Changes between Version 50 and Version 51 of OFDMReferenceDesign

Timestamp:

Aug 19, 2008, 11:13:12 PM (16 years ago)

Author:

murphpo

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OFDMReferenceDesign

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 == Running the Reference Design ==
 
+If you want to test the design as-is, use the file '/implementation/download.bit' from the ZIP file.
+
 Configure both WARP nodes using the refence design bitstream. New WARP kits include the bitstream in position 1 of the bunlded CompactFlash card (position 0 is a simplier demo which does not require a PC). You can also download the bitstream directly via iMPACT using the FPGA board's built-in USB JTAG programming circuit.
 
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 This design integrates the various hardware, PHY and MAC cores and code we have built. The individual cores and source files are also available in the [source:/ WARP repository].
 
-If you want to test the design as-is, use the file '/implementation/download.bit' from the ZIP file.
+== Modifying the Reference Design ==
+In order to modify the XPS project provided below, you will need to re-build the hardware project on your PC. Unfortunately, this is required even if you don't make any changes (XPS is not very good about creating portable projects). After re-building the hardware, you can iterate on software changes quickly.
 
-If you want to make changes and update the bitstream, you will probably need to update the linker script. In XPS, choose Software->Generate Linker Script. Make sure your script settings match those shown below. '''It is critical that no code sections be assigned to the memory block ''xps_bram_if_cntlr_2''.'''
+After building the project locally, you will need to generate a linker script for each software project you wish to use. In XPS, choose Software->Generate Linker Script. Make sure your script settings match those shown below. '''It is critical that no code sections be assigned to the memory block ''xps_bram_if_cntlr_2''.'''
 
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