Intel® FPGA Download Cable User
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Contents
1. Introduction to Intel® FPGA Download Cable.................................................................. 3
1.1. Intel FPGA Download Cable Revision........................................................................ 3
1.2. Supported Devices and Host Systems.......................................................................3
2. Specifications for Intel FPGA Download Cable................................................................ 4
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
Block Diagram and Dimension................................................................................. 4
Cable-to-Board Connection..................................................................................... 4
Pin Description...................................................................................................... 5
Operating Conditions..............................................................................................6
Power Requirements.............................................................................................. 7
RoHS Compliance.................................................................................................. 8
3. Using the Intel FPGA Download Cable.............................................................................9
3.1. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable Driver on Windows.......................................9
3.2. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable Driver on Linux............................................9
3.2.1. Installing on Red Hat Enterprise 4 or Earlier Versions.................................... 10
3.2.2. Installing on Red Hat Enterprise 5 and 6..................................................... 10
3.3. Setting up the Intel FPGA Download Cable Hardware in the Intel Quartus Prime
Software.......................................................................................................... 10
3.4. Connecting the Intel FPGA Download Cable to the Board........................................... 11
A. Additional Information................................................................................................. 13
A.1. Windows Troubleshooting Procedure for Intel FPGA Download Cable........................... 13
A.1.1. Jtagconfig version setting (Intel Quartus Prime software root directory
setting) ................................................................................................. 13
A.1.2. Jtagserver Setting..................................................................................14
A.1.3. Install/Reinstall the Intel FPGA Download Cable driver ................................. 14
A.2. Troubleshooting Procedure for Error when scanning hardware - No Devices................. 15
B. Revision History............................................................................................................16
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1. Introduction to Intel® FPGA Download Cable
The Intel® FPGA Download Cable interfaces a USB port on a host computer to an FPGA
mounted on a printed circuit board. The cable sends configuration data from the host
computer to a standard 10-pin header connected to the FPGA. You can use the Intel
FPGA Download Cable to iteratively download configuration data to a system during
prototyping or to program data into the system during production.
1.1. Intel FPGA Download Cable Revision
Table 1.
Intel FPGA Download Cable Revision
Revision
Indicator
Description
RoHS Compliant
Rev. A
Ribbon cable. No revision
marking on the casing.
10-pin female connector that is connected to the
Intel FPGA Download Cable through a ribbon
cable.
No
Rev. B
"Rev. B" on the casing.
10-pin female connector that is connected to the
Intel FPGA Download Cable through a flexible PCB
cable.
No
Rev. C
"Rev. C" on the casing.
10-pin female connector that is connected to the
Intel FPGA Download Cable through a flexible PCB
cable.
Yes
1.2. Supported Devices and Host Systems
You can use the Intel FPGA Download Cable with supported Intel FPGAs, serial
configuration devices, and host systems.
Table 2.
Supported Devices and Host Systems
FPGA
Stratix®
series
Arria® series
Cyclone® series
MAX® series
Serial Configuration Device
Host System
EPCS devices
EPCQ devices
EPCQ-L devices
Windows
Linux
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specifications in accordance with Intel's standard warranty, but reserves the right to make changes to any
products and services at any time without notice. Intel assumes no responsibility or liability arising out of the
application or use of any information, product, or service described herein except as expressly agreed to in
writing by Intel. Intel customers are advised to obtain the latest version of device specifications before relying
on any published information and before placing orders for products or services.
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2. Specifications for Intel FPGA Download Cable
The Intel FPGA Download Cable has a universal USB connector that plugs into the PC
USB port, and a female connector that plugs into a male header on the device board.
This section shows the hardware components, their dimensions, and lists the pins,
operating conditions and power requirements.
2.1. Block Diagram and Dimension
Figure 1.
Block Diagram of the Intel FPGA Download Cable
USBVCC
VCC
USB
Receptacle
USB Interface
Chip
EPM7064AETC44
Voltag e Translator
Circuitry
10-P in
Female Plug
I/O
I/Os
I/O
I/O
I/Os
VCC (TRGT)
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
Pin 1
Figure 2.
Dimension of the Intel FPGA Download Cable
0.5 (1)
7.5 (1)
2.5
1.0
(1) Applies to Rev. B and Rev. C.
