Altera EthernetBlaster II EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable User Guide
Below you will find brief information for EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable EthernetBlaster II. The EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable is a cable that enables you to connect to a standard Ethernet network port with an RJ-45 connector to communicate with client systems. It supports both static and dynamic IP addressing. You can plug the EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable into an existing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet network to communicate with clients remotely or interface directly using a standard CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cable.
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EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable User Guide
EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable
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Contents
Chapter 1. Installing the EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable
Using the Network with Default Factory Settings if Your Network does not Support DHCP . . 1–6
Chapter 2. EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable Administration
Chapter 3. EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable Specifications
Additional Information
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1. Installing the EthernetBlaster II
Communications Cable
Use the EthernetBlaster II communications cable to connect to a standard Ethernet network port with an RJ-45 connector to communicate with client systems. Using this
Ethernet network, multiple users can access Altera ® devices, bringing a new level of productivity to prototyping and debugging. Because design changes are downloaded directly to the device, prototyping is easy and you can accomplish multiple design iterations in quick succession.
Introduction
The EthernetBlaster II cable communicates with client systems using the TCP/IP protocol and supports both static and dynamic IP addressing. You can plug the
EthernetBlaster II communications cable into an existing 10/100/1000 Base-T
Ethernet network to communicate with clients remotely or interface directly using a standard CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cable.
Supported Devices
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You can use the EthernetBlaster II communications cable to download configuration data to the following Altera devices:
■ Stratix ® series FPGAs
Arria ® series FPGAs
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Cyclone ® series FPGAs
MAX ® series CPLDs
You can perform in-system programming of serial configuration devices, including
EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, and EPCS128 devices. In addition, the
EthernetBlaster II communications cable supports target systems using
3.3-V LVTTL/LVCMOS and single-ended I/O standards from 3.3 V down to 1.2 V.
Power Requirements
The EthernetBlaster II communications cable requires between 1.2 V and 5.0 V from the target circuit board, and 12.0 volts direct current (VDC) (0.875 A) input power for the EthernetBlaster II V
CCSUPPLY
(a 12.0 VDC wall transformer is supplied).
The EthernetBlaster II 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 and programming signals must be connected to the same power supply as the EthernetBlaster II V
CC(TARGET)
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Ethernet Port
Machine Reset
DC12V Jack
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Introduction
Software Requirements
f The EthernetBlaster II communications cable supports Windows and Linux Red Hat operating systems. You can obtain the specific operating system from the Quartus ® II
Readme.txt
file or http://www.altera.com/support/software/os_support/oss-index.html
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The EthernetBlaster II programming cable has been tested using Altera Corporation
Design Suite (ACDS) tools 10.0 sp1 and later. The EthernetBlaster II communications cable also supports the following tools:
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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 II 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 DC12 V jack. The target port side includes the
10-pin 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.
Figure 1–1. EthernetBlaster II Communcations Cable Ethernet Port, Target Port, and Base Views
Ethernet Port View
ETHERNET DC12V
Target Port View
TARGET
STATUS
Base View
10-Pin Target Port
Status LED
MAC Address
Host Name
Ethernet Blaster
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Host Name: acebXXXX
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The status LED on the target port side of the cable displays the operating status of the
EthernetBlaster II communications cable.
lists each LED status mode.
Table 1–1. Status LED Modes
Status LED
Yellow, blinking
Green, blinking
Green, steady
Blue, blinking
Purple, blinking
Status Description
Power on, reset
Cable initialization
Cable ready, DHCP
Downloading data to the target PCB
Updating EthernetBlaster II firmware
Static and Dynamic IP Addressing
The EthernetBlaster II communications cable supports both static IP and dynamic IP addressing, the latter by means of the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP).
By default, the EthernetBlaster II cable is configured at the factory to use dynamic IP addressing. After 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.
After 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 you use static IP addressing, 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.
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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 II
communications cable’s default IP address, refer to “Configuring the
EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on page 1–9
.
The EthernetBlaster II 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
This section describes how to install and set up the EthernetBlaster II communications cable for device configuration or programming using the following setups:
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“Using the Network with Default Factory Settings for Remote Connections” on page 1–4
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“Using the Default Factory Settings for a Direct Connection to a Computer” on page 1–7
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“Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on page 1–9
“Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing” on page 1–10
“Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–11
“Removing the EthernetBlaster II Hardware from the Quartus II Software” on page 1–12
1 For plug and header dimensions, pin names, and operating conditions, refer to
“EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable Specifications” on page 3–1
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Using the Network with Default Factory Settings for Remote Connections
Use the following steps to connect remotely to the EthernetBlaster II communications cable:
1 These steps assume no changes have been made to the default factory settings.
1. Power off the target circuit board.
2. Plug one end of a standard CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cable into the Ethernet jack on the EthernetBlaster II communications cable and the other end into a network port of a switch, router, or hub (
Figure 1–2. Remote Connection Using the 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
Ethernet Connector
EIA/TIA 568B
.
