Reading FPGA internal memory data

Jul 14, 2008 2 Replies
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I have some IP output data written in an Altera FPGA memory inside the FPGA.



I have two questions here


1) How can I read the FPGA memory data.Can I use USB blaster cable for this?


2) Can I somehow dump the memory data into a file for comparison with a golden result generated?



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Yes, you can examine FPGA memory with the Quartus tools if you compile that option into the design. CHeck the doco... I can't remember what they call it...

Can't recall if Quartus will allow that, but I'd imagine it would!?!

Regards,

Mark McDougall, Engineer Virtual Logic Pty Ltd, 21-25 King St, Rockdale, 2216 Ph: +612-9599-3255 Fax: +612-9599-3266
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OK, I had a quick peek...

"In System Memory Content Editor"

Yes, you can import/export memory data to/from a file.

Regards,

Mark McDougall, Engineer Virtual Logic Pty Ltd, 21-25 King St, Rockdale, 2216 Ph: +612-9599-3255 Fax: +612-9599-3266
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