PL-BYTEBLASTER2N Altera, PL-BYTEBLASTER2N Datasheet - Page 10

• Manufacturer Part Number: PL-BYTEBLASTER2N
• Description: CABLE PROGRAMMING PARALLEL PORT
• Manufacturer: Altera
• Series: ByteBlaster™r

Specifications of PL-BYTEBLASTER2N

• Accessory Type: Download Cable
• Core Architecture: FPGA
• Core Sub-architecture: Arria, Cyclone, Stratix
• Ic Product Type: Debugger / Programmer
• Kit Contents: Device, Cable, Guides
• Rohs Compliant: Yes
• For Use With/related Products: EPCS Serial Configuration Devices
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 544-1289; PL-BYTEBLASTER2

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Software Requirements
Hardware Setup
Figure 1–1. The ByteBlaster II Download Cable
ByteBlaster II Download Cable User Guide
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The ByteBlaster II download cable is available for Windows 2000, Windows NT,
Windows XP, and Linux.
Use the Quartus
ByteBlaster II download cable also supports the following tools:
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This section describes how to install and set up the ByteBlaster II download cable for
device configuration and programming.
For plug and header dimensions, pin names, and operating conditions, refer to
Chapter 2, ByteBlaster II Specifications
download cable to the circuit board as instructed below:
1. Disconnect the power cable from the circuit board.
2. Connect the ByteBlaster II cable to a parallel port on your PC.
3. Connect the ByteBlaster II download cable to the 10-pin header on the device
4. Connect the power cable to reapply power to the circuit board.
Quartus II Programmer (for programming and configuration), which you can run
within the Quartus II software or as a standalone version
Quartus II SignalTap II Embedded Logic Analyzer (for logic analysis), which you
can run within the Quartus II software or as a standalone version
Nios
Nios II IDE Flash Programmer (for programming Flash devices)
board.
connector.
Parallel Port
Computer
®
II IDE (for software downloading and debugging)
Figure 1–1
ByteBlaster II
Download Cable
®
II software version 4.0 or later to configure your device. The
shows the ByteBlaster II download cable and the circuit board
chapter. Connect your ByteBlaster II
Chapter 1: Setting Up the ByteBlaster II Download Cable
ByteBlaster II 10-pin
Female Plug
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Hardware Setup