ChipPro FPGA Device Programmer
Quickstart Card
Overview
ChipPro is a quick and easy device programming solution for Microchip’s Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices. The ChipPro Programmer baseboard hosts a connector to plug into the FlashPro6, our latest programmer that supports Linux and Windows platforms, in conjunction with Libero SoC, FlashPro Express, and SmartDebug software. FlashPro supports all the FPGA devices in PolarFire SoC, PolarFire, SmartFusion 2, IGLOO 2 and RTG4″, and RT PolarFire series. The System-On-Module (SOM) corresponding to each package size and type in Microchip’s portfolio of FPGAs can also be connected to the baseboard to program the FPGA package.
Table 1-1. Kit Contents-ChipPro Baseboard (CP-PROG-BASE)
| Quantity | Description |
| 1 | ChipPro Programmer® baseboard |
| 1 | FlashPro6 Programmer (FLASHPRO6) |
| 1 | 12V, 5A AC power adapter and cord |
| 1 | Quickstart card |
Table 1-2. Kit Contents—ChipPro SoM
| Part Number | Description |
| 1 | ChipPro SoM for MPFXXXX-XXXXXX or M2GLXXXXX-XXXXXX |
Figure 1-1. Microchip ChipPro-FPGA Device Programmer
1.1 Jumper Settings
The ChipPro FPGA device programmer comes with the following default jumper settings:
Table 1-3. Jumper Settings
| Jumper | Pin | Factory Default |
| J6, J7 | 2–3 | Short 1–2: Indicates that an FPGA device is not loaded on to the ChipPro SoM, recommended only for board bring-up (without Silicon) Short 2–3: Indicates that an FPGA device is loaded on to the socket of the ChipPro SoM board |
| J26 | 1–2 | Open |
| J17, J18, J19, J20 | 1–2 | Short 1–2: Enables the SPI programming header Short 2–3: Enables the SPI Flash DB connector |
| J21 | 1–2 | Enables SPI |
| J22 | 1–2 | Configures I/O |
| J23 | 1–2 | Reserved |
1.2 Running the Demo
To familiarize with the FlashPro programmers and the corresponding device support before getting started with ChipPro, refer to the following documents.
To run the demo, perform the following steps:
- Connect the socketed ChipPro SoM board (for the device and package type of your project) to the baseboard (align with J3 and J4 Connectors on the ChipPro baseboard).
- Insert the FPGA device (must correspond to the ChipPro SoM mentioned in the previous step) to be programmed, into the socket on the ChipPro SoM. Ensure that the polarity of the FPGA device and the socket matches.
- Connect the 12V power supply to J5.
- Connect the USB port on the FlashPro6 programmer to a PC, using the USB cable provided with the programmer.
- Connect the JTAG port, on the FlashPro6 programmer, to the ChipPro baseboard using the J27 FlashPro header on the baseboard.
- Turn ON the SW1 switch by sliding.
- Open the FlashPro Express Programming software on the PC; navigate and select the appropriate programming file to program the device.
Software and Licensing
Starting from Libero SoC v11.5 release, FlashPro Express is also installed as part of Libero SoC. Libero SoC requires a license to create and program the device. FlashPro Express Standalone is also available as part of the Programming and Debug tools. No additional licenses are required for the FlashPro Express Standalone software.
Documentation Resources
For more information about ChipPro, visit our CP-PROG-BASE webpage.
Microchip FPGA Support
Microchip FPGA products group backs its products with various support services, including Customer Service, Customer Technical Support Center, a website, and worldwide sales offices.
Customers are suggested to visit Microchip online resources prior to contacting support as it is very likely that their queries have been already answered.
Contact Technical Support Center through the website at www.microchip.com/support. Mention the FPGA Device Part number, select appropriate case category, and upload design files while creating a technical support case.
Contact Customer Service for non-technical product support, such as product pricing, product upgrades, update information, order status, and authorization.
- From North America, call 800.262.1060
- From the rest of the world, call 650.318.4460
- Fax, from anywhere in the world, 650.318.8044
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- Product Support – Data sheets and errata, application notes and sample programs, design resources, user’s guides and hardware support documents, latest software releases and archived software
- General Technical Support – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), technical support requests, online discussion groups, Microchip design partner program member listing
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Microchip’s product change notification service helps keep customers current on Microchip products. Subscribers will receive email notification whenever there are changes, updates, revisions or errata related to a specified product family or development tool of interest.
To register, go to www.microchip.com/pcn and follow the registration instructions.
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Users of Microchip products can receive assistance through several channels:
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- Local Sales Office
- Embedded Solutions Engineer (ESE)
- Technical Support
Customers should contact their distributor, representative or ESE for support. Local sales offices are also available to help customers. A listing of sales offices and locations is included in this document.
Technical support is available through the website at: www.microchip.com/support
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Documents / Resources
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MICROCHIP CP-PROG-BASE ChipPro FPGA Device Programmer [pdf] User Guide CP-PROG-BASE, CP-PROG-BASE ChipPro FPGA Device Programmer, ChipPro FPGA Device Programmer, FPGA Device Programmer, Device Programmer, Programmer |
