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Description

The configurator in-system programming cable (ISP cable) is a PC-only based cable

that attaches to the parallel port of a computer. This cable can be used to download

and verify configuration data cascading up to 8 devices. This cable allows designers to

quickly and economically program Atmel’s family of AT17 configuration memories. It

also provides support for new devices in the AT17 family prior to third-party program-

mer support being available. Therefore, it is a truly portable solution that allows

engineers to work from their lab bench or office.

Supported Devices

The AT17 series configurators can interface with many SRAM-based FPGA families.

This document is limited to example implementations for the following families:

• Atmel – AT94K(FPSLIC), AT40K, AT6K

• Xilinx – XC4000, XC5200, Spartan

• Altera – EPF6K, EPF8K, EPF10K

• Cypress – Delta39K15, 39K30, 39K50, 39K100, 39K165, 39K200

Software Support

Make sure to use the latest CPS software (http://www.atmel.com/atmel/prod-

ucts/prod185.htm). CPS is used to program configurators and supports both the

ATDH2200E programming board and this ISP cable. CPS also includes a conversion

utility which supports Cypress, Xilinx and Altera file formats. The software, in conjunc-

tion with Atmel ISP cable, can be used to download an Atmel, Cypress, Xilinx or Altera

programming file directly to Atmel’s configurator(s).

• CPS – Configurator Programming System

• GUI Bbased Interface

• Supports up to 8 devices

• Supports programming reset polarity

• Verification routines to validate programming

• Accepts HEX, MCS, POF, RBF, HXU and BST file formats

• Online help

• Ability to enable or disable internal oscillator

For specific information on using the CPS software, refer to the ATDH2200E Program-

ming Kit User Guide.

Rev. 2288A–05/01

In-System

Programming

Cable

ATDH2225

FPGA

Configuration

EEPROM

Memory