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14 years ago

Need a help: genetic algorithm (GA) in a cyclone

Hello everyone. I'm beginner at the fpga development and sorry for my trite questions.

I have a big interest in the implementing GA in a fpga (it might be cyclone 2 or cyclone 3). Currently, I'm reading about configuration and i've found out that i have to work with an SRAM Object File (.sof) or a Programmer Object File (.pof).

question#1: where can i find the structure these files (some guide about these files)? Cause i have to manipulate the LUT and it's interconnection.

I'm going to use a JTAG configuration.

question#2: is it need to use another configuration files like a Jam File (.jam) or a Jam Byte Code File (.jbc) for configuration?

question#3: If anybody knows more simple way for manipulate the LUT and it's interconnection, please let me know.

Beforehand, many thanks to everyone for paying attention to my topic.

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    14 years ago

    Yes. I hope it will work out. One of main task do it in automatic mode (in a loop) for searching a best solution. loop must be like this (start: Genetic Algorithm => .blif format = > T-VPACK(converting) => vqm format=> Quartus (compiling) => sof => fpga configuration => hardware testing => to start or solution is found )

    Is it possible? (or i'm stupid pupil :) )
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    14 years ago

    I feel I'm getting involved in hard work :) it would be software hardware solution.

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    13 years ago

    Hello

    I am working with my Master Thesis and I have the same problem. I lost 2 months trying to find information about the sof file. I was wondering if you found a solution to migrate from vpr to quartus.

    Thank you

    Agiakatsikas Dimitrios