Altera Ethernet Blaster Communications Cable User guide

EthernetBlaster Communications Cable

User Guide

101 Innovation Drive

San Jose, CA 95134 www.altera.com

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July 2008

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Contents

Chapter 1. About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Static & Dynamic IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Cable Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Remote Connection via Network Using Default Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Direct Connection to a Computer Using Default Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12

Removing the EthernetBlaster Hardware from the Quartus II Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13

Chapter 2. EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Administration

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Managing Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Changing the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Resetting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Chapter 3. EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Specifications

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

EthernetBlaster Hardware Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Voltage Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

EthernetBlaster Ethernet Jack Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

EthernetBlaster Plug Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Circuit Board Header Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Chapter Info. Additional Information

Referenced Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info–1

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info–2

How to Contact Altera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info–2

Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info–2

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EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide

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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 . . . . . . 1-5

Figure 1–4: MAC Address & Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Figure 1–5: EthernetBlaster Configuration Administrative Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Figure 1–6: Direct Connection to a Computer Using a Crossover Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Figure 1–7: Direct Connection to a Computer Using a Standard Cable and a Crossover Adapter . . . . . . 1-9

Figure 1–8: EthernetBlaster Change Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Figure 1–9: EthernetBlaster Change Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Figure 1–10: Hardware Setup Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Figure 2–1: Change Admin Password Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Figure 2–2: Change Quartus II Remote Connection Password Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Figure 2–3: Machine Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Figure 2–4: Upgrade Firmware Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Figure 3–1: Ethernet Jack Pin Number Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Figure 3–2: EthernetBlaseter 10-Pin Female Target-Side Plug Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Figure 3–3: 10-Pin Male Header Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

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List of Tables vii

List of Tables

Table 1–1: Status LED Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Table 1–2: Programming Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Table 2–1: Default Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Table 3–1: EthernetBlaster VCC(TRGT) Pin Voltage Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Table 3–2: EthernetBlaster Female Plug Signal Names & Programming Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Table 3–3: EthernetBlaster Cable Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Table 3–4: EthernetBlaster Cable Recommended Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Table 3–5: EthernetBlaster Cable DC Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4



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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. Because design changes are downloaded directly to the device, prototyping is easy and you can accomplish multiple design iterations in quick succession. Harnessing the power of an Ethernet network, multiple users can remotely access Altera ® devices, bringing a new level of productivity to prototyping and debugging.

Supported Devices

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You can use the EthernetBlaster communications cable to download configuration data to the following Altera devices:

Stratix ® series FPGAs

Cyclone ® series FPGAs

MAX

APEX

ACEX

Mercury

FLEX

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®

® series CPLDs

series FPGAs

1K FPGAs

™ FPGAs

series FPGAs

Excalibur ™ FPGAs

You can perform in-system programming of the following devices:

■ Advanced configuration devices, including EPC2, EPC4, EPC8, and EPC16 devices.

■ Serial configuration devices, including EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64 and

EPCS128 devices.

In addition, the EthernetBlaster communications cable supports target systems using

5.0-V TTL, 3.3-V LVTTL/LVCMOS, and single-ended I/O standards from 3.3 V down to 1.5 V.

Power Requirements

The EthernetBlaster communications cable requires between 1.5 V and 5.0 V from the target circuit board, and 12.0 VDC (0.875A) input power for the EthernetBlaster

V

CCSUPPLY

(a 12.0 VDC wall transformer is supplied).

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Introduction

The EthernetBlaster V

CC(TARGET) pin must be connected to the appropriate voltage for 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

CC(TARGET)

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Software Requirements

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The EthernetBlaster communications cable is available on the Windows, UNIX, and

Linux platforms, including the following:

Windows NT 4.0

Windows 2000

Windows XP x32 edition and x64 edition

Windows Vista x32 edition and x64 edition

Solaris 2.6

Solaris 2.7/7

Solaris 8/9

Solaris 10

Red Hat Linux version 7.3

Red Hat Linux version 8.0

Red Hat Linux version 9

Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3.0

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

HP-UX version 11.0 or later

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Use the Quartus ® II software beginning with version 4.0 to configure your device. The

