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Altera_Forum
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13 years ago

What is Altera postion about USB Blaster Clones?

Hello, I am developing an Cyclone IV development kit and want to embed an USB Blaster compatible circuit (not the same hardware). Is there any license requirement or legal problem regarding th...
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13 years ago

Altera licences the USB-Blaster and USB-Blaster II designs to board developers at reasonable rates. Your local sales office or FAE will be able to put you in touch with the correct person (or send me a private message).

Using the official design gets you a cable which is guaranteed to work with Altera software, and if you choose the USB-Blaster II varient then you get the fast debug interface as well.