MICROCHIP ProASIC Plus Power Module Owner’s Manual

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Overview

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ProASIC Plus® Power Module (APA-POWER-MODULE) with FlashPro4/FlashPro5 is a programming solution for Microchip’s ProASIC Plus FPGA devices. The ProASIC Plus Power Module replaces the FlashPro_Lite programmer and is supported by the Flashpro software version 11.9 SPA6, which can be downloaded from the Microchip website.
The following table lists the items included in the ProASIC Plus Power Module (APA-POWERMODULE) kit.

Table 1-1. Kit Contents—ProASIC Plus Power Module (APA-POWER-MODULE)

The following figure shows ProASIC Plus Power Module.
Figure 1-1. ProASIC Plus Power Module

1.1. Software and Licensing (Ask a Question)
To work with APA-POWER-MODULE you need FlashPro programming tool, which is available as part of Programming and Debug v11.9 SP6A software.
To download the FlashPro programming tool, perform the following steps:

1. Go to the Lab Programming and Debug Tools webpage.
2. Click the Software Download Archive tab, and then under the Programming and Debug v11.9 SP6A section, click Download Programming and Debug v11.9 SPA for Windows.

1.2. Documentation Resources (Ask a Question)
For more information about the ProASIC Plus Power Module, visit Microchip Website.

Working with ProASIC Power Module

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To run any programming action on ProASIC Plus FPGA devices using FlashPro4/FlashPro5 programmer and ProASIC Plus Power Module, perform the following steps:

1. Using a mini-USB cable, connect the FlashPro4 or FlashPro5 programmer to the PC where the FlashPro software is installed.
2.  Connect the FlashPro4 or FlashPro5 programmer to the 10-pin header of the APA-POWERMODULE using a 10-pin ribbon cable.
3. Connect the 26-pin ribbon cable to both the APA-POWER-MODULE and the target board.
   Figure 2-1. 26 Pin Ribbon Cable Pinout
   Important: In the APA Power Module, the 26-pin header was incorrectly marked with pins 2, 4, 24 and 26 labeled as VDD_P. These four pins must be designated as N/C (No Connect). The target board needs to provide VDD and VDDP power to FPGA pins only, not to the 26 pins header pins.
4.  Connect the supplied power supply to the APA-POWER-MODULE and turn on the power switch.
   The power LED should light up.
5.  Turn on the power on your target board.
6. Launch the FlashPro software, load the programming file, and execute any STAPL action.

Figure 2-2. ProASIC Plus Power Module Call-Out

Figure 2-3. ProASIC Plus Power Module Call-Out

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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