Cyclone-IV FPGA as level translator ?

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Dear Sir, 

 I want to connect a flash(VIO=1.8V) to a Processor(VIO=3.3V) via cyclone -IV FPGA. Please find the attached connection diagram.  By connecting VCCIO of bank-x to 3.3V & VCCIO of bank-y to 1.8V power supply in FPGA, will i get voltage translator functionality ?   Please confirm.  Thanks & Regards, Thulasi

[Altera_Forum]

This will work. However, you should be aware that there will be some considerable tpd from the input to output (check with timing analysis), i.e. it will be slower than a dedicated level shifter. But for slow buses this approach will work. 

 Regards,  Thomas

[Altera_Forum]

I agree with Thomas, It will work for moderately slow buses but unless you already have the FPGA in the system for other purposes, it's overkill for this functionality.