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FlashPro5 Device Programmer Quickst art Card
This quickstart card applies only to the FlashPro5 device programmer.
Kit Contents
Software Installation
FlashPro or FlashPro Express software is automatically installed as part of the Libero® System-on-Chip (SoC)
software. If you are using the FlashPro5 device programmer for standalone programming or on a dedicated machine,
download and install the latest release of the FlashPro or FlashPro Express from the Microsemi® website.
The installation will guide you through the setup. Complete the software installation before connecting the FlashPro5
device programmer to your PC.
Note: The minimum version req uirements to run FlashPro5 o n Wi ndo ws are Libero So C v11.3/ FlashPro v11.3 and on
Linux are Libero SoC v 11.4/ FlashPro v11.4:
www.microsemi.com/products/fpga-soc/design-resources/programming/flashpro
Hardware Installation
After installing the software successfully, connect one end of the USB cable to the FlashPro5 device programmer and
the other end to your PC’s USB port. The Found Hardw are Wizard will op en twice. Use the wizard to install the driver
automatically (recommended). If the Found Hardware Wizard cannot find the drivers automatically, then ensure you
have properly installed the FlashPro software prior to installing the hardware. If the drivers still cannot be installed
automatically, then install them from a list or specific location (advanced).
If FlashPro was installed as part of the Libero SoC default installation, the drivers are located at
C:/Libero/Designer/Drivers/Manual. For a standalone Libero SoC FlashPro defa ult installation, the drivers are located
at C:/Microsemi/FlashPro_<ver>/Drivers/. Microsemi recommends the automatic driver installation.
Note: FlashPro5 uses pin 4 of the JTAG conne ctor whe reas FlashPro3 ha d no connection to this pin. FlashPro5 pin 4
of the JTAG header is a PROG_MODE output drive signal. PROG_MODE toggles between programming and normal
operation. The PROG_MODE signal is intended to drive an N or P Channel MOSFET to control the output of a voltage
regulator between the programming voltage of 1.5 V and normal operation voltage of 1.2 V. This is required for
ProASIC®3L, IGLOO® V2, and IGLOO PLUS V2 devices because, al though they can operate at 1.2 V, they must be
programmed with a VCC core voltage of 1.5 V.
Quantity Description
1 FlashPro5 programmer standalone unit
1 USB A to mini-B USB cable
1 FlashPro5 10-pin ribbon cable
Figure 1 • Pin Assignments
Pin 4 on FlashPro5 programmers MUST NOT be connected or used for anything other than its intended purpose.
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Common Issues
If the On LED does not light up after FlashPro5 driver installation, the driver might not be installed correctly and you
must troubleshoot the installation. For more information, refer to the FlashPro Software and Hardware Installation
Guide and the “Known Issues and Workarounds” section of the FlashPro software release notes:
www.microsemi.com/products/fpga-soc/design-resources/programming/flashpro.
FlashPro5 may not operate correctly if pin 4 of the JTAG connector is improperly used.
Document ation Resources
Refer to the FlashPro software page for further information:
www.microsemi.com/products/fpga-soc/design-resources/programming/flashpro
Technical Support and Cont act s
Technical sup port is available on line and by email.To find your local re presentative visit Microsemi SoC Sales offices,
including Representatives and Distributors wh i c h are located worldwide.
CE (European Conformance)
This product complies with the requirements specified in EMC Directive 2004/108/IEC and RoHS Directive
2011/65/EU.
