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Page 1: User Guide
101 Innovation Drive San Jose, CA 95134 www.altera.com EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide Software Version: Document Version: Document Date: July 2008... - Page 2 Copyright © 2008 Altera Corporation. All rights reserved. Altera, The Programmable Solutions Company, the stylized Altera logo, specific device designations, and all other words and logos that are identified as trademarks and/or service marks are, unless noted otherwise, the trademarks and service marks of Altera Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Introduction ................1–1 Supported Devices . - Page 4 EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide © July 2008 Altera Corporation...
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Page 5: List Of Figures
List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1–1: EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Ethernet Port, Target Port, and Base Views ..1-3 Figure 1–2: Remote Connection via Network ..........1-5 Figure 1–3: Connecting the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable to the Target Circuit Board . - Page 6 List of Figures EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide © July 2008 Altera Corporation...
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Page 7: List Of Tables
List of Tables List of Tables Table 1–1: Status LED Modes ..............1-3 Table 1–2: Programming Modes . - Page 8 viii List of Tables EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide © July 2008 Altera Corporation...
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Page 9: Chapter 1. About The Ethernetblaster Communications Cable
Introduction The EthernetBlaster communications cable connects to a standard Ethernet network port with an RJ-45 connector. This cable communicates with client systems using the TCP/IP protocol and supports both static and dynamic IP addressing. The EthernetBlaster communications cable can be plugged into an existing 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network to communicate with clients remotely or interfaced directly via a standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port using a crossover cable. -
Page 10: Software Requirements
1–2 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 ■... -
Page 11: Static & Dynamic Ip Addressing
Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Introduction Figure 1–1. EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Ethernet Port, Target Port, and Base Views 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. -
Page 12: Cable Setup
1–4 Refer to your operating system manual or contact your network administrator to verify that your network supports DHCP services and for instruction on how to change your IP address. To maintain your computer’s IP address and change the EthernetBlaster communications cable’s default IP address, see EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing”... -
Page 13: Figure 1-2: Remote Connection Via Network
Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Cable Setup Figure 1–2. Remote Connection via Network EthernetBlaster Communications Cable, Ethernet Port Side View ETHERNET Ethernet Jack CAT 5 UTP Standard Cable CAT 5 UTP Standard Cable 3. Connect the 10-pin female plug of the flexible, PCB-shielded cable labeled “BLASTER SIDE”... -
Page 14: Figure 1-4: Mac Address & Host Name
1–6 Always connect the network patch cable as instructed in connecting the power cord. This allows the EthernetBlaster communications cable to obtain a DHCP address (if your network is configured to do so). Wait until the Status LED emits a steady green light. 5. -
Page 15: Direct Connection To A Computer Using Default Factory Settings
Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Cable Setup Refer to your operating system manual or contact your network administrator for instruction on how to change your IP address. To maintain your computer’s IP address and change the EthernetBlaster communications cable default IP address, see EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing”... -
Page 16: Figure 1-6: Direct Connection To A Computer Using A Crossover Cable
1–8 2. Plug the EIA/TIA 568B connector of a crossover CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cable into the Ethernet jack on the EthernetBlaster communications cable, and the EIA/TIA 568A connector into your computer. See Figure 1–6. Direct Connection to a Computer Using a Crossover Cable EthernetBlaster Communications Cable, Ethernet Port Side View ETHERNET... -
Page 17: Figure 1-7: Direct Connection To A Computer Using A Standard Cable And A Crossover Adapter
Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Cable Setup Figure 1–7. Direct Connection to a Computer Using a Standard Cable and a Crossover Adapter EthernetBlaster Communications Cable, Ethernet Port Side View ETHERNET Ethernet Jack EIA/TIA 568B Connector 3. Connect the 10-pin female plug of the flexible, PCB-shielded cable labeled “BLASTER SIDE”... -
Page 18: Configuring The Ethernetblaster Hardware To Use Static Ip Addressing
1–10 Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing By default, the EthernetBlaster communications cable is factory configured to use dynamic IP addressing. 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 1–4, or “Direct Connection to a Computer Using Default Factory Settings”... -
Page 19: Configuring The Ethernetblaster Hardware To Use Dynamic Ip Addressing
Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Cable Setup Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing To configure the EthernetBlaster communications cable to use dynamic IP addressing, follow the directions below: Depending on your connection mode, this section assumes that you have completed the steps in “Remote Connection via Network Using Default Factory Settings”... -
Page 20: Setting Up The Ethernetblaster Hardware In The Quartus Ii Software
1–12 Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software Use the following steps to set up the EthernetBlaster communications cable in the Quartus II software. 1. 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. -
Page 21: Removing The Ethernetblaster Hardware From The Quartus Ii Software
Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Cable Setup The EthernetBlaster communications cable supports the Joint Test Action Group (JTAG), Passive Serial Programming, and Active Serial modes. Table 1–2. Programming Modes Mode Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) In-Socket Programming Passive Serial Programming Active Serial Programming Removing the EthernetBlaster Hardware from the Quartus II Software Changes to the EthernetBlaster communications cable setup, including password... - Page 22 1–14 Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Cable Setup EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide © June 2008 Altera Corporation...
