Gang Programming System Specific for EPROM-, EEPROM- and FLASH-Based Microcontrollers Single and Upgradable Base Unit Device-Specific Programming Heads for All Packages Up to 8 Devices Programmable at Once Fast Programming Algorithms Approved by Silicon Manufacturers Fast Parallel Port Connection MP8011A www.softecmicro.com www.softecmicro.com Supported Devices The support for new devices is added MP8011A constantly. For the latest list of supported devices, please visit our web site. Gang Programming System Programming Functions Load File, Edit Buffers (Code and Data Memory), Edit Option Bytes, Read Master, Overview Blank Check, Erase, Program, Protect, Verify, The MP8011A Gang Programming System, in combination with a standard personal computer, is a full- Auto, Statistics. featured, high-performance multiple (gang) programming system specific for EPROM-, EEPROM- and System Requirements FLASH-based microcontrollers. MP8011A supports the concurrent programming of up to eight devices; • A PC running Windows 9x, 2000, Me or NT; different device packages can be accommodated through DIP, SDIP, SOP, SSOP, PLCC, QFP and • 16 MB of RAM plus 20 MB of HD space; TQFP adapters. • One free parallel port. Ordering Information Philosophy MP8011A: the programmer base unit. Includes MP8011A is a PC-hosted programmer: it a power adapter, a parallel cable, a test board, communicates with a Windows the user interface software and user’s manual. 9x/Me/2000/NT user interface through the At least one programming head is required for operation. LPT parallel port. The MP8011A hardware Programming Heads (optional): purchasable has two separate separately (code PHxxxxx), programming sections: a single, heads are device- and package-specific. The MP8011A base unit supports from one up to universal and eight programming heads at once. upgradable base The Auto Dialog Box unit, ready to support Electrical And Physical Specifications Operating Voltage: 18 V DC current and future Power Consumption: 600 mA devices, and a Dimensions: 250 x 38 x 205 mm number of device- Weight: 1550 g specific programming Temperature Range: 0 - 40 °C heads. When you Software Upgrades need to program a SofTec Microsystems is continuously adding new device family or the support for new devices to the MP8011A Gang Programming System. The latest version package you only of the user interface is always downloadable for need to chance the The Project Properties Dialog Box free from our web site. programming heads, not the whole programmer. Programming Heads Entering the Protected Mode Programming heads are small printed circuit boards which connect to the programming sites on the base unit. Each programming head includes the appropriate socket–and the appropriate electrical connections–for programming a specific device. When selecting the device to be programmed, the MP8011A user interface tells you the code of the programming head required in order to program that 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. Easy Upgrades The MP8011A Standard Package MP8011A is ready to support future devices. The upgrading operation for the support of new devices is as simple as downloading new releases of the PC software, always available from SofTec Microsystems web site, 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. 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. When in Protected Mode, it is only possible to program devices by loading all of the required parameters from a Project file. Our Local Partner Web: http://www.softecmicro.com e-mail: info@softecmicro.com www.softecmicro.com www.softecmicro.com DC00387