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  16 [> migScope
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  19 migScope is a small logic analyzer to be embedded in an FPGA.
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  21 While free vendor toolchains are generally used by beginners or for prototyping
  22 (situations   where   having a logic  analyser  in  the design is generally very
  23 helpful) free  toolchains are  always  provided  without  the proprietary logic
  24 analyzer solution... :(
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  26 Based on   Migen,   migScope   aims  to  provide a free, portable and flexible
  27 alternative to vendor's solutions!
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  29 [> Specification:
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  31 migScope provides Migen cores to be embedded in the design and Python drivers to
  32 control the logic  analyzer  from the Host. migScope automatically interconnects
  33 all cores  tothe CSR bus. When using Python on the Host, no needs to worry about
  34 cores register mapping, importing migScope project gives you direct access to
  35 all the cores!
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  37 migScope        produces.vcd output files to be  analyzed  in your favorite waveform
  38 viewer.
  39
  40 [> Status:
  41 Complete flow tested on board with a classic Term. RangeDetector, EdgeDetector
  42 still not tested.
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  44 [> Examples:
  45 test_MigIo : Led & Switch Test controlled by Python Host.
  46 test_MigLa : Logic Analyzer controlled by Python Host.
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  48 [> Contact
  49 E-mail: florent@enjoy-digital.fr