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meenalkb
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3 years ago
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HAL API for the Generic Serial Flash Interface FPGA IP, 'altera_safeclib'

In the user guide for the Generic Serial Flash Interface (GSFI) it says "altera_safeclib" must be enabled in the BSP editor to use the HAL API for this device.

With a Quartus 21.1 install and the accompanying NIOS II Software Build Tools for Eclipse I've searched through the BSP Editor UI and can't this setting at all. Also, when I generate the Eclipse BSP from my sopcinfo file, there are no HAL driver files generated for the GSFI.

Does anyone know how I can enable HAL support for this IP?

  • hareesh's avatar
    hareesh
    3 years ago

    Hi Meenalkb,

    To enable the Generic Serial Flash Interface (GSFI) use the HAL API and follow the below steps in Eclipse.

    1. BSP Editor->Nios II
    2. file paths of .sopcinfo and .bsp (new or old) in the open BSP window and click on open.
    3. A platform design window will be open in which you select the BSP software packages option. In that, just enable the altera_safeclib option.
    4. Select Generate BSP.

    once the BSP generation is completed. Check in the drivers->inc and drivers->src folders. for

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683419/22-1-20-1-1/nios-ii-hal-driver.html

    • intel_generic_serial_flash_interface_top.h
    • intel_generic_serial_flash_interface_top.c



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  • hareesh's avatar
    hareesh
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    3 years ago

    Hi Meenalkb,

    To enable the Generic Serial Flash Interface (GSFI) use the HAL API and follow the below steps in Eclipse.

    1. BSP Editor->Nios II
    2. file paths of .sopcinfo and .bsp (new or old) in the open BSP window and click on open.
    3. A platform design window will be open in which you select the BSP software packages option. In that, just enable the altera_safeclib option.
    4. Select Generate BSP.

    once the BSP generation is completed. Check in the drivers->inc and drivers->src folders. for

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683419/22-1-20-1-1/nios-ii-hal-driver.html

    • intel_generic_serial_flash_interface_top.h
    • intel_generic_serial_flash_interface_top.c



    • meenalkb's avatar
      meenalkb
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      3 years ago

      As you can see, I don't see the altera_safeclib option under Software Packages. What now?

    • meenalkb's avatar
      meenalkb
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      3 years ago

      I did include a screenshot - perhaps you can't see it. I've attached one now.

      • hareesh's avatar
        hareesh
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        3 years ago

        gsfi ip need enable setting then regenerate sopcinfo then should see altera_safeclib

  • meenalkb's avatar
    meenalkb
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    3 years ago

    Hmm tried that.

    That makes no difference whatsoever.

      • hareesh's avatar
        hareesh
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        3 years ago

        also tested in Quartus 21.1. That option is available in Quartus 21.1. I think the problem is in software only. It's better to re-install or update the software.

  • hareesh's avatar
    hareesh
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    3 years ago

    hi

    please share BSP editor version details, platform design screen shot and I am sharing the screen shot of that.

    • meenalkb's avatar
      meenalkb
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      3 years ago

      It was the same problem as what I described (community.intel.com/t5/Nios-II-Embedded-Design-Suite/HAL-API-for-the-Generic-Serial-Flash-Interface-FPGA-IP-altera/m-p/1393376#M51250). Can we arrange a call to discuss?

      • HAlex's avatar
        HAlex
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        3 years ago

        Hello

        Any updates with this issue?

        I also have exactly the same problem.

        Is it maybe because I am using Quartus Prime 21.1.0 Standard (and not a PRO) edition?

        Thank you

        Alex

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      hareesh
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      3 years ago

      hi meenalkb

      GSFI HAL API is only available in Pro. we are requested to Planner for this.

      thanks,

      hareesh

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    meenalkb
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    3 years ago

    Could you please close this ticket now. Thanks