EthernetBlaster communications cable also supports the following tools:

■ Quartus II Programmer (for programming and configuration), which you can run within the Quartus II software or as a stand-alone version

■ Quartus II SignalTap ® II Logic Analyzer (for logic analysis), which you can run within the Quartus II software or as a stand-alone version

Nios ® II IDE (for software downloading and debugging)

Nios II IDE Flash Programmer (for programming Flash devices)

Connections

The EthernetBlaster communications cable houses an Ethernet port on one side and a

10-pin female target port on the opposite side. The Ethernet port side contains an

Ethernet port, a reset button, and a DC12V jack. The target port side includes the 10pin female target port and LED status light. The base of the cable includes the MAC

address and host name. Figure 1–1

shows the side and base views of the hardware.



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 DC12V

Target Port View

TARGET

STATUS

Ethernet Port

Machine Reset

DC12V Jack

Base View

10-Pin Target Port

Status LED

MAC Address

Host Name

Ethernet Blaster

Copyright 2004 Altera Corporation

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Host Name: acebXXXX

1–3

The status LED on the target port side of the cable displays the operation status of the

EthernetBlaster communications cable. See

Table 1–1

for a description of each LED status modes.

Table 1–1. Status LED Modes

Status LED

Red-Green

Green, blinking

Green, steady

Blue, blinking

Status Description

Power on, reset

Cable initialization

Cable ready

Downloading data to target printed circuit board

Static & Dynamic IP Addressing

The EthernetBlaster communications cable supports both static IP and dynamic IP addressing, the latter by means of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). By default, the EthernetBlaster cable is configured at the factory to use dynamic IP addressing. Upon power up, the cable attempts to obtain an IP address from your network DHCP server. The Status LED is green and blinking while the network address is being obtained and the cable is initializing. This process may take up to two minutes.

When an IP address is obtained and the cable is ready to use, the status LED emits a steady green light. If the attempt to obtain an IP address is unsuccessful (the DHCP server may be down or absent), the cable switches to static IP addressing. The default

IP address is configured to 192.168.0.50. If static IP addressing is used, you must configure your computer to an IP address in the same subnet as the cable to communicate with it. The default setting requires your address to be in the 192.168.0.X network domain.




Cable Setup

1 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 “Configuring the

EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on page 1–10

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The EthernetBlaster communications cable includes a self-hosted administrative web page, allowing you to configure various aspects of cable operation. The following section describes how to access this web page based on your mode of connection.

Cable Setup

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This section describes how to install and set up the EthernetBlaster communications cable for device configuration or programming including the following setups:

Remote Connection via Network Using Default Factory Settings

Direct Connection to a Computer Using Default Factory Settings

Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing

Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing

Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software

Removing the EthernetBlaster Hardware from the Quartus II Software

1 For plug and header dimensions, pin names, and operating conditions, see

“EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Specifications” on page 3–1

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Remote Connection via Network Using Default Factory Settings

Use the following steps to connect remotely to the EthernetBlaster communications cable:

1 These steps assume no changes have been made to the default factory settings.

1. Disconnect the power cable from the circuit board.

2. Plug one end of a standard CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cable into the Ethernet jack on the EthernetBlaster communications cable, and the other end into a network port

of a switch, router, or hub. See Figure 1–2

below.




Cable Setup

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Figure 1–2. Remote Connection via Network

EthernetBlaster Communications Cable,

Ethernet Port Side View

ETHERNET DC12V

Ethernet

Jack

ETHERNET

Switch, Router, or Hub

CAT 5 UTP

Standard Cable

CAT 5 UTP

Standard Cable

.

.

1

.

8

Ethernet Jack

6

7

4

5

8

2

3

Pin EIA/TIA 568B Wire Color

1 White with Orange Stripe

Orange with White Stripe

White with Green Stripe

Blue with White Stripe

White with

Green

White with

Brown

Blue Stripe with White Stripe

Brown Stripe with White Stripe

Ethernet Connector

EIA/TIA 568B

3. Connect the 10-pin female plug of the flexible, PCB-shielded cable labeled

“BLASTER SIDE” to the 10-pin female target port on the Ethernet communications cable, and the 10-pin female plug of the cable labeled “TARGET SIDE” to the 10pin male header on the target circuit board as shown in

Figure 1–3 on page 1–5 .

