Altera

Issue: even high end programmers like BP Microsystems seem to struggle programming these

Altera Programming Unit

Altera Stand-Alone Programmer

Logic Programmer Card

Master Programming Unit

Programming adapter

Altera Programming Unit (APU)

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/support/support-resources/support-centers/devices/programming-tools/tls-altera-apu.html

Supported devices: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/products/boards_and_kits/programming-adapters.html

• EPC and EPM series

USB interface

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/support/support-resources/knowledge-base/solutions/rd10052001_784.html

"The APU supports all MPU adapters. However, the older PLMJ1213 and PLMT1064 adapters have a serial port connection in front of the adapter. Therefore, these adapters will not fit unless the serial connector is removed. Please obtain a replacement for these adapters if you are planning to use the APU."

Master Programming Unit (MPU)

TLDR: requires an ISA add in card + external modules. These look like parallel ports but they are not

Trying to find notes...

2019-09-29

cont check failure on altera programmer

MPU

PLMJ7000-84

Card: ASSY 6XX-03335