2.0
All Dimensions are in inches.
2.2. Cable-to-Board Connection
TheIntel FPGA Download Cable has a 10-pin female connector, which plugs into a 10pin male header on the device board. The male header consists of two rows of five
pins, which are connected to the programming or configuration pins of the device.
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Corporation or its subsidiaries. Intel warrants performance of its FPGA and semiconductor products to current
specifications in accordance with Intel's standard warranty, but reserves the right to make changes to any
products and services at any time without notice. Intel assumes no responsibility or liability arising out of the
application or use of any information, product, or service described herein except as expressly agreed to in
writing by Intel. Intel customers are advised to obtain the latest version of device specifications before relying
on any published information and before placing orders for products or services.
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A 10-pin surface mount header can be used for the JTAG, AS, or PS download cable.
However, Intel recommends using a through-hole connector because of the repeated
insertion and removal force needed.
Figure 3.
Connectors and Dimensions
10-pin Male Header
(Device Board)
10-pin Female Connector
0.425 Typ.
Top View
Side View
0.100
10
8
6
4
2
9
7
5
3
1
0.023 Sq .
0.100
0.235
0.250 Typ.
0.100 Sq.
0.025 Sq.
0.700 Typ.
Spacing between pin centers is 0.1 inches.
Dimensions are in inches
2.3. Pin Description
The following table lists the pins of the Intel FPGA Download Cable female plug and
describes their functions in the JTAG, active serial and passive serial modes.
Table 3.
Signal Names of the Intel FPGA Download Cable Female Plug
Pin
AS Mode
PS Mode
JTAG Mode
Signal Name
Description
Signal Name
Description
Signal Name
Description
1
DCLK
Clock signal.
DCLK
Clock signal.
TCK
Clock signal.
2
GND
Signal ground.
GND
Signal ground.
GND
Signal ground.
3
CONF_DONE
Configuration
done.
CONF_DONE
Configuration
done.
TDO
Data from
device.
4
VCC(TRGT)
Target power
supplied by the
device board.
VCC(TRGT)
Target power
supplied by the
device board.
VCC(TRGT)
Target power
supplied by the
device board.
5
nCONFIG
Configuration
control.
nCONFIG
Configuration
control.
TMS
JTAG state
machine control.
6
nCE
Cyclone chip
enable.
—
—
—
—
7
DATAOUT
Active serial data
out.
nSTATUS
Configuration
status.
—
—
8
nCS
Serial
configuration
device chip
select.
—
—
—
—
9
ASDI
Active serial data
in.
DATA0
Data to device.
TDI
Data to device.
10
GND
Signal ground.
GND
Signal ground.
GND
Signal ground.
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2.4. Operating Conditions
Use the provided maximum ratings, recommended operating conditions and DC
operating conditions to ensure the correct usage of the Intel FPGA Download Cable.
Table 4.
Symbol
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Max
Unit
VCC(TRGT)
Target supply voltage
With respect to ground
–0.3
5.5
V
VCC(USB)
USB supply voltage
With respect to ground
–0.5
6.0
V
Input current
TDO or dataout
–10.0
10.0
mA
–20.0
20.0
mA
–50.0
50.0
mA
II
Io
Table 5.
Output current for Rev. A
or Rev. B cable
Output current for Rev. C
cable
TCK, TMS, TDI, nCS, nCE
Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Max
Unit
VCC(TRGT)
Target supply voltage, 5.0V operation
—
4.75
5.25
V
Target supply voltage, 3.3V operation
—
3.0
3.6
V
Target supply voltage, 2.5V operation
—
2.375
2.625
V
Target supply voltage, 1.8V operation
—
1.71
1.89
V
Target supply voltage, 1.5V operation
—
1.43
1.57
V
Table 6.
Symbol
DC Operating Conditions for Intel FPGA Download Cable Rev. A and B
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Max
Unit
VIH
High-level input
voltage
—
VCC(TRGT) – 0.2
—
V
VIL
Low-level input
voltage
—
—
0.15
V
VOH
5.0-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 4.5 V, IOH = 1 mA
4.4
—
V
3.3-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 3.0 V, IOH = 1 mA
2.9
—
V
2.5-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 2.375 V, IOH = 1 mA
2.275
—
V
1.8-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 1.71 V, IOH = 1 mA
1.61
—
V
1.5-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 1.43 V, IOH = 1 mA
1.33
—
V
5.0-V low-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 5.5 V, IOL = 1 mA
—
0.125
V
VOL
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Symbol
ICC(TRGT)
Table 7.
