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New ContributorUSB Blaster I is working but USB blaster II NOT working? (important)
Hello,
I have problem that do not configure sof file with usb blaster II. I dont understand why is not working. Because I can use USB blaster I so it is working. what difference from USB Blaster I and USB Blaster II ??
Can u help me sir ?
Thank u very much...
Hi,
MAX10M08SAU169 can be programmed using USB Blaster II without changing the frequency. Could you please check the details,
1. First close the programmer & update the drivers for USB Blaster II using "1.5. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Driver on Windows 7/8 Systems" below user guide,
https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/ug/ug_usb_blstr_ii_cable.pdf
2. Check 10 pin header connection : 1.4. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II for Configuration or Programming
3. Refer 1.8. Setting Up the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Hardware with the Quartus Prime Software from manual
4. Eventually Auto Detect -> Change File->"Start" 5.you can refer the 2.8. Changing the TCK Frequency
Regards,
Vicky
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Vicky1Regular Contributor
Hi,
please provide bit more information,
- Quartus Edition(Std,Pro,Lite) & version used
- Kit/Board used
- Are you able to program(programming successful) using usb blaster II but not showing result on kit or programming itself failed?
For difference refer the old thread,
https://forums.intel.com/s/question/0D50P00003yyPDLSA2/what-is-the-difference-between-usbblaster-and-usbblaster-ii?language=en_US
Regards,
Vicky
CarlhermannOccasional Contributor
Hi,
one difference is the Clock-frequency. As far as I know, the USB-Blaster II uses a higher frequency (to Speed up config time). Depending on the layout (routing) of your PCB, this can cause issues with Signal distortion. There is an Option to reduce the Clock-Frequency for the USB-Blaster II somewhere...
KR, Carlhermann
