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