SMH Technologies FlashRunner Quattro Series, FlashRunner Quattro FR04A04, FlashRunner Quattro FR04A08, FlashRunner Quattro FR04A16 User Manual

FlashRunner

Quattro Series

High-Performance,

Standalone Gang In-System

Programmers

User’s Manual

Revision 1.0 — November 2009

Copyright © 2009 SMH Technologies

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FlashRunner Quattro User's Manual

Contents

0 Before Starting 9

0.1 Important Notice to Users 9

0.2 Safety 9

0.3 Getting Technical Support 10

0.4 Additional Documentation 10

1 Overview 11

1.1 What is FlashRunner Quattro? 11

1.1.1 General features 12

1.1.2 Hardware features 13

1.1.3 Software features 13

1.2 Package Checklist 14

1.3 Hardware Overview 14

1.3.1 Power Supply 14

1.3.2 LAN Connector 14

1.3.3 LAN Reset Push-Button 14

1.3.4 RS-232 Connector 15

1.3.5 Control Connector 15

1.3.6 ISP Connectors 15

1.4 Programming Algorithms and Licenses 15

1.4.1 Installing New Licenses 15

1.5 Upgrading the Firmware 16

2 System Setup 17

2.1 Overview 17

2.2 Software Setup 17

2.3 Hardware Setup 18

2.3.1 Interfacing FlashRunner with your Test/Programming

Equipment 18

2.3.2 Connecting FlashRunner to the Host PC System 19

Contents

2.3.3

Powering Up FlashRunner 19

2.3.4 Setting Up LAN Settings 19

2.4 Step-by-Step Tutorial: Sending Commands to FlashRunner 19

3 Connectors 27

3.1 Overview 27

3.2 ISP Connectors 27

3.3 Control Connector 33

3.4 RS-232 Connector 35

4 Technical Specifications 37

4.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 37

4.2 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range 37

4.3 AC Characteristics 39

4.4 Multiplexing Characteristics 40

4.5 Physical and Environmental Specifications 41

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Index of Figures

Figure 1.1: FlashRunner Quattro 11
Figure 2.1: FlashRunner Control Panel, Communication Settings 21
Figure 2.2: FlashRunner Control Panel, Target Device Configured 22
Figure 2.3: FlashRunner Control Panel, Binary File Conversion 23
Figure 2.4: FlashRunner Control Panel, File Transfer 24
Figure 2.5: FlashRunner Control Panel, Target Device Programmed 25
Figure 3.1: ISP GROUP Connectors 28
Figure 3.2: Control Connector 33
Figure 3.3: RS-232 Connector 35
Figure 4.1: Load Conditions 40

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Index of Tables

Table 3.1: ISP GROUP A Connector Signals 28
Table 3.2: ISP GROUP B Connector Signals 30
Table 3.3: Control Connector Signals 33
Table 3.4: RS-232 Connector Signals 35
Table 4.1: Absolute Maximum Ratings 37
Table 4.2: DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range 37
Table 4.3: AC Characteristics 39
Table 4.4: Multiplexing Characteristics (FR04A08) 40
Table 4.5: Multiplexing Characteristics FR04A16) 40
Table 4.5: Physical and Environmental Specifications 41

FlashRunner Quattro User's Manual

0 Before Starting

Note: the FlashRunner System Software CD-ROM and/or

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0.1 Important Notice to Users

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in
this document, SMH Technologies assumes no liability to any party for any
loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements of any kind
in this document, its updates, supplements, or special editions, whether such
errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or
any other cause.

0.2 Safety

SMH Technologies website (www.smh-tech.com) may
contain an updated version of this user’s manual. Please
check before continuing reading this documentation.

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FlashRunner is a low-voltage device. However, when integrating it inside an
automatic test equipment or when interfacing it with other systems, take all
precautions in order to avoid electrical shocks due to, for example, different
ground references.

Make all connections to the target system before applying power to the
instrument.

To protect FlashRunner against electrostatic discharge (ESD), always
connect yourself to ground (e.g. via wrist straps) when handling the
instrument.

Always store FlashRunner inside an antistatic bag when not in use.

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0.3 Getting Technical Support

SMH Technologies is continuously working to improve FlashRunner
firmware and to release programming algorithms for new devices. SMH
Technologies offers a fast and knowledgeable technical support to all of its
customers and is always available to solve specific problems or meet
specific needs.

To get in touch with SMH Technologies, please refer to the contact
information below.

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support: [e-mail]

0.4 Additional Documentation

This user’s manual provides information about how to setup FlashRunner
Quattro and its hardware characteristics.

For information about FlashRunner commands and their syntax, including
specific commands for specific family of microcontrollers, please refer to the
FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual, included (in PDF format) in the
FlashRunner CD-ROM.

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1 Overview

1.1 What is FlashRunner Quattro?

FlashRunner Quattro is a high-integration in-system gang programmer,
based on the FlashRunner patented technology. FlashRunner Quattro is
designed for programming multi-PCB panel assemblies, and is based on the
FlashRunner technology. This means:

 Extremely fast programming (it is one of the fastest in-system

programming system on the market);

 Standalone operations (projects and code images stored on memory

cards);

 Compact and robust design for production environments.

