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Honored ContributorByteBlaster 5V parallel port
I have a byteblaster 5V which connect to te PC by the parallel port.
Can I use it to programm a MAXII CPLD with it (changing the 5V signals by 3.3v signals of course and if necessary). And more to complet this subject, is there one difference between the ByteblasterI and the ByteBlaster II? And this only difference is the voltage level of signals? I don't see yet the MAXII family, but it's easy to find a PLCC MAX II? In my case, is it better if I take a MAX3 ? Thank you so much.3 Replies
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You mean the ByteBlaster II is an "universal" programming tool?
We can use it with different voltages and not for only S serial component? II can programm the MAX3000A family? All this family? - Altera_Forum
There are three ByteBlaster models in use:
- Byteblaster (5V only, using a 74LS244 buffer) - Byteblaster MV (3.3/5, using a 74HC244 buffer) - ByteBlaster II (1.8 - 5 V, using a discrete transistor and IC interface) In addition, ByteBlaster II supports AS serial programming.