Figure 1–3. Connecting the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable to the Target Circuit Board

10-pin Female Connector (connects to the target printed circuit board

10-pin male header)

Pin 1 of the Flexible PCB

Shielded-Cable Facing this Side

IN

1

T

A

R

G

E

T

S

ID

E

B

L

A

S

T

E

R

S

ID

E

ETHERNET

EthernetBlaster

DC12V

4. Plug the supplied 12.0 VDC wall transformer into a power outlet and then into the

EthernetBlaster communications cable.




Cable Setup

1 Always connect the network patch cable as instructed in

step 2 before

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. Reconnect the power cable to the circuit board to reapply power.

6. If your network supports DHCP, see step 7 on the following page for configuration instructions. If your network does not support DHCP, see step 8 on

the following page for configuration instructions.

7. If your network supports DHCP, you can access the EthernetBlaster

Configuration administrative web page using a web browser with the hostname as the address. The hostname is located on the label on the base of the

EthernetBlaster communications cable as shown in

Figure 1–4 on page 1–6

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Figure 1–4. MAC Address & Host Name

EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Bottom View

Ethernet Blaster

Copyright 2004 Altera Corporation

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Host Name: acebXXXX

The last 4 digits of the MAC address are the same as the last 4 digits of the host name.

Use the hostname as the address to access the EthernetBlaster communications cable configuration administrative web page.

Browse to http://<host name> and specify the host name from the label on the base of your EthernetBlaster communications cable. The EthernetBlaster login window opens.

1

Note that the last 4 digits of the MAC address match the last 4 digits of the host name on the label on the base of your EthernetBlaster cable.

or

If you know the IP address obtained by the EthernetBlaster communications cable, you can access the administrative web page by entering this address in your browser.

1 See

step 9 on the following page for system configuration details.

8. If your network does not support DHCP, you must configure your computer to an address in the 192.168.0.X network domain, and then browse to http://192.168.0.50.

See

step 9

on the following page for system configuration details.




Cable Setup

1–7

1 Refer to your operating system manual or contact your network administrator for instruction on how to change your IP address.

1 To maintain your computer’s IP address and change the EthernetBlaster

communications cable default IP address, see “Configuring the

EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on page 1–10 .

9. In the EthernetBlaster login window, enter admin as the login and password as the default password. The EthernetBlaster Status page opens, displaying the status of your EthernetBlaster communications cable, including the current IP

address. See Figure 1–5

.

Figure 1–5. EthernetBlaster Configuration Administrative Page

1 See

“Managing Passwords” on page 2–1 to manage your password after

initial login.

10. Proceed to

“Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–12 to set up your hardware in the Quartus II software.

Direct Connection to a Computer Using Default Factory Settings

The EthernetBlaster communications cable can be connected directly to the network port of a computer. This setup does not allow remote users to access the


Use the following steps to connect the EthernetBlaster communications cable directly to your system:

1 These steps assume no changes have been made to the default factory settings.

1. Disconnect the power cable from the circuit board.




Cable Setup

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

below.

Figure 1–6. Direct Connection to a Computer Using a Crossover Cable

Computer



ETHERNET DC12V

Ethernet

Jack

Ethernet Jack

CAT 5 UTP

Crossover Cable

ETHERNET

1 . . . 8

7

8

5

6

2

3

4

Pin EIA/TIA 568B Wire Color

1 White with Orange Stripe

Orange


White with Green Stripe with White Stripe

White with Blue Stripe

Green with White Stripe

White with Brown Stripe

Brown with White Stripe

Ethernet EIA/TIA 568B Connector Connected to the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable

