Introduction. Dataman 848

DATAMAN 848 MANUAL

Introduction

The DATAMAN-848 is a PC-based gang programmer that works through your PC's parallel port. It features eight fully isolated 48-pin ZIF sockets, extremely high throughput, standard 5 V and 3 V chip support, production piece counts, and device insertion and continuity checks, all within a PC-based design. Device updates are available through new software releases, giving our customers quicker and more flexible access to new chip support.

DATAMAN-848 future software updates in EPROM,

EEPROM, and FLASH technology will include 87C5x,

89C5x, and PIC16Cxx microprocessor support. The

DATAMAN-848 was designed with flexibility in mind. If a customer has special chips that are not in our standard support list, we can provide special programs that will allow the DATAMAN-848 to perform as a customized special production gang programmer.

Features

Universal adapter for Flash chips

The DATAMAN-848 is designed to meet your future needs in high density Flash chips. Using the resources of your

PC, it supports 32 K bit up to 256-M bit memory chips without upgrading its hardware. The DATAMAN-848 also has a universal adaptor that accommodates 48 pin TSOP,

44 pin PSOP, 40 pin TSOP and 32 pin TSOP Flash chips, which eliminates the need to buy multiple adapters and saves you money.

Unbeatable speed through semi-concurrent programming technology

The DATAMAN-848's on-board intelligence reduces system overhead to a minimum. It can program eight

Flash chips of 8 Mb capacity (such as Intel 28F800B3, for example) within 45 seconds. An experienced programmer

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can program thousands of high-density chips per day.

Furthermore, the DATAMAN-848 supports two programming modes. In standard programming mode, the

DATAMAN-848 automatically programs all eight chips after all eight pieces have been inserted into the sockets. In semi-concurrent programming mode, a user can divide the

8 sockets into two groups (of 4 sockets each). By using the technique of programming 4 chips while simultaneously removing and inserting the other 4 chips, a customer can increase throughput. This also allows interface with the fine pitch pick and place handler for high-density fine pitch chips.

Statistic Functions

The DATAMAN-848 automatically keeps a running total of all production pieces attempted and all production pieces failed. Users can input a target quantity of chips to be programmed and an allowable number of failures. An alarm function can be enabled to send a message to the screen alerting the user to either the target quantity of chips being reached, or the allowable number of failures being reached.

Fully isolated ZIF sockets

The DATAMAN-848 has fully isolated (> 1 M ohms) circuits for each socket's address/data bus/control lines. Each socket has its own built-in Vcc and Vpp current-limiting circuitry. A defective device in one socket will not affect the devices in or programming integrity of the remaining sockets.

Device-insertion and continuity checks - No mistakes!

The DATAMAN-848 performs device-insertion and continuity checks before programming each device. It can detect poor pin contact, upside-down device insertion, incorrect position, and pin number mismatch. This function

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protects your wallet by preventing expensive chip damage caused by operator error.

Auto-sensing and self-programming

The DATAMAN-848 has implemented patented technology to meet mass-production requirements. When a chip fails the device insertion check, the DATAMAN-848 waits for an operator adjustable time. If the operator fails to correct the improper insertion within the selected time period, the socket with the improper insertion is shutdown and the other chips are automatically programmed.

Independent module design

The DATAMAN-848 is designed to achieve a minimum of down time. Its 8 sockets are divided into 4 identical modules having two sockets each. Each module is independent of the other three modules. If one module fails, the customer can continue to operate the other three modules without sacrificing the turnaround time to repair.

Extra modules are available to customers in spare kits.

Project file "Save and Load"

You can save the program configuration project file that contains the device selection, the buffer data and all of the program setup options. This file can be recalled at any time for future use without having to go through the setup procedure again. This allows you to pass your design file to the production department without mistakes. You can also read the data from a device into the buffer from any of the 8 sockets, according to your specification.

Variable VCC with one or two-pass verification

The DATAMAN-848 allows users to select the verification voltage after chip programming is completed, e.g., VCC +/-

5%, VCC +/- 10%. VCC can range from 2 V to 7.5 V.

Verification ensures that the chips have been properly programmed, with no data retention problems.

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Device support summary

General EPROM: 27xxx series 32 K to 32 Mb with 8/16 bit data width.

Flash EPROM: supports NOR, NAND, AND, DI-NOR, and

EEPROM technology

29xxx, 5 V / 3 V Flash, 28Fxxx 12 V / 5 V / 3 V Flash from all major chip vendors.

Microprocessor:

Intel 87C5x compatible, ATMEL 89C5x compatible, Micro chip PIC16Cxx.

Specification:

Socket and pin driver:

8 fully isolated 48 pin ZIF sockets with receptacle, over 1-

M ohm resistance between each socket.

Four DACs for VCC, VPP1, VPP2 and VPP3 with 8 bit resolution.

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