Desktop Programmer Mode

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The MultiPRO Desktop Programmer mode is used to configure single, non-volatile, socket-based devices using the Xilinx MultiPRO Desktop Configuration Cable. The MultiPRO cable is a
multi-function tool capable of ISP configuration using JTAG, Slave-Serial, or SelectMAP interfaces. The MultiPRO supports the CoolRunner II CPLD family, the XC 18V00 Flash PROM family, and all System ACE-MPM modules.

Automatically Identifying the Device

To automatically identify the device, select File Identify Device. iMPACT will pass data through the device and automatically identify the type of device connected. Any supported Xilinx device will be recognized and labeled. iMPACT will then highlight the device and prompt you for a configuration file.

Manually Identifying the Device

The chain can be manually created or modified as well. To perform this operation, right-click on an empty space in the iMPACT window and select Add Xilinx Device. The device will be added where the large cursor is positioned.

Assigning a Configuration File

After identifying the device, iMPACT prompts you for a configuration file. This is the file that will be used to program the device.

If you want to assign a new file to the device, the device must first be selected. You can then select Edit, or right-click and select Assign New Configuration File.

Setting Options

Note In contrast to the other configuration modes in iMPACT, Desktop Programmer mode requires that you set options before performing device operations. This enables you to set options once, then operate on several devices using those settings. If you do not set options first, default settings will be applied.

To set the program options, select the device, then in the Options menu, select Program Options. The Program Options dialog box appears (Figure 4-26).

The same steps also apply for Erase and Readback operations.

Figure 4-26 Program Options Dialog Box

Performing Device Operations

For the programming of devices in Desktop Programming mode, there are three commonly used buttons located on the iMPACT toolbar. From left to right, they are; Program, Verify, and Erase (See Figure 4-27).

Figure 4-27 Desktop Programmer Toolbar Buttons

To program a device, the device must first be selected. Once selected, you can then click the Program toolbar button. If you right-click, you will receive more operation choices.

Figure 4-28 Right-Click Programming Options