5.31 Device Programming

Once you have completed your design, and you are satisfied with the back-annotated timing simulation, create your programming file. Depending upon your device family, you need to generate a Fuse, Bitstream or STAPL programming file.

IGLOO, ProASIC3, SmartFusion, and Fusion devices use the FlashPoint program file generator to create a programming file. The FlashPoint interface enables the advanced security features in all three device families.

Table 5-70. Programmer, Antifuse Programming File, and, Flash Programming File

Programmer

Antifuse Programming File

Flash Programming File

FlashPro4/3/3x

N/A

*.stp

Silicon Sculptor I

*.afm (Non-Axcelerator families)

*.bit

Silicon Sculptor II

*.afm

*.bit *.stp (Windows only)