Altera Remote Update IP Core - Manual

Altera Remote Update IP Core User Guide
2015.04.07
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The Altera Remote Update IP core implements a remote system update using dedicated remote system
upgrade circuitry available in supported devices.
Remote system update helps you deliver feature enhancements and bug fixes without recalling your
product, and reduces time-to-market and extends product life. The Altera Remote Update IP core
downloads a new configuration image from a remote location, stores the image in a configuration device,
and upgrades the configuration circuitry to start a reconfiguration cycle.
The dedicated circuitry performs error detection during and after the configuration process. When the
dedicated circuitry detects errors, the circuitry facilitates system recovery by reverting back to a safe,
default factory configuration image and then provides error status information.
The following figure shows a functional diagram for a typical remote system update process.
Figure 1: Typical Remote System Update Process
Device Control
Module
Development
Location
Device Configuration
Network
Data
Data
Data
Configuration
devices
(Serial flash)
Note: Altera recommends you to use 20–MHz f
MAX
for all devices.
Related Information
• Configuration Center
• ALTREMOTE_UPDATE Knowledge Base
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