Description The configurator in-system programming cable (ISP cable) is a PC-only based cable that attaches to the parallel port of a computer. This cable can be used to download and verify configuration data cascading up to 8 devices. This cable allows designers to quickly and economically program Atmel's family of AT17 configuration memories. It also provides support for new devices in the AT17 family prior to third-party programmer support being available. Therefore, it is a truly portable solution that allows engineers to work from their lab bench or office. Supported Devices The AT17 series configurators can interface with many SRAM-based FPGA families. This document is limited to example implementations for the following families: * * * * Atmel - AT94K(FPSLIC), AT40K, AT6K Xilinx - XC4000, XC5200, Spartan(R), Spartan2, Virtex(R), VirtexE Altera - EPF6K, EPF8K, EPF10K Cypress - Delta39K15, 39K30, 39K50, 39K100, 39K165, 39K200 Software Support Make sure to use the latest CPS software (http://www.atmel.com/atmel/products/prod185.htm). CPS is used to program configurators and supports both the ATDH2200E programming board and this ISP cable. CPS also includes a conversion utility which supports Cypress, Xilinx and Altera file formats. The software, in conjunction with Atmel ISP cable, can be used to download an Atmel, Cypress, Xilinx or Altera programming file directly to Atmel's configurator(s). * * * * * * * * * In-System Programming Cable ATDH2225 FPGA Configuration EEPROM Memory CPS - Configurator Programming System GUI Bbased Interface Supports Windows(R) 95/98/2000 and Windows NT(R) Supports up to 8 devices Supports programming reset polarity Verification routines to validate programming Accepts HEX, MCS, POF, RBF, HXU and BST file formats Online help Ability to enable or disable internal oscillator For specific information on using the CPS software, refer to the ATDH2200E Programming Kit User Guide. Rev. 2288A-05/01 1 Connecting Cable to Target System The cable draws its power from the target system through VCC and GND. Therefore, power to the cable, as well as to the target FPGA, must be stable. Do not connect any signals before connecting VCC and GND. Connect the programming dongle to your printer parallel port. Connect the other end with 10-pin header to your target system (Figure 1). Your target system should have the 10-pin header pin layout as follow in order to match the download cable (Figure 2). The pin 9 of the 10-pin header on the target system is a key pin; therefore, it is cut off. The control signals generated by the software are fed to the header. The programming algorithms written by Atmel can be used to program an AT17 device in-system. Figure 1. In-System Programming Application Parallel Port Target System FPGA PC ATDH2225 Configurator In-System Programming Cable (Direct connects to PC) In-System Programming Connector Header Figure 2. In-System Programming Header DATA SCLK NC GND NC 2 ATDH2225 FPGA FPGA 1 3 5 7 9 2 4 6 8 10 CE RESET/OE NC VCC (SER_EN)GND AT17C/LVXXX Configurator ATDH2225 FPGA Table 1. 10-pin Header Pin Location on Target Board Notes: 1(DATA) 2(CE) 3(SCLK) 4(RESET/OE) 5(SW1) 6(SW2) 7(GND) 8(VCC) 9(NC) 10(SER_EN/GND) 1. Pin 10 activates "SER_EN" on target board. 2. Pin 9 is the polarizing pin (cut off). 3. The 10-pin header is 0.1' spacing Pin 5 and Pin 6 of the 10-pin header are the two signals which able to decode for cascading up to 8 devices. The latest CPS software has the ability to control the 2 signals SW1, SW2 and by using the A2 pin of the device, you can select up to 8 devices. Therefore, you could use a 2-to-4 decoder to cascade 8 devices using our existing ISP circuit (see Figure 3). Figure 3. ISP of Cascaded AT17C/LV002s in AT40K FPGA Applications Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc Vcc DATA SCLK SW1 0 1 2 3 SW1 2-to-4 decoder 1 3 5 7 9 2 CE 4 Reset/OE Vcc 6 SW2 8 10 GND SW2 Vcc #5 AT17C/LV002 DATA RESET/OE CE CLK SER_EN #1 AT17C/LV002 DATA RESET/OE CE CLK CEO(A2) READY SER_EN CEO(A2) READY VCC FPGA RESET RESET #7 AT17C/LV002 DIN INIT CON CCLK DATA RESET/OE CE CLK SER_EN #3 AT17C/LV002 DATA RESET/OE CLK CE CLK SER_EN CEO(A2) READY CEO(A2) READY M2 M1 M0 VCC GND #6 AT17C/LV002 DATA RESET/OE CE CLK SER_EN #2 AT17C/LV002 DATA RESET/OE CE CLK CEO(A2) READY SER_EN CEO(A2) READY VCC #8 AT17C/LV002 DATA RESET/OE CE CLK SER_EN CEO(A2) READY #4 AT17C/LV002 DATA RESET/OE CLK CE CLK SER_EN CEO(A2) READY 3 Table 2. 2 Devices Device A2 Device #1 pull down Device #2 pull up Note: No additional logic required, SW1 and SW2 not used. Table 3. 4 Devices Device SW1 A2 Device #1 0 pull down Device #2 1 pull down Device #3 0 pull up Device #4 1 pull up Note: SW1 and some additional logic required for selecting up to 4 devices. Table 4. 8 Devices Device SW1 SW2 A2 Device #1 0 0 pull down Device #2 0 1 pull down Device #3 1 0 pull down Device #4 1 1 pull down Device #5 0 0 pull up Device #6 0 1 pull up Device #7 1 0 pull up Device #8 1 1 pull up Note: SW1, SW2 and some additional logic required for selecting up to 8 devices. Table 5. For 020 Max. is 4 Devices Device SW2 SW1 Device #1 0 0 Device #2 0 1 Device #3 1 0 Device #4 1 1 Note: 2 to 4 devices and some additional logic required for selecting up to 4 devices. The AT17C/LV020 device is implemented using two 1-Mb Configurator EEPROMs in a multi-chip module. The A2 pin of the first internal 1Mb is set to Low by the internal pulldown circuitry. An external 4.7 k pull-up must be connected to the A2 pin of the second internal 1Mb in order to program the second device. To work with the AT17C/LV020 devices, A2 should always have a pull up on the target system. The CPS software will implement the correct A2 value to program both internal devices. In fact, to program an AT17C/LV020 is just like programming two 1-Mb Configurator EEPROMs in casacade configuration. 4 ATDH2225 FPGA ATDH2225 FPGA Due to the fact that the AT17C/LV002 device is a single-die solution, an external pull-up or pull-down resistor can be connected to the A2 pin in order to program the data to the device. As long as the software A2 setting is matched with the hardware A2 pin setting, the data can be programmed to the device. The tables on page 4 allow you to select any device out of the 8 devices, which can work with the ISP download cable. The circuit is limited to example implementation for the Atmel vendor only. It is the same idea for Xilinx and Altera applications. In addition, user can still use the existing ISP circuit, which from the 2-megabit cascade document with the same ISP download cable. Related Documents ATDH2200E Programming Kit User Guide AT17C/LV device datasheet Programming Specification for Atmel's FPGA Serial Configuration Memories Technical Support Use the ATDH2200E Programming Kit User Guide Review the Configurator FAQ at www.atmel.com Contact your local Atmel representative or distributor who provided the ISP download cable for technical support Contact your local Atmel FAE (available at most sales offices) Contact the Atmel configurator technical support hotline: (408) 436-4119 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST) E-mail Atmel configurator technical support: configurator@atmel.com Fax your inquires to "Configurator Tech Support" at: (408) 487-2637 5 Schematic 6 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 DATA_IN VCC 3 TriState BiDir Data CE_IN 4 4.7K VCC RESET/OE_IN 5 6 7 8 9 CLK_IN 10 ACK 2 4 6 8 11 RESET/OE_IN 13 CE_IN 15 CLK_IN 17 D0 11 12 1A1 1A2 1A3 1A4 2A1 2A2 2A3 2A4 1 1G 19 2G 1Y1 1Y2 1Y3 1Y4 2Y1 2Y2 2Y3 2Y4 VCC GND 18 16 14 12 9 7 5 3 DATA DI CLK DO GND NC VCC ACK RESET/OE CE CLK 20 1 3 5 7 9 2 4 6 8 10 CE RESET/OE ERR VCC GND 22 ohms 10 .1uF Harris CD74LPT244 13 ATMEL CORPORATION Title: Size: A Date: FPGA Configurator Programmer Document Number: CHW5450 (ATDH2200) September 22, 1999 Sheet: Rev: 9 1 OF 1 This cable would perform ISP without the use of the ATDH2200 board. 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