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MultiPRO Desktop Tool
Product Specification
DS114 (v1.9) February 8, 2008
This product is undergoing discontinuance. Please refer to
XCN07022,
Product Discontinuation Notice,
for more information
on last-time purchases and replacement products.
Features
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Supported by ISE™ iMPACT download software (v5.1i
SP3 or higher)
Externally powered using +5V DC power brick
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In-System Programming/Configuration
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Automatically senses and adapts to target I/O voltage
Interfaces to devices operating at 5V (TTL), 3.3V
(LVCMOS), 2.5V, 1.8V, and 1.5V
Supports IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG), serial peripheral
interface (SPI), Xilinx Slave-Serial, and Xilinx Slave-
SelectMAP (8-bit)
In-system configures the following Xilinx devices:
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Same power brick can be used for Parallel Cable IV
Download speeds up to 10 Megabits per second (Mb/s)
LED status indicators
Uses IEEE 1284 ECP protocol for high-speed
communications
Uses quick-connect, off-the-shelf IEEE 1284 parallel
cable
Power cord options for US/Asia/Japan/Europe/UK
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Virtex™ series FPGAs
Spartan™ series FPGAs
CoolRunner/CoolRunner-II CPLDs
Platform Flash PROM family
XC18V00 ISP PROM family
XC4000 series FPGAs
XC9500/XL/XV CPLDs
Desktop Device Programming
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Device adapters are available for:
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XC18V00 ISP PROM family
Platform Flash PROM family
CoolRunner™-II CPLD family
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J Drive compatible with IEEE 1532 Programming Engine
ChipScope™ Pro Analyzer compatible
Embedded Development Kit (EDK) compatible
Includes high-performance ribbon cables
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Automatically switches power during programming
Automatically identifies and confirms proper adapter
selection
Has short-circuit protection in the event of improper
device insertion
14-conductor ribbon cable can be used with
Parallel Cable IV
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Intended for development — not recommended for
production programming
MultiPRO Desktop Tool Description
The MultiPRO Desktop Tool (Figure
1)
is a multi-function
programming and configuration cable. When mated with
MultiPRO device adapters, it can program individual
Platform Flash PROMs, XC18V00 ISP PROMs and
CoolRunner-II CPLDs. Alternatively, the tool can perform in-
system programming or FPGA configuration when attached
to user hardware by way of the included ribbon cables. IEEE
1149.1 (JTAG), serial peripheral interface (SPI), Xilinx
Slave-Serial, and Xilinx Slave-SelectMAP (8-bit) protocols
are supported in ISP mode.
Designed for use in a desktop environment, the MultiPRO
Desktop Tool interfaces to a PC using the industry standard
IEEE 1284 parallel port. An external AC power brick
provides +5V DC to the pod. An integral power switch
facilitates fail-safe connection to target systems.
A variety of device adapters are available for standalone
programming of Xilinx Platform Flash PROMs, XC18V00
ISP PROMs, and CoolRunner-II CPLDs.
X-Ref Target - Figure 1
Figure 1:
Xilinx MultiPRO Desktop Tool
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An aluminum plate is attached to the bottom side of the
printed circuit board to protect circuitry. Rubber feet are
mounted on the bottom of the aluminum plate to avoid
scratching the desk top.
Device Adapters
A separate device adapter is available for each unique
Platform Flash PROM, XC18V00 ISP PROM, and
CoolRunner-II CPLD package. Adapters attach to the
MultiPRO pod using a 20-pin keyed DIN connector
(Figure
2).
Power is automatically applied to the adapter
during programming operations and removed upon
completion. A power status LED is illuminated whenever
power is active. The MultiPRO pod automatically identifies
any adapter that is attached to the DIN connector.
Caution!
Devices should never be installed or removed
from sockets while the ACTIVE LED is illuminated.
Over-Current Protection
The MultiPRO Desktop Tool monitors the current load of the
adapter when power is provided. If a fault condition exists
on the adapter (e.g., if a device is improperly oriented in the
socket or the device is internally shorted), power is
automatically shut off. The MultiPRO Desktop Tool will not
be damaged if the power pins on the DIN connector are
inadvertently shorted to ground.
