1604 - ispLEVER: Where can the user find the information on how to generate an SVF file from a JEDEC file?<br>

1604 - ispLEVER: Where can the user find the information on how to generate an SVF file from a JEDEC file?<br>

First of all, download the latest version of the free ispVM System software from the Lattice website and install on the user's machine. The software can be found at:

Software Archive (latticesemi.com)

Under Downloads Tab select "Downloadable Software" and search for ispVM. 

The information for generating an SVF file can be found in the ispVM Help menu.

  1. Bring up the ispVM System software by choosing Start > Programs > Lattice Semiconductor > ispVM System.
  2. Bring up the ispVM System Help from the Help menu
  3. In the Help menu, go to "Procedures >> Editing Chains and Devices >> Adding a New Device Chain" section to understand how to create a new chain. The Data File is the JEDEC file. The GUI will show the device and the associated JED file.
  4. In the Help menu, go to "Procedures >> Working with Programming files >> Generating an SVF File" section to understand how to generate an SVF file. This section will tell the user how to set the fields in the GUI to generate an SVF file for the design.
  5. During the process of generating an SVF file, user might be prompt to save current configuration setup. Just click "Yes" to save the latest configuration setup.