Specifications

Page 12 Steps for Implementing a Secure Configuration Flow
Using the Design Security Features in Altera FPGAs June 2012 Altera Corporation
1 While the on-screen keypad is being used, any attempt to use the keyboard to enter
the keys generates a pop-up notification and the key press is ignored. Alternatively,
you can enter the encryption key from the keyboard (Figure 10).
a. Read the design security feature disclaimer. If you agree to and acknowledge
the design security feature disclaimer, turn on the acknowledgement box
(Figure 11).
b. Click OK.
8. In the Convert Programming Files dialog box, click OK. The <filename>.ekp and
encrypted configuration file are generated in the same project directory.
Figure 10. Keyboard
Enter the
encryption key from
the keyboard
Figure 11. Example of User Interface