• Powerful 4-channel gang production programming solution for off-board IC programming
• Suitable for medium to high volume off-board production programming applications
• Supports programming of 30,000+ devices
• Device support includes parallel & serial EPROM & EEPROM; microcontrollers and PAL/PALCE/GAL/PEEL/PLD devices
• Programs all DIP-packed device from 6 to 48 pin via 48-pin pin ZIF DIP sockets - no additional adapters are required
• Optional adapters for programming devices in PLCC, SOIC, SSOP, QFP, BGA, QFN, SON and other packages are available
• Provides very fast operations - programs a 64 MBit NOR flash memory device for less than 50 sec
• Supports in-system programming for the devices allowing the ISP (ICP) mode via special cables-adapters
• Communicates to a PC via a single USB 2.0 compatible port
• Very fast programming as it is based on four independently operating 'Programming Module' each with its own microcontroller and FPGA
• Each site has its own 'Start' button for fast manual operations programmable to execute a single operation or a batch of them
• Advanced self-diagnostic start-up routine that check the target device reliable contact in the programming socket
• Incorrect device insertion check and overcurrent protection; automatically detects bad contacts before starting any operation
• Lifetime free software updates via Web
• Features a built-in universal 110-240VAC power adapter; US, European, UK and Australian power cables are available
• CE and RoHS compliant

The ChipProg-G4 programmer features 4 completely independent 'Programming Modules' which are networked back to a controlling PC via a high-speed USB link. This allows the G4 to program 4 devices simultaneouly with either the same or different data. It also means that there is loading between the channels and a problem with an IC on one channel will not affect a device on another channel.

• Completely independent Programming Module per channel
• All power, Vpp and signal connections are independent per channel
• Independent PASS / BUSY / FAIL indicators per channel
• A 'START' switch on each channel can be used to manually start a selected channel.
• If one IC fails to program, this does not affect the other programming channels
• In case of a problem, a complete channel can be swapped out with a new Programming Module.

The ChipProg-G4 programmer features a 48-pin DIL (Dual-In-Line) ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket with 48 independent pin-drivers. The 48-pin ZIF socket allows the programmer to support many more devices than the more traditional 40-pin programmers on the market including high-density FLASH and EEPROM Memory devices which are common in 48-pin TSOP packages. Many of the more recent high-integration microcontrollers also require more than 40pins for programming. A suitable Package Adaptor is required to convert the package of the target chip to the DIL equivalent. 

The ChipProg-G4 programmer supports a wide range of programmable ICs including:

• Microcontrollers: 8051, PIC, AVR, XMEGA, ARM, MSP430 etc
• Parallel EEPROM Memories
• Serial EEPROM Memories
• PAL/PALCE/GAL/PEEL/PLD devices
• In-System Programmable microcontrollers using additional ISP cable

The device support is updated regularly but Phyton cannot guarantee to add all new devices.

A comprehensive range of production quality Socket Adaptors is available for the ChipProg-G4 programmer to support many different package types including:

• PSOP, TSOP
• TQFP, PQFP
• SOP, SOIC
• BGA, PBGA
• ISP

Many adaptors are available as either a "Clamshell" version or a "Open-top Push-type" adaptor.

The ChipProg-G4 programmer is controlled by a powerful software utility running on the PC. This utility controls / sequences all 4 programming channels allowing for efficient production programming.

Software features:

• Number of programming sockets: 4
• PC Interface: USB 2.0
• ZIF Socket: 48-pin DIL
• Built-in microcontroller, Fclk: Yes, 32-bit, 60 MHz
• Built-in FPGA, Fclk: Yes, up to 100 MHz
• Logical pin drivers: Universal, 1.8V to 5.5V
• Analog drivers: Can drive any pin, 10-bit DAC
• Adjustability of the write impulses edges’ slopes: Yes 
• Capability to support new target devices: Unlimited
• In-system programming  capability: Yes - with additional cables 
• Chip insertion auto detect capability: Yes 
• Project management by the software shell: Yes
• Serialization of the programmed devices: Yes   
• Writing signatures into  the programmed devices:   Yes 
• Logging programming sessions to files: Yes
• Host computer and operation system: IBM PC, Windows
  2000 / XP / Vista
• Power Supply input: 110-240VAC mains via IEC plug / cable
• Dimensions: 435 x175 x 45 mm (17x7x1¾ inch)

Please note:
Not all devices may be supported within a family.
Please see the Detailed Device Support List for a list of all devices which the product supports.