.
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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
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Pin 1 of the Flexible PCB
Shielded-Cable Facing this Side
1–5
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
10-pin male header on the target circuit board (
Figure 1–3. Connecting the EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable to the Target Circuit Board
10-pin Female Connector (connects to the target printed circuit board
10-pin male header)
IN
1
T
A
R
G
E
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ID
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A
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ID
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ETHERNET
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EthernetBlaster
DC12V
4. Plug the supplied 12.0-VDC wall transformer into a power outlet and then into the
EthernetBlaster II communications cable.
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Always connect the network patch cable as instructed in Step 2 before
connecting the power cord. This allows the EthernetBlaster II 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 before completing the next steps.
5. Reconnect the power cable to the target circuit board to reapply power.
6. If your network supports DHCP, see Step 7 for configuration instructions. If your
network does not support DHCP, see Step
(
“Using the Network with Default
Factory Settings if Your Network does not Support DHCP” on page 1–6 ) for
configuration instructions.
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7. If your network supports DHCP, you can access the EthernetBlaster II
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 II communications cable (
Figure 1–4. MAC Address and Host Name
EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable Bottom View
Ethernet Blaster
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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 II communications cable. The EthernetBlaster II login window opens.
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The last four digits of the MAC address match the last four digits of the host name on the label on the base of your EthernetBlaster II cable.
or
If you know the IP address obtained by the EthernetBlaster II communications cable, you can access the administrative web page by entering this address in your browser.
1
Refer to Step 2 for system configuration details.
Using the Network with Default Factory Settings if Your Network does not
Support DHCP
1. 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.
Refer to Step 2 for system configuration details.
1 Refer to your operating system manual or contact your network administrator for instructions about how to change your IP address.
1 To maintain your computer’s IP address and change the EthernetBlaster II
communications cable default IP address, see “Configuring the
EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing” on page 1–9 .
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2. In the EthernetBlaster II login window, enter admin as the login and password as the default password. The EthernetBlaster II Status page opens, displaying the status of your EthernetBlaster II communications cable, including the current IP address (
Figure 1–5. EthernetBlaster II Configuration Administrative Page
1
To manage your password after the initial login, refer to
3. Proceed to
“Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II
Software” on page 1–11 to set up your hardware in the Quartus II software.
Using the Default Factory Settings for a Direct Connection to a Computer
You can connect the EthernetBlaster II communications cable directly to the network port of a computer. This setup does not allow remote users to access the
EthernetBlaster II communications cable.
To connect the EthernetBlaster II communications cable directly to your system, use the following steps:
1 These steps assume no changes have been made to the default factory settings.
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1. Disconnect the power cable from the target circuit board.
2. Plug one end of a standard CAT 5 UTP 4-pair patch cable into the Ethernet jack on the EthernetBlaster II communications cable and the other end into your computer
(
Figure 1–6. Direct Connection to a Computer Using a Standard Cable
Computer
Ethernet
Jack
EthernetBlaster Communications Cable,
Ethernet Port Side View
ETHERNET DC12V
EIA/TIA 568B
Connector
CAT 5 UTP
Standard Cable
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
10-pin male header on the target circuit board (
).
4. Plug the supplied 12.0-VDC wall transformer into a power outlet and then into the
EthernetBlaster II communications cable.
5. Reconnect the power cable to the target circuit board to reapply power.
6. To access the EthernetBlaster II 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 II login window opens.
1 Refer to your operating system manual or contact your network administrator for instruction about how to change your IP address.
To maintain your computer’s IP address and change the EthernetBlaster II communications cable default IP address, refer to the
EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing”
section.
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7. In the EthernetBlaster II login window, enter admin as the login and password as the default password. The EthernetBlaster II Status page opens displaying the status of your EthernetBlaster II communications cable including the current IP address (
1 To manage your password after initial login, refer to
8. To set up the EthernetBlaster II communications cable in the Quartus II software,
refer to “Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–11
.
Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing
By default, the EthernetBlaster II 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
“Using the Network with Default Factory Settings for Remote
“Using the Default Factory Settings for a Direct
Connection to a Computer” on page 1–7
.
To configure your cable to use static IP addressing and complete your remote connection, use the following steps:
1. Open the EthernetBlaster II 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 (
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1 Contact your network administrator if you do not know the settings to complete the Change Settings page.
Figure 1–7. EthernetBlaster II Change Settings Page
3. Click Apply. The EthernetBlaster II communications cable automatically restarts.
When the status LED returns to a steady green state, the EthernetBlaster II communications cable has successfully restarted and can now be added to the
Quartus II software. For more information, refer to
EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–11
.
Configuring the EthernetBlaster II Hardware to Use Dynamic IP Addressing
To configure the EthernetBlaster II communications cable to use dynamic IP addressing, use the following steps:
1 Depending on your connection mode, this section assumes that you have completed the steps in
“Using the Network with Default Factory Settings for Remote
“Using the Default Factory Settings for a Direct
Connection to a Computer” on page 1–7
.
1. Open the EthernetBlaster II Status page.
2. Click the Change Settings tab and select DHCP from the Connection Type menu
(
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1 Contact your network administrator if you do not know the settings to complete the Change Settings page.
3. Click Apply. The EthernetBlaster II communications cable automatically restarts.
When the status LED returns to a steady green state, the EthernetBlaster II communications cable has successfully restarted and can now be added to the
Quartus II software. For more information, refer to the
EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” section.
Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software
To set up the EthernetBlaster II communications cable in the Quartus II software, use the following steps:
1. Start the Quartus II software.
2. From the Tools menu, choose Programmer.
3. Click Hardware Setup. The Hardware Settings tab of the Hardware Setup dialog box displays.
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 II communications cable detected on your subnet if you select Auto Detect.
However, if the cable is not on your subnet, you must manually type the name or IP address of the EthernetBlaster II 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. EthernetBlaster II is now visible in the Available hardware items list of the Hardware Setup dialog box (
Figure 1–8. Hardware Setup Dialog Box
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6. Click Close to close the Hardware Setup dialog box.
7. In the Mode list, select the desired mode (Programmer window). Table 1–2 lists each mode.
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The EthernetBlaster II communications cable supports Joint Test Action
Group (JTAG), passive serial programming (PS), and active serial programming (AS).
Table 1–2. Programming Modes
Mode
JTAG
In-Socket Programming
PS Programming
AS Programming
Mode Description
Programs or configures all Altera devices supported by the Quartus II software, excluding FLEX 6000 devices.
Not supported by the EthernetBlaster II cable.
Configures all Altera devices supported by the Quartus II software, excluding the following devices: MAX II, MAX 3000, and MAX 7000, advanced configuration devices, and serial configuration devices.
Programs a single EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, or EPCS128 serial configuration device.
Removing the EthernetBlaster II Hardware from the Quartus II Software
Changes to the EthernetBlaster II communications cable setup, including password change and IP addressing mode change, require removing 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 II communications cable from the Quartus II
Programmer hardware setup, use the following steps:
1. Start the Quartus II software.
2. From the Tools menu, choose Programmer.
3. Click Hardware Setup. The Hardware Settings tab of the Hardware Setup dialog box displays.
4. Click JTAG Settings. The JTAG Settings dialog box displays. Select the corresponding hostname or IP address of the EthernetBlaster II hardware to remove. Click Remove Server.
1 For instructions to add the EthernetBlaster II communications cable back into the Quartus II Programmer Hardware setup, refer to
EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–11
.
f For more information about programming devices and creating secondary programming files, refer to the Programming & Configuration chapter of the
Introduction to Quartus II Manual.
For more information, refer to the Programming module of the Quartus II online tutorial. Also, refer to the following topics in the Quartus II online Help:
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Setting Up Programming Hardware
About Programming: Chain Description Files (.cdf)
Optional Programming Files
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Cable Administration
Introduction
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This chapter describes how to administer your EthernetBlaster II communications cable. This chapters includes the following information:
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Changing the Administrative Password
Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password
Managing Passwords
Networking allows multiple users in both remote and local locations to use the
EthernetBlaster II communications cable, increasing the productivity in prototyping and debugging. However, because of this flexibility, it is necessary to limit and control user access of the provided password service in the EthernetBlaster II communications cable setup.
The EthernetBlaster II communications cable contains two types of passwords—an administrative password and a Quartus ® II remote connection password.
