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MaxLoader User’s Guide

About This Manual

TopMax/ChipMax/ChipMax2/TopMaxII/UniMax/ProMax-8G (4G) User Guide explains how to install and run the programming software in your computer.

Chapter 2 contains instructions for installing and running MaxLoader.

Chapter 3 describes the most popular programmable devices.

Chapter 4 contains all terms and symbols used in the manual.

Chapter 5 describes basic operating examples of programmers.

Chapter 6 is organized by main operating commands and gives detailed instructions on each command.

Chapter 7 provides troubleshooting information for identifying and solving problems with programmers. It provides a detailed guide for EE Tools’ technical support and return material procedures.

Chapter 8 introduces a useful product, EPROM Emulator.

Chapter 9 describes the recent information of NAND Flash

Chapter 10 contains glossary about programmable devices and package types.

This Manual assumes that you have a working knowledge of your personal computer and its operating conventions.

General Description

TopMax/ChipMax/ChipMax2/TopMaxII/UniMax/ProMax-8G /4G are software driven device programmers that support a wide variety of programmable devices including: EPROM, EEPROM, Serial PROM, EPLD, PEEL, GAL, FPGA, and single chip Microcontroller.

TopMax/ChipMax easily connects to the parallel printer port of any IBM PC, and can operate with a full spectrum of IBM compatibles: PC 386, 486, Pentium, PS/2, portable (laptop), and clone computers. TopMaxII/UniMax/ProMax-8G (4G) connects to the USB(2.0) port of any IBM PC, and can operate with a full spectrum of IBM compatibles.

