EE Tools MaxLoader User manual

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1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 7
PROGRAMMER MODELS FOR PC USB INTERFACE .......................................................................................7
PROGRAMMER MODELS FOR PC USB INTERFACE MULTI-SOCKETS............................................................8
PROGRAMMER MODELS FOR PC PARALLEL INTERFACE...............................................................................8
ABOUT THIS MANUAL.................................................................................................................................9
GENERAL DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................................9
2. GETTING STARTED / INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 10
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................10
HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................10
To Install the software from a CD drive..............................................................................................10
TO START THE WINDOWS SOFTWARE.........................................................................................................10
TO INSTALL SOFTWARE AND CONNECT TO PC FOR USB PROGRAMMERS...................................................10
TO INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FOR PARALLEL PORT PROGRAMMERS ............................................................17
To download the software from the www.eetools.com web site..........................................................17
SELECT PRODUCT ......................................................................................................................................18
3. FAMILIES OF PROGRAMMABLE DEVICES................................................................................ 19
NVM: NON VOLATILE MEMORY............................................................................................................19
ROM: READ ONLY MEMORY .................................................................................................................19
OTP: ONE TIME PROGRAMMABLE ROM................................................................................................19
EPROM: ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE ROM.........................................................................................19
EEPROM: ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE &PROGRAMMABLE ROM..........................................................19
NVM HIERARCHY .....................................................................................................................................19
SERIAL FLASH EEPROM...........................................................................................................................21
SERIAL EEPROM......................................................................................................................................21
NON-TYPICAL DEVICES.............................................................................................................................22
8-BIT 1-MEGABITS.....................................................................................................................................22
16-bit 1-Megabits..................................................................................................................................23
ERASING AN EPROM................................................................................................................................23
PLD...........................................................................................................................................................23

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PLD Features.......................................................................................................................................24
MICROCONTROLLER ..................................................................................................................................25
ABOUT “DEVICE ID” AND “AUTO SELECT”ON EE TOOLS PROGRAMMERS ...............................................26
4. TERMS AND SYMBOLS USED IN THE GUIDE............................................................................. 28
SAFETY NOTE CONVENTIONS ....................................................................................................................28
OTHER TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS....................................................................................28
CHOOSING A RIGHT ADAPTER ...................................................................................................................29
Different Device Packages....................................................................................................................30
Different Programming Adapters .........................................................................................................31
5. QUICK START EXAMPLES............................................................................................................... 32
PROGRAMMING AN EPROM WITH DATA ...................................................................................................32
DUPLICATING AN EPROM FROM A MASTER IC DEVICE.............................................................................34
6. MAXLOADER OPERATIONS............................................................................................................ 35
BASIC MENU SCREEN INFORMATION.........................................................................................................35
Option Information..............................................................................................................................35
(Additional Option Information for Non PLD Devices).....................................................................36
System Information..............................................................................................................................36
Counter.................................................................................................................................................36
File........................................................................................................................................................37
Binary Format................................................................................................................................38
Intel HEX Format ..........................................................................................................................38
 Motorola S HEX Format...........................................................................................................39
TEKTRONIX HEX FORMAT.........................................................................................................40
 ASCII HEX format ..................................................................................................................40
JEDEC Standard <PLD devices only> .............................................................................................41
POF file <Altera EPMxxx devices only> ........................................................................................43
File / Load.........................................................................................................................................43
File / Reload .....................................................................................................................................44
File / Save.........................................................................................................................................45

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File/ Load Project .............................................................................................................................45
File/ Save Project..............................................................................................................................45
File/ Save Log...................................................................................................................................46
File/ Save All Messages ...................................................................................................................47
Buffer ...................................................................................................................................................48
Buffer / Edit Buffer...........................................................................................................................49
Find...................................................................................................................................................49
Find Next..........................................................................................................................................50
Fill Buffer .........................................................................................................................................50
Fill random data................................................................................................................................50
Copy buffer.......................................................................................................................................51
Fill Buffer .........................................................................................................................................51
Clear buffer......................................................................................................................................52
Print buffer........................................................................................................................................53
Set editor to view mode....................................................................................................................53
Set editor to edit mode......................................................................................................................54
Set Editor to binary mode.................................................................................................................54
Set editor to 8 bit(byte) Hex .............................................................................................................55
Set editor to 16 bit(word) Hex..........................................................................................................55
Set editor to 32 bit(double word) Hex ..............................................................................................56
Set default editor mode.....................................................................................................................56
Set default Reset Editor ....................................................................................................................57
Swap nibble ......................................................................................................................................57
Swap byte .........................................................................................................................................58
Swap Word .......................................................................................................................................58
Swap double word ............................................................................................................................59
Jedec editor.......................................................................................................................................59
Clear .................................................................................................................................................60
Close.................................................................................................................................................61
Buffer / Edit UES .............................................................................................................................61
Device...................................................................................................................................................61

