Programming Tools

There are several programming tools available from Intel and third party vendors for use in programming Intel® configuration devices and CPLDs and in configuring Intel® FPGAs. This page is a guide to complete information on the programming tools now available that support Intel FPGAs.

Available Programming Tools

• Intel FPGA Programming Tools ›
  These include Intel download cables, Intel FPGA Programming Unit (APU) and Intel FPGA programming software
• In-Circuit Testers ›
  In-circuit testers used to program and verify CPLDs that support in-system programmability (ISP)
• Boundary-Scan Tools ›
  Boundary-scan tools used to program and verify CPLDs that support ISP
• Third Party Programmer ›
  Third-party programming hardware that supports programming Intel FPGAs
• IEEE 1532 Programming ›
  Intel ISP-based devices that support programming using the IEEE 1532 standard
• Jam STAPL ›
  The Jam Standard Test and Programming Language (STAPL) portable embedded tool used to program all CPLDs or configuration devices and to configure all FPGA devices that support IEEE Standard 1149.1

Related Links

• Learn about Intel's IEEE 1532 solution ›
  
• Solve technical issues with knowledge base ›
• JTAG configuration & ISP troubleshooter ›
• Programming support center ›