Alternatives to Altera PL-USB2-BLASTER
Altera PL-USB2-BLASTER and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
 PL-USB2-BLASTERAltera | PL-UB3-CABLEAltera | P0302Terasic Inc. | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Connects directly to the existing standard 10-pin JTAG header on the target board with no physical footprint modification required.Identical in-system programmer form factor utilizing a USB host interface and a 10-pin ribbon cable for the target system.Fully supports Intel/Altera FPGA programming and debugging (JTAG, Passive Serial, and Active Serial modes) at equal or superior performance levels. | Uses the exact same standard 2x5 10-pin female connector (2.54mm pitch) to mate with target JTAG headers.Classic external USB programmer cable form factor with identical external interface connections.Operates as a classic USB-Blaster with a lower maximum JTAG clock speed of 6 MHz compared to the 24 MHz supported by the PL-USB2-BLASTER, resulting in slower programming and SignalTap data acquisition. | |
 AI Summary | PL-USB2-BLASTER by Altera: Altera Intel® FPGA Download Cable II Programmer (In-Circuit/In-System). | This is the official manufacturer-recommended next-generation replacement (Intel FPGA Download Cable III) for the obsolete Download Cable II. It is fully active and offers seamless compatibility with existing Quartus development environments and target hardware.
| The Terasic P0302 (UBT) is a high-quality, licensed alternative based on the classic USB-Blaster design. It is fully compatible with Altera FPGAs and Quartus software, though it operates at a lower JTAG clock speed than the PL-USB2-BLASTER.
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| Lifecycle Status | Last time buy | Unknown | Unknown |
| Market Availability | In stock | Unknown | Unknown |
| REACH | REACH | Unknown | Unknown |
| RoHS | RoHS | Unknown | Unknown |
| Description | Altera Intel® FPGA Download Cable II Programmer (In-Circuit/In-System) | This is the official manufacturer-recommended next-generation replacement (Intel FPGA Download Cable III) for the obsolete Download Cable II | The Terasic P0302 (UBT) is a high-quality, licensed alternative based on the classic USB-Blaster design. It is fully compatible with Altera |
| Manufacturer | Altera | Altera | Terasic Inc. |
| Type | Programmers, Emulators, and Debuggers | Component | Component |
| Datasheet | Open | N/A | N/A |
| Lead Time | 11 weeks | Unknown | Unknown |
| Country of Origin | - | - | - |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 |
| HTSUS Code | 8471.90.0000 | - | - |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 (Unlimited) | - | - |
| Type | Programmer (In-Circuit/In-System) | - | - |
| Contents | Board(s) | - | - |
| Utilized IC / Part | Altera | - | - |
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The Altera PL-USB2-BLASTER is in its last-time-buy phase — the manufacturer has announced end-of-life and is taking final orders only. If you need ongoing supply, the alternatives on this page are active replacements.
The closest qualified second sources for the Altera PL-USB2-BLASTER are the PL-UB3-CABLE (Altera) and the P0302 (Terasic Inc.). Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Not always. The alternatives to the PL-USB2-BLASTER are matched on function but can differ in package, pinout or a key parameter, so review the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet before designing one in.
The PL-USB2-BLASTER (Altera) is a part in the Programmers, Emulators, and Debuggers category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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