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16 years ago

What frequency do you run Nios at?

I'm using the Nios-II processor on several projects using the Cyclone III FPGA (slowest speed grade). I generally run at a frequency of 100MHz and have been able to do this with some mild effort. ...
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16 years ago

Hello,

After compilation, you can go to the report of TimeQuest Timing Analyzer, under slow and fast model you have an estimation of the maximum frequency you can use.

Anyway, you can try to increase the frequency and Quartus will tell you when setup or hold timing are violated.

Jérôme