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ISPnano Series I- Production ISP Programming Module - OVERVIEW

 
 
 

High-Speed Production In-System Programming (ISP)Module designed for ATE / Test Fixtures

The ISPnano is a state-of-the-art Production ISP Programmer designed for high-speed In-System Programming (ISP) of FLASH Microcontrollers and Serial Memory devices. Its compact size and abundance of programming ports makes it ideal for integration into any Test Fixture or ATE System. It supports programming of devices by most interfaces including SPI, JTAG, JTAG chain, SCI, I2C (2-wire) and UART Boot Loader. The fastest possible programming times are guaranteed due to a combination of highly optimised algorithms, local storage of Project Data and high slew rate Line Driver Circuitry.

The ISPnano is capable of operating in 'Standalone Mode' where any one of 64 independent 'Programming Projects' can be executed via a remote command.  The programmer also features a 4-wire TTL Remote Control interface making it ideal for interfacing to any ATE or In-Circuit Tester (ICT). A special 'Start Signal' can be used to detect when a Test Fixture lid has been closed and thereby automatically start a programming operation.

 
 

Features

 
 
Main Features
Compact ergonomic enclosure
Programmer – Target I/O Signals
Front Panel view
Target Connectors
Programmer Power and Communications Connectors
Programmer Power Supplies
Host Control connectivity (Communications Ports)
Gang / network programming support
Standalone Programming Operation (no PC)
Device Libraries
Device Support

Main Features

  • Compact physical size ideal for integration into ATE / Test Fixtures
    • Programmer measures only 10.5cm x 7.0cm x 2.3cm and has ergonomic design to supports the maximum packing density.
  • Gang / network programming support
    • Up to 32 programmers can be controlled from a single PC using the RS485 Bus
    • Compact size and network option allows up to 32 programmers to be mounted even in small fixtures.
  • 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, XMEGA PDI
  • High-speed JTAG port
    Supports high-speed JTAG programming of Atmel AVR, AT91SAM7 (ARM7), XMEGA and AVR32 microcontrollers
  • High-speed SPI port
    Supports full range of SPI speeds from 10 Hz up to 4 MHz
  • Dedicated 2-wire I2C serial port with independent drive circuitry
    Supports high-speed I2C programming of Serial EEPROMs, F-RAM memories and RTC ICs.
  • Fully ESD and Over-voltage protected I/O
    All Target I/O pins feature both ESD and over-voltage protection.
  • Supports programming at Target Voltages down to 1.8V
    An optimised driver circuit delivers fast clean programming waveforms from 1.8 to 5.0V.
  • Excellent Host Control connectivity
    • 2 x RS232 Serial Ports
    • 1 x RS485 In/OUT port – supports up to 32 programmers on an RS485 network
    • 4-wire TTL Remote Control Port
    • Remote Keypad / Display (ideal for standalone control in a Test Fixture)
  • Standalone Operation
    • Programmer can operate in ‘Standalone Mode’ i.e. without PC Control.
    • Programmer can be controlled via [START] button, 4-wire TTL Remote control Port, Target Detection or Lid switch detection control methods or Remote Keypad / Display.
  • Multiple Programmer Controlled Target Power Supplies
    • Target Vcc Supply: 1.8 to 5.0V @ 300mA
    • Target Vpp Supply: 6.5V to 13.5V @ 100mA
    • External Vcc Voltage Supply (1.5V - 24.0V) switched to Target System
  • Programmer controlled Target Discharge Circuit
    The programmer can automatically discharge any residual charge on the Target System to guarantee that the Target Vcc reaches 0V.
  • Simple ATE / Test Fixture Integration
    Designed to interface to any ATE, ICT or Test Fixture
  • Special ATE version available with RELAY isolation (option)
    All programmer ISP and power signals are galvanically isolated via relays.
  • Firmware upgradeable
    New algorithms and features can be added via a simple firmware upgrade

Compact ergonomic enclosure

• Programmer measures only 10.5cm x 7.0cm x 2.3cm
• Ergonomic design supports the maximum packing density of programmers
• Ideal for integrating multiple programmers into Test Fixtures for programming PCB Panels. 

Programmer – Target I/O Signals

The ISPnano features the following programmable signal lines which interface the programmer and the Target IC(s) to be programmed on the Target System:
• 5 x Programmable Input / Output lines
• 1 x Programmable Output only line
• 
1 x Dedicated I2C (Two Wire Interface) port
• 
1 x Dedicated RESET pin with user-defineable push-pull control
• 
1 x Programmable 32.771 kHz Oscillator Output for Oscillator Calibration on Programmer I/O1 pin 

Front Panel view

Target Connectors

Programmer Power and Communications Connectors

#

Connector Name

Description / comment

1

DC Power Input

DC Power Input to power the programmer

2

EXTERNAL TARGET VCC INPUT

EXTERNAL TARGET VCC INPUT

3-5

Programmer STATUS LEDs

Programmer ‘Status’ LEDs

6-7

RS485 Ports

RS485 Ports (1) + (2) - Serial Communications Ports

8

RS232 Port (1)

RS232 Port (1) - Serial Communications Port

9

RS232 Port (2)
or Remote Display Keypad

RS232 Port (2) - Serial Communications Port

Programmer Power Supplies

The ISPnano features the following on-board power supplies:
• 
1 x Programmable Target Vcc Supply: 1.2 - 5.0V @ 300mA
• 1 x Programmable Target Vpp Supply: 5.8 - 13.5V @ 100mA
• 1 x External Vcc Voltage Supply (1.2V - 24.0V) switched to Target System

Power Supply features:
• Wide power supply input voltage range: 9.0V to 24.0V
• Short-circuit protected outputs
• Fast rise-time with enhanced current pumping capability to fast charge any capacitance on the Target System.
• Each power supply output (Vcc and Vpp) can be user-calibrated to a very accurate "spot voltage"
• Switchable Target Discharge Circuit - provides a fast discharge method for any capacitance on the Target System.
• Voltage measurement - supports measurement of Target Voltage, Line Driver Voltage and one External Voltage (1.2V - 30.0V)
• Current measurement - supports measurement of Target current on switch-on.

Host Control connectivity (Communications Ports)

• 2 x RS232 Serial Ports
• 1 x RS485 In/OUT port – supports up to 32 programmers on an RS485 network
• 4-wire TTL Remote Control Port
• Remote Keypad / Display (ideal for standalone control in a Test Fixture)

Gang / network programming support

• Up to 32 programmers can be controlled from a single PC using the RS485 Bus
• Compact size and network option allows up to 32 programmers to be mounted even in small fixtures.

Standalone Programming Operation (no PC)

The ISPnano programmer is capable of operating in ‘Standalone Mode’ i.e. without PC Control. In this mode a single 'Programming Project' or a set of 'Chained Projects' can be triggered using an external event. The programmer can be triggered to start a programming sequence using any of the following methods:

[START] button on front panel
4-wire TTL Remote control Port (Ideal for ATE Remote Control)
Target 'Load Sensing' Detection
• Test Fixture 'Lid Switch Sensing' (closes to start programming)
Remote Keypad / Display mounted on the top of the Test Fixture 

Device Libraries

To keep the overall system cost as low as possible, the ISPnano is available with no devices supported as standard. You can then simply purchase the Device Libraries you need for your application from the list below.

Atmel
- AVR microcontroller SPI algorithms: AT90S, AT90CAN, AT90USB, ATtiny, ATmega
- AVR microcontroller JTAG algorithms: AT90CAN, AT90USB, ATmega
- AT91SAM7 ARM microcontroller JTAG algorithms: AT91SAM7S, AT91SAM7SE, AT91SAM7X, AT91SAM7XC, AT91SAM7L, AT91SAM7A
- ATXMEGA microcontroller JTAG algorithms (due Q3 2009)
- ATXMEGA microcontroller PDI algorithms (due Q3 2009)
- AT45D Serial DataFLASH algorithms (due Q3 2009)

Zensys
- Zensys - Z-Wave: ZW0102, ZW0201, ZW0301

All manufacturers
- 24xxx Serial EEPROM algorithms (all manufacturers)

 
 

Device Support (by manufacturer)

 
 
This product supports devices from the manufacturers listed below:
 
Atmel (Microchip)
Dallas Semiconductor (Maxim)
Exel Semiconductor (Rohm)
Holtek Semiconductor
IC Microsystems
ISSI
Microchip
NXP (Philips)
ON Semiconductors (Catalyst)
Ramtron
Rohm
Seiko Instruments
Sigma Designs
STMicroelectronics
Xicor

 

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.

 

This product has been discontinued. Please refer to the Replacement Product instead:

ISPnano Series 3 - Production ISP Programming Module - OVERVIEW
ISPnano Series 3 - Production ISP Module with USB, RS232 and RS485 connectivity.
Manufacturer:  Equinox Technologies
 
Product Versions
 
ISPnano S1 Kit - Production ISP Programming Module Kit
Production In System Programming (ISP) Module Kit
Manufacturer:  Equinox Technologies
Order Code:  ISPnano-S1KIT
Discontinued Product
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Production In System Programming (ISP) Module
Manufacturer:  Equinox Technologies
Order Code:  ISPnano-S1
Discontinued Product
 
 
Discontinued Product
This product has been discontinued and replaced by the following product(s):
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