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Altera_Forum
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15 years ago

Pof 2 Sof

Hello all,

I was wondering if there exist a tool to convert from POF to SOF. The POF was compiled for an EPC1PC8 device to configure an EPF10K50EFC256 device.

I would like to retrieve the SOF file from POF if possible, because then I can convert it to JAM in order to configure the FPGA using boundary scan what would ease the test solution I'm working on. Or if possible a POF to JAM/SVF converter?

An other possibility is to know the SOF format or structure and to retrieve the data from the POF file and copy & merged it into the SOF file. Then I need details how the POF and SOF files are structured.

Anyone an idea?

regards,

Francis

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  • Altera_Forum's avatar
    Altera_Forum
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    15 years ago

    Hello,

    is there any solution for your question? I have the same problem, I need to convert a pof file to jam.

    Thanks for your help!
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    Altera_Forum
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    15 years ago

    Hello,

    No I did not received any answer on this.

    It would speed up the test time of the board.

    The solution I now use is still to manually put the EPC device in the socket and then startup the board.

    The only way to convert is to start from a .SOF file. Then it is possible to convert to any format you want.

    Sorry.

    regards,
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    15 years ago

    Jam creation is possible, I received following solution from the support:

    Yes you can convert a .pof to a .jam as follows :

    1. Open Quartus II Programmer

    2. Click on "Add File" and select your .pof.

    3. Check the Program/Configure box

    4. Go to File ->. Create JAM, JBC, SVF or ISC File...

    5. Create your JAM file.

    regards,

    Thomas

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    Altera_Forum
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    15 years ago

    Hello,

    I tried right away and the sequence is correct. It's working.

    I overlooked that possibility. I was always looking at File => Convert programming files... .

    Thanks for the support!

    regards,

    Francis
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    12 years ago

    Hello all,

    I have some similar kind of problem and i need only .sof file and not the .jam or .svf files

    is there any solution to this?

    its like getting back to the original question.... how to convert from .pof to .sof?
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    12 years ago

    This question confuses me a bit, why can't you just recompile the design for the other device? Or even for the wrong device, as it would give you a .sof file.