Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has announced an expansion of its compatible chip portfolio alongside the release of its latest programming software. Among the updates, its universal programming platform AP8000 now fully supports WCH's Bluetooth wireless microcontroller CH584M, providing efficient and reliable professional programming solutions for relevant customers.

The CH584M is a RISC-V MCU integrating BLE wireless communication, high-speed USB, and NFC. On-chip resources include a 2Mbps low-power Bluetooth BLE module, a USB full-speed controller and transceiver, a USB high-speed controller and transceiver (480Mbps), an NFC near-field communication wireless interface, a segment LCD driver module, an LED dot matrix interface, 2 SPI ports, 4 UARTs, 14-channel ADC, a touch-key detection module, and many other rich peripherals.

Features

• Core
-- QingKe 32-bit RISC-V3C core
-- Supports RV32IMBC instruction set and custom extensions
-- Low-power three-stage pipeline
-- Multiple system clock frequencies, from 32KHz to 78MHz
-- High-speed interrupt response mechanism

• 512K Bytes Non-Volatile Flash ROM
-- 448KB user application storage area (CodeFlash)
-- 32KB user non-volatile data storage area (DataFlash)
-- 24KB system bootloader storage area (BootLoader)
-- 8KB system non-volatile configuration information storage area (InfoFlash)
-- Supports ICP, ISP, IAP, and OTA wireless upgrade

• 128K Bytes Volatile Data Storage SRAM
-- 96KB dual-power-supply sleep-retention RAM area (RAM96K)
-- 32KB dual-power-supply sleep-retention RAM area (RAM32K)

• Power Management and Low Power
-- Supports 1.7V ~ 3.6V power supply
-- Integrated DC-DC converter for power saving
-- Idle mode: 1.44mA (PLL/HSE not stopped)
-- Halt mode: 1.01mA (PLL/HSE not stopped), 200uA (PLL/HSE stopped)
-- Sleep mode: 2.6uA ~ 8.2uA multiple levels
-- Shutdown mode: 0.65uA ~ 5.5uA multiple levels
-- BLE reception current at 3.3V with DC-DC off: 5.8mA
-- BLE reception current at 3.3V with DC-DC on: 3.0mA
-- Optional low-power or high-precision battery voltage monitoring

• Security: AES-128 encryption/decryption, unique chip ID

• Low Power Bluetooth BLE
-- Integrated 2.4GHz RF transceiver, baseband and link control
-- Receiver sensitivity -95dBm, programmable +4.5dBm transmit power
-- Compliant with Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 specification
-- Supports 2Mbps and 1Mbps
-- Supports up to 8KHz report rate in 2.4G mode
-- Optimized protocol stack and application layer API, supports networking

• Real-Time Clock RTC: Supports timing and trigger modes

• Segment LCD: Supports 112-dot (28x4) LCD panel

• LED Dot Matrix Interface: Supports 1/2/4/8 data lines

• Clock: Integrated PLL, 16MHz and 32KHz (500ppm) oscillators

• 1x Full-Speed USB 2.0 Controller and PHY
-- 15 endpoints, supports 64-byte packets, supports DMA
-- Supports Host and Device modes for full/low speed

• 1x 480Mbps High-Speed USB 2.0 Controller and PHY
-- Supports 1024-byte packets, supports DMA
-- Supports Host and Device modes for high/full speed

• Near Field Communication Wireless Interface NFC
-- Supports card reader mode and card mode
-- Supports ISO14443-A card read, write, and other operations

• Analog-to-Digital Converter ADC
-- 12-bit ADC, supports differential and single-ended inputs
-- 14 external analog signal channels and 3 internal signals

• Touch-Key Detection Module: 14 channels

• Timers and PWM
-- 4 groups of 26-bit timers, 16MHz main frequency timing up to 4.2S
-- 4 capture/sampling channels, supports rising/falling/both edges
-- 4 channels of 26-bit PWM output
-- 8 channels of 8-bit PWM output or first 6 channels of 16-bit PWM output

