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MCoop7
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6 years ago

I have a ep3c55 with a M25P20 configurator. What version if any can I use thats free to program the M25P20 with a hex file?

Quartus Lite 18.1 I downloaded and its still asking for a license?
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ShafiqY_Intel
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6 years ago

Hi MCoop7,

M25p20 device do not in any version of Quartus.

Another alternative I can recommend, you can use "Generic Flash Programmer" in Quartus 18.1.1std /19.1pro version and above.

"Generic Flash Programmer" enable user to define any 3rd party QPSI flash device in Quartus.

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    MCoop7
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    6 years ago

    I assume both of these require a license and isn't free?

    Generic Flash Programmer" in Quartus 18.1.1std /19.1pro version and above.

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      ShafiqY_Intel
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      6 years ago

      Yes, both of these require license.

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    MCoop7
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    6 years ago

    ​I downloaded 18.1 Prime Standard Edition I found a license I can use from our design group. I opened up the convert programming file window like above but I dont see the NEW Button I must be missing something still checking for updates.

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      ShafiqY_Intel
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      6 years ago

      Hi MCoop7,

      "Generic Flash Programmer" only available on 18.1.1 and above.

      Please update your Quartus to 18.1.1.

      Below are the step to update the Quartus to 18.1.1:

      1. Go to link http://fpgasoftware.intel.com/18.1/?edition=standard
      2. Select the "Updates" option
      3. Follow the "Download and install instructions."

      Thanks.

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      ShafiqY_Intel
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      6 years ago

      In addtion, to check your current Quartus version:

      1. Open your Quartus
      2. Go to Help > About Quartus Prime.
      3. You can see whether your current Quartus is 18.1.0 or 18.1.1

      Thanks

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    MCoop7
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    6 years ago

    ​I think I have the m25p20 entered correctly? I am surprised the software filled in the Initialization/program/erase/verify flow charts without any input on my behalf. My question though is I see some commands that dont match the m25p20 datasheet and a couple for which i have no clue where or what they are? see below. VCR Command 0x81? EVCR Command 0x61? These are not even in the Command set for m25p20?