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Device / Select by history.................................................................................................................62
Select ................................................................................................................................................63
Select / E (E)PROM, FLASH ...........................................................................................................64
Select / PLD......................................................................................................................................64
Select / Microcontroller ....................................................................................................................64
Select / PROM ..................................................................................................................................64
Select / Auto Select...........................................................................................................................64
Select / Device information ..............................................................................................................65
Device / Change Algorithm..............................................................................................................66
Device / Auto Menu Option .............................................................................................................67
Device / Blank Check.......................................................................................................................67
Device / Program..............................................................................................................................69
Device / Read ...................................................................................................................................72
Device / Verify .................................................................................................................................72
Device / Data Compare.....................................................................................................................73
Device / Erase...................................................................................................................................73
Device / Security ..............................................................................................................................73
Device / Encryption..........................................................................................................................74
Device / Option.................................................................................................................................74
Device / Auto....................................................................................................................................75
Test (This feature is for only TopMax, TopMaxII)................................................................................75
Test / RAM Test ...............................................................................................................................75
Test / Vector Test .............................................................................................................................76
Test / IC Test ....................................................................................................................................77
Config Config / Select Product.........................................................................................78
Config / Config Option .........................................................................................................................79
Config Option / Buffer Clear Before File Loading.................................................................79
Config Option / Blank Check Before Programming...............................................................80
Config Option / Verify After Reading......................................................................................80
Config Option / verify after programming ..............................................................................80
Config Option / Byte order swapping ......................................................................................80

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Config Option / Device Insert Test..........................................................................................82
Config Option / Device ID Check............................................................................................82
Config Option / Sound.............................................................................................................83
Config Option / Default Buffer Value.....................................................................................83
Config Option / 32 Bit Checksum............................................................................................83
Config Option / Port (TopMax, ChipMax).......................................................................................84
Config Option / USB Option (USB programmer) ............................................................................85
USB option / Enable START button........................................................................................85
If you want to choose the master socket in 4th location in 8 sockets, select the serial number for
4th socket among 8 sequential serial numbers. i.e the 4th socket serial number is P8-0057......86
USB option / Good LED off on socket open............................................................................86
USB option / Enable “START ALL” button...........................................................................86
Config Option / Gang Split Select ....................................................................................................87
Split...........................................................................................................................................88
Device Address .........................................................................................................................90
File Load ..................................................................................................................................90
File Save...................................................................................................................................91
Config Option / Auto Inc..................................................................................................................91
Config / Hardware test......................................................................................................................92
Config / Concurrent (gang) mode.....................................................................................................92
How to program (write) one file into different sockets ? ........................................................96
How to program (write) buffer ( blocks) data into different sockets ? ................................99
Config / Enter Production Mode.....................................................................................................102
Config / Set Password.....................................................................................................................103
Config / Language ..........................................................................................................................103
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................... 104
1. REGISTRATION.....................................................................................................................................104
2. SOFTWARE UPDATES ...........................................................................................................................104
3. TESTING THE HARDWARE ....................................................................................................................104
4. QUICK SELF-DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................................................................105

