JTAG Blaster II Altera FPGA CPLD Programmer Supports JTAG, AS and PS | USB Blaster

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Key Features

• Programs Altera FPGAs, CPLDs and Flash chips. It is 100% Compatible with Quartus Prime software. The JTAG Blaster II uses the same driver as the original Altera USB Blaster. Connect it to a PC via USB-C cable and the Quartus Prime Software will fully recognize the board as a native USB Blaster. Program Altera devices using JTAG or Active Serial or Passive Serial interface.
• Programs all Altera devices including MAX II, MAX V, MAX10, Cyclone III, Cyclone IV, Cyclone V, Cyclone 10, Stratix IV, Stratix V, Stratix 10 devices. Also supports the Agilex family and the Enhanced Configuration Devices. Supports the NIOS V softcore processor. Supports the Signal Tap Logic Analyzer.
• Includes a 10 pin header with 0.1 inch pitch 5x2, Shrouded, Keyed for connection to popular Development Boards. This Header supports the Standard Altera Pinout. The pinout supports the JTAG configuration, the Active Serial configuration and the Passive Serial configuration. The header supports Input/Ouput Voltages of +1.8V to +5.0V. The JTAG Blaster II uses the Target Board voltage, VCC(Target) to power the Input/Output level shifters on board. The target board must be capable of supplying 50mA for the level shifters on the board.
• Includes a "CONNECT" LED which indicates USB Enumeration. This LED will indicate to the user that the board is properly powered, connected to the Host PC and the appropriate driver has been loaded for communication with the JTAG Blaster II. Also Included is a RGB LED to indicate programming status. The LED will indicate idle status as well as active programming. This LED will indicate to the user that the board is attempting to communicate with the target board.
• Ultra Small footprint will fit a large range of applications. Includes four 4x40 mounting holes to provide flexibility in mounting on work benches, industrial applications or motherboards. Extra robust USB-C connector with metal legs that attach directly to the PCB provides sturdy, robust connecctions when plugging/un-plugging the USB cable.Please visit the JTAG Blaster II product page under the earthpeopletechnology website to access all schematics, user manual, data sheets and project files.

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