Nios II Classic Software Developer’s Handbook

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Date 5/14/2015
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8.3.2.1.2. Using an External Interrupt Controller

The Nios II EIC port allows you to connect a customizable external interrupt controller component. An EIC can be vectored. An example is the Intel FPGA VIC.

For more information about the VIC, refer to the "Vectored Interrupt Controller Core" chapter in the Embedded Peripherals IP User Guide.