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EP600 programming

Altera_Forum
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‎05-17-2012 09:40 PM
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I used some of these about 20 years ago. The need has arisen to modify a program (one which I didn't write) and program a handful of chips with the new code. 

 

Can someone tell me if I'm on the right tracks? 

 

I think I can use MAX PLUS+2 for this. Also a program called PLDshell (which I think I used to use). It seems these two programs are easily available. Even though PLD is a dos program (?). 

 

I think there should be folks around who still have programmers supporting this chip. My first approach will be to find someone I can send chips and a file to. 

 

If that fails, second approach will be to buy a used programmer. Does anybody here know which ones support the chip? 

 

Thanks.
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‎05-18-2012 01:26 AM
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MAXPLUS2 is capable of compiling for the EP610, but I'm not sure whether the EP600 is supported. I would recommend just downloading the software and seeing if the device is listed. If it is, you are half way there and will then need to find a way of programming the device.  

 

The original Altera MPU programmer and adapter head is long obsolete. Your best option would be to use a 3rd party programmer from someone like DataIO.
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