Altera's MAX® II devices can be programmed in-system via the industry standard 4-pin IEEE Standard 1149.1 (JTAG) interface. In-system programmability (ISP) offers quick, efficient iterations during design development and also offers a low-cost production programming solution.
MAX II Devices Programming Methods
- Altera's Programming Tools
MAX II devices can be programmed with Altera® download cables such as USB-BlasterTM, ByteBlasterTM II, ByteBlasterMVTM, or the MasterBlasterTM with the Quartus® II software.
- In-Circuit Tester
MAX II devices can be programmed using in-circuit testers.
- Boundary-Scan Tools
MAX II devices can be programmed using boundary-scan tools.
- Third-Party Programmers
Third-party vendors offer conventional off board programming support for MAX II devices.
- IEEE 1532 Programming
MAX II devices support ISP using the IEEE 1532 standard.
- JamTM STAPL
MAX II device programming can be done with the Jam Standard Test and Programming Language (STAPL) programmer.
Related Documents
- Using Jam STAPL for ISP via an Embedded Processor (PDF) chapter of the MAX II Device Handbook
- In-System Programmability (PDF) section of the MAX II Device Handbook
- MAX II Device Family Errata Sheet (PDF)
- MAX II Pin-Outs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if power fails during ISP or real-time ISP programming of MAX II devices?
- Is it possible to use ISP to update or program a MAX II device design in the configuration flash memory without overwriting the contents of the user flash memory?
- Do I have to reprogram my MAX II device if I want to use a different
VCCIOvoltage level for a bank? - How do I enable the real-time ISP feature in the Quartus II programmer or Jam/JBC players?
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