Following the successful launch of In-System Programming (ISP) support for Atmel 24Cxxx I2C Serial EEPROM memory devices on our range of ISP Programmers, Equinox have now extended this support to I2C Serial EEPROM memory devices from the following manufacturers:

• Catalyst
• Dallas
• Exel
• Holtek
• IC Microsystems
• ISSI
• Microchip
• Ramtron
• Rohm
• Seiko Instruments
• ST
• Xicor

This support will allow I2C EEPROM memory devices to be programmed in-situ on a Target Board using the I2C 2-wire programming interface. Multiple I2C devices can be programmed on the same Target Support by simply selecting a different I2C address in the Programming Project. The fastest possible programming speeds are guaranteed as the EEPROM data is stored locally within the programmer. Standalone operation of the programmer (no PC) via single auto-program key is also possible making this solution ideal for high-volume production applications. The programmer can also be controlled from any Remote Application written in e.g.. C++, Labview, Visual Basic etc.

Features

• In-System Programming (ISP) support for I2C Serial EEPROMs
• Programmer uses the I2C 2-wire interface to program the device in-situ on a Target Board
• Supports both 100 kHz and 400 kHz I2C operating frequencies
• Multiple I2C Memories on the same I2C bus can be programmed
• Fast programming times due to local storage of data to be programmed
• Supports Program/Verify per page or Program entire device and then verify
• Supports 3.0 to 5.0V Target Voltage operation
• Standalone programmer operation (no PC required) is possible
• PC software utility supports automatic serial number (up to 64-bit) generation and programming

Please see 'Equinox ISP Programmer Device Support List' for the latest information on devices supported - this can be downloaded from the link at the right-hand side of this article. Please note: not all devices in a family may be supported.

Programmers supported:

• Epsilon5, FS2003, FS2009, PPM3-MK2 & PPM4-MK1.