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JTAG SMT1

Digilent Inc. — October 2011

JTAG SMT1

The JTAG-SMT1 is a compact, complete and fully self-contained surface-mount programming module for Xilinx FPGAs. It can be accessed directly from all Xilinx tools, including iMPACT, Chipscope, and EDK. The module can be loaded directly onto a target board and reflowed like any other component.The JTAG-SMT1 uses a 3.3V main power supply and a separate Vref supply to drive the JTAG signals. All JTAG signals use high speed, 24mA, three-state buffers that allow signal voltages from 1.8V to 5V and bus speeds of up to 30MBit/sec. JTAG signals are actively driven only during a programming event and are otherwise held in high-impedance, so the JTAG bus can be shared with other devices.

  • Small form-factor (less than one sq. in.) surface-mount module can be directly loaded on target boards
  • Able to drive JTAG bus at up to 30Mbit/sec
  • Single 3.3V supply
  • Separate Vref drives JTAG signal voltages; Vref can be any voltage between 1.8V and 5V.
  • JTAG/TCK frequency settable by user
  • Fully supported by the Adept SDK, allowing custom JTAG applications to be created
  • Small, complete, all-in-one JTAG programming solution for Xilinx FPGAs
  • JTAG/TCK frequency settable by user
  • Uses micro-AB USB2 connector

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