Programming Cables

User Guide

March_2015
UG48_24.8

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Features
Support for all Lattice programmable products
1.2 V to 3.3 V programming (HW-USBN-2B)
1.2 V to 5 V programming (All other cables)
Ideal for design prototyping and debugging
Connect to multiple PC interfaces
USB (v.1.0, v.2.0)
PC Parallel Port
Easy-to-use programming connectors
Versatile flywire, 2 x 5 (.100) or 1 x 8 (.100) connectors
6 feet (2 meters) or more of programming cable length (PC to DUT)
Lead-free/RoHS compliant construction
Figure 1. USB Cable HW-USBN-2B

Programming Cables
Lattice Programming Cable products are the hardware connection for in-system programming of all Lattice devices.
After completion of the logic design and creation of a programming file with the Lattice Diamond, ispLEVER Classic or PAC-Designer software, the Lattice Diamond Programmer, or Lattice's ispVM System software is used to
control the programming of devices directly on the PC board. No additional components are required to program a
device.
After you complete your logic design and create a programming file with the Lattice Diamond/ispLEVER Classic
development tools, you can use Diamond Programmer or ispVM System software ispVM System software or
Diamond Programmer to program devices on your board. The ispVM System/Diamond Programmer software automatically generates the appropriate programming commands, programming addresses and programming data
based on information stored in the programming file and parameters you set in Diamond Programmer/ispVM System. Programming signals are then generated from the USB or parallel port of a PC and directed through the Programming Cable to the device. No additional components are required for programming.
Diamond Programmer/ispVM System software is included with all Lattice design tool products and is available for
download from the Lattice web site at www.latticesemi.com.

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Programming Cable Pin Definitions

The functions provided by the Programming cables correspond with available functions on Lattice programmable
devices. Since some devices contain different programming features, the specific functions provided by the Programming cable may depend on the selected target device. ispVM System/Diamond Programmer software will
automatically generate the appropriate functions based on the selected device. See Table 1 for an overview of the
Programming cable functions.
Table 1. Programming Cable Pin Definitions
Programming
Cable Pin

Programming Cable
Pin Type

Name

Description

VCC

Programming Voltage

Input

Connect to VCC or VCCJ plane of the target device. Typical

ICC = 10 mA. Your board design supplies the power for
VCC. Note: This may not be the same as a target devices
VCCO plane.

SDO/TDO

Test Data Output

Input

Used to shift data out via the IEEE1149.1 (JTAG)

programming standard.

SDI/TDI

Test Data Input

Output

Used to shift data in via the IEEE1149.1 programming

standard.

ispEN/Enable/PR
Enable
OG/SN

Output

Enable device to be programmed.

SN = SSPI Chip select for HW-USBN-2B

TRST

Test Reset

Output

Optional IEEE 1149.1 state machine reset.

DONE

DONE

MODE/TMS

Test Mode Select Input

GND

Ground

SCLK/TCK

Test Clock Input

INIT

Initialize

Input

I2C: SCL1

I2C SCL

Output

Provides the I2C signal SCL

I2C: SDA1

I2C SDA

Output

Provides the I2C signal SDA.

5V Out1

5V Out

Output

Provides a 5 V signal for the iCEprog M1050 Programmer.

Input

DONE indicates status of configuration

Used to control the IEEE1149.1 state machine.

Output
Input

Connect to ground plane of the target device

Output

Used to clock the IEEE1149.1 state machine

Indicates device is ready for configuration to begin. INITN
is only found on some devices.

1. Only found on the HW-USBN-2B cable.

Figure 2. Programming Cable In-System Programming Interface for the PC (HW-USBN-2B)1

TCK/SCLK*

TMS*

I2C: SCL

TDI/SI *

5V OUT

TDO/SO*

I2C: SDA

VCC*

DONE

ISPEN/PROG/SN

GND*

TRST

* Indicates flywire connections required for most basic JTAG programming.

