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Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has announced the 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 fully supports the HVC5222C power management IC from Micronas.

The HVC5222C is an integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by TDK-Micronas GmbH, belonging to the Power Management IC (PMIC) category, primarily used for motor drives and controllers. It is a motor driver IC specifically designed for the automotive industry, but is also suitable for other general-purpose drive applications.

Features

• High Integration: Fully integrated control and power stage, reducing the need for external components.

• Multiple Interface Support: Supports LIN, SPI, and UART interfaces, facilitating communication and control with other systems.

• Flexible Output Configuration: Employs a half-bridge output configuration with 4 outputs, capable of meeting various motor drive requirements.

• Wide Voltage Range: Operating voltage from 6V to 18V, with a transient voltage range from 4.5V to 40V, enhancing adaptability.

• High Output Current: Output current up to 1A, enabling the drive of higher-power motors.

• High-Performance Processor: Integrates a 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M3 CPU core, featuring a 20MHz system clock and a 35kHz watchdog oscillator, ensuring strong processing capability and stable operation.

• Ample Memory Resources: Includes 32KB Flash, 2KB SRAM, and 512 bytes EEPROM, providing sufficient space for program storage and data processing.

• Precise Measurement & Control: Equipped with a 12-bit, 1µs ADC for internal and external measurements; also features two 8-bit current DACs for motor current limiting, enabling precise motor control.

• Versatile Functional Units: Incorporates a 12-bit PWM generator, 16-bit timers, capture compare units, etc., allowing flexible handling of input/output PWM signals for complex motor control needs.

• Good Compatibility & Expandability: Maintains compatibility with the HVC4x series and is pin-compatible with future devices offering higher current and more memory, facilitating system upgrades and expansion.

• Reliable Communication Capability: Features an integrated LIN transceiver with support for automatic addressing, improving communication reliability and flexibility.

• Small Size & High Heat Dissipation: Housed in a 5x5mm PQFN24 package, offering a compact footprint and good thermal performance.

• Robust Safety & Protection Features: Includes overtemperature detection/shutdown function, automatically protecting the device under high-temperature conditions for safe operation.

Applications

• Automotive Sector: Primarily used for DC brushed motor control in automobiles.

• e.g., window lift motors, seat adjustment motors, supporting automotive comfort and convenience features.

• General Motor Drive: Suitable for general-purpose motor drives in various industrial and consumer applications.

• e.g., motor control in small home appliances, industrial equipment, etc.

• Sensor Integration: Can be integrated with TDK-Micronas Hall switches or 2D/3D sensors for more precise motor control, for instance, in motor control systems requiring accurate position feedback.

Internal Block Diagram

Acroview's self-developed AP8000 universal programmer has become a benchmark professional programming solution within the industry. The device supports flexible and adjustable 1-to-1 and 1-to-8 configuration 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 offline programming of Micronas' full series of bare die chips as well as on-board programming needs. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules: main unit, base board, and adapter module, endowing the device 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 batch programming equipment, the IPS5800S, thanks to its stable and efficient performance, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks to 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. In terms of 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 insertion or short circuits, it immediately triggers a power-cut 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 ease of use, 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 and insert it into the slot. They can then select, load, and execute programming operations using the physical buttons on the programmer, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependence on computer hardware specifications but also simplifies the setup of the working environment, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 utilizes a modular combination design of base board and adapter board, effectively expanding the functional boundaries of the main unit. Currently, this 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, eMMC, etc., 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 Profile

About Micronas: Founded in 1952 and acquired by TDK Corporation in 2016, Micronas is now a TDK group company. It provides ICs and sensors primarily for consumer electronics and automotive electronics. TDK-Micronas' core competency lies in developing sensor solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Its product range includes Hall switches, linear sensors, 3D position sensors, and current sensors, as well as embedded motor controllers for driving BDC, BLDC, and stepper motors.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering the entire industrial chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device companies, through innovative semiconductor test technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic Burn-In system (Auto Burn-In, ABI) significantly enhances customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces Per DUT test costs. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions covering 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 to gain a competitive edge in the market.