High Density eMMC NAND Flash Devices Supported on SuperPro7000

Xeltek is the leading provider of programmers supporting high capacity eMMC devices. Xeltek’s latest flash programmer, SuperPro7000, is fast and reliable when programming high density flash devices. Initial capability includes support of eMMC NAND Flash devices with up to 256 GB memory space. Also, it programs eMMC devices up to ten times faster than the standard programmers!

Depending on the type of devices, new SuperPro 7000 module adapters can program up to four IC devices concurrently. Adapters with four sockets are developed upon customer request and available for small size chips such as serial EPROMS and MCUs. Universal and device independent socket adapters with up to 144 pins are available for various packages. All socket adapters do not require connection through DIP adapters, thus increasing the connection reliability.

Xeltek’s engineers constantly analyze end user needs to provide unique programming solutions. Xeltek’s programmers provide what majorities look for, but it also includes unique features that minorities seek.

• Production efficiency especially for NOR / NAND FLASH, Serial EEPROM / FLASH.
• Optional socket booster extends operation life and increase efficiency.
• Network Interface enhance sharing capability.
• Reliable Security features.
• Program devices as low as 1.2V
• CE, RoHS compliant
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certified

Xeltek now supports Panasonic AM3 (MN103)

Panasonic AM3 (MN103) Series of 32-bit microcontrollers with flash such as MN103SFC2D and MN103SFJ9D are now supported on SuperPro Programmers. Major application areas of AM3(MN103) flash based microcontrollers are optical disc players, video CD players, digital still cameras, digital television systems, navigation systems, portable information devices, air conditioner compressors, washing machines, refrigerators, ventilation fans, etc.

To list SuperPro Programmers that support MN103 family, please run your search on following Xeltek tool;

Xeltek Device Search Tool

SuperPro IS01 Supports Xilinx Spartan 3AN FPGA

Programming a Xilinx Spartan 3AN FPGA device requires running an SVF player, and generating a programmable data file with *.svf extension.

XPlayer is a special programming tool which resides within SuperPro IS01 and can be used for programming Xilinx FPGA devices. As long as the customer provides corresponding SVF file (similar files can be generated using design tools such as iMPACT), the device can be programmed.

The dialogue box displayed below, appears in SPIS01 software when “XPlayer” is selected on the “Device” menu bar.



Device related information is already included within SVF file; therefore there is no need to select any device for programming.

When "device information" in tool bar or in the menu of SuperPro IS01 software is opened, the cable connection (JTAG signals) can be seen as follows:

Internal supply voltage (VCCint) of Spartan family of Xilinx FPGA is 1.2V, and VCCaux, VCCo are 3.3V.

SuperPro IS01 can supply 3.3V, however 1.2V is not supported. Users need external power supply to support internal supply voltage (VCCint).

Therefore, connect VCC or VPP (3.3V) of SuperPro IS01 to VCCaux, VCCo, Vref of Xilinx FPGA; and supply VCCint (core work VCC=1.2V) via an external source. Also connect GND (ground) of external power supply (1.2V) to GND of SuperPro IS01.

Supported devices are:

Xilinx CPLD: XC9500 / XC9500XL / XC9500XV / CoolRunner / CoolRunner-II
Xilinx PROM: XC18V00 / XCF00S / XCF00P
Xilinx FPGA: Virtex Families, Spartan Families, and JTAG-configurable XC4000 Families

If you need to search other programmable Xilinx devices, please check the device search tool. And for questions you may have, please feel free to contact us at techsupport@xeltek.com

Common Xeltek SuperPro Memory Card Errors

Please find couple common questions usually SuperPro users experience;

Question : I am using SP5000/SP5000E/SP501S programmer and getting CF card error on LCD screen whenever I press any button. Please help.

Answer : Please insert a Compact Flash card in programmer before pressing any button on your programmer. If you don't have CF card then please use the programmer in PC mode or buy a CF card from the following link: http://www.xeltek.com/product.php?productid=16534&cat=0&page=1

Question : When I insert 2GB CF card into SP501S, "Project FAT Error" message appears on LCD.

Answer : You may be copying project file on Compact Flash card using a memory card reader/writer which is incorrect mehod. Please download project file on CF card of SP501S using SP501S software only. 1. Please connect the SuperPro 501S programmer (or other SuperPro Standalon Programmers) to the PC. Insert CF card and open the software. 2. Now download the projectflile on CF card 3. Restart the programmer to operate it in standalone mode. Pls also refer to the following web page for more information on standalone operation: http://www.xeltek.com/Stand-Alone-And-Concurrent-Operations-pages-311

All these questions and many others can be found with their answers on our FAQ page;

http://www.xeltek.com/faq.html

our new user friendly interface will help you to find any answer to your question within couples of seconds. In case you find no matching question, please submit yours;

Please contact techsupport@xeltek.com if you have further questions.

Using the ATE Port to Control ISP Programmers

In-system programming is the ability of programming IC which is already soldered in circuit using serial programming algorithms. The major advantage of ISP programming is that the manufacturer can have single production phase, eliminating programming stage prior to assembling the system.

