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How to Store User Data to NOR Flash Memory using Xilinx ISE Impact?

I'm working with Spartan-6 FPGA and Winbond25Q64FV flash memory. I want to store some data(e.g. .txt file or mem file ...) onto the flash memory using Xilinx ISE Impact. Can anyone help me with that?

Solution

  • Problem solved. I'm Sharing my solution here in case it helps others and saves time.

    To start, create a .mem file. The beginning of this file indicates the start address (started with @), followed by data entries positioned from that address onward. Each cell's content, in hexadecimal form should be separated by a space.

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    After that, follow the process of creating a PROM file in Xilinx ISE Impact.

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    Based on your flash memory follow these phases:

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    Following that, you'll be prompted to browse for the .mcs and .mem files. Upon selection, the .mem file will be linked to the .mcs main configuration file.