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BitBlaster Serial Download Cable
June 1999, ver. 4.02
Features
Allows UNIX workstation users perform following functions: Program MAX® 9000, 7000S, 7000A, 3000A devices in-system standard RS-232 serial port Configure FLEX® 10K, FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000 devices in-circuit standard RS-232 serial port Downloads data from: MAX+PLUS® development software UNIX workstations system prompt UNIX workstations Provides data download modes: passive serial (PS) JTAG Programs/configures single device multiple devices chain Supports data transfer rates from 9,600 230,400 baud
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Functional Description
BitBlasterserial download cable (ordering code: PL-BITBLASTER) hardware interface standard RS-232 port (called "COM port" either "ttya port" "ttyb port" UNIX workstations). This cable channels configuration data FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000 devices, well programming data 9000 (including 9000A), 7000S, 7000A, 3000A devices. Because design changes downloaded directly device, prototyping easy, multiple design iterations accomplished quick succession. Figure
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BitBlaster Serial Download Cable
Figure BitBlaster Serial Download Cable
10-Pin Female Plug
BITBL
ASTE
25-Pin Female RS-232 Port
Data Download Modes
BitBlaster cable provides data download modes:
Passive serial (PS) mode-Used configuring FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000 devices JTAG mode-Industry-standard JTAG boundary-scan test (BST) circuitry (compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.1-1990) implemented programming configuring FLEX 10K, 9000, 7000S, 7000A, 3000A devices.
BitBlaster Connections
Data downloaded from computer's RS-232 port through BitBlaster cable circuit board connections described this section. configure/program 3.3-V devices (e.g., FLEX 10KA, FLEX 10KB, FLEX 10KE, 7000A, 3000A devices) using BitBlaster cable, connect cable's 5.0-V power supply device 3.3-V power supply. 3.3-V Altera devices have 5.0-V tolerant inputs, BitBlaster cable's 5.0-V output will harm these 3.0-V devices. pullup resistors should connected 5.0-V power supply.
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BitBlaster Female Port Plug Connections
25-pin female port connects RS-232 port with standard serial cable. Table
Table BitBlaster 25-Pin Serial Port Pin-Outs
Signal Name
Description
Transmit data Receive data Request send Clear send Data ready Signal ground Data terminal ready
10-pin female plug connects 10-pin male header circuit board containing target device(s). Figure shows dimensions 10-pin female plug.
Tools
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Figure BitBlaster 10-Pin Female Plug Dimensions
Dimensions shown inches. spacing between centers inch.
0.425 Typ.
Color Strip
0.250 Typ.
0.100 0.700 Typ.
0.025
Table identifies 10-pin female plug's names corresponding download mode.
Table BitBlaster Female Plug's Names Download Modes
JTAG Mode Signal Name
Mode Signal Name
DCLK CONF_DONE nCONFIG nSTATUS DATA0
Description
Clock signal Ground Data from device Power supply JTAG state machine control connect connect connect Data device Ground
Description
Clock signal Ground Configuration done Power supply Configuration control connect Configuration status connect Data device Ground
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Circuit Board Header Connection
BitBlaster 10-pin female plug connects 10-pin male header circuit board. 10-pin male header rows five pins connecting circuit board device's programming configuration pins. BitBlaster cable receives power downloads data male header. Figure shows dimensions typical 10-pin male header.
Figure 10-Pin Male Header Dimensions
Dimensions shown inches.
View
0.100
Side View
0.100 0.025
0.235
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circuit board must supply ground BitBlaster cable.
BitBlaster Status Lights
BitBlaster status lights indicate state device configuration programming. Table
Table BitBlaster Status Lights
Status Light
POWER DONE BUSY ERROR
Description
Indicates connection target system's power supply. Indicates that device configuration programming complete. Indicates that device configuration programming progress. Indicates error detection during configuration programming.
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Data Transfer Rate Control Operating Conditions
Three dipswitches side panel BitBlaster cable control baud rate serial data. Table shows on/off dipswitch settings, which used specify transfer rates ranging from 9,600 230,400 baud. configuration time EPF81188A device, which uses 193,000 bits configuration data, also provided reference.
Table Dipswitch Settings Note
Baud Rate (BPS) Dipswitch Positions EPF81188A Configuration Time (Seconds)
115,200 76,800 57,600 38,400 19,200 14,400 9,600 Note:
supported baud rates vary depending computer system. Refer computer system's serial port hardware documentation verify available baud rates.
230,400
17.0 22.0 33.0
Operating Conditions
Search "Hardware Setup command" MAX+PLUS Help more information. Tables through summarize absolute maximum ratings, recommended operating conditions, operating conditions BitBlaster cable.
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Table BitBlaster Cable Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
Parameter
Supply voltage input voltage
Conditions
With respect ground With respect ground
-2.0 -2.0
Unit
Table BitBlaster Cable Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol
Parameter
Supply voltage 5.0-V operation
Conditions
4.75
5.25
Unit
Table BitBlaster Cable Operating Conditions
Symbol
Parameter
High-level input voltage Low-level input voltage 5.0-V high-level output voltage Low-level output voltage Operating current
Conditions
-0.3
Unit
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4.75
0.45
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Figure shows typical 5.0-V output drive characteristics BitBlaster cable.
Figure BitBlaster Output Drive Characteristics
Output Current (mA) Typ.
Room Temperature
0.45
Output Voltage
Software Instructions
MAX+PLUS Programmer downloads configuration programming data. FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000 devices, configuration data also downloaded copying RS-232 port from system prompt.