Code or design changes are also possible during the production process without the need of de soldering the chip by reprogramming the chip which is already installed on target PCB. Xeltek ISP programmer; SuperPro IS01, is a portable, stand-alone, self-powered universal ISP programmer. It supports most ISP protocols, e.g. I2C, SPI, UART, BDM, MW, JTAG, CAN, RS232 etc and also operates in standalone mode using SD cards. It comes with standard ATE (Automated Test Equipment) which provides the possibility of operating and controlling programmer through external signals. This article will help you to understand ATE interface and its functionality in a better way.

ATE control port is used for communication with external host or integration into the automatic programming or test equipment. Therefore, besides the keyboard, the user can also operate ISP programmer through ATE interface. ATE equipment interface adopts opto-coupling device to isolate signals, in order to ensure security and accuracy of signals between the two equipments. In addition, while using ATE interface, it is required to set the power voltage of external equipment signal and appropriate reference voltage point correctly.

The pinout for ATE port:

For the signals of ATE port, please refer to the diagram below:

Description of signals:

OPTO_VCC: Working power of ATE controlling port is supplied by exterior controlling equipment and it should match signal voltage.
SEL0-SEL5: These input signals are used to select project file which is already stored on SD card.
START, RESET: These are Input signals discussed later.
PASS, FAIL: These are output signals discussed later.
OPTO_GND1: Exterior controlling equipment GND1, which is used to input signals of SEL0-SEL5, START and RESET.
OPTO_GND2：Exterior controlling equipment GND2, which is used to output signals of PASS and FAIL.
VCC, GND：IS01 supplies 3.3V output, GND output

When the system starts, it performs initialization until “XELTEK IS01” is shown on display screen. After that, it will be testing interface of USB, keyboard and ATE all the time. If any of the signals SEL0-SEL5 of ATE interface is high, then IS01 will enter ATE work mode.

Create a project:
Create a project by SPIS01 software. After the project is generated, it can be downloaded into SD card by SPIS01 software or a card reader.

ATE workflow chart


Project Selection:
SEL0-SEL5 of IS01 ATE interface is used to select projects. Using binary format; from 1 to 63, means, user can select no more than 63 projects. For example, if SEL0 is high and the others are low, project# 1 is selected; if both SEL0 and SEL1 are high, the others are low, project# 3 is selected, etc…

Run algorithm:
After User selects the project, set pin START high, then the system starts programming.

Thus, we can witness ATE interface is built for easy external hardware control which utilizes standalone feature of SuperPro IS01 programmer. Total of 6 signal lines SEL0 to SEL5 are for project selection (maximum 64 project files); 2 command lines for START and STOP; 3 STATUS lines such as PASS, FAIL and BUSY. All signals are optical-isolated thus providing noise free operation.

SuperPro software now supports Hungarian Language

Xeltek SuperPro software is now available to Hungarian speaking customers. Hungarian is official language of Hungary; and it is also being spoken by Hungarian communities in the seven neighboring countries and by Diaspora communities worldwide. There are about 16 million native speakers, and being able to use SuperPro Programmers with their own language will be considered as a privilege.

Xeltek is proud to be the first device programmer manufacturer who supports Hungarian language. No other universal programmer in the industry comes with Hungarian language pack. Besides Hungarian, Xeltek supports 8 languages on SuperPro Programmers such as;

English

Chinese

Spanish

German

French

Turkish

Korean

Hungarian

And you may found all these languages supports on all SuperPro 5000 series programmers such as;

SuperPro 5000 / SuperPro 5000E

SuperPro 5004GP / SuperPro 5004EGP

SuperPro 6000 / SuperPro 6004GP

SuperPro 501S / SuperPro 501S 4-Cluster

SuperPro 500P / SuperPro M

If you have any comments about this new feature released at Xeltek; please write to us. Please also feel free to write to us if you want your mother language to be support on Xeltek programmers. For more information, please log in to www.Xeltek.com.

SuperPro Programmers now support Spansion’s fastest family of NOR Flash devices

It is our pleasure to announce that Xeltek is now supporting industry’s fastest family of NOR Flash memory devices from Spansion; GL-S family;

http://www.spansion.com/Products/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?ProdID=S29GL-S

The GL-S family expanded to include densities from 128Mb to 2Gb, and delivers up to a 45% performance advantage over other NOR products. The programming speed of the GL-S is two times faster than legacy GL products and 30% faster over the competition based on third party benchmarks.

SuperPro programmers; such as SuperPro 5000, SuperPro 5004GP, SuperPro 5000E and SuperPro 5004EGP, support;

S29GL01GS 1 Gbit (128 Mbyte),
S29GL512S 512 Mbit (64 Mbyte),
S29GL256S 256 Mbit (32 Mbyte),
S29GL128S 128 Mbit (16 Mbyte),

CMOS 3.0 Volt Core with Versatile I/O™. For more information, please check the Xeltek’s device search tool;

http://www.xeltek.com/device_search/search_x.php?company=0

About Xeltek

Xeltek is a manufacturer of universal programmer devices. Xeltek is the leading supplier of cost effective programming solutions for memories, microcontrollers and programmable logic devices. Xeltek's family of SuperPro® series universal programmers and adapters, combined with unparalleled device, software and customer support, provide a complete range of solutions from engineering development to volume production.