Look for programmer info/circuit of ALtera Max7000E CPLD programmer

[Richard Yan]

Hello!

I have some MAX7000E series EPM7160EL84C CPLD and I would like to build
programmer to program it. I know how to write microcontroller program and
would like to build programmer. Is there anybody could provide the info for
programming this chip.

Thanks you for your attention and suggestion in advance.
Richard

 

[Ken Smith]

Hello!

I have some MAX7000E series EPM7160EL84C CPLD and I would like to build
programmer to program it. I know how to write microcontroller program and
would like to build programmer. Is there anybody could provide the info for
programming this chip.

Thanks you for your attention and suggestion in advance.
Richard

Several of the Altera MAX7000 series have JTAG programming pins. If this
is true, you can build the programmer out of a PC and a cable from the
printer port.

You tell the development software to make a JAM file and then play the JAM
file through a prgram called JAM-ISP.

I have a version of the program that I've modified to allow large devices
to be programmed on DOS PCs. If you need it, I don't think there will be
any problem with me sending it to you.

 

[Leon Heller]

Hello!

I have some MAX7000E series EPM7160EL84C CPLD and I would like to build
programmer to program it. I know how to write microcontroller program and
would like to build programmer. Is there anybody could provide the info for
programming this chip.

You need a ByteBlaster (or a copy of it) which connects to the PC printer
port. The ByteBlaster cable is plugged into the target board containing the
CPLD - it must be connected to the appropriate programming pins - and the
Altera programming software may then be used to configure the device. The
ByteBlaster schematic is available on the Altera web site.

Leon

 

[Leon Heller]

You need a ByteBlaster (or a copy of it) which connects to the PC printer
port. The ByteBlaster cable is plugged into the target board containing the
CPLD - it must be connected to the appropriate programming pins - and the
Altera programming software may then be used to configure the device. The
ByteBlaster schematic is available on the Altera web site.

I forgot to mention that I've designed a PCB for my version of the BB, see
my web site.

Leon

 

[Rich Webb]

Hello!

I have some MAX7000E series EPM7160EL84C CPLD and I would like to build
programmer to program it. I know how to write microcontroller program and
would like to build programmer. Is there anybody could provide the info for
programming this chip.

There is a ByteBlasterMV work-alike that should work, available at
http://www.fpga4fun.com/shop.html for about US$25 plus shipping.
That same site has a link to the ByteBlasterMV schematic at
http://www.altera.com/literature/ds/dsbytemv.pdf if you would prefer to
make your own.

 

[Rich Webb]

There is a ByteBlasterMV work-alike that should work, available at
http://www.fpga4fun.com/shop.html for about US$25 plus shipping.
That same site has a link to the ByteBlasterMV schematic at
http://www.altera.com/literature/ds/dsbytemv.pdf if you would prefer to
make your own.

Oops -- my bad. Looks like the MAX7000E-series are NOT in-system
programmable via the ByteBlaster ISP.

 

[Richard Yan]

Thanks for your advise Leon,

Will it work? If using JTAG will not work. I have Byte Blaster now
can use for all S series. Do I need special connection?
Regards.
Richard.

 

[Leon Heller]

Thanks for your advise Leon,

Will it work? If using JTAG will not work. I have Byte Blaster now
can use for all S series. Do I need special connection?

I think that the EPM7160EL84C is obsolete, you'll have to check the data
sheet.

Leon