Elnec MEMprog2 User manual

ELNEC s. r. o.
User's Manual for
BeeHive204
Very fast universal 4x 48-pindrive concurrent multiprogramming system with ISP capability
BeeHive4+
Fast universal 4x 48-pindrive concurrent multiprogramming system with ISP capability
BeeProg2
Very fast universal 48-pindrive Programmer with USB/LPT interface and ISP capability
BeeProg+
Universal 48-pindrive Programmer with USB/LPT interface and ISP capability
SmartProg2
Universal 40-pindrive Programmer with USB interface and ISP capability
MEMprog2
Universal memory Programmer
T51prog2
MCS51 Series and Atmel AVR Microcontrollers Programmer with ISP capability
PIKprog2
Microchip PICmicro Programmer with ISP capability
SEEprog
Serial EEPROM Programmer
ELNEC s.r.o.
Presov, Slovakia
12th
April 2011
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How to use this manual
This manual explains how to install the control program and how to use your programmer. It
is assumed that the user has some experience with PCs and installation of software. Once
you have installed the control program we recommend you consult the context sensitive
HELP within the control program rather than the printed User's Manual. Revisions are
implemented in the context sensitive help before the printed User’s Manual.
Dear customer,
thank you for purchasing one of the ELNEC
programmer.
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Please, download actual version of manual
from ELNEC WEB site (www.elnec.com), if
current one will be out of date.
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Table of contents
How to use this manual...................................................................................................................3
Introduction........................................................................................................................................7
Products configuration ....................................................................................................................9
PC requirements ...........................................................................................................................10
Free additional services: ...............................................................................................................11
Quick Start .......................................................................................................................................12
Detailed description ........................................................................................................................15
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ .................................................................................................................16
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................17
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ elements ..............................................................................................19
Manipulation with the programmed device ...................................................................................20
In-system serial programming by BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ ........................................................20
Selftest and calibration check .......................................................................................................22
Technical specification..................................................................................................................24
BeeProg2 / BeeProg+......................................................................................................................29
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................30
BeeProg2 / BeeProg+ elements ...................................................................................................32
Connecting BeeProg2 / BeeProg+ to the PC................................................................................33
Manipulation with the programmed device ...................................................................................34
In-system serial programming by BeeProg2 / BeeProg+..............................................................34
Multiprogramming by BeeProg2 / BeeProg+ ................................................................................36
Selftest and calibration check .......................................................................................................36
Technical specification..................................................................................................................37
SmartProg2 ......................................................................................................................................42
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................43
SmartProg2 elements ...................................................................................................................44
Connecting SmartProg2 to PC......................................................................................................45
Manipulation with the programmed device ...................................................................................45
In-system serial programming by SmartProg2..............................................................................46
Selftest ..........................................................................................................................................47
Technical specification..................................................................................................................47
MEMprog2 ........................................................................................................................................51
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................52
MEMprog2 elements.....................................................................................................................53
Connecting MEMprog2 to PC .......................................................................................................54
Manipulation with the programmed device ...................................................................................54
Selftest ..........................................................................................................................................54
Technical specification..................................................................................................................55
T51prog2 ..........................................................................................................................................58
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................59
T51prog2 elements .......................................................................................................................60
Connecting T51prog2 to PC .........................................................................................................61
Manipulation with the programmed device ...................................................................................61
In-System serial programming by T51prog2................................................................................. 61
Selftest ..........................................................................................................................................62
Technical specification..................................................................................................................63
PIKprog2...........................................................................................................................................65
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................66
PIKprog2 elements .......................................................................................................................67
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Connecting PIKprog2 programmer to PC..................................................................................... 68
Manipulation with the programmed device ................................................................................... 68
In-System serial programming by PIKprog2................................................................................. 68
Selftest.......................................................................................................................................... 69
Technical specification ................................................................................................................. 70
SEEprog........................................................................................................................................... 73
Introduction................................................................................................................................... 74
SEEprog elements........................................................................................................................ 75
Connecting SEEprog programmer to PC ..................................................................................... 75
Manipulation with the programmed device ................................................................................... 76
Technical specification ................................................................................................................. 76
Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 78
Software setup.............................................................................................................................. 79
Hardware setup ............................................................................................................................ 85
Pg4uw .............................................................................................................................................. 89
Pg4uw-the programmer software ................................................................................................. 90
File................................................................................................................................................ 93
Buffer ............................................................................................................................................ 99
Device......................................................................................................................................... 105
Programmer................................................................................................................................ 132
Options ....................................................................................................................................... 137
Help ............................................................................................................................................ 147
Pg4uwMC....................................................................................................................................... 150
Common notes.............................................................................................................................. 160
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 161
Software ..................................................................................................................................... 162
Hardware .................................................................................................................................... 168
ISP (In-System Programming).................................................................................................... 168
Other........................................................................................................................................... 171
Troubleshooting and warranty .................................................................................................... 173
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 174
If you have an unsupported target device .................................................................................. 175
Warranty terms ........................................................................................................................... 175
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Conventions used in the manual
References to the control program functions are in bold, e.g. Load, File, Device, etc.
