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14 years ago

Error: Can't recognize silicon ID for device 1

Hello, I have create my own PCB with a cyclone III which I program in AS. My board have work for months without problem but since this morning I have the message "Error: Can't recognize silic...
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14 years ago

What kind of programmer are you using, and does it work on other boards?

It may be the programmer has failed. This is especially possible with a certain generation of USB Blasters, if you leave them attached to a powered board without the usb port connected to a computer.