USB Blaster (ALTERA CPLD / FPGA download cable)

The USB Blaster Altera CPLD/FPGA Programmer is a powerful and versatile programming tool designed to support a broad range of Altera CPLD and FPGA devices with exceptional reliability. Engineered to work seamlessly with multiple voltage levels—1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.5V, and 5.0V—this programmer ensures compatibility across virtually all Altera product families. Whether you are working with CPLDs such as MAX3000, MAX7000, MAX9000, and MAX II, or FPGAs like Stratix, Stratix II, Cyclone, Cyclone II, ACEX 1K, APEX20K, or FLEX 10K, the USB Blaster delivers consistent performance and stable communication.

This programmer fully supports devices including Cyclone (EP1C3, EP1C6, EP1C12, EP1C20), Cyclone II (EP2C5, EP2C8, EP2C35), Stratix (EP1S10, EP1S20, EP1S25), Stratix II (EP2S60), FLEX10K (EPF10K10, EPF0K30), ACEX1K (EP1K30), and the entire MAX7000, MAX3000, MAX II, EPCS, and EPC series. It also supports active serial configuration devices such as EPCS1, EPCS4, and EPCS16, ensuring broad coverage for development, testing, and production programming.

The USB Blaster has been rigorously tested across multiple programming modes, including JTAG for Cyclone, Cyclone II, Stratix II, Flex10K, Acex1K, Max7000, and Max3000 devices; AS mode for EPCS configuration chips; and PS mode for advanced Stratix and Stratix GX devices. Its compatibility extends to advanced features such as the SignalTap II embedded logic analyzer, NIOS II debugging, and real-time communication, offering developers a smooth and error-free workflow. When debugging complex FPGA designs, the device performs without warning pop-ups or communication failures.

With programming speeds up to six times faster than ByteBlaster II, the USB Blaster significantly accelerates development time. Its USB interface eliminates the need for legacy serial ports, making it ideal for modern PC setups. Fully 100% compatible with the official Altera USB Blaster, it serves as a dependable and cost-effective solution for engineers, hobbyists, and FPGA developers.

Features

• Stably support SignalTap II embedded logic analyzer function, no mistake while crawling data.
• Fully support all Altera products such as CPLD: MAX3000, MAX7000, MAX9000, and MAXII.
• FPGA: Stratix, StratixII, StratxIII, Cyclone, CycloneII, CycloneIII, ACEX1K, APEX20K, and FLEX10K, etc.
• Active serial configuration device: EPCS1, EPCS4, EPCS16, EPCS64 etc.
• Enhanced configuration devices: EPC1, EPC4.
• Supports 3 download mode: AS, PS, and JTAG.
• Support and Nios II embedded soft core processor communication and debugging Rev.C latest version Hardware. Support jtag_uart.
• Speed is 6 times faster than parallel port download cable ByteBlasterII.
• Easy to use: MiniUSB interface, easy connection, two status indicator makes debugging more comfortable.
• Fully compatible with ALTERA USB Blaster, functionality and performance are the same as ALTERA original download cable.
• Operating Voltage: 1.5～5V JTAG IO Voltage.
• System configuration: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows7, USB interface.

Package Includes

• 1 x USB blaster device.
• 1 x USB cable.
• 1 x 10pin JTAGE cable.