References to control keys are written in brackets <>, e.g. <F1>.
Terminology used in the manual:
Device any kind of programmable integrated circuits or programmable devices
ZIF socket Zero Insertion Force socket used for insertion of target device
Buffer part of memory or disk, used for temporary data storage
Printer port type of PC port (parallel), which is primarily dedicated for printer
connection.
USB port type of PC port (serial), which is dedicated for connecting portable and
peripheral devices.
HEX data format format of data file, which may be read with standard text viewers; e.g.
byte 5AH is stored as characters '5' and 'A', which mean bytes 35H and
41H. One line of this HEX file (one record) contains start address and
data bytes. All records are secured with checksum.
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Introduction
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This user's manual covers these ELNEC programmers: BeeHive204, BeeHive4+, BeeProg2,
BeeProg+, SmartProg2, MEMprog2, T51prog2, PIKprog2 and SEEprog.
BeeHive204 is very fast universal 4x 48-pindrive concurrent multiprogramming system
designed for high volume production programming with minimal operator effort. The chips are
programmed at near theoretical maximum programming speed. Using build-in ISP connectors
the programmer is able to program ISP capable chips in-circuit.
BeeHive4+ is fast universal 4x 48-pindrive concurrent multiprogramming system
designed for high volume production programming with minimal operator effort. The chips are
programmed at near theoretical maximum programming speed. Using build-in ISP connectors
the programmer is able to program ISP capable chips in-circuit.
BeeProg2 is a fast universal USB/LPT interfaced universal programmer and logic IC tester
with 48 powerful pindrivers. Using build-in ISP connector the programmer is able to program
ISP capable chips in-circuit. This design allows easily add new devices to the device list.
BeeProg2 is a true universal and a true low cost programmer, providing one of the best
"value for money" in today's market.
BeeProg+ is a fast universal USB/LPT interfaced universal programmer and logic IC tester
with 48 powerful pindrivers. Using build-in ISP connector the programmer is able to program
ISP capable chips in-circuit. This design allows easily add new devices to the device list.
BeeProg+ is a true universal and a true low cost programmer, providing one of the best
"value for money" in today's market.
SmartProg2 is a small, fast and powerful USB interfaced programmer of all kinds of
programmable devices. Using build-in ISP connector the programmer is able to program ISP
capable chips in-circuit. It has design, which allows easily add new devices to the device list.
Nice "value for money" in this class.
MEMprog2 is a small, fast and powerful USB interfaced programmer for EPROM, EEPROM,
Flash EPROM, NVRAM, serial EEPROM and static RAM tester. MEMprog2 can be upgraded
to SmartProg2.
T51prog2 is a small, fast and powerful USB interfaced programmer for MCS51 series and
Atmel AVR microcontrollers with ISP capability. T51prog2 enables also programming serial
EEPROM with interface types IIC (24Cxx), Microwire (93Cxx) and SPI (25Cxx). T51prog2 can
be upgraded to SmartProg2.
PIKprog2 is a small, fast and powerful USB interfaced programmer for PICmicro® family
microcontrollers and serial EEPROM with IIC (24Cxx), Microwire (93Cxx) and SPI (25Cxx)
interface types. Using build-in in-circuit serial programming (ISP) connector programmer is
able to program PICmicro® family microcontrollers using serial algorithms. PIKprog2 can be
upgraded to SmartProg2.
SEEprog is universal programmer of all serial EEPROM in 8 pin DIL package. SEEprog
programs EEPROM with interface IIC, SPI and Microwire, and also specialty as for example
digital thermometers. The programmer supports LV (3.3V) devices too.
All our programmers work with almost any IBM PC Pentium compatible or higher, portable or
desktop personal computers. Programmers use the USB port or parallel (printer) port of PC.
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All programmers function flawlessly on Windows operating system (see section PC
requirement).
All programmers are driven by an easy-to-use, control program with pull-down menus, hot
keys and online help. Control program is common for all the ELNEC programmers.
