
Figure 1.
Example of a Nios II Processor System
Nios II
Processor Core
SDRAM
Controller
On-Chip ROM
Tristate bridge to
off-chip memory
Syst
em In
ter
connec
t F
abric
JTAG
Debug Module
SDRAM
Memory
Flash
Memory
SRAM
Memory
UART
Timer1
Timer2
LCD Display Driver
General-Purpose I/O
Ethernet Interface
CompactFlash
Interface
LCD
Screen
Ethernet
MAC/PHY
Compact
Flash
Buttons,
LEDs, etc.
TXD
RXD
JTAG connection
to software debugger
Clock
Reset
Data
Inst.
If the prototype system adequately meets design requirements using an Intel-
provided reference design, you can copy the reference design and use it without
modification in the final hardware platform. Otherwise, you can customize the Nios II
processor system until it meets cost or performance requirements.
Related Information
All Development Kits - Intel FPGA webpage
1.3. Customizing Nios II Processor Designs
In practice, most FPGA designs implement some extra logic in addition to the
processor system. Intel FPGAs provide flexibility to add features and enhance
performance of the Nios II processor system. You can also eliminate unnecessary
processor features and peripherals to fit the design in a smaller, lower-cost device.
1. Introduction
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Nios II Processor Reference Guide
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