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Acroview, a leader in chip programming technology, has officially announced an expansion of its compatible chip model coverage with the release of its latest programming software. The company's core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, now achieves full compatibility with SPINTROL's System-on-Chip (SoC) microcontroller, the SPD1178API64.

The SPD1178API64 is a highly integrated System-on-Chip (SoC) microcontroller that integrates two 3-phase pre-drivers. It features a built-in 32-bit high-performance ARM Cortex-M4 processor core with a software-programmable clock frequency of up to 200MHz, 64KB SRAM, 128KB embedded FLASH, and a rich set of enhanced I/Os and peripheral resources. It integrates a 14-bit ADC, 3 programmable gain amplifiers, 6 enhanced PWM modules, 3 general-purpose 32-bit timers, and communication interfaces such as UART, I2C, and SPI, making it an ideal platform for motor control applications.

During operation, the MCU section of the SPD1178API64 requires a 2.97V to 3.63V power supply, while the Pre-Driver module requires a 7V to 60V supply. The temperature range is -40°C to +125°C, and the package type is a 64-pin QFN.

Features

• ARM 32-bit Cortex-M4 CPU Core

• Single-precision Floating Point Unit (FPU)

• Up to 200MHz main frequency

• Memory

• Up to 128KB Flash

• 512-byte OTP Flash

• Up to 64KB SRAM

• Pre-Driver Module

• Two 3-phase pre-drivers for dual BLDC motor control applications, maximum operating voltage 60V

• Integrated bootstrap diodes

• Integrated charge pump for 100% duty cycle output

• Maximum drive capability per phase: 1A source, 1.3A sink

• Adjustable drive gate voltage range 9V to 18V

• Integrated VDS detection for six external high-side MOSFETs, used for current limiting protection and short-circuit detection

• Clock, Reset, and Power Management

• Supports Brown-Out Detection (BOD) for each power rail

• Provides 3.3V power for MCU section

• Supports Power-On Reset (POR)

• Supports 1 to 66MHz external crystal oscillator

• Built-in 32MHz factory-calibrated oscillator

• Built-in 2.2MHz safe standby oscillator

• Built-in Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) clock

• 14-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (up to 16 channels)

• Conversion time as low as 140ns

• Conversion range: 0 to 3.65V

• Differential sampling

• 3 Sample and Hold circuits

• Open/Short circuit detection

• Temperature sensor

• Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA)

• Single-ended mode: 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32

• Differential mode: 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64

• Three built-in PGAs

• Programmable gain range:

• Typical settling time: 600ns

• Analog Comparators

• 10 high-speed comparators

• Output with built-in digital glitch filter

• 4 DAC reference sources, 1 DAC buffer output

• Overvoltage protection

• Phase comparison function

• Pulse Width Modulation Module (PWM)

• 6 enhanced PWM modules

• 12 PWM outputs

• Supports waveform output with phase lead and lag settings

• All events can trigger ADC conversion

• Up to 27 GPIO Pins

• Configurable pull-up/pull-down resistors

• Programmable input digital filtering

• Enhanced Capture Module (ECAP)

• Selectable capture input pin

• 4 32-bit capture registers

• Selectable capture or APWM mode

• Debug Mode

• SWD and JTAG interfaces

• 6 Timers

• 3 32-bit general-purpose timers

• 2 32-bit watchdog timers

• 1 24-bit system tick timer

• Communication Interfaces

• 1 UART, 1 SPI, 1 I2C, and 1 SIO module

• SIO module can be flexibly configured as CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.

• Security Module

• 1 CRC, 1 AES, and a 64-bit unique device identification number

• Operating Temperature

• Junction Temperature: -40 to +125°C

• Ambient Temperature: -40 to +105°C

Functional Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer, developed independently by Acroview, has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible configurations, including 1-to-1 and 1-to-8 modes, and offers both online and offline operation modes. It features dedicated programming solutions developed specifically for memory chips like eMMC and UFS, comprehensively covering the requirements for offline programming of bare dies and on-board programming for the entire series of SPINTROL chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules: main unit, motherboard, and adapter socket, endowing the equipment with excellent compatibility and expandability. As a universal programming platform, it not only adapts to various programmable chips on the market but also serves as a core component of Acroview's automated mass programming equipment, the IPS5800S, delivering stable and efficient performance to handle large-scale chip programming tasks and meet mass production demands.

The AP8000 main unit features flexible connectivity, equipped with both USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through the networking function, users can easily achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers for efficient parallel programming operations. Regarding safety, the main unit incorporates an intelligent safety protection circuit that continuously monitors chip placement status and circuit connections. Upon detecting anomalies such as reverse chip insertion or short circuits, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, safeguarding both the chip and the programmer comprehensively. The main unit houses a high-speed FPGA chip, significantly enhancing data transfer and processing efficiency, ensuring a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance user convenience, an SD card slot is located on the back of the main unit. Users simply need to save the project file generated on a PC to an SD card, insert it into the slot, and use the programmer's physical buttons to select, load, and execute programming operations, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design reduces dependence on computer hardware specifications, simplifies the workspace setup process, and significantly improves operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 utilizes a modular design combining a motherboard and adapter boards, effectively expanding the functional boundaries of the main unit. Currently, this equipment supports products from all major semiconductor manufacturers, covering well-known brands such as SK hynix, Micron, SANDISK, ASR, and Kingston. It supports a wide range of device types, including NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, and EMMC, and is fully compatible with various industry-standard file formats like Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, and POF, providing users with a one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solution.

Company Profile

About SPINTROL: SPINTROL, formerly the motor product line division of Fairchild Semiconductor, was spun off through a management buyout at the end of 2014 and operates independently. The company focuses on the development of highly integrated motor control chips, system components, and advanced core algorithms. SPINTROL has successfully mass-produced two generations of motor control chips, which are widely used in consumer electronics, white goods, industrial control, and other fields.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level "Little Giant" specialized and sophisticated enterprise engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering customers across the entire industry chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device companies, through innovative semiconductor testing technology and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic aging test ABI (Auto Burn-In) system significantly enhances customers' chip aging test efficiency and reduces Per DUT test costs. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. We perfectly integrate the leading advantages of our product technology, system-level expertise, and globally deployed R&D and sales service networks to create value for customers to achieve leadership in market competition.