Digilent JTAG-HS2 Programming Cable

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High-speed USB JTAG programming cable for AMD (Xilinx) FPGAs, 1.8 V to 5 V target voltage, up to 30 Mbit/s, fully compatible with AMD tools. Buy in India from GSAS Micro Systems.

Target Voltage

1.8 V to 5 V

Max JTAG/SPI Speed

30 Mbit/s (modes 0/2), 2 Mbit/s (modes 1/3)

Interface

USB 2.0 (Micro-AB)

FPGA Support

AMD (formerly Xilinx) FPGAs and SoCs

Buffers

24 mA three-state

Connectors

6-pin 100-mil header + AMD 2x7 2 mm adapter

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About Digilent JTAG-HS2 Programming Cable

Digilent JTAG-HS2 high-speed USB JTAG programming cable for AMD Xilinx FPGAs, buy in India from GSAS

The Digilent JTAG-HS2 Programming Cable is a high-speed USB programming solution for AMD (formerly Xilinx) FPGAs, CPLDs, and configuration memories. It connects a host PC to the target’s JTAG chain over USB 2.0 and works across any target logic voltage from 1.8 V to 5 V, reaching up to 30 Mbit/s in JTAG modes 0 and 2. Fully compatible with all AMD tools, iMPACT, ChipScope, and EDK, and supported by Digilent’s Adept software and Adept SDK, the JTAG-HS2 is a drop-in replacement for the on-board USB-JTAG programmers found on many AMD/Xilinx development boards, and a reliable bring-up tool for custom FPGA hardware that ships without an embedded programmer.

JTAG-HS2 Specifications

Feature	Specification
FPGA Support	AMD (formerly Xilinx) FPGAs, CPLDs, configuration PROMs
Target Voltage Range	1.8 V to 5 V
Max JTAG/SPI Speed	30 Mbit/s (modes 0 and 2), 2 Mbit/s (modes 1 and 3)
Standards	IEEE 1149.7-2009 Class T0-T4 (includes 2-wire JTAG)
Buffers	24 mA three-state
Host Interface	USB 2.0, Micro-AB connector
Power	PC-powered via USB; separate Vdd pin for signal buffers
Board Connectors	Digilent 6-pin 100-mil header, or AMD 2x7 2 mm connector (adapter included)
Software	iMPACT, ChipScope, EDK; Digilent Adept and Adept SDK
In the Box	One JTAG-HS2 cable, Type-A to Micro-USB cable

How Engineers Use the JTAG-HS2

The JTAG-HS2 is the standard choice when a custom AMD/Xilinx FPGA board needs reliable programming and bring-up without an on-board USB programmer. Its 24 mA three-state buffers drive long or heavily loaded JTAG chains where slimmer cables struggle, and the wide 1.8 V-5 V target range covers everything from low-voltage 1.8 V I/O banks to legacy 5 V logic. Because it presents both the Digilent 6-pin header footprint and the AMD 2x7 2 mm connector (via the included adapter), it drops onto the majority of Xilinx development boards and third-party FPGA targets. Production teams use the JTAG-HS2 in test fixtures driven by the Adept SDK for scripted programming, while R&D engineers keep one on the bench for iMPACT and ChipScope sessions during board debug.

WaveForms, Adept, and the Digilent Ecosystem

The JTAG-HS2 is supported by Digilent’s Adept software and Adept SDK for command-line and scripted programming flows, and it works directly inside the AMD/Xilinx toolchain (iMPACT, ChipScope, EDK). For teams building on Digilent FPGA boards such as the Arty A7, Basys 3, or Zybo Z7, the JTAG-HS2 provides an external, higher-drive alternative to the on-board programmer for production and field re-flashing.

GSAS Micro Systems is an authorized Digilent engineering partner in India, supplying the JTAG-HS2 with INR invoicing and FPGA bring-up support for engineering teams across Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Pune.

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Common questions about Digilent JTAG-HS2 Programming Cable

What FPGAs does the Digilent JTAG-HS2 program?

The JTAG-HS2 is a high-speed programming solution for AMD (formerly Xilinx) field-programmable gate arrays. It is fully compatible with all AMD tools, including iMPACT, ChipScope, and EDK, and is supported by Digilent's Adept software and Adept SDK. It programs Xilinx/AMD FPGAs, CPLDs, and configuration PROMs over the standard JTAG chain.

What target voltages does the JTAG-HS2 support?

The JTAG-HS2 works with any target voltage between 1.8 V and 5 V. A separate Vdd pin supplies the JTAG signal buffers, so the cable level-shifts to the target's logic level automatically, no jumpers or manual configuration needed for standard 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V FPGA banks.

How fast is the JTAG-HS2 and how does it connect?

The JTAG-HS2 reaches up to 30 Mbit/s in JTAG modes 0 and 2 (2 Mbit/s in modes 1 and 3) over a USB 2.0 Micro-AB connection. The 24 mA three-state buffers drive long or loaded JTAG chains reliably. It connects via Digilent's 6-pin 100-mil header or, using the included adapter, AMD's 2x7 2 mm connector.

What is the difference between the JTAG-HS2 and the JTAG-HS3?

Both cables share the same 1.8 V-5 V range and 30 Mbit/s speed. The JTAG-HS2 includes both the 6-pin 100-mil header and the AMD 2x7 2 mm adapter and supports IEEE 1149.7 2-wire JTAG. The JTAG-HS3 is a slim, lower-cost cable that uses AMD's 2x7 connector and adds an open-drain buffer on pin 14 to reset the processor core of AMD Zynq SoCs during debug. Choose the HS2 for header flexibility and 2-wire JTAG; choose the HS3 for Zynq PS reset debug. See our JTAG-HS2 vs HS3 comparison guide for the full breakdown.

What does the Digilent JTAG-HS2 cost in India?

Pricing depends on quantity, GST, and current INR exchange rates. GSAS Micro Systems provides formal INR quotations with GeM, SAP Ariba, Coupa, and TReDS support for institutions and enterprises across India. Request a quote for current JTAG-HS2 pricing.

How do I buy the Digilent JTAG-HS2 in India?

GSAS Micro Systems is an authorized Digilent engineering partner in India. Buy the JTAG-HS2 with INR invoicing, local stock guidance, and FPGA bring-up support delivered from Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Pune. Use the Request Quote button for pricing and lead time.

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