Overview
FlashPro Lite is used exclusively with the ProASICPLUS family. FlashPro Lite provides all required programming voltages. The programming connection to the target board is a 26-pin SAMTEC micro header on the target board. A replaceable programming cable is connected to the FlashPro Lite. FlashPro Lite is conveniently powered by the target board.
If the PC/Laptop does not have a parallel port a PCMCIA to parallel port converter can be used as an alternative. To program the ProASICPLUS device via USB, QuickFlash Programmer can be used as an alternative. Microchip has tested the functionality of the QuickFlash Programmer. However, Microchip is not responsible for programming or functional failures resulting from the usage of this third party programmer.
Application Notes
Additional Resources
Features comparison of Hardware Programmers
| Features | Flashpro61 | Flashpro52 | Flashpro43 | FlashproLite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supported Devices | PolarFire SoC6 , PolarFire, SmartFusion2, IGLOO2, RTG4 |
PolarFire SoC6,PolarFire, SmartFusion2, IGLOO2, RTG4 SmartFusion, IGLOO, ProASIC3, Fusion RT ProASIC3. |
PolarFire SoC6, PolarFire, SmartFusion2, IGLOO2, RTG4 SmartFusion, IGLOO, ProASIC3, Fusion RT ProASIC3 |
ProASICPLUS |
| JTAG Programming | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SPI-Slave Programming | PolarFire SoC5,6, PolarFire,SmartFusion2,IGLOO2 | SmartFusion2,IGLOO2 | - | - |
| SmartDebug Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Synopsys Identify Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| SoftConsole Support | Available with SoftConsole v5.0 and later releases | Available with SoftConsole v4.0 and later releases | Yes | - |
| USB3.0(super speed) | Yes | - | - | - |
| USB 2.0 (high speed) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| USB 1.1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Parallel Port | - | - | - | Yes |
Notes:
- Libero SoC v12.2 / FlashPro Express v12.2 / SmartDebug v12.2 software or later versions are required to use FlashPro6
- Libero SoC v11.4/Libero SoC PolarFire v1.1/ FlashPro v11.4 software or later versions are required to use FlashPro5.
- Libero IDE v8.6 SP1 or FlashPro v8.6 SP1 software or later versions are required to use FlashPro4.
- FlashPro and FlashProExpress software support our earlier discontinued hardware programmer FlashPro3 also. For more information, read the product discontinuation notification.
- Libero v12.3 / FlashProExpress 12.3 / SmartDebug v12.3 software or later version are required to user Flashpro6 for SPI-Flash Programming. It also require FlashPro6 to be updated.Scroll down for more details.
- Libero SoC v12.5 or later supports PolarFire SoC
- For more information on Operating system contact Tech support tem at : www.microchip.com/support
This Kit is ROHS Compliant!
Device Support
Refer to the document below for the list of devices supported by each family of programmers.
Microchip FPGA Programming options.
In-House Programming
An optional In-House Programming (IHP) service is available if you are purchasing Microchip devices in volume. Contact Microchip for more information.