User guide

Chapter 1: About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable 1–5
Cable Setup
© June 2008 Altera Corporation EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide
3. Connect the 10-pin female plug of the flexible, PCB-shielded cable labeled
“BLASTER SIDE” to the 10-pin female target port on the Ethernet communications
cable, and the 10-pin female plug of the cable labeled “TARGET SIDE” to the 10-
pin male header on the target circuit board as shown in Figure 1–3 on page 1–5.
4. Plug the supplied 12.0 VDC wall transformer into a power outlet and then into the
EthernetBlaster communications cable.
Figure 1–2. Remote Connection via Network
Switch, Router, or Hub
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
DC12V
EthernetBlaster Communications Cable,
Ethernet Port Side View
CAT 5 UTP
Standard Cable
Ethernet Jack
CAT 5 UTP
Standard Cable
Ethernet Connector
EIA/TIA 568B
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Pin EIA/TIA 568B Wire Color
1
2
3
4
5
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8
White with Orange Stripe
Orange with White Stripe
White with Green Stripe
Blue with White Stripe
White with Blue Stripe
Green with White Stripe
White with Brown Stripe
Brown with White Stripe
Ethernet
Jack
Figure 1–3. Connecting the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable to the Target Circuit Board
10-pin Female Connector (connects
to the target printed circuit board
10-pin male header)
Pin 1 of the Flexible PCB
Shielded-Cable Facing this Side
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T
A
R
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EthernetBlaster
DC12V
ETHERNET