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Luckyguide's avatar
Luckyguide
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9 months ago

Cyclone IV

Dear all,

I am new to FPGA development, so please excuse me if I am asking an obvious question. I would like to start with a DE0-NANO, from what I've seen there were some problems around 2022 where windows 11 did not support the cyclone IV devices. I have tried looking around and have found some posts that stated this is still unresolved while others have reported some work-arounds. But I haven't found a concrete answer that said this issue had 100% been resolved by new Quartus prime lite versions. My question, is if the DE0-NANO is compatible with the latest version for Quartus prime lite in combination with Windows 11. I wouldn't like to order an expensive development board for it to be incompatible.

I appreciate your response and time!

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  • BXia's avatar
    BXia
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    9 months ago

    Hi @Luckyguide ,

    The latest version for Quartus prime lite v23.1.1 is supported by Windows 11, you can see it here https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/programmable/support-resources/design-software/os-support.html#tab-blade-1-2.

    And Quartus prime lite v23.1.1 supports Cyclone IV FPGA of DE0-Nano board, you can see and download it here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/software-kit/825278/intel-quartus-prime-lite-edition-design-software-version-23-1-1-for-windows.html

    They are compatible.

  • Luckyguide's avatar
    Luckyguide
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    9 months ago

    Thank you for your responses.

    I have 1 further question however, I have decided to go with the DE10-Lite as it is a bit more advanced. But when i try add the DE10-Lite board in Quartus Prime Lite 23.1, it only has the 10M50DAF484C6GES FPGA. While the DE10-Lite board i use has a 10M50DAF484C7G FPGA. Does this pose any problems?

  • RichardT_altera's avatar
    RichardT_altera
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    9 months ago

    It is recommended to select the device for your project based on the FPGA devices on the board.

    You can go to Assignments > Device, and change to the 10M50DAF484C7G device.


    Regards,

    Richard Tan


  • Luckyguide's avatar
    Luckyguide
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    9 months ago

    Yes, I agree, but perhaps I stated my question incorrectly.

    I have the 10M50DAF484C7G selected as my device but when I try to add a board as seen in the image below. Then the only possible DE10-Lite board is equipped with the 10M50DAF484C6GES FPGA. I also can't add another board as the link in the image when not being able to find the board doesn't work.

    Do you recommend me not choosing a board and only selecting the 10M50DAF484C7G as a device without selecting a board?

  • RichardT_altera's avatar
    RichardT_altera
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    9 months ago

    I would avoid opening a new project using the board template. Those device part name is likely outdated years ago.

    Just create a new project with your FPGA device selected.


    FYI, Quartus Lite/Standard is in maintenance mode, meaning there will be no future support or feature enhancements. Issues will only be addressed if there is a critical error with no available workaround.


    Regards,

    Richard Tan


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    RichardT_altera
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    9 months ago

    I'm pleased to know that your question has been addressed.


    Now, I will transitioning this thread to community support. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Please login to https://supporttickets.intel.com/s/?language=en_US , view details of the desire request, and post a feed/response within the next 15 days to allow me to continue to support you. After 15 days, this thread will be transitioned to community support.

    The community users will be able to help you on your follow-up questions.


    Thank you and have a great day!


    Best Regards,

    Richard Tan