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The administrative password is the master password used to enter the
EthernetBlaster II 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 allows clients to add the
EthernetBlaster II hardware to their Quartus II Programmer hardware setup. This password is used to control who has access to the EthernetBlaster II communications cable. However, they do not have access to the EthernetBlaster II 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 II communications cable must remove the hardware from their
hardware then must be added back into the Quartus II software. For more information, refer to
“Setting Up the EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II
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Managing Passwords
Changing the Administrative Password
To change the administrative password, use the following steps:
1. In your browser, open and log into the EthernetBlaster II administrative web page.
1 For instructions about accessing the administrative web page using your specific
connection, refer to “Cable Setup” on page 1–3
.
2. Click the Change Admin Password tab (
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.
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The EthernetBlaster II communications cable does not restart when you reset the administrative password.
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JTAG Clock Settings
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Changing the Quartus II Remote Connection Password
To change the Quartus II remote connection password, use the following steps:
1. Open and log into the EthernetBlaster II administrative web page in your browser.
1 For instructions about accessing the administrative web page using your specific
connection, refer to “Cable Setup” on page 1–3
.
2. Click the Change EthernetBlaster II Settings tab (
Figure 2–2. Change the Quartus II Remote Connection Password Page
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 II communications cable restarts. When the status LED emits a steady green light, the EthernetBlaster II has successfully reset and the new password is effective.
JTAG Clock Settings
The EthernetBlaster II communication cable has been designed to allow you to set the
Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) clock (tCK) to something other than the default frequency of 8 MHz. Increasing this clock frequency results in faster configuration time in some modes, such as JTAG mode. However, Altera recommends keeping the
JTAG clock at the default frequency.
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JTAG Clock Settings w Use caution when changing the JTAG clock setting from the default setting—even if a device supports a higher frequency, your board design also affects the maximum operating frequency of your cable.
Changing the JTAG Clock Frequency
To change the JTAG clock frequency, use the following steps:
1. In your browser, open and log into the EthernetBlaster II administrative web page.
2. Click the JTAG Clock Setting tab (
a. The value shown in the Select Clock Frequency option is the JTAG clock frequency that the cable is currently set to.
3. To change the frequency, select a value from the drop down menu, then click
Apply .
4. To return to the default value of 8 MHz, either click Default or select 8 MHz from the drop down menu and then click Apply.
Figure 2–3. JTAG Clock Setting Page
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Resetting the Hardware
Resetting the Hardware
The EthernetBlaster II communications cable reset button is located on the Ethernet port side of the hardware (
).
Figure 2–4. Machine Reset Button
ETHERNET DC12V
2–5
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. Table 2–1 lists the factory
default settings.
Table 2–1. Default Factory Settings
Default Factory Settings Value
Connection Type
Host name
Domain name
Timeserver Name/IP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Router
DNS Server 1
DHCP acebXXXX
Clear
Clear
192.168.0.50
255.255.255.0
192.168.0.1
0.0.0.0
DNS Server 2
Administrative Password
Quartus II Remote Connection Password
0.0.0.0
password password
Note to
(1) The host name and MAC address are located on the label on the base of your cable. The last four digits of the MAC address represent the “XXXX” in the host name.
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When you reset the EthernetBlaster II, the existing client systems using passwords other than the fastory default must remove the EtherrnetBlaster II hardware from their Quartus II Programmer Hardware Setup. For instructions about removing the
the Quartus II software. For more information, refer to
EthernetBlaster II Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–11 .
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Upgrading the Firmware
Upgrading the Firmware
The EthernetBlaster II communications cable has been designed to enable remote firmware upgrade when a new version of the firmware is available from Altera. New firmware may contain enhanced features, better performance, or bug fixes. c Do not turn off the EthernetBlaster II 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 more information, go to http://www.altera.com/support/software/drivers/dri-index.html.
To upgrade the EthernetBlaster II communications firmware, use the following steps:
1. Open and log into the EthernetBlaster II Configuration administrative web page in your browser.
1 For instructions on accessing the administrative web page using your specific
connection, refer to “Cable Setup” on page 1–3
.
2. Click the Upgrade Firmware tab (
Figure 2–5. Upgrade Firmware Page
3. Click Browse and then locate and select the firmware file on your system. Click
Apply .
The EthernetBlaster II communications cable restarts automatically after the firmware has been successfully upgraded. When the status LED returns to a steady green state, the EthernetBlaster II communications cable has restarted successfully.
