Acroview, a leader in chip programming, announced the expansion of its compatible chip model range alongside the release of its latest programming software. Among them, its universal programming platform AP8000 has fully adapted to CVAChip's 32-bit automotive-grade capacitive touch microcontroller CVM0128UVLF, providing efficient and reliable professional programming support for related customers.

The CVM0128UVLF is a 32-bit general-purpose automotive-grade touch MCU based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ core from CVAChip's CVM01 platform. The chip integrates large-capacity Flash memory, SRAM, and rich peripheral resources, as well as up to 30 channels of self-capacitance detection and support for 15*15 channels of mutual-capacitance detection, delivering outstanding performance and cost-effectiveness.

Features

• ARM® Cortex®-M0+, 32-bit CPU
-- Maximum 80MHz system frequency

• Operating Voltage
-- Single power supply: 2.7V ~ 5.5V
-- Power-on reset (POR) voltage: 1.6V
-- Low-voltage reset (LVR): 2.6V
-- Low-voltage detect (LVD): 2.9V
-- Low-voltage warning (LVW): 4.0V, 4.3V, 4.6V

• Memory
-- 224KB/128KB Code Flash with ECC
-- 16KB/8KB SRAM with ECC
-- 2KB EEPROM (emulated by Data Flash)

• Clock
-- Built-in crystal oscillator circuit, supports external 8MHz~16MHz crystal
-- Supports external DC~16MHz clock input
-- Built-in 8MHz RC oscillator
-- Built-in 128KHz low-power RC oscillator, error within ±10% over full temperature range
-- Internal PLL can generate system frequency up to 80MHz
-- Built-in clock monitoring unit (CMU)

• Power Modes
-- RUN
-- STOP
-- STANDBY (SRAM data retained, I/O states retained)

• Communication Interfaces
-- 1x CAN-FD or CAN 2.0
-- 2x UART/LIN
-- 2x SPI

• Supports master and slave modes

• Supports daisy-chain communication

• Maximum 20Mbps clock rate
  -- 1x I2C

• Supports master and slave modes

• Supports 7-bit and 10-bit device addresses

• I/O Ports
-- Up to 43 I/Os
-- Analog filtering and digital filtering
-- Supports I/O wake-up in low-power modes

• Analog Signal Processing
-- 1x 12-bit SAR ADC module, supports up to 30 channels of analog input
-- Supports single, continuous, average, and continuous-average conversion modes
-- Supports hardware trigger and software trigger modes
-- Supports single-ended and differential input modes
-- ADC conversion rate up to 2Msps

• Timers/Counters
-- 2x timers/counters, supporting 12 channel outputs in total
-- 2x PWM modules, supporting 12 channel outputs in total
-- 1x low-power timer
-- 1x RTC timer

• 4x DMA channels

• Operating Temperature and Electrical Characteristics
-- Ambient temperature range (Ta): -40⁰C ~ 105⁰C
-- Junction temperature range (Tj): -40⁰C ~ 125⁰C
-- ESD (HBM): ±8kV
-- Latch-up: ±200mA

• Functional Safety
-- Fault handling unit (FHU)
-- Power monitoring LVD/LVR/LVW
-- Clock monitor unit (CMU)
-- Memory protection unit (MPU)
-- ECC (Error-Correcting Code) including ECC detection and correction for address and data, can correct 1-bit errors and detect 2-bit errors
-- CRC, supports 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit CRC calculation
-- Watchdog (WDG), configurable as window mode

• Capacitive Touch Unit (TOUCH)
-- Proprietary patented capacitive detection technology for high sensitivity
-- Supports 30ch self-capacitance and 15Tx*15Rx mutual-capacitance
-- Supports up to 4nF load capacitance, allowing longer trace routing and more flexible design
-- Supports dynamic shielding to suppress water/sweat effects
-- Supports parallel channel detection
-- Supports full hardware sampling + algorithm judgment
-- Supports noise detection and frequency hopping technology
-- Minimal external touch components, no extra devices needed
-- Supports touch key wake-up in STANDBY mode

• Package
-- 48-pin LQFP (7x7mm)
-- 32-pin QFN (5x5mm)

• Debug Interface
-- SWD

• Development Tools
-- Compilers: GCC for ARM, ARMCC (Keil), ICCARM (IAR)
-- Debuggers: J-Link, J-Trace, PE Multilink

System Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer independently developed by Acroview has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. This device supports flexible and configurable one-to-one and one-to-eight programming modes, and provides both online and offline working modes. It has developed dedicated programming solutions especially for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, and can fully cover the offline bare-chip programming and on-board programming needs for CVAChip's full series of chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules—main unit, base board, and adapter socket—giving the device excellent compatibility and expandability. As a universal programming platform, it not only adapts to various programmable chips on the market, but also serves as the core component of Acroview's automated batch programming system IPS5800S with stable and high-performance capabilities, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks to meet mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit features flexible connectivity, equipped 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 carry out parallel programming operations. In terms of security, the main unit incorporates an intelligent safety protection circuit that monitors chip placement status and circuit connections in real time. Once abnormalities such as reverse insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding the safe operation of chips and the programmer. The main unit is equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip, significantly improving data transmission and processing efficiency to ensure a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance user convenience, an SD card slot is provided on the back of the main unit. Users can store project files generated from a PC onto an SD card, insert it into the slot, and then complete file selection, loading, and programming through the programmer's physical buttons, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependency on computer hardware configuration but also simplifies the working environment setup, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination of base board and adapter board, effectively extending the main unit's functional boundaries. Currently, the device supports products from major semiconductor manufacturers, covering well-known brands such as HAAWKING, XHSC, ZHIXIN, SAMSUNG, KIOXIA, etc. 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, POF, providing users with a one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solution.

Company Introduction

About CVAChip: CVAChip was founded in 2018, providing end-side intelligent chips and solutions to customers. It has multiple products including screen bridge and display drivers, touch sensing, and automotive controller chips, which are widely used in smart electric vehicles, mobile phones, industrial, and headset markets. Products meet the AEC-Q100 reliability standard and are developed in compliance with the ISO26262 automotive functional safety standard process and the ISO/SAE21434 vehicle cybersecurity standard.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level "Little Giant" specialized and innovative enterprise engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering the entire industry chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device manufacturers, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic aging test system ABI (Auto Burn-In) greatly improves customers' chip aging test efficiency and reduces per-DUT test costs. It also provides equipment products and solutions across various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. The company perfectly integrates its leading product technology advantages, system-level expertise, and globally deployed R&D and sales service networks to create value for customers in achieving competitive advantages in the market.