Introduction - Elnec MEMprog2 User Manual

BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+

Introduction

BeeHive204 is very fast universal 4x 48-pindrive concurrent multiprogramming system
designed for high volume production programming with minimal operator effort. The chips are
programmed at near theoretical maximum programming speed.
BeeHive4+ is fast universal 4x 48-pindrive concurrent multiprogramming system
designed for high volume production programming with minimal operator effort. The chips are
programmed at near theoretical maximum programming speed.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ consist of four independent isolated universal programming
modules, based on the BeeProg2 / BeeProg+ programmer hardware. Therefore the sockets
can run asynchronously (concurrent programming mode). Each programming module starts
programming at the moment the chip is detected to be inserted in the socket properly -
independently on the status of other programming modules. It result three programming
modules works while you replace the programmed chip at the fourth.
Modular construction of hardware - the programming modules works independently - allows
for continuing operation when a part of the circuit becomes inoperable. It also makes service
quick and easy.
Hands-free operation: asynchronous and concurrent operation allows a chip to begin
programming immediately upon insertion of a chip. The operator merely removes the finished
chip and inserts a new chip. Operator training is therefore minimized...
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ support all kinds of types and silicon technologies of today and
tomorrow programmable devices without family-specific module. You can be sure the next
devices support require the software update and (if necessary) simple package converter
(programming adapter), therefore the ownership cost are minimized.
Using built-in in-circuit serial programming (ISP) connector, the programmer is able to
program ISP capable chips in circuit.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ provide very competitive price coupled with excellent hardware
design for reliable programming. It has probably best "value for money" programmer in this
class.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ provide very fast programming due to high-speed FPGA driven
hardware and execution of time-critical routines inside of the programmer. It is at least so fast
than competitors in this category, for many chips much faster than most competitors. As a
result, when used in production this programmer waits for an operator, and not the other way
round.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ interfaces with the IBM PC/compatible, portable or desktop
personal computers through USB (2.0) port.
BeeHive204 / BeeHive4+ provides a banana jack for ESD wrist straps connection to easy-to-
implement the ESD protection control and also other banana jack for earth wire.
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