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LowLevelGuy
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2 years ago
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SDM based encryption?

For the Stratix 10, I see there is an encryption feature where the SDM decrypts the bitstream. Is there any possibility of using the SDM to support an encrypted FSBL? I’m basically interested in encry...
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    FakhrulA_altera
    2 years ago

    Hi LowLevelGuy,

    Apologies for the delay. I was consulting with the internal team to get clarification on this matter.

    When we enabling bitstream encryption on HPS FSBL (included the hex file in the PFG tool), FSBL will be encrypted as well.

    Sorry for the confusion.

    Thank you for your patience.

    Regards,

    Fakhrul

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LowLevelGuy
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2 years ago

Sorry, I'm really having trouble accepting this answer and meant to reply earlier... Are you suggesting that the FSBL is not part of the bitstream? This seems highly counterintuitive given the way the Quartus tooling is used...