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17 years ago

Using Megawizard functions vs. instantiating in SOPC Builder

This is a general question:, I was wondering what the differences between using the MegaWizard Plug-in Manager and SOPC builder are. For example, both tools are able to instantiate a FIFO. So far, my...
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17 years ago

I typically use SOPC builder as a sub-component within my design and I always only use it with the NIOS processor. For me, SOPC builder holds no value except for NIOS. As Brad says, if you've got a component that needs to integrate with something in your SOPC system, then use the SOPC version of that component rather than the megacore. Obviously this is typically driven by needing to connect it to NIOS for me.

Jake