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Acroview Technology, a leader in chip programming, has announced the further 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 offers comprehensive support for Novosense's mid-range real-time control microcontroller, the NS800RT5039.

The NS800RT5039 features a Cortex-M7 core running at 200~260MHz, coupled with a proprietary eMath floating-point math acceleration core. This combination enables fast loop control and efficient real-time computational operations. Its high-speed, high-accuracy ADC, 100ps high-resolution PWM, and the rapid linkage between the dedicated PWM event manager and high-speed comparators ensure precise control for every high-speed loop.

Features

• 200~260MHz Cortex-M7 core with 32KB L1 cache

• eMATH coprocessor supporting various floating-point trigonometric functions, FFT, convolution, and matrix operations

• 512KB Flash (with ECC), 388KB SRAM (with ECC), including 256KB TCM

• 2 x 16-channel DMA; Serial ports support DMA

• 3 x 12-bit ADCs up to 5 MSPS, up to 32 channels total

• 7 x 2 Fast Comparators

• 2 x 12-bit DACs

• 3 High-bandwidth Differential Operational Amplifiers

• Up to 32 PWM channels, with 16 supporting 100ps high-resolution

• 7 High-speed Capture inputs, 2 QEP interfaces

• 8 x Sigma-Delta Filter Modules (SDFM)

• Communication Interfaces: 3 x UART, 2 x High-speed UART / Hardware LIN, 1 x CAN-FD, 1 x CAN 2.0, 3 x I2C, 3 x SPI, 1 x QSPI, 1 x SDIO

• Security: Supports AES128/192/256, SHA-1/SHA-2, True Random Number Generator (TRNG), Secure Boot

• Certified to IEC60730 safety standards

• Designed to meet AEC-Q100 Grade 1

• Designed to meet ISO 26262 ASIL-B and IEC 61508 SIL2

• Available in Industrial and Automotive grades

Safety Certification

• Supports functional safety up to ISO 26262 ASIL B for automotive and IEC 61508 SIL2 for industrial applications.

Applications

• Solar Energy

• Renewable Energy Storage

• Servo Controllers

• AC Inverters and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

• On-Board Chargers (OBC)

• Air Conditioning Compressor Control

• Telecom and Server Power Supplies

Functional Block Diagram

Acroview's independently developed AP8000 universal programmer has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible, adjustable configurations for 1-to-1 and 1-to-8 operations and offers both online and offline working modes. It features dedicated programming solutions developed specifically for memory chips like eMMC and UFS. The AP8000 can comprehensively cover the programming needs for Novosense's entire series of chips, supporting both off-line (bare chip) and on-board programming.

The AP8000 employs an innovative modular design consisting of three core modules: a main unit, a base board, and adapter modules. This design endows the device with excellent compatibility and scalability. As a universal programming platform, it not only adapts to various programmable chips on the market but also, with its stable and efficient performance, serves as a core component of Acroview's automated mass production programmer, the IPS5800S. It can efficiently handle large-scale chip programming tasks, meeting high-volume production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit features flexible connectivity options, equipped with both USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through this networking capability, 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 monitors chip placement status and circuit connections in real-time. Upon detecting anomalies such as reverse insertion or short circuits, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding both the chip and the programmer. The main unit houses a high-speed FPGA chip, significantly enhancing data transfer and processing efficiency to ensure a smooth and efficient programming process.

To enhance user convenience, an SD card slot is located on the back of the main unit. Users only need to save the project file generated on a PC to an SD card and insert it into the slot. They can then select, load, and execute programming operations using the programmer's physical buttons, achieving independent operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependency on computer hardware configuration but also simplifies the workspace setup process, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination design of a base board and adapter boards, effectively extending the functional boundaries of the main unit. Currently, the device 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, all-scenario chip programming solution.

Company Profiles

About Novosense: Novosense was founded in 2013 and is a high-performance, high-reliability analog and mixed-signal chip company. Novosense focuses on three major areas: sensors, signal chain, and power management, providing a rich portfolio of semiconductor products and solutions for automotive, industrial, information communication, and consumer electronics markets.

About Acroview: Acroview Technology is a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in 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 test technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic Auto Burn-In (ABI) system significantly enhances customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces Per DUT test costs. Acroview also provides equipment products and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and Programming. By perfectly integrating leading product technology, system-level expertise, and a globally deployed R&D and sales service network, Acroview creates value for customers, helping them gain a competitive edge in the market.