HW-SPAR3E-SK-US-G Xilinx Inc, HW-SPAR3E-SK-US-G Datasheet - Page 29

• Manufacturer Part Number: HW-SPAR3E-SK-US-G
• Description: KIT STARTER SPARTAN-3E
• Manufacturer: Xilinx Inc

Specifications of HW-SPAR3E-SK-US-G

• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 122-1507

Programming the FPGA, CPLD, or Platform Flash PROM via USB
Spartan-3E FPGA Starter Kit Board User Guide
UG230 (v1.2) January 20, 2011
Connecting the USB Cable
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As shown in
programming logic and an USB endpoint with a Type B connector. Via a USB cable
connection with the host PC, the iMPACT programming software directly programs the
FPGA, the Platform Flash PROM, or the on-board CPLD. Direct programming of the
parallel or serial Flash PROMs is not presently supported.
The kit includes a standard USB Type A/Type B cable, similar to the one shown in
Figure
The wider and narrower Type A connector fits the USB connector at the back of the
computer.
After installing the Xilinx software, connect the square Type B connector to the Spartan-3E
FPGA Starter Kit board, as shown in
board, immediately next to the Ethernet connector. When the board is powered on, the
Windows operating system should recognize and install the associated driver software.
When the USB cable driver is successfully installed and the board is correctly connected to
the PC, a green LED lights up, indicating a good connection.
Figure 4-4: Connect the USB Type B Connector to the Starter Kit Board Connector
4-3. The actual cable color might vary from the picture.
Figure 4-1, page
Figure 4-3: Standard USB Type A/Type B Cable
Programming the FPGA, CPLD, or Platform Flash PROM via USB
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4-4. The USB connector is on the left side of the
USB Type A Connector
Connects to computer's USB connector
USB Type B Connector
Connects to Starter Kit's USB connector
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