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MGhad3
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6 years ago

Can I program Cyclone V devices without having a license? We have the programming file .sof. we don't want to compile.

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MGhad3
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6 years ago

Hi @Anand​

Thanks for your response.

Does it allow programming SOF files containing NIOS processor? after programming do I have to keep the USB blaster plugged in? or it can be removed ? I noticed in Web edition you have to have the usb blaster plugged in.

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    AnandRaj_S_Intel
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    6 years ago

    Hi @MGhad3​ ,

    Yes, you can program SOF files containing NIOS processor.

    1.If you have time-limited sof file,We have to keep the USB blaster plugged in.

    2.Or If sof file is generated using licensed quartus tool it's not necessary.

    Regards

    Anand