JTAG test bench

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test bench simply question: 

  Can I do test bench for a VHDL design through the JTAG usb cable?   If yes, is there a nice tutorial?  Thanks.

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--- Quote Start ---   Can I do test bench for a VHDL design through the JTAG usb cable?  If yes, is there a nice tutorial?   --- Quote End ---    Here's a tutorial that should get you started:  http://www.alterawiki.com/wiki/using_the_usb-blaster_as_an_sopc/qsys_avalon-mm_master_tutorial  There are Modelsim simulations and Tcl scripts that show you how to implement a simulation testbench, and then test via JTAG.  Cheers, Dave