4.2.1 Programming the Device Using FlashPro Express

This section describes how to program the PolarFire device with the .job file using FlashPro Express. The .job file is downloaded using the following link:

www.microchip.com/en-us/application-notes/AN5488

To program the PolarFire device with the .job file, follow these steps:

1. On the host PC, start the FlashPro Express software from its installation directory.
2. To create a new job project, select New or New Job Project from FlashPro Express Job from Project menu.
3. Enter the following details in the New Job Project from FlashPro Express Job dialog box:
   • Programming the job file: Click Browse and navigate to the location where the .job file is located and select the file. The default location is: <$Download_Directory>\mpf_an5488_v2024p1_df\Programming_job
   • FlashPro Express job project location: Select Browse and navigate to the location where you want to save the project.
4. Click OK. The required programming .job file is selected and ready to be programmed in the device.
5. Confirm that a programmer number appears in the Programmer field. If it does not, confirm the board connections and click Refresh/Rescan Programmers.
6. Click RUN to program the device. When the device is programmed successfully, a RUN PASSED status is displayed. See Running the Demo.