As a leader in chip programming, Acroview has officially announced further expansion of its compatible chip model coverage alongside the release of a new version of its programming software. The company's core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, is now fully compatible with Hynetek Semiconductor's 3-port controller HUSB385A.

The HUSB385A is a high-performance, highly integrated 3-port controller (supporting 2C1A or 2A1C mode). This USB PD 3.2 power controller supports 5 fixed power data objects (FPDO) and 2 programmable power data objects (APDO). In addition, the HUSB385A supports BC1.2 DCP, Apple 5V2.4A, QC2.0/3.0/QC3+, AFC, FCP, SCP, PE1.1+1/2.0, and UFCS protocols. The controller supports I2C communication. The host can read port voltage, individual port currents, total current, and current protocol status in real time via the I2C bus, and can also modify the power limit of the HUSB385A via the I2C bus to enable dynamic power management.

The HUSB385A integrates all necessary protection functions: overvoltage protection (OVP), undervoltage protection (UVP), undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overcurrent protection (OCP), short-circuit protection (FOCP), overtemperature protection, and thermal shutdown (TSD). The product is packaged in QFN 4x4-32L.

Features

• Compliant with USB Type-C 2.1 and USB PD 3.2 standards

• Supports 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, and 20V FPDO

• Supports 2 programmable APDO

• Supports SPR AVS 15V and 20V

• Supports BC 1.2 DCP and HVDCP protocols

• BC 1.2 DCP mode and Apple 5V 2.4A mode

• QC 2.0/3.0/QC3.0+ Class A or Class B

• AFC, FCP, SCP, and PE 1.1+1/2.0

• UFCS 1.0

• Light-load detection down to 5–10 mA

• Supports 3-port applications (2C1A or 2A1C)

• Supports fast charging mode

• Single port: fast charging

• Multi-port: shared 5V

• Built-in N-MOSFET with soft-start function

• Constant-voltage/constant-current control with internal compensation

• Built-in DRV driver, capable of bypassing the upstream DCDC

• I2C slave interface for information reporting, with configurable I2C address

• Three-channel current sensing with accuracy down to 10 mA

• Multiple-level, segmented cable compensation options

• Supports external NTC temperature sampling and DPS (dynamic power supply) function

• Integrated overvoltage protection (OVP), undervoltage protection (UVP), undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overcurrent protection (OCP), overtemperature protection (OTP), and thermal shutdown protection (TSD)

• Chip cascading function with total current limit

• QFN-32L package (4x4 mm)

• ±4kV HBM ESD

Typical Application Circuit Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer independently developed by Acroview has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible one-to-one and one-to-eight configuration modes and provides both online and offline working modes. It has developed dedicated programming solutions especially for storage chips such as eMMC and UFS, fully covering the bare-die offline programming and in-system programming requirements of Hynetek Semiconductor's full series of chips.

The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules: main unit, base board, and adapter socket, giving the device excellent compatibility and expandability. As a universal programming platform, it can not only adapt to various programmable chips on the market, but also, with its 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 requirements.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connection options 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 safety, the main unit has a built-in intelligent safety protection circuit that can monitor chip placement status and circuit connections in real time. Once abnormalities such as chip reverse insertion or short circuits are detected, it will immediately trigger a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding the safe operation of chips and the programmer. The main unit is equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip, 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 main unit. Users only need to save 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, achieving standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependence on computer hardware configuration but also simplifies workstation setup and significantly improves operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 uses a modular combination design of base boards and adapter boards, effectively expanding the functional boundaries of the main unit. At present, 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 fully supports various industry-standard file formats such as Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, and POF, providing users with one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solutions.

Company Introduction

About Hynetek Semiconductor: Hynetek Semiconductor (Hynetek) is a company focused on smart energy control technology, mainly serving the smart fast charging and digital energy fields and providing high-performance mixed-signal chip products. Hynetek has completed an overall product layout around the USB Type-C ecosystem and has developed and mass-produced multiple products: multi-series PD Source protocol chips for the power supply side, high-performance PD Sink (PD decoy chips) for the power receiving side, Type-C port controllers (CC Logic), and USB eMarker (electronic tag chips) for cables. At the same time, Hynetek is committed to improving energy utilization efficiency and researching energy control technologies. Leveraging its own R&D advantages, it develops digital power control chips, high-voltage driver chips, power conversion chips and modules, and other products for industrial applications such as ICT (communication servers), data centers, photovoltaic inverters, and energy storage.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level specialized and innovative "Little Giant" enterprise that develops, produces, and sells 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 end-device enterprises, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic burn-in ABI (Auto Burn-In) system greatly improves customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces per-DUT testing costs. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions covering various stages such as PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. We perfectly integrate leading product technology advantages, system-level expertise, and a globally deployed R&D and sales service network to create value for customers to gain leadership in market competition.