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5. CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT......................................................................................................106
6. SERVICE INFORMATION........................................................................................................................107
7. LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY.........................................................................................................108
8. USEFUL WEB SITE ADDRESSES/PHONE NUMBERS ..............................................................................109
9. PROGRAMMING ADAPTER MANUFACTURERS ......................................................................................110
10. EPROM EMULATOR MANUFACTURERS ............................................................................................110
8. OTHER PRODUCTS.......................................................................................................................... 110
Optional EPROM Emulator............................................................................................................110
9. ABOUT NAND FLASH MEMORY................................................................................................... 111
COMPARISON OF NOR AND NAND FLASH TECHNOLOGIES.....................................................................111
WHY NAND FLASH ................................................................................................................................112
HOW TO PROGRAM NAND FLASH...........................................................................................................112
HOW TO READ NAND FLASH................................................................................................................113
10. GLOSSARY ....................................................................................................................................... 113

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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the operation of EE Tools’ programmers.
TopMax/ChipMax/ChipMax2/TopMaxII/UniMax/ProMax8G (4G) are software,
MaxLoader, driven device programmers. The information contained in this
manual has been reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
Please report in writing any errors or suggestions to [email protected]m
EE Tools, Inc.
4620 Fortran Drive Suite 102
San Jose, CA 95134, USA.
www.eetools.com
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]
EE Tools reserves the right to use and distribute any information supplied
without obligation.
Programmer Models for PC USB Interface

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Programmer Models for PC USB Interface Multi-Sockets
Programmer Models for PC parallel Interface

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About This Manual
TopMax/ChipMax/ChipMax2/TopMaxII/UniMax/ProMax-8G (4G) User Guide
explains how to install and run the programming software in your computer.
Chapter 2 contains instructions for installing and running MaxLoader.
Chapter 3 describes the most popular programmable devices.
Chapter 4 contains all terms and symbols used in the manual.
Chapter 5 describes basic operating examples of programmers.
Chapter 6 is organized by main operating commands and gives detailed
instructions on each command.
Chapter 7 provides troubleshooting information for identifying and
solving problems with programmers. It provides a detailed guide for
EE Tools’ technical support and return material procedures.
Chapter 8 introduces a useful product, EPROM Emulator.
Chapter 9 describes the recent information of NAND Flash
Chapter 10 contains glossary about programmable devices and package
types.
This Manual assumes that you have a working knowledge of your personal
computer and its operating conventions.
General Description
TopMax/ChipMax/ChipMax2/TopMaxII/UniMax/ProMax-8G /4G are software
driven device programmers that support a wide variety of programmable
devices including: EPROM, EEPROM, Serial PROM, EPLD, PEEL, GAL,
FPGA, and single chip Microcontroller.
TopMax/ChipMax easily connects to the parallel printer port of any IBM PC,
and can operate with a full spectrum of IBM compatibles: PC 386, 486, Pentium,
PS/2, portable (laptop), and clone computers. TopMaxII/UniMax/ProMax-8G
(4G) connects to the USB(2.0) port of any IBM PC, and can operate with a full
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The great advantage of a programmer is their programming speed and
superior software. All programmers are controlled via a host IBM PC computer.
The operating software has a user-friendly interface that includes window pull-
down menus and virtual memory management to deal with very large files.
2. GETTING STARTED / INSTALLATION
Installation Requirements
MaxLoader is designed to operate with any 386, 486, Pentium, PS/2, Portable
(notebook), compatibles running WIN 95/98/ ME/NT/2000/XP and Vista. The
computer requires a CD-ROM drive, but a hard disk drive is also recommended.
Hardware Installation
The following section details the procedure for accomplishing the hardware
installation procedure. TopMax / ChipMax easily connect to any parallel printer
port in your computer and TopMaxII / ChipMax2/ UniMax / ProMax-8G (4G)
connects to USB 2.0 port in your PC.
To Install the software from a CD drive
Place CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
Choose a programmer model from the list of files located on the menu
screen. The SETUP program will then launch the installation
procedure.
To Start the windows software
To run the windows software, select your product model shortcut in the
Windows Start Menu / Programs list.
From Configuration Menu, you can choose one of the
TopMax/ChipMax/ChipMax2/TopMaxII/UniMax/ProMax-8G (4G) that you
use.
To install software and connect to PC for USB programmers
The software works with Windows OS 98, SE, Me, 2000, XP and Vista.

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Follow the steps below for Windows.
1. Make sure a programmer is not connected when turning on your computer.
2. Note: If you see New Hardware Wizard screen then disconnect your
programmer. You cannot install programmer software that way.
3. Insert the CD-ROM from factory (EE Tools) in your CD-ROM or DVD
driver.
4. Wait until you see the following screen then Click on Device Programmers
and choose a programmer name. The executable file name for the installation
is in the CD-ROM.

