JTAG Programming with FTDI Chip Hardware

About this task

These instructions describe how to program Trion®, Topaz, and Titanium FPGAs using the FTDI Chip FT2232H and FT4232H Mini Modules. Efinix® has tested the hardware for use with Trion®, Topaz, and Titanium FPGAs.

Note: Efinix does not recommend the FTDI Chip C232HM-DDHSL-0 programming cable due to the possibility of the FPGA not being recognized or the potential for programming failures.

Procedure

  1. Open the Efinity® software.
  2. Open the Efinity® Programmer.
  3. Click the Select Bitstream Image button.
  4. Browse to your image and click OK.
  5. Choose one of the following in the USB Target drop-down list:
    • Dual RS232 HS for FT2232H Mini Module
    • FT4232H_MM for FT4232H Mini Module
  6. Choose JTAG from the Programming Mode drop-down list.
  7. Click Start Program.