• Wide ranging Device Support capability
  Supports In-System Programming (ISP) of many popular FLASH Microcontrollers, Serial EEPROM and serial FLASH Memories
• High-speed Programming
  Optimised algorithms, on-board project data storage and high-speed line-driver circuitry delivers the fastest possible programming times
• Supports most ISP Protocols
  SPI, JTAG, I2C (2-wire), SCI, BDM, PDI
• Excellent Host Control connectivity
  USB, RS232, RS485 (up to 32 programmers)
• Gangable ISP Programming solution
  Up to 32 x programmers can be controlled from a single PC using the RS485 Bus
  Suitable for programming 'PCB Panels' using multiple programmers. 
• Standalone Operation
  Programmers can operate without PC Control using LCD / keypad or 4-wire TTL control port
• Supports up to 64 Independent 'Programming Projects'
  
• Each project supports programming of a complete device inc. FLASH, EEPROM, Fuses etc.
• Fully ESD and Over-voltage protected I/O
  All Target I/O pins feature both ESD and over-voltage protection
• User-replaceable line-driver circuit board
  All programmer line driver circuitry can be replaced in minutes in case of damage.
• Programmer Controlled Target Power Supply
  The programmer can switch 1.8 to 5.0V @ 300mA to the Target System
• User-swappable I/O Connector Modules
  Many different I/O Connector Modules are available to suit any required connection system.
• Firmware upgradeable
  New algorithms and features can be added via a simple firmware upgrade
• Simple ATE / Test Fixture Integration
  Features a 4-wire TTL 'ATE Interface / Remote Control Port' which supports control via any ATE, ICT or Test Fixture.

In ‘Standalone Mode’, the programmer can be controlled via the programmer keypad, Test Fixture Lid Switch START Signal or via the 'ATE Interface / Remote Control Port' - no PC connection is required. The programmer LCD and the LED Status Indicators are used to display the current status of the programmer. It is possible to select from 1 of 64 previously uploaded 'Programming Projects' and then to repeatedly execute this project by pressing the [YES] button to program a batch of devices.

In Standalone Mode...

• Programmer is completely portable as no PC connection is required
• Programmer supports storage up to 64 x independent Programming Projects in the non-volatile On-board 4Mbits FLASH Memory Store .
• The operator simply selects the required project using LCD and keypad
• Each project name is version controlled showing the project name, date, firmware revision and build date. e.g. myproject-240402-2.3.4.12
• Single key auto-program mode
•  Remote ATE or ICT System can remotely start a single project and then monitor the status via the 'ATE Interface / Remote Control Port'
• Simple PASS / FAIL response on display and via PASS / BUSY / FAIL LEDs
• Multiple Programming Projects can be chained together to create complex Program Test Firmware -> Run Target -> Program Production Firmware sequences   
• Operator can not inadvertently change the programming data or settings

The 'Special Function Module contains the main 'I/O Driver Circuitry' which interfaces the programmer electronics to the Target System. This module is interchangeable allowing a programmer to be repaired or upgrades in minutes by simply swapping the module.

The following 'Special Function Modules' are available for this programmer:

• EQ-SFM-1 – Standard Special Function Module
• EQ-SFM-MAX-V1.3 – High Speed / ESD Protected + 32 kHz

For further information, click the relevant link in the Associated Products section on the right-hand side of the page.

The PPM4-MK1 programmer can be used to perform a very accurate Calibration (+/1 1%) of the Internal Oscillator of many Atmel AVR microcontrollers. This requires the use of the 'EQ-SFM-MAX-V1.3' module.

The PPM4 Programmer features state-of-the-art technology which delivers the fastest possible programming times together with the best I/O protection in a compact simple-to-use module.

• 20 x 4 character backlit display
• 4 key user keypad
• Single button autoprogram start key
• 9 to 24V DC power supply input
• Five digital Target I/O I/O lines
• User configurable RESET line with separate HIGH and LOW drive
• Dedicated 2-wire I2C Port with 400pF drive capability
• 1 x analog output line
• 1 x programmable output voltage (1.8 to 5.0V @300mA)
• Target System Voltage and Current Monitoring
• Short-circuit protected Target Power Supply
• 1 x fixed +12V Vpp voltage on RESET pin
• 1 x programmable clock output
• Full ESD and Over-voltage protection per I/O pin
• All I/O Driver Circuitry on a removeable module for easy replacement 
• All I/O Connector Circuitry is on a seprate I/O Connector Module
• 3 x Status (PASS, BUSY, FAIL) LEDs on the programmer
• 1 x Remote LED Port to allow mounting of Remote LEDs on a
• Test Fixture
• 'ATE Interface / Remote Control Port' with START, BUSY, PASS and FAIL signals (to interface to ATE or ICT) 
• Target System Connection / Disconnection sensing circuit
• ESD protected RS232 Communications Interface
• ESD protected RS485 Communications Interface
• Gang ISP Programming configuration possible (supports networking of up to 32 programmers)
• Support for Remote LCD / Keypad connection

The PPM4-MK1 programmer has been specially designed for straightforward integration with In-circuit Testers (ICT) or other Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).

• 'ATE Interface / Remote Control Port'  - 4-wire TTL Remote Control Port - ideal for older ICT's
• Simple ASCII Control Protocol via RS232 Port - for ATE's and ICT's which feature an RS232 serial port
• Compatible with Agilent, Genrad, Teradyne and SPEA ATE Systems

The main enhancements are:

• Larger User Display (20 characters x 4 rows)
• Double the on-board FLASH size for projects 
• High-speed USB port (also still has the RS232 port)
• Faster JTAG algorithms due to optimised JTAG hardware
• Supports networking (gang operation) of up to 32 x PPM4-MK1 programmers from a single PC via the RS485 network 
• 2 - 3 times faster PC controlled programming when programming from a binary / Hex file in both EDS and ConsoleEDS modes.
• Double the firmware space for new algorithms
• Capable of storing all algorithms at the same time without reloading firmware. 
• Upgradable to have dedicated I2C port for programming eg. Serial EEPROMs
• Very accurate Target Controlled Power Supply with the range of 1.2 to 5.0V
• Power supply can be user-calibrated allowing spot voltages to be accurately set up.
• In the future, the PPM4 should be able to support programming of devices down to 1.8V

  
The programmer supports In-System Programming (ISP) of a wide variety of FLASH microcontrollers and Serial Memories.

Microcontrollers

Atmel

• AT89(L)S - 8051 (SPI)
• AT89Cxxx - 8051 (UART)
• AT90S - AVR (SPI)
• AT90CAN - AVR (SPI and JTAG / JTAG chain)
• AT90PWM - AVR (SPI and JTAG / JTAG chain)
• AT90USB - AVR (SPI and JTAG / JTAG chain)
• ATmega - AVR (SPI and JTAG /JTAG chain)
• ATmega(PICO) - AVR (SPI and JTAG / JTAG chain)
• ATtiny - AVR (LV SPI and High Voltage Serial Mode)
• AT91SAM7A - ARM7 (JTAG /JTAG chain)
• AT91SAM7L - ARM7 (JTAG / JTAG chain)
• AT91SAM7S - ARM7 (JTAG /JTAG chain)
• AT91SAM7SE - ARM7 (JTAG / JTAG chain)
• AT91SAM7SX - ARM7 (JTAG / JTAG chain)
• AT91SAM7SXC - ARM7 (JTAG / JTAG chain)
• ATxmega - XMEGA AVR (JTAG algorithm only)

NXP (Philips):

• P89C51Rx2 - 8051 FLASH Microcontroller Family
• P89C66x - 8051 FLASH Microcontroller Family

Zensys:

• Z-Wave Single Chips - 100 Series (SPI)
• Z-Wave Single Chips - 200 Series (SPI)
• Z-Wave Single Chips - 300 Series (SPI)

Serial Memories

• 24Cxxx Serial EEPROM memories (I2C)
• 45Dxxx Serial DataFLASH memories from Atmel (SPI) - Available Q2 2010

   PLEASE NOTE:  

• Some devices can be programmed via multiple interfaces eg. SPI and JTAG.
• The programmer supports programming of devices connected in a JTAG chain.
• The devices supported depends on the version of the programmer purchased.
• Some 'Device Libraries' may have to be purchased as 'Optional license Upgrades'.

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.