1. Requires Diamond Programmer 3.1 or later

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Figure 3. Programming Cable In-System Programming Interface for the PC (HW-USB-1A or HW-USB-2A)1
Color

Function

To
PC

6'

Red
Brown
Orange
Yellow
Green
Purple
Black
White
Blue

VCC
SDO/TDO
SDI/TDI
ispEN/Enable/PROG
TRST/DONE
MODE/TMS
GND
SCLK/TCK
INIT

HW-USB-1A

To
System
Board

1. Lattice PAC-Designer software does not support programming with USB cables. To program ispPAC devices with these cables, use the Diamond Programmer/ispVM System software.

Figure 4. Programming Cable In-System Programming Interface for the PC (HW-DLN-3C and Equivalents)1
HW7265-DL3 and HW7265-DL3A Grey Housing with RJ-45 Connector
Other Cables are Labeled with Part Number

25-pin
Parallel
Port
Adapter

To
PC

Function
VCC

6'

Color
Red

SDO/TDO

Brown

SDI/TDI

Orange

ispEN/Enable/Prog

Yellow

TRST

Green

MODE/TMS

Purple

GND

Black

SCLK/TCK

White

To
System
Board

1. HW7265-DL3, HW7265-DL3A, HW-DL-3B, HW-DL-3C and HW-DLN-3C are functionally equivalent products.

Figure 5. Programming Cable In-System Programming Interface for the PC (pDS4102-DL2 or pDS4102DL2A)
End View
pDS4102-DL2 Blue Housing
pDS4102-DL2A Grey Housing

To
PC

25-pin
Parallel
Port
Adapter

Function
VCC

.100" Center-Spacing
Eight Positions

RJ-45 Connector
Eight Positions

.01f*
Capacitor

6'

Pin #
1

SDO/TDO

SDI/TDI

ispEN/Enable/PROG

TRST

MODE/TMS

GND

SCLK/TCK

To
System
Board

Note: Capacitor Recommended on System Board

Figure 6. Programming Cable In-System Programming Interface for the PC (HW7265-DL2 or HW7265-DL2A)
HW7265-DL2 Blue Housing
HW7265-DL2A Grey Housing

To
PC

25-pin
Parallel
Port
Adapter

Overhead View of PC Board

ConnectorPinout

End View1
Pin # Function
2
GND

RJ-45 Connector
Eight Positions

6'

SCLK/TCK

Function

Pin #
1

Pin # Function
1
SCKL/TCK

GND

MODE/TMS

VCC

SDI/TDI

GND

SDO/TDO

3
To
System 5
Board 7

10

ispEN/Enable/
PROG

TRST

GND

Pin #
2

MODE/TMS

GND

SDI/TDI

VCC

SDO/TDO

GND

TRST

ispEN/Enable/
PROG

10

Function

1. For reference purposes, the 2x10 connector on the HW7265-DL2 or HW7265-DL2A is equivalent to Tyco 102387-1. This will interface to
standard 100-mil spacing 2x5 headers, or a 2x5 keyed, recessed male connector such as the 3M N2510-5002RB.

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Programming Software
Diamond Programmer and ispVM System for Classic devices is the preferred programming management software tool for all Lattice devices and download cables. The latest version of Lattice Diamond Program-mer or
ispVM System software is available for download from the Lattice web site at www.latticesemi.com/software.

Target Board Design Considerations

A 4.7K pull-down resistor is recommended on the TCK connection of the target board. This pull-down is recommended to avoid inadvertent clocking of the TAP controller induced by fast clock edges or as VCC ramps up. This
pull-down is recommended for all Lattice programmable families.
The I2C signals SCL and SDA are open drain. A 2.2K pull-up resistor to VCC is required on the target board.
For Lattice device families that feature low power, it is recommended to add a 500 ohm resistor between VCCJ and
GND during the programming interval when a USB Programming cable is connected to a very low power board
design. A FAQ is available that discusses this in more depth at:
http://www.latticesemi.com/en/Support/AnswerDatabase/2/2/0/2205
The JTAG programming port speed may need to be governed when using the Programming cables connected to
customer PCBs. This is especially important when there is long PCB routing or with many daisy-chained devices.
The Lattice programming software can adjust the timing of TCK applied to the JTAG programming port from the
cable. This low-precision port setting of TCK depends on many factors, including the PC speed and the type of
cable used (parallel port, USB or USB2). This software feature provides an option to slow the TCK for debug or
noisy environments. A FAQ is available that discusses this in more depth at:
http://www.latticesemi.com/en/Support/AnswerDatabase/9/7/974.aspx
The USB Download Cable can be used to program Power Manager or ispClock products with Lattice programming
software. When using the USB cable with the Power Manager I devices, (POWR604, POWR1208, POWR1208P1),
you must slow do TCK by a factor of 2. A FAQ is available that discusses this in more depth at:
http://www.latticesemi.com/en/Support/AnswerDatabase/3/0/306.aspx

