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| MaxLoader User’s Guide |
| Device | : | The IC you are attempting to read, program, or verify. |
| Buffer | : | The work area in your computer memory to execute Read, Save, |
| Program, and Verify. The Buffer size may be from 64K to 32 Megabytes. | ||
NOTE: If the size of a device is bigger than the buffer size in your computer, MaxLoader will use the hard disk space (swapping). For this reason, the MaxLoader software can handle devices up to unlimited size of E(E)PROMs with your standard memory space ( a minimum of 512KB RAM memory is required).
Choosing a Right Adapter
Most programming adapters are simple package converters. They allow TSOP, QFP, SOIC, or PLCC devices to plug into the same device’s DIP footprint. These adapters are available for memory, logic, and Microcontrollers. They can often be used with many devices from various manufacturers. For devices that cannot use a generic footprint we have offered adapters to work with specific programmers.
Here is what you need to know to select an appropriate adapter.
1)A part number and manufacturer of your device.
2)A device package. (TSOP, PLCC, DIP, QFP, SOIC, etc.) (Refer to the following package drawings)
3)Pin numbers in your device.
4)In some cases you need to know your device package dimensions for SOIC, SSOP, and TSOP packages.
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