Hardware User Guide — 3.1i iAbout This ManualThis manual describes the function and operation of Xilinx hardwaredevices, which include the following.• Cables for downloading designs• MultiLINX™ Cable specific information• FPGA Design Demonstration board for design verification• CPLD Design Demonstration board for design verificationBefore using this manual, you should be familiar with the operationsthat are common to all Xilinx software tools: how to bring up thesystem, select a tool for use, specify operations, and manage designdata. These topics are covered in the 2.1i Quick Start Guide. Otherpublications you can consult for related information are the HardwareDebugger Guide and the JTAG Programmer Guide.Manual ContentsThis manual covers the following topics.• Chapter 1, “Cable Hardware”provides specific information aboutusing the MultiLINX™ Cable, Parallel Cable III and XChecker™cables to configure CPLDs and FPGAs.• Chapter 2, “MutliLINX™ Cable”provides detailed informationabout the MultiLINX Cable, Flying Wires and Operation Modes.• Chapter 3, “FPGA Design Demonstration Board”describes thefunction and operation of the FPGA Demonstration Board.