Symbol
VIH
VIL
VOH
VOL
ICC(TRGT)
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Max
Unit
3.3-V low-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 3.6 V, IOL = 1 mA
—
0.125
V
2.5-V low-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 2.625 V, IOL = 1 mA
—
0.125
V
1.8-V low-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 1.89 V, IOL = 1 mA
—
0.125
V
1.5-V low-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 1.57 V, IOL = 1 mA
—
0.125
V
Operating current
(No Load)
Typical ICC(TRGT) = 16 uA
—
100
µA
Min
Max
Unit
2.0
—
V
VCC(TRGT)
—
V
DC Operating Conditions for Intel FPGA Download Cable Rev. C
Parameter
Conditions
High-level input
voltage
VCC(TRGT) >= 2.0 V
Low-level input
voltage
VCC(TRGT) >= 2.0 V
—
0.8
V
VCC(TRGT) < 2.0 V
—
0
V
VCC(TRGT) < 2.0 V
5.0-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 4.5 V, IOH = -10 mA
3.8
—
V
3.3-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 3.0 V, IOH = -8 mA
2.3
—
V
2.5-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 2.375 V, IOH = -6 mA
1.8
—
V
1.8-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 1.71 V, IOH = -4 mA
1.2
—
V
5.0-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 5.5 V, IOL = 10 mA
—
0.8
V
3.3-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 3.6 V, IOL = 8 mA
—
0.7
V
2.5-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 2.625 V, IOL = 6 mA
—
0.6
V
1.8-V high-level
output voltage
VCC(TRGT) = 1.89 V, IOL = 4 mA
—
0.5
V
Operating current
(No Load)
Typical ICC(TRGT) = 16 uA
—
100
µA
2.5. Power Requirements
The Intel FPGA Download Cable VCC(TRGT) pin must be connected to a specific voltage
for the device being programmed. Connect pull-up resistors to the same power supply
as the Intel FPGA Download Cable VCC(TRGT).
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Table 8.
VCC(TRGT) Power Requirements
Device Family
Voltage Required
Stratix V, Stratix IV, and Stratix III
As specified by VCCPGM or VCCPD.
Stratix II, Stratix II GX, and Stratix GX
As specified by VCCSEL.
Arria 10
As specified by VCCPGM or VCCIO.
Arria V
As specified by VCCPD.
Arria II GX
As specified by VCCPD or VCCIO of Bank 8C
Arria GX
As specified by VCCSEL.
Cyclone V
As specified by VCCPGM or VCCPD.
Cyclone IV
As specified by VCCA or VCCIO.
Cyclone III
As specified by VCCA or VCCIO.
Max 10
As specified by VCCIO.
FPGAs
Configuration Devices
EPCS
3.3 V
EPCQ
3.3 V
EPCQ-L
1.8 V
2.6. RoHS Compliance
Table 9.
Hazardous Substances and Concentration
A value of 0 indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials in the
parts is below the relevant threshold as specified by the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.
Part Name
Lead (Pb)
Cadmium
(Cd)
Hexavalent
Chromium
(Cr6+)
Electronic components
0
0
0
0
0
0
Populated circuit
board
0
0
0
0
0
0
Manufacturing process
0
0
0
0
0
0
Packing
0
0
0
0
0
0
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ed Biphenyls
ed Diphenyl
(PBB)
Ethers (PBB)
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3. Using the Intel FPGA Download Cable
To start using the Intel FPGA Download Cable, you must install the drivers on your
system and set up the hardware in the Intel Quartus® Prime software. Intel
recommends that you use the latest version of the Intel Quartus Prime software.
To program or configure the device, connect the host system to the device board using
the Intel FPGA Download Cable and initiate the programming or configuration using
the Intel Quartus Prime Programmer. You can also use the cable with the Intel Quartus
Prime Signal Tap Logic Analyzer for logic analysis.
3.1. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable Driver on Windows
1.
Locate the Intel FPGA Download Cable driver in \\drivers\usb-blaster.
