The Waveshare USB Blaster Download Cable V2 is a sophisticated interface tool designed to connect a USB port on a host computer to an Altera FPGA mounted on a printed circuit board. This cable facilitates the transfer of configuration data from the PC to a standard 10-pin header linked to the FPGA, making it an essential component for both prototyping and production programming. It is compatible with a wide range of Altera FPGA/CPLD devices, active serial configuration devices, and enhanced configuration devices, supporting AS, PS, and JTAG download modes.
This hardware solution employs a high-speed FT245+CPLD+244 configuration, offering download speeds 1-3 times faster than alternative schemes. It supports a programming voltage range of 1.2-5V and is designed for high-speed, stable operation with an internal FT245R+CPLD. The cable is compatible with the Quartus II, NIOS II IDE, and NIOS II EDS integrated development environments, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
The device connects to a computer via a USB 2.0 interface and to the target board through JTAG, AS, and PS interfaces. It features a red LED power indicator and a green LED signal indicator, which illuminates during downloading or programming operations.
High-speed FT245+CPLD+244 solution with similar download speed and operation as the original ALTERA USB Blaster
Download speed is 1-3 times faster than other schemes like 68013 or C8051F
Supports most ALTERA FPGA/CPLD devices, Active Serial Configuration devices, and Enhanced Configuration Devices
Supports AS, PS, and JTAG download modes
High-speed, stable internal FT245R+CPLD design
Supports programming voltage of 1.2-5V
Supports Nios II embedded processor communication and debugging
Supported software includes Quartus II, NIOS II IDE, and NIOS II EDS integrated development environments
Tested devices include CPLD: MAX3000, MAX7000A/B/S, MAX9000, MAX II; FPGA: Stratix II, Cyclone II, Cyclone III, ACEX 1K, APEX 20K, FLEX 10K; Active Serial Configuration Devices: EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16; Enhanced Configuration Devices: EPC1, EPC4
Connects to computer via USB 2.0 interface
Connects to target board via JTAG, AS, PS interfaces
Red LED serves as a power indicator
Green LED serves as a signal indicator, remaining on during downloading/programming
