Description Waveshare USB Blaster V2 Download Cable high-speed FT245+CPLD solution is a compact and practical FPGA / CPLD programmer designed for configuring and debugging ALTERA-compatible programmable logic devices. It connects a host computer through USB and transfers configuration data to a target board through a standard 10-pin header, making it suitable for iterative prototyping, development testing, and production programming. This USB Blaster V2 download cable uses a high-speed FT245 + CPLD + 244 solution and supports JTAG, AS, and PS download modes. It is intended for engineers, students, FPGA learners, and embedded developers working with Quartus II, Altera FPGA devices, and CPLD platforms. For digital logic experiments, FPGA board bring-up, CPLD programming, and development lab use, this Waveshare USB Blaster V2 is a reliable everyday tool. Features USB Blaster V2 programmer for ALTERA-compatible FPGA and CPLD development. FT245 + CPLD + 244 high-speed solution for stable programming and practical transfer speed. Supports JTAG, AS, and PS download modes. Compatible with Quartus II development workflows. Designed for configuration download, debugging, prototyping, and production programming. Compact, portable, and easy to integrate into FPGA benches, classrooms, and electronics labs. Specifications Item Details Product Type USB Blaster V2 Download Cable Core Solution FT245 + CPLD + 244 Host Interface USB 2.0 Target Interface 10-pin programming header Download Modes JTAG, AS, PS Software Environment Quartus II Typical Targets ALTERA FPGA, CPLD, Active Serial Configuration Devices, Enhanced Configuration Devices Applications FPGA development for Cyclone, Stratix, FLEX, APEX, and related device families. CPLD programming for MAX3000, MAX7000, MAX9000, MAX II, and similar devices. Quartus II lab and classroom work for digital logic learning and board programming. Hardware prototyping and debugging during iterative design verification. Production programming for supported target boards and programmable logic systems. Product List USB Blaster V2 × 1 USB Cable × 1 10-pin cable × 1 Other Content Connection to target boardThe target board can be connected through JTAG, AS, and PS interfaces depending on the programming method and target device. JTAG header pinout AS header pinout PS header pinout LED statusRed LED: power indicatorGreen LED: signal indicator, lights during downloading or programming. Resources Wiki / User Guide Driver Installation Tutorial Altera Software Altera Datasheets FAQ What devices does this USB Blaster V2 support?It supports most ALTERA FPGA and CPLD devices, as well as Active Serial Configuration devices and Enhanced Configuration Devices. Which programming modes are supported?This programmer supports JTAG, AS, and PS download modes. Do I need a driver before using it?Yes. A driver is required, and the driver is typically provided with Quartus software. The official driver installation tutorial is linked in the resources section. What software environment is commonly used with it?The official information references Quartus II as the main development environment for using this programmer. Is it suitable for both learning and production use?Yes. It can be used for FPGA / CPLD education, development debugging, prototype iteration, and production programming.