HuMANDATA original configuration tool "BBC[EDX-301]" offers you
- FPGA Configuration
- Configuration Memory Access (Write/Read/Erase)
without special download cable.
BBC[EDX-301] requires just only .bit for both operations, no need to prepare mcs file for configuration device.
Software project file and source codes is also offered for customizing. (C++ Builder 11)
BBC[EDX-301] is tested under these OS below, and is not supported for Mac and Linux.
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- FPGA Configuration
- Configuration Device Access
- Option Setting
- Configure FPGA by Configuration device
- Indirect connection between FT2232H and Configuration Device
- Download
FPGA Configuration
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| File | Open .bit file |
| Go | Run FPGA Configuration. |
| Reset | The FPGA will be reset. |
| SW1 setting | Please set SW1[1] "OFF" as below. |
Configuration Device Access
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Go | Start the "Process flow" as set. |
| FPGA Config | FPGA is configured with special bit file to connect channel A of FT2232H to the configuration device. |
| Bulk Erase | Erase all sectors before downloading. |
| Sector Erase | Erase sectors before downloading. |
| Write |
Download a bit file into the configuration device. |
| Verify | Read-back the programmed data and check identity. |
| FPGA Reset | The FPGA will be reset at the end of process. |
| SW1 setting | Please set SW1[1] "OFF" as below. |
Option Setting
![BBC[EDX-301]Option](https://www.hdl.co.jp/EDA/BBC_EDX301/option.png)
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Save Current Setting |
State of check-boxes and file paths are saved when you exit. |
| Use default port description |
Uncheck this when you change EDX-301 USB port description. |
| Channel A (Configuration Device) | Port description of channel-A of FT2232H used for configuration device access |
| Channel B (FPGA Configuration) | Port description of channel-B of FT2232H used for FPGA configuration. |
| Show System Message | Elaborate messages will be showed. |
| Default | Set the channel combo-boxes to EDA-004's default port description names. |
| Port Detect | You can detect FTDI USB port manually. (NOTE) |
(NOTE) Please note that not only FTDI of EDX-301 but also all FTDI ports connected your PC will be detected.
Configure FPGA by Configuration device
When you configure the FPGA by configuration device, please set the "FPGA configuration mode" to Master SPI mode by setting SW1[1] ON as below.
The FPGA will be configured automatically when it is powered-up.
(*) Please be care not to download inadequately tested design file in configuration device. It maybe cause damage to the board or peripherals.
Indirect connection between FT2232H and Configuration Device
When access to configuration device with channel-A of FT2232H, the FPGA is configured with "fpga_path_edx301.bit".
Do not delete "fpga_path_edx301.bit" included with exe file.
Download
| Version | File | |
|---|---|---|
| BBC[EDX-301] tool | V12 |  Download |
| Project File (C++ Builder 11) | V12 | Request |
Simple configuration application "BitCfg3" is here. (FPGA configuration only, VC++6.0 project)
History
July 29, 2023 : Support for Windows 11 (V12)
April 17, 2012 : Release
If you have questions or requests, please contact us.
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