Advanced design, including protection circuits, original brand components and careful
manufacturing allows us to provide a three-years warranty for BeeHive204, BeeHive4+,
BeeProg2, BeeProg+ and SmartProg2 and one-year warranty for MEMprog2, T51prog2,
PIKprog2 and SEEprog on parts and labor for the programmers (limited 25,000 cycle
warranty on ZIF socket). This warranty terms are valid for customers, who purchase a
programmer directly from Elnec company. The warranty conditions of Elnec sellers may differ
depending on the target country law system or Elnec seller’s warranty policy.
Note: We don’t recommend use programmers MEMprog2 and SEEprog for In-circuit
programming. See FAQ on site www.elnec.com.
Products configuration
Before installing and using your programmer, please carefully check that your package
includes all next mentioned parts. If you find any discrepancy with respective parts list and/or
if any of these items are damaged, please contact your distributor immediately.
BeeHive204 BeeHive4+ BeeProg2 BeeProg+ SmartProg2 MEMprog2 T51prog2 PIKprog2 SEEprog
programmer
•••••••
USB cable
••••••-
LPT cable
- * - - - - •
internal power supply
••- - - - -
external power supply
- -
•••••
diagnostic POD 1x
•••••-
ISP diagnostic POD 1x
•- - - - -
ISP cable 4x
•••••-
ZIF anti-dust cover 4x
•••••-
software CD
•••••••
User’s manual
••- - - - -
Quick Guide
- -
•••••
registration card
•••••••
shipping case
•••••••
* optional accessories
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PC requirements
Minimal PC requirements
2x BeeHive204 2x BeeHive4+ BeeHive204 BeeHive4+ BeeProg2 BeeProg+ SmartProg2 MEMprog2 T51prog2 PIKprog2 SEEprog
OS - Windows XP 2000 98 98 98 98 98 95
CPU C2D 2,6GHz P4 P4 P4 P4 P4 P4 P4
RAM [MB] 1000 512 256 256 256 256 256 256
free disk space [MB] 400 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
USB 2.0 high speed
••- - - - - -
USB 1.1
- - •••••-
LPT
- - •- - - - •
CDROM
••••••••
Recommended PC requirements
2x BeeHive204 2x BeeHive4+ BeeHive204 BeeHive4+ BeeProg2 BeeProg+ SmartProg2 MEMprog2 T51prog2 PIKprog2 SEEprog
OS - Windows XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP
CPU C2Quad C2D C2D C2D C2D C2D C2D C2D
RAM [MB] 2000 1000 1000 512 512 512 512 512
free disk space [MB] 2000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
USB 2.0 high speed
•••••••-
LPT IEEE1284
- - •- - - - •
These PC requirements are valid for 2.66/01.2010 version of control program for
programmers. For other version see www.elnec.com.
Free disk space requirement depends also on used IC device size and number of attached
programming sites. For large devices the required free space on disk will be approximately
1000MB + 2x Device size x number of programming sites attached to this PC.
Very easy indication, if your PC in hardware/software configuration is good enough for the
current software version and current situation with PG4UW/PG4UWMC, is to run Windows
task manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) and see the performance folder. It have to be max. 80% of CPU
usage at full run of programming system.
Note:
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For convenience, we suggest that you use a supplementary multi I/O card to provide an
additional printer port (LPT2 for example), in order to avoid sharing the same LPT port
between printer and programmer.
Free additional services:
Why is it important to use the latest version of the control
program?
•Semiconductor manufacturers continuously introduce new devices with new package types,
manufactured by new technologies in order to support the need for flexibility, quality and
speed in product design and manufacturing. To keep pace and to keep you up-to-date, we
usually implement more than 5000 new devices into the control program within a year.
•Furthermore, a typical programmable device undergoes several changes during its lifetime
in an effort to maintain or to improve its technical characteristics and process yields. These
changes often impact with the programming algorithms, which need to be upgraded (the
programming algorithm is a set of instructions that tells the programmer how to program
data into a particular target device). Using the newest algorithms in the programming
process is the key to obtaining high quality results. In many cases, while the older algorithm
will still program the device, they may not provide the level of data retention that would be
possible with an optimal algorithm. Failure to not use the most current algorithm can
decrease your programming yields (more improper programmed target devices), and may
often increase programming times, or even affect the long term reliability of the programmed
device.
•We are making mistakes too...
Our commitment is to implement support for these new or modified parts before or as soon as
possible after their release, so that you can be sure that you are using latest and/or optimal
programming algorithms that were created for this new device.
•free technical support (phone/fax/e-mail).
•free lifetime software update via Web site.
Free software updates are available from our
Internet address www.elnec.com.
