Parallel Flash Loader Megafunction User Guide (PDF) - Altera

Using the PFL Megafunction Page 21
Using the PFL Megafunction
This section describes how to use the PFL megafunction. Figure 17 shows the process
for using the PFL megafunction, using MAX II as an example.
Figure 17. Process for Using the PFL Megafunction
Create new FPGA
designs
Create a new MAX II design,
instantiate the PFL Megafunction in
the MAX II design, and create
Pin Assignments
Compile
and obtain
MAX II
.pof
Compile and
obtain the
FPGA
.sof(s)
Add the .sof(s) for conversion to .pof
Add the MAX II .pof to the
Quartus II Programmer
Convert to
.pof for the
Targeted
Flash
Add the flash .pof in the
Quartus II Programmer
Create the optional Jam
programming file
Program the MAX II and Flash Devices
MAX II configures the FPGA with the
configuration data from the Flash Device
The following sections describe these procedures:
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Instantiating the PFL Megafunction
Constraining PFL Timing
Simulating PFL Design
Programming Altera CPLDs and Flash Memory Devices
Defining New CFI Flash Device
Programming Multiple Flash Memory Devices
Creating Jam Files for Altera CPLDs and Flash Memory Device Programming
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For more information about using the FPGA-based PFL megafunction to program a
flash memory device, refer to AN478: Using FPGA-Based Parallel Flash Loader with the
Quartus II Software.
Parallel Flash Loader Megafunction User Guide
May 2013
Altera Corporation