BK Precision BK Precision 844USB Manual

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User's Manual for

844USB

844USB programmer is driven by an easy-to-use control
program with pull-down menu, hot keys and on-line help.
Selecting of device is performed by its class, by manufacturer
or simply by typing a fragment of vendor name and/or part
number.

Standard device-related commands (read, blank check,
program, verify, erase) are boosted by some test functions
(insertion test, signature-byte check), and some special
functions (autoincrement).

All known data formats are supported. Automatic file format
detection and conversion during load of file.

The rich-featured autoincrement function enables to assign
individual serial numbers to each programmed device - or
simply increments a serial number, or the function enables to
read serial numbers or any programmed device identification
signatures from a file.

The software also provides a many informations about
programmed device. As a special, the drawings of all available
packages are provided. The software provides also
explanation of chip labeling (the meaning of prefixes and
suffixes at the chips) for each supported chip.

Various socket converters are available to handle device in
PLCC, SOIC, SSOP, TSOP, TSSOP, TQFP, QFN (MLF) and
other packages.

Advanced design, including protection circuits, original brand
components and careful manufacturing allows us to provide a
three-year warranty on parts and labor for the 844USB
(limited 25,000-cycle warranty on ZIF socket).

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844USB elements

 40 pin ZIF socket
 LED power/sleep
 LED, which indicate work result
 YES! button

 USB connector for PC ↔ 844USB communication cable
 Power supply connector

7 Connector for ISP

Power supply connector

+

Note: Due to low power consumption of 844USB in inactive
state, it doesn't require power switch. When the power LED
indicator glows with a low intensity the 844USB is in inactive
mode.

Connecting 844USB to PC

For 844USB order of connecting USB cable and power supply
to programmer is irrelevant.

Problems related to the 844USB  PC
interconnection, and their removing

If you have any problems with 844USB  PC
interconnection, see section Common notes please.

Manipulation with the programmed device

After selection of desired device for your work, you can insert
into the open ZIF socket (the lever is up) and close socket (the
lever is down). The correct orientation of the programmed
device in ZIF socket is shown on the picture near ZIF socket
on the programmer's cover. The programmed device is
necessary to insert into the socket also to remove from the
socket when LED BUSY light off.

Warning: 844USB programmer hasn’t protection devices,
which protect the content of programmed device against critical
situations, for example power failures and PC failure
(interrupted cable...). Moreover, a device is usually destroyed
in the programming mode due to forced interruption of the
control program run (Reset or switching the computer off) due
to removing the connecting cable, or unplugging the
programmed device from the ZIF socket. Incorrectly placed
device in the ZIF socket can cause its damage or destruction.

In-system serial programming by 844USB

For general definition, recommendation and direction about
ISP see section Common notes / ISP please.

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Description of 844USB ISP connector

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5

7

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Front view at ISP connector of programmer.

Specification of ISP connector pins depends on the device,
which you want to program. You can find it in the control SW
for programmer (PG4UW), menu Device / Device Info
(Ctrl+F1). Be aware, the ISP programming way of respective
device must be selected. It is indicated by (ISP) suffix after
name of selected device.
These specifications correspond with application notes
published of device manufacturers. Used application notes you
may find on

www.bkprecision.com, section application notes.

Note: Pin no. 1 is signed by triangle scratch on ISP cable

connectors.

844USB ISP cable

Warnings:

• When you use 844USB as ISP programmer, do n’t insert
device to ZIF socket.

• When you program devices in ZIF socket, don’t insert
ISP cable to ISP connector.

• Use only attached ISP cable. When you use other ISP
cable (other material, length…), programming may occur
unreliable.

• 844USB can supply programmed device only, but target
system cannot supply 844USB.

• 844USB apply programming voltage to target device and
checks his value (target system can modify programming
voltage). If the programming voltage is different as
expected, no action with target device will be executed.

Note: H/L/read 844USB driver

C1

H/L/read driver
in programmer

PU/PD driver
in programmer

R1

R2

pin of ISP
connector

Selftest and calibration

If you feel that your programmer does not react according to
your expectation, please run the programmer selftest using
Diagnostic POD, enclosed with the standard delivery package.
For optimal results with programmer we recommend you
undertake every 6 months, an extended test and to check the
calibration. See instructions for selftest in the Diagnostics
menu of PG4UW.

Technical specification

HARDWARE
Programmer

• two D/A convert ers for VCCP and VPP, controllable rise and
fall time

• VCCP range 0..7V/350mA

• VPP range 0..25V/200mA

• USB 2.0/1.1 compatible interface

• autocalibration

• selftest capability

ZIF socket, pindriver

• 40-pin DIL ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket accepts both
300/600 mil devices up to 40-pins

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• pindriver: 40 TTL pindrivers, universal GND/VCC/VPP
pindriver

• FPGA based TTL driver provides H, L, CLK, pull-up, pull­down on all pindriver pins, level H selectable from 1.8 V up to
5V

• in-circuit serial programming (ISP) capability included

• continuity test: each pin is tested before every programming

operation

ISP connector

• 10-pin male type with missinsertion lock

• 6 TTL pindrivers, provides H, L, CLK, pull-up, pull-down; level

H selectable from 1.8V up to 5V to handle all (low-voltage
including) devices.

