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TopMax

Universal, fast programmer, capable of multiprogramming.

Short description:
  • very fast programming
  • 48-pins powerful pindrivers
  • DIL48 ZIF socket module in base configuration, no adapter required for any DIL devices
  • multiprogramming capability
  • connection to PC - parallel (printer) port
  • comfortable control program, DOS, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP


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Features

GENERAL

  • TopMax is a software expandable universal device programming workstation that supports a wide variety of programmable devices in addition to the capability of testing digital ICs.

  • The TopMax is the most sophisticated low-cost programmer available today.

  • A unique hardware/software architecture enables TopMax to easily grow in support and engineering software design capabilities as quickly as your device library requirement.

  • The state-of-art universal programmer offers you the most advanced programming facilities with the user-friendliest interface.

  • Since each pin is software addressable, new part numbers are being added to the list of supported devices through software upgrades. No new hardware to buy! It will prove to be one of the most reliable and long lasting instruments.

  • There is also an optional ROM emulator module that supports devices up to 4-Mbit.

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HARDWARE

  • TopMax features a 48-pin universal pin driver and an expandable TTL pin driver. This special technology allows