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20 years agoNios Development board - Clock
Hi,
I know that this website is more software, but if someone can help, it is much appreciated. I posted these 2 messages on google fpga group as well. Thanks. *******************************Message 1************************* Dear, I have a question regarding the "SMA connector J4" available on the Nios Development board, Stratix Edition. Can we use it only for a generic input signal? If yes, how can I set an input in the bdf file to read its value, I mean what is the pin name? I have an idea how to get the clock so this is not an issue. Thanks in advance, John. *******************************Message 2************************* Hi again, After extensive reading and searching in documentation and board schematic. I found the place of R15 and R13. It looks like these 2 resistors play the role of the controller of the multiplexer which choose between the Y2 oscillator and the SMA connector. The question is: Does anyone know how to do the change asked in the note below? This note is copied from the "Nios Development Board Reference Manual, Stratix Edition" Note to Figure 1-21: (1) An external clock can be enabled by stuffing location R15 with a 49.9 ohm 0603 resistor and stuffing location R13 with a 330 ohm 0603 resistor. Thanks in advance, John