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... Innovation Drive San Jose, CA 95134 www.altera.com EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide Software Version: 80 Document Version: 1.1 Document Date: July 2008 ...
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... Altera warrants performance of its semiconductor products to current specifications in accordance with Altera's standard warranty, but reserves the right to make changes to any products and services at any time without notice. Altera assumes no responsibility or liability arising out of the application or use of any information, product, or service described herein except as expressly agreed to in writing by Altera Corporation ...
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... Chapter 3. EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Specifications Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 EthernetBlaster Hardware Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Voltage Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 EthernetBlaster Ethernet Jack Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 EthernetBlaster Plug Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Circuit Board Header Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3 Chapter Info. Additional Information Referenced Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info–1 Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info–2 How to Contact Altera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info– ...
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... EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide © July 2008 Altera Corporation ...
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... Figure 2–3: Machine Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Figure 2–4: Upgrade Firmware Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Figure 3–1: Ethernet Jack Pin Number Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Figure 3–2: EthernetBlaseter 10-Pin Female Target-Side Plug Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Figure 3–3: 10-Pin Male Header Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 © July 2008 Altera Corporation ...
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... EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide List of Figures © July 2008 Altera Corporation ...
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... Table 2–1: Default Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Table 3–1: EthernetBlaster VCC(TRGT) Pin Voltage Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Table 3–2: EthernetBlaster Female Plug Signal Names & Programming Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Table 3–3: EthernetBlaster Cable Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Table 3–4: EthernetBlaster Cable Recommended Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Table 3– ...
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... EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide List of Tables © July 2008 Altera Corporation ...
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... Base-T Ethernet port using a crossover cable. Because design changes are downloaded directly to the device, prototyping is easy and you can accomplish multiple design iterations in quick succession. Harnessing the power of an Ethernet network, multiple users can remotely access Altera new level of productivity to prototyping and debugging. ...
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... The EthernetBlaster V the device being programmed. The pull-up resistors on the target circuit board for the configuration/programming signals must be connected to the same power supply as the EthernetBlaster V Software Requirements The EthernetBlaster communications cable is available on the Windows, UNIX, and Linux platforms, including the following: Windows NT 4.0 ■ ...
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... Ethernet Port View ETHERNET Ethernet Port Machine Reset MAC Address Host Name The status LED on the target port side of the cable displays the operation status of the EthernetBlaster communications cable. See status modes. Table 1–1. Status LED Modes Status LED Red-Green Green, blinking ...
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... These steps assume no changes have been made to the default factory settings. 1. Disconnect the power cable from the circuit board. 2. Plug one end of a standard CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cable into the Ethernet jack on the EthernetBlaster communications cable, and the other end into a network port of a switch, router, or hub ...
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... Figure 1–3. Connecting the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable to the Target Circuit Board Pin 1 of the Flexible PCB Shielded-Cable Facing this Side 4. Plug the supplied 12.0 VDC wall transformer into a power outlet and then into the EthernetBlaster communications cable. © June 2008 Altera Corporation ...
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... DHCP address (if your network is configured to do so). Wait until the Status LED emits a steady green light. 5. Reconnect the power cable to the circuit board to reapply power your network supports DHCP, see configuration instructions. If your network does not support DHCP, see the following page for configuration instructions ...
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... IP address, see EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on page 9. In the EthernetBlaster login window, enter admin as the login and password as the default password. The EthernetBlaster Status page opens, displaying the status of your EthernetBlaster communications cable, including the current IP address. See Figure 1– ...
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... CAT 5 UTP Crossover Cable or Plug one end of a standard CAT5 UTP 4-pair patch cable into the Ethernet jack on the EthernetBlaster communications cable, and add a crossover adapter to the other end of the cable. Plug the adapter end of the cable into your computer. See page 1– ...
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... SIDE” to the 10- pin male header on the target circuit board as shown in 4. Plug the supplied 12.0 VDC wall transformer into a power outlet and then into the EthernetBlaster communications cable. 5. Reconnect the power cable to the target circuit board to reapply power. ...
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... Connection to a Computer Using Default Factory Settings” on page 1–7. To configure your cable to use static IP addressing and complete your remote connection, follow the directions below: 1. Open the EthernetBlaster Status page. 2. Click the Change Settings tab and select Static IP from the Connection Type menu ...
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... Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing To configure the EthernetBlaster communications cable to use dynamic IP addressing, follow the directions below: 1 Depending on your connection mode, this section assumes that you have completed the steps in “Remote Connection via Network Using Default Factory Settings” on page 1– ...