If the driver is not in your directory, download the driver from www.altera.com/
support/software/drivers.
2.
Connect the Intel FPGA Download Cable to your PC.
3.
Open Device Manager. In the Other devices tab, select and right click USBBlaster. Then, click Update Driver Software.
4.
Click Browse. Browse to \\drivers
\usb-blaster and click Next.
The Windows security warning is displayed.
5.
Click Install to begin installing the driver.
6.
Click Finish when the driver is installed.
7. Restart your system.
Related Information
Cable and Adapter Drivers Information
3.2. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable Driver on Linux
The Intel Quartus Prime software uses the USB drivers (usbfs) provided by Red Hat
Linux to access the Intel FPGA Download Cable. You need system administration (root)
privileges to configure the drivers. You must also change the permission on the ports
before using the Intel FPGA Download Cable to program devices.
Related Information
Cable and Adapter Drivers Information
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products and services at any time without notice. Intel assumes no responsibility or liability arising out of the
application or use of any information, product, or service described herein except as expressly agreed to in
writing by Intel. Intel customers are advised to obtain the latest version of device specifications before relying
on any published information and before placing orders for products or services.
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3.2.1. Installing on Red Hat Enterprise 4 or Earlier Versions
1.
Add the following lines to the /etc/hotplug/usb.usermap file:
#
#Intel FPGA Download Cable
#
usbblaster 0x03 0x09fb 0x6001 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
usbblaster 0x03 0x09fb 0x6002 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
usbblaster 0x03 0x09fb 0x6003 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
2.
Create a file named /etc/hotplug/usb/usbblaster and write:
#!/bin/sh
#Intel FPGA Download Cable hotplug script
# Allow any user to access the cable
chmod 666 $DEVICE
3. Make the file executable.
Now you can set up the programming hardware in the Intel Quartus Prime software.
3.2.2. Installing on Red Hat Enterprise 5 and 6
1. Create a file named /etc/udev/rules.d/51-usbblaster.rules
2.
In the file, add the following lines, depending on the type of download cable.
Ensure that all the code is in one line.
—
Intel FPGA Download Cable:
BUS=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="09fb", SYSFS{idProduct}=="6001",
MODE="0666"
BUS=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="09fb", SYSFS{idProduct}=="6002",
MODE="0666"
BUS=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="09fb", SYSFS{idProduct}=="6003",
MODE="0666"
—
Intel FPGA Download Cable II:
BUS=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="09fb", SYSFS{idProduct}=="6010",
MODE="0666"
BUS=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="09fb", SYSFS{idProduct}=="6810",
MODE="0666"
Now you can set up the programming hardware in the Intel Quartus Prime software.
3.3. Setting up the Intel FPGA Download Cable Hardware in the
Intel Quartus Prime Software
1. Launch the Intel Quartus Prime software.
2. Click Tools > Programmer.
3.
Click Hardware Setup.
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Figure 4.
Hardware Setup Dialog Box
The Hardware Settings tab of the Hardware Setup dialog box is displayed.
4. From the Currently selected hardware drop-down list, select USB-Blaster
[USB-0].
5. Click Close to close the Hardware Setup dialog box.
6. In the Programmer window, select the desired programming mode from the
Mode drop-down list.
Table 10.
Programming Modes
Mode
Joint Test Action Group (JTAG)
In-Socket Programming
Passive Serial
Active Serial Programming
Description
Programs or configures all supported Intel devices except EPCS, EPCQ, and
EPCQ-L devices.
USB-Blaster does not support this programming mode.
Configures all supported Intel devices except EPCS, EPCQ, and EPCQ-L devices.
Programs a single EPCS, EPCQ, or EPCQ-L device.
3.4. Connecting the Intel FPGA Download Cable to the Board
1. Disconnect the power cable from the device board.
2. Connect the Intel FPGA Download Cable to your PC.
3. Plug the Intel FPGA Download Cable into the 10-pin header on the device board.
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Figure 5.
Connection to the Device Board
BLA
ST
SID ER
E
PIN1
TAR
GET
SIDE
10-pin Female Connector
(connects to target printed
circuit board 10-pin male
header)
4.
Connect the power cable to the device board.
The Found New Hardware wizard may open and prompt you to install a new
hardware driver. Close the wizard and follow the steps provided in subsequent
sections to install the hardware driver.
