Using FPGA-Based Parallel Flash Loader
PFL: parallel flash loader
AP: active parallel
SOF: SRAM object file
POF: Programmer object file
parallel flash具有更高的带宽与更大的容量,但是没有JTAG接口,所以不能直接由JTAG编程
FPGA-based PFL是FPGA内部的一个IP,用来对JTAG与parallel flash做桥接,使用户可以通过JTAG接口将bitstream写到flash中
This scheme is the fastest method to configure Arria 10 devices
reference file: Configuration, Design Security, and Remote System Upgrades in Arria 10 Devices