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Figure 1.1: FlashRunner Quattro

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FlashRunner Quattro is composed of a mainboard which hosts the
programming and demultiplexing modules, plus various connectors used to
interface to the target system and host/ATE. FlashRunner Quattro is
available in three different models, to best suit different gang programming
needs:

 FR04A04: 4 ISP channels system (4 true parallel channels), no ISP

channel demultiplexing;

 FR04A08: 8 ISP channels system (4 parallel channels, each

demultiplexable to 2 channels, with galvanic isolation);

 FR04A16: 16 ISP channels system (4 parallel channels, each

demultiplexable to 4 channels).

In all of the above configurations, each of the ISP channels is composed of:

 Six digital, bidirectional lines;
 Two analog/digital lines (analog out, digital in/out);
 Two power lines;
 One ground line (common for all channels).

1.1.1 General features

 Fastest programming algorithms (as fast as target device’s memory

technology limit), approved by silicon manufacturers;

 Easy ATE integration;
 Standalone operations (projects and code images stored on memory

cards);

 Controllable by ATE through optoisolated LAN, RS-232 or parallel

control lines;

 Supports most ISP protocols (BDM, JTAG, SPI, I2C, MON, ICC, SCI,

etc.);

 Flexible, fully configurable;
 Compact and robust design for production environments;
 Data integrity guaranteed (every data transfer to/from the host system

or Secure Digital card is CRC tagged).

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1.1.2 Hardware features

 9 to 18V power supply input;
 ISP lines:

 Six digital I/O lines;
 Two digital I/O or analog output lines;
 Two programmable output voltages;

 One programmable clock output
 Secure Digital memory cards (up to 2 GB);
 512 bytes on-board dynamic memory;
 On-board timekeeper and calendar for time-stamped log file;
 Three optoisolated command inputs (START, STOP, RELAY);
 Three optoisolated status outputs (FAIL, PASS, BUSY);
 Five project selection lines (SEL[4..0]);
 Optoisolated RS-232/Ethernet channels.

1.1.3 Software features

 Fully autonomous standalone mode thanks to its SD memory cards

(FAT16);
 Controllable by any host system through a terminal utility and simple

ASCII protocol;
 Up to 32 hardware-selectable projects (scripts), unlimited software-

selectable projects;
 Interface Library DLL to control the instrument from within user written

applications;
 Optional Data Protection System to make the contents of the binary file

to be programmed to the target device not readable (and not duplicable)

by non-authorized people;

 Log files;
 Erase, blank check, program, read, verify, oscillator trimming, etc.

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1.2 Package Checklist

The FlashRunner Quattro package includes the following items:

 FlashRunner Quattro unit, including SD cards already pre-installed with

the programming algorithm(s) you specified at the time of purchase;

 An Ethernet cross cable;
 A RS-232 cable;
 FlashRunner “System Software” CD-ROM, containing the FlashRunner

Control Panel utility and the FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual in PDF
format;

 This user’s manual;
 A registration card.

1.3 Hardware Overview

FlashRunner Quattro is composed of four, independent programming
modules (each one with its one SD card) and four multiplexing modules
(each one dedicated to the relative programming modules).

1.3.1 Power Supply

FlashRunner Quattro is powered through a 9-18V DC terminal block
connector.

1.3.2 LAN Connector

The LAN connector is used for communication with the host PC system. Use
the provided Ethernet cross cable to connect FlashRunner with your PC.

1.3.3 LAN Reset Push-Button

The “LAN RESET” resets the instruments’ IP address to its factory
programmed value.

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1.3.4 RS-232 Connector

Alternatively, communication with the host PC can be done with the RS-232
connector. Use the provided serial cable to connect FlashRunner with your
PC.

1.3.5 Control Connector

The “CONTROL” DIN connector groups the parallel control lines that an ATE
system can use to control FlashRunner, instead of communicating with the
instrument through the serial or Ethernet port.

1.3.6 ISP Connectors

The “ISP GROUP A” and “ISP GROUP B” DIN connectors group the input
lines from the ATE system and the ISP output lines from FlashRunner.

1.4 Programming Algorithms and Licenses

FlashRunner Quattro includes programming algorithms for several devices.
In order to program a specific device, however, a specific license file for that
device must be purchased.

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Note: FlashRunner Quattro comes already preinstalled with

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Programming algorithms and license files are stored in the SD card (see the
FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual for more information).

the license(s) you specified at the moment of purchase. You
can purchase additional licenses at any future moment.

1.4.1 Installing New Licenses

When you buy an additional license for a specific device, you will get:

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 An algorithm file (.alg);
 A license file (.lic);
 A device-specific script example (.frs).

The .alg file contains the actual programming algorithm for the requested
device (and several other devices of the same family).

The .lic file contains an unlocking code that will let you use the programming
algorithm. A license file enables the use of a specific programming algorithm
on a specific FlashRunner instrument (licenses are serial number specific).

The script file contains an example of script to use as a starting point for your
specific programming needs (for more information on scripts, see the
FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual).

To install the new license, do the following (for each programming module):

1. Copy the .alg file into the \ALGOS directory of the SD card (if an
.alg file with the same name already exists, overwrite it);

2. Copy the .lic file into the \LICENSES directory of the SD card.

To copy files on the SD card, use either a standard card reader connected to
a PC or transfer the files using the FlashRunner FSSENDFILE command
(for more information on FlashRunner commands, see the FlashRunner
Programmer’s Manual).

Alternatively, you can use the FlashRunner Control Panel utility to install new
programming algorithms and licenses. For more information on the
FlashRunner Control Panel please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer’s
Manual.

