On 6/19/2013 3:05 PM, Isaac Marino Bavaresco wrote:
> Em 19/6/2013 18:09, David escreveu:
>> All,
>>
>> I'm looking for a JTAG cable suitable for small CPLDs, specifically
>> right now the Lattice ispMACH 4A range.
>>
>> USB preferred and I don't mind buying something that will last, but it
>> is for hobby use and not programming 10k devices a year.  My motherboard
>> does not have a parallel port or header.
>>
>> I see Chinese "compatible" JTAG cables on eBay for $10 and manufacturer
>> specific ones for $300, with a range of others in the middle.
>>
>> Any recommendations?
>>
>> David
>
> If you find one on DealExtreme, AliExpress, Buy In Coins, etc. for
> something less than US$30.00 I would recommend you to buy it. The price
> is so low that even if it doesn't work it is worth to try.
>
> I bought one uLink2 clone on AliExpress and it works exactly the same as
> the original, for less than US$30.00. I also bought two j-Link v8, the
> first for US$17.00 and the second for US$10.00. The first didn't work OK
> at first then I washed it with isopropyl alcohol in an ultra-sound bath
> and it is now perfect.
>
> I also bought Altera's USB Blaster clones, Xilinx USB Platform Cable
> clones and they all work OK.
>
>
> Isaac
>
>
We've got a LOT of experience with the Chinese. Here's what I suggest:

The quality is, overall, lower than western factories. So find the=20
lowest Chinese price then buy 3 of them. Usually this saves shipping=20
costs as well. If one fails, you have a spare and a working
one.

I like the EBAY sellers because the costs of doing business are much=20
lower. From the USA T/T fees are $45 USD. Ebay fees, using PAYPAL, are=20
only 2.5%, and somehow , shipping costs are miniscule through EBay.


--Bob A

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