A polycarbonate label protects the top side of the adapter
printed circuit. Text clearly identifies the device and package
information, the product ordering number, and the index pin
locator needed to orient the device during insertion.
X-Ref Target - Figure 2
Status Indicators
The MultiPRO Desktop Tool uses tri-color LEDs to indicate
the active configuration port and the presence of target
power (Table
1).
A red LED indicates that the associated port
has not been selected in iMPACT. An amber LED indicates
that the port is selected but that V
REF
from the target
hardware is not powered. A green LED indicates that the port
is selected and V
REF
from the target hardware is powered.
If both the Serial/JTAG/SPI and SelectMAP STATUS LEDs
are red, then the Adapter port is active. Power is
automatically switched to adapters only during programming
operations. The adapter’s red ACTIVE LED is illuminated
when power is ON. The MultiPRO Desktop Tool selects the
Serial/JTAG/SPI port by default when powered up.
If both the Serial/JTAG/SPI and SelectMAP LEDs are
blinking red, an over-current condition has been detected on
the adapter port. The adapter should be removed and
checked for incorrect device insertion and/or socket damage.
20-pin Keyed
DIN Connector
Power
Status LED
Index Pin Locator
Figure 2:
Common Adapter Features
Table 1:
Status Indicators
Serial/JTAG/SPI
LED
Off
Amber
Green
Red
Red
Red
Blinking Red
Amber
SelectMAP LED
Off
Red
Red
Amber
Green
Red
Blinking Red
Amber
Pod Powered
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Over-Current
Yes
Active Port
None
S/JTAG
S/JTAG
SelectMAP
SelectMAP
Adapter
Adapter
None
V
REF
Powered
N/A
No
Yes
No
Yes
See ACTIVE LED
N/A
N/A
IEEE 1284
Parallel Port
Connected
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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Physical Description
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Power
Switch
+5VDC External Power
Supply
Cable
INIT
NC
DIN
DONE
CCLK
PROG
Vref
Serial/JTAG/SPI
LED
S/JTAG
STATUS
NC
NC
TDI
TDO
TCK
TMS
Vref
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Vref
NC
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Power Port
14-pin
Serial/JTAG/SPI
Ribbon Cable Connector
Serial
MultiPRO
Desktop Tool
IEEE-1284-C
Parallel Port
Model DLC8
Power 5V
0.3A
Serial
MP -
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4 5
Made in U.S.A.
SelectMAP
JTAG
Adapter Port
CS0
CS1
CS2
PROG
INIT
DONE
BUSY
RDWR
CCLK
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
34-pin SelectMAP
Ribbon Cable Connector
SMAP
STATUS
SelectMAP
LED
Quick Connect IEEE 1284
Parallel Port Cable
HW-MP-PQ208
ACTIVE
20-Pin Keyed
DIN Connector
Adapter's red
"ACTIVE" LED
Socket
1
PIN
MultiPRO PQ208 Adapter
for CoolRunner
TM
II
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Figure 3:
MultiPRO Connector Descriptions
External Power Supply
The MultiPRO Desktop Tool requires an external +5V DC
power supply. The power supply is a CE approved switching
regulator that operates from an AC outlet and connects to
the MultiPRO tool using a 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm plug (Figure
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A power switch on the MultiPRO case is provided as a
convenience so that all other cables can remain attached.
The standard MultiPRO power supply (CUI Inc.
#DTS050400UC-P5P-KH) is capable of operating from
100VAC to 240VAC at 47 Hz to 63 Hz. The +5V DC output
is rated for 4A. This power supply can also be used with the
Xilinx Parallel Cable IV (configuration cable) instead of the
supplied Power Splitter Cable.
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Figure 4:
Standard External +5V DC Power Brick
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IEEE 1284 Cable Specifications
Level 1 compliant host parallel ports are only designed to
operate over a maximum cable length of 10 feet. Level 2
compliant ports are designed to operate over a maximum
cable length of 33 feet. MultiPRO uses a Level 2 compliant
cable interface buffer. The MultiPRO case has an integrated
mini-centronics connector for attachment to off-the-shelf
IEEE 1284 cables.