1.5 Upgrading the Firmware

The FlashRunner firmware can be easily upgraded using the provided
Control Panel utility. For more information, please refer to the FlashRunner
Programmer’s Manual.

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2 System Setup

2.1 Overview

Note: the example shows how to set up the system for

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This chapter will explain how to set up FlashRunner Quattro for the first time.
Although FlashRunner is typically used for standalone operations
(Standalone mode), the examples in this chapter will use the host system to
send commands to FlashRunner (Host mode).

When moving FlashRunner to the production environment, you can take full
advantage of the instrument’s SD cards to make the instrument work without
being controlled by the host system.

For more information about Standalone mode and Host mode, see the
FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual.

programming a Freescale MC68HC908QY4 microcontroller.
For how to connect to other target devices, please refer to
the FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual.

2.2 Software Setup

The FlashRunner system software setup installs all of the required
components to your hard drive. These components include:

 The FlashRunner Control Panel utility;
 Script examples;
 Documentation in PDF format.

To install the FlashRunner system software:

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 Insert the “System Software” CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM

drive;

 A startup window will automatically appear. Choose “Install

Instrument Software” from the main menu. Follow the on-screen

instructions.

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Note: to install the FlashRunner system software on

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Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must log in as
Administrator.

2.3 Hardware Setup

To set up FlashRunner Quattro, you must follow the steps below, in the
indicated order:

1. Interface FlashRunner with your test/programming equipment;

2. Connect FlashRunner to the host PC system;

3. Power up FlashRunner;

4. Set up LAN settings (if you use the Ethernet connection);

5. Send FlashRunner commands via the FlashRunner Control Panel
utility.

2.3.1 Interfacing FlashRunner with your Test/Programming Equipment

Build one or more ISP cables to connect from the FlashRunner’s “ISP
GROUP” connectors to your target board(s). Make all the required
connections (power, oscillator, ISP signals) to the target microcontrollers.

Typical connections for all the device families supported by FlashRunner are
shown in the FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual.

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2.3.2 Connecting FlashRunner to the Host PC System

You can connect FlashRunner to the host system through either the RS-232
or LAN port. Both the serial and LAN connectors are located in the
Connection layer.

FlashRunner Quattro comes with a serial cable and an Ethernet cross cable
to connect directly to a host PC.

2.3.3 Powering Up FlashRunner

Power up FlashRunner by connecting the output of a power supply to the
terminal block connector located in the Connection layer. FlashRunner
accepts any DC voltage between 9V and 18V.

2.3.4 Setting Up LAN Settings

If you connected FlashRunner to the host PC using the Ethernet connection,
you need to set up the FlashRunner IP address. For learning how to set up
the FlashRunner IP address, please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer’s
Manual.

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2.4 Step-by-Step Tutorial: Sending Commands to
FlashRunner

After setting up the hardware, you are ready to send commands to the
instrument. The following steps will guide you through the process of
launching your first FlashRunner commands using the provided FlashRunner
Control Panel utility. For detailed information about the FlashRunner Control
Panel utility, see the FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual.

Note: the following steps show how to program a Freescale

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MC68HC908QY4 microcontroller, and the details are
therefore specific for that microcontroller. However, the
procedures shown are general and will allow you get a feel
of how FlashRunner works.

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1. Launch the FlashRunner Control Panel utility. Select Start > Programs
> SofTec Microsystems > FlashRunner > Control Panel. The Control
Panel utility will open.

2. To establish a connection with FlashRunner, on the “Communication
Settings” section, select:

 “FlashRunner serial version”

(if you are connected to FlashRunner through a serial port), or

 “FlashRunner LAN version”

(if you are connected to FlashRunner through an Ethernet port).

Next, specify:

 The COM port you are using and the baud rate (for the serial

connection—by default, FlashRunner communicates at 115200
bps), or

 The instrument IP address (for the Ethernet connection). For

learning how to set up the FlashRunner IP address, please refer to
the FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual.

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Figure 2.1: FlashRunner Control Panel, Communication Settings

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3. Click the “Connect” button. On the “Communication History”
section, note the commands that have been sent and received. In this
case, the MCSPING command is automatically sent to FlashRunner,
which replies with the PONG> string.

4. In the edit box below the communication history, type the following
command (followed by Return):

MCSETENG ENG1

This commands instructs the instrument to send all subsequent
commands to the first programming module.

5. Send the following additional commands:

TCSETDEV FREESCALE MC68HC908QY4 HC08
TCSETPAR FOSC 16000000

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TCSETPAR FDIV 4
TCSETPAR VDD 5000

These commands set, respectively, the target microcontroller, the
oscillator frequency, the internal divisor and the VDD voltage. In this
example, we used a 16 MHz oscillator, the internal divisor for
MC68HC908QY4 devices is fixed to 4, and the VDD is 5V. FlashRunner
will respond to each command with the > string, indicating that the
command has been successfully executed. After sending these
commands, the Control Panel will look like the figure below.

Figure 2.2: FlashRunner Control Panel, Target Device Configured

6. When working with Freescale HC08 devices, FlashRunner requires you
to specify the power up and power down times, in milliseconds. Send
the following two commands:

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TCSETPAR PWDOWN 10
TCSETPAR PWUP 10

7. After specifying the target device settings, we are ready to transfer to
FlashRunner the binary image to be programmed into the target device.
FlashRunner accepts only image files in a .frb (FlashRunner Binary)
format. To convert your binary, Intel-Hex or S19 image file to the
FlashRunner format, click the “Create FlashRunner Binary Format”
button. The following dialog box will appear.

