Article ID: 000074538 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 02/12/2023

Can I use an EPCQ256 or EPCQ512 configuration device to configure a Cyclone® IV FPGA in Active Serial mode?

Environment

  • Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition
  • Intel® Stand-Alone Programmer 10.23 (For Legacy Max+Plus® II Software)
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    Description

    Yes, EPCQ256 and EPCQ512 configuration devices are supported to store configuration images for Cyclone® IV devices. These can be used in Active Serial x 1 programming mode.

     

    Resolution

    For more information on how to migrate from an EPCS to an EPCQ device, refer to AN727: EPCS to EPCQ Migration Guideline.

    Also, refer to this related article: Can I use the EPCQ256 configuration device for remote system upgrade (RSU) with Arria® II, Stratix® IV, Cyclone® IV FPGA, and older devices?

    Related articles

     Can I use the EPCQ256 configuration device for remote system upgrade (RSU) with Arria® II, Stratix® IV, Cyclone® IV FPGA, and older devices?

    Related Products

    This article applies to 3 products

    Intel® FPGA Configuration Devices
    Cyclone® IV FPGAs
    Intel® FPGA Configuration Device EPCQ

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