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10 years ago

Multiple devices on JTAG chain?

Hi All,

Quick question about ancient technology :-) I have an EPM7032SL44, an EPF10k10SL84 and an EPC2 that I'd all like to connect together through a single JTAG connector. The FPGA and configuration EPROM seem to be okay but can I just extend the chain by adding the CPLD?

Thanks!

Mux

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    10 years ago

    Yes there shouldn't be any problem. Just use the automatic detection in Quartus programmer to find all the components in the chain.

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    10 years ago

    the programmer is already designed to handle multiple devices. in the chain management.

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    10 years ago

    As Daiwen mentioned, you can use the Auto Detect feature in the Programmer to detect all the devices in the JTAG chain. Then you can select the specific device to do programming.

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    10 years ago

    remember if you want to have faster programming speed, use the usb-blaster II