HAL API for the Generic Serial Flash Interface FPGA IP, 'altera_safeclib'

[meenalkb]

In the user guide for the Generic Serial Flash Interface (GSFI) it says "altera_safeclib" must be enabled in the BSP editor to use the HAL API for this device.

With a Quartus 21.1 install and the accompanying NIOS II Software Build Tools for Eclipse I've searched through the BSP Editor UI and can't this setting at all. Also, when I generate the Eclipse BSP from my sopcinfo file, there are no HAL driver files generated for the GSFI.

Does anyone know how I can enable HAL support for this IP?

[hareesh · Accepted solution]

Hi Meenalkb,

To enable the Generic Serial Flash Interface (GSFI) use the HAL API and follow the below steps in Eclipse.

1. BSP Editor->Nios II
2. file paths of .sopcinfo and .bsp (new or old) in the open BSP window and click on open.
3. A platform design window will be open in which you select the BSP software packages option. In that, just enable the altera_safeclib option.
4. Select Generate BSP.

once the BSP generation is completed. Check in the drivers->inc and drivers->src folders. for

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683419/22-1-20-1-1/nios-ii-hal-driver.html

• intel_generic_serial_flash_interface_top.h
• intel_generic_serial_flash_interface_top.c

[meenalkb]

As you can see, I don't see the altera_safeclib option under Software Packages. What now? 

[hareesh]

can you share screen shot of that ?

[meenalkb]

I did include a screenshot - perhaps you can't see it. I've attached one now.

[hareesh]

gsfi ip need enable setting then regenerate sopcinfo then should see altera_safeclib

[meenalkb]

Hmm tried that.

That makes no difference whatsoever.

[hareesh]

which version are you using?

[meenalkb]

Quartus 21.1.

[hareesh]

also tested in Quartus 21.1. That option is available in Quartus 21.1. I think the problem is in software only. It's better to re-install or update the software.

[hareesh]

can you pls share your platform_design

[meenalkb]

Hi @hareesh ,

I've attached the .qsys and the .sopcinfo. 

I don't know if this is relevant but the IP cores were originally from a Quartus Prime 18.1 design and have been upgraded by the tool to 21.1.

Thanks.

[hareesh]

Hi, MEENAL BURROWS,

We have tried reproduce the issue with your shared files but we couldn't reproduce it. There no issue in our environment. Attaching a snapshot of project where you can see the option is available in our environment.  we require remote access of your machine to debug this issue further

Thanks & regards,

Hareesh B

[meenalkb]

Thank you for checking this on your setup Hareesh.

Can we arrange a session to debug this issue on my machine?

[meenalkb]

@hareesh 
Are there special licensing requirements for the Generic Serial Flash Interface IP? I have tried this on a different machine with no luck.

I really only want the source files for information purposes. Would you be able to zip and send these to me via email?

[hareesh]

Hi meenalkb

you can find IP license details in IP user guide. please find a attachment for project source files.

[hareesh]

Hi meenalkb,

Since I had provided you the solution and did not received any feedback from you, I shall set this case to close pending. If you still need further assistance, you are welcome reopen this case within 20days or open a new case, some one will be right with you.

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Hareesh B.

[meenalkb]

Hi Hareesh,

Thank you for sharing the source files, that's very helpful.

However, it would really help me to understand why my Quartus 21.1 install is behaving as it is. I requested a remote session in a previous ticket and I'd be happy to go ahead with this if you can arrange it.

Thanks

Meenal

[hareesh]

hi

can you please check on another machine. 

[meenalkb]

Hi Hareesh

Yes, I did check on a colleague's machine and had the same problem.

[hareesh]

did you checked with i shared files?