Can I use virtual pins with SignalTap?

[PapaPerc]

Hello all. I’m implementing a simple 5x5 8bit matrix multiplier using VHDL. I’m using DE10-lite as my FPGA and since it doesn’t have enough pins to support 3 200 bit busses, I used virtual pin assignments. I’m using SignalTap to verify my design, and I’m wondering if I can use SignalTap to assert the input data. I’ve included a screenshot of the setup tab in SignalTap. Thank you!

[sstrell]

Signal Tap does not assert anything.  It is for monitoring only.  If you want to assert signal levels during runtime (like having switches to control internal signals), use In-System Sources & Probes.

[hareesh]

Hi PapaPerc,

Through the signal tap doesn't possible to assert that input data. go through the bellow video you will get virtual pins selecting and monitoring the signals.

link:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/programmable/fpga-virtual-pin-assignments-video.html?wapkw=virtual%20pins

Thanks,

[sstrell]

Virtual pins don't let you assert signal values as OP is asking about.  They're just placeholders for I/O.