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17 years ago

Cyclone III Dev Kit, MAX II Design ?

Hello, I have got the DK-DEV-3C120N kit. (see http://www.altera.com/products/devkits/altera/kit-cyc3.html). I was wondering if there is any possibility to get the source code of the de...
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17 years ago

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According to the reference manúal, you have the option to use an external USB Blaster to connect either to the FPGA or the MAX II, see Table 2-7. Obviously, it would be the most versatile solution to have the MAX II source. I fear, Altera don't wan't to disclose it.

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I wonder why Altera doesn't disclose at least the protocol.

Is it just some kind of nonsense policy to protect every possible IP? Or may be it has something to do with Terasic? Conceivable Terasic developed the USB Blaster, and Altera has some kind of agreement?