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.
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Specifications for configuring XC3000 FPGAs.