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... Choose Programmer (Tools menu). 3. Click Hardware Setup. The Hardware Settings tab of the Hardware Setup dialog box is displayed. 4. Click Add Hardware. The Add Hardware dialog box is displayed. Select EthernetBlaster and click Auto Detect. 1 The server name list is automatically populated with the EthernetBlaster communications cable detected on your subnet if Auto Detect is selected ...
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... Start the Quartus II software. 2. Choose Programmer (Tools menu). 3. Click Hardware Setup. The Hardware Settings tab of the Hardware Setup dialog box is displayed. 4. Click JTAG Settings. The JTAG Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the corresponding hostname or IP address of the EthernetBlaster hardware to remove. Click Remove Server. 1 See on page 1– ...
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... EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable © June 2008 Altera Corporation Cable Setup ...
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... Firmware Upgrade Managing Passwords Networking allows multiple users in both remote and local locations to use the EthernetBlaster communications cable, increasing the productivity in prototyping and debugging. However, because of this flexibility necessary to limit and control user access using the provided password service in the EthernetBlaster communications cable setup ...
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... Click the Change Admin Password tab. See Figure 2–1. Change Admin Password Page 3. Enter the new administrative password in the New Password field and again in the Confirm New Password field. Click Apply. The new password takes effect immediately when logging back into the administrative web page. ...
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... Figure 2–2. Change Quartus II Remote Connection Password Page 3. Enter the new Quartus II remote connection password in the New Password field and again in the Confirm New Password field. Click Apply. The EthernetBlaster communications cable restarts. When the status LED emits a steady green light, the EthernetBlaster has successfully reset and the new password is effective ...
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... Do not turn off the EthernetBlaster communications cable power when performing the firmware upgrade or severe damage will occur. Firmware upgrades are included in Quartus II releases. Firmware upgrades and GPL source code updates are also available on the Altera website. For details http://www.altera.com/support/software/drivers/dri-index.html. ...
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... Figure 2–4. Upgrade Firmware Page 3. Click Browse and then locate and select the firmware file on your system. Click Apply. The EthernetBlaster communications cable restarts automatically after the firmware has been successfully upgraded. When the status LED returns to a steady green state, the EthernetBlaster communications cable has restarted successfully. © ...
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... EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide Chapter 2: EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Administration © June 2008 Altera Corporation Firmware Upgrade ...
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... EthernetBlaster communications cable to the circuit board via the connections discussed in this section. Voltage Requirements The EthernetBlaster V device being programmed. Connect pull-up resistors to the same power supply as the EthernetBlaster V Table 3–1. EthernetBlaster V Pin Voltage Requirements CC(TRGT) ...
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... Figure 3–1 below. Figure 3–1. Ethernet Jack Pin Number Designations EthernetBlaster Plug Connection The 10-pin female plug connects to a 10-pin male header on the circuit board containing the target device. See Figure 3–2. EthernetBlaseter 10-Pin Female Target-Side Plug Dimensions Table 3–2 identifies the 10-pin female plug pin names and the corresponding programming mode. Table 3– ...
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... I/O drivers. Circuit Board Header Connection The circuit board's 10-pin male header, which connects to the EthernetBlaster cable's 10-pin female plug, has two rows of five pins. These pins are connected to the device’s programming or configuration pins. pin male header. ...
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... Parameter Target supply voltage, 5.0-V operation Target supply voltage, 3.3-V operation V Target supply voltage, 2.5-V operation CC(TARGET) Target supply voltage, 1.8-V operation Target supply voltage, 1.5-V operation Table 3–5. EthernetBlaster Cable DC Operating Conditions Symbol Parameter High-level input voltage V IH High-level input voltage ...
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... Refer to the following procedures in Quartus II Help: ■ Programming a Single Device or Multiple Devices in JTAG or Passive Serial ■ Mode Programming a Single Device in Active Serial Programming Mode ■ Selecting the Communications Cable for the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer ■ ...
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... Examples: f \qdesigns directory, d: drive, chiptrip.gdf file. Italic Type with Initial Capital Document titles are shown in italic type with initial capital letters. Example: AN 75: High- Letters Speed Board Design. EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide Changes Made page ...
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... Signal and port names are shown in lowercase Courier type. Examples: Courier type input. Anything that must be typed exactly as it displays is shown in Courier type. For example: c:\qdesigns\tutorial\chiptrip.gdf Report File, references to parts of files (for example, the AHDL keyword well as logic function names (e.g., 1 ...