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Cable Specifications
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This chapter provides comprehensive information about the EthernetBlaster II communications cable, including the following:
“EthernetBlaster II Hardware Connections”
“Operating Conditions” on page 3–4
EthernetBlaster II Hardware Connections
The EthernetBlaster II cable connects to an Ethernet cable with an RJ45 jack to a
10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet hub/switch (using a straight 8-wire data cable) or a
10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port of a PC (using a straight 8-wire or a crossover data cable). Depending on your connection (remote or direct), data is downloaded through the EthernetBlaster II communications cable to the circuit board using the connections described in this section.
Voltage Requirements
You must connect the EthernetBlaster II V
CC(TARGET)
pin to a specific voltage for the device being programmed. Connect pull-up resistors to the same power supply as the
EthernetBlaster II V
CC(TARGET).
Table 3–1 lists the EthernetBlaster II V
CC
voltage requirements.
Table 3–1. EthernetBlaster II V
CC(TRGT)
Pin Voltage Requirements
Device Family
MAX ® II devices
MAX 7000AE and MAX 3000A devices
MAX 7000B device
Cyclone ® IV devices
Cyclone III devices
Stratix ® IV, Stratix III, Stratix II, Arria ™ II GX, and Arria GX devices
Cyclone II, Cyclone devices
EPC2 devices
EPC4, EPC8, and EPC16 devices
EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, and EPCS128 devices
Stratix devices
EthernetBlaster II V
CC
Voltage Required
As specified by V
CCIO
of Bank 1
3.3 V
2.5 V
V
CCA
As specified by V
CCA or V
CCIO
V
CCPD
As specified by V
CCIO
3.3 V
3.3 V
3.3 V
As specified by V
CCSEL
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EthernetBlaster II Hardware Connections
EthernetBlaster II Ethernet Jack Connection
The Ethernet cable Ethernet jack connects to the EthernetBlaster II communications cable Ethernet port.
Figure 3–1 shows the Ethernet jack pin number designations.
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 (
Figure 3–2. EthernetBlaster 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 lists the 10-pin female plug pin names and the corresponding programming mode.
Table 3–2. EthernetBlaster Female Plug Signal Names and Programming Modes (Part 1 of 2)
AS Mode PS Mode
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Signal Name
DCLK
GND
CONF_DONE
VCC(TARGET) nCONFIG
Description
Clock signal
Signal ground
Configuration done
Target power supply
Configuration control
Signal Name
DCLK
GND
CONF_DONE
VCC(TARGET) nCONFIG
Description
Clock signal
Signal ground
Configuration done
Target power supply
Configuration control
Signal Name
TCK
GND
TDO
TMS
JTAG Mode
VCC(TARGET)
Description
Clock signal
Signal ground
Data from device
Target power supply
JTAG state machine control
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Table 3–2. EthernetBlaster Female Plug Signal Names and Programming Modes (Part 2 of 2)
AS Mode PS Mode
Pin
6
7
8
9
10
Signal Name nCE
DATAOUT nCS
ASDI
GND
Description
Cyclone chip enable
Active serial data out
Serial configuration device chip select
Active serial data in
Signal ground
Signal Name
— nSTATUS
—
DATA0
GND
Description
No connect
Configuration status
No connect
Data to device
Signal ground
JTAG Mode
Signal Name
—
—
—
TDI
GND
Description
No connect
No connect
No connect
Data to device
Signal ground
1
The circuit board must supply V
CC(TARGET)
and ground to the EthernetBlaster II cable for the I/O drivers.
Circuit Board Header Connection
The circuit board’s 10-pin male header, which connects to the EthernetBlaster II 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 you can use a 10-pin surface mount header for the Joint Test Action Group
(JTAG), active serial (AS), or passive serial (PS) download cable, Altera recommends using a through-hole connector because of 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.
o
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Operating Conditions
Table 3–3 through Table 3–5 list the maximum ratings, recommended operating conditions, and DC operating conditions for the EthernetBlaster II communication cable.
Table 3–3 lists the EthernetBlaster II cable absolute maximum ratings.
Table 3–3. EthernetBlaster II Cable Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
V
CC(TARGET)
V
CC(SYS)
I
I
I o
Parameter
Target supply voltage
System supply voltage
Input current
Output current
Conditions
With respect to ground
With respect to ground
TDO or dataout
TCK , TMS , TDI , nCS , nCE
Min
–0.3
—
–10.0
–10.0
Max Unit
5.5
36.0
10.0
10.0
V
V mA mA
Table 3–4 lists the EthernetBlaster II Cable recommended operating conditions.
