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14 years ago

programming options for a 44-PLCC jlead cpld

I want to use either a MAX7000 or a MAX7000S jlead type device in a design and would like to know what is the most economical way to program these types of devices. Its my understanding that the USB ...
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14 years ago

The USB blaster is for programming the CPLD in circuit (i.e. once it is soldered to your PCB ). It uses the JTAG lines (TCK, TDI, TDO, TMS) to do this, so you just route those to a connector on your board. Have a look at the USB blaster manual for the pinout of the connector.

Gavin