Altera ALTASMI_PARALLEL Megafunction User Guide

The ALTASMI_PARALLEL megafunction provides access to erasable programmable configurable serial (EPCS) devices through parallel data input and output ports. It implements a basic active serial memory interface (ASMI) and supports various tasks.


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Brand
Altera
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
26
File format
PDF
File size
395 KB
Published
09 August, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The ALTASMI_PARALLEL megafunction provides access to erasable programmable configurable serial (EPCS) devices through parallel data input and output ports. It allows users to perform active serial (AS) configuration on supported Altera devices, acting as the master while the EPCS device acts as the slave.

The megafunction supports various operations including specifying the EPCS device type, reading silicon and memory capacity IDs, protecting sectors, reading and writing data, and erasing memory. It is supported in Arria GX, Cyclone series, HardCopy III, and Stratix IT devices and onwards.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • General Description
  • Device Family Support
  • Megafunction Operations
  • Timing Requirements
  • Read Memory Capacity ID
  • Read Silicon ID
  • Read Data from EPCS
  • Write Data to EPCS
  • Erase Memory

Specifications

Maximum read clock frequency20 MHz
Maximum fast read clock frequency25 MHz
Supported EPCS devicesEPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, EPCS128

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the ALTASMI_PARALLEL megafunction?

It provides access to erasable programmable configurable serial (EPCS) devices through parallel data input and output ports.

Can the ALTASMI_PARALLEL megafunction be verified through simulation?

No, you cannot verify the functionality of this megafunction through simulation.

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