Downloading Configuration Programming Data from MAX+PLUS Programmer
configure program more devices with BitBlaster cable MAX+PLUS Programmer, follow these steps: Compile project. MAX+PLUS Compiler automatically generates FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000 device configuration, 9000, 7000S, 7000A, 3000A device programming. Attach BitBlaster cable RS-232 port UNIX workstation plug 10-pin female header into system containing target device. Ensure that POWER status light board must supply power BitBlaster cable.
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necessary, change BitBlaster cable's baud rate using dipswitches side panel. Dipswitch settings listed Table page Open MAX+PLUS Programmer. Choose Hardware Setup command (Options menu) specify BitBlaster cable appropriate RS-232 port. "Changing Hardware Setup" MAX+PLUS Help more information. When first open Programmer, MAX+PLUS software automatically loads programming file current project (either SOF), first programming file multi-device project. specify another programming file, choose Select Programming File (File menu) specify correct file type. FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000 device, select SOF; 9000, 7000S, 7000A, 3000A device, select POF.
JTAG FLEX-chain programming configuration, perform following: program configure devices JTAG chain (multi- single-device chain), turn Multi-Device JTAG-Chain (JTAG menu) choose Multi-Device JTAG Chain Setup multi-device JTAG chain. "Setting Multi-Device JTAG Chains" MAX+PLUS Help more information. JTAG chain includes either FLEX devices exclusively, create just JTAG Chain File (.jcf). JTAG chain includes mixture FLEX devices, create separate JCFs.
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configure multiple devices FLEX chain, turn MultiDevice FLEX Chain (FLEX menu) choose Multi-Device FLEX Chain Setup setup multi-device FLEX chain. "Setting Multi-Device FLEX Chains" MAX+PLUS Help more information. Choose Program Configure button program configure device(s). BUSY status light BitBlaster cable turns
BitBlaster cable downloads data from SOFs POFs into device(s). When configuration programming complete, BUSY status light turns off, DONE status light turns After DONE status light turns BitBlaster disconnected.
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Downloading Configuration Data from System Prompt (FLEX Devices Only)
configure more FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000 devices with BitBlaster cable from system prompt, follow these steps: Compile project(s) with MAX+PLUS Compiler. Compiler automatically generates device configuration. Open MAX+PLUS Programmer Compiler choose Convert SRAM Object Files command (File menu). Specify name selecting Files typing name File Name box. Choose file Selected Files box. Specify serial bitstream file format selecting .sbf (Sequential) File Format drop-down list box. Choose Attach BitBlaster cable RS-232 port your UNIX workstation, plug 10-pin female header into prototype system that contains target FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000 device(s). Ensure that POWER status light board must supply power BitBlaster cable. necessary, change baud rate BitBlaster cable using dipswitches side panel. Dipswitch settings listed Table page Specify RS-232 port baud rate. follow these steps: 9,600 baud, type following command system prompt: mode <serial port number>:9600,N,8,1 baud rates greater than 9,600, type following command command prompt: slikmode/b<baud rate>/c<serial port number>
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slikmode.exe utility available from Altera site (ftp.altera.com) self-extracting executable, bitmode.exe. more detailed instructions using slikmode.exe utility, type slikmode system prompt.
Because commands UNIX workstations differ depending operating system, following command provided only example. UNIX workstation, type following command from system prompt: stty <baud rate> </dev/<serial port number> Check workstation specifications determine maximum baud rate allowed hardware. Configure FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000, FLEX 6000 device copying serial port which BitBlaster cable attached. type following command from system prompt: copy <filename>.sbf com<serial port number>:
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Because commands UNIX workstations differ depending operating system, following command provided only example. UNIX workstation, type following command from system prompt: <filename>.sbf /dev/<serial port number>
Conclusion References
Downloading configuration programming data directly device BitBlaster cable allows designers verify multiple design iterations quick succession, thereby speeding design cycle. more information configuration in-system programmablility (ISP), following sources:
Application Note (Configuring APEX 20K, FLEX FLEX 6000 Devices) Application Note (Configuring FLEX 8000 Devices) Application Note (Configuring Multiple FLEX 8000 Devices) Application Note (IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan Testing Altera Devices) Application Note (In-System Programmability Devices)
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BitBlaster Serial Download Cable Data Sheet
Search "Configuring Single Device with BitBlaster, ByteBlaster, FLEX Download Cable," "Setting Multi-Device JTAG Chains," "Configuring Multiple Devices JTAG Chain with BitBlaster ByteBlaster," "Programming Single Device with BitBlaster ByteBlaster" MAX+PLUS Help.
Revision History
information contained BitBlaster Serial Download Cable Data Sheet version 4.02 supersedes information published previous versions.
Version 4.02 Changes
BitBlaster Serial Download Cable Data Sheet version 4.02 contains following changes:
Information 3000A devices added throughout document. "Passive Serial Mode" section removed. This information found Application Note (Configuring APEX 20K, FLEX FLEX 6000 Devices). "JTAG Mode" section removed. This information found Application Note (IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan Testing Altera Devices) Application Note (In-System Programmability Devices). "References" section added, which provides sources additional information BitBlaster download cable. Minor textual, illustration, style changes were made data sheet.
Version 4.01 Changes
BitBlaster Serial Download Cable Data Sheet version 4.01 contains following changes:
References 9000A devices were added needed. References FLEX 10KB FLEX 10KE devices were added configuring/programming 3.3-V devices paragraph "BitBlaster Connections" section. Minor textual, illustration, style changes were made data sheet.
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