Table 3–4. EthernetBlaster II Cable Recommended Operating Conditions
V
Symbol
CC(TARGET)
Parameter
Target supply voltage, 5.0-V operation
Target supply voltage, 3.3-V operation
Target supply voltage, 2.5-V operation
Target supply voltage, 1.8-V operation
Target supply voltage, 1.5-V operation
Target supply voltage, 1.2-V operation
Conditions
—
—
—
—
—
—
Min
4.75
Max Unit
5.25
V
3.0
3.6
2.375
2.625
1.71
1.43
1.89
1.57
1.1
1.26
V
V
V
V
V
Table 3–5 lists the EthernetBlaster II Cable DC operating conditions.
Table 3–5. EthernetBlaster II Cable DC Operating Conditions (Part 1 of 2)
Symbol
V
V
V
IH
IL
OH
Parameter
High-level input voltage
High-level input voltage
Low-level input voltage
5.0-V high-level output voltage
3.3-V high-level output voltage
2.5-V high-level output voltage
1.8-V high-level output voltage
1.5-V high-level output voltage
1.2-V high-level output voltage
Conditions
V
CC(TARGET)
< or = 3.3 V
V
CC(TARGET)
> 3.3 V
—
V
CC(TARGET)
= 4.5 V, IOH = 20 mA
V
CC(TARGET)
= 3.0 V, IOH = 20 mA
V
CC(TARGET)
= 2.375 V, IOH = 20 mA
V
CC(TARGET)
= 1.71 V, IOH = 20 mA
V
CC(TARGET)
= 1.43 V, IOH = 20 mA
V
CC(TARGET)
= 1.14 V, IOH = 20 mA
Min
V
CC(TARGET)
–0.2
3.1
—
3.3
2.0
2.0
0.45
0.75
0.75
Max Unit
—
0.15
V
V
— V
V
—
V
V
—
V
V
V
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Table 3–5. EthernetBlaster II Cable DC Operating Conditions (Part 2 of 2)
Symbol
I
V
OL
CC(SYS)
Parameter
5.0-V low-level output voltage
3.3-V low-level output voltage
2.5-V low-level output voltage
1.8-V low-level output voltage
1.5-V low-level output voltage
1.2-V low-level output voltage
Operating current (No Load)
Conditions
V
CC(TARGET)
= 5.5 V, IOL = 1 mA
V
CC(TARGET)
= 3.6 V, IOL = 1 mA
V
CC(TARGET)
= 2.625 V, IOL = 1 mA
V
CC(TARGET)
= 1.89 V, IOL = 1 mA
V
CC(TARGET)
= 1.57 V, IOL = 1 mA
V
CC(TARGET)
= 1.26 V, IOL = 2 mA
Typical I
CC(SYS)
= 350mA @ V
CC(SYS)
= 12 V
3–5
Min
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Max Unit
0.4
V
0.4
V
0.4
V
0.45
V
0.25
V
0.25
V
700 mA
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Key features
Supports both static and dynamic IP addressing
Provides remote and direct connection options
Enables multiple users to access Altera devices
Supports downloading configuration data to Altera devices
Allows for in-system programming of serial configuration devices
Supports target systems using 3.3-V LVTTL/LVCMOS and single-ended I/O standards
Includes a self-hosted administrative web page
Provides administrator and Quartus II remote connection passwords
Supports JTAG, PS, and AS programming modes
Allows for JTAG clock frequency adjustment
Frequently asked questions
The EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable supports the following Altera devices: Stratix series FPGAs, Arria series FPGAs, Cyclone series FPGAs, MAX series CPLDs, EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64, and EPCS128 serial configuration devices.
The EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable requires between 1.2 V and 5.0 V from the target circuit board, and 12.0 volts direct current (VDC) (0.875 A) input power for the EthernetBlaster II VCCSUPPLY (a 12.0 VDC wall transformer is supplied). The EthernetBlaster II VCC(TARGET) pin must be connected to the appropriate voltage for the device being programmed.
You can access the EthernetBlaster II Configuration administrative web page by browsing to http://
To change the administrative password, open and log into the EthernetBlaster II administrative web page, click the Change Admin Password tab, enter the new password in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and click Apply.
You can reset the EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable to its default factory settings by pressing the reset button located on the Ethernet port side of the hardware. You can use a small pointed object such as a paper clip to press the reset button.
To upgrade the EthernetBlaster II Communications Cable firmware, open and log into the EthernetBlaster II Configuration administrative web page, click the Upgrade Firmware tab, browse to and select the firmware file on your system, and click Apply.