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Overview
FlashPro4 is a USB-powered programmer for legacy Microchip FPGA families, including IGLOO, ProASIC3, SmartFusion, and Fusion. With USB 2.0 connectivity supporting data rates up to 480 Mbps and a 3.3 V VPUMP output, it delivers reliable in-system programming for development and production. Multiple FlashPro4 programmers can be connected to one PC through USB hubs for concurrent programming of multiple boards.
FlashPro Programmer Comparison
| Feature | Flashpro4 | Flashpro5 | Flashpro6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for |
Legacy FPGA families and basic JTAG programming | Broad FPGA development & programming | New designs, faster programming & debug |
| FPGA support | IGLOO, ProASIC3, SmartFusion, Fusion, SmartFusion2, IGLOO2, RTG4 | Fusion, SmartFusion2, IGLOO2, RTG4PolarFire, RT PolarFire, PolarFire SoC, SmartFusion2, IGLOO2, RTG4 + legacy families | PolarFire, , PolarFire SoC, SmartFusion2, IGLOO2, RTG4, RT PolarFire and RT PolarFire SoC |
| Programming interface | JTAG | JTAG, SPI | JTAG, SPI |
| Maximum JTAG speed | 6 MHz | 15 MHz | 20 MHz |
| SPI Slave programming | No | Yes | Yes |
| USB interface | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 |
| USB interface rate | 480 Mbps | 480 Mbps | Up to 5 Gbps |
| On-board FPGA | A3P125 | AGLN250V2 | M2S025 |
| On-board DDR memory | N/A | DDR3L ×16 | DDR3L ×16 |
| Supported OS | Windows | Windows and Linux | Windows and Linux |
| Minimum software version |
Libero SoC, FlashPro Express v12.0 or later SmartDebug v11.0 or later | Libero SoC Design Suite, FlashPro, FlashPro Express and SmartDebug version 11.4 or later. | Libero SoC Design Suite, FlashPro Express and SmartDebug version 12.2 or later. |
Key Features
- Supports in-system programming
- Supports IEEE 1149 JTAG programming through STAPL
- Supports USB 2.0 available
1 unit of FlashPro4 programmer standalone unit
1 unit of USB A to mini-B USB cable
1 unit of FlashPro4 10-pin ribbon cable
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| FlashPro4_QuickStart_Guide | User Guide | PDF | HTML | ||
| CL: FlashPro4 Statement of Volatility | Supporting Collateral | Download | ||
| EU Declaration of Conformity for FlashPro4 | Supporting Collateral | Download | ||
| RTG4 FPGA Programming User Guide UG0602 | User Guide | Download | ||
| Programming and Debug Tools v12.5 Release Notes | User Guide | Download | ||
| Microchip FPGA Programming Option | Reference Manual | Download | ||
| IBIS Model FlashPro4 | IBIS | Download |