Nios® V Processor Software Developer Handbook

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Date 5/26/2023
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5.2.3. Generic Device Models

The HAL provides generic device models for classes of peripherals found in embedded systems, such as timers, Ethernet MAC/PHY chips, and I/O peripherals that transmit character data. The generic device models are at the core of the HAL’s power. The generic device models allow you to write programs using a consistent API, regardless of the underlying hardware.