3.1.2 Programming the PolarFire Device Using FlashPro Express

To program the PolarFire device, perform the following steps:

  1. On the host PC, start the FlashPro Express software from its installation directory.
  2. To create a new job project, navigate to the Project menu and click New or New Job Project from FlashPro Express Job.
  3. In the New Job Project from FlashPro Express Job dialog box, perform the following steps:
    1. Programming job file: Click Browse and navigate to the location of the job file, and then select the file. The default location is mpf_an4576_v2024p2_df\designer\top\export.
    2. FlashPro Express job project location: Click Browse, and navigate to the location where you want to save the project.
  4. Click OK. The required programming file is selected and ready to be programmed in the device. The FlashPro Express window appears.
  5. Verify that a programmer number appears in the Programmer box. If it does not, verify the board connections, and then click Refresh/Rescan Programmers.
  6. To program the device, click RUN. When the device is programmed successfully, a RUN PASSED status appears.
  7. 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.