We also offer the following new services in our customer support program: Keep-Current and
AlgOR.
•Keep-Current is a service by which ELNEC ships to you the latest version of the control
program for programmer and the updated user documentation. A Keep-Current service is
your hassle-free guarantee that you always have access to the latest software and
documentation, at minimal cost. For more information see www.elnec.com.
•AlgOR (Algorithm On Request) service allows you to receive from ELNEC software support
for programming devices not yet available in the current device list. For more information
see www.elnec.com.
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Quick Start
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Quick Start
Installing programmer hardware
•connect the USB (or LPT) port of programmer to a USB (or printer) port of PC using
supplied cable
•connect the connector of the power supply adapter to the programmer or turn on
programmer by switch
Installing the programmer software
Run the installation program from the CD (Setup.exe) and follow the on-screen instructions.
Please, for latest information about the programmer hardware and software see
www.elnec.com.
Run the control program
Double click on
After start, control program Pg4uw automatically scans all existing ports and searches for any
connected ELNEC programmer. Program Pg4uw is common for all ELNEC programmers
hence Pg4uw will try to find all supported programmers.
Menu File is used for source files manipulation, settings and viewing directory, changes
drives, changes start and finish address of buffer for loading and saving files and loading and
saving projects.
Menu Buffer is used for buffer manipulation, block operation, filling a part of buffer with string,
erasing, checksum and of course editing and viewing with other items (find and replace
string, printing...).
Menu Device is used for a work with selected programmable device: select, read, blank
check, program, verify, erase and setting of programming process, serialization and
associated file control.
Menu Programmer is used for work with programmer.
Menu Options is used to view and change various default settings.
Menu Help is used for view supported devices and programmers and information about
program version.
Programming a device
1. select device: click on
2. load data into buffer:
a) from file: click on
b) from device: insert device to ZIF and click on
3. insert target device to ZIF
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4. check, if the device is blank: click on
5. program device: click on
6. additional verify of device: click on
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Detailed description
Detailed description
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BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+
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Introduction
BeeHive204 is very fast universal 4x 48-pindrive concurrent multiprogramming system
designed for high volume production programming with minimal operator effort. The chips are
programmed at near theoretical maximum programming speed.
BeeHive4+ is fast universal 4x 48-pindrive concurrent multiprogramming system
designed for high volume production programming with minimal operator effort. The chips are
programmed at near theoretical maximum programming speed.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ consist of four independent isolated universal programming
modules, based on the BeeProg2 / BeeProg+ programmer hardware. Therefore the sockets
can run asynchronously (concurrent programming mode). Each programming module starts
programming at the moment the chip is detected to be inserted in the socket properly -
independently on the status of other programming modules. It result three programming
modules works while you replace the programmed chip at the fourth.
Modular construction of hardware - the programming modules works independently - allows
for continuing operation when a part of the circuit becomes inoperable. It also makes service
quick and easy.
Hands-free operation: asynchronous and concurrent operation allows a chip to begin
programming immediately upon insertion of a chip. The operator merely removes the finished
chip and inserts a new chip. Operator training is therefore minimized...
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ support all kinds of types and silicon technologies of today and
tomorrow programmable devices without family-specific module. You can be sure the next
devices support require the software update and (if necessary) simple package converter
(programming adapter), therefore the ownership cost are minimized.
Using built-in in-circuit serial programming (ISP) connector, the programmer is able to
program ISP capable chips in circuit.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ provide very competitive price coupled with excellent hardware
design for reliable programming. It has probably best "value for money" programmer in this
class.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ provide very fast programming due to high-speed FPGA driven
hardware and execution of time-critical routines inside of the programmer. It is at least so fast
than competitors in this category, for many chips much faster than most competitors. As a
result, when used in production this programmer waits for an operator, and not the other way
round.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ interfaces with the IBM PC/compatible, portable or desktop
personal computers through USB (2.0) port.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ provides a banana jack for ESD wrist straps connection to easy-to-
implement the ESD protection control and also other banana jack for earth wire.
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FPGA based totally reconfigurable 48 powerful TTL pindrivers provide H/L/pull_up/pull_down
and read capability for each pin of socket. Advanced pindrivers incorporate high-quality high-
speed circuitry to deliver signals without overshoot or ground bounce for all supported
devices. Pin drivers operate down to 1.8V so you'll be ready to program the full range of
today's advanced low-voltage devices.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ performs on each programming module device insertion test
(wrong or backward position) and contact check (poor contact pin-to-socket) before it
programs each device. These capabilities, supported by overcurrent protection and
signature-byte check help prevent chip damage due to operator error.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ have the selftest capability, which allows run diagnostic part of
software to thoroughly check the health of the each programming module.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ have a built-in protection circuits for eliminate damage of
programmer and/or programmed device due to environment or operator failure. All ZIF socket
pins of BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ programmer are protected against ESD up to 15kV.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ perform programming verification at the marginal level of supply
voltage, which, obviously, improves programming yield, and guarantees long data retention.
