Features

GENERAL

• BeeProg2C is USB-compatible, MS Windows (from Windows XP to Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit) based Elnec universal programmers, built to meet the strong demand of the small manufacturing and developers community for the fast and reliable universal programmer.
• BeeProg2C programmer have hardware identical with the BeeProg2 programmer, the differences are only in software. BeeProg2C have next limitations against BeeProg2:
  • unsupported obsolete bipolar chips (PROMs and PLDs)
  • unsupported obsolete EPROMs with programming voltage 21V and above
  • unsupported obsolete 2708 EPROMs
  • unsupported obsolete microcontrollers MCS48 series
  • unsupported obsolete microcontrollers 8751/8752 with programming voltage 21V and above
  • unsupported some very obsolete chips and special implementations
  • LPT port connection usage is disabled in software
• BeeProg2C programmer can be any time upgraded to BeeProg2 using BeeProg2C to BeeProg2 upgrade kit
• Supports all kinds of types and silicon technologies of today and tomorrow programmable devices without family-specific module. You have freedom to choose the optimal device for your design. Using built-in in-circuit serial programming (ISP) connector, the programmer is able to program ISP capable chips in circuit.
• BeeProg2C isn't only a programmer, but also a tester of TTL/CMOS logic ICs and memories. Furthermore, it allows generation of user-definable test pattern sequences.
• Provides very competitive price coupled with excellent hardware design for reliable programming.
• Extremely fast programming due to high-speed FPGA driven hardware and execution of time-critical routines inside of the programmer. As a result, when used in manually-operated production, this one-socket-programmer in most cases waits for an operator.
• BeeProg2C interfaces with any IBM PC compatible personal computers, running MS Windows OS, through USB (2.0 HigSpeed) port. After upgrade to BeeProg2 can be also used through parallel (printer) port.

HARDWARE

• FPGA based totally reconfigurable 48 powerful TTL pindrivers provide H/L/pull_up/pull_down and read capability for each pin of socket. Advanced pindrivers incorporate high-quality high-speed circuitry to deliver signals without overshoot or ground bounce for all supported devices. Improved pin drivers drivers operate down to 1.8V so you'll be ready to program the full range of today's advanced low-voltage devices.
• The programmer performs device insertion test based on the check of proper signal path between the programmer and programmed device before it programs each device. In dependence on programming configuration it identifies missed or poor contact between programmed device and the ZIF socket of the programming adapter (or the programmer directly), missed or poor contact between the programming adapter and the programmer and it's also able to indicate wrong position of device in the ZIF socket of the programmer / the programming adapter (moved, rotated, backward oriented). These capabilities, supported by overcurrent protection and signature-byte check help prevent chip damage due to operator error.
• The selftest capability allow to run diagnostic part of software to thoroughly check the health of the programmer.
• Built-in protection circuits eliminate damage of programmer and/or programmed device due to environment or operator failure. All the inputs of the BeeProg2C programmer, including the ZIF socket, connection to PC and power supply input, are protected against ESD up to 15kV.
• BeeProg2C programmer performs programming verification at the marginal level of supply voltage, which, obviously, improves programming yield, and guarantees long data retention.
• When programming specification require, the (BeeProg2C) programmer performs programming verification at the marginal levelof supply voltage, which, obviously, improves programming yield, and guarantees long data retention.
• Various programming adapters are available to handle device in PLCC, JLCC, SOIC, SDIP, SOP, PSOP, SSOP, TSOP, TSOPII, TSSOP, QFP, PQFP, TQFP, VQFP, QFN (MLF), SON, BGA, EBGA, FBGA, VFBGA, UBGA, FTBGA, LAP, CSP, SCSP, LQFP, MQFP, HVQFN, QLP, QIP and other packages.

SOFTWARE

• Programmer is driven by an easy-to-use control program with pull-down menu, hot keys and on-line help. Selecting of device is performed by its class, by manufacturer or simply by typing a fragment of vendor name and/or part number.
• Standard device-related commands (read, blank check, program, verify, erase) are boosted by some test functions (insertion test, signature-byte check), and some special functions (autoincrement, production mode - start immediately after insertion of chip into socket).
• All known data formats are supported. Automatic file format detection and conversion during loading of file.
• The rich-featured auto-increment function enables one to assign individual serial numbers to each programmed device - or simply increments a serial number, or the function enables one to read serial numbers or any programmed device identification signatures from a file.
• The software also provide a many information about programmed device. As a special, the drawings of all available packages are provided. The software provide also explanation of chip labelling (the meaning of prefixes and suffixes at the chips) for each supported chip.
• The software provide a full information for ISP implementation: Description of ISP connector pins for currently selected chip, recommended target design around in-circuit programmed chip and other necessary information.
• The remote control feature allows to be PG4UW software flow controlled by other application – either using .BAT file commands or using DLL file. DLL file, examples (C/PAS/VBASIC/.NET) and manual are part of standard software delivery.
• Jam files of JEDEC standard JESD-71 are interpreted by Jam Player. Jam files are generated by design software which is provided by manufacturer of respective programmable device. Chips are programmed in-ZIF or through ISP connector (IEEE 1149.1 Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) interface).
• VME files are interpreted by VME Player. VME file is a compressed binary variation of SVF file and contains high-level IEEE 1149.1 bus operations. SVF files are interpreted by SVF Player. SVF file (Serial Vector Format) contains high-level IEEE 1149.1 bus operations. SVF files are generated by design software which is provided by manufacturer of respective programmable device. Chips are programmed in-ZIF or through ISP connector (IEEE 1149.1 Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) interface). VME files are generated by design software which is provided by manufacturer of respective programmable device. Chips are programmed in-ZIF or through ISP connector (IEEE 1149.1 Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) interface).
• Multiple devices are possible to program and test via JTAG chain: JTAG chain (ISP-Jam), JTAG chain (ISP-VME), JTAG chain (ISP-SVF) or JTAG chain (ISP-STP).
• Attaching of more BeeProg2 programmers to the same PC (through USB port) is achieved a powerful multiprogramming system, which support as many chips, as are supported by BeeProg2 programmer and without obvious decreasing of programming speed. It is important to know, there is a concurrent multiprogramming - each programmer works independently and each programmer can program different chip, if necessary.

Care for the customers

• New Device Request (AlgOR Service)
• It is important to remember, that a support of most of the new devices requires only a software update, because the BeeProg2C is truly a universal programmer. With our prompt service you can have new device added to the list of supported devices within hours! See AlgOR (Algorithm On Request) service and OnDemand software for details.
• This service is almost in all cases free. Please note that we can ask customer to share the cost if development cost is too high.


• Free life-time software updates
• Most current version of Elnec programmers software with support of newly added devices is available for free here.


• Free Technical support
• Elnec provide customers technical support (WebForm/e-mail based) available usually within few hours, at the latest next working day.


• Keep-Current service
• Keep-Current service means, that Elnec ships the latest version of programmer software and updated user documentation (Keep-Current package) to customer . The Keep-Current service is your hassle-free guarantee that you achieving the highest quality programming on Elnec programmers, at minimal cost.


• Prompt delivery
• Combination of extensive stock, flexible manufacturing and shipping of Elnec products by world class carriers (like DHL) warrants customers very fast and secure delivery of ordered Elnec products. Products ordered before 10 a.m. (CET) will be dispatched the same working day (if products are in stock and the payment is done by Online payment (CardPay, PayPal).


Warranty
• Advanced design of the BeeProg2C universal programmer, including protective circuits, original brand components, careful manufacturing and burning-in allow us to provide a three-year warranty on parts and workmanship of the programmer (limited 25 000-cycle warranty on ZIF sockets).
• Elnec provides free shipping of programmer repaired under warranty back to customer world wide. Warranty is valid from the date of purchase.
• Preferential handling of repair requests ensures registration of the product that should be done within 60 days from the date of purchase here.

Hardware specification

Base unit, DACs

• USB 2.0 high-speed compatible port, up to 480 Mbit/s transfer rate
• FPGA based IEEE 1284 slave printer port, up to 1MB/s transfer rate (useable after upgrade to BeeProg2)
• on-board intelligence: powerful microprocessor and FPGA based state machine
• three D/A converters for VCCP, VPP1, and VPP2, controllable rise and fall time
• VCCP range 0..8V/1A
• VPP1, VPP2 range 0..26V/1A
• selftest capability
• protection against surge and ESD on power supply input, parallel port connection
• banana jack for ESD wrist straps connection
• banana jack for connection to ground

ZIF socket, pindriver

• 48-pin DIL ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket accepts both 300/600 mil devices up to 48-pin
• pindrivers: 48 universal
• VCCP/VPP1/VPP2 can be connected to each pin
• perfect ground for each pin
• FPGA based TTL driver provides H, L, CLK, pull-up, pull-down on all pindriver pins
• analog pindriver output level selectable from 1.8 V up to 26V
• current limitation, overcurrent shutdown, power failure shutdown
• ESD protection on each pin of socket (IEC1000-4-2: 15kV air, 8kV contact)
• continuity test: each pin is tested before every programming operation

ISP connector

• 20-pin male type with missinsertion lock
• 6 TTL pindrivers, provides H, L, CLK, pull-up, pull-down; level H selectable from 1.8V up to 5V to handle all (low-voltage including) devices.
• 1x VCCP voltage (range 2V..7V/100mA), can be applied to two pins
• programmed chip voltage (VCCP) with both source/sink capability and voltage sense
• 1x VPP voltage (range 2V..25V/50mA), can be applied to six pins
• target system supply voltage (range 2V..6V/250mA)
• ESD protection on each pin of ISP connector (IEC1000-4-2: 15kV air, 8kV contact)
• two output signals, which indicate state of work result = LED OK and LED Error (active level: min 1.8V)
• input signal, switch YES! equivalent (active level: max 0.8V)

Software

• Algorithms: only manufacturer approved or certified algorithms are used. Custom algorithms are available at additional cost.
  
• Algorithm updates: software updates are available regulary, approx. every 4 weeks, free of charge. OnDemand version of software is available for highly needed chips support and/or bugs fixes. Available nearly daily.
  
• Main features: revision history, session logging, on-line help, device and algorithm information.
  

Device operations

• standard:
  • intelligent device selection by device type, manufacturer or typed fragment of part name
  • automatic ID-based selection of EPROM/Flash EPROM
  • blank check, read, verify
  • program
  • erase
  • configuration and security bit program
  • illegal bit test
  • checksum
  • interprete the Jam Standard Test and Programming Language (STAPL), JEDEC standard JESD-71
  • interprete the VME files compressed binary variation of SVF files
  • interprete the SVF files (Serial Vector Format)
  • interprete the Actel STAPL Player files
• security
  • insertion test
  • contact check
  • ID byte check
• special
  • production mode (automatic start immediately after device insertion)
  • multi-project mode
  • lot of serialization modes (more type of incremental modes, from-file mode, custom generator mode)
  • statistic
  • count-down mode

Buffer operations

• view/edit, find/replace
• fill/copy, move, byte swap, word/dword split
• checksum (byte, word)
• print

File load/save

• no download time because programmer is PC controlled
• automatic file type identification/recognition 
  Supported file formats
  • unformatted (raw) binary
  • HEX: Intel, Intel EXT, Motorola S-record, MOS, Exormax, Tektronix, ASCII-SPACE-HEX,, ASCII HEX, Renesas Consolidated HEX
  • Altera POF, JEDEC (ver. 3.0.A), eg. from ABEL, CUPL, PALASM, TANGO PLD, OrCAD PLD, PLD Designer ISDATA, etc.
  • JAM (JEDEC STAPL Format), JBC (Jam STAPL Byte Code), STAPL (STAPL File) JEDEC standard JESD-71
  • VME (ispVME file VME2.0/VME3.0)
  • SVF (Serial Vector Format revision E)
  • STP (Actel STAPL file)