CAT 5 UTP Crossover Cable

1 . . . 8

5

6

7

8

3

4

Pin EIA/TIA 568A Wire Color

1 White with Green Stripe

2 Green with White Stripe

White with Orange Stripe


White with Blue Stripe

Orange with White Stripe

White with

Brown

Brown Stripe with White Stripe

Ethernet EIA/TIA 568A Connector

Connected to the Computer

CAT 5 UTP Crossover Cable or

Plug one end of a standard CAT5 UTP 4-pair patch cable into the Ethernet jack on the

EthernetBlaster communications cable, and add a crossover adapter to the other end of the cable. Plug the adapter end of the cable into your computer. See

Figure 1–7 on page 1–9

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Cable Setup

Figure 1–7. Direct Connection to a Computer Using a Standard Cable and a Crossover Adapter

Computer

1–9

Ethernet

Jack



ETHERNET DC12V

EIA/TIA 568B

Connector

CAT 5 UTP

Standard Cable

Crossover

Adapter

ETHERNET

ETHERNET

EIA/TIA 568B

Connector

Ethernet Jack

3. Connect the 10-pin female plug of the flexible, PCB-shielded cable labeled

“BLASTER SIDE” to the 10-pin female target port on the Ethernet communications cable, and the 10-pin female plug of the cable labeled “TARGET SIDE” to the 10pin male header on the target circuit board as shown in


4. Plug the supplied 12.0 VDC wall transformer into a power outlet and then into the


5. Reconnect the power cable to the target circuit board to reapply power.

6. To access the EthernetBlaster Status web page, configure your computer to an address in the 192.168.0.X network domain and then browse to http://192.168.0.50.

The EthernetBlaster login window opens.

1 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 “Configuring the EthernetBlaster

Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on page 1–10

.

7. In the EthernetBlaster login window, enter admin as the login and password as the default password. The EthernetBlaster Status page opens displaying the status of your EthernetBlaster communications cable including the current IP

address. See Figure 1–5

.

1

See “Managing Passwords” on page 2–1

to manage your password after initial login.

8. To set up the EthernetBlaster communications cable in the Quartus II software, see

“Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–12

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Cable Setup

Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing

By default, the EthernetBlaster communications cable is factory configured to use dynamic IP addressing.

1 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” on page 1–7

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To configure your cable to use static IP addressing and complete your remote connection, follow the directions below:

1. Open the EthernetBlaster Status page.

2. Click the Change Settings tab and select Static IP from the Connection Type menu. Enter the desired IP address and other appropriate data in the settings

fields. See Figure 1–8 on page 1–10 .

1

Contact your network administrator if you do not know the settings to complete the Change Settings page.

Figure 1–8. EthernetBlaster Change Settings Page

3. Click Apply. The EthernetBlaster communications cable automatically restarts.

When the status LED returns to a steady green state, the EthernetBlaster communications cable has successfully restarted and can now be added to the

Quartus II software. See “Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the

Quartus II Software” on page 1–12

.




Cable Setup

1–11

Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing

To configure the EthernetBlaster communications cable to use dynamic IP addressing, follow the directions below:

1 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” on page 1–7

.

1. Open the EthernetBlaster Status page.

2. Click the Change Settings tab and select DHCP from the Connection Type menu.

See

Figure 1–9 below.

Figure 1–9. EthernetBlaster Change Settings Page

1 Contact your network administrator if you do not know the settings to complete the Change Settings page.

3. Click Apply. The EthernetBlaster communications cable automatically restarts.

When the status LED returns to a steady green state, the EthernetBlaster communications cable has successfully restarted and can now be added to the

Quartus II software. See “Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the

Quartus II Software” on page 1–12

.




Cable Setup

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.

4. Click Add Hardware. The Add Hardware dialog box is displayed. Select

EthernetBlaster and click Auto Detect.

1

The server name list is automatically populated with the EthernetBlaster communications cable detected on your subnet if Auto Detect is selected.

However, if the cable is not on your subnet, you must manually type the name or IP address of the EthernetBlaster cable in the Server Name field of the Add Hardware dialog box.

If you are using a direct connection to your computer, type 192.168.0.50 in the Server Name field.

