Xilinx DLC10 Platform Cable USB II Module

The Xilinx DLC10 Platform Cable USB II Module (HW-USB-II-G) is a USB-based programming and configuration tool for Xilinx FPGAs, CPLDs, and PROMs. It connects via standard USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) with backward compatibility to USB 1.1 and derives all operating power from the host USB port at less than 150 mA, eliminating external power supplies. The module supports JTAG (IEEE 1149.1/IEEE 1532), Slave Serial, and SPI interfaces, enabling direct programming of third-party SPI flash memory and indirect programming of SPI or parallel NOR flash via FPGA JTAG. An integrated FPGA-based acceleration engine optimizes performance across selectable target clock speeds from 750 kHz to 24 MHz. Auto-sensing circuitry detects and adapts to target I/O voltages spanning 1.5V to 5V (TTL, LVCMOS), with tri-color LED status indication. The 115.6 mm × 25.4 mm module houses internal EMI shielding within a recyclable, fire-retardant plastic enclosure and ships with a 14-conductor ribbon cable connector and optional flying lead adapter. Firmware updates occur automatically via design tool connection. Intended for prototyping applications, the DLC10 integrates with Xilinx iMPACT, Vivado, Embedded Development Kit, and ChipScope Pro Analyzer for embedded system design and debugging workflows.

– Technical Specifications

• Host Interface: USB Type-A (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed / USB 1.1 Full-Speed)
• Target Interfaces: JTAG (IEEE 1149.1/IEEE 1532), Slave Serial, SPI
• Power: USB bus-powered; < 150 mA consumption
• Target I/O Voltage Support: 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5.0V
• Clock Speed Range: 750 kHz to 24 MHz (selectable)
• VREF Threshold: ≤ +1.3V (amber), ≥ +1.5V (green)
• Physical: 115.6 mm L × 25.4 mm W; 0.194 kg
• Connector: 14-conductor ribbon cable with optional flying lead adapter
• Status Indicator: Tri-color LED (Green: target voltage detected; Amber: low/no voltage; Red: firmware update)

– Key Features

• FPGA-based acceleration for enhanced programming speeds
• Auto-sensing target voltage detection (1.5V to 5V range)
• No external power supply required
• Firmware auto-updates via integrated design tool connectivity
• EMI-shielded enclosure for signal integrity

– Compatibility & Integration

Xilinx FPGAs: Virtex families, Spartan families, UltraScale™, 7 series, Kintex, Artix, Zynq-7000 SoCs

Xilinx CPLDs: XC9500, XC9500XL, XC9500XV, CoolRunner XPLA3, CoolRunner-II

Xilinx PROMs: XC18V00 ISP, XCF00S/XCF00P/XL Platform Flash

Design Tools: iMPACT, Vivado, Embedded Development Kit, ChipScope Pro Analyzer

Third-Party SPI Flash: Direct programming supported