Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has announced an expansion of its compatible chip models alongside the release of its latest programming software. Among them, the universal programming platform AP8000 has fully adapted to Cmsemicon's touch-enhanced flash chip SC8F2892B, providing efficient and reliable professional programming support for related customers.

The SC8F2892B is a touch-enhanced flash chip introduced by Cmsemicon, featuring Flash 4Kx14Bit, RAM 256B, built-in RC oscillator 8MHz/16MHz, operating voltage 2.5V-5.5V, up to 14 GPIOs, built-in touch key function, integrated WDT, LVD, high-precision 12-bit ADC, two operational amplifiers, and five PWM outputs.

Features

• Memory
-- ROM: 4Kx16Bit
-- General RAM: 256x8Bit

• 8-level stack buffer

• Simple and practical instruction set (66 instructions) with built-in low voltage detection circuit

• Built-in WDT timer

• Interrupt sources
-- 2 timer interrupts
-- RA/RB port level change interrupt
-- Other peripheral interrupts

• Timers
-- 8-bit timer TIMER0, TIMER2
-- TIMER2 supports external 32.768KHz oscillator clock source

• Built-in 1 SPI communication module

• Built-in 1 IIC communication module

• Built-in 1 USART communication module
-- Supports synchronous master/slave mode and asynchronous full-duplex mode

• Built-in touch key module

• Operating voltage range: 2.5V ~ 5.5V @16MHz; 2.1V ~ 5.5V @8MHz

• Operating temperature range: -40°C ~ 85°C

• Internal RC oscillator: designed frequency 8MHz/16MHz

• Instruction cycle (single or double instruction)

• PWM module with complementary output
-- 5 PWM channels, configurable as 2 complementary outputs
-- RB0/RB1, RB3/RB4 can enable 70mA high current drive
-- 5 PWM channels share the same period with independent duty cycles

• High-precision 12-bit ADC
-- Built-in high-precision 0.6V reference voltage
-- ±1.5% @ VDD=2.5V~4.5V, TA=25°C
-- ±2% @ VDD=2.5V~4.5V, TA=-40°C~85°C
-- Optional internal reference sources: 2V/2.4V/3.0V

• Built-in LVD module
-- Supports multiple voltages: 2.2V/2.4V/2.7V/3.0V/3.3V/3.7V/4.0V/4.3V

• Built-in 2 high-performance operational amplifiers

• Built-in 32-byte program EEPROM
-- Rewritable up to 100,000 times

System Block Diagram

Acroview Technology's self-developed AP8000 universal programmer has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible and adjustable 1-to-1 and 1-to-8 configuration modes, and provides both online and offline operating modes. It has developed specialized programming solutions for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, and can fully cover the bare-chip offline programming and on-board programming needs of Cmsemicon's entire series of chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design featuring three core modules: main unit, baseboard, and adapter, 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 a core component of Acroview's automated batch programming equipment IPS5800S with stable and high-efficient performance, 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 perform parallel programming operations. In terms of security, the main unit incorporates intelligent safety protection circuitry that monitors chip placement status and circuit connections in real time. Once anomalies such as chip reverse insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, safeguarding the safe operation of both 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 simply save project files generated on a PC to an SD card, insert it into the slot, and then use the programmer's physical buttons to select, load, and execute programming operations, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependence on computer hardware specifications but also simplifies the setup of the working environment, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination design of baseboard and adapter board, effectively extending the functionality of the main unit. Currently, the device 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 Cmsemicon: Founded in 2001, Cmsemicon focuses on the R&D, design, and sales of analog-mixed signal chips and analog chips. Its main products include home appliance control chips, consumer electronics chips, motor and battery chips, sensor signal processing chips, and power devices, widely used in home appliances, consumer electronics, motor batteries, medical health, industrial control, automotive electronics, IoT, and other fields. It has now completed a chip development platform centered on MCUs, achieving structured and modular chip development, with design capabilities for 8-bit and 32-bit MCUs, high-precision analog, power drivers, power devices, wireless RF, and underlying algorithms, enabling rapid response to different market segments.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level "Little Giant" company specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to providing innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions to empower the entire industry chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end equipment manufacturers. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic Burn-In system ABI (Auto Burn-In) greatly enhances customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces per-DUT testing costs. It also provides equipment products and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. The company seamlessly integrates its leading product technology, system-level expertise, and globally distributed R&D and sales service networks, creating value for customers to gain a competitive edge in the market.