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Software
The UP program is a basic software tool for working with
FORTE, also compatible with the PRESTO programmer.
Apart from standard commands, UP provides numerous
above-standard functions, which broaden the
programmer’s applications and simplify its operation.
These include the possibility to define projects, existence
of adjustable parameters when running from the
command line providing for unattended programmer
operation in routine programming, environment
personalization incl. keyboard shortcuts, automatic
generation of serial numbers, etc.
UP has been developed for Windows XP or later. It also
works under Linux (through Wine).
Modified drivers developed by FTDI are used for
communication through USB.
Devices with the JTAG interface, for which an SVF or an
XSVF file can be created, can be programmed by means
of the JTAG SVF Player software.
The voltage at the VDD pin is permanently displayed in
UP for greater comfort and for monitoring of the
operation. The reset signal is conveniently controlled by a
single button.
2.5
Controls and
Connectors
Fig.2: The FORTE programmer
FORTE features two LEDs, a button, a connector for
linking to USB and a programming connector.
2.5.1 Programming
Connector
The programming connector is a 16 way double row plug
with pin No. 3 (in standard numbering) missing. Spacing
between pins is 2.54mm.
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