Figure 2.3: FlashRunner Control Panel, Binary File Conversion

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In the “Input” section, specify the source file to be converted, its
format, and the address from which the file conversion will start (offset).
In the “Output” section, specify the output filename and the value used
to fill unused locations.

Click the “OK” button. The FlashRunner Binary file will be created in
the local \BINARIES folder.

8. To transfer the created image to selected programming module, send
the following command:

FSSENDFILE YMODEM DEMO.FRB

In this example, the image file is called DEMO.FRB. The following
dialog box will appear.

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Figure 2.4: FlashRunner Control Panel, File Transfer

Click the “...” button to browse for the image file to be send, then click
“Start” to begin the transfer. The file will be saved to the SD card of the
selected programming module, in the \BINARIES folder.

9. (Only for FR04A08 and FR04A16) Next, we have to specify which of
available ISP sites (for the selected programming module, in this case
the first one) FlashRunner will use as output. To do this, send the
following command:

MXCLOSE 1

This will select the first ISP site, routing all of the FlashRunner’s ISP
lines of the first programming module to the target board through this
site.

10. We are now ready to start the actual programming part. Send the
following commands:

TPSETSRC FILE DEMO.FRB

TPSTART

TPCMD SETPWD CONST $FF $FF $FF $FF $FF $FF $FF $FF

TPCMD MASSERASE F

TPCMD BLANKCHECK F $EE00 4608

TPCMD PROGRAM F $EE00 $EE00 4608

TPCMD VERIFY F S $EE00 $EE00 4608
TPEND

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The data to be programmed is taken from the image file starting at
$EE00 (offset from the beginning of the file), is programmed to the
target microcontroller starting from the location $EE00 and is 4608
bytes long.

The TPSETSRC command specifies the source file for the TPCMD
PROGRAM e TPCMD VERIFY commands that come next. All the actual
programming operations are sent between a TPSTART and TPEND
command. The TPCMD SETPWD command sets the security bytes
needed to perform subsequent operations.

After sending these commands, the Control Panel will look like the
figure below.

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Figure 2.5: FlashRunner Control Panel, Target Device Programmed

11. We are now done with programming the target device. Click the
“Disconnect” button to free the serial port resource.

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For detailed information on all of the FlashRunner commands and their
syntax, including specific commands for specific family of microcontrollers,
please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual, included (in PDF
format) in the FlashRunner CD-ROM.

Programming can be automated by creating “scripts”. Scripts are text files,
stored in the SD cards, which contain a sequence of FlashRunner
commands. See the FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual for more
information about scripts.

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3 Connectors

3.1 Overview

FlashRunner Quattro connects to your programming/testing system through
three connectors: two connectors (“ISP GROUP A” and “ISP GROUP B”)
group the outputs from FlashRunner; the other connector (“CONTROL”)
groups control signals.

Additionally, an RS-232 and Ethernet connector are provided for full
interfacing with the ATE system.

3.2 ISP Connectors

The “ISP GROUP A” and “ISP GROUP B” connectors group the signals
needed to program up to 16 target devices (depending on the FlashRunner
Quattro model). These connectors have several input/output lines,
both digital and analog, that are automatically configured by FlashRunner
depending on the specific target device to be programmed (see the
FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual to learn how to connect these lines to
your specific target device).

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Note: ISP and I/O signals are not optoisolated and are

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referenced to GND (the power supply ground).
Additionally, in order to avoid undesired current loops

between the FlashRunner power supply and the target
board, a power supply with a floating output (ground not
referenced to the earth potential) should be used.

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Connectors

C1
B1

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“ISP GROUP” Connector

Figure 3.1: ISP GROUP Connectors

Table 3.1: ISP GROUP A Connector Signals

Pin # Signal Name Description

A1 1DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 1: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A2 1DIO3 ISP Site 1: Digital input/output 3

A3 1DIO6 ISP Site 1: Digital input/output 6

A4 1VPROG0 ISP Site 1: Programmable voltage 0

A5 2DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 2: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A6 2DIO3 ISP Site 2: Digital input/output 3

A7 2DIO6 ISP Site 2: Digital input/output 6

A8 2VPROG0 ISP Site 2: Programmable voltage 0

A9 3DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 3: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A10 3DIO3 ISP Site 3: Digital input/output 3

A11 3DIO6 ISP Site 3: Digital input/output 6

A12 3VPROG0 ISP Site 3: Programmable voltage 0

A13 4DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 4: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A14 4DIO3 ISP Site 4: Digital input/output 3

A15 4DIO6 ISP Site 4: Digital input/output 6

A16 4VPROG0 ISP Site 4: Programmable voltage 0

A17 5DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 5: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A18 5DIO3 ISP Site 5: Digital input/output 3

A19 5DIO6 ISP Site 5: Digital input/output 6

A20 5VPROG0 ISP Site 5: Programmable voltage 0

A21 6DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 6: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A22 6DIO3 ISP Site 6: Digital input/output 3

A23 6DIO6 ISP Site 6: Digital input/output 6

A24 6VPROG0 ISP Site 6: Programmable voltage 0

A25 7DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 7: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A26 7DIO3 ISP Site 7: Digital input/output 3

