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20 years ago

Debug using Active Serial

Hi We use Active Serial programming using a ByteBlaster-II cable - this programs a chain containing an EPCS4 and a Cyclone. Is it possible to use this for debug or must a JTAG cable be use...
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20 years ago

Hi Jason,

> Is it possible to use this for debug or must a JTAG cable be used?

You must use the JTAG for debug. ASMI is just for programming the

config device.

> [edit] I guess this document has the answer - we have to do both?

You can program the epcs via the JTAG ... but you'll need to create

a flash programming configuration.

Regards,

--Scott