How to generate an example design for Intel Arria 10 external memory interfaces using EMIF IP? (intel External Memory Interfaces Arria 10 FPGA IP Design Example User Guide)

Answer

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Mar 07, 2025 - 03:11 AM

To generate an example design for the Intel Arria 10 external memory interfaces using the EMIF IP, follow these steps:

1. Launch the Intel Quartus Prime software and select File ➤ New Project Wizard. Click Next.
2. Specify a directory and name for the project that you want to create. Click Next.
3. Verify that Empty Project is selected. Click Next two times.
4. Under the Name filter, type the device part number.
5. Under Available devices, select the appropriate device.
6. Click Finish.

7. In the IP Catalog window, select Intel Arria 10 External Memory Interfaces.
8. In the IP Parameter Editor, provide an entity name for the EMIF IP and specify a directory. Click Create.
9. Configure the parameters in the parameter editor tabs to reflect your EMIF implementation. Ensure that the speed grade, memory clock frequency, and PLL reference clock frequency are entered correctly.
10. On the Example Designs tab, select the desired example design from the Select design pulldown. The available choice is currently EMIF Example Design.
11. Click Generate Example Design in the upper-right corner of the window.
12. Specify a directory for the EMIF design example and click OK.

Successful generation of the EMIF design example will create the necessary files for synthesis or simulation, depending on your selection. The generated design example will consist of the EMIF IP and a driver that generates random traffic to validate the memory interface.

For more detailed information on configuring the EMIF IP and generating example designs, refer to the "External Memory Interfaces Intel Arria 10 FPGA IP Design Example User Guide" provided by Intel.