MP8011A Gang Programmer

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Overview

The MP8011A Gang Programming System, in combination with a standard personal computer, is a full featured, high-performance multiple (gang) programming system specific for EPROM-, EEPROM- and FLASH-based microcontrollers. MP8011A supports the concurrent programming of up to eight devices; different device packages can be accommodated through DIP, SDIP, SOIC, PLCC and QFP adapters. The MP8011A is a PC-hosted programmer: it communicates with a Windows 9x/Me/2000/NT user interface through the LPT parallel port. The MP8011A hardware has two separate sections: a single, universal and upgradeable base unit, ready to support current and future devices, and a number of device-specific programming heads. Blank checking, reading, erasing, programming and verifying operations are supported.MP8011A is ready to support future devices. The upgrade operation for the support of new devices is as simple as downloading new releases of the PC software, and eventually changing the device-specific programming heads. The modular approach (a general-purpose base unit and dedicated programming heads) represents the best tradeoff between cost and reliability, since it allows users to replace damaged heads at a minimum cost. MP8011A can be operated with a single push-button, the PC being only used to preset essential parameters like device, input file, device options. The MP8011A standard delivery package consists in the main gang programmer unit, external power supply adapter, parallel cable and user's guide. Programming heads can be chosen among the many possible packages to fit user's requirements.

Programming Heads

Programming heads are small printed circuit boards which connect to the programming sites on the base unit. Each programming head includes the appropriate socket (DIP, SDIP, SOIC, PLCC or QFP)-and the appropriate electrical connections-for programming a specific device. Each programming head includes a "Good" LED which, at the end of an operation on the device, turns on indicating the operation has been successful.

The User Interface

The MP8011A user interface has two separate windows for editing the code and data memory (if present) of the device to be programmed. An Info panel always displays information about the device to be programmed. Additionally, the status of the programming sites is shown together with the statistics about programmed device. The editing of the Option Byte(s) is simplified through a special dialog box--the Option Bytes dialog box is specific for each device and allows you to edit each single bit (exception made for reserved bits) of the option bytes of the device you are working with.

The User Interface

The MP8011A can perform blank checking, erasing, reading, programming and verifying operations. A special operation, the Auto operation, groups the blank checking, erasing, programming and verifying operations in a single operation, speeding up the programming process. All of the operations share the same simple, easy-to-use dialog box shown below.

The "Auto" Programming Mode

Protected Mode

Protected Mode simplifies the programming process by means of an easy, guided procedure that requires no special knowledge. Protected Mode is suitable for the programming of a large amount of devices. Entering and exiting the Protected Mode is password protected.

Programming Speed

The following table summarized typical programming times for some common devices.

Please note that programming time is proportional to the memory size of the devices to be programmed.

Software Upgrades

Regular software updates are available for download. See our software updates page.

Ordering Information

MP8011A Base unit Price: $1,850 + HEADs

Note: All items are F.O.B. Fremont, CA. We reserve the right to change or correct prices without notice. Prices only effective within the U.S.

Availability: Nearly all items are stocked and available for same day delivery. Normally any item not in stock can be delivered in 3-4 days.

Warranty: All hardware products are backed by a 1 year warranty for parts and labor (socket damage not included).

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