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Matthias0
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3 years ago

How to configure Nios 2/e with Avalon ST interface?

In one of the webinars, i was told that i can configure the Nios 2 with an Avalon ST interface. But when i configure the Nios 2 softcore in the Platform Designer, i cant see an option...
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sstrell
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3 years ago

The training is saying that PD supports streaming interfaces. Not all IP support streaming, though. Nios uses memory-mapped interfaces. You can add components to essentially convert between the two standards, like a FIFO, where you can have memory-mapped on one side and streaming on the other.