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2. GETTING STARTED / INSTALLATION MaxLoader User’s GuideTo Install the software from a CD drive 1. INTRODUCTION4. TERMS AND SYMBOLS USED IN THE GUIDE PLD FeaturesSAFETY NOTE CONVENTIONS MICROCONTROLLERMaxLoader User’s Guide BufferDevice Config Test This feature is for only TopMax, TopMaxIIHow to program write one file into different sockets ? How to program write buffer blocks data into different sockets ?7. TROUBLE SHOOTING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT 9. ABOUT NAND FLASH MEMORY 8. OTHER PRODUCTS10. GLOSSARY MaxLoader User’s Guide1. INTRODUCTION Programmer Models for PC USB InterfaceEE Tools, Inc Programmer Models for PC USB Interface Multi-Sockets Programmer Models for PC parallel InterfaceMaxLoader User’s Guide General Description About This ManualHardware Installation To install software and connect to PC for USB programmersTo Install the software from a CD drive 2. GETTING STARTED / INSTALLATION Installation Requirementsƒ Follow the steps below for Windows MaxLoader User’s Guide 5. Set up MaxLoader software ƒ Follow the steps below for installation for USB 2.0 driverMaxLoader User’s Guide MaxLoader User’s Guide MaxLoader User’s Guide MaxLoader User’s Guide 9. Execute MaxLoader and choose Programmer model10. Choose your programmer that is ready to be use in your computer To install the Software for parallel port programmers Select Product NVM Hierarchy 3. FAMILIES OF PROGRAMMABLE DEVICESƒ NVM Non Volatile Memory ƒ ROM Read Only Memory ƒ OTP One Time Programmable ROM ƒ EPROM Erasable Programmable ROMMaxLoader User’s Guide Flash Memory Flash Memory TechnologiesSerial Flash EEPROM Performance ComparisonSerial EEPROM ƒ Xilinx 17xx familyNon-Typical Devices 8-bit 1-Megabits Erasing an EPROM 16-bit 1-MegabitsPLD Features Microcontroller About “Device ID” and “Auto Select” on EE Tools programmers Protection and Watchdog timer, and etc. To program this fuse1. Program the EPROM portion of the device 2. Click on Option 3. Make any changes if necessaryTo Find a Device ID 4. TERMS AND SYMBOLS USED IN THE GUIDE Safety Note ConventionsOther terms and definitions are as follows Choosing a Right Adapter MaxLoader User’s Guide Different Device PackagesPLCC TSOPMaxLoader User’s Guide Different Programming AdaptersPLCC-TO-DIP TSOP-TO-DIPProgramming an EPROM with data 5. QUICK START EXAMPLESMaxLoader User’s Guide Source Device Programmed AMD 27C256 Duplicating an EPROM from a master IC deviceBasic Menu Screen Information Option Information 6. MAXLOADER OPERATIONSTarget Device Erased or blank INTEL 27C256 SplitAdditional Option Information for Non PLD Devices PinsSystem Information CounterFile Verification errorStart Start address of memory that contains serialized data End End address of memoryƒ Intel HEX Format ƒ Binary Formatƒ Motorola S HEX Format 02 0000 02 4A29 Check Sum Index address Record type AddressRecord Length ƒ TEKTRONIX HEX FORMAT ƒ ASCII HEX format00001102444154414D414E2053332053455249414C8F 01000001 ƒ JEDEC Standard PLD devices only Global Engineering Documents Inc. at 800Electronic Industries Association at 202 Sum Check File / Load ƒ POF file Altera EPMxxx devices onlyFile / Reload File/ Load Project File/ Save ProjectFile / Save File/ Save Log MaxLoader User’s GuideThe .txt file can be saved in any folder, and opened in “Note Pad.” MaxLoader User’s Guide File/ Save All MessagesMaxLoader User’s Guide BufferFind Buffer / Edit BufferThe data looking for ASCII value The data looking for HEX valueFind Next Fill BufferFill random data Fill Buffer Copy bufferMaxLoader User’s Guide Enter certain data between 2 different buffer locationsMaxLoader User’s Guide Clear bufferSet editor to view mode Print bufferMaxLoader User’s Guide This mode allows you not to modify data in the bufferSet Editor to binary mode Set editor to edit modeMaxLoader User’s Guide Data in buffer can be modified in this modeSet editor to 16 bitword Hex Set editor to 8 bitbyte HexMaxLoader User’s Guide The data in current buffer will be changed as 8-bit hex valueSet editor to 32 bitdouble word Hex Set default editor modeMaxLoader User’s Guide The data in current buffer will be changed as 32-bit modeSwap nibble Set default Reset EditorMaxLoader User’s Guide The cursor mode will be the first data in addressSwap Word Swap byteMaxLoader User’s Guide Swap each 8-bit 1-byte data in each 16-bit4-byte blockJedec editor Swap double wordClear Device CloseBuffer / Edit UES Device / Select by history Select ƒ Select / PLD ƒ Select / E EPROM, FLASHƒ Select / Microcontroller ƒ Select / PROMMaxLoader User’s Guide Select / Device informationDevice / Change Algorithm Device / Blank Check Device / Auto Menu OptionCHECK routine after they are secured even though they are not blank CAUTION Some devices such as Philips P98C52 can pass the BLANKƒ Memory device Device / Programƒ Programmable Logic Device operation ƒ 28C256, 28C010, etcCopy from a master chip to a new chip ƒ Microchip PIC devicesƒ MOTOROLA MC68HC908 devices ƒ Serial EEPROMsƒ Atmel or Xilinx Device / Verify Device / ReadDevice / Data Compare Device / EraseDevice / Security Device / Option Device / EncryptionTest / RAM Test Device / AutoDRAM types tested SRAM type testedTest / Vector Test Optional Operation Test / IC TestX value DelayConfig Config / Select ProductTest Config Option / Buffer Clear Before File Loading Config / Config OptionConfig Option / Verify After Reading Config Option / Blank Check Before ProgrammingConfig Option / verify after programming Config Option / Byte order swappingMaxLoader User’s Guide byte swap = disabledConfig Option / Device Insert Test Config Option / Device ID CheckMaxLoader User’s Guide Config Option / Sound Config Option / Default Buffer ValueConfig Option / 32 Bit Checksum MaxLoader User’s Guide Config Option / Port TopMax, ChipMaxA parallel port address can be determined by the MaxLoader TopMax ChipMax softwareUSB option / Enable START button Config Option / USB Option USB programmerUSB option / Enable “START ALL” button Enabling #4 socket to be master socketUSB option / Good LED off on socket open Config Option / Gang Split Select Enabling any button to be a “Start Key”MaxLoader User’s Guide NOTE Do not run this operation in “Concurrent Mode” SplitByte $0001 Byte $0003Config Option / Address These addresses will be applied for programming the buffer data Device AddressNOTE Device size for different devices File LoadFile Save Config Option / Auto IncConfig / Hardware test Config / Concurrent gang modecontrol. You can execute individual socket with corresponding start button or all sockets together with pressing any of START button Enabling any button to be a “Start Key” The individual socket with a serial number can be executed once the Start button is pressed. After check the Enables START ALL button box in Config option, all 8 sockets will be executed when you click on any of the “START” key in Gang program. The START ALL button make all socket If the box is not checked, individual socket will be executed once the button that contains a serial number actual programming socket is clickedClose How to program write one file into different sockets ? MaxLoader User’s GuideEPROM EXAMPLE 1 PROGRAM 8 OF 27128 EPROMS WITH SAME DATA Click for individual socket operation MaxLoader User’s GuideClick for operating all sockets at once, concurrent mode This option is not available for all other devices that are not 8-bit EPROMs. The menu screen below illustrates that there is no Set Program button because the device selected DA28F320J5 is not 8-bit EPROM How to program write buffer blocks data into different sockets ?MaxLoader User’s Guide NOTE Who may need the “set Programming?”MaxLoader User’s Guide Config / Enter Supervisor Mode Config / Enter Production ModeConfig / Language Config / Set Password2. Software Updates 7. TROUBLE SHOOTING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT3. Testing the Hardware 1. Registration4. Quick Self-Diagnostics 5. Contacting Customer Support 6. Service Information Electronic Engineering Tools, Inc4620 Fortran Drive, Suite 102 San Jose, CA 95134, USA. Tel Fax 7. Limited One-Year Warranty MaxLoader User’s Guide 8. Useful Web Site Addresses/ Phone Numbers10. EPROM Emulator Manufacturers 9. Programming Adapter Manufacturers8. OTHER PRODUCTS Optional EPROM Emulator9. ABOUT NAND FLASH MEMORY Comparison of NOR and NAND Flash technologiesMaxLoader User’s Guide Why NAND Flash How to Program NAND FlashMaxLoader User’s Guide 10. GLOSSARY How to READ NAND FlashBipolar PROM Blank CheckFunctional Test FPGAFuse Gang ProgrammerJEDEC HEX fileJEDEC file Memory deviceNon-Volatile MicrocontrollerOscillator PackageSerial Memory PQFPSocket module SOICUV Erasable TSOPVerify Word width