Serial Vector Format File (.svf) Definition
An ASCII text file (with the extension .svf) that stores
programming data for programming, verifying, and blank-checking one
or more fixed-algorithm devices in a JTAG chain in Automated Test
Equipment (ATE)-type programming environments. SVF Files contain
information such as the type of operation the SVF Files perform and
the JTAG TCK
clock frequency of the SVF File. You can
program all Intel devices that support in-system programming (ISP)
with SVF Files. The JTAG chain can contain any combination of
Intel and non-Intel devices that comply with the IEEE 1149.1 JTAG
specification.
You can create SVF Files with the Create/Update > Create Jam, JBC, SVF, or ISC File command (File menu).
You can also create SVF Files using the Files tab of the Configuration Device Options dialog box, or using the Programming Files page of the Device and Pin Options dialog box.