Xilinx recommends that the MultiPRO tool be directly
connected to the host parallel port without the use of a switch
box. Software license "dongles" should not be attached to the
parallel port when communicating with the MultiPRO tool.
Connecting to Host Computer
The MultiPRO tool connects to any PC using Windows or
Linux
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through the built-in, standard IEEE 1284 DB25 parallel
(printer) port connector
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. To fully utilize the higher speeds of
this cable, the host PC must have a parallel port that is
enabled
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to support extended capability port (ECP) mode. If
ECP mode is not enabled, the MultiPRO tool will default to
compatibility mode and will not run at the optimum speeds
listed. Performance also depends on the MultiPRO Desktop
Tool firmware revision and ISE iMPACT software version.
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Notes:
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Refer to
ISE software manuals
for details regarding supported
operating systems.
Xilinx makes no representations about compatibility with third-
party IEEE 1284 add-on adapters and does not support the add-
on adapters.
Refer to host PC BIOS to see if ECP mode is enabled.
Refer to the MultiPRO Desktop Tool firmware history at
http://www.xilinx.com/support/programr/mp_history.htm.
Automatic Voltage Sensing
The MultiPRO Desktop Tool continuously monitors the V
REF
pin on the Serial/JTAG/SPI and SelectMAP target interface
connectors. The current drain from the target power supply
attached to the V
REF
pin is less than 10 mA at 3.3V DC. The
target system reference voltage must be regulated and
cannot have a current limiting resistor in series with the
V
REF
pin on the interface.
No damage will occur to the MultiPRO Desktop Tool if the
target system is powered when the MultiPRO tool is not
powered. However, when powering up a system, it is
preferable to apply power to the MultiPRO tool first, followed
by power to the target system. The sequence should be
reversed when powering down.
The MultiPRO Desktop Tool always puts interface signals
on inactive ports in a 3-state condition.
The MultiPRO output drive voltage levels do not linearly
track voltage changes on the V
REF
pin. An appropriate
output signal level is established for a range of V
REF
voltages. For example, if V
REF
is any voltage from +3.0V DC
to +5.0V DC, the MultiPRO tool sets the output signals for
the respective port to +3.3V DC.
Refer to
Table 2
for the relationship between V
REF
voltage
and MultiPRO output signal levels.
Table 2:
Output Signal Levels as a Function of V
REF
V
REF
Voltage on Target
System
0.80 to 1.65
1.65 to 2.00
2.00 to 3.00
3.00 to 5.00
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High Performance Ribbon Cable
Two insulation displacement connector (IDC) ribbon cables
are supplied and recommended for connection to target
systems. See
Figure 5
and
Figure 6.
These cables incorporate
multiple signal-ground pairs and facilitate error-free
connection. A very small footprint, keyed mating connector is
all that is required on the target system. Refer to
Figure 7
and
Figure 8
for the appropriate connector pin assignments and
sample vendor part numbers. The 14-conductor ribbon cable
can also be used with Parallel Cable IV.
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MultiPRO Output
Signal Levels
1.5
1.8
2.5
3.3
Figure 5:
High Performance Ribbon Cables
Units
V
V
V
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Notes:
1. Ribbon cable – 14-conductor, 1.0 mm centers round conductor flat cable, 28AWG (7x36) stranded copper conductors;
gray PVC with pin #1 edge marked.
2. 2 mm ribbon, female polarized connectors – IDC connection to ribbon, contacts are beryllium copper plated with
30 micro inches gold plating over 50 micro inches nickel, connectors mate to 0.5 mm square posts on 2 mm centers.
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Notes:
1. Ribbon cable – 34-conductor, 1.0 mm centers round conductor flat cable, 28AWG (7x36) stranded copper conductors;
gray PVC with pin #1 edge marked.
2. 2 mm ribbon, female polarized connectors – IDC connection to ribbon, contacts are beryllium copper plated with
30 micro inches gold plating over 50 micro inches nickel, connectors mate to 0.5 mm square posts on 2 mm centers.
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Figure 6:
Ribbon Cable Diagrams
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