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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 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