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5.4.2.1. Serial Configuration Devices
Number | Done? | Checklist Item |
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1 | If you want to use the AS configuration mode with large device densities, confirm there is a configuration device available that is large enough for your target FPGA density. |
Quad SPI flash devices are used as serial configuration devices in the AS configuration scheme.
Serial configuration devices can be programmed using a Intel® FPGA Download Cable II with the Quartus® Prime software through the active serial interface.
Alternatively, you can use supported third-party programmers such as BPM Microsystems and System General.
Serial configuration devices do not directly support the JTAG interface; however, you can program the device with JTAG download cables using the Agilex™ 5 FPGA as a bridge between the JTAG interface and the configuration device, allowing both devices to use the same JTAG interface.
Programming the Quad SPI flash device from JTAG using the Agilex™ 5 FPGA as a bridge is slower than using the standard AS interface.