StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................... 3 PRODUCT INFORMATION ..............4 III. SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ............... 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS ..............5 4.1 Exterior ........................5 4.2.1 Pin Definition ..........................7 4.2.2 ICP Electrical Specification ......................7 4.3 ATE Port .........................
This user manual provides the descriptions of StarProg-ATE hardware features, applications and software installation guidelines. StarProg-ATE is a solution for updating the programmable memory of ICs that have been welded to the PCBA; it is also for R/D and productions. When working with production, StarProg-ATE supports the USB controls (This provides serial programming), standalone programming, and integrates with the controlling programming for ATE system.
√ √ Programming √ √ Multiple Programmers * *Multiple StarProg-ATE can be driven by 1PC III. III. System Requirement CPU: P4 or above OS: Win XP or above USB Port: USB 2.0 Free Disk Space: At least 1GB CD ROM: It is necessary for installing the software *When programming large volume ICs (ex.
StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual IV. Product Descriptions 4.1 Exterior A. Power Signal Light B. Operation Lights C. Start Button D. ICP Port and ATE Port A. Power Signal Light The light indicates the programmer is powered on. B. Operation Lights ...
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F. Mini USB Connector G. Micro SD Card Slot E. Power Connector The power inputs for off-line/standalone mode. (Please use the power adaptor that DediProg provided) F. Mini USB Connector Mini USB connector is for connecting the computer and the programmer when using Dediware.
Differential signal(Max 3.3V) *note1 VPROG0 (VCC) Voltage 1.2V~5.5V (Max 500mA) VPROG1 (Vpp) Voltage 5~16V (Max 150mA) 9~16 IO1~8 Voltage 1.2~5.5V ( Max 50mA ) 17~20 GPIO1~4 Voltage 1.2~5.5V ( Max 50mA ) Note: If you need the option, please contact Dediprog. www.dediprog.com...
StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual 4.3 ATE Port 4.3.1 Pin Definitions Pin1~Pin2 are all for optical coupler interfaces, which protects the programmer and improves the steadiness of the ATE system. OPTO_GND OPTO_GND SEL0 SEL1 SEL2 Reset OPT_VCC OPT_VCC OPT_Start...
StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual 4.3.2 ATE specifications Pins Name Ranges SEL0~2 Voltage 5~24V (Max 20mA) Reset Voltage 5~24V (Max 20mA) 7、8 OPT_VCC Voltage 5~24V 9~12 OPT_Start、OPT_Busy、 Voltage 5~24V (Max 20mA) OPT_Pass、OPT_Fail V. Dediware Quick Installation Guide The software is provided with the purchase of StarProg series programmers. The newest version will also be available on our website.
StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual 5.2 Install StarProg-ATE 1. Connect StarProg-ATE to a computer (Make sure the computer recognizes the programmer). 2. Connect ICP pins that are correspond to the PCBA. (Please see section VI. Applications more instructions) 3. Open Dediware to start programming.
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StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual 3. Select IC brand and part number (Make sure to select the model that includes ISP.) 4. Load the programming file. www.dediprog.com...
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StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual 5. Single Programming Operation 6. Batch Setup Step 1. Set up the Batch Setting in Config www.dediprog.com...
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StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual Step 2. Click Auto batch to start programming 7. Save and Load the Project File. SavePrj will save the entire select, load, and config settings into a project file (*.dprj). On the other hand, the Load Prj can import the previous project files.
StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual VI. Applications In the engineering mode, once the StarProg-ATE has been tested and created a project file (*.dprj), there are several methods to conduct a production. Method A. Through Dediware Operate and monitor all the production processes through Dediware. All the procedures will be recorded in the log and it can program serial numbers as well.
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Standalone does not require a computer for programming. Just insert a SD card with projects files, connects power cables to StarProg-ATE and press the start button to begin. Step 1: Test and save the project (*dprj) under Dediware engineering mode. Make sure you select “Start from handler”...
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StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual Step 3: Copy the batch files and the project files to StarProg-ATE’s mini SD card root through the card reader. Step 4: Insert mini SD card to the programmer and connect the power adaptor that we provided.
StarProg-ATE Engineering IC Programmer User Manual VII. ATE Integration (through ATE Port) There are two ways to use ATE port for standalone programming. If running a single standalone programming, then connect the StarProg-E and the ATE port as followings: OPTO_GND => Grounded with ATE system OPT_VCC =>...
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