Article ID: 000098317 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 04/18/2024

Can I reprogram the volatile key after the key of Volatile Key with Tamper Protection Bit Set security mode is erased in Stratix® V/Arria® V/Cyclone® V devices?

Environment

BUILT IN - ARTICLE INTRO SECOND COMPONENT

Critical Issue

Description

No. You cannot program any key if the Tamper Protection Bit is set.

Resolution

Ensure the required external battery VCCBAT is provided all the time if you use the Volatile Key with Tamper Protection Bit Set security mode.

This information is updated in the Stratix® V Device Handbook: Volume 1: Device Interfaces and Integration, Arria® V Device Handbook: Volume 1: Device Interfaces and Integration, and Cyclone® V Device Handbook: Volume 1: Device Interfaces and Integration to clarify.

Related Products

This article applies to 3 products

Arria® V FPGAs and SoC FPGAs
Cyclone® V FPGAs and SoC FPGAs
Stratix® V FPGAs