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16 years ago

I2C interface on Linux (with MMU)

I have a few questions about I2C interfaces on Nios II on Linux with MMU. I found this thread http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18441 (though forum search for "i2c" or "I2C" doe...
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16 years ago

I need the I2C to talk to an RTC chip, an M41T0.

I assume that means the I2C on the FPGA is the master, and the RTC is the slave.

I have no idea if the Microtronix design has advantages over the OpenCores design. It is what the hardware guys put in the design.