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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...
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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.