Qsys System Design Tutorial

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Date 5/04/2015
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1. Qsys System Design Tutorial
1. Qsys System Design Tutorial x
1.1. Software and Hardware Requirements 1.2. Download and Install the Tutorial Design Files 1.3. Open the Tutorial Project 1.4. Creating Qsys Systems 1.5. Assemble a Hierarchical System 1.6. Viewing the Memory Tester System in Qsys 1.7. Compiling and Downloading Software to a Development Board 1.8. Debugging Your Design 1.9. Verifying Hardware in System Console 1.10. Simulating Custom Components 1.11. View a Diagram of the Completed System
1.4. Creating Qsys Systems x
1.4.1. Create a Data Pattern Generator Qsys System 1.4.2. Create a Data Pattern Checker Qsys System
1.4.1. Create a Data Pattern Generator Qsys System x
1.4.1.1. Create a New Qsys System and Set up the Clock Source 1.4.1.2. Add a Pipeline Bridge 1.4.1.3. Add a Custom Pattern Generator 1.4.1.4. Add a PRBS Pattern Generator 1.4.1.5. Add a Two-to-One Streaming Multiplexer 1.4.1.6. Verify the Memory Address Map 1.4.1.7. Connect the Reset Signals 1.4.1.8. Save the System
1.4.2. Create a Data Pattern Checker Qsys System x
1.4.2.1. Create a New Qsys System and Set Up the Clock Soource 1.4.2.2. Add a Pipeline Bridge 1.4.2.3. Add a Custom Pattern Checker 1.4.2.4. Add the PRBS Pattern Checker 1.4.2.5. Add a One-to-Two Streaming Demultiplexer 1.4.2.6. Verify the Memory Address Map 1.4.2.7. Connect the Reset Signals 1.4.2.8. Save the System
1.5. Assemble a Hierarchical System x
1.5.1. Create the Hierarchical Memory Tester System 1.5.2. Complete the Top-Level System
1.5.1. Create the Hierarchical Memory Tester System x
1.5.1.1. Add the Pattern Generator 1.5.1.2. Add the Pattern Checker 1.5.1.3. Add Memory Master Components 1.5.1.4. Connect the Reset Signals 1.5.1.5. Verify the Memory Address Map 1.5.1.6. Save the System
1.5.1.3. Add Memory Master Components x
1.5.1.3.1. Add a Pattern Writer Component 1.5.1.3.2. Add a Pattern Reader Component 1.5.1.3.3. Add a RAM Test Controller
1.9. Verifying Hardware in System Console x
1.9.1. Open the Tutorial Project 1.9.2. Add the JTAG-to-Avalon Master Bridge 1.9.3. Debug with System Console
1.10. Simulating Custom Components x
1.10.1. Generate a Testbench System in Qsys 1.10.2. Run Simulation In the ModelSim-Altera Software
1.10.1. Generate a Testbench System in Qsys x
1.10.1.1. Create a New Qsys System for the Design Under Test 1.10.1.2. Export Design Under Test 1.10.1.3. Generate a Testbench System 1.10.1.4. Generate Testbench System's Simulation Models
1.10.2. Run Simulation In the ModelSim-Altera Software x
1.10.2.1. Set Up the Simulation Environment 1.10.2.2. Run the Simulation
1. Qsys System Design Tutorial

1.3. Open the Tutorial Project

The design files for the Qsys tutorial provide the custom IP design blocks that you need, and a partially completed Quartus II project and Qsys system.

The following design requirements are included in the Qsys tutorial design files:

  • Quartus II project I/O pin assignments and Synopsys Design Constraint (.sdc) timing assignments for each supported development board.
  • Parameterized Nios II processor core and software to communicate with the host PC that controls the memory test system that you develop.
  • Parameterized DDR SDRAM controller to use the memory on the development board.

To open the tutorial project:

  1. Open the Quartus II software.
  2. To open the Quartus II Project File (.qpf) for your board, click File > Open Project.
  3. Browse to the tt_qsys_design\quartus_ii_projects_for_boards\<development_board>\ directory.
  4. Select the relevant board-specific .qpf file, and then click Open.
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