863 B&K Precision, 863 Datasheet - Page 33

• Manufacturer Part Number: 863
• Description: PROGRAMMER SER EPROM +150MCNTRLR
• Manufacturer: B&K Precision
• Type: Universalr

Specifications of 863

• Contents: Programmer, Adapter, Cable, Manual and Software
• For Use With/related Products: Serial EEPROM and Microchip PICmicro Microcontrollers
• Other names: BK863

applied to the target device and for reliable communication with
the PC.
864 incorporates optimal PCB design criteria to minimize
unwanted effects at the pins of the target socket (such as
ground-bouncing and supply/programming voltage glitches). All
the inputs of the 864, including the socket, are protected
against ESD and whilst inserted the target device is also
protected against ESD damage.
864 performs programming verification at the marginal level
of supply voltage, which, obviously, improves programming
yield and guarantees long data retention.
The 864 is driven by an easy-to-use, control program with
pull-down menus, hot keys and on-line help. You can select
the target device by its class, by manufacturer or simply by
typing a fragment of vendor name or part number. Besides the
standard device-related commands (blank check, read,
program, verify) have been implemented some test functions
(illegal bit test, insertion test), and some special functions
(production mode - start the action immediately after insertion
of device into ZIF socket). The control program permits data
manipulation within the buffer and between the buffer and
associated files, and performs automatic file format detection
and conversion.
The control program provides an auto-increment function
that enables you to assign individual serial numbers to each
programmed device, this function simply increments a serial
number in the buffer each time a new device is inserted in the
socket. Furthermore, the function enables the operator to read
serial numbers and/or any programmed device identification
signatures from a file.
Various socket converters are available for the 864, DIL to
PLCC, DIL to PSOP, DIL to SOIC, DIL to TQFP and DIL to
TSOP. Software controlled pin-swapping capability together
with universal converters are what give the 864 the ability to
program the target device in any package type. For example,
just one DIL44 to PLCC44 converter will allow the 864 to
handle any PLCC44 target device in the current device list.
Most devices with more than 48 pins require a simple adapter
usually available from B+K PRECISION or easily built by the
user from information provided in the file "adapters.txt"
included with the control program.
It is important to remember that in most cases new devices
require only a software upgrade since the 864 has 48 true
pin drivers, which can perform as required under program
control. With our prompt service new devices can be added to
the current list within hours!
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