Pre-announcement for SuperPro IS01 ISP Programmer

"Xeltek is launching fastest ISP programmer on the market; equipped with ARM9 32 Bit RISC MCU"

Sunnyvale, CA (February 25, 2009)

Xeltek is pleased to announce the launch of their SuperPro IS01 ISP Programmer in Spring 2009. This is a state of the art ISP Programmer which is the fastest of its kind available in the market at this time.

The SuperPro IS01 ISP Programmer comes equipped with the following features which make for ease of use and exceptional performance:

• The SuperPro IS01 ISP Programmer supports serial programming protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, BDM, MW, JTAG, among others.
• The SuperPro IS01 comes equipped with a ARM9 MCU processor. This is the fastest ISP programmer currently available in the industry. Xeltek also offers the Linux operating system for the operation and functioning of their SuperPro IS01 ISP Programmer.
• The SuperPro IS01 supports in-circuit tester (ATE) interface provided for high volume automatic programming.
• The SuperPro IS01 is able to function in both the PC mode as well as the stand alone operation via the built in keyboard and LCD display.
• The SuperPro IS01 is able to use a Secure Digital or SD card and allows an unlimited number of project files to be stored in this removable SD card. This is the first programmer in the industry that supports SD card. Since SD technology is the de-facto industry standard for thousands of consumer electronic models, this makes this ISP programmer very versatile; this also increases its applicability greatly.
• Dynamic-link library or DLL is Microsoft's implementation of the shared library concept in the Windows and OS/2 operating systems. Since the DLL concept is an entrenched one, SuperPro IS01 ISP Programmer offers the DLL command set for third party applications. Similarly, Virtual communication which is the transmission of information, and/ or action to remote or distant locations is also has wide application, so SuperPro IS01 ISP Programmer has made available this command set for third party application.
• One of the chief plusses of the SuperPro IS01 is its extremely compact palm size [137mm (Length) x 87mm (Width) x 47mm (height)]. This greatly increases portability and ease of use.

Xeltek is excited to introduce the SuperPro IS01 ISP Programmer which we are sure will evoke a highly positive response.

SuperPro Gang Programmers vs. Traditional Gang Programmers

Þ Comes in 4, 8, or 16 sockets Þ One controller controls all sockets, which is an old technology. For example, 8-gang programmer produces throughput of 5-6 sockets only. Þ There is only one data buffer, thus all devices can only be programmed with same data. But, there are many chips, which require different data to be written into each chip. Serial number, configuration, or calibration information are some of the examples.	Þ Each socket contains own control function and data buffer eliminating the problems of a traditional gang programmer. Þ Programming speed is faster.
Þ Utilizes multiple individual programmers for concurrent programming.     Þ Xeltek SuperPro series stand-alone programmers are ideal for such an application. Each unit operates independently without a PC attached. Þ Any number of units can be clustered together for volume programming. Additional units can be added as the volume grows. Þ Superpro501S or Superpro3000U are ideal for cluster programming. Þ Since the project files are stored in a removable Compact Flash card, data security can be insured by removing and storing in a safe place at end of each day.

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Get $25 off on any Xeltek SuperPro programmers

Xeltek is giving out coupons to be used on SuperPro programmers purchase. The coupon worth is $25 and it can be used on any SuperPro programmers. This offer is available until 15th of March, 2009. Don't miss the opportunity and get your SuperPro at a discounted price. Visit www.xeltek.com now!

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For more question please contact with sales@xeltek.com.

How to use Device Search Tool

The Xeltek Device Search menu is an on-line tool that allows users to rapidly identify which Xeltek Superpro® universal programmer and universal programming adapters are required to support their desired devices. The search results are delivered in seconds and the user never has to leave the website to complete the programmer ordering process.

How to use Device Search Tool

From the search result page, you can either choose the name of your device or the package type that you are looking for and click on the link. The page will display the list of Xeltek programmers that support your selected device. Select a programmer from the list and click on the link to open the programmer description page, or you can select and click on the adapter link to see the image of the adapter (image is not available for some adapters).

Which search methods do we have?

