The M9000 programmer supports about 1,200 micro controllers, eproms and flash memories in a variety of packages without using socket adaptors. Compared to using a gang universal programmer, it offers a very cost effective method of programming micro controllers from about 40 manufacturers such as Microchip, Motorola and Hitachi.
The M9000 base unit can be fitted with one or two socket modules. Each socket module supports a family of devices such as PICs in a particular package. For example, there are modules for DIL, PLCC, TSOP, SOIC, QFP and uBGA devices. Most modules have four sockets.
The M9000 is housed in an ergonomically designed case with both the keyboard and LCD sloping towards the user. A large backlit LCD shows the checksum after all programming operations together with counts of passed and failed devices.
The M9000 also supports a wide range of eproms and flash memory. A useful feature is the facility to program sets of devices. For example, four 8 bit memories can be programmed with 32 bit data in one operation.
To minimise the cost of ownership, many of the M9000 modules are fitted with plug-in sockets which can be changed in seconds saving the need to replace complete modules.
The M9000 supersedes the L9000 programmer. Both models use the same socket modules so L9000 users can easily upgrade to the M9000 without having to re-invest in socket modules.
Whilst the M9000 is primarily designed for production, it can also be used for ’product support’ type operations. A separate operating system is available for this type of application together with a PC software driver which runs under Windows 95,98 and NT.
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