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17 years ago

Config Done Fails to Go high with simple SOF file(Jtag+USB Blaster)

Hello All, Finlay we have got our boards and started testing them out... We were able to successfully Detect the Cyclone 3 120 chip and run Jtag Debug tests, but not been able to configure the ...
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17 years ago

Pin 6 isn't VCIO at UBS-Blaster, it's an nCE output for AS programming.

VCCA must be supplied from 2.5V, but it's not absolutely required to operate the JTAG interface at VCCA. It's suggested in the Device Handbook to get a higher margin to maximum voltage ratings. If your circuit is using other protection means at the JTAG interface, e.g. clamp diodes, it's fine with 3.3V.