Partial Reconfiguration (PR) allows a defined region of an FPGA to be reconfigured at runtime while the remainder of the device continues to operate without interruption. This capability enables designs that can switch between multiple functional "personas", reduce active power by powering down unused hardware, and adapt to changing protocol or algorithm requirements in deployed systems.
This course provides a rigorous, end-to-end treatment of the Altera PR design methodology using Quartus Prime Pro Edition. Topics span the complete development workflow: PR region definition and LogicLock constraints, base and persona compilation, partial bitstream generation, PR Controller IP integration, simulation and timing closure, in-system debugging with SignalTap II, and Configuration via Protocol (CvP) for PCIe attached devices.