Once you have successfully compiled and simulated a project with the MAX+PLUS II software, you can program an Altera device and test it in the target circuit. Figure 1 shows the device programming flow for MAX+PLUS II software.
Figure 1. MAX+PLUS II Device Programming Flow
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Altera-provided items are shown in blue. |
You can program devices with Altera programming hardware and MAX+PLUS II Programmer software installed on a 486- or Pentium-based PC or a UNIX workstation, or with programming hardware and software available from other manufacturers. Table 1 shows the available Altera programming hardware options on PCs and UNIX workstations.
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| Programming Hardware Option |
PCs | UNIX Work- stations |
MAX® 3000A Devices |
Classic® & MAX 5000 Devices |
MAX 7000 & MAX 7000E Devices |
MAX 7000A, MAX 7000AE, MAX 7000B, MAX 7000S MAX 9000 & MAX 9000A Devices |
FLEX® 6000, FLEX 6000A, FLEX 8000, FLEX 10K, FLEX 10KA, FLEX 10KB, & FLEX 10KE Devices |
In-System Programming/ Configuration |
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| Logic Programmer card, PL-MPU Master Programming Unit, and device-specific adapters |
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If you wish to transfer programming files from a UNIX workstation to a PC over a network with File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or other similar transfer programs, be sure to select binary transfer mode.
Programming hardware from other manufacturers varies, but typically consists of a device connected to one of the serial ports on the workstation. Various vendors, such as Data I/O and BP Microsystems, supply hardware and software for programming Altera devices.
Related Links:
- Go to Compiling Projects with MAX+PLUS II Software for information on creating programming files.
- Go to the following topics, which are available on the web, for additional information:
