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New ContributorBrand new USB-BLASTER 3 issues
Engineering sample means that the part is pre production and not suitable for industrial use. So one of the early production batches for engineers to play with and get used to the new board.
Considering your troubleshoot, I will request a replacement shipment from Customer Resolution team.
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New ContributorHi,
you are correct about the different pinout and that's why I only use adapter to interface my board. Otherwise, there would be incorrect signal relation - possible HW issues due to power/signal lines misalignment.
Anyhow, the pinout was checked in advance and Blaster3 to board connection is valid in HW sense. The JTAG simply does not detect devices.
Also, I'm curious, why is the Blaster3 box signed as "Engineering Sample"?
Thx!
New ContributorAbout the "Engineering Sample" issue, I don't have a good answer.
Maybe your box is part of a first batch which was an "Engineering Sample"?
Maybe during manufacturing someone non intentionally signed the box as "Engineering Sample"?
Anyway, I asked for the purchase team where I work to order such a cable.
When it arrives, I will update you about the way my box is signed.