• 1x VCCP voltage (range 2V..7V/100mA) and 1x VPP voltage
(range 2V..25V/50mA)

• programmed chip voltage (VCCP) with both source/sink
capability and voltage sense

DEVICE SUPPORT

Programmer, in ZIF socket

• EPROM: NMOS/ CMOS, 27xxx and 27Cxxx series, with 8/16
bit data width, full support of LV series (*1*2)

• EEPROM: NMOS/CMOS, 28xxx, 28Cxxx, 27EExxx series,
with 8/16 bit data width, full support of LV series (*1*2)

• Flash EPROM: 28Fxxx, 29Cxxx, 29Fxxx, 29BVxxx, 29LVxxx,
29Wxxx, 49Fxxx series, with 8/16 bit data width, full support
of LV series (*1*2)

• Serial E(E)PROM: 24Cxxx, 24Fxxx, 25Cxxx, 45Dxxx,
59Cxxx, 25Fxxx, 25Pxxx, 85xxx, 93Cxxx, full support for LV
series (*1)

• Configuration (EE)PROM: XCFxxx, 37LVxx, XC17xxxx,
EPCxxx, AT17xxx, LV series including

• NV RAM: Dallas DSxxx, SGS/Inmos MKxxx, SIMTEK
STKxxx, XICOR 2xxx, ZMD U63x series

• PLD: series: Atmel, AMD-Vantis, Cypress, ICT, Lattice, NS,
... (*1)

• microcontrollers 51 series: 87Cxxx, 87LVxx, 89Cxxx, 89Sxxx,
89LVxxx, LPC series from Atmel, Atmel W&M, Intel, Philips,
SST, Winbond (*1*2)

• microcontrollers Atmel AVR: ATtiny, AT90Sxxx, ATmega
series (*1*2)

• Microcontrollers Cypress: CY8Cxxxxx

• Microcontrollers ELAN: EM78Pxxx

• Microcontrollers EM Microelectronic: 4 and 8 bit series

• microcontrollers Microchip PICmicro: PIC10xxx, PIC12xxx,

PIC16xxx, PIC17Cxxx, PIC18xxx, dsPIC series, 8-40 pins
(*1*2)

• microcontrollers Scenix (Ubicom): SXxxx series

Programmer, through ISP connector

• Serial E(E)PROM: IIC series

• Microcontrollers Atmel: AT89Sxxx, AT90Sxxxx, ATtiny,

ATmega series

• Microcontrollers Cypress: CY8C2xxxx

• Microcontrollers Elan: EM78Pxxx

• Microcontrollers EM Microelectronic: 4 and 8 bit series

• Microcontrollers Microchip PICmicro: PIC10xxx, PIC12xxx,

PIC16xxx, PIC17xxx, PIC18xxx, dsPIC series

• Microcontrollers Philips: LPC series

Notes:

• (*1) - suitable adapters are available for non-DIL packages

• (*2) - There exist only few adapters for devices with more

than 40 pins. Therefore think please about more powerful
programmer (865, 866, 864), if you need to program devices
with more than 40 pins

• For all supported devices see actual Device list on

www.bkprecision.com.

I.C. Tester

• Static RAM: 6116 .. 624000

Programming speed

Device Operation Mode Time

27C010 programming and verify in ZIF 29 sec

AT29C040A programming and verify in ZIF 41 sec

AM29F040 programming and verify in ZIF 95 sec

PIC16C67 programming and verify in ZIF 10 sec

PIC18F452 programming and verify in ZIF 7 sec

AT89C52 programming and verify in ZIF 17 sec

PIC16F876A programming and verify ISP 5 sec

PIC12C508 programming and verify ISP 3 sec

Conditions: P4, 2,4GHz, USB 2.0, Windows XP

SOFTWARE

• Algorithms: only manufacturer approved or certified
algorithms are used. Custom algorithms are available at
additional cost.

• Algorithm updates: software updates are available approx.
every 2 weeks, free of charge.

• Main features: revision history, session logging, on-line help,
device and algorithm information

Device operations

• standard:

• intelligent device selection by device type, manufacturer or

typed fragment of part name

• blank check, read, verify

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• program

• erase

• configuration and security bit program

• illegal bit test

• checksum

• security

• insertion test

• contact check

• ID byte check

• special

• auto device serial number increment

• statistic

• count-down mode

Buffer operations

• view/edit, find/replace

• fill, copy, move, byte swap, word/dword split

• checksum (byte, word)

• print

File load/save

• no download time because programmer is PC controlled

• automatic file type identification

Supported file formats

• unformatted (raw) binary

• HEX: Intel, Intel EXT, Motorola S-record, MOS, Exormax,

Tektronix, ASCII-SPACE-HEX

• JEDEC (ver. 3.0.A), for example from ABEL, CUPL,
PALASM, TANGO PLD, OrCAD PLD, PLD Designer ISDATA
etc.

PC system requirements

See section Introduction/ PC requirements

GENERAL

• operating voltage 15..20V DC, max. 500mA

• power consumption max. 6W active, 1.4W inactive

• dimensions 160x97x35 mm (6.3x3.8x1.4 inch)

• weight (without external power adapter) ca. 500g (17.65 oz)

• temperature 5°C ÷ 40°C (41°F ÷ 104°F)

• humidity 20%..80%, non condensing

Package included

• 844USB programmer

• connection cable PC-programmer

• ISP cable

• diagnostic POD for selftest

• anti-dust cover for ZIF socket

• wall plug adapter 15V DC/500mA, unstabilized

• user manual

• software

• registration card

• transport case

Additional services

• Keep Current

• AlgOR

• free technical support (hot line)

• free life-time software update via Internet

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