Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has officially announced further expansion of its compatible chip model coverage while releasing a new version of its programming software. The company’s core product, the AP8000 universal programming platform, is now fully compatible with MPS’s automotive-grade magnetic angle sensor MAQ600GQE.
The MAQ600GQE is a high-precision, high-bandwidth automotive-grade magnetic angle sensor used to detect the absolute angular position of a permanent magnet. A typical application is a radially magnetized cylinder mounted on a rotating shaft. The device integrates a high-precision tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) sensor, enabling high bandwidth and high angular accuracy (INL), making it well suited for applications such as position control and robotics.
The MAQ600GQE supports a wide magnetic field strength range and multiple mounting options, including shaft-end (on-axis) mounting and side-shaft (off-axis) mounting. Its on-chip non-volatile memory (NVM) can store configuration parameters, including settings such as zero reference position, ABZ, UVW, and pulse-width modulation (PWM).
The MAQ600GQE is factory-calibrated, with an error (INL) of less than 0.6° over the full operating temperature range. In addition, users can perform final system calibration through a 32-point configurable correction table, after which the final error (INL) can be less than 0.1°. Communication with the MAQ600GQE can be carried out through the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI). The device also supports daisy-chain configuration, allowing the angles of multiple sensors to be read sequentially via SPI, which minimizes the number of I/O pins used by the controller device.
The MAQ600GQE is available in a small QFN-16 (3×3 mm) package and is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified.

Product Features and Advantages
• Error <0.6° (INL)
• Error <0.1° (INL) after user calibration via the on-chip 32-point correction table
• Configurable 12-bit to 15-bit absolute angle encoder
• High bandwidth (e.g., up to 12 kHz at 12.5-bit resolution)
• No latency
• Wide magnetic field range: 10 mT to 100 mT
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for digital angle readout and chip configuration
• SPI angle readout with daisy-chain support
• Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) for digital angle readout
• Incremental ABZ quadrature encoder interface with configurable pulses per revolution (1 to 4096)
• Incremental UVW encoder output
• Pulse-width modulation (PWM) absolute angle output
• Multi-turn or speed output option
• 3.3 V supply
• 7.5 mA quiescent current (IAVDD + IDVDD)
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +125°C
• Small QFN-16 (3×3 mm) package
• AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified

Functional Block 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 operating modes. In particular, it offers dedicated programming solutions for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, fully covering the bare-die offline programming and on-board programming requirements of MPS’s full range of chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules—main unit, base board, and adapter socket—giving the equipment excellent compatibility and scalability. 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 connectivity and is 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 and efficiently carry out parallel programming operations. In terms of safety, the main unit features a built-in intelligent safety protection circuit that monitors chip placement status and circuit connection conditions in real time. Once abnormalities such as reversed chip insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers 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, the back of the main unit is provided with an SD card slot. 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 workspace setup process and significantly improves operational flexibility.
In terms of scalability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts 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 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, and more, and is fully compatible with multiple 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 MPS: MPS is a globally renowned high-performance analog semiconductor company headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Founded in 1997, the company has proprietary innovative process technology and is an analog and mixed-signal semiconductor company focused on designing and defining new high-performance power management solutions. It has independently developed more than 4,000 power management products, which are widely used in fields such as industrial, communications infrastructure, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer electronics.

About Acroview: Acroview (ACROVIEW) is a national-level specialized, refined, distinctive and innovative “Little Giant” enterprise engaged 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 automated burn-in ABI (Auto Burn-In) system greatly improves customers’ chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces the per-DUT testing cost. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions for various stages including 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 lead in market competition.