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9 years ago

Serial Flash Loader : Can't recognize silicon ID

Hi folks,

I stumbled upon an issue for which I need some answers.

I am trying to create a .jic file from a .sof for a 5CGXFC7C6F23I. However, in the Quartus "Convert Programming File" tool, I can only choose "5CGXFC7C6" as the device under "Flash Loader", which gives this:

http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13303&stc=1

Then, when I try to program the device, I get: 

Info (209060): Started Programmer operation at Wed Mar 01 16:10:43 2017
Info (209016): Configuring device index 1
Info (209017): Device 1 contains JTAG ID code 0x02B030DD
Info (209007): Configuration succeeded -- 1 device(s) configured
Error (209025): Can't recognize silicon ID for device 1. A device's silicon ID is different from its JTAG ID. Verify that all cables are securely connected, select a different device, or check the power on the target system. Make sure the device pins are connected and configured correctly.
Error (209012): Operation failed
Info (209061): Ended Programmer operation at Wed Mar 01 16:10:46 2017

Would any of you have an idea what's going on?

Thanks!

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    9 years ago

    The naming of the device in the convert files dialog is fine.

    As for using the .jic file, have you first programmed the FPGA with a design that includes the serial flash loader or attached the .jic in the Programmer to a .sof with the SFL design? You can't use a .jic without first putting a design on the FPGA that acts as the go-between JTAG and the configuration device.
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    9 years ago

    According to the screenshot file (don't know why it has to be renamed to *.png to open it), the programmer configuration is correct. "Can't recognize silicon ID for device 1" would refer to a hardware problem of the flash connection in this case. Has the hardware been verified?

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    9 years ago

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    According to the screenshot file (don't know why it has to be renamed to *.png to open it), the programmer configuration is correct. "Can't recognize silicon ID for device 1" would refer to a hardware problem of the flash connection in this case. Has the hardware been verified?

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    Thank you for the information. It indeed seems the flash memory it at cause.