AMD Xilinx Platform Cable USB II (HW-USB-II-G) – High-Performance In-Circuit Programmer for FPGA, CPLD, and PROM Devices

The AMD Xilinx Platform Cable USB II (HW-USB-II-G) is the industry-standard hardware interface for professional engineers and developers working with Xilinx programmable logic. More than just a simple download cable, this module features integrated acceleration firmware encapsulated in a small form factor pod to provide reliable, high-speed configuration and programming. Whether you are prototyping a complex FPGA system or debugging embedded firmware, the Platform Cable USB II delivers the precision and speed required for modern development workflows. Designed for maximum flexibility, this programmer provides an essential bridge between your host PC and target hardware. It allows for the direct programming of third-party SPI flash devices and the indirect programming of Platform Flash XL and parallel NOR flash via the FPGA JTAG port. The unit is backwards compatible with the original Platform Cable USB, ensuring that legacy designs can still be supported while offering the performance upgrades needed for the latest high-density UltraScale and Zynq architectures. In addition to programming, the HW-USB-II-G is a powerful diagnostic tool. When used with ChipScope Pro or the Vivado Hardware Manager, it enables real-time hardware debugging and verification of internal FPGA signals. Its robust design includes an internal EMI shield and a fire-retardant plastic case, making it durable enough for rigorous bench testing. With its intuitive flylead labeling and plug-and-play USB connectivity, the Platform Cable USB II remains a cornerstone tool in any FPGA engineering toolkit.

Key Features:

High-Speed Programming: Optimized for high-performance data transfer with a default bitstream programming speed of 0.4MB/s and selectable JTAG clock speeds up to 24MHz.

Auto-Sensing I/O Voltage: Intelligent circuitry automatically senses and adapts to target I/O voltages ranging from 1.5V to 5V (TTL, LVCMOS 3.3V, 2.5V, and 1.8V).

Multi-Protocol Versatility: Supports JTAG boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1/1532), Slave-Serial mode, and direct/indirect programming of SPI and parallel NOR flash memory.

Seamless Tool Integration: Fully optimized for use with Xilinx Vivado, ISE Design Suite, Embedded Development Kit (EDK), and ChipScope Pro Analyzer for debugging.

Bus-Powered Reliability: Powered directly via the USB 2.0 interface (drawing less than 150mA), eliminating the need for an external power supply in the field or lab.