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.
Microchip FlashPro Programmers – Quick Comparison
Feature | FlashPro4 | FlashPro5 | FlashPro6 |
Programming Speed | ~2+ minutes for PolarFire devices | ~2+ minutes for PolarFire devices | < 1 minute for most PolarFire devices |
USB Interface | USB 1.0 / 2.0 | USB 1.0 / 2.0 | USB 3.0 / 2.0 |
JTAG Speed | 6 MHz | 15 MHz | High-speed JTAG |
Programming Methods | JTAG | JTAG | JTAG and SPI |
Performance Improvement | Standard | Faster than FlashPro4 | Fastest programming performance |
Best Use | Legacy development systems | Development and programming | High-speed programming and |
Note:
- 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
Documentation
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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 |