Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has officially announced the expansion of its compatible chip portfolio with the release of a new version of its programming software. The company's core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, now fully supports AdvanceChip's digital signal processor ADM32F036A2Q.

The ADM32F036A2Q is a high-performance SoC for automotive applications, featuring a 100MHz main frequency, an integrated CLA arithmetic accelerator, and built‑in op‑amps, comparators, ADC, (HR)PWM controllers, and communication peripherals such as SCI, SPI, IIC, CAN/CAN‑FD, and LIN (with transceiver), pre‑drivers and LDO. It can be directly powered by 12V, offering high integration and AEC‑Q100 qualification.

Product Features

• Single power supply
  -- 4.5~40V
  -- Integrated LDO
  -- Integrated POR, BOR circuits (pre‑drive 12V, core 1.2V, IO 3.3~5V)

• High‑performance 32‑bit fixed‑point DSP core
  -- Up to 100MHz main frequency
  -- 16x16 and 32x32 multiply‑accumulate (MAC) operations
  -- 16x16 dual MAC operations
  -- Harvard bus architecture
  -- Fast interrupt response and handling

• Programmable control law accelerator (CLA)
  -- 32‑bit floating‑point arithmetic accelerator
  -- Parallel execution of accelerator code and CPU code

• On‑chip memory resources
  -- 18K×16‑bit SARAM (ECC or parity protection)
  -- 64K×16‑bit Flash
  -- 8K×16‑bit BootROM
  -- 1K×16‑bit OTP

• Diagnostic features
  -- Memory built‑in self‑test

• 128‑bit security key

• ADC
  -- 12‑bit SAR, conversion rate 4MSPS
  -- 13 channels, including one temperature sensor channel
  -- Input range 0~3V, internal reference

• Integrated three‑phase high‑side and low‑side half‑bridge driver circuit
  -- Six NMOS pre‑drivers
  -- Gate driver high‑side floating absolute voltage up to 220V
  -- Drive capability IO+/IO-: +1.5A/-1.8A

• Operational amplifier
  -- 1 OP for bus current sense amplification
  -- 3 PGAs for phase current sense amplification

• Voltage comparator
  -- 3 voltage comparators
  -- External or built‑in 8‑bit DAC voltage reference
  -- Output linked to TZ, supports cycle‑by‑cycle trip protection

• Enhanced control peripherals
  -- 3 32‑bit timers/counters
  -- 5 16‑bit timers/counters
  -- 2 PWM outputs (HRPWM supported)
  -- 1 capture unit (CAP1/HRCAP1)

• Interrupts
  -- Up to 42 interrupts managed by PIE

• Serial communication peripherals
  -- CAN, SPI
  -- 1 CAN‑FD channel
  -- 1 LIN controller + transceiver

• I/O
  -- 12 general‑purpose I/Os

• Clock
  -- 10MHz on‑chip oscillator
  -- Crystal oscillator / external input mode
  -- PLL multiplication factor 1x~12x

• WDT supported

• Code security for on‑chip Flash/SARAM/OTP blocks

• JTAG online emulation support
  -- Analysis and breakpoint functions
  -- Hardware‑based real‑time debugging

• QFN56_7x7 package

• Temperature range Q: -40℃ to 125℃ (AEC‑Q100 qualified)

Functional Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer independently developed by Acroview has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible and configurable one‑to‑one and one‑to‑eight modes, and provides both online and offline operation. It features dedicated programming solutions for eMMC, UFS, and other memory chips, and fully covers bare‑chip offline programming and on‑board programming requirements for the entire AdvanceChip product family. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design consisting of three core modules: main unit, baseboard, and adapter, giving it excellent compatibility and expandability. As a universal programming platform, it not only adapts to various programmable chips on the market but also delivers stable and high‑efficiency performance, making it a core component of Acroview’s automated batch programming system IPS5800S, capable of handling high‑volume chip programming tasks to meet mass production demands.

The AP8000 main unit features flexible connectivity with both USB and NET interfaces, allowing convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through networking, users can easily achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers for efficient parallel programming. In terms of safety, the main unit incorporates intelligent safety protection circuits that monitor chip placement and circuit connections in real time. Once abnormal conditions such as chip reverse insertion or short circuit are detected, the system triggers an immediate power‑off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding the safe operation of both the chip and the programmer. The main unit houses a high‑speed FPGA chip, greatly improving data transfer and processing efficiency to ensure a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance ease of use, an SD card slot is provided on the back of the main unit. Users only need to store the engineering file generated on a PC onto an SD card and insert it into the slot, 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 dependency on computer hardware but also simplifies workspace setup and significantly improves 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. Currently, the device 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, eMMC, etc., 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 AdvanceChip: AdvanceChip was founded in October 2012 and is an integrated circuit design company specializing in digital signal processor (DSP) chips and embedded solutions. AdvanceChip has successfully launched three major DSP series – 16‑bit fixed‑point, 32‑bit fixed‑point, and 32‑bit floating‑point – as well as single‑core/multi‑core SoC products, widely used in new energy vehicles, smart industry, consumer electronics, and other fields.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering the entire industry chain – Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end‑device manufacturers – through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview’s pioneering Auto Burn‑In (ABI) system greatly improves chip burn‑in testing efficiency and reduces per‑DUT testing costs. The company also provides equipment and solutions for PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming stages. By perfectly integrating its technology leadership, system‑level expertise, and globally distributed R&D and sales service networks, Acroview creates value for customers to achieve competitive advantage in the market.