Widest	This method returns the most of the results. But is, in the same time, the slowest. Entering for example 27512, this is equivalent to search after *27*512*. This because, generally, the technology mark (C, LC, F, HCT) falls after the second character.
Wide	This method is much precise than the previous one. Entering for example 27512, this is equivalent to search after *27512*.
Exact	This method allows you to search after a specific search string. Entering for example 27512, this method will return only those devices whos part number is 27512 only.

Where specified (allowed), wildcard characters can be entered.

What are wildcards?

Wildcard characters allow you to search on different variations of a device part number. You can locate a greater number of supported devices by using well-placed wildcard characters. Two wildcard characters are accepted: [ * ] and [ ? ].
[ * ] matches an unlimited number of characters in the space it occupies.
[ ? ] matches any character occupying that single space.

For example:

Search for:	Finds:
*27512	AM27512, CAT27512, M27512, etc.
*27512*	AM27512DC, UPD27512AD, MSM27512ZB-RS, etc.
AM27512?C	AM27512DC, AM27512PC, etc.
*27512?C?	AM27512DC, AM27512PC, UPD27512ACT, etc.

For further information please contact at 408-530-8080 or email to techsupport@xeltek.com

Clustering Device Programmers: Evolution beyond Conventional Gang Programmers

If you have used or are thinking of getting a device programmer for your computer hardware needs, then you have likely heard of and are considering the purchase of universal device programmers which Xeltek offers you a range of. Universal programmers have been met with tremendous success overseas and have to used to great effect because of their efficacy, superior quality and their ability to be highly customizable.

Hitherto, the typical choice for volume programming of ICs has been use of Traditional Gang programmers which may come with 4, 8, or 16 programming sockets. However, this is an old technology and there are following limitations in this:

1. With Traditional Gang programmers all programming sockets are controlled by one controller and with one data buffer, which limits flexibility.


2. Programming of chips is done simultaneously but verifying is done sequentially. In other words, the 8 socket programmer does not provide 8 times the output. It may provide 5 to 6 times the output.


3. Many of today’s gang programming applications require to be programmed with different data for each chip. The serial number, the configuration data and the calibration data are different
   for each chip. Since a traditional gang programmer has only one data buffer, all chips have to be programmed with same data. Therefore, traditional gang programmers are unable to support such applications.
   

This is where SuperPro gang programmers separate from traditional gang programmers. Unlike deficiencies that have been explained above, SuperPro gang programmers support all applications above and avoid any inadequacy by its technologically advanced design.

Unfortunately, with gang programmers a choice has to be made at the outset as regards the number
of programming sockets. This is because a future upgrade to higher sockets is difficult owing to the fact that new equipment would have to be purchased again at high cost.

Cluster programming by use of individual programmers solve all of the problems present in the gang programmers applications. The advent of stand-alone programmer, which operates by itself without a PC attached, makes cluster programming ideal. Xeltek has been roducing stand-alone programmers for the last 5 years and is now a world leader in the stand-alone programmer market.

Xeltek gives you the option different kinds of programmers of which give people the option of buying according to their requirement:

• The single ZIF socket device programmers such as SuperPro 5000, SuperPro 501S, SuperPro 3000U, etc are used typically for engineering applications and
  
• The gang programmers such as SUPERPRO 5004GP, SUPERPRO 9000U are used typically for volume production.
  

Each of these have their own unique application which needs to be considered before deciding what is suitable for every individual requirement. Before you decide to buy a programmer, it is useful to consider the qualities and particular capability of each so that you can make an informed decision about what is right for you:

• Xeltek’s Gang programmers are equipped with 4ea high speed 48pin DIP programming sockets (SuperPro 5004GP has 144pin) and they support over 40,000 devices (SuperPro 5004GP supports more than 46,000 devices) at this time which number is growing. This is more than any gang programmer can support in the market right now. These gang programmers support more than 1000 socket adapters.


• Asynchronous fast programming is ensured by each module being independent from
  one another. The programming starts automatically when a chip is inserted.


• In order to be able to cluster programmers, the individual or single programmers should support the Stand-alone or PC free programming mode or feature.


• It is usually recommended that SuperPro 3000U and SuperPro 501S can be clustered.


