ChipMax 2 USB Programmer

Esis Pty Ltd - Australia - Ph 02 9481 7420 Fax 02 9481 7267 www.esis.com.au
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ChipMax II Low Cost Fast USB Progammer

ChipMax2 is a high-speed universal device programmer for USB 2.0 PC-interface.
It programs a 64Mbit flash memory in 42 seconds.
This is a true low-price production oriented system.
The ChipMax2 meets the demands of today’s programming solution for lab applications.

As many as eight ChipMax2 programmers can be connected together, controlled by a single PC with no loss of programming speed, reliability or performance.
Each programming site is completely independent of the rest. With independent programming sites, a faulty site can be removed and programming can be continued. Each site is an independent universal programmer, and the system will completely program the first device by the time the operator has inserted the last device.

ChipMax2 is the state-of-art universal programmer offers you the most advanced programming facilities with the most user friendly interface. Since each pin is software addressable, new part numbers are being added to the list of supported devices through software upgrades. No new hardware to buy ! It will prove to be one of the most reliable and long lasting instruments. The ChipMax2 supports the latest device technologies, regardless of package type.

Maxloader features ChipMax2 programmers in the multiple-programming mode for high volume production purpose.
The Gang Program Mode (Concurrent Programming Mode) can program any device and the fault-tolerant architecture allows the programmer to continue production even if one of the programmers should fail.

Devices Supported by ChipMax 2

Serial Flash SPI    M25Pxx, MX25Lxx, S25LFxx, SST25VFxxx
NAND Flash Memory: Samsung K9Kxxx, K5Axxx, K5Fxxx,
                                       M-System MDOC-256 / 512 G
                                       Toshiba TC58xxx St-Micro NAND01G
Flash Memory: 28Fxxx, 29Fxxx, 38Fxxx, 29LVxxx, 26LVxxx, 29GLxxx, 29ALxxx, 29Wxxx, 36xxx, 32HFxxx, 34VFxxx, 37VFxxx, 39SFxxx, 39VFxxx, 45LFxxx, 49LFxxx, 50FWxxx
EPROM:      27xxx and 27Cxxx series, from 16 Kbit to 32Mbit with 8-bit/16-bit
EEPROM:    27Exxx, 28xxx , and 28Cxxx series
Flash EPROM:    256 Kbit to 32 Mbit 28Fxxx, 29Fxxx, 29Cxxx, 29BVxxx, 29LVxxx, 29Wxxx, 49Fxxx series (1.8, 2.7, 3.3, 5.0, or 12 Volt)
Serial E(E)PROMs:    24Cxx, 24Fxx, 25Cxx, 59Cxx, EPC1/1213/1648, and 93Cxx

See also full device list (links below)

isp LOGIC series:     ispLSI(10/20)xx, ispGAL22V10, ispGDS1(2)x, LC40(41)xx M4Axxx series
PALCEs, GALs:       16V8, 20V8, 22V10, 20RA10, 26V12 series
Dallas NV RAMs:     DS12xx, DS13xx, DS15xx, DS16xx series
PEELs:                     153, 173, 253, 273, 18CV8, 20CG10 series
EPLDs:               PLCxxx, PLSxxx, PLUSxxx, Epxxx, EPCxxx, EPMxxx, PLDxxx, 5Cxxx, 85Cxxx series
SPLDs:              ATF16/20/22Vxx, ATV750/1500/2500
MACH series:          MACH1xx/2xx/4xx, and xxx-SP series
MAX series              MAX5000, MAX7000 series

See also full device list (links below)

8741, 8742, 8748, 8749 series
87C51/52, -FA, -FB, -FC, '528, '652, '654, '54,
89Cxx, 89Sxx, 89LVxx, 89Cxxxx, DCF85xx, 85(87/89)LPCxxx, PXAxx series 87C751/752

SSF 27SFxx, Cypress 7Cxxx

SGS-Thomson Microcontrollers:     ST62xx, ST7xx, ST9xx, ST10xx series
Xilinx EPLDs:              XC17Sxxx, 17Vxxx, 72xx, 73xx, XCF01 / 02 / 04 series
PICs:                   PIC12Cxxx, PIC16xxx, 17xxx, 18xxx series
Motorola Microcontrollers:      MC68705, MC68HC705, MC68HC711, MC68HC908, MC9S08
Zilog Microcontrollers:             Z86Cxx, Z86Exx series

Full device list - Excel file July 2007 (1.9MB, use this if you have Excel or Excel Viewer, opens in new window)

Full device list - Manufacturer's Web page
(4.6MB .xls file, use this if you have a broadband connection, opens in new window)

Download SW update

Devices Tested

TTL type : 54, 74(S, LS, L, H, HC) series
CMOS type : 40, 45 series
Dynamic Memory : 4164 - 1MBit
Static Memory : 6116 - 6256
User definable test pattern generation

Software

Supports full Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / NT and XP
Auto search device select function supports E(E)PROMs & Microcontrollers
Device insertion test identifies improperly inserted device before programming
Check for incorrect device insertion, backward, incorrect position, and poor pin contact
High-speed device function tests and user creatable test library
Device Operations: Read, Blank check, Program, Verify, Checksum, Data compare, Security, Auto(blank check-program-verify), Option Bit program
Display programming parameters and optional bit information on the screen
Set device/buffer address ranges before programming devices
Extensive on-line F1 help system provides text and graphics
User-changeable programming parameters
Gang Program Mode allows programmers up to 8 units as concurrent programming system. (START ALL key enable to program the programmers simultaneously)
Built-in editor for both buffer date and test vectors
Support Binary and all hex files (POF and JEDEC, Intel Hex, Motorola S Records, Tekhex, straight hex, hex-space, Extended Tekhex, and others; automatic file type recognition ) with Load, Edit, and Save commands
Distribution of 16- and 32- bit data into 8-bit portions

Hardware

On-board FPGAs for extremely fast communication
Supports real low-voltage support:
..... 5, 3.3, 2.7, 1.8, and 1.5 volt for programming power
Detects all pin locations for poor or damaged pin contacts
External "Start key allows customer to execute the optional auto program parameters without PC command
Detects all pin locations for poor or damaged pin contacts
External switching power supply, 100-240 VAC
Current limiting protects hardware circuit from improperly inserted or defective chips and operation errors
Standard 48-pin ZIF(Zero Insertion Force) socket accepts both 300mil and 600 mil DIP devices
True universal pin driver hardware
Support a high-speed USB2.0 port for PC interface
Support a standard IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) port
Hardware diagnostic program exams all socket-pin drivers before using programmer

Technical Specifications:

Dimensions: Module: 7.5"(L) x 8.25"(W) x 2.5"(H)
Weight: 3.8 lbs
Socket: Textool 48 pin ZIF standard
Optional adapter:
Programming adapter s for non-standard DIP package
EeRom-8U: ROM Emulator up to 8Mbit for USB interface

System Requirements:
TYPE : 386, 486, Pentium or compatibles. PS/2, Portable(notebook) computer.
A hard disk drive(4 megabytes) is recommended for software installation.
PC RAM size : 512K of conventional memory
I/O PORT : USB 1.1 or 2.0
OS : WIN95/98/NT/2000/XP or greater

Safety Standard: CE compliant

UniMax package contains
ChipMax II programmer with 48 pin ZIF(DIP) socket
External universal switching power supply
.....-Input 110 -240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 AMP
.....-Output 12 VDC, 2.0 AMP
5 feet long USB cable
Software CD-ROM and user's manual

Life Time Free Software Updates via website
1 year Warranty Made and Supported in the USA

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