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17 years ago

MAX 7000 - Short circuit when entering in ISP mode

Hello, I am trying to implement an In system programming feature using a EPM7512AETC144-10 but I am having problem when the CPLD enters into ISP mode. It seems to trigger a short circuit. Howe...
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17 years ago

I just found out yesterday that the short circuit happens in the driver circuit and not in the MAX7000 logic supply. You are probably right, the interface probably put the driver in an unstable state. I have to look a little deeper on this.

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