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11 years ago

Cyclone III 144 QFP package forgot the ground pad on circuit board

Our circuit board guy forgot to put a ground pad on the board for the 144 pin package on the bottom of the chip. We are unable to detect it thru the JTAG port and assuming that is why. What may al...
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11 years ago

Yes, there are several reports at Altera forum about successful repair of prototype boards with missing exposed pad connection. Of course it depends on the design details.