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NOTE: Customers who want to install the latest software may download the
MaxLoader file from www.eetools.com

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5. Set up MaxLoader software
6. Install MaxLoader and the MaxLoader icon and USB driver (eetusb.inf and
eetusb.sys files) will be generated in directory C:\program files\EE Tools\.
Follow the steps below for installation for USB 2.0 driver.

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7. Connect a USB cable between programmer and your computer and turn the
power switch ON after connecting the power cord in the programmer.
NOTE: In Windows2000, you need to choose “specific location” when the
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in directory C:\program files\EE Tools. Or you can find the USB driver files in
the CD-ROM comes in the product package.
8. Click on the Finish button on the Wizard screen and you can confirm the
USB driver in Device Manager in your computer system.

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NOTE: For a computer that doesn’t installed USB 2.0 controller, you need to
install USB 2.0 driver for the particular product vendor.
9. Execute MaxLoader and choose Programmer model
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NOTE: Watch the model name in left-up corner screen and the ProMax-
4G(8G) won’t be ready if “DEMO mode” appears in the screen. Check the
USB cable and turn on the AC switch in the back side of unit.
To install the Software for parallel port programmers
There are three different addresses for the parallel port. When you select an
address from LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, one of them should be valid without a
communication error message. Turn the AC switch ON before running the
MaxLoader software. Make sure you connect the printer (IEEE) cable between
TopMax/ChipMax and your available printer port and lock the shields in each
side of the cable. Be sure that your programmer recognizes your computer’s
parallel port address when you execute the MaxLoader icon. (MEMO mode is
indicated that your programmer has a “communication error”)
1. Connect print cable between PC and programmer.
2. Connect AC cord to programmer.
3. Turn on AC switch located on the back side of TopMax
4. Install programmer software that comes in a CD-R (or download the latest
software (all-in-one) from www.eetools.com
5. After the MaxLoader is installed, you choose a programmer name in the very
first screen menu
To download the software from the www.eetools.com web site
1. Click on “Software download” button on left at www.eetools.com and
download MaxLoader software. The file will be saved to your hard disk. The
MaxLoader can be operated for All-in-one (all programmers-in-one software).
2. Once the download is complete, double-click on the file name to install the
software.

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NOTE: For the latest software upgrade, remove the old MaxLoader in
“Add/Remove Program” of “Setting / Control Panel” in 2000/XP/VISTA before
installing a new MaxLoader in your PC.
Select Product
After MaxLoader is installed, choose a programmer among TopMax, TopMax-
8G, ChipMax/ChipMax2, TopMaxII, UniMax, and ProMax8G (4G) hardware
in the very first MaxLoader screen menu. Or Click on Config / Select product
Make sure to select the right model and turn the switch on. (TopMaxII, ProMax,
TopMax) or connect the AC cord (UniMax, ChipMax/ChipMax2)
Trouble Shooting In Installation
A communication error may occur on the screen if the hardware / software are
not correctly installed.
Be sure that the following steps are checked:
Make sure the USB driver is installed after MaxLoader software is set up in
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Make sure that the programmer hardware unit is connected to your PC
printer port or USB port directly. A programmer for parallel port interface will
not work with multiple port connectors.
Be sure your printer cable is firmly connected to your computer and the
programmer. Plug in the AC power cord to your programmer and turn on the
switch in the back of the unit before clicking on the MaxLoader icon.
NOTE: The MaxLoader detects the printer port address when you install the
new software. When you see “Cannot find the programming module,” go to
CONFIG/PORT and select all three parallel port addresses. If the same error
message continues, contact technical support.
3. FAMILIES OF PROGRAMMABLE DEVICES
The devices that are supported on the EE Tools, Inc programmers are:
NVM: Non Volatile Memory
ROM: Read Only Memory
OTP: One Time Programmable ROM
EPROM: Erasable Programmable ROM
EEPROM: Electrically Erasable & Programmable ROM
NVM Hierarchy

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Flash Memory
Flash Memory Technologies
A B C(and) C(nand) A B C(or) C(nor)
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0
1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0