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12 years ago

"JEDEC STAPL Format file/valid JTAG IDs" Problem with MAX7000S -

I am attempting to get an Altera MAX7000S CPLD programmed via JTAG, and am getting "JTAG ID code specified in JEDEC STAPL format file does not match any valid JTAG ID codes for device". I'm aware of ...
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12 years ago

Finally got a resolution to this - The problem was not with the JTAG wiring nor anything else. The problem was the Altera branded USB-Blaster was either too old or somehow incompatible. I tried a Terasic USB-Blaster and the chip programmed immediately. No other changes.