4 Appendix 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 available at the following design files folder location: mpf_an4623_v2022p3_df\Programming_Job

To program the device using FlashPro Express, perform the following steps:

  1. Connect the jumpers and set up the PolarFire Evaluation Kit Board as described in steps 1 to 5 of Run PROGRAM Action.
  2. On the host PC, start the FlashPro Express software from
 <$Installation Directory>\Microchip\Designer\binfp.
  3. To create a new job project, on the Project menu, select New or select New Job Project from FlashPro Express Job, as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 4-1. FlashPro Express Job Project
  4. Enter the following in the New Job Project from FlashPro Express Job dialog box:
    • Programming job file: Click Browse, and navigate to the location where the job file is located and select the file. The default location is: mpf_an4623_v2022p3_df\Programming_Job
    • FlashPro Express job project location: Click Browse and navigate to the location where you want to save the project.
      Figure 4-2. New Job Project from FlashPro Express Job
  5. Click OK. The required programming file is selected and ready to be programmed in the device.
  6. The FlashPro Express window appears. Confirm that a programmer number appears in the Programmer field. If it does not, confirm the board connections and click Refresh/Rescan Programmers.
  7. Click RUN. When the device is programmed successfully, a RUN PASSED status is displayed. See Running the Demo.
  8. Close FlashPro Express, or in the Project tab, click Exit.