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CHess4
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7 years ago

Getting started resources for MAX 7000

Hi, I am starting to develop with CPLDs, and​ when looking for basic MAX 7000 circuits, I don't find anything on the net. Is there a sample basic circuit for integrating a MAX 7000A into a schematic...
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CHess4
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7 years ago
Hi, thank you, there are no schematics in that document. Where can I find sample schematics with power supply and in circuit programmability, ideally by a microcontroller?
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7 years ago

Well the datasheet has all the info you need. It lists the VCC and GND pins and the VCC power supply requirements (ie, 3.3V +/- 10%). Programming is via JTAG pins TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO which would connect to GPIO pins on a microcontroller and/or a connector for use with an Altera ByteBlaster programming adapter. All the other I/Os are 5V tolerant and connect to whatever devices you want. I don't know what else a schematic could show you?