Everyone knows that Altera’s FPGA can be configured using the EPCS flash memory configuration chip, and there are two methods to program the EPCS chip. One method is to directly program the POF file through the AS port, which requires a separate 10-pin socket in the circuit design. The other method is to use the … Read more
1. For Altera FPGA, when using Nios II, there are four types of files that need to be downloaded: .sof file, .pof file, .jic file, and .elf file. 2. The .sof file and .pof file are usually referred to as FPGA “hardware” or “firmware” files, generated by design compilation in Quartus II. The source file … Read more
In the book ‘The Legend of Tong Lin’, Tong Lin practiced the basics of ‘circling a big tree and untying a rope’ before mastering skills like ‘ghostly shadows following’ and ‘willow leaf soft palm’. In my opinion, to become a competent FPGA designer, one must master five essential skills: simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, debugging, and … Read more
SOPC Operation Steps: 1. Create a new project folder, ensuring that the name and path do not contain Chinese characters, for example, T3. 2. Copy the tcl resource files from the development board into T3. 3. Launch the Quartus II software. 4. Start the New Project Wizard, navigate to T3, and click the Finish button. … Read more