Various socket converters are available to handle device in PLCC, SOIC, PSOP, SSOP,
TSOP, TSSOP, TQFP, QFN (MLF), SDIP, BGA and other packages.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ programmer is driven by an easy-to-use control program with pull-
down menu, hot keys and on-line help. Selecting of device is performed by its class, by
manufacturer or simply by typing a fragment of vendor name and/or part number.
Standard device-related commands (read, blank check, program, verify, erase) are boosted
by some test functions (insertion test, signature-byte check), and some special functions
(autoincrement, production mode - start immediately after insertion of chip into socket).
All known data formats are supported. Automatic file format detection and conversion during
load of file.
The rich-featured autoincrement function enables to assign individual serial numbers to
each programmed device - or simply increments a serial number, or the function enables to
read serial numbers or any programmed device identification signatures from a file.
The software also provides a lot of information about programmed device. As a special, the
drawings of all available packages, explanation of chip labeling (the meaning of prefixes
and suffixes at the chips) for each supported chip are provided.
The software provide full information for ISP implementation: Description of ISP connector
pins for currently selected chip, recommended target design around in-circuit programmed
chip and other necessary information.
The remote control feature allows Pg4uw software to be flow controlled by other application
– either using .BAT file commands or using DLL file. For BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ is remote
control limited for ISP programming only. Please use BeeHive204AP for automated off line
programming.
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Jam files of JEDEC standard JESD-71 are interpreted by Jam Player. Jam files are
generated by design software which is provided by manufacturer of respective programmable
device. Chips are programmed in ZIF or through ISP connector (IEEE 1149.1 Joint Test
Action Group (JTAG) interface).
VME files are interpreted by VME Player. VME file is a compressed binary variation of SVF
file and contains high-level IEEE 1149.1 bus operations. VME files are generated by design
software which is provided by manufacturer of respective programmable device. Chips are
programmed in ZIF or through ISP connector (IEEE 1149.1 Joint Test Action Group (JTAG)
interface).
Multiple devices are possible to program and test via JTAG chain: JTAG chain (ISP-Jam) or
JTAG chain (ISP-VME).
It is important to remember that in most cases new devices require only a software update
due to the BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ is truly universal programmer. With our prompt service
you can have new devices can be added to the current list within hours!
Advanced design including protection circuits, original brand components and careful
manufacturing and burning allows us to provide a three-year warranty on parts and labor for
the BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ (limited 25,000-cycle warranty on ZIF socket).
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ elements
1) 48 pin ZIF socket
2) work result LEDs
3) power/sleep LED of site
4) YES! Button
5) ISP connector
6) LED indicator power
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7) power supply connector
8) power switch
9) "GND" connector can be used for grounding of the programmer
"ESD wrist strap" connector is place for attaching of ESD wrist strap
10) temperature controlled fans
11) type B USB connector for PC ↔BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ communication cable
Manipulation with the programmed device
After selection of desired device for your work, you can insert it into the open ZIF socket (the
lever is up) and close socket (the lever is down). The correct orientation of the programmed
device in ZIF socket is shown on the picture near ZIF socket on the programmer's cover. The
programmed device is necessary to insert into the socket also to remove from the socket
when LED BUSY light off.
Note: Programmer's protection electronics protect the target device and the programmer
itself against either short or long-term power failures and, partly, also against a PC failure.
However, it is not possible to grant the integrity of the target device due to incorrect, user-
selected programming parameters. Target device may be not destroyed by forced interruption
of the control program (reset or switch-off PC), by removing the physical connection to the
programmer, but the content of actually programmed cell may remains undefined. Don't
unplug the target device from the ZIF socket during work with devices (LED BUSY shine).
In-system serial programming by BeeHive204 /
BeeHive4+
Optimized advanced pindriver deliver programming performance without overshoot or ground
bounce for all device technologies. Pin drivers operate down to 1.8V so you'll be ready to
program the full range of today's advanced low- voltage devices.
The ISP programming solution performs programming verification at the marginal level of
supply voltage, which, obviously, improves programming yield, and guarantees long data
retention.
The ISP programming solution provides also the power supply for the target system.
This ISP programming solution provides very competitive price but excellent hardware design
for reliable programming.
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