Introduction - Equinox Systems Micro-ISP IV Series User Manual

Micro-ISP

Introduction

The Micro-ISP is a state-of-the-art device
programmer supporting the new range of
In-System Programmable (ISP)
microcontrollers from Atmel. These
microcontrollers feature serially
downloadable memory allowing both CODE
and DATA (if device features EEPROM) areas
to be updated in-system without physically
removing the target device from the
application board. The serial programming
is based around the industry standard SPI
protocol which is a 3-wire bus featuring
two data lines and a clock line.
The Micro-ISP programmer currently
supports the Atmel 89S, AVR™(90S),
ATmega and ATtiny microcontroller families
as standard.
The Micro-ISP programmer features
extremely fast programming speeds due to
the use of dedicated hardware to generate
the SPI waveforms.
Please Note:
This programmer is designed for development
use only.
IV User Manual V2.03
Series
MICRO-ISP DEVICE
PROGRAMMER HIGHLIGHTS
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State-of-the-art Device Programmer
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Supports In-System Programming (ISP)
of:
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Atmel 89S microcontroller family
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Atmel AVR(90S) microcontroller family
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Atmel ATmega microcontroller family
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Atmel ATtiny microcontroller family
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Powerful Windows Interface Software -
Meridian compatible with Win3.1, 95,
98 & NT
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Device Manufacturer Certification for
many algorithms
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Connects to spare PC Serial Port
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Straightforward hardware/software
installation
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Supports programming of security lock
bits
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The programmer firmware is field
upgradable allowing new devices and
enhancements to be added in the future
FAST programming times due to:
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Enhanced serial programming
algorithms
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SPI programming waveforms generated
by dedicated hardware
Two versions of the programmer are
available:
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Standard voltage : UISP-S4 (4.8-6.0V)
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Low voltage
1
: UISP-LV4 (3.3-6.0V)