Exporting ODB++ from the Mentor Graphics tool PADS
We have had several customers having problems exporting ODB++ jobs from PADS, where all the net information is lost. In the ODB++ Export dialog, ensure that “Neutralize nets” is unchecked. […]
Don’t use EDIF netlists
One of the many netlist formats that XJTAG supports is EDIF 2, an open data exchange format that is widely supported. EDIF stores both netlist and schematic data, but XJTAG only uses the netlist data. It often seems like the obvious choice of format to export from your CAD tool to use in XJTAG. However, [...]
Programming the TI MSP430 Microcontroller
Although it has a JTAG port, the TI MSP430 microcontroller is not a boundary scan capable device. Instead of the standard boundary scan registers there is a set of registers that allow the various functions of the device to be accessed and configured. […]
Categorising devices in XJDeveloper – 10 rules of thumb
We asked one of the guys in-house who works with XJDeveloper most of the time to give some tips from his experience of setting up projects, and here is what he came up with: […]
XJTAG Boundary Scan Testing with OMAP 35xx devices
Texas Instruments’ OMAP processors are becoming more and more popular. We have seen quite a few come through the office recently. The good news is that the OMAP processors do support boundary scan testing. […]
New XJTAG contact details
XJTAG has moved office. Our office move is complete and all our details are now updated on the XJTAG website, but just to make sure everyone has picked up our new contact details, here they are. […]
XJLink2 Diagnostics
XJlink2 comes with a detailed self test program. Accessed via the “Test…” button in XJLinkManager this enables you to run a diagnostic report on your XJlink2. […]
XJTAG Support
Help us to help you! If you need to let us know about a problem that you are having with XJTAG there are a few things that you can do help speed up the support process. There are a few stock responses that we have to give repeatedly to many support requests. If you are [...]
XJTAG Support Website
This post explores the wealth of information available on the XJTAG Support Webpage. Knowledge Base Answers to common questions we receive about XJTAG. Before contacting support it is a good idea to check here first to see if your question is answered. There will be future posts exploring some of these questions in more detail. [...]
New Application Note available
There is a new application note available on the XJTAG support website entitled, "Working with configured Xilinx and Altera devices".