Solution ID: 1430
Last Modified: Jun 14, 2007
Product Category: Design Software
Product Area: Other (Design Software)
Product Sub-area: Other (Design SW)
Software: MAX+PLUS II PC,Quartus II PC

Title

How can I convert my memory initialization file (.mif) to a .hex file format?

Description

You can convert your Memory Initialization File (*.mif) to Hexadecimal (Intel-Format) File (*.hex) format using the procedures below.  Refer to the Related Solution below to perform the procedure with a Tcl script.

In the Quartus® II software, perform the following steps:

1. Open the *.mif file in the Quartus II software
2. From the File menu, choose Save as
3. In the Save as Type list, choose Hexadecimal (Intel-Format) File (*.hex)
4. Click Save.

In the legacy MAX+PLUS® II software, perform the following steps:

1. Create a new project in MAX+PLUS II software (graphical or text design file .tdf).
2. Add a library of parameterized modules (LPM ) memory module to include your .mif file.
3. Compile the design for an SRAM-based device.
4. Open the Simulator from the MAX+PLUS II menu
5. Select Initialize Memory from the Initialize menu.
6. Click Import File and select the *.mif file.
7. Click Export File and select .hex file extension.

Related Solutions

• How can I batch convert MIF files to HEX files?

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