KNJN Pluto-IIx HDMI - User Manual

FPGA RS-232 development boards
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This document applies to the following boards:
● Pluto rev. F
● Pluto-II rev. H
● Pluto-IIx rev. A
● Pluto-IIx HDMI
● Pluto-3 rev. B and C
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Document last revision on October 19, 2017

Summary

Software tools

FPGA software

Details the required software for generating FPGA bitfiles for each board.

FPGAconf

Board selection

Guides on selecting the correct Pluto board within the FPGAconf software.

Configuring the FPGA

Explains the step-by-step process of configuring the FPGA using bitfiles.

FPGA boot-PROM (Pluto-II;-IIx;-IIx HDMI;-3)

Boot-PROM actions

Details how to program, verify, and erase the boot-PROM using FPGAconf.

Boot-PROM requirements

Outlines the necessary conditions for successful boot-PROM communication.

FPGA configuration using Quartus-II JTAG support (Pluto-II;-3)

JTAG requirements

Lists the prerequisites for using the JTAG port for FPGA configuration.

JTAG configuration

Provides steps for configuring the FPGA via JTAG using Quartus-II.

FPGA project using Quartus-II (Pluto;-II;-3)

FPGA projects with Xilinxs ISE (Pluto-IIx;HDMI)

Create a new project

Guides on creating a new project in Xilinx ISE for Pluto-IIx/HDMI.

A simple start

Demonstrates a basic Verilog project and pin assignment for Xilinx ISE.

FPGA connections

FPGA pins

Details the main FPGA signal pin assignments across different Pluto boards.

Boot-PROM connection (Pluto-II;-IIx;HDMI;-3)

Shows the pinout for connecting the boot-PROM.

Power header

Explains the pinout and usage of the power header on Pluto boards.

TXDI connector

Details the TXDI connector for powering and RS-232 communication.

JTAG connection

JTAG on Pluto-II

Details how to access and connect JTAG signals on the Pluto-II.

JTAG on Pluto-IIx;HDMI

Explains where JTAG signals are accessible on Pluto-IIx/HDMI boards.

JTAG on Pluto-3

FPGA configuration through RS-232

Pluto;-II;-Ilx FPGA configuration

Pluto-3 FPGA configuration

Quartus-II JTAG indirect mode (Pluto-II;-3)

Create a “JTAG indirect configuration” file

Program the boot-PROM

Power requirements

Wall adapter

Voltage regulator temperature

Connecting the Pluto boards to a PC

Serial connection

With a TXDI

With a TXDI;MAX232 or TXDI;FTDI

Without a TXDI

Board checklist

The FPGA doesnt configure?

Provides troubleshooting steps for FPGA configuration issues.

Boot-PROM problem?

Offers solutions for common boot-PROM programming errors.

Board connectors and headers, with IO pin assignments

Pluto

Pluto-II

Pluto-IIx

Pluto-IIx HDMI

Pluto-3

KNJN Pluto-IIx HDMI Specifications

General

Brand	KNJN
Model	Pluto-IIx HDMI
Category	Motherboard
Language	English