5. Type the server password in the Server password field (“password” is the factory default), and click OK.

6. EthernetBlaster is now visible in the Available hardware items list of the

Hardware Setup

dialog box, as shown in Figure 1–10 below.

Figure 1–10. Hardware Setup Dialog Box

7. Click Close to close the Hardware Setup dialog box.

8. In the Mode list, select the desired mode (Programmer window).

Table 1–2

describes each mode.




Cable Setup

1–13

1 The EthernetBlaster communications cable supports the Joint Test Action

Group (JTAG), Passive Serial Programming, and Active Serial modes.

Table 1–2. Programming Modes

Mode Mode Description

Joint Test Action Group

(JTAG)

In-Socket Programming

Programs or configures all Altera devices supported by the

Quartus II software, excluding FLEX 6000 devices.

Not supported by the EthernetBlaster cable.

Passive Serial Programming Configures all Altera devices supported by the Quartus II software, excluding the following devices: MAX 3000 and MAX 7000 devices, advanced configuration devices, and serial configuration devices.

Active Serial Programming Programs a single EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, or EPCS128 serial configuration device.

Removing the EthernetBlaster Hardware from the Quartus II Software

Changes to the EthernetBlaster communications cable setup, including password change and IP addressing mode change, necessitate removal of the cable from the

Quartus II Programmer Hardware setup on client systems, followed by adding the cable back into the Quartus II Programmer Hardware setup. To remove the

EthernetBlaster communications cable from the Quartus II Programmer hardware setup, follow the instructions below.

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.

4. Click JTAG Settings. The JTAG Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the corresponding hostname or IP address of the EthernetBlaster hardware to remove.

Click Remove Server.

1

See

“Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–12 for instructions to add the EthernetBlaster communications

cable back into the Quartus II Programmer Hardware setup.

f For details about programming devices and creating secondary programming files, see the Programming & Configuration chapter of the Introduction to Quartus II Manual.

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■

■

■

For further information, see the Programming module of the Quartus II online tutorial.

For further information, refer to the following topics in the Quartus II online Help:

Changing the Hardware Setup

Programmer Introduction

Overview: Working with Chain Description Files

Overview: Converting Programming Files




Cable Setup



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. However, because of this flexibility, it is necessary to limit and control user access using the provided password service in the EthernetBlaster communications cable setup.

The EthernetBlaster communications cable contains two types of passwords, an administrative password and a Quartus II remote connection password.

The administrative password is the master password used to enter the EthernetBlaster administrative web page. If you know the administrative password you have full control of settings and the ability to modify both the administrative password and the

Quartus II remote connection password.

The Quartus II remote connection password enables clients to add the EthernetBlaster hardware to their Quartus II Programmer hardware setup. This password is used to control who has access to the EthernetBlaster communications cable. However, they do not have access to the EthernetBlaster administrative web page and cannot modify the settings or change passwords.

1

When you change the Quartus II remote connection password, client systems using the EthernetBlaster communications cable must remove the hardware from their

Quartus II Programmer hardware setup. See

“Removing the EthernetBlaster

Hardware from the Quartus II Software” on page 1–13 for details. The hardware then

needs to be added back into the Quartus II software. See “Setting Up the

EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–12

for details.

Changing the Administrative Password

To change the administrative password, follow the directions below:

1. Open and log into the EthernetBlaster administrative web page in your browser.

1 See

“Cable Setup” on page 1–4

for instructions on accessing the administrative web page using your specific connection.



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Managing Passwords

2. Click the Change Admin Password tab. See Figure 2–1

below.

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.

1 The EthernetBlaster communications cable does not restart when the administrative password is reset.

Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password

To change the Quartus II remote connection password, follow the directions below:

1. Open and log into the EthernetBlaster administrative web page in your browser.

1 See



2. Click the Change EthernetBlaster Settings tab. See

Figure 2–2 below.



Chapter 2: EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Administration

Resetting the Hardware

Figure 2–2. Change Quartus II Remote Connection Password Page

2–3

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. When the status LED emits a steady green light, the EthernetBlaster has successfully reset and the new password is effective.