Programming Flywire and Connection Reference

Refer to Table 2 when connecting a flywire download cable to systems that use the 1x8-position or 2x5-position
connectors. For newer Lattice FPGA families, a 1x10 connector used in conjunction with the Programming USB
cable adds support for the DONE and INITN signals. Both of these signals are inputs to the cable, and can be used
to help verify device configuration.
Table 2. Flywire Conversion Reference
Function
VCC1

Flywire
Cable

Wire
Label

1x10
Connector

1x8
Connector

2x5
Connector

Red

VCC

TDO/SO/SPI_SO

Brown

TDO

TDI/SI/SPI_SI

Orange

TDI

ispEN2/Enable/PROGRAMN/SN/SPI_SS_B

Yellow

ispEN/PROG

10

TRST3/CRESET_B

Green

TRST/DONE

TMS/MODE

Purple

TMS

GND

Black

GND

4 (2 and 8)

TCK4/SCLK/CCLK/SPI_SCK

White

TCK

Green

TRST/DONE

Blue

INITN

10

DONE

INITN/CDONE
I2C SCL5, 6

Yellow/White

I2C: SCL

I2C SDA5,6

Green/White

I2C: SDA

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Table 2. Flywire Conversion Reference (Continued)
Function
5V Output5

Flywire
Cable

Wire
Label

Red/White

5V Out

1x10
Connector

1x8
Connector

2x5
Connector

1. For devices that have a VCCJ pin, the VCCJ must be connected to the cables VCC, and a 0.1F decoupling capacitor is required on VCCJ
close to the device. Please refer to the device data sheet to determine if the device has a VCCJ pin.
2. For older Lattice ISP devices, a 0.01F decoupling capacitor is required on ispEN/ENABLE of the target board.
3. The TRST and DONE pin is multiplexed on the Programming USB cable. If the device TRST signal is available on the board, connect the
USB flywire TRST/DONE wire to TRST. If the device DONE signal is available on the board (or if both TRST and DONE are available), connect the USB flywire TRST/DONE wire to DONE. Please make sure the correct setting is selected in ispVM/Diamond Programmer (Options,
Cable and I/O Port Setup). This will tell ispVM/Diamond Programmer whether the TRST/DONE cable is used as a TRST or a DONE signal.
4. A 4.7K pull-down resister is recommended on TCK of the target board.
5. Only on the HW-USB2N-2B cable
6. Open drain signals. External pull-up ~2.2KOhm resistor to VCC is required.

Table 3 lists the recommend pin connections. Please contact Lattice technical support for information on unlisted
device families. (e-mail: techsupport@latticesemi.com).
Table 3. Recommended Pin Connections
TDI

