Altera USB Blaster User Manual
USB-Blaster Download Cable User Guide
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Contents
Introduction to USB-Blaster Download Cable...................................................1-1
Specifications for USB-Blaster Download Cable................................................2-1
Using the USB-Blaster Download Cable.............................................................3-1
USB-Blaster Revision...................................................................................................................................1-1
Supported Devices and Host Systems.......................................................................................................1-1
Block Diagram and Dimension..................................................................................................................2-1
Cable-to-Board Connection.......................................................................................................................2-2
Pin Description.............................................................................................................................................2-2
Operating Conditions..................................................................................................................................2-3
Power Requirements....................................................................................................................................2-5
RoHS Compliance........................................................................................................................................2-6
Installing the USB-Blaster Driver on Windows.......................................................................................3-1
Installing the USB-Blaster Driver on Linux.............................................................................................3-1
Installing on Red Hat Enterprise 4 or Earlier Versions..............................................................3-2
Installing on Red Hat Enterprise 5................................................................................................ 3-2
Setting up the USB-Blaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software........................................................3-2
Connecting the USB-Blaster Download Cable to the Board................................................................. 3-3
Revision History for USB-Blaster Download Cable User Guide....................... 4-1
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Introduction to USB-Blaster Download Cable
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The USB-Blaster™ download cable interfaces a USB port on a host computer to an Altera® FPGA
mounted on a printed circuit board. The cable sends configuration data from the host computer to a
standard 10-pin header connected to the FPGA. You can use the USB-Blaster download cable to
iteratively download configuration data to a system during prototyping or to program data into the
system during production.
USB-Blaster Revision
Table 1-1: USB-Blaster Revision
Revision Indicator Description RoHS Compliant
Rev. A Ribbon cable. No
revision marking on the
casing.
Rev. B "Rev. B" on the casing. 10-pin female connector that is connected
Rev. C "Rev. C" on the casing. 10-pin female connector that is connected
10-pin female connector that is connected
to the USB-Blaster through a ribbon cable.
to the USB-Blaster through a flexible PCB
cable.
to the USB-Blaster through a flexible PCB
cable.
No
No
Yes
Supported Devices and Host Systems
You can use the USB-Blaster download cable with supported Altera FPGAs, serial configuration devices,
and host systems.
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trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective holders as described at www.altera.com/common/legal.html. 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. Altera customers are advised to obtain the latest version of device
specifications before relying on any published information and before placing orders for products or services.
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Supported Devices and Host Systems
Table 1-2: Supported Devices and Host Systems
FPGA Serial Configuration Device Host System
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Stratix® series
Arria® series
Cyclone® series
MAX® series
EPCS devices
EPCQ devices
EPCQ-L devices
Windows
Linux
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USBInterface
Chip
EPM7064AETC44
I/Os
I/Os
V
CC (TRGT)
Pin 1
V
CC
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
I/O
USBVCC
USB
Receptacle
10-Pin
Female Plug
Voltage Translator
Circuitry
0.5 (1)
7.5 (1)
2.5
1.0
2.0
(1) Applies to Rev. B and Rev. C.
All Dimensions are in inches.
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Specifications for USB-Blaster Download Cable
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The USB-Blaster download cable has a universal USB connector that plugs into the PC USB port, and a
female connector that plugs into a male header on the device board. This section shows the hardware
components, their dimensions, and lists the pins, operating conditions and power requirements.
Block Diagram and Dimension
Figure 2-1: Block Diagram of the USB-Blaster Download Cable
Figure 2-2: Dimension of the USB-Blaster Download Cable
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2015 Altera Corporation. All rights reserved. ALTERA, ARRIA, CYCLONE, ENPIRION, MAX, MEGACORE, NIOS, QUARTUS and STRATIX words and logos are
trademarks of Altera Corporation and registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other words and logos identified as
trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective holders as described at www.altera.com/common/legal.html. 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. Altera customers are advised to obtain the latest version of device
specifications before relying on any published information and before placing orders for products or services.
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