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12 years ago

error: jtag chain problem detected

Having an issue programming. When i click start to begin programing this is the following error message i get. i have version 13 free web edition on windows 8. im using a max7032aelc44-10. any help i...
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12 years ago

Check the JTAG connections from your programming header to the device are correct.

Check your CPLD is powered correctly - with the board powered take a multimeter round the power pins (there aren't many). All the power pins must be powered correctly.

Is this a board you've built yourself? If so, the programming errors may well be guiding you to a build fault - a solder splash or short.