Resetting the Hardware

The EthernetBlaster communications cable reset button is located on the Ethernet port side of the hardware. See

Figure 2–3 .

Figure 2–3. Machine Reset button

ETHERNET DC12V

Machine Reset Paper clip

Use a small pointed object such as a paper clip to press the machine reset button to restart and reset all values to the default factory settings. See

Table 2–1

for a list of factory default settings.

Table 2–1. Default Factory Settings

Setting

Connection Type

Host name

Domain name

Timeserver Name/IP

DHCP acebXXXX (1)

Clear

Clear

Value




Firmware Upgrade

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

192.168.0.50

255.255.255.0

192.168.0.1

0.0.0.0

0.0.0.0

password 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” in the host name.

1

When the ErthenetBlaster is reset, existing client system using passwords other than the fastory default must remove the ErthernetBlaster hardware from their Quartus II

Programmer Hardware Setup. See

“Removing the EthernetBlaster Hardware from the

Quartus II Software” on page 1–13 or instruction on removal of the EthernetBlaster

hardware. The hardware then needs to be added back into the Quartus II software.

See Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II

“Setting Up the

EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–12

for details.

Firmware Upgrade

The EthernetBlaster communications cable has been designed to enable remote firmware upgrade when a new version of firmware is available from Altera

Corporation. New firmware may contain enhanced features, better performance, or bug fixes. c Do not turn off the EthernetBlaster communications cable power when performing the firmware upgrade or severe damage will occur.

Firmware upgrades are included in Quartus II releases. Firmware upgrades and GPL source code updates are also available on the Altera website. For details, go to http://www.altera.com/support/software/drivers/dri-index.html.

To upgrade the EthernetBlaster communications firmware, follow the directions below.

1. Open and log into the EthernetBlaster Configuration administrative web page in your browser.

1 See



2. Click the Upgrade Firmware tab. See




Chapter 2: EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Administration

Firmware Upgrade

Figure 2–4. Upgrade Firmware Page

2–5

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.




Firmware Upgrade



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). Depending on your connection

(remote or direct), data is downloaded through the EthernetBlaster communications cable to the circuit board via the connections discussed in this section.

Voltage Requirements

The EthernetBlaster V

CC(TARGET) pin must be connected to a specific voltage for the device being programmed. Connect pull-up resistors to the same power supply as the

EthernetBlaster V

CC(TARGET).

See

Table 3–1

.

Table 3–1. EthernetBlaster V

CC(TRGT)

Pin Voltage Requirements

Device Family

MAX ® II devices

MAX 7000S device

MAX 7000AE and MAX 3000A devices

MAX 7000B device

Stratix ® III and Stratix IV devices

Cyclone ® III devices

Stratix II, Stratix, Stratix II GX, Stratix GX, and Arria ™ GX devices

Cyclone II, Cyclone, APEX II, APEX 20K, and Mercury devices

FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000, and FLEX 6000 devices

FLEX 10KE device

FLEX 10KA and FLEX 6000A devices

EPC2 devices

EPC4, EPC8, and EPC16 devices

EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, and EPCS128 devices

USB-Blaster VCC Voltage Required

As specified by VCCIO of Bank 1

5 V

3.3 V

2.5 V

As specified by V

CCPGM

or V

CCPD

As specified by V

CCA or V

CCIO

As specified by V

CCSEL

As specified by VCCIO

5 V

2.5 V

3.3 V

5 V or 3.3 V

3.3 V

3.3 V



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EthernetBlaster Hardware Connections

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

8 1

Pin Signal

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

TxData +

TxData -

RecvData +

-

-

RecvData -

-

-

EthernetBlaster Plug Connection

The 10-pin female plug connects to a 10-pin male header on the circuit board

containing the target device. See Figure 3–2 .

Figure 3–2. EthernetBlaseter 10-Pin Female Target-Side Plug Dimensions

0.425 Typ.

0.250 Typ.

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0.100 Sq.

