The chip programming industry leader, Acroview Technology, recently released the latest programming software updates and an additional list of supported chip models. The C-Core Suzhou Guoxin's secure chip CCM4201S-L has been supported by Acroview's universal programming platform AP8000.

The CCM4201S-L secure chip is a multi-purpose microcontroller (MCU) based on the Cortex-M4F central processing unit (CPU) , which has the characteristics of extremely low power consumption, high performance, multifunctionality, and high security. It can be widely used in fingerprint recognition, printers, financial POS terminals, general MCU, and other application scenarios, with a typical operating frequency of 160MHz.

Functional Features

CPU Features

• 32-bit high-performance Cortex-M4F core

• Operating frequency of 160MHz

• Support for DSP instructions

• Support for single-precision floating-point unit (FPU)

• Memory Protection Unit (MPU)

• 16KB Cache

• External bus supports 8-bit/16-bit/32-bit access

• Support for hardware secure access control peripheral access control

• Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC): low-latency, low-jitter interrupt response

On-chip Storage Resources

• 224KB SRAM + 32KB TCM SRAM

• 32KB ROM

• 2KB OTP

Internal Modules

• DMA/EDMA

• 2 timers (PIT 32-bit)

• Watchdog Timer (WDT)

• Timer (TC)

• Real-Time Clock (RTC)

Security Features - Public Key Algorithm Engine

• Support for CRC32/CRC16/CRC8

• Support for DMAC operations

Security Features - Storage Protection Mechanism

• Application-oriented storage partition, hardware support for secure isolation between partitions

• Bus scrambling

• True random number generator, compliant with FIPS 140-2 and national commercial encryption standards

Security Features - Security Detection and Protection Unit

• Voltage anomaly detection unit

• Light anomaly detection unit

• Power spike detection unit

• Support for metal shielding protection

• Temperature anomaly detection unit

• Frequency anomaly detection unit

• Support for clock and reset pulse filtering

• Secure optimized wiring

Security Features - PCI Certification Support

• Support for 128-byte NV SRAM, support for self-destruct zeroing

• Support for 4 pairs of cover detection signals, dynamic/static detection mode configurable

• Voltage detection support

• Temperature detection support

Interface Features

• EPORT interface: supports up to 40 interfaces

• USB OTG interface

• SPI interface: supports up to 3 sets of interfaces

• SSI interface: supports up to 3 sets

• I2C interface: supports up to 2 sets

• UART interface (SCI): supports up to 3 sets

• ISO7816 interface: supports up to 2 sets

• Magnetic card interface

• AD conversion interface

• DA conversion interface

• PWM interface

Other Features

• Each product has a unique serial number

• Main power input voltage 1.62V~5.5V, PCI domain input voltage 2V~3.3V

• Support internal power-on reset and external reset

Product Qualifications

• Bank Card Detection Center PCI Certification

Block Diagram

Acroview Technology independently developed AP8000 universal programmer which includes three main parts: the host, the baseboard, and the adapter seat.

The host supports USB and NET connections, allowing multiple programmers to be networked together to achieve the purpose of controlling multiple programmers to program simultaneously . The built-in chip security circuit ensures that even if the chip is reversed or short-circuited for other reasons, it can be immediately detected and powered off to ensure the safety of the chip and programmer. The embedded high-speed FPGA greatly accelerates data transmission and processing. The back of the host has an SD card slot, where engineering files created by PC software can be placed in the root directory of the SD card and inserted into the slot. Through the buttons on the programmer, engineering files can be selected, loaded, and programming commands can be executed, achieving the purpose of operation without a PC, greatly reducing PC hardware configuration costs and facilitating rapid adaptation to the working environment.

The AP8000, through the baseboard and adapter board, enhances the expandability of the host. It currently supports devices produced by all mainstream semiconductor manufacturers, including TI, ST, MicroChip, Atmel, Hynix, Macronix, Micron, Samsung, Toshiba, etc. The supported device types include NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, EMMC, etc., and support various file formats such as Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, POF, etc.

Company Introduction

About C-Core: C-Core, established in 2001, is a chip design company focusing on the research and industrial application of domestically controllable embedded CPU technology. The company is dedicated to serving the national strategy of security and autonomy, providing IP authorization, chip customization services, and independent chip and module products for major national and market demands, primarily applied in the key areas of information security, automotive electronics and industrial control, edge computing, and network communication.

About Acroview: Acroview is a leading global provider of semiconductor chip programming solutions. The company adheres to the belief that technology changes the world and drives the future with intelligence, continuously creating value for its customers. Acroview's AP8000 universal programmer platform and the latest IPS5000 programming automation solution provide a one-stop solution for customers in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industries. The company has served leading global customers including Huawei, BYD, and Foxconn.