13.31.18.6.4 Programming the Security Bit

Two device programmers, Silicon Sculptor and Flash Pro, are available for ProASIC and ProASIC^PLUS devices. If the programming file contains the security key, by default the Silicon Sculptor and Flash Pro programming software automatically enables the "secure" option and programs the security key. You can turn this off, should you decide not to program using the security key.

Please refer to the AC185: Implementation of Security in Microchip's ProASIC and ProASIC^PLUS Flash-Based FPGAs for more details.