A27 7DIO6 ISP Site 7: Digital input/output 6

A28 7VPROG0 ISP Site 7: Programmable voltage 0

A29 8DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 8: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

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Pin # Signal Name Description

A30 8DIO3 ISP Site 8: Digital input/output 3

A31 8DIO6 ISP Site 8: Digital input/output 6

A32 8VPROG0 ISP Site 8: Programmable voltage 0

B1 1DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 1: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B2 1DIO4 ISP Site 1: Digital input/output 4

B3 GND Ground

B4 1VPROG1 ISP Site 1: Programmable voltage 1

B5 2DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 2: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B6 2DIO4 ISP Site 2: Digital input/output 4

B7 GND Ground

B8 2VPROG1 ISP Site 2: Programmable voltage 1

B9 3DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 3: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B10 3DIO4 ISP Site 3: Digital input/output 4

B11 GND Ground

B12 3VPROG1 ISP Site 3: Programmable voltage 1

B13 4DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 4: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B14 4DIO4 ISP Site 4: Digital input/output 4

B15 GND Ground

B16 4VPROG1 ISP Site 4: Programmable voltage 1

B17 5DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 5: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B18 5DIO4 ISP Site 5: Digital input/output 4

B19 GND Ground

B20 5VPROG1 ISP Site 5: Programmable voltage 1

B21 6DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 6: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B22 6DIO4 ISP Site 6: Digital input/output 4

B23 GND Ground

B24 6VPROG1 ISP Site 6: Programmable voltage 1

B25 7DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 7: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B26 7DIO4 ISP Site 7: Digital input/output 4

B27 GND Ground

B28 7VPROG1 ISP Site 7: Programmable voltage 1

B29 8DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 8: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B30 8DIO4 ISP Site 8: Digital input/output 4

B31 GND Ground

B32 8VPROG1 ISP Site 8: Programmable voltage 1

C1 1DIO2 ISP Site 1: Digital input/output 2

C2 1DIO5 ISP Site 1: Digital input/output 5

C3 1CLKOUT ISP Site 1: Clock output

C4 GND Ground

C5 2DIO2 ISP Site 2: Digital input/output 2

C6 2DIO5 ISP Site 2: Digital input/output 5

C7 2CLKOUT ISP Site 2: Clock output

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Pin # Signal Name Description

C8 GND Ground

C9 3DIO2 ISP Site 3: Digital input/output 2

C10 3DIO5 ISP Site 3: Digital input/output 5

C11 3CLKOUT ISP Site 3: Clock output

C12 GND Ground

C13 4DIO2 ISP Site 4: Digital input/output 2

C14 4DIO5 ISP Site 4: Digital input/output 5

C15 4CLKOUT ISP Site 4: Clock output

C16 GND Ground

C17 5DIO2 ISP Site 5: Digital input/output 2

C18 5DIO5 ISP Site 5: Digital input/output 5

C19 5CLKOUT ISP Site 5: Clock output

C20 GND Ground

C21 6DIO2 ISP Site 6: Digital input/output 2

C22 6DIO5 ISP Site 6: Digital input/output 5

C23 6CLKOUT ISP Site 6: Clock output

C24 GND Ground

C25 7DIO2 ISP Site 7: Digital input/output 2

C26 7DIO5 ISP Site 7: Digital input/output 5

C27 7CLKOUT ISP Site 7: Clock output

C28 GND Ground

C29 8DIO2 ISP Site 8: Digital input/output 2

C30 8DIO5 ISP Site 8: Digital input/output 5

C31 8CLKOUT ISP Site 8: Clock output

C32 GND Ground

Table 3.2: ISP GROUP B Connector Signals

Pin # Signal Name Description

A1 9DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 9: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A2 9DIO3 ISP Site 9: Digital input/output 3

A3 9DIO6 ISP Site 9: Digital input/output 6

A4 9VPROG0 ISP Site 9: Programmable voltage 0

A5 10DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 10: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A6 10DIO3 ISP Site 10: Digital input/output 3

A7 10DIO6 ISP Site 10: Digital input/output 6

A8 10VPROG0 ISP Site 10: Programmable voltage 0

A9 11DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 11: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A10 11DIO3 ISP Site 11: Digital input/output 3

A11 11DIO6 ISP Site 11: Digital input/output 6

A12 11VPROG0 ISP Site 11: Programmable voltage 0

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A13 12DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 12: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A14 12DIO3 ISP Site 12: Digital input/output 3

A15 12DIO6 ISP Site 12: Digital input/output 6

A16 12VPROG0 ISP Site 12: Programmable voltage 0

A17 13DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 13: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A18 13DIO3 ISP Site 13: Digital input/output 3

A19 13DIO6 ISP Site 13: Digital input/output 6

A20 13VPROG0 ISP Site 13: Programmable voltage 0

A21 14DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 14: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A22 14DIO3 ISP Site 14: Digital input/output 3

A23 14DIO6 ISP Site 14: Digital input/output 6

A24 14VPROG0 ISP Site 14: Programmable voltage 0

A25 15DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 15: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A26 15DIO3 ISP Site 15: Digital input/output 3

A27 15DIO6 ISP Site 15: Digital input/output 6

A28 15VPROG0 ISP Site 15: Programmable voltage 0

A29 16DIO0/AO0 ISP Site 16: Digital input/output 0 or analog output 0

A30 16DIO3 ISP Site 16: Digital input/output 3

A31 16DIO6 ISP Site 16: Digital input/output 6

A32 16VPROG0 ISP Site 16: Programmable voltage 0

B1 9DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 9: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B2 9DIO4 ISP Site 9: Digital input/output 4

