Supports ISP down to 3.3V (LV version only) 

Powerful ‘MERIDIAN’ programmer interface software

• Compatible with Windows 95, 98, 2000 and NT
• Device commands include Device Check Signature, Blank Check, Erase, Read, Write, Verify, Security, Auto-program
• Powerful buffer system with Blank Check, Erase, Fill, Goto and Checksum commands
• Supports reading and writing of target device fuse bits
• Supports reading and writing of target device lock bits
• Supports Binary and Intel HEX file formats
• User-configurable
  • RESET polarity
  • RESET timing state machine
  • SPI Frequency
  • FLASH and EEPROM Write Times (LV version only)
• EEPROM contents can be saved to buffer/file before a Chip Erase operation
• FLASH/EEPROM Buffer CRC Checksum
• Context-sensitive help system

Supports ATmega163 programming:
New multiple re-try FLASH page programming algorithm
Supports configuration of Oscillator Selection Fuses (CKSEL)
Oscillator may be swapped from Internal RC to an External source

Supports Equinox 10-way ISP Header as standard (includes SCK2 pin for ATmega163 external oscillator signal suppport)

Supports Atmel 10-way ISP Header using an 'ISP Cable Convertor' supplied with the system.  

Programmer ‘Active’ signal - used to drive an LED on the target system

Connects to spare PC COM (serial) port

Robust 'EMC-friendly' design plus I/O pin protection

Dialog box for setting the target write times