Digilent JTAG-HS3 Programming Cable Features an all-in-one high-speed programming solution Designed to work seamlessly with Xilinx’s ISE Plugs directly into standard Xilinx JTAG header Uses a standard Type-A to Micro-USB cable The Digilent JTAG-HS3 Programming Cable is a high-speed programming or debugging solution for Xilinx FPGAs and SoCs. It is fully compatible will all Xilinx Tools, and can be seamlessly driven from iMPACT, ChipScope, EDK, and Vivado. The HS3 attaches to target boards using Xilinx’s 2 x 7, 2 mm programming header. The JTAG bus can be shared with other devices as the HS3's signals are held in high-impedance, except when actively driven during programming. The HS3 is small and light, allowing it to be held firmly in place by the system board connector. When connected to a PC via a standard A to micro-USB cable, the JTAG HS3 receives its power from USB and can be recognized as a Digilent programming cable, even if the HS3 is not attached to the target board. Note: This cable is not needed for Digilent FPGA boards as the boards are designed with integrated programming circuitry.