TDO

TMS

TCK

ispEN/P
ROG1,6

TRST2/D
ONE3,6

INITN3,6

VCC

GND

SCL

SDA

ECP5

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Optional

Optional

Optional

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

LatticeECP3

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Optional

Optional

Optional

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

LatticeECP2M/LatticeECP2

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Optional

Optional

Optional

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

LatticeECP/LatticeEC

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Optional

Optional

Optional

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

LatticeXP2

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Optional

Optional

Optional

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

LatticeXP

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Optional

Optional

Optional

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

LatticeSC/LatticeSCM

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Optional

Optional

Optional

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

Recommended

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

Optional

Optional

Device Family

iCE40/iCE40LM/iCE40 Ultra

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

Recommended

MachXO2/MachXO3

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

MachXO

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

ORCA/FPSC

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Optional

Optional

Optional

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

ispXPGA

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

ispXPLD

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

ispMACH 4000

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

ispMACH/ispLSI 5000

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

MACH4A4

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

ispGDX2

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

ispClock

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A5

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

Platform Manager

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

Optional5

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

Power Manager/Power Manager II

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

Optional5

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

ispPAC

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mandatory

Mandatory

N/A

N/A

1. Refer to the Programming Cable ispEN Pin section below for detailed information on connecting the ispEN/ENABLE pin.
2. Refer to the Programming Cable TRST Pin section below for detailed information on connecting the TRST pin.
3. The DONE and INITN signals are only available on the Programming USB cable. These signals are inputs to the cable and can be used to help verify device
configuration.
4. Please refer to the device data sheet. Not all packages have the ENABLE or TRST pin.
5. When using PAC-Designer software to program ispPAC devices, do not connect this pin.
6. When using these connections, be sure to select the correct settings in the Cable and I/O Port Setup dialog in the ispVM System/Diamond Programmer software.

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Connecting the Programming Cable

The target board must be un-powered when connecting, disconnecting, or reconnecting the Programming Cable.
Always connect the Programming Cables GND pin (black wire), before connecting any other JTAG pins. Failure to
follow these procedures can result in damage to the target programmable device.

Programming Cable TRST Pin

Connecting the board TRST pin to the cable TRST pin is not recommended. Instead, connect the board TRST pin
to Vcc. If the board TRST pin is connected to the cable TRST pin, instruct ispVM/Diamond Programmer to drive the
TRST pin high as follows:
1. Select the Options menu item.
2. Select Cable and I/O Port Setup.
3. Check the TRST/Reset Pin Connected checkbox.
4. Select the Set High radio button.
If the proper option is not selected, the TRST pin will be driven low by ispVM/Diamond Programmer. Consequently,
the BSCAN chain will not work because the chain will be locked into RESET state.

Programming Cable ispEN Pin

The following pins should be grounded:
BSCAN pin of the 2000VE devices
ENABLE pin of MACH4A3/5-128/64, MACH4A3/5-64/64 and MACH4A3/5-256/128 devices.
However, the user has the option of having the BSCAN and ENABLE pins driven by the ispEN pin from the cable.
In this case, ispVM/Diamond Programmer must be configured to drive the ispEN pin low as follows:
1. Select the Options menu item.
2. Select Cable and I/O Port Setup.
3. Check the ispEN/BSCAN Pin Connected checkbox.
4. Select the Set Low radio button.
Table 4. Programming Cable Feature Summary

Feature
USB

HW-USBN-2B

HW-USBN-2A

HW-USB-2A

HW-USB-1A

HW-DLN-3C

HW7265-DL3,
HW7265-DL3A,
HW-DL-3B,
HW-DL-3C

HW7265-DL2

HW7265-DL2A

PDS4102-DL2

PDS4102-DL2A

PC-Parallel
1.2 V Support

1.8 V Support

2.5-3.3 V Support

5.0 V Support

2x5 Connector

X
X

1x8 Connector

Flywire

Lead-free
Construction

Available for order

X
X

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Each Programming Cable ships with two small connectors that help you keep the flywires organized. The following
manufacturer and part number is one possible source for equivalent connectors:
1x8 Connector (e.g. Samtec SSQ-108-02-T-S)
2x5 Connector (e.g. Samtec SSQ-105-02-T-D)
The Programming Cable flywire or headers are intended to connect to standard 100-mil spacing headers (pins
spaced 0.100 inch apart). Lattice recommends a header with length of 0.243 inches or 6.17 mm. Though, headers
of other lengths may work equally well.

