PL-MASTERBLASTER Altera, PL-MASTERBLASTER Datasheet - Page 17

• Manufacturer Part Number: PL-MASTERBLASTER
• Description: CABLE PROGRAMMING RS-232/USB
• Manufacturer: Altera
• Series: MasterBlaster™r

Specifications of PL-MASTERBLASTER

• Accessory Type: Download Cable
• For Use With/related Products: MAX®II - 3000A, 7000, 9000
• Other names: 544-1246

Chapter 2: MasterBlaster Serial/USB Communications Cable Data Sheet
Operating Conditions
LED Status
Operating Conditions
© July 2008 Altera Corporation
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When 5.0- or 3.3-V power is not available on the circuit board, the MasterBlaster cable can be
powered by either DC power or the USB cable.
For the MasterBlaster cable’s output drivers, connect the circuit board’s V
ground to the MasterBlaster cable’s VCC, VIO, and GND pins.
Circuit Board Header Connection
The MasterBlaster cable’s 10-pin female plug connects to a 10-pin male header on the
circuit board. The 10-pin male header has two rows of five pins, which are connected
to the device’s programming or configuration pins.
of a typical 10-pin male header.
Although a 10-pin surface mount header can be used for the JTAG, AS or PS
download cable, Altera recommends using a through-hole connector due to the
repeated insertion and removal force needed.
Figure 2–1. 10-Pin Male Header Dimensions
The purpose of the LED indicator lights located on the MasterBlaster download cable
is to provide information about the status of the MasterBlaster cable.
the indicator and status of the MasterBlaster cable.
Table 2–1. LED Status Indicator
Table 2–2
operating conditions, and DC operating conditions for the MasterBlaster cable.
Amber
Green
Green
Color
through
Blink Frequency
2–6
Top View
Slow
Slow
Fast
summarize the absolute maximum ratings, recommended
Cable ready
Performing a logic analysis
Programming in progress
0.100
MasterBlaster Serial/USB Communications Cable User Guide
Side View
0.100
Figure 2–1
Description
0.025 Sq.
shows the dimensions
0.235
Table 2–1
CC
and
lists
2–5