                        HW-130 README
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Please read this document carefully, it contains important information
useful in the operation of the HW-130 programmer.

The HW-130 is an easy to use, desktop unit for rapid programming of all
Xilinx non-volatile devices. Designed and supported by Xilinx, the HW-130
programmer allows prototyping with new Xilinx devices, with no time lost
waiting for third-party manufacturers.

1.   For proper operation of the HW-130 programmer, it is essential that
     the user remove any device from the socket adapter when:
        -    Powering the programmer ON or OFF
        -    Performing a programmer RESET
        -    Changing any COMMUNICATION options

2.   The checksum calculation on the HW-130 for the XC1700 serial PROMs,
     will not produce the same checksum as the HW-112 programmer.

3.   The checksum calculation on the HW-130, for the XC7236, XC7236A,
     XC7272 and XC7272A will not produce the same checksum as the HW-120
     programmer.

4.   All HW-120 socket adapters, except the HW-120-PRM (for serial PROMs),
     are fully compatible with the HW-130 programmer.

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