Features

• 48-pin ZIF with device insert/contact check

• Auto-sense/Self programming with statistical report (for mass production)

• No adapter required for DIL chip up to 48-pin guarantee

• Support 3.3 V low voltage chips

• Program 8-Mbit Flash within 80 seconds

• Support Windows 3.x, Windows 95 and DOS, free lifetime software upgrade

• 3 years limited hardware warranty

• Universal 44-pin PLCC, 40-pin TSOP, 44-pin PSOP and 48-pin TSOP adapters

The LabTool-48 is a universal device programmer which works through your PC's parallel port. It features a 48-pin universal pin driver and an expandable TTL pin driver. An on-board processor lets it handle today's (and tomorrow's) complicated DIP-type silicon PLDs, microprocessors and high density memory chips. We designed the LabTool-48 for both laboratory and mass-production applications. It supports over 3000 different devices, including PAL, GAL, CPLD, EPLD, PEEL, MAX, MACH, pLSI, microprocessors, EPROM, series EPROM, PROM and Flash memory.
Refer the device support summary belows.

Universal pin driver--True universal programming

The MOSFET logic controls the programmer's pin switches, so each pin can supply Vcc, Vpp or ground. Pins can also be configured for TTL high/low levels with pull-high/pull-low, high-speed clock and tri-state. This advanced pin design lets you program any DIP device up to 48 pins without an adapter. It also ensures support for the full range of silicon technologies on the market--today and tomorrow.

Unbeatable programming speed

The LabTool-48's on-board intelligence reduces system overhead to a minimum. The LabTool-48 can program an 8-Mbit EPROM in less than 100 seconds. (The actual throughput depends slightly on the processing power of your PC; the above time was with a 486DX2-66 processor.) The LabTool-48 is much faster than its competitors, making it much more productive with today's high-density, multi-megabit memory devices.

Device insertion and contact checks--No mistakes!

The LabTool-48 performs device insertion and contact checks before it programs each device. It can detect poor pin contact and devices inserted upside down or in the wrong position. This function protects your pocketbook by preventing expensive chip damage due to operator error.

EPROM and Flash memory ID detection

Many EPROMs and Flash memories have a burnt-in device ID and manufacturer ID. The LabTool-48 can read the device's ID to determine its vendor and product number. This feature is especially useful with second-user chips and devices that have had their part number accidentally (or intentionally!) removed.

Auto-sensing and self-programming

To meet mass-production requirements the LabTool-48 has implemented new patented technology in both its hardware and software.

After entering the Mass-production Mode, the production line operator inserts a device into the ZIF socket. An LED on the LabTool-48 will indicate the device is programmed successfully and the operator simply removes it and replaces it with a new one.

No formal training is necessary adding flexibility and saving time and money.
In addition, the LabTool-48's auto-sensing feature ensures the device has been inserted correctly and then automatically programs the device.
Furthermore, in the mass-production mode the system keyboard is automatically disabled preventing the operator from making any inadvertent mistakes.

Memory buffer auto Increment

If your memory devices need individual serial numbers, the LabTool-48 has an Auto Increment function, This simply increments the serial numbers in the buffer each time a new device is inserted. This saves time and money. The LabTool-48 has everything you need in one package: 48-pin driver, socket and complete device support library. You don't need to order separate device libraries.

User-selectable verify voltage, one- or two-pass verification

The LabTool-48 lets you select the verify voltage after you have programmed the device, e.g., 5 V, 5 V ?%, 5 V ?0%. This feature ensures that your device has been programmed properly, preventing failures due to programming errors and ensuring data retention.

Easy operation--Get to work immediately

The programming software's easy-to-use graphical interface eliminates your learning curve--you don't need the manual! Like MS-Windows, the software offers pop-up dialog
boxes and on-line help. You can simply type the device vendor's name and part number. The software will select the proper driver automatically; you don't need to search one by
one through long lists of devices.

Project file save option

You can save a configuration project file which contains the device select, the buffer data and all the programming setup options, This file can be called upon at any time for future use without having to go through the setting up procedure again.

Non-DIP device support through versatile converters

The LabTool-48's universal pin driver capability lets it program all 48-pin DIP devices without DIP-to-DIP adapters, including all single-chip microcontrollers. The market, however, offers many choices besides DIP devices, such as PLCCs, SOPs, TSOPs, QFPs and SDIPs. We have developed over 40 different converters to support these special-package devices. The LabTool-48's universal pin driver significantly reduces the number of converters required, reducing your cost for future expansion. For example, a single 44-pin PLCC adapter lets it program all 44-pin PLCC devices.

File format conversion

JEDEC, POF, Binary, Intel HEX, Intel EXT HEX, Motorola S and HP 64000ABS

ROM Emulation --A new option for your laboratory

One of the LabTool-48's most flexible features for laboratory operation is its optional ROM emulators. Each PCT-318 emulator takes the place of a ROM device (up to 8 bit/4-Mbit), speeding development. You don't need to purchase a separate ROM emulator; you can use the LabTool-48 for all your development.

System requirements

Operating system:

DOS Version: DOS 3.1 or higher (or Windows DOS prompt)

Windows Version: Windows 3.x, Windows 95

Processor: 386, 486, Pentium or Pentium Pro

4 MB RAM minimum, 8 MB recommended

Hard disk with 8 MB free space

Parallel port interface

General

Power: 100 to 240 VAC, auto-switching

Freq. range: 47 to 63 Hz

Power consumption: 25 W

Operating temperature: 5 to 45°C (41 to 113°F)

CE Certified

Device Support Summary

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Complex PLD & FPGA,

PLD, PAL, GAL, CEPAL,

Single Chip Microprocessor,

Serial PROM,

Bipolar & CMOS PROM,

E/EEPROM & Flash

Manufacturers

ALi: Microcontroller.

Altera: MAX Series, Classic PLD, Serial PROM.

AMD: MACH Series, PAL, uP, Bipolar PROM, EPROM, Flash.

ATMEL: ATV Series, ATF/AT PLD, AT89xx/90xx, Serial PROM, EPROM, Flash.

Cypress: CY7C3xx, PLD, Bipolar PROM.

Fujitsu: EPROM, Flash.

ICT: CPLD, PEEL, Serial PROM.

Intel: IFX, PLD, 87xx, EPROM, Flash.

Lattice: pLSI/ispLSI, GAL.

Macronix: EPROM, Flash.

Microchip: PIC, Serial PROM.

Motorola: 68 Series uP.

NS: GAL, COP, Serial PROM, Bipolar PROM, EPROM.

Philips: CPLD, PLUS/PLS, 87xx.

STMicroelectronic: GAL, ST62xx, EPROM, Flash.

SHARP: Flash.

SST: Flash.

TI: TIBAL, TMS320, TBP, EPROM, Flash.

Winbond: W78Exx, EPROM, Flash.

WSI: PSD3xx/4xx, Bipolar PROM, EPROM.

Xilinx: XC7000/9000 Series, Serial PROM.

Zilog: Z86xx.

 

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