Incorrect Programming File Compatibility for EPCS and EPCQ to EPCQA Devices in AN 822: Intel Configuration Device Migration Guideline

Issue 522006, 522405 : Chapter Software Migration Guidelines, section Programming File Compatibility, version 2018.01.11

The compatibility information in “Table 3: Programming File Compatibility for EPCS and EPCQ to EPCQA Devices” was preliminary and incorrect.

Tthe following table shows the updated Programming File Compatibility for EPCS and EPCQ to EPCQA devices:

Notes:

Note 1 : This table assumes other compatibility considerations are satisfied

Note 2 : This table assumes the programming files do not contain any ASMI Parallel IP or Serial Flash Loader IP

Note 3 : In .rpd file, the binary data is the same between EPCS128 and EPCQ128A.  But due to different sector size, a proper erasing procedure is required when programming each device.

Note 4 : Due to different sector size, the .jam/.jbc file is different between EPCS and EPCQ.

Note 5 : Quartus II version 15.1 or later, automatic mode turns on this option automatically 

Note 6 : Other than Quartus II version 13.0 to 15.0, automatic mode turns on this option automatically

Note 7 :  EPCQ programming files are not compatible with EPCQ-A in AS x1 or AS x4 modes

Note 8 : Only supported for svf files generated for EPCS devices that program an EPCQ-A, but not the other way around