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11 years ago

Beginner needs help with ISP of MAX7000

Hi, I am trying to rescue an old Fluke DSP-4000 network tester setup. The seller said everything was operational but you can guess that was wrong. It consists of a main unit and a remote unit which...
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11 years ago

Ok - the EPM7032V is replaced since mid 2000 by the EPM7032AE that includes JTAG I/F for in circuit programmability. Assuming it is a 1:1 replacement, the EPM7032V might/should have the JTAG I/F as well. Regarding the staement you mentioned regarding "unpowered board" - well, the JTAG I/F includes the Signal lines to program and check the device, no power lines. Therefore the device needs to be powered by the board's power supply (connect the board to the System) or you connect a separate power supply to VCC circuit during programming :-)