Microsemi FlashPro Lite Device Programmer User Guide
- July 29, 2024
- Microsemi
Table of Contents
Microsemi FlashPro Lite Device Programmer
Kit Contents
This quickstart card applies only to the FlashPro Lite device programmer.
| Quantity | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | FlashPro Lite programmer standalone unit |
| 1 | Ribbon cable for FlashPro Lite |
| 1 | IEEE 1284 parallel port cable |
Software Installation
If you are already using Libero® System-on-Chip (SoC) software, you have the FlashPro software installed as part of this software. If you are using the FlashPro Lite device programmer for standalone programming or on a dedicated machine, download and install the latest release of the FlashPro software from the Microsemi SoC Products Group website. The installation will guide you through the setup. Complete the software installation before connecting the FlashPro Lite device programmer to your PC. The installation will ask you “Will you be using FlashPro Lite or FlashPro programmer via parallel port?”, answer “Yes”.
Software releases: www.microsemi.com/soc/download/program_debug/flashpro.
Hardware Installation
- Connect the programmer to a parallel printer port on your PC. Connect one end of the IEEE 1284 cable to the programmer’s connector. Plug the other end of the cable into your parallel printer port and tighten the screws. You should not have any licensing dongles connected between the parallel port and cable. Your port settings must be EPP or bidirectional. Microsemi also supports ECP mode with FlashPro v2.1 software and newer.
- Verify that you are connected to the correct parallel port on your computer. Microsemi recommends that you dedicate a port to the programmer. Connecting to a serial port or a third-party card can damage the programmer. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty.
- Connect the FlashPro Lite ribbon cable to the programming header and turn the target board on.
Common Issues
If you see two blinking LEDs on the programmer after you have connected the
programmer to the parallel port, make sure the parallel port cable is
connected firmly to the PC parallel port. For more information, refer to the
FlashPro Software and Hardware Installation Guide and the “Known Issues and
Workarounds” section of the FlashPro software release notes:
www.microsemi.com/soc/download/program_debug/flashpro.
Documentation Resources
For further FlashPro software and FlashPro Lite device programmer information,
including user’s guide, installation guide, tutorial, and application notes,
refer to the FlashPro software page:
www.microsemi.com/soc/products/hardware/program_debug/flashpro.
Technical Support and Contacts
Technical support is available online at
www.microsemi.com/soc/support and by
email at
soc_tech@microsemi.com.
Microsemi SoC Sales offices, including Representatives and Distributors, are
located worldwide. To
find your local representative visit
www.microsemi.com/soc/company/contact.