USB Blaster - ALTERA CPLD/FPGA Download Cable
Internal Reference:
KIT.FPGA.USB.BLASTER
The USB Blaster is a download cable designed for programming and configuring Altera CPLD and FPGA devices. Here are the technical specifications for the USB Blaster:
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Supported Devices: Altera CPLD and FPGA devices
- Operating Voltage: 1.5V to 5.5V
- JTAG Voltage: 1.5V to 5.5V
- Cable Length: Approximately 6 feet
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
- Compatible Software: Quartus Prime Programmer
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, and macOS
Please let me know if you need more information or if there is anything specific you would like to know about the USB Blaster.
Features:
- USB Interface: It connects to your computer via a USB port, allowing for easy and fast data transfer.
- Compatibility: It is compatible with ALTERA CPLD and FPGA devices, making it suitable for programming and debugging these devices.
- High-Speed Data Transfer: The USB Blaster cable supports high-speed data transfer, enabling quick programming and configuration of CPLD and FPGA devices.
- JTAG Support: It supports Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) programming and debugging, providing a reliable method for configuring and testing CPLD and FPGA devices.
- Compact Design: The USB Blaster cable has a compact and lightweight design, making it portable and easy to use in various settings.
- LED Indicators: Some models of the USB Blaster cable come with LED indicators to show the status of data transfer and device programming.
- Versatile Use: It can be used for a variety of applications, including prototyping, testing, and development of digital circuits using ALTERA CPLD and FPGA devices.
To use the USB Blaster - ALTERA CPLD/FPGA Download Cable, you will typically follow these steps:
- Connect the USB Blaster cable to your computer's USB port.
- Connect the other end of the cable to the JTAG header on your ALTERA CPLD/FPGA development board.
- Install the necessary drivers for the USB Blaster cable on your computer. These drivers can usually be found on the manufacturer's website.
- Install the programming software provided by ALTERA for programming the CPLD/FPGA device.
- Open the programming software and select the appropriate device and programming file.
- Configure the programming settings as needed (such as programming mode, clock speed, etc.).
- Initiate the programming process to download the configuration file to the CPLD/FPGA device.
Please refer to the specific documentation provided by ALTERA for detailed instructions on using the USB Blaster cable with your CPLD/FPGA development board.
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