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SparkyNZ
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5 years ago
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Is it possible to use Virtual JTAG and SignalTap at the same time?

I've added VJTAG to my project so I can send commands to my FPGA from the command line using a TCL script - commands such as "write to address x with value y" or "get value from address x". This is...
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    5 years ago

    @SyafieqS I would say "no", it is not possible. I managed to get around this by:

    1) using quartus_stp.exe/TCL scripts to pre-load test parameters

    2) stop quartus_stp.exe

    3) connecting SignalTap

    4) execute test by pressing a button

    5) viewing SignalTap output upon triggering

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SyafieqS
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5 years ago

Paul,


May I know if there is any update?


I would say it is not possible since both are On-Chip Debugging Tool and circumstance use is different from one to another



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5 years ago

@SyafieqS I would say "no", it is not possible. I managed to get around this by:

1) using quartus_stp.exe/TCL scripts to pre-load test parameters

2) stop quartus_stp.exe

3) connecting SignalTap

4) execute test by pressing a button

5) viewing SignalTap output upon triggering