5. To disconnect the Intel FPGA Download Cable from the device board, follow these
steps to ensure that the cable is not damaged.
a.
Remove power from the device board.
b.
Unplug the Intel FPGA Download Cable from the board.
c.
Unplug the Intel FPGA Download Cable from your PC.
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A. Additional Information
A.1. Windows Troubleshooting Procedure for Intel FPGA Download
Cable
In the Windows version of the Intel Quartus Prime software, you may encounter that
the Intel FPGA Download Cable may ocassionally not work well; although you may not
observe any problems in the physical connections. In many cases, it is due to:
•
Incorrect Windows settings or some unknown problem with the Intel FPGA
Download Cable driver
•
The version of JTAG related software like Jtagconfig or Jtagserver not matching
the version of Intel Quartus Prime software
•
The version of the Intel FPGA Download Cable driver is old, not proper, or
corrupted
The troubleshooting steps are listed in the following sections.
A.1.1. Jtagconfig version setting (Intel Quartus Prime software root
directory setting)
1.
Open a command prompt of Windows OS
2.
Execute the following command: Jtagconfig -v
Example message:
Version 18.1.1 Build 646 04/11/2019 SJ Standard Edition
3.
If the version in the message does not match the Intel Quartus Prime version that
you use, you must modify the user system variables for your Windows account or
the system variables.
A.1.1.1. Automatic Setting
1. Go to \quartus\bin64 for
Intel Quartus Prime. Go to
\qprogrammer\bin64 or \qprogrammer\quartus\bin64 for Intel Quartus Prime
Programmer tool.
2. Execute the following command:
qreg.exe --force –jtag –setqdir
3. Intel recommends you verify the environment variables using the manual setting
procedure explained in the section below.
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products and services at any time without notice. Intel assumes no responsibility or liability arising out of the
application or use of any information, product, or service described herein except as expressly agreed to in
writing by Intel. Intel customers are advised to obtain the latest version of device specifications before relying
on any published information and before placing orders for products or services.
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A.1.1.2. Manual Setting
1.
Open Environment Variables window of Windows OS
Windows Settings > Type “Environment” into the search area >
Choose Edit the system environment variables
2.
Check if Path variable has %QUARTUS_ROOTDIR%\bin64 in System variables or
User variables for your account. If not present, add %QUARTUS_ROOTDIR%\bin64
3.
Check if QUARTUS_ROOTDIR variable is in a right path that bin64 folder locates
Directory for Intel Quartus Prime: \quartus
Directory for Intel Quartus Prime Programmer tool: < Quartus Prime
Programmer install folder>\qprogrammer or < Quartus Prime
Programmer install directory>\qprogrammer\quartus
4.
If you notice these variables in both System variables or User variables for your
account, Intel recommends that one of them should be deleted.
5.
Restart your computer and check the version of jtagconfig using step 1 and 2
A.1.2. Jtagserver Setting
1. Open Windows OS command prompt
2. Execute the following command: jtagconfig --serverinfo
Example message is
Installed JTAG server is ‘\quartus
\bin64\jtagserver.exe'
Service manager reports server is running
Server reports path: \quartus
\bin64\jtagserver.exe
Server reports version: Version 18.1.1 Build 646 04/11/2019 SJ Standard
Edition
Remote clients are disabled (no password)
If the installed JTAG server doesn’t match the version of Intel Quartus Prime
software you use, install the same version of JTAG server as the Intel Quartus
Prime software.
3.
Set the environment variables correctly following the steps described in the
jtagconfig version setting in the sections above.
4. Execute the following command
Jtagserver –uninstall
Jtagserver –install
5. Restart your computer
A.1.3. Install/Reinstall the Intel FPGA Download Cable driver
1.
Connect your Intel FPGA Download Cable or Intel FPGA Download Cable II
2.
Open Device Manager window of Windows OS
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Windows Settings > Type “Device Manager” into the search area
> Choose Device Manager
3.
Find Intel FPGA Download Cable II under JTAG cables or Intel FPGA Download
Cable under Universal Serial Bus controllers
4. Choose Intel FPGA Download Cable or Intel FPGA Download Cable II
5. Right click and choose Uninstall device from context menu
6.
