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15 years ago

Downloading Code in an EPCS16 using byte blaster

Hi,

I'm trying do download my design in the epcs16 using the byte blaster. I've compile my design and the software. I've a .sof and .elf file.

I'm using Quartus web edition 10.1.

I've try to convert my .sof to .pof using file converter but it didn't work!

I've configure quartus to AS configuration under device-> Device and pin options -> configurations.

I thought, the tool will generated automatically an .pof file. but i didin't!:eek:

In the open programmer windows selecting the serial programming just allow u to choose a .pof file.

My JTAG interface isn't connect. That why i've to use the active serial configuration.

i'm missing some clear intruction about how to download my configuration(and/or .elf code ). Do i need to merged them first? :(

can i configure quartus to let it generated and .pof file directly?

i guess there somewhere i clear tutorial or seams to solve my problem.

can't someone help me:confused:

thx

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    14 years ago

    As far as I remember, a *.pof file will be generated automatically, if "use configuration device" is checked. I don't know, if the behaviour has been changed with Quartus V10.

    You didn't tell, which problem you actually observe. It's also unclear, what's the role of the mentioned *.elf file. If you have a SOPC design involving a soft processor, then the respective tools should be used to integrate the image. But I won't expect a SOPC design without JTAG interface, because you're missing any debugging capability.
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    14 years ago

    Hi FvM,

    The "use configuration device" is checked, but the tool generate a .sof file.

    I can understand why?

    If it'sn't possible to get an sof file directly can i convert my sof file. I've try to do it. but it didn't work. is this due to the fact that i'm using a quartus web edition?

    Is there ana tutorial for dawnloding files in a EPCS devices?

    Thanks
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    14 years ago

    I created a new design with Quartus V10.1 web edition for test, and it's in fact generating a *.pof file along with the *.sof data.

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    14 years ago

    are you using any IP without a full license (in OpenCore Plus mode)? if so, that's the reason you can't generate a .pof and have a time limited .sof file

    you may find a .jic file to be an easier method of programming an EPCS
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    14 years ago

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    you may find a .jic file to be an easier method of programming an EPCS

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    Programming itself isn't easier, but you get rid of the additional AS programming interface, just use standard JTAG connector.