9.5.3 Multiple Programmer Multiple Device Chain Programming

This tutorial demonstrates step-by-step instructions on how to parallel program two chains using two programmers, each with two Actel Devices (A3P250 and A3PE600). See the figure below for an illustration.
Figure 9-76. APA Device Tutorial Example
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You should already be familiar with the basic features of the FlashPro® software before you begin this tutorial.

Note: This tutorial does not provide software installation instructions. Please have FlashPro already installed before you begin.
  1. Click the New Project button in FlashPro.
  2. From the New Project dialog box, type “Tutorial” in the Project Name field.
  3. Check the Chain box.
    Figure 9-77. New Project Dialog Box
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  4. If necessary, change the default location of your project in the Project Location field.
  5. Click OK. The FlashPro main window appears and displays your updated programmer information.
    Figure 9-78. FlashPro User Interface
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  6. From the Programmers menu, choose Scan Chain (or select the programmer in the Programmer List window, right-click, then choose Scan Chain). The Select Programmer(s) dialog box displays.
    Figure 9-79. Select Programmer Window
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    The Programmer List window shows the Scan Chain Test was passed and how the devices are ordered in the chain.

    Figure 9-80. Scan Chain Order in the Log Window
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  7. Click the Configure Chain button . The Chain Configuration window appears.
    Figure 9-81. Chain Configuration Window
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  8. In the Chain Configuration window, click the Add Device button to add devices to the chain. The Add Actel Device dialog box appears.
  9. Choose A3PE600 device from the Device drop-down menu.
    Figure 9-82. Add Actel Device Dialog Box
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  10. In the STAPL file field, use the Browse button to locate the A3PE600.stp file.
  11. In the Name field, leave A3PE600 as default.
  12. The A3PE600 device is added into the Chain Configuration window.
    Figure 9-83. Device One Chain Configuration Window
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  13. Repeat steps 8 to 11 for A3P250. After you are finished adding all devices in the chain, the Chain Configuration window updates.
    Figure 9-84. Chain Configuration Window for all Devices
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  14. Once all the devices have been added to the chain in the correct order and serialization has been selected, click the Run button to program the chain.
  15. When programming is complete, the Programmer List window appears.
    Figure 9-85. Programmer List Window Done
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Congratulations! You have just completed the FlashPro Multiple Device Serialization Chain Programming tutorial.