Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has officially announced the further expansion of its supported device portfolio alongside the release of its latest programming software. The company’s core product – the universal programming platform AP8000 – has now been fully adapted to support u-blox’s RF transceiver IRIS-W106-10B.

The IRIS-W106-10B is a high-performance, standalone, tri-radio Wi-Fi 6 and low-energy Bluetooth module. It offers excellent Wi-Fi channel security and stability, improving network operational efficiency and reducing device power consumption.

The IRIS-W106-10B is built around the NXP RW612/RW610 wireless microcontroller with integrated tri-radio, supporting next-generation Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy, IEEE 802.15.4 low-power wireless networks, Matter over Wi-Fi, Thread, and Ethernet communications. The module is available with either a PCB antenna or an external antenna option, making it an ideal choice for secure networking in commercial and smart home ecosystems. Its open-host version features a high-performance Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller running at up to 260 MHz, with 1.2 MB of SRAM, 8 MB / 16 MB of flash, and support for multiple peripherals including UART, USB, SPI, SDIO, RMII, QVGA display, I2S, I2C, and GPIO.

The IRIS-W106-10B complies with the Bluetooth 5.4 core specification, uses industrial-grade materials, and operates over a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Features

• Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3, and Thread

• High-performance MCU for feature-rich customer applications

• Comprehensive enhanced security features

• Matter-based Wi-Fi or Thread connectivity

• PCB antenna or external antenna options

• Global certifications

Applications

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networking

• Telematics and in-vehicle communications

• Point-of-sale terminals

• Medical and industrial networked applications

• Consumer terminal access (notebooks, smartphones, etc.)

• Home / building automation

• Ethernet / wireless gateways

Internal Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer, independently developed by Acroview, has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The system supports flexible configurations for one-to-one and one-to-eight programming modes, and offers both online and offline operation. It also provides dedicated programming solutions for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, fully covering the bare-chip offline programming and on-board programming needs of u-blox’s entire chip family. The AP8000 adopts a modular design featuring three core modules – mainframe, baseboard, and adapter socket – which gives it exceptional compatibility and scalability. As a universal programming platform, it not only supports all types of programmable chips on the market, but also serves as the core component of Acroview’s automated high-volume programmer IPS5800S, delivering stable and efficient performance for mass production programming tasks.

The AP8000 mainframe offers flexible connectivity with both USB and Ethernet interfaces, enabling easy networking of multiple programmers. Through networking, users can conveniently achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers for efficient parallel programming operations. For safety, the mainframe incorporates intelligent protection circuits that monitor chip placement status and connection conditions in real time; upon detecting abnormalities such as reverse insertion or short circuits, it triggers an immediate power-off protection mechanism to safeguard both the chip and the programmer. The mainframe is equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip that significantly boosts data transfer and processing efficiency, ensuring a smooth and high-performance programming process. For enhanced convenience, an SD card slot is provided on the rear panel. Users can save project files generated on a PC to an SD card, insert it into the slot, and then use the physical buttons on the programmer to select, load, and execute programming operations – enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design reduces dependency on computer hardware, simplifies workspace setup, and greatly improves operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 employs a modular combination of baseboard and adapter boards, effectively extending the mainframe’s capabilities. The device currently supports products from all major semiconductor manufacturers, including SK hynix, Micron, SANDISK, ASR, Kingston, and many other well-known brands. Its supported device types are extensive, covering NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, eMMC, and more, and it is fully compatible with industry-standard file formats such as Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, and POF, providing users with a one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solution.

About the Companies

About u‑blox: Founded in 1997, u‑blox specializes in positioning and wireless communication solutions. Its product portfolio includes GNSS modules, cellular communication modules, and short-range communication modules, serving the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level "Specialized and Sophisticated" Little Giant enterprise that researches, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering the entire industrial chain – including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device manufacturers – through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview’s pioneering Automated Burn-In (ABI) system significantly improves chip burn-in efficiency and reduces per-DUT testing costs. The company also provides equipment and solutions across all stages from process characterization (PSV), wafer probe (CP), final test (FT), burn-in (ABI), system-level test (SLT), to programming. By integrating its technological leadership, system-level expertise, and globally distributed R&D and sales service networks, Acroview creates value for customers to achieve a competitive edge in the market.