Contents

1. Setting Up the Intel FPGA Download Cable II................................................................. 3

1.1. Supported Devices and Systems.............................................................................. 3

1.2. Power Source Requirements....................................................................................3

1.3. Software Requirements and Support........................................................................ 4

1.4. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II for Configuration or Programming...............4

1.5. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Driver on Windows 7/8 Systems................. 5

1.6. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Driver on Linux Systems............................6

1.7. Installing the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Driver on Windows XP Systems.................. 7

1.8. Setting Up the Intel FPGA Download Cable II Hardware with the Quartus Prime

Software............................................................................................................7

2. Intel FPGA Download Cable II Specifications.................................................................. 8

2.1. Voltage Requirements............................................................................................ 8

2.2. Cable-to-Board Connection..................................................................................... 8

2.3. Intel FPGA Download Cable II Plug Connection.......................................................... 9

2.4. 10-Pin Female Plug Signal Names and Programming Modes....................................... 10

2.5. Circuit Board Header Connection............................................................................11

2.6. Operating Conditions............................................................................................11

2.7. JTAG Timing Constraints and Waveforms.................................................................13

2.8. Changing the TCK Frequency.................................................................................14

A. Additional Information................................................................................................. 16

A.1. Document Revision History................................................................................... 16

A.2. Certification Statements....................................................................................... 17

A.2.1. RoHS Compliance.................................................................................... 17

A.2.2. USB 2.0 Certification................................................................................ 17

A.2.3. CE EMI Conformity Caution....................................................................... 17

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Intel FPGA Download Cable II User Guide

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