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Acroview Technology, a leader in chip programming, while releasing a new version of its programming software, officially announced further expansion of its compatible chip model coverage. Its core product, the AP8000 universal programming platform, has now achieved full compatibility with HOLTEK's 8-bit microcontroller HT48R06A.

The HT48R06A is an 8-bit high-performance RISC microcontroller designed for cost-effective multi-I/O control products. With advantages such as low power consumption, high I/O stability, timer functions, oscillator selection, power-saving and wake-up functions, watchdog timer, buzzer drive, and low price, this multifunctional chip can be widely used in various applications such as industrial control, consumer products, subsystem controllers, etc.

Features

• Operating voltage - fsys=4MHz: 2.2V-5.5V - fsys=8MHz: 3.3V-5.5V

• 13 bidirectional I/O ports

• One external interrupt input shared with an I/O pin

• 8-bit programmable timer/counter with overflow interrupt and 8-stage prescaler

• Built-in crystal and RC oscillator circuits

• Watchdog timer

• Program memory: 1024×14

• Data memory RAM: 64×8

• Buzzer drive and PFD support

• HALT and wake-up functions reduce power consumption

• Instruction cycle of 0.5 μs at VDD=5V and system clock of 8MHz

• All instructions complete in 1 or 2 instruction cycles

• Table lookup instruction, table data word length 14 bits

• 2-level hardware stack

• Bit manipulation instructions

• Powerful instruction set: 63 instructions

• Low voltage reset function

• 16-pin SSOP/NSOP package; 18-pin DIP/SOP package

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 configurations and provides both online and offline working modes. In particular, dedicated programming solutions have been developed for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, fully covering the offline bare-die programming and in-system programming needs of the entire HOLTEK chip series. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules: the main unit, base board, and adapter socket, giving the device excellent compatibility and scalability. As a universal programming platform, it can not only adapt to various programmable chips on the market, but also, with its stable and efficient performance, serves as the core component of Acroview's automated mass programming equipment IPS5800S, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks and meeting mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connection options and is equipped with USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through the networking function, users can easily achieve synchronous control of multiple programmers and efficiently carry out parallel programming operations. In terms of safety, the main unit has a built-in intelligent safety protection circuit that monitors chip placement and circuit connection status in real time. Once abnormalities such as reversed chip insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding the safe operation of chips and the programmer. The main unit is equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip, greatly improving data transmission and processing efficiency and ensuring a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance usability, 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 an SD card and insert it into the slot, then use the programmer's physical buttons to select, load, and program files, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependence on computer hardware configurations but also simplifies the work environment setup process and significantly improves operational flexibility. In terms of scalability and compatibility, the AP8000 uses a modular combination design of base board and adapter board, effectively expanding the functional boundaries of the main unit. At present, the device supports products from all mainstream 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 IntelHex, MotorolaS, Binary, and POF, providing users with one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solutions.

Company Introduction

About HOLTEK: HOLTEK, founded in 2012, is part of Taiwan's HOLTEK SEMICONDUCTOR INC. group. Its business scope mainly includes the design, R&D, and sales of microcontroller (MCU) ICs and their peripheral components. HOLTEK's product strategy has always focused on "MCU and MCU peripherals" as its main development axis. Its product range includes general-purpose and application-specific microcontrollers (MCUs), covering applications such as touch control, health measurement, industrial control/instrumentation, computer peripherals, home appliances, automotive, and security monitoring. It also provides various peripheral components such as power management, LCD/LED driver/control, RF communication chips, and various sensor modules.

About Acroview: Acroview (ACROVIEW) is a national-level specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprise engaged in the 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 terminal device companies, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automated ABI (Auto Burn-In) test system has greatly improved customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduced per-DUT test costs. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions for all stages from PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. We perfectly integrate leading product technology advantages, system-level expertise, and a globally deployed R&D and sales service network to create value for customers to gain a leading position in market competition.