ACROVIEW, a leader in chip programming, has officially announced the expansion of its compatible chip portfolio with the release of a new programming software version. Its core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, has now achieved full adaptation with AutoChips' tire pressure sensor AC5121HFC.

The offers a highly integrated, calibrated and optimized tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor module. With its integrated microcontroller, sensor, and convenient peripheral components, the AC5121HFC requires only a few passive components and a battery to form a complete TPMS sensor assembly.

Features

• Calibrated absolute pressure sensor

• Z-axis accelerometer for motion detection and localization

• X-axis accelerometer for localization

• Built-in temperature sensor and battery voltage sensor

• 8051 microcontroller with 16kB on-chip Flash

• Flexible wake-up and power management control module

• RF transmitter

• LF receiver for carrier detection and frame data reception

Functions

• Supports measurement of pressure, acceleration, temperature, and battery voltage

• Built-in system controller provides flexible wake-up functions to reduce power consumption and battery usage

• Calibrated periodic timer can periodically wake up the CPU to perform measurement tasks and transmit RF data

• Integrated accelerometer can detect motion and distinguish between vehicle stop and driving conditions

• Integrated microcontroller is compatible with the standard 8051 processor instruction set and supports Keil C51 development tools

• Provides 16kB on-chip Flash for storing customer application code

• Various integrated peripherals (e.g., hardware Manchester/biphase encoder, CRC generator/checker, UART interface) help customers easily implement TPMS applications

• RF transmitter module covers 315MHz and 434MHz UHF bands and supports FSK and OOK modulation. The RF transmitter includes a fractional frequency synthesizer for precise carrier frequency control and accurate FSK frequency modulation. The integrated RF baseband encoder and advanced power management technology minimize peak current consumption during RF transmission

• Integrated LF receiver supports reception of diagnostic or operating status commands and supports application functions such as setting tire pressure alarm ranges or tire position localization

• Built-in firmware library helps customers efficiently use all the above hardware modules

Overall 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 adjustable one-to-one and one-to-eight configuration modes, and provides both online and offline working modes. It also features dedicated 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 AutoChips' full range of chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules—main unit, baseboard, and adapter—endowing the device with outstanding 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 system IPS5800S with stable and efficient performance, capable of handling large-scale chip programming tasks and meeting mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit features flexible connectivity, equipped with both USB and NET interfaces for convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through networking, users can easily achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers and carry out parallel programming operations efficiently. In terms of safety, the main unit incorporates an intelligent safety protection circuit that monitors chip placement status and circuit connections in real time. Once abnormalities such as chip reverse insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism to safeguard the safe operation of both the chip and the programmer. The main unit is equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip, significantly enhancing 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 rear of the main unit. Users only need to save the project file generated on a PC to an SD card and insert it into the slot, then use the physical buttons on the programmer to select, load, and execute programming operations, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependence on computer hardware configuration but also simplifies the working environment setup, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination design of baseboard and adapter boards, 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. Its supported device types are extensive, including NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, EMMC, etc., and it is fully compatible with multiple 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 AutoChips: AutoChips was founded in 2013 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NavInfo, focusing on the research, development, and design of automotive electronic chips and related systems. As a professional domestic automotive electronic chip design enterprise, AutoChips provides professional-grade chips and total solutions for the global automotive electronics industry. Its products mainly include automotive microcontrollers, automotive MEMS sensors, automotive power semiconductor devices, and automotive wireless transmission chips.

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 the entire industrial chain—including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device manufacturers—through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. ACROVIEW's pioneering fully automatic Burn-In ABI (Auto Burn-In) system greatly enhances chip Burn-In testing efficiency and reduces per-DUT testing costs. The company also provides equipment products and solutions covering various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. By perfectly integrating its leading product technology, system-level expertise, and globally distributed R&D and sales service networks, ACROVIEW creates value for customers to achieve market leadership.