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achandel
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5 years ago

Unable to detect intel readback/writeback IP in quartus IP catalog

Hi,

I am new to the Quartus world, and have been stuck on an issue.

I am trying to open the intel readback/writeback IP (interl_wrbk_wrbk) in Quartus GUI.

From one of the docs, I understood that any IP will be visible in quartus "IP catalog" if my project directory or IP global search directory has either the *.ip file, or *_hw.tcl file along with all the necessary rtl files.

I currently have intel_rdbk_wrbk_hw.tcl file (to generate the IP) and all the relevant rtl files mentioned in this tcl file.

Now, when I open Quartus in this directory, I cannot see this IP in IP catalog.

After this, I updated the Global IP search directory to include the directory from where I copied the *_hw.tcl file, but again, there was nothing.

The aim is to generate the simulation files once I can see the IP in the Quartus GUI, in order to test and debug the logic I wrote to drive this IP (Using Avalon MM-slave interface).

Any pointers on this will be appreciated.

Please let me know if any other information on this is required.

Thanks

3 Replies

  • sstrell's avatar
    sstrell
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    Can you link to the document you're talking about? I've never heard of this IP. If it's an "off-the-shelf" IP included with Quartus, it would be in the IP Catalog already.

    • achandel's avatar
      achandel
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      Hi @sstrell,

      This IP is specifically for the Altera FPGA board, provided by intel. It is not specific to Quartus. It is normally driven by a master (like Avalon MM) for readback/writeback purposes from the hardware.

      Unfortunately, I am not sure If I'm allowed to share the document publicly.

  • KhaiChein_Y_Intel's avatar
    KhaiChein_Y_Intel
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    Hi,


    Could you share a design and steps to reproduce the error?


    Thanks

    Best regards,

    KhaiY