As a leader in chip programming, Acroview Technology, while releasing a new version of its programming software, officially announced further expansion of its compatible chip coverage. Its core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, has now achieved full compatibility with AisinoChip's 32-bit security chip ACL16.

The ACL16 is a 32-bit security chip designed for low-cost, low-power applications, particularly providing comprehensive and competitive solutions for markets such as USB Keys and secure SEs. The chip uses a 32-bit core and integrates multiple security cryptographic modules, including SM1, SM2, SM3 and SM4 algorithms, as well as RSA/ECC, DES/3DES, AES, SHA1/SHA256 and other security algorithms, and supports a true random number generator. It provides a variety of peripheral interfaces: USB 2.0 Full Speed, SPI, UART, ISO7816, I2C, etc., with a built-in ROSC, supporting crystal-less applications.

The ACL16 product offers two on-chip eFlash capacity options (320K and 256K), 16 KB ROM, 16 KB on-chip SRAM, and 4 KB algorithm-dedicated SRAM. The on-chip ROM provides various algorithm interface programs for users to call, improving development efficiency and optimizing system performance.

Features

• Cryptographic algorithms (international + Chinese commercial dual stack)

• Chinese commercial: SM1/SM2/SM3/SM4

• International: RSA/ECC, AES, DES/3DES, SHA1/SHA256

• Built-in FIPS-compliant true random number generator (TRNG), hardware cryptographic engine, with encryption operations not dependent on software implementation

• Security protection capabilities

• Active shield layer, memory permission protection, environmental anomaly detection (voltage/temperature/clock)

• Resistance to SPA/DPA side-channel attacks and fault injection attacks; keys are computed on-chip and are not exported externally

• Wafer-level pre-provisioned root key, supports one-key-per-device, anti-cloning, anti-board-copying, and bidirectional device challenge authentication

• Storage and core resources

• 32-bit Cortex-M0 core, up to 48 MHz

• eFlash: 64K/128K/256K/320KB multiple versions; SRAM: 4K–16KB

• Built-in ROM and algorithm-dedicated SRAM; supports file system, multiple security partitions, and fine-grained access permission control

• Rich communication interfaces

• General: SPI, I2C, UART, ISO7816

• USB 2.0 Full Speed, supports external crystal-less applications (built-in ROSC)

• Power consumption, package, and reliability

Low power consumption: dynamic power consumption <3 mA, standby <1 μA, suitable for battery-powered IoT devices

• Wide temperature: industrial version -40 to 85°C, ESD protection ±8 kV HBM

Applications

• USB Key

• Card reader

• Handheld POS

• TF/SD card

• Connected vehicle terminals

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The AP8000 universal programmer independently developed by Acroview Technology has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible configurations of one-to-one and one-to-eight, and provides both online and offline working modes. In particular, it has developed dedicated programming solutions for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, fully covering the bare-die offline programming and on-board programming needs of AisinoChip's entire chip series. AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules: host, baseboard, and adapter socket, giving the device excellent compatibility and expansion capability. As a universal programming platform, it can not only adapt to various programmable chips on the market, but also, with stable and efficient performance, serves as the core component of Acroview's automated batch programming equipment IPS5800S, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks and meeting mass production needs.

The AP8000 host features flexible connection methods and is equipped with both USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through the networking function, users can easily achieve synchronous control of multiple programmers and efficiently carry out parallel programming operations. In terms of security, the host has a built-in intelligent safety protection circuit that can monitor chip placement status and circuit connections in real time. Once abnormalities such as reversed chip insertion or short circuits are detected, it will immediately trigger a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding the safe operation of chips and programmers. The host is internally equipped with high-speed FPGA chips, greatly improving data transmission and processing efficiency and ensuring a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance ease of use, an SD card slot is provided on the back of the host. Users only need to store project files generated on a PC to an SD card and insert it into the slot, then use the physical buttons on the programmer to complete file selection, loading, and programming operations, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependence on computer hardware configuration, but also simplifies the work environment setup process and significantly improves operational flexibility.

In terms of scalability and compatibility, AP8000 adopts a modular combination design of baseboard and adapter boards, effectively expanding the functional boundaries of the host. At present, the device supports products from all mainstream 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 AisinoChip: AisinoChip was founded in January 2008 and is a leading local integrated circuit design company with market competitiveness and industry advantages, focusing on the development of security chips and MCU chips. AisinoChip's mass-produced multi-specification series chips have been widely used in connected vehicles, artificial intelligence, IoT, industrial control, video surveillance, intelligent identification, financial payment, e-government, and other fields.

About Acroview: Acroview Technology (ACROVIEW) is a national-level specialized, refined, distinctive and innovative “Little Giant” enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering customers across the entire industry chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer Fab, and terminal equipment companies, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic burn-in test ABI (Auto Burn-In) system greatly improves customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces Per DUT test costs. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. We perfectly integrate our leading product technology advantages, system-level expertise, and globally deployed R&D and sales service network to create value for customers to take the lead in market competition.