Chapter 11: In-System Programmability Guidelines for MAX II Devices
ISP Troubleshooting Guidelines
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3. On the File menu, point to
Create/Update
and click
Create JAM, SVF, or ISC File.
4. Specify a file in the File format list.
5. Click
OK.
Figure 11–2.
Create JAM, SVF, or ISC File
ISP Troubleshooting Guidelines
This section provides tips for troubleshooting ISP-related problems.
Invalid ID and Unrecognized Device Messages
The first step during in-system programming is to check the device’s silicon ID. If the
silicon ID does not match, an
Invalid ID
or
Unrecognized Device
error is
generated. Typical causes for this error are shown below:
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Download cable connected incorrectly
TDO
is not connected
Incomplete JTAG chain
Noisy
TCK
signal
Jam Player ported incorrectly
Download Cable Connected Incorrectly
You will receive an error if the download cable is connected incorrectly to the parallel
or USB port or if it is not receiving power from your board.
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