Ordering Information
Ordering Part
Number

Description
Programming cable (USB). Contains 6' USB cable, flywire connectors,
8-position (1x8) adapter and 10-position (2x5) adapter, lead-free, RoHS
compliant construction.
Programming cable (PC only). Contains parallel port adapter, 6' cable,
flywire connectors, 8-position (1x8) adapter and 10-position (2x5) adapter,
lead-free, RoHS compliant construction.

China RoHS EnvironmentFriendly Use Period (EFUP)

HW-USBN-2B

HW-DLN-3C

Note: Additional cables are described in this document for legacy purposes only, these cables are no longer produced. The cables currently
available for order are fully equivalent replacement items.

Technical Support Assistance

e-mail:

techsupport@latticesemi.com

Internet: www.latticesemi.com

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Revision History
Date

Version

Change Summary

March 2015

24.8

Updated Programming Cable Pin Definitions section.

Revised description of INIT in Table 1, Programming Cable Pin Definitions.

January 2015

24.7

Updated Programming Cable Pin Definitions section.

In Table 1, Programming Cable Pin Definitions, ispEN/Enable/PROG
changed to ispEN/Enable/PROG/SN and its description revised.
Updated Figure 2, Programming Cable In-System Programming
Interface for the PC (HW-USBN-2B).
Updated Programming Cable ispEN Pin section.
In Table 4, Programming Cable Feature Summary, HW-USBN-2B
marked as available for order.
Updated Ordering Information section. HW-USBN-2A changed to HWUSBN-2B

July 2014

24.6

Changed document title to Programming Cables Users Guide

Changed ispDOWNLOAD Cables to Programming Cables.
Updated Target Board Design Considerations section. Updated FAQ
link on ispVM tool control of TCK duty cycle and/or frequency.
Updated Table 3, Recommended Pin Connections. Added ECP5,
iCE40LM, iCE40 Ultra, and MachXO3 device families.
Updated Technical Support Assistance information.

October 2012

24.5

Added iCE40 configuration port pin names to the Flywire Conversion

Reference table.
Added iCE40 information to Recommended Cable Connections table.

February 2012

24.4

Updated document with new corporate logo.

November 2011

24.3

Document transferred to users guide format.

Added Figure USB Cable HW-USBN-2A.
Updated Recommend Cable Connections table for MachXO2 devices.
Updated Target Board Design Considerations section.
Added Appendix A.

October 2009

24.2

Added information related to the physical specifications of the flywire

connectors.

July 2009

24.1

Added Target Board Design Considerations text section.

Added Programming Flywire and Connection Reference section heading.

Previous Lattice releases.

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Appendix A. Troubleshooting the USB Driver Installation

It is essential that you install the drivers before connecting your PC to the USB cable. If the cable is connected
before installing the drivers, Windows will try to install its own drivers that may not work.
If you have attempted to connect the PC to the USB cable without first installing the appropriate drivers, or have
trouble communicating with the Lattice USB cable after installing the drivers, following the steps below:
1. Plug in the Lattice USB cable. Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel > System. In the System Properties
dialog box, click the Hardware tab and Device Manager button. Under Universal Serial Bus controllers, you
should see Lattice USB ISP Programmer. If you do not see this, look for the Unknown Device with the yellow
flag.

2. Double click on the Unknown Device icon.

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3. Click Reinstall Driver.

4. Select Browse for driver software on your computer.

For Lattice EzUSB Driver

For FTDI FTUSB Driver

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5. Browse to the isptools\ispvmsystem directory for the Lattice EzUSB driver or the isptools\ispvmsystem\
Drivers\FTDIUSBDriver directory for the FTDI FTUSB driver. For Diamond installations, browse to
lscc/diamond/data/vmdata/drivers. Click Next.

6. Select Install this Driver software anyway. The system will update the driver.

7. Click Close and finish installing the USB driver. Under Control Panel >System >Device Manager > Universal Serial Bus Controllers should include the following:

For the Lattice EzUSB Driver: Lattice USB ISP Programmer device installed.

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For the FTDI FTUSB Driver: USB Serial Converter A and Converter B devices installed.

If you are experiencing problems or need additional information, contact Lattice Technical Support.