Enable Delete the driver software for this device and click Uninstall
7.
If you see another Intel FPGA Download Cable or Intel FPGA Download Cable II,
uninstall it too
8. Reinstall the drivers following the steps in section Installing the Intel FPGA
Download Cable Driver on Windows on page 9
A.2. Troubleshooting Procedure for Error when scanning hardware No Devices
You might see this error when connecting multiple download cables to your computer
and executing jtagconfig command.
Error when scanning hardware - No devices
It takes a certain finite amount of time for your computer to finish the USB device
enumeration after connecting USB devices. The more USB devices are connected, the
more time is required for the USB device enumeration.
The above error occurs when jtagconfig command is executed before your
computer finishes the USB device enumeration to recognize all download cables
connected. The error seems to occur only when jtagconfig command is executed
right after multiple download cables are connected
Troubleshooting Procedure
You need to wait for a while until your computer finishes the USB device enumeration
after your Intel FPGA Download Cable is connected. You can use Device Manager on
Windows or lsusb command on Linux to check if your Intel FPGA Download Cable is
recognized on your computer.
For Windows: Open Device Manager and check if Intel FPGA Download Cable II
(JTAG interface) under JTAG cables or Intel FPGA Download Cable under Universal
Serial Bus controller is listed.
For Linux: Open a command shell, type lsusb, and check if the device with ID of
09fb:6001, 09fb:6002, 09fb:6003, 09fb:6010, or 09fb:6810 is listed.
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B. Revision History
Table 11.
Revision History for the Intel FPGA Download Cable User Guide
Document
Version
Changes
2020.03.11
Updated Intel FPGA Download Cable Block Diagram in Block Diagram and Dimension on page 4
2019.10.23
Added the following sections:
• Windows Troubleshooting Procedure for Intel FPGA Download Cable on page 13
• Troubleshooting Procedure for Error when scanning hardware - No Devices on page 15
2019.06.11
Updated Block Diagram of the Intel FPGA Download Cable to show correct position of Pin 1 in the
section Block Diagram and Dimension on page 4
2019.04.12
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•
Date
October 2016
Corrected the unit in the Recommended Operating Conditions and DC Operating Conditions for Intel
FPGA Download Cable Rev. C tables.
Added how to install USB drivers for Red Hat Enterprise systems.
Version
2016.10.31
Changes
•
•
•
Changed instances of Quartus II to Quartus Prime.
Changed instances of USB-Blaster Download cable
II to Intel FPGA Download Cable.
Updated document template.
August 2015
2015.08.20
•
Removed PROC_RST signal which is not supported
in USB-Blaster.
May 2015
2015.05.04
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Updated the document organization.
Added new devices in the following sections:
Supported Devices and Host Systems and Power
Requirements.
Updated the procedure on driver installation for
Windows.
Revised the pin width of the female plug.
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April 2009
2.5
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April 2008
2.4
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Updated “Supported Devices” section.
Updated “Software Requirements”.
Deleted handnote in “Installing the USB-Blaster
Driver on Windows Vista Systems”.
Updated Table 2–1.
Added a handnote in “Circuit Board Header
Connection”.
Updated Table 2–5.
Added “Statement of China-RoHS Compliance”.
Added Table 2–8.
Added “Installing the USB-Blaster Driver on
Windows Vista Systems”.
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Date
May 2007
Version
2.3
Changes
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Updated “Introduction”.
Added warning note about USB-Blaster cable in
“Hardware Setup” section.
Added information on Linux setup in “Installing the
USB-Blaster Driver on Linux” section.
Added feetpara note on driver information just
before the “Setting Up the USB-Blaster Hardware in
the Quartus II Software” section.
Updated USB-Blaster installation procedure for QII
6.1 (32-bit or 64-bit) in “Installing the USB-Blaster
Driver on Windows 2000 and Windows XP Systems”
section.
March 2007
2.2
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July 2006
2.1
Minor update to Chapter 2, USB-Blaster Specifications.
June 2006
2.0
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December 2004
1.2
Update to conditions in Table 2–2.
November 2004
1.1
Minor update.
July 2004
1.0
Initial release.
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Windows 2000 and Windows XP Systems” section.
Updated Figure 2–1, Table 2–1, and Table 2–7.
Added Table 2–6.
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