Arria® 10 Core Fabric and General Purpose I/Os Handbook

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Date 7/08/2024
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7.2.2.3.2. Using Multiple Configuration Data

To configure multiple Arria® 10 devices in a chain using multiple configuration data, connect the devices to the external host as shown in the following figure.

Note: By default, the nCEO pin is disabled in the Quartus® Prime software. For the multi-device configuration chain, you must enable the nCEO pin in the Quartus® Prime software. Otherwise, device configuration could fail.
Figure 142. Multiple Device PS Configuration when Both Devices Receive Different Sets of Configuration Data


After a device completes configuration, its nCEO pin is released low to activate the nCE pin of the next device in the chain. Configuration automatically begins for the second device in one clock cycle.