B3 GND Ground

B4 9VPROG1 ISP Site 9: Programmable voltage 1

B5 10DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 10: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B6 10DIO4 ISP Site 10: Digital input/output 4

B7 GND Ground

B8 10VPROG1 ISP Site 10: Programmable voltage 1

B9 11DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 11: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B10 11DIO4 ISP Site 11: Digital input/output 4

B11 GND Ground

B12 11VPROG1 ISP Site 11: Programmable voltage 1

B13 12DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 12: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B14 12DIO4 ISP Site 12: Digital input/output 4

B15 GND Ground

B16 12VPROG1 ISP Site 12: Programmable voltage 1

B17 13DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 13: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B18 13DIO4 ISP Site 13: Digital input/output 4

B19 GND Ground

B20 13VPROG1 ISP Site 13: Programmable voltage 1

B21 14DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 14: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B22 14DIO4 ISP Site 14: Digital input/output 4

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Pin # Signal Name Description

B23 GND Ground

B24 14VPROG1 ISP Site 14: Programmable voltage 1

B25 15DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 15: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B26 15DIO4 ISP Site 15: Digital input/output 4

B27 GND Ground

B28 15VPROG1 ISP Site 15: Programmable voltage 1

B29 16DIO1/AO1 ISP Site 16: Digital input/output 1 or analog output 1

B30 16DIO4 ISP Site 16: Digital input/output 4

B31 GND Ground

B32 16VPROG1 ISP Site 16: Programmable voltage 1

C1 9DIO2 ISP Site 9: Digital input/output 2

C2 9DIO5 ISP Site 9: Digital input/output 5

C3 9CLKOUT ISP Site 9: Clock output

C4 GND Ground

C5 10DIO2 ISP Site 10: Digital input/output 2

C6 10DIO5 ISP Site 10: Digital input/output 5

C7 10CLKOUT ISP Site 10: Clock output

C8 GND Ground

C9 11DIO2 ISP Site 11: Digital input/output 2

C10 11DIO5 ISP Site 11: Digital input/output 5

C11 11CLKOUT ISP Site 11: Clock output

C12 GND Ground

C13 12DIO2 ISP Site 12: Digital input/output 2

C14 12DIO5 ISP Site 12: Digital input/output 5

C15 12CLKOUT ISP Site 12: Clock output

C16 GND Ground

C17 13DIO2 ISP Site 13: Digital input/output 2

C18 13DIO5 ISP Site 13: Digital input/output 5

C19 13CLKOUT ISP Site 13: Clock output

C20 GND Ground

C21 14DIO2 ISP Site 14: Digital input/output 2

C22 14DIO5 ISP Site 14: Digital input/output 5

C23 14CLKOUT ISP Site 14: Clock output

C24 GND Ground

C25 15DIO2 ISP Site 15: Digital input/output 2

C26 15DIO5 ISP Site 15: Digital input/output 5

C27 15CLKOUT ISP Site 15: Clock output

C28 GND Ground

C29 16DIO2 ISP Site 16: Digital input/output 2

C30 16DIO5 ISP Site 16: Digital input/output 5

C31 16CLKOUT ISP Site 16: Clock output

C32 GND Ground

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3.3 Control Connector

The “CONTROL” D-Sub connector is used to communicate with the host
system and for integration with automatic programming/testing equipment.

Note: all control signals are referenced to GND_I, separate

i

from GND.
This allows a host system to safely communicate with

FlashRunner Quattro even when the target board has a
different ground reference than the host system’s (and it’s
not possible to connect them together).

Additionally, in order to avoid undesired current loops
between the FlashRunner power supply and the target
board, a power supply with a floating output (ground not
referenced to the earth potential) should be used.

C1
B1

1

3

“CONTROL” Connector

Figure 3.2: Control Connector

Table 3.3: Control Connector Signals

Pin # Signal Name Description

A1 SEL0 Script selection 0 (input, referenced to GND_I)

A2 SEL1 Script selection 1 (input, referenced to GND_I)

A3 SEL2 Script selection 2 (input, referenced to GND_I)

A4 SEL3 Script selection 3 (input, referenced to GND_I)

A5 SEL4 Script selection 4 (input, referenced to GND_I)

A6 SG0 ISP site selection 0 (input, referenced to GND_I)

A7 SG1 ISP site selection 1 (input, referenced to GND_I)

A8 5V_I_FUSE 5V output (output, fuse-protected, referenced to GND_I)

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Pin # Signal Name Description

A9 GND_I Ground

A10 GND_I Ground

A11 GND_I Ground

A12 GND_I Ground

A13 GND_I Ground

A14 GND_I Ground

A15 GND_I Ground

A16 GND_I Ground

B1 START1 Programming module 1 START (input , referenced to GND_I, active low)

B2 BUSY1 Programming module 1 BUSY (output, referenced to GND_I, active low)

B3 PASS1 Programming module 1 PASS (output , referenced to GND_I, active low)

B4 FAIL1 Programming module 1 FAIL (output , referenced to GND_I, active low)

B5 5V_I_FUSE 5V output (output, fuse-protected, referenced to GND_I)

