User manual

2–2 Chapter 2: USB-Blaster Specifications

USB-Blaster Connections

USB-Blaster Download Cable User Guide © April 2009 Altera Corporation

Cable-to-Board Connection

A standard USB cable connects to the USB port on the device. Figure 2–1 shows a

block diagram of the USB-Blaster download cable.

Cyclone II, Cyclone,

APEX II, APEX 20K,

and Mercury devices

As specified by V

CCIO

FLEX 10K, FLEX 8000,

and FLEX 6000

devices

5 V

FLEX 10KE device 2.5 V

FLEX 10KA and FLEX

6000A devices

3.3 V

EPC2 devices 5 V or 3.3 V

EPC4, EPC8, and

EPC16 devices

3.3 V

EPCS1, EPCS4,

EPCS16, EPCS64, and

EPCS128 devices

3.3 V

Table 2–1. USB-Blaster VCC(TRGT) Pin Voltage Requirements (Part 2 of 2)

Device Family USB-Blaster VCC Voltage Required

Figure 2–1. USB-Blaster Block Diagram

USB Interface

Chip

EPM7064AETC44

I/Os

CC (TRGT)

Pin 1

I/O

USBVCC

USB

Receptacle

10-Pin

Female Plug

Voltage Translator

Circuitry