2.8 Run PROGRAM Action

After generating the bitstream, the PolarFire device must be programmed with the system services design.

To program the PolarFire device, perform the following steps:

  1. Ensure that the following jumper settings are set on the evaluation board.

    Table 2-1. Jumper Settings for PolarFire Device Programming—Evaluation Kit
    JumperDescription
    J18, J19, J20, J21, and J22Close pin 2 and 3 for programming the PolarFire FPGA through FTDI
    J28Close pin 1 and 2 for programming through the on-boardFlashPro5
    J4Close pin 1 and 2 for manual power switching using SW3
    J12Close pin 3 and 4 for 2.5 V
  2. Connect the power supply cable to the connector J9 on Evaluation board.
  3. Connect the USB cable from the host PC to the J5 on Evaluation board (FTDI port).
  4. Power on the board using the slide switch SW3 on Evaluation board.
The following figure shows the board setup of evaluation kit.
Figure 2-9. Board Setup—Evaluation Kit

The device is successfully programmed and the onboard LEDs 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 glow. A green tick mark appears next to Run PROGRAM Action.