B6 GND_I Ground

B7 GND_I Ground

B8 GND_I Ground

B9 GND_I Ground

B10 GND_I Ground

B11 GND_I Ground

B12 START2 Programming module 2 START (input , referenced to GND_I, active low)

B13 BUSY2 Programming module 2 BUSY (output, referenced to GND_I, active low)

B14 PASS2 Programming module 2 PASS (output , referenced to GND_I, active low)

B15 FAIL2 Programming module 2 FAIL (output , referenced to GND_I, active low)

B16 5V_I_FUSE 5V output (output, fuse-protected, referenced to GND_I)

C1 START3 Programming module 3 START (input , referenced to GND_I, active low)

C2 BUSY3 Programming module 3 BUSY (output, referenced to GND_I, active low)

C3 PASS3 Programming module 3 PASS (output , referenced to GND_I, active low)

C4 FAIL3 Programming module 3 FAIL (output , referenced to GND_I, active low)

C5 5V_I_FUSE 5V output (output, fuse-protected, referenced to GND_I)

C6 GND_I Ground

C7 GND_I Ground

C8 GND_I Ground

C9 GND_I Ground

C10 GND_I Ground

C11 GND_I Ground

C12 START4 Programming module 4 START (input , referenced to GND_I, active low)

C13 BUSY4 Programming module 4 BUSY (output, referenced to GND_I, active low)

C14 PASS4 Programming module 4 PASS (output , referenced to GND_I, active low)

C15 FAIL4 Programming module 4 FAIL (output , referenced to GND_I, active low)

C16 5V_I_FUSE 5V output (output, fuse-protected, referenced to GND_I)

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3.4 RS-232 Connector

The “RS-232” D-Sub connector can be used to communicate with the ATE
system.

Note: RS-232 signals are referenced to GND_I, separate

i

from GND.

NC

TX_RS232

RX_RS232

NC

GND_I

1

2

3

4

5

NC

6

NC

7

NC

8

NC

9

“RS-232”

Connector

Figure 3.3: RS-232 Connector

1µF

GND_I

3

Table 3.4: RS-232 Connector Signals

Pin # Signal Name Description

1 NC Not connected

2 TX_RS232 TX (output, referenced to GND_I, RS-232 levels)

3 RX_RS232 RX (input, referenced to GND_I, RS-232 levels)

4 NC Not connected

5 GND_I Ground

6 NC Not connected

7 NC Not connected

8 NC Not connected

9 NC Not connected

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4 Technical Specifications

4.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 4.1: Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Value

“POWER” Connector

Maximum supply voltage on line POWER (reference GND) -20V to +20V

“CONTROL” Connector

Maximum input voltage on lines START, SEL[4..0], SG[1..0] -2V to +20V

Maximum current on lines BUSY, PASS, FAIL ±10mA

“ISP GROUP” Connectors

Maximum input voltage on lines DIO/AO[1..0], DIO[6..2], CLKOUT -1V to +7V

Maximum current on lines DIO/AO[1..0], DIO[6..2], CLKOUT ±50mA

Maximum current on line VPROG0 500mA

Maximum current on line VPROG1 250mA

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“RS-232” Connector

Maximum input voltage on line RX_RS232 -25V to +25V

Maximum current on line TX_RS232 ±60mA

4.2 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating

Range

Table 4.2: DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range

Parameter Condition

Min Typ Max

“CONTROL” Connector

VIL (input low voltage) on lines START, SEL[4..0] 0V - 0.8V

VIH (input high voltage) on lines START, SEL[4..0] 2.4V - 15V

VOL (output low voltage) on lines BUSY, FAIL, PASS IOL = 4mA - - 0.8V

Value

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Parameter Condition

Value

Min Typ Max

VOH (output high voltage) on lines BUSY, FAIL,
PASS

4.5V - 5V

“RS-232” Connector

VIL (input low voltage) on line RX_RS232 - - 1.2V

VIH (input high voltage) on line RX_RS232 2.4V - -

VOL (output low voltage) on line TX_RS232 R

VOH (output high voltage) on line TX_RS232 R

= 3KΩ - - -5V

LOAD

= 3KΩ +5V - -

LOAD

“ISP GROUP” Connectors

VIL (input low voltage) on lines DIO Configured as digital lines - - 0.3V

VIH (input high voltage) on lines DIO Configured as digital lines 0.7V

VOL (output low voltage) on lines DIO, CLKOUT Configured as digital lines,

VOH (output high voltage) on lines DIO, CLKOUT Configured as digital lines,

VOL (output low voltage) on lines DIO, CLKOUT Configured as digital lines,

VOH (output high voltage) on lines DIO, CLKOUT Configured as digital lines,

IOH current (source) on lines DIO Configured as input with

DIO/AO[1..0] voltage Configured as analog output 0V - 14.5V

DIO/AO[1..0] IO current (sink and source) Configured as analog output - - ±40mA

IOH current (source) on lines DIO/AO[1..0] Configured as analog lines

VPROG0 output voltage 1.6V - 5.5V

VPROG0 current (source) - - 500mA

VPROG1 output voltage 3.5V - 13V

VPROG1 current (source) - - 250mA

V

= 3V, IOL = 12mA

PROG0

V

= 3V, IOH = 12mA

PROG0

V

= 5.5V, IOL = 24mA

PROG0

V

= 5.5V, IOH = 24mA

PROG0

active pull-ups

with active pull-ups

- V

PROG0

- - 0.36V

2.56V - -

- - 0.36V

4.86V - -

- 3.4mA -

- 5.5mA -

PROG0

PROG0

“POWER” Connector

Supply voltage

Power consumption - - 3.5A

9V - 18V

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Table 4.3: AC Characteristics

