Configuration for 
        Spartan/XC4000 v2.1i
      Software & Version: 
       
      N/A  
      Audience  
        New Spartan/4k user. Basic understanding 
        of programmable logic is helpful.  
       Prerequisites 
         
        None 
       What is the level of the 
        material?  
        Level I - Beginning 
       Training Duration 
         
        1 hour 
       Content Description 
         
        This training focuses on the 
        general configuration process, and covers specifics relating to the most 
        popular modes used by customers. It also describes basic debugging techniques 
        to troubleshoot failed configurations. 
       Objectives  
        After completing this 
        training, student will be able to: 
       
        - Describe the configuration 
          process for Spartan/XC4000 devices
 
        - Define necessary connections 
          for Slave Serial and Master Serial modes
 
        - Define necessary connections 
          to create a configuration daisy chain
 
        - Describe common symptoms 
          of configuration failure
 
        - Describe basic configuration 
          debugging techniques
 
       
      Topics or Training Outline 
       
        What is configuration? 
          Configuration process 
          overview 
          Configuration modes 
          (overview) 
          Master Serial mode 
          (detailed) 
          Slave Serial mode (detailed) 
          Daisy-chains 
          Common symptoms of 
          configuration problems 
          Diagnosing and solving 
          configuration problems 
       
      References:  
      Databook  
      Appnote, "FPGA Configuration Guidelines" 
       
      Configuration Problem Solver (Web) 
       
      FPGA Configuration Expert Journal 
      (Web) |