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Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has announced further expansion of its compatible chip portfolio with the release of its latest programming software. The company's core product—the universal programming platform AP8000—has now achieved full adaptation for ChipSea's signal conditioner, the CDS8711.

The CDS8711 is a signal conditioner designed specifically for conditioning applications, suitable for industrial and process control fields. With 18 analog front-end channels, it offers flexible input signal selection, enabling gain amplification of up to 1024x and digital conditioning. The CDS8711 features an integrated 32-bit MCU that supports user-programmable software, allowing for easy implementation of customized compensation algorithms. The conditioned signals can be output in PWM format.

The CDS8711 also provides multiple interfaces such as UART, I2C, and GPIO for convenient data access and register configuration. Additionally, it is equipped with ISP (In-System Programming) and ICP (In-Circuit Programming) capabilities, allowing users to easily upgrade firmware without removing the chip, significantly enhancing ease of use.

Key Features

• Analog Front-End (AFE)

-- 14-bit SAR ADC, typical conversion rate of 250 KSPS, supporting up to 375 KSPS

-- Integrated temperature sensor

-- Supports flexible combination of external input pins as differential or single-ended inputs for the SAR ADC

-- Supports up to 9 external differential input channels or 18 external single-ended input channels

-- Supports 4 internal input channels (temperature sensor, VDD/2, VS/2, GND)

-- Supports conversion of up to 10 arbitrary external channels + 1 internal input channel per sequence

-- Supports 5K fixed pull-up/pull-down resistors on AINP pins

-- Supports sensor continuity detection

-- Supports linear self-calibration

-- Supports programmable gain amplification (PGA) from 2x to 1024x; all channels share one gain configuration

• Output Interfaces

-- I2C interface, supporting 100 kbps and 400 kbps

-- UART interface, supporting communication rates up to 3 Mbps

-- GPIO interface: 10 open-drain output ports on PA, 4 push-pull output ports on PB

-- Input supports 1.8V to 5.5V

• Package

-- QFN32, 4.0mm × 4.0mm × 0.75mm

Functional Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer, independently developed by Acroview, has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible and adjustable one-to-one and one-to-eight configuration modes, and offers both online and offline operation modes. Dedicated programming solutions have been developed for storage chips such as eMMC and UFS. It fully supports both offline bare-chip programming and on-board programming for the entire range of ChipSea chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design comprising three core modules: the main unit, baseboard, and adapter socket, endowing the device with exceptional 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 system, the IPS5800S, with its stable and high-performance efficiency, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks to meet mass 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. 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 chip reverse insertion or short circuits, it immediately activates the power-off protection mechanism, ensuring the safe operation of both the chip and the programmer. The main unit is equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip, significantly improving data transmission and processing efficiency to ensure a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance user convenience, an SD card slot is provided on the rear of the main unit. Users can simply store project files generated on a PC onto an SD card, insert it into the slot, and then use the programmer's physical buttons to select, load, and execute programming operations, enabling standalone operation independent of a PC. This design not only reduces dependency on computer hardware configuration but also simplifies the workspace setup, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 employs a modular combination of baseboard and adapter boards, effectively expanding 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. The range of supported device types is extensive, including NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, and eMMC, and it is fully compatible with various industry-standard file formats such as Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, and POF, providing users with a one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solution.

Company Introduction

About ChipSea: ChipSea Technology was founded in September 2003 and is a full-signal-chain integrated circuit design enterprise integrating sensing, computing, control, and connectivity. The company focuses on the research, development, and design of high-precision ADCs, high-reliability MCUs, measurement algorithms, and AIoT one-stop solutions. Its products and solutions are widely used in industrial measurement and industrial control, communications and computers, lithium battery management, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, smart home, smart instrumentation, and smart health.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering the entire industrial chain, including fabless companies, IDMs, OSATs, wafer fabs, and end-device manufacturers, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automated burn-in (Auto Burn-In, ABI) system significantly enhances chip burn-in efficiency for customers while reducing test cost per DUT. The company also provides equipment and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. By seamlessly integrating its leading product technology, system-level expertise, and globally distributed R&D and sales service networks, Acroview creates value for customers to achieve a competitive edge in the market.