• For production operation, SuperPro 3000U N*Cluster & SuperPro 501S N*Cluster operate in stand-alone (without a PC attached) mode. Just insert the chip and the programming operation is totally hands-free. By operating multiple programmers simultaneously you can use them in high volume production environment.


• Since there is no requirement for a host PC for the running of the programmer, there is no requirement for hiring skilled labor for the operation which translates into savings.


• The fact that the clustering device programmer is based on the operating hands free mode and does not require any PC screen operation, it is able to minimize operator error as well, which is a not inconsiderable advantage and which one would have to take into account.


• You have the added benefit of being able to ensure the security of your data because you have the option of removing the CF cards at end of each day and storing them separately with this device programmer.
• When using this device programmer, you will find that when you want to make the changeover from the engineering stage to the manufacturing phase, it is a smooth and painless transition since you use the same programmer and CF card for data storage for the engineering phase.


• It is possible for a person to be able to easily operate 10 or more programmers concurrently; this offers the flexibility in 1-N sockets instead of fixed 8 sockets.


• Xeltek has conducted tests which have shown that 5 or 6 sets of SUPERPRO 501S operating concurrently are able to produce the same throughput as an 8gang programmer programming the chipset (27C322) at 240 seconds.

These are just some of the factors that you should consider when you are undertaking the purchase for gang device programmers.

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Xeltek Partition Merge Software

Do you know that Xeltek has “Partition Merge Software”? Xeltek has a smart tool to combine files for the customer's special NAND programming requirement. Xeltek design engineers helped Qualcomm to implement the related projects with partition programming.

Xeltek SuperPro Programmers support a lot of NAND Flash devices from different chip manufacturers. There are 3 different types of bad block handling methods for NAND Flash programming. Beside the standard method “skip bad block”, Xeltek software also provides "Hard Copy" and "Partition" programming Options. “Hardcopy” is used to read the chip that was programmed on a third party programmer with different methods.

Partition Programming is a more complex bad block handling method. Xeltek currently uses Qualcomm multiple partition method and is mainly applied to Qualcomm's wireless card and mobile phone platforms as well as some Linux systems. If the user wants to program multiple segments of data starting at the assigned locations, Xeltek has “Partition Merge Software” to help generating a programmable file.

Please contact with techsupport@xeltek.com for more information.

WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE XELTEK: What separates SuperPro® from all other programmers?

Do you need to program different devices all the time? And, you get tired of searching for the right programmer for your specific device each time? Or, you don’t want to pay many times for several cheap programmers?

SUPERPRO IS YOUR ANSWER

Get one SuperPro programmer, and program more than 46,000 different devices with it. Hundreds of new devices are being added to this list every other day. The 46,000 devices support with SuperPro 5000 and SuperPro 3000U gives you the largest number for universal device programmer industry. Xeltek competes with itself only! Why on earth do you need another one?

TWO PROGRAMMERS IN ONE

Most of SuperPro models support PC mode operation for engineering and Stand-Alone mode operation (No PC needed) for volume production. We develop device algorithms separately for both modes; it is like buying two programmers in one.

FOR FAST PROGRAMMING, WHY PAY MORE?

No need to pay ten thousands of dollars. SuperPro® is capable of programming & verifying 1 Gb NAND Flash in 108 seconds with fastest ARM9 MCU employed for ultra fast performance. SuperPro customers receive the greatest value for a device programmer. Considering the money you pay, and the device count number you get, you are paying less than $0.026 per device. This is a result of expertise and hard-work of Xeltek’s development team.

BEST SUPPORTED PROGRAMMERS IN INDUSTRY

Comprehensive device package type supports through 1000+ socket adapters available. “Device Search” tool on the web allows one to quickly find device(s) and match it with the programmer for your budget. Telephone is answered by a live person and Live-Chat support provides expedient support to customers.

COMPANY STABILITY AND OUTLOOK

Xeltek has been in business with non-stop development and introduction of new products for about 20 years and growing each year. Currently owns the largest market share in the industry worldwide. Proudly provides the best performance, price, value, and support in the industry.

We promise that you will get more than what you pay!!!