Programming The Fpga, Cpld, Or Platform Flash Prom Via Usb; Connecting The Usb Cable - Xilinx MIcroBlaze Development Spartan-3E 1600E Kit User Manual

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Programming the FPGA, CPLD, or Platform Flash PROM via USB

As shown in
embedded USB-based programming logic and an USB endpoint with a Type B connector.
Via a USB cable connection with the host PC, the iMPACT programming software directly
programs the FPGA, the Platform Flash PROM, or the on-board CPLD. Direct
programming of the parallel or serial Flash PROMs is not presently supported.

Connecting the USB Cable

The kit includes a standard USB Type A/Type B cable, similar to the one shown in
Figure
The wider and narrower Type A connector fits the USB connector at the back of the
computer.
After installing the Xilinx software, connect the square Type B connector to the MicroBlaze
Development Kit board, as shown in
board, immediately next to the Ethernet connector. When the board is powered on, the
Windows operating system should recognize and install the associated driver software.
Figure 4-4: Connect the USB Type B Connector to the MicroBlaze Development Kit
MicroBlaze Development Kit Spartan-3E 1600 Edition User Guide
UG257 (v1.1) December 5, 2007
Programming the FPGA, CPLD, or Platform Flash PROM via USB
Figure 4-1, page 24, the MicroBlaze Development Kit board includes
4-3. The actual cable color might vary from the picture.
Figure 4-3: Standard USB Type A/Type B Cable
USB Type B Connector
Connects to USB connector on Starter Kit
USB Type A Connector
Connects to USB connector on computer
Figure 4-4. The USB connector is on the left side of the
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Board Connector
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