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14 FAQ’s for Actel’s Antifuse FPGA Programming

27. How frequently do I need to calibrate Actel Activators?

Ans. Actel Activators are calibrated before leaving the factory and should not require any further

calibration during their lifetime. Actel provides a diagnostic utility (Activator Diagnostic Test) that you can

run to guarantee that Activator is operating within the calibration specifications. Actel recommends that

you run this diagnostic test on a schedule that coincides with your normal hardware calibration routine

(typically once every six months). If you find the Activator “out of specification” after running the diagnostic

tool, you must calibrate the unit.

28. How do I perform the Activator 2/2S calibration?

Ans. Actel used to provide contacts of third-party vendors for performing calibration. Since Activator is

now discontinued, Actel no longer provides this information.

29. What is the maximum number of Activator programmers that I can daisy

chain?

Ans. Activator programmers cannot be daisy chained.

30. Where can I get the APSW software?

Ans. You can download the APSW software from the Actel site:

www.actel.com/products/hardware/program_debug/activator/default.aspx.

31. Does the programming software also work on HP/Solaris workstations?

Ans. APSW is available for HP and Solaris workstations, but Silicon Sculptor is only available for

Windows.

32. How do I verify the functionality of a programmed device with the APSW

debugger?

Ans. The Activator 2/2S can be used to verify functionality of an Actel FPGA (not available for SX and

newer devices) by using special debugger software to stimulate inputs and to observe outputs and

internal nodes. For complete information on how to invoke the debugger software and write verification

commands, refer to Activator and APS Programming System - Installation and User's Guide.

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