EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide …

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2 Altera customers are advised to obtain the latest version ofdevice specifications before relying on any published information and before placing orders for products or July 2008 Altera CorporationEthernetBlaster Communications Cable user GuideContentsChapter 1. About the EthernetBlaster Communications CableIntroduction .. 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.

3 1 13 Chapter 2. EthernetBlaster Communications Cable AdministrationIntroduction .. 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 SpecificationsOverview .. 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 InformationReferenced Documents .. Info 1 Revision History .. Info 2 How to Contact Altera .. Info 2 Typographic Conventions .. Info 2ivEthernetBlaster Communications Cable user Guide July 2008 Altera CorporationList of Figuresv July 2008 Altera CorporationEthernetBlaster Communications Cable user GuideList of FiguresFigure 1 1: EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Ethernet Port, Target Port, and Base Views.

4 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.

5 3-2 Figure 3 3: 10-Pin Male Header Dimensions .. 3-3viList of FiguresEthernetBlaster Communications Cable user Guide July 2008 Altera CorporationList of Tablesvii July 2008 Altera CorporationEthernetBlaster Communications Cable user GuideList of TablesTable 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 .. 3-4viiiList of TablesEthernetBlaster Communications Cable user Guide July 2008 Altera Corporation June 2008 Altera CorporationEthernetBlaster Communications Cable user Guide1. About the EthernetBlasterCommunications CableIntroductionThe EthernetBlaster Communications Cable connects to a standard Ethernet network port with an RJ-45 connector.

6 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 DevicesYou can use the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable to download configuration data to the following Altera devices: Stratix series FPGAs Cyclone series FPGAs MAX series CPLDs APEX series FPGAs ACEX 1K FPGAs Mercury FPGAs FLEX series FPGAs Excalibur FPGAsYou can perform in-system programming of the following devices: Advanced configuration devices, including EPC2, EPC4, EPC8, and EPC16 devices.

7 Serial configuration devices, including EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64 and EPCS128 addition, the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable supports target systems using TTL, LVTTL/LVCMOS, and single-ended I/O standards from V down to RequirementsThe EthernetBlaster Communications Cable requires between V and V from the target circuit board, and VDC ( ) input power for the EthernetBlaster VCCSUPPLY (a VDC wall transformer is supplied).1 2 Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications CableIntroductionEthernetBlaster Communications Cable user Guide June 2008 Altera CorporationThe EthernetBlaster VCC(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 VCC(TARGET).Software RequirementsThe EthernetBlaster Communications Cable is available on the Windows, UNIX, and Linux platforms, including the following: Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP x32 edition and x64 edition Windows Vista x32 edition and x64 edition Solaris Solaris Solaris 8/9 Solaris 10 Red Hat Linux version Red Hat Linux version Red Hat Linux version 9 Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 HP-UX version or laterUse the Quartus II software beginning with version to configure your device.

8 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)ConnectionsThe 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 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 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable1 3 Introduction June 2008 Altera CorporationEthernetBlaster Communications Cable user GuideThe status LED on the target port side of the Cable displays the operation status of the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable .

9 See Ta b l e 1 1 for a description of each LED status & Dynamic IP AddressingThe 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 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 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.

10 The default setting requires your address to be in the network 1 Communications Cable Ethernet Port, Target Port, and Base ViewsTARGETSTATUSETHERNETDC12 VStatus LEDT arget Port ViewEthernet Port ViewBase ViewEthernet Port10-Pin Target PortDC12V JackMachine ResetEthernet BlasterCopyright 2004 Altera Corporation00:07:ED:05:XX:XXHost Name: acebXXXXMAC AddressHost NameTable 1 LED ModesStatus LEDS tatus DescriptionRed-GreenPower on, resetGreen, blinkingCable initializationGreen, steadyCable readyBlue, blinkingDownloading data to target printed circuit board1 4 Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications CableCable SetupEthernetBlaster Communications Cable user Guide June 2008 Altera Corporation1 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 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 EthernetBlaster Communications Cable includes a self-hosted administrative web page, allowing you to configure various aspects of Cable operation.