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== Gecko ==
 
== Gecko ==
Gecko is like the Chameleon a Parallelport Programmer and offers the same functions. However it works only on Xilinx Boards and isn't reporgrammable.
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Gecko is a Parallelport Programmer like the Chameleon and offers the same functions. However it works only on Xilinx Boards and isn't reprogrammable.
  
In order to install the Gecko proceed the same was as the Chameleon.
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In order to install the Gecko proceed the same way as with the Chameleon.
  
 
[[File:amontec_logo.gif|Amontec Logo]]
 
[[File:amontec_logo.gif|Amontec Logo]]
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'''Windows 7'''
 
'''Windows 7'''
The Chameleon doesn't work in Win7 machines initially. To let it work perform the following steps.
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The Chameleon doesn't work in Win7 machines initially. To get it to work perform the following steps:
 
* Install Xilinx ISE of your choice, see versions [[Tools/Versions#Xilinx_ISE|here]]
 
* Install Xilinx ISE of your choice, see versions [[Tools/Versions#Xilinx_ISE|here]]
 
* Install Amontec Driver [[Media:amontec_chameleon_driver.zip|Amontec Chameleon Driver]]
 
* Install Amontec Driver [[Media:amontec_chameleon_driver.zip|Amontec Chameleon Driver]]
 
* Reinstall Jungo Drivers for Parallelport Programmers
 
* Reinstall Jungo Drivers for Parallelport Programmers
** Open Commandline
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** Open a Commandline
** browse to your <code>.../Xilinx/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/nt64</code> for 64bit machines or <code>.../Xilinx/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/nt</code>
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** browse to your <code>.../Xilinx/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/nt64</code> path for 64bit machines or <code>.../Xilinx/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/nt</code>
 
** Type <code>wdreg -inf %cd%\windrvr6.inf uninstall</code>
 
** Type <code>wdreg -inf %cd%\windrvr6.inf uninstall</code>
 
** Type <code>wdreg -inf %cd%\windrvr6.inf install</code>
 
** Type <code>wdreg -inf %cd%\windrvr6.inf install</code>
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* DONE!
 
* DONE!
  
'''NOTE''': In a 64bit system the programs placed in .../Xilinx/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/n64 have to be used.
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'''NOTE''': In a 64bit system the programs placed in .../Xilinx/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/nt64 have to be used.
  
 
== JTAGKey ==
 
== JTAGKey ==
 
[[File:amontec_jtagkey.jpg|thumb|Amontec JTAGKey]]
 
[[File:amontec_jtagkey.jpg|thumb|Amontec JTAGKey]]
USB Programmer
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UBS Programmer
  
'''Driver for WinXp and Win7''' Not supported by Xilinx Impact
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'''Driver for WinXp and Win7''' not supported by Xilinx Impact
  
 
[[Media:amontec_jtagkey_driver.zip|Amontec JTAGKey Driver]]
 
[[Media:amontec_jtagkey_driver.zip|Amontec JTAGKey Driver]]
  
 
== Xilinx Platform Cable USB II ==
 
== Xilinx Platform Cable USB II ==
[[File:xilinx_platform_cable_usb_ii.jpg|thumb|Xilinx Plaform Programmer]]
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[[File:xilinx_platform_cable_usb_ii.jpg|thumb|Xilinx Platform Programmer]]
  
This is the official Xilinx USB FPGA Programmer fully supported by Xilinx Impact, XPS and EDK. For more information see the [http://www.xilinx.com/products/boards-and-kits/HW-USB-II-G.htm Official Xilinx Homepage]
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This is the official Xilinx USB FPGA Programmer fully supported by Xilinx Impact, XPS and EDK. For more information see the [http://www.xilinx.com/products/boards-and-kits/HW-USB-II-G.htm official Xilinx Homepage]
  
 
[[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Programmer]]
 
[[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Programmer]]

Revision as of 17:35, 8 August 2013

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HESSO Logo

Digilent Xilinx Programmer

Digilent Logo

Digilent Xilinx Programmer

For more info see here

USB Programmer with complete support of WinXp, Win7. It is also supported by Xilinx Impact. It can be used for Flash programming of a Xilinx FPGA.


Microsemi FlashPro 4

Microsemi Logo

Microsemi FlashPro 4 Programmer

For more info see here

USB Programmer with complete support of WinXp, Win7. It is supported by Actel Tools. It can be used as FlashPro4 and FlashPro3 Programmer.


Gecko

Gecko is a Parallelport Programmer like the Chameleon and offers the same functions. However it works only on Xilinx Boards and isn't reprogrammable.

In order to install the Gecko proceed the same way as with the Chameleon.

Amontec Logo

Chameleon

Amontec Chameleon

Amontec Parallel Port Programmer

Windows 7 The Chameleon doesn't work in Win7 machines initially. To get it to work perform the following steps:

  • Install Xilinx ISE of your choice, see versions here
  • Install Amontec Driver Amontec Chameleon Driver
  • Reinstall Jungo Drivers for Parallelport Programmers
    • Open a Commandline
    • browse to your .../Xilinx/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/nt64 path for 64bit machines or .../Xilinx/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/nt
    • Type wdreg -inf %cd%\windrvr6.inf uninstall
    • Type wdreg -inf %cd%\windrvr6.inf install
    • Type yes for the Jungo Driver installation
  • DONE!

NOTE: In a 64bit system the programs placed in .../Xilinx/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/nt64 have to be used.

JTAGKey

Amontec JTAGKey

UBS Programmer

Driver for WinXp and Win7 not supported by Xilinx Impact

Amontec JTAGKey Driver

Xilinx Platform Cable USB II

Xilinx Platform Programmer

This is the official Xilinx USB FPGA Programmer fully supported by Xilinx Impact, XPS and EDK. For more information see the official Xilinx Homepage

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