3.2.2 Programming the PolarFire Device using FlashPro Express
This section describes how to program the PolarFire Video kit with the .job file using
FlashPro Express. The .job file mpf_an4576_v2024p2_jb to test on PolarFire
Video kit is provided here: AN4576
To program the PolarFire device, perform the following steps:
- On the host PC, start the FlashPro Express software from its installation directory.
- To create a new job project on the Project menu, click New or New Job Project from FlashPro Express Job.
- In the New Job Project from FlashPro Express Job dialog box, perform the following steps:
- Programming job file : Click
Browse, navigate to the location of the job file, and then
select the file. The default location is
<$designfiles download directory>\mpf_an4576_v2024p2_df\VKPFC1DPTX\designer\VIDEO_KIT_TOP\export\dp_tx_demo.job. - FlashPro Express job project location: Click Browse, and navigate to the location where you want to save the project.
- Programming job file : Click
Browse, navigate to the location of the job file, and then
select the file. The default location is
- Click OK. The required programming file is selected and ready to be programmed in the device. The FlashPro Express window appears.
- Verify that a programmer number appears in the Programmer box. If it does not, confirm the board connections, and then click Refresh/Rescan Programmers.
- To program the device, click RUN. When the device is programmed successfully, RUN PASSED status appears.
- To close FlashPro Express, click Project Exit.
The PolarFire device and SPI Flash are programmed.
Power cycle the board using the SW4 switch. After power cycling, the full HD DisplayPort monitor displays the camera feed from the camera.