FlashPro

The Actel family of FlashPro device programmers provides in-system programming (ISP) in an easy to use, compact system that supports Fusion, IGLOO, ProASIC3, ProASIC^PLUS, and ProASIC families. Whether you are programming a board containing a single device or multiple devices connected in a chain, you can quickly program and reprogram by connecting to a PC and the target board. FlashPro programmers provide everything you need to program flash devices for compliance with IEEE 1149, using the JTAG port.

Programming with the FlashPro series of programmers saves you board space, since a single JTAG chain can be used for all JTAG devices. Programming via the JTAG port adds the flexibility of field upgrades or post-assembly, production-line "characterization." Costs can be significantly reduced as a result of eliminating sockets on the board.

All FlashPro programmers use JEDEC-standard STAPL files, meaning there are no algorithms built into the software. The same software is used for the GUI of all FlashPro series programmers so you do not have to learn new software to switch from one programmer to another.

The FlashPro series of programmers may also be used for interactive debug of designs by using embedded IP in the flash devices in conjunction with the Identify Actel Edition (AE)software. In addition, Actel Fusion devices have specific debug software to allow access to Fusion-specific peripherals such as flash memory and an analog to digital converter (ADC).

Key Features

Supports in-system programming
Supports IEEE 1149 JTAG programming through STAPL
Supports IEEE 1532
Free software updates
Connections to parallel port and USB port available
Self-test option
Supports Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 Operating Systems

FlashPro3

FlashPro3 is targeted at the latest generation of flash devices offered by Actel: Fusion, IGLOO, and ProASIC3. FlashPro3 offers extremely high performance through the use of USB 2.0 and is high-speed compliant for full use of the 480 Mbps bandwidth. This newest programmer can program ProASIC3E devices in under 30 seconds; even the largest ProASIC3E devices take under two minutes to program. Powered exclusively via USB, FlashPro3 provides a V_PUMP voltage of 3.3 V for programming these devices.

FlashPro3 can connect to any PC with a USB port and can operate either with USB 1.1 (full-speed) or USB 2.0 (both high-speed and full-speed modes). Multiple FlashPro3 programmers may be connected via USB hubs to a single PC, enabling the end user to set up a small-scale production environment with concurrent ISP occurring across multiple boards and the FlashPro software.

FlashPro Lite

FlashPro Lite Programmer FlashPro Lite is used exclusively with the ProASIC^PLUS family. FlashPro Lite provides all required programming voltages. The programming connection to the target board is a 26-pin SAMTEC micro header on the target board. A replaceable programming cable is connected to the FlashPro Lite. FlashPro Lite is conveniently powered from the target board.

FlashPro

The FlashPro programmer is a programmer for both the ProASIC^PLUS and ProASIC families of flash devices. The choice of USB port or parallel port is made in the simple FlashPro software GUI. For ProASIC^PLUS devices, programming times are approximately 1.6 times faster when using the parallel port than when using the USB port. Both EPP and ECP parallel port configurations can be used. The FlashPro programmer has its own power supply, so the target board does not need to be powered up to support ISP.

Multiple FlashPro programmers can be connected via USB hubs to a single PC, allowing a convenient, low cost, volume production programming environment to be set up for target boards containing ProASIC^PLUS or ProASIC devices.

Feature	Programmer
Feature	FlashPro3	FlashPro Lite	FlashPro
Security
AES
FlashLock
Permanent FlashLock
PC Connection
USB 2.0 (high-speed)
USB 1.1
Parallel Port

Device	Programmer
Device	FlashPro3	FlashPro Lite	FlashPro
IGLOO
Fusion
ProASIC3
ProASIC^PLUS
ProASIC

FlashPro3 is available as a standalone item or as part of the low cost Fusion Starter Kit and ProASIC3 Starter Kit. FlashPro Lite is available as a standalone item or as part of the low cost ProASIC^PLUS Starter Kit. To order a standalone programmer or accessory, please contact your local Actel Sales representative.

Hardware	Vendor	Part Number	Comment
FlashPro3	Actel	FLASHPRO 3	Fusion and ProASIC3 ISP Programmer
FlashPro Lite	Actel	FLASHPRO LITE	ProASIC^PLUS ISP Programmer
FlashPro	Actel	FLASH PRO	ProASIC^PLUS and ProASIC ISP Programmer
26-pin Header	Actel	ISP-CABLE-S	Replacement for FlashPro Lite/FlashPro programming cable
Programming Cable	Samtec	26 PIN HEADER SAMTEC	Header for PCB mounting to connect a FlashPro Lite/FlashPro

Application Notes

HB: In-System Programming (ISP) of Actel's Low-Power Flash Devices Using FlashPro3 (v1.1)	443 KB	3/2008	Click on the to rate this document
HB: Microprocessor Programming of Actel's Low-Power Flash Devices (v1.1)	296 KB	3/2008	Click on the to rate this document
HB: Programming Flash Devices (v1.1)	414 KB	3/2008	Click on the to rate this document
High-Volume Flash Programming Guide App Note	47 KB	1/2008	Click on the to rate this document
Implementation of Security in Actel's ProASIC and ProASIC^PLUS Flash-Based FPGAs App Note Important information about security in Flash FPGAs	561 KB	9/2003	Click on the to rate this document
In-System Programming ProASIC Devices App Note	261 KB	9/2003	Click on the to rate this document
In-System Programming ProASIC^PLUS Devices App Note	412 KB	10/2007	Click on the to rate this document
Performing Microprocessor Programming For Actel's ProASIC^PLUS Devices App Note	105 KB	6/2004	Click on the to rate this document