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Page 23: Chapter 2. Ethernetblaster Communications Cable Administration
Introduction This chapter describes how to administer your EthernetBlaster communications cable: ■ Managing Passwords Changing the Administrative Password ■ Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password ■ ■ Resetting the Hardware ■ 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. -
Page 24: Changing The Quartus Ii Remote Connection Password
2–2 2. 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. -
Page 25: Resetting The Hardware
Chapter 2: EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Administration Resetting the Hardware 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. -
Page 26: Firmware Upgrade
2–4 Table 2–1. Default Factory Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Router DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 Administrative Password Quartus II Remote Connection Password Note: (1) The host name and MAC address are located on the label on the base of your cable. The last 4 digits of the MAC address represent the “XXXX”... -
Page 27: Figure 2-4: Upgrade Firmware Page
Chapter 2: EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Administration Firmware Upgrade 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. - Page 28 2–6 Chapter 2: EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Administration Firmware Upgrade EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide © June 2008 Altera Corporation...
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Page 29: Chapter 3. Ethernetblaster Communications Cable Specifications
Overview This chapter provides comprehensive information about the EthernetBlaster communications cable, including the following: EthernetBlaster Hardware Connections ■ Operating Conditions ■ EthernetBlaster Hardware Connections The EthernetBlaster cable connects to an Ethernet cable with a RJ45 jack to a 10/100Base-T Ethernet hub/switch (via a straight 8-wire data cable) or a 10/100Base- T Ethernet port of a PC (via a crossover data cable). -
Page 30: Ethernetblaster Ethernet Jack Connection
3–2 EthernetBlaster Ethernet Jack Connection The Ethernet cable Ethernet jack connects to the EthernetBlaster communications cable Ethernet port. The Ethernet jack pin number designations are shown in 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. -
Page 31: Circuit Board Header Connection
Chapter 3: EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Specifications Operating Conditions Table 3–2. EthernetBlaster Female Plug Signal Names & Programming Modes Configuration nCONFIG control Cyclone chip enable Active serial data DATAOUT Serial configuration device chip select Active serial data in DATA0 ASDI Signal ground The circuit board must supply VCC(TARGET) and ground to the EthernetBlaster cable for the I/O drivers. -
Page 32: Table 3-4: Ethernetblaster Cable Recommended Operating Conditions
3–4 Table 3–3. EthernetBlaster Cable Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol Parameter Input current Output current Table 3–4. EthernetBlaster Cable Recommended Operating Conditions Symbol Parameter Target supply voltage, 5.0-V operation Target supply voltage, 3.3-V operation 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. -
Page 33: Referenced Documents
Referenced Documents For more information on configuration and in-system programmability (ISP), see the following sources: AN 39: IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan Testing in Altera Devices ■ AN 95: In-System Programmability in MAX Devices ■ ■ Configuring Cyclone FPGAs ■ Configuring Cyclone II Devices ■... -
Page 34: Revision History
Info–2 Revision History The table below displays the revision history for the chapters in this user guide. Date and Document Version July 2008, Updates included: v1.1 Updated the style and format. ■ Created “Additional Information” ■ Updated Table ■ Updated Table ■... - Page 35 Chapter Info: Additional Information Typographic Conventions Visual Cue Italic type Internal timing parameters and variables are shown in italic type. Examples: t Variable names are enclosed in angle brackets (< >) and shown in italic type. Example: <file name>, <project name>.pof file. Initial Capital Letters Keyboard keys and menu names are shown with initial capital letters.