Altera USB-Blaster User Manual

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USB-Blaster Download Cable
User Guide
Software Version: 9.0
Document Version: 2.5
Document Date: © April 2009
UG-USB81204-2.5
P25-10325-03

Altera USB-Blaster Specifications

General

Function	Programming and debugging
USB Interface	USB 2.0
Target Voltage	1.5V to 5.0V
Host OS Support	Windows, Linux
Interface	JTAG
Compatibility	Altera/Intel FPGAs and CPLDs
Cable Type	USB
Supported Interfaces	JTAG
Supported Devices	Altera FPGA, CPLD
Connector Type	USB to 10-pin IDC

Summary

1. Setting Up the USB-Blaster Download Cable

Hardware Setup

Provides instructions for physically connecting the USB-Blaster cable to the circuit board.

Software Setup

Installing the USB-Blaster Driver on Windows 2000 and Windows XP Systems

Step-by-step guide to install the USB-Blaster driver on Windows 2000/XP.

Installing the USB-Blaster Driver on Windows Vista Systems

Step-by-step guide to install the USB-Blaster driver on Windows Vista.

Installing the USB-Blaster Driver on Linux

Instructions for installing the USB-Blaster driver on Linux systems.

Setting Up the USB-Blaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software

Configures the USB-Blaster hardware within the Quartus II development environment.

2. USB-Blaster Specifications

USB-Blaster Connections

Details physical connections of the USB-Blaster cable to PC and target board.

Voltage Requirements

Cable-to-Board Connection

USB-Blaster Plug Connection

Circuit Board Header Connection

Operating Conditions