• Asynchronous Serial Port UART
-- 4 independent UARTs, compatible with 16C550, built-in 8-level FIFO
-- 23-bit counter, baud rate up to 9Mbps
-- UART0 supports partial Modem and hardware automatic flow control
-- UART0 supports automatic slave address matching in multi-machine communication

• Serial Peripheral Interface SPI
-- 2 independent SPIs, built-in FIFO
-- Supports Master and Slave modes, supports DMA

• Two-Wire Serial Interface I2C
-- Supports Master and Slave modes, compatible with SMBus
-- Supports 7-bit or 10-bit addressing and bus broadcast

• Temperature Sensor TS

• Single/Dual-wire simulation debug interface

• General Purpose Input/Output GPIO
-- 40 GPIOs, 2 of which support 5V signal input
-- Optional pull-up or pull-down resistors, optional output drive capability
-- 32 GPIOs support interrupt input and wake-up input

• Package: QFN

System Block Diagram

Acroview's self-developed AP8000 universal programmer has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible one-to-one and one-to-eight configuration modes, as well as online and offline operation modes. It also features dedicated programming solutions for storage chips such as eMMC and UFS, and fully covers offline bare-chip programming and on-board programming needs for WCH's entire series of chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules: main unit, baseboard, and adapter, providing excellent compatibility and scalability. As a universal programming platform, it not only adapts to various programmable chips on the market but also delivers stable and efficient performance, making it a core component of Acroview's automated batch programming system IPS5800S, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks to meet mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit features flexible connectivity with both USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through networking, users can easily achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers and efficiently perform parallel programming operations. In terms of safety, the main unit incorporates intelligent safety protection circuits that monitor chip placement and circuit connections in real time. Upon detecting anomalies such as reverse insertion or short circuits, it triggers an immediate power-off protection mechanism, safeguarding the safe operation of the chip and programmer. The main unit is equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip, significantly improving data transfer and processing efficiency for smooth and efficient programming. For enhanced convenience, an SD card slot is provided on the back of the main unit. Users can store project files generated on a PC to an SD card, insert it into the slot, and then select, load, and program files via the programmer's physical buttons, achieving PC-independent operation. This design reduces reliance on computer hardware and simplifies the workspace setup, greatly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination of baseboard and adapter board, effectively extending the main unit's functionality. The device currently supports products from all major semiconductor manufacturers, covering brands such as HAAWKING, XHSC, ZHIXIN, SAMSUNG, KIOXIA, and others. It supports a wide range of device types, including NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, eMMC, and is fully compatible with various industry-standard file formats such as Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, and POF, providing users with a one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solution.

Company Introduction

About WCH: WCH was founded in 2004 and is a company specializing in interface chips and full-stack MCUs. WCH focuses on connectivity technology and MCU core research, adopting a full-stack R&D model that includes underlying IP development, chip design, and underlying common software development. Leveraging its self-developed processor IP and transceiver IP modules, WCH integrates and builds USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth and other interface chips, as well as connectivity, internet, and wireless full-stack MCUs and microcontrollers. The technology covers "sensing + control + connectivity + cloud aggregation": ADC analog detection, MCU intelligent control and motor drive algorithms, HID human-computer interaction, Ethernet/Bluetooth-LE network communication, UART/USB/PD/PCI/CAN and other interface communication, IoT protocols, and cloud services. WCH is committed to providing customers with chips and solutions that enable interconnection and seamless communication between devices and the cloud.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level "Little Giant" specialized and sophisticated enterprise engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is dedicated to providing innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions to empower the entire industrial chain, including fabless companies, IDMs, OSATs, wafer fabs, and end-equipment manufacturers. Acroview's pioneering Automated Burn-In (ABI) system greatly improves chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces per-DUT test costs. Additionally, Acroview offers equipment and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. The company perfectly integrates its leading product technology, system-level expertise, and globally distributed R&D and sales service networks to create value for customers in gaining competitive advantages in the market.