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Parameter Condition

Value

Min Typ Max

t

on lines DIO[6..2],

RISE

DIO[1..0], CLKOUT when
configured as digital output
push-pull

t

on lines DIO[6..2],

FALL

DIO[1..0], CLKOUT when
configured as digital output
push-pull

t

on lines DIO/AO[1..0]

RISE

configured as analog output

t

on lines DIO/AO[1..0]

FALL

configured as analog output

t

on line VPROG0

RISE

t

on line VPROG0

FALL

t

on line VPROG1

RISE

t

on line VPROG1

FALL

CLKOUT frequency 0MHz - 50MHz

V

= 1.8V - 40ns

PROG0

V

= 3.3V - 30ns

PROG0

V

= 5V

PROG0

V

= 1.8V - 35ns

PROG0

V

= 3.3V - 25ns

PROG0

V

= 5V

PROG0

V

= 3V - 7µs

PROG1

V

= 12V - 11µs

PROG1

V

= 14.5V

PROG1

V

= 3V - 8µs

PROG1

V

= 12V - 20µs

PROG1

V

= 14.5V

PROG1

V

= 0-1.8V Load: 15Ω//10mF (see figure 4.1a) - 10ms

PROG0

V

= 0-3.3V Load: 22Ω//10mF (see figure 4.1a) - 15ms

PROG0

V

= 0-5.5V Load: 22Ω//10mF (see figure 4.1a) - 20ms

PROG0

V

= 1.8-0V - 300ms

PROG0

V

= 3.3-0V - 350ms

PROG0

V

= 5.5-0V

PROG0

V

= 0-3V Load: 10Ω//1mF (see figure 4.1a) - 1.3ms

PROG1

V

= 0-5V Load: 47Ω//1mF (see figure 4.1a) - 1.8ms

PROG1

V

= 0-14.5V Load: 94Ω//1mF (see figure 4.1a) - 13ms

PROG1

V

= 3-0V - 18ms

PROG1

V

= 5-0V - 30ms

PROG1

V

= 14.5-0V

PROG1

Load: 470Ω//100pF
(see figure 4.1a)

Load: 470Ω//100pF
(see figure 4.1a)

Load: 4.7KΩ//100pF
(see figure 4.1a)

Load: 100pF (see figure 4.1b)

Load: 10mF (see figure 41b)

Load: 1mF (see figure 4.1b)

- 25ns

- 25ns

- 12µs

- 30µs

- 350ms

- 45ms

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4

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FlashRunner

a

b

FlashRunner

R C

Figure 4.1: Load Conditions

4.4 Multiplexing Characteristics

Table 4.4: Multiplexing Characteristics (FR04A08)

Parameter Value

Switch type on lines DIO/AO[1..0], DIO[6..2], CLKOUT Reed Relay

Switch type on lines VPROG[1..0] Reed Relay

Off resistance on lines DIO/AO[1..0] 1012Ω Typ

Off resistance on lines DIO[6..2], CLKOUT 1012Ω Typ

Off resistance on lines VPROG[1..0] 1012Ω Typ

On resistance on lines DIO/AO[1..0] 100mΩ Max

On resistance on lines DIO[6..2], CLKOUT 100mΩ Max

On resistance on lines VPROG[1..0] 100mΩ Max

Open time 20µs Max

Close time 100µs Max

Relay life 100mΩ Max

C

Table 4.5: Multiplexing Characteristics FR04A16)

Parameter Value

Switch type on lines DIO/AO[1..0], DIO[6..2], CLKOUT CMOS

Switch type on lines VPROG[1..0] Reed Relay

Off resistance on lines DIO/AO[1..0] 29Ω Typ

Off resistance on lines DIO[6..2], CLKOUT 159Ω Typ

Off resistance on lines VPROG[1..0] 1012Ω Typ

On resistance on lines DIO/AO[1..0] 4Ω Typ

On resistance on lines DIO[6..2], CLKOUT 2.5Ω Typ

On resistance on lines VPROG[1..0] 100mΩ Max

Bandwidth on lines DIO/AO[1..0] 120MHz Typ

Bandwidth on lines DIO[6..2], CLKOUT 200MHz Typ

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Open time 20µs Max

Close time 100µs Max

Relay life on lines DIO/AO[1..0], DIO[6..2], CLKOUT Unlimited

Relay life on lines VPROG[1..0] 100MCycles Typ

4.5 Physical and Environmental Specifications

Table 4.6: Physical and Environmental Specifications

Parameter Value

Dimensions, without mounting brackets 165 x 155 x 50 mm

Dimensions, without mounting brackets 180 x 155 x 55 mm

“ISP GROUP” connectors type 96 way, 3 row, DIN 41612, reverse, pitch = 2.54mm (female)

“CONTROL” connector type 48 way, 3 row, DIN 41612, reverse, pitch = 2.54mm (female)

“RS-232” connector type 9-pin, 2.54mm-pitch, D-Sub (female)

“LAN” connector type RJ-45 connector

“POWER” connector type Terminal block connector, pitch = 5.08mm

Operating temperature 0-50°C

Operating humidity 90% max (without condensation)

Storage temperature 0-70°C

Storage humidity 90% max (without condensation)

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