6Alveo Programming Cable User GuideUG1377 (v2019.1) September 17, 2019Preventing ESD DamageIn order to preserve the integrity of the components, follow the recommendations listed below:• Use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes skin contact. Connect the equipmentend of the strap to an unpainted metal surface on the chassis.• Avoid touching the adapter against your clothing. The wrist strap protects components fromESD on the body only.• Handle the adapter by its bracket or edges only. Avoid touching the printed circuit board or theconnectors.• Put the adapter down only on an antistatic surface such as the bag supplied in your kit.• If you are returning the adapter to Xilinx Product Support, place it back in its antistatic bagimmediately.Board Component DescriptionsDebug Header for Main Board InterconnectionThe programming module is populated with a 2x15-pin debug connector (Callout 1 in Figure 1) whichconnects to the Alveo card via a ribbon cable.2x15 Connector Details:• Manufacturer: SAMTEC• Part Number: FTSH-115-01-F-D-RA-K• Description: CONN HEADER R/A 30POS 1.27MMConnector debug header pin definitions are given in Table 2.Micro USB ConnectorsThe programming module has two micro-USB connectors (Callouts 2 and 3 in Figure 1), one for eachFT4232 USB to multi-protocol converter. Connect the external micro-USB cable from the host to theMicro-USB Connector 1 (Callout 2 in Figure 1). Micro-USB Connector 2 should be left unused (Callout 3in Figure 1).Pin description of the micro-USB connector is provided in Table 2.CAUTION! ESD can damage electronic components when they are improperly handled and canresult in total or intermittent failures. Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing andreplacing components.Send Feedback