Acroview, a leader in chip programming technology, has officially announced an expansion of its compatible chip model coverage with the release of its latest programming software. The company's core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, now achieves full compatibility with Shanghai Belling's electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), the BL24C512APA.

The BL24C512APA provides 524,288 bits of serial EEPROM, organized as 65,536 words of 8 bits each. The device is designed for industrial and commercial applications requiring low-power and low-voltage operation.

The BL24C512APA also offers an additional page, known as the Identification Page (128 bytes). This Identification Page can be utilized to store sensitive application parameters, which can (later) be permanently locked in read-only mode.

Features

• Compatible with all I²C bidirectional data transfer protocols

• Memory Array

• 512Kbits (64Kbytes) of EEPROM

• Page Size: 128 bytes

• Additional Write-Lockable Page

• Single Supply Voltage and High Speed

• 1MHz

• Random and Sequential Read Modes

• Write

• Byte Write within 3 ms

• Page Write within 3 ms

• Partial Page Writes Allowed

• Write Protect Pin for Hardware Data Protection

• Schmitt Trigger and Filtered Inputs for Noise Suppression

• High Reliability

• Endurance: 4 Million Write Cycles

• Data Retention: 100 Years

• Enhanced ESD / Latch-Up Protection

• HBM 8000V

• Available in 8-pin PDIP/SOP/TSSOP/UDFN packages

  
  

Internal Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer, developed independently by Acroview, has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible configurations, including 1-to-1 and 1-to-8 modes, and offers both online and offline operation modes. It features dedicated programming solutions developed specifically for memory chips like eMMC and UFS, comprehensively covering the requirements for offline programming of bare dies and on-board programming for the entire series of Shanghai Belling chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules: main unit, motherboard, and adapter socket, endowing the equipment with excellent compatibility and expandability. As a universal programming platform, it not only adapts to various programmable chips on the market but also serves as a core component of Acroview's automated mass programming equipment, the IPS5800S, delivering stable and efficient performance to handle large-scale chip programming tasks and meet mass production demands.

The AP8000 main unit features flexible connectivity, equipped with both USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through the networking function, users can easily achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers for efficient parallel programming operations. Regarding safety, the main unit incorporates an intelligent safety protection circuit that continuously monitors chip placement status and circuit connections. Upon detecting anomalies such as reverse chip insertion or short circuits, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, safeguarding both the chip and the programmer comprehensively. The main unit houses a high-speed FPGA chip, significantly enhancing data transfer and processing efficiency, ensuring a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance user convenience, an SD card slot is located on the back of the main unit. Users simply need to save the project file generated on a PC to an SD card, insert it into the slot, and use the programmer's physical buttons to select, load, and execute programming operations, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design reduces dependence on computer hardware specifications, simplifies the workspace setup process, and significantly improves operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 utilizes a modular design combining a motherboard and adapter boards, effectively expanding the functional boundaries of the main unit. Currently, this equipment supports products from all major semiconductor manufacturers, covering well-known brands such as SK hynix, Micron, SANDISK, ASR, and Kingston. It supports a wide range of device types, including NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, and EMMC, and is fully compatible with various industry-standard file formats like Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, and POF, providing users with a one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solution.

Company Profile

About Shanghai Belling: Shanghai Belling focuses on integrated circuit chip design and product application development and is one of the major suppliers of integrated circuit products in China. The company focuses on developing two main product sectors: consumer electronics and industrial control. Currently, its IC product business is细分 into five major product areas: Power Management, Smart Metering & SoC, Non-Volatile Memory, Power Devices, and Data Converter Chips. The primary target markets include various industrial and consumer electronic products such as electricity meters, mobile phones, LCD TVs & flat-panel displays, and set-top boxes.

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 committed to empowering customers across the entire industry chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device companies, through innovative semiconductor testing technology and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic aging test ABI (Auto Burn-In) system significantly enhances customers' chip aging test efficiency and reduces Per DUT test costs. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. We perfectly integrate the leading advantages of our product technology, system-level expertise, and globally deployed R&D and sales service networks to create value for customers to achieve leadership in market competition.