0.700 Typ.

0.025 Sq.

Dimensions are shown in inches. Spacing between pin centers is 0.1 inches.

Table 3–2

identifies the 10-pin female plug pin names and the corresponding programming mode.

Table 3–2.

EthernetBlaster Female Plug Signal Names & Programming Modes

AS Mode PS Mode

(Part 1 of 2)

JTAG Mode

Pin Signal Name

1 DCLK

Description

Clock signal

Signal Name Description

Clock signal

Signal Name Description

Clock signal DCLK TCK

2

3

4

GND

CONF_DONE

VCC(TARGET)

Signal ground

Configuration done CONF_DONE

Target power supply

GND Signal ground GND

Configuration done

TDO

VCC(TARGET) Target power supply

Signal ground

Data from device

VCC(TARGET) Target power supply



Chapter 3: EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Specifications


3–3

Table 3–2.

EthernetBlaster Female Plug Signal Names & Programming Modes

5 nCONFIG Configuration control nCONFIG control

(Part 2 of 2)

Configuration TMS

6 nCE

7 DATAOUT

8

9

10 nCS

ASDI

GND

Cyclone chip enable

Active serial data out

— nSTATUS

Serial configuration device chip select

Active serial data in DATA0

Signal ground GND

—

No connect

Configuration status

No connect

Data to device

Signal ground

TDI

GND

—

—

—

JTAG state machine control

No connect

No connect

No connect

Data to device

Signal ground

1 The circuit board must supply VCC(TARGET) and ground to the EthernetBlaster cable for the I/O drivers.

Circuit Board Header Connection

The circuit board's 10-pin male header, which connects to the EthernetBlaster cable's

10-pin female plug, has two rows of five pins. These pins are connected to the device’s programming or configuration pins.

Figure 3–3 shows the dimensions of a typical 10-

pin male header.

1 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 3–3. 10-Pin Male Header Dimensions

Top View

0.100

Side View

0.100

0.025 Sq.

0.235

Dimensions are shown in inches.

Operating Conditions

Table 3–3

through Table 3–5 summarize the maximum ratings, recommended

operating conditions, and DC operating conditions for the cable.

Table 3–3. EthernetBlaster Cable Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol

V

CC(TARGET)

V

CC(SYS)

Parameter

Target supply voltage

System supply voltage

Conditions

With respect to ground

With respect to ground

Min

–0.3

–0.5

Max Unit

5.5

V

14.0

V



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Table 3–3. EthernetBlaster Cable Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol

I

I

I o

Parameter

Input current

Output current

Conditions

TDO or dataout

TCK , TMS, TDI, nCS, nCE

Table 3–4. EthernetBlaster Cable Recommended Operating Conditions

V

Symbol

CC(TARGET)

Parameter

Target supply voltage, 5.0-V operation





Conditions

—

—

—

—

—

Min

–10.0

–10.0

Min

4.75

Max

10.0

10.0

Max

5.25

3.0

3.6

2.375

2.625

1.71

1.43

1.89

1.57

Unit mA mA

Unit

V

V

V

V

V

Table 3–5. EthernetBlaster Cable DC Operating Conditions

Symbol Parameter

High-level input voltage

Conditions

VCC(TARGET) < or = 3.3 V

V

IH

I

V

V

V

IL

OH

OL

CC(SYS)

High-level input voltage

Low-level input voltage

VCC(TARGET) > 3.3 V

—

5.0-V high-level output voltage VCC(TARGET) = 4.5 V, IOH = 20 A





5.0-V low-level output voltage VCC(TARGET) = 5.5 V, IOL = 1 mA

3.3-V low-level output voltage




Operating current (No Load)

VCC(TARGET) = 3.6 V, IOL = 1 mA




Typical ICC(SYS) = 350mA @ VCC(SYS) =

12V

—

—

—

—

—

3.3

2.0

1.6

1.15

0.95

—

Min

VCC(TARGET)

–0.2

3.1

Max Unit

— V

— V

0.15

V

—

—

V

V

—

—

— V

0.4

V

V

V

0.4

V

0.4

V

0.4

V

0.4

V

700 mA



Info. Additional Information

Referenced Documents

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■

■

■

■

■

■

■

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 chapter in volume 1 of the Cyclone Device Handbook

Configuring Cyclone II Devices chapter in volume 1 of the Cyclone II Device Handbook

■

Configuring Stratix and Stratix GX Devices chapter in volume 2 of the Stratix Device

Handbook

In-System Programmability Guidelines for MAX II Devices chapter in volume 1 of the

MAX II Device Handbook

Serial Configuration Devices Data Sheet

Programming & Configuration chapter in the Introduction to Quartus II manual

The Programming module of the Quartus II online tutorial

Refer to the following glossary definitions in Quartus II Help:

■

■

■

■

“EthernetBlaster Cable” (general description)

“Configuration scheme” (general description)

■ “Programming files” (general description)

Refer to the following procedures in Quartus II Help:

■ Programming a Single Device or Multiple Devices in JTAG or Passive Serial

Mode

■

■

Programming a Single Device in Active Serial Programming Mode

Selecting the Communications Cable for the SignalTap II Logic Analyzer

Refer to the following introduction and overview topics in Quartus ® II Help:

■

■

■

Programmer Introduction

Overview: Working with Chain Description Files

Overview: Converting Programming Files



Info–2 Chapter Info: Additional Information

Revision History

Revision History

The table below displays the revision history for the chapters in this user guide.

July 2008, v1.1

Date and

Document

Version

December 2004, v1.0

Changes Made

Updates included:

■ Updated the style and format.

■

Created “Additional Information” page.

■

Updated Table 1–2

.

■

Updated Table 3–1

.

■

Updated Software Requirements “Software

Requirements”

section.

■

Updated “Supported Devices”

section.

Initial release.

Summary of Changes

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How to Contact Altera

For the most up-to-date information about Altera® products, refer to the following table.

Contact

Technical support

Technical training

(1)

Product literature

Altera literature services

Non-technical support (General)

(Software Licensing)

Contact Method

Website

Website

Email

Website

Email

Email

Email

Note to table:

(1) You can also contact your local Altera sales office or sales representative.

Address www.altera.com/support www.altera.com/training [email protected]

www.altera.com/literature [email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

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External timing parameters, directory names, project names, disk drive names, filenames, filename extensions, and software utility names are shown in bold type. Examples: f

MAX

,

\qdesigns directory, d: drive, chiptrip.gdf file.

Document titles are shown in italic type with initial capital letters. Example: AN 75: High-

Speed Board Design.



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Altera Ethernet Blaster Communications Cable User guide

EthernetBlaster Communications Cable

User Guide

Contents

Chapter 1. About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable

Chapter 2. EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Administration

Chapter 3. EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Specifications

Chapter Info. Additional Information

List of Figures

List of Tables

1. About the EthernetBlaster

Communications Cable

Introduction

Supported Devices

Power Requirements

Software Requirements

Connections

Static & Dynamic IP Addressing

Cable Setup

Remote Connection via Network Using Default Factory Settings

EthernetBlaster

Direct Connection to a Computer Using Default Factory Settings

Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing

Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing

Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software

Removing the EthernetBlaster Hardware from the Quartus II Software

2. EthernetBlaster Communications

Cable Administration

Introduction

Managing Passwords

Changing the Administrative Password

Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password

Resetting the Hardware

Firmware Upgrade

3. EthernetBlaster Communications

Cable Specifications

Overview

EthernetBlaster Hardware Connections

Voltage Requirements

EthernetBlaster Ethernet Jack Connection

EthernetBlaster Plug Connection

Circuit Board Header Connection

Operating Conditions

Info. Additional Information

Referenced Documents

Revision History

How to Contact Altera

Typographic Conventions

Related manuals

Socket Mobile

Ethernet Blaster Communications Cable

Altera

Ethernet Blaster Communications Cable

Altera

USB-Blaster

Altera

USB-Blaster

Intel

FPGA

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