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Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has announced further expansion of its compatible device portfolio alongside the release of its latest programming software. Its core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, now fully supports ZhiXin Semiconductor’s automotive-grade microcontroller Z20K118NCMFLT.

The Z20K118NCMFLT is an automotive-grade microcontroller introduced by ZhiXin Semiconductor, developed based on functional safety ASIL-D hardware design and software development processes, and complies with the AEC-Q100 standard. It is primarily targeted at automotive body electronics such as electric tailgates, HVAC systems, new energy applications, chassis parking/braking systems, small motor control, digital keys, and more.

Features

• Operating Characteristics

-- Voltage range: 2.97V to 5.5V power supply with full-function flash programming/erase/read operations

-- Ambient operating temperature range: -40°C to 125°C

• Arm™ Cortex M0+ core, 32-bit CPU

-- Frequency up to 64MHz

-- Configurable nested vectored interrupt controller (NVIC)

• Clock Interfaces

-- 4~40MHz external oscillator

-- Up to 50MHz DC external square wave input clock in external clock mode

-- Up to 64Hz internal fast ring oscillator

-- 32KHz low-power internal RC oscillator

-- 32KHz real-time counter external clock (RTC_CLKIN)

-- Up to 20MHz SWD_CLK

• Power Management

-- Low-power Arm Cortex-M0+ core with excellent energy efficiency

-- Power management unit (PMU) with multiple power modes: Run, Wait, Stop, Standby

-- Clock gating and low-power operation support for specific peripherals

• Memory and Memory Interfaces

-- Up to 256KB code flash with ECC

-- Up to 128KB data flash with ECC

-- 16KB user IFR with ECC

-- Up to 32KB SRAM with ECC

• Mixed-Signal Analog

-- One 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with up to 21 channels of analog input

-- One analog comparator (CMP, up to 14 channels) with one 8-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) output

• Debug Features

-- Serial wire debug port (SWD)

• Human-Machine Interface Low Power

-- Up to two CAN modules (optional CAN-FD support)

• Security and Safety

-- 128-bit unique identification (ID) number

-- Error correction code (ECC) on flash and SRAM memory

-- CPU memory protection unit

-- Cyclic redundancy check (CRC) module

-- Internal watchdog (WDOG)

-- External watchdog timer (EWDT) module

-- AES128 support

-- TRNG support

-- SHA-256 support

• Timing and Control

-- Up to three independent 16-bit timer (TIM) modules, each providing up to 8 standard channels (IC/OC/PWM)

-- One 16-bit motor control PWM (MCPWM) module providing up to 8 standard channels and 4 fault inputs

-- One 4-channel 32-bit system timer (STIM)

-- Trigger delay generator (TDG) with flexible trigger system

-- 32-bit real-time counter (RTC)

• Packages

-- 32-pin QFN-EP, 48-pin LQFP, 64-pin LQFP, and 100-pin LQFP, up to 87 GPIO pins

• DMA and DMAMUX

-- 16-channel DMA with DMAMUX, supporting up to 68 request sources

Internal 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 provides both online and offline operation modes. It features dedicated programming solutions for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, and can fully meet the offline bare-chip programming and on-board programming requirements for the entire range of ZhiXin Semiconductor chips. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design consisting of three core modules: the main unit, baseboard, and adapter socket, giving the device excellent compatibility and expandability. As a universal programming platform, it not only supports all types of programmable chips on the market, but also delivers stable and efficient performance, making it a core component of Acroview's automated high-volume programmer IPS5800S, capable of handling large-scale chip programming tasks to meet mass production needs.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connectivity, 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 and efficiently perform parallel programming operations. In terms of safety, the main unit is built with intelligent safety protection circuitry that monitors chip placement status and circuit connections in real time. Once an anomaly such as chip reverse insertion or short circuit is detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, fully 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 to ensure 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 can simply store the project file generated on a PC to an SD card, insert it into the slot, and then use the programmer’s physical buttons to select, load, and execute programming operations, enabling stand-alone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependency on computer hardware specifications but also simplifies the working environment setup, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination of baseboard and adapter board, effectively extending the functionality 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, 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 ZhiXin Semiconductor: ZhiXin Semiconductor was founded in August 2019, with 20 years of practical experience in full-process automotive MCU product definition, chip development, testing, production, software and solution development, and marketing. It is committed to contributing to the localization of automotive-grade chips. ZhiXin Semiconductor provides highly reliable automotive electronics chips, widely used in automotive body electronic control, new energy vehicle control, powertrain systems, automotive autonomous driving monitoring chips, as well as high-reliability industrial applications (elevator control, robotics, industrial motor control, etc.).

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 dedicated to empowering the entire industrial chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device companies, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview’s pioneering automated burn-in (ABI) system greatly improves chip burn-in efficiency for customers and reduces per-DUT testing costs. It also provides equipment and solutions for all stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. By perfectly integrating technological leadership, 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.