FPGA Configuration: Getting Started 

New Users
Glossary
Software Updates
Top Configuration Solutions
Hardware Debugger Solutions
Application Notes and Briefs
The Configuration Problem Solver
VIRTEX FAQ
Coming Attractions
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New Users

For the new user, it is highly recommended that before proceeding with attempting to configure an FPGA, or trouble shoot a configuration problem, to first review the technical specifications and requirements for configuration. This information can be found in the Programmable Logic Data Book. Also, the links below provide a quick access to the material for the different families.

Glossary

From the FPGA Configuration Journal front page is a link to the Glossary of terms. This provides a quick reference to common configuration related terms and their meaning.

Software Updates

The Software Updates Link provides quick access to the latest software patches.

Top Configuration Solutions

The Top Configuration Solutions page provides links to the most frequently visited Configuration related solutions.

Hardware Debugger Solutions

The Hardware Debugger Solutions page provides the latest solutions from the Answers Database for the Hardware Debugger, cable download and debugging software.

Application Notes and Briefs

The Application Notes and Briefs page provides links to configuration related application notes for the different FPGA families.

The Configuration Problem Solver

The Configuration Problem Solver is a quick Question & Answer session to help users to resolve their own configuration problems quickly.

VIRTEX FAQ

The most frequently asked questions about Virtex configuration have been gathered into this new FAQ. Since Virtex is a brand new product documentation is currently limited. This FAQ will be updated regularly with new information while application notes, specifications, and Answer records are developed.

Coming Attractions

Application Notes

Currently in development are application notes for the new MultiLINX Cable and XC1800 ISP PROMs.

The Configuration Problem Solver

VIRTEX support is currently under development.