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Overview
FlashPro5 is a compact and easy-to-use programming tool from Microchip Technology designed to program and debug Microchip FPGAs.
It connects to a PC through USB and allows engineers to quickly load designs into supported devices, perform in-system programming, and debug hardware during development. FlashPro5 is used with Microchip development kits and production boards to ensure reliable device configuration.
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. |
- FlashPro5 supports SPI slave mode for SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2 — when used with the FlashPro/FlashPro Express software. Refer FlashproExpress User Guide
- For PolarFire device SPI flash programming, FlashPro6 is the recommended tool.
Key Features:
- Supports in-system programming
- Supports IEEE 1149 JTAG programming through STAPL
- Supports USB 2.0 available
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| CL: FlashPro5 Statement of Volatility | Supporting Collateral | Download | ||
| RTG4 FPGA Programming User Guide UG0602 | User Guide | Download | ||
| UG0451: SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2 Programming User Guide | Board Design Files | Download | ||
| IBIS Model FlashPro5 | IBIS | Download | ||
| FlashPro5 Device Programmer Quickstart Card | User Guide | PDF | HTML |