Arrow MAX 10 DECA FPGA Evaluation Kit User Manual

About this manual

This document is Lab 7 of the MAX 10 DECA Workshop Manual, focusing on interacting with the DECA platform using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi-Fi. It describes the system architecture involving the TI CC3100 Wi-Fi processor and the CC2650 BLE chip on a Dallas Logic cape. Users learn to configure the board as a wireless access point and pair it with mobile devices to view sensor data.

What's inside

• System Overview and Architecture
• Wi-Fi Subsystem
• Bluetooth Subsystem
• Attach the BLE/Wi-Fi cape
• Open the Quartus II Project
• Download the hardware configuration file
• Download the software executable
• Interact with the DECA board over Wi-Fi
• Interact with the DECA board over Bluetooth LE

Frequently asked questions

What is the DECA board used for?

It is used to interact with via BLE and Wi-Fi using a smartphone.

What processor runs the software on the DECA?

The Nios II soft core processor runs the software code.

What is the maximum SSID length for the Wi-Fi access point?

Up to 32 characters long.

What is the RSSI value when the Bluetooth device is very close to the DECA?

The RSSI value approaches about -30.