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Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has announced further expansion of its compatible chip model coverage alongside the release of a new version of its programming software. The company's core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, has now achieved full adaptation for Silergy's automotive-grade microcontroller SA32B14GFF.

The SA32B14GFF is based on the widely used ARM Cortex-M4F core and is designed with high reliability and functional safety as its goals to meet automotive market requirements. The SA32B14GFF is designed to meet ISO26262 ASIL-B functional safety requirements and complies with the AEC-Q100 Grade 1 reliability standard, achieving an optimal balance between performance and cost. The SA32B14GFF is suitable for automotive body, comfort, and telematics applications such as BCM, T-box, HVAC, airbags, seats, doors, roofs, lamps, etc., and is also an excellent choice for new energy vehicle applications like OBC, BMS, PDU, PTC, and heat management.

Features

• Core

-- ARM Cortex-M4F

-- Maximum main frequency: 120MHz

-- Supports DSP, FPU, MPU, and NVIC

-- Supports JTAG and SWD debug interfaces

• Memory

-- Code Flash: 256KB

-- Data Flash: 128KB

-- SRAM: 64KB

-- Instruction Cache: 8KB

• System

-- Two DMA engines with a total of 16 channels for more efficient data transfer

-- Built-in internal signal interconnection module

-- SysTick and RTC timers

• Functional Safety

-- Supports ISO26262 ASIL-B level

-- Flash and SRAM read with ECC

-- On-chip clock monitoring

-- On-chip power supply over-voltage and under-voltage monitoring

-- On-chip temperature monitoring

-- Three hardware CRCs for data integrity verification

-- Built-in independent clock WDOG

• Information Security

-- SSE (SHE Security Engine) for encryption/decryption

-- Supports AES128, SHA256, TRNG, secure key storage, and unique ID

-- Supports secure boot and AES-CMAC authentication

-- Compliant with AUTOSAR SHE standard

-- Compliant with EVITA Light HSM specification

• Analog

-- Supports external crystal input: 8MHz~40MHz

-- Built-in high-precision HIRC: 24MHz

-- Built-in low-power LIRC: 131.072KHz

-- Built-in PLL

-- ADC: Two 12-bit @1Mbps SAR ADCs, supporting a total of 19 channels, with built-in 2.5V reference voltage

-- Analog comparators: Two fast comparators with built-in 8-bit DACs

• Peripherals

-- Three CANs, each supporting CAN 2.0 and CAN-FD

-- Three UART/LINs, each supporting LIN2.2 and SAE J2602

-- Three SPIs, each with 4 chip select signals

-- Two I2Cs

-- One SENT with a total of 2 channels

-- Four 16-bit PWMs, supporting a total of 25 channels, with dead-zone complementary, input capture, center- and edge-aligned PWM output modes, and quadrature decoding

-- Two 32-bit TRGTs (Flexible Trigger Timers): each TRGT supports 4 channels

-- Two 16-bit GPTs (General Purpose Timers)

• Other Features

-- AEC-Q100 Grade 1 (TA: -40 to 125°C)

-- Package: LQFP48

Internal Block Diagram

Acroview's self-developed AP8000 universal programmer has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible and adjustable 1-to-1 and 1-to-8 configuration modes, and offers both online and offline operating modes. It has developed dedicated programming solutions for storage chips such as eMMC and UFS, and can fully cover the offline bare-chip programming and on-board programming needs of Silergy's entire series of chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design consisting of three core modules: main unit, baseboard, and adapter, 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 system IPS5800S with stable and efficient performance, capable of handling large-scale chip programming tasks to meet mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connection methods, 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 and efficiently carry out parallel programming operations. In terms of safety, the main unit features built-in intelligent safety protection circuitry that monitors chip placement status and circuit connections in real time. Once abnormalities such as reverse insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, safeguarding 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, ensuring a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance ease of use, an SD card slot is provided on the back of the main unit. Users only need to store project files generated on a PC to the SD card and insert it into the slot, then use the programmer's physical buttons to select, load, and execute programming operations, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependence on computer hardware configuration but also simplifies the working environment setup, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination design of baseboard and adapter board, effectively extending the main unit's functionality. 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, eMMC, etc., and 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 Silergy: Silergy was founded in 2008. Its main products include DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, multi-channel power management ICs, LED lighting drivers, battery management system ICs, optical sensors, motor drivers, audio amplifiers, power modules, protection switches, ESD protection, electricity metering ICs, and signal chain solutions. Silergy utilizes industry-leading process technologies to design innovative mixed-signal and analog ICs, widely used in automotive, industrial, consumer, cloud computing, and communication equipment.

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 the entire industrial chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-equipment manufacturers, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic burn-in test ABI (Auto Burn-In) system greatly improves customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces per-DUT testing costs. The company also provides equipment products and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. Acroview perfectly integrates its leading product technology advantages, system-level expertise, and globally distributed R&D and sales service networks to create value for customers in gaining a competitive edge in the market.