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Altera_Forum
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10 years ago

Hardware for quartus

Hello everyone,

I would like to ask question about hardware with I use for JTAG usb controller.because i use jetlink usb controller and quartus didnt find this hardaware/and thaths why i want ask you.I should use only altera usb blaster or i can use other different controllers ?

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    Altera_Forum
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    10 years ago

    I have used an Altera USB Blaster and a Terasic USB Blaster. The latter is available for a fraction of the price of the Altera one but looks identical and identifies itself as a USB-Blaster. Terasic develop many development cards for Altera so are very familiar with the protocols etc used. I wouldn't know about other JTAG USB controllers though.

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    Altera_Forum
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    10 years ago

    Jetlink and similar have too much latency. You need to use a USB cable directly connected to your computer. I've only heard of Altera and Terasic USB blasters working correctly with Quartus programmer etc.