Step 5: Add a Device to a Chain

You can add devices to a JTAG or Passive Serial chain using the Programmer window. When you add a configuration device to the chain, you can turn on the Examine option to load the programming data from the device into a temporary buffer. Then, you can save the programming data to a Programmer Object File (.pof).

If you want the Programmer to bypass a device in the chain, that is, to allow data to pass through it without performing any programming action, turn off all programming options—Program, Verify, Blank-Check, and Examine—for the device.

To add a device to a JTAG chain, follow these steps:

1. In the Programmer window, click Add Device. The Select Devices dialog box appears.

2. In the Device family list, turn on the device family of the device you want to add.

3. In the Device name list, turn on the device you want to add.

4. Click OK.

5. Choose Save (File menu).

If you want to add additional devices, you can repeat steps 1 through 4. However, for the purposes of this tutorial, only one device is necessary.

	For more information about using the Programmer, you can refer to "Programmer Introduction" in Quartus II Help.

If you want to begin the Advanced tutorial, proceed to the ARM®-based Excalibur™ module. If you want to start another tutorial module, return to Start the Tutorial.