Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has officially announced the further expansion of its compatible device coverage alongside the release of a new version of its programming software. The company's core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, has now achieved full adaptation with MPS' USB PD controller MPF52001GRE.

The MPF52001GRE is a highly integrated USB PD controller designed for source ports. It integrates a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller with an operating frequency up to 36MHz, while providing USB Type-C port controller and legacy charging protocol management functions. It also supports firmware updates through the Configuration Channel (CC) lines. Its USB Type-C port supports USB PD 3.1 with Programmable Power Supply (PPS) and Qualcomm Quick Charge 3/4/4+ technologies, while being backward compatible with Battery Charging Specification (BC1.2), Apple divider mode, and Dedicated Charging Port (DCP) schemes for Huawei Fast Charging Protocol (FCP) / Super Charge Protocol (SCP), all without requiring external user interaction.

When the automotive battery voltage is low or an over-temperature warning is triggered, the Power Data Object (PDO) capability is reduced.

The device's fault status protection features include bus voltage (VBUS) Over-Voltage Protection (OVP), Under-Voltage Protection (UVP), and over-temperature shutdown protection. Its high-voltage I/O pins support battery short-circuit protection and VBUS short-circuit protection.

The MPF52001GRE requires only a very small number of standard external components. It is offered in a QFN-24 (4x4mm) package and is AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified.

Product Features and Benefits

• 3.3V to 21V bus voltage (VBUS) range in Standard Power Range (SPR) mode with discharge function

• Supports up to 48V VBUS in Extended Power Range (EPR) mode with external VBUS resistor divider

• 4.6V to 5.5V input voltage (VIN) supply range

• 150µA low deep-sleep supply current (IDSLP) in disconnected state

• USB PD controller for source ports

-- Supports USB PD 3.1 with PPS, USB Type-C 2.1 and TCPC 2.0, with firmware update support

-- USB PD 3.1 with PPS certified (TID: 8467)

-- Supports DisplayPort USB PD alternate mode

-- Integrated VCONN power switch and Over-Current Protection (OCP)

-- Derating function under high temperature or low battery conditions

• Other charging protocols

-- Supports Universal Fast Charging Standard (UFCS)

-- Supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3/4/4+ protocols

-- Supports legacy charging protocols: BC 1.2, Apple 3A divider mode, and Huawei FCP/SCP

• 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller

-- Integrated 12MHz and 8kHz RC oscillators

-- 128kB flash with ECC, 12kB SRAM and 4kB ROM

-- Three 16-bit timers with PWM function

-- 12-bit ADC

-- Watchdog Timer (WDT)

-- UART and Serial Wire Debug (SWD)

-- Two I2C master/slave interfaces

• Protection features

-- High-voltage CCx/DP/DM I/Os with battery/VBUS/GND short-circuit protection

-- Over-temperature shutdown protection

• QFN-24 (4x4mm) package

• AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified

Internal 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 operating modes. It has developed 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 MPS' full range of chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules—main unit, baseboard, and adapter socket—giving the device exceptional 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 high-performance operation, capable of handling large-scale chip programming tasks efficiently to meet mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connectivity options, 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. 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 reverse insertion or short circuits are detected, it triggers an immediate power-off protection mechanism to comprehensively safeguard the safe operation of 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 rear 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 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 configurations but also simplifies workspace setup, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination of baseboard and adapter board, effectively expanding the main unit's functional boundaries. 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, and more, and it 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 MPS: MPS is a globally renowned high-performance analog semiconductor company headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Founded in 1997, the company possesses proprietary innovative process technologies and focuses on designing and defining high-performance power management solutions as an analog and mixed-signal semiconductor company. It has now developed over 4,000 power management products, widely used in industrial, communications infrastructure, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in 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-device manufacturers. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic Burn-In system ABI (Auto Burn-In) greatly improves customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces per-DUT testing costs. The company also offers equipment products and solutions across various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. By perfectly integrating its leading product technologies, system-level expertise, and globally distributed R&D and sales service networks, Acroview creates value for customers to gain a competitive edge in the market