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ISPalfa1 - Portable ISP Programmer for AVR microcontrollers (all AVR libraries)

 
 
 

The ISPalfa1 is a portable ISP programmer designed for field-service and production In-System Programming (ISP) applications. The programmer supports ISP programming of most Microchip (formerly Atmel) AVR microcontroller devices. The ISPalfa1 is capable of operating in ‘Standalone Mode’ (without PC) allowing an operator to repetitively program a pre-stored ‘Standalone Programming Project’ using the ‘Auto-program’ key.

ISP  Channels    ESD Protection

 
 

Programmer features

 
 
Main Features
Standalone Mode operation
Programming Interfaces
Supported Programmer Control Methods
Target ISP Connectors
Power and USB connectors
Equinox Warranty
Approvals
Device Support Overview (Device Libraries)
Device Support

Main Features

● Portable In-System (ISP) Programmer supporting Microchip AVR Microcontrollers
● Supports most popular AVR programming interfaces including AVR ISP (SPI), JTAG, XMEGA PDI, ATtiny TPI, ATtiny / ATmega UPDI* (one wire)
● Ideal for Field-service or Production programming applications
● Supports ‘Standalone’ operation - no PC required after programmer has been configured with user project
● Capable of storing 1x ‘Standalone Programming Project’ which can be repeatedly executed by pressing the AutoProgram button
● Supports programming of devices between 3.0V and 5.0V
● Interchangeable Target Interface Modules (TIM) available which interface to the target PCBA connector
● High-speed USB connection to the PC
● Programmer can be powered from: External power supply or External USB Power Pack
● Robust programmer design - all programmer I/O lines are fully ESD and over-voltage protected

*Note: UPDI programming algorithm is still in development and is therefore not available at this time.

Standalone Mode operation

● The ISPalfa1 programmer can be used in 'Standalone Mode' - no PC connection required

● A single 'Standalone Mode - Programming project' can be pre-uploaded to the programmer before using it in 'Standalone Mode'

● This makes the programmer ideal for Field-service or Production programming applications where the same 'firmware image' needs to be repetitively programmed into multiple target PCBAs.

Programming Interfaces

● Supports most AVR hardware interfaces / protocols including JTAG, XMEGA AVR PDI, ATtiny AVR TPI, ATtiny / ATmega AVR UPDI*, ATtiny AVR HV mode
● An additional target-specific ISP 'active cable' or 'Target Interface Module (TIM)' may be required to support certain programming interfaces.
● Individually configurable programmer I/O pins
● All programmer I/O lines are fully ESD and over-voltage protected
● Supports programming of target ICs between 3.0 and 5.0V.
● Programmable frequency generator output on SCK2 pin - supports external clocking of AVR microcontrollers to speed up programming

Supported Programmer Control Methods

The programmer supports the following control methods....

Control method   Control method overview Included as standard
Standalone Mode Standalone Mode Keypad and LCD Display controlled (no PC) Included
EDS DEvelopment Mode Development Mode Controlled via PC Software - Equinox Development Suite (EDS) Included
Project Upload Mode PC Controlled - Project Upload Wizard utility Included
ASCII TEXT MODE ASCII Text Communications Protocol USB VCP Serial control - chargeable upgrade UPGRADE
CONSOLE EDS ConsoleEDS Console control application UPGRADE

 

Target ISP Connectors

Power and USB connectors

Equinox Warranty

Approvals
  • CE
  • ROHS
  • WEEE

Device Support Overview (Device Libraries)

This programmer supports the following 'AVR microcontroller' Device Libraries as standard...

Atmel ATtiny Atmel AVR SPI Atmel MEGA JTAG Atmel XMEGA

*Note: The new UPDI single-wire programming algorithm is still in development and is therefore not available at this time.

 
 

Device Support (by family)

 
 
This product supports devices from the families listed below:
 
Atmel (Microchip):
  • AT90CAN - AVR with on-chip CAN : AVR microcontroller with on-chip CAN
  • AT90PWM - AVR Microcontroller Family
  • AT90S AVR  - FLASH Microcontroller Family
  • AT90USB - AVR FLASH Microcontroller Family
  • ATmega AVR - FLASH Microcontroller Family
  • ATmegaxxxP 'PICO Power' AVR Microcontroller Family
  • ATtiny AVR - FLASH Microcontroller Family

The Device Support is different for each version of the ISPalfa1 programmer. Please see table above.

 

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.

 
 

Ordering Information...

 
 
 
ISPalfa1 - Portable ISP Programmer for AVR microcontrollers (all AVR libraries)
The ISPalfa1 is a portable programming system supporting all Microchip AVR FLASH microcontroller families (includes only 1x ‘AVR Device Family Library’ plus ‘AVR-TIM-01’ connector module)
Manufacturer:  Equinox Technologies
Order Code:  ISPalfa1-AVRLIBA-SYS
Quantity Price (GBP) [Excl. VAT]
1 - 4
399.95
5 - 9
379.95
10 - 24
359.96
25 and above
339.96

Availability:
30 in stock

For further information about related products, please see the Overview Product.



Product Information
Product:  ISPalfa1 - Portable ISP Programmer for AVR microcontrollers (all AVR libraries)
Manufacturer:  Equinox Technologies
Order Code:  ISPalfa1-AVRLIBA-SYS
Availability:  30 in stock
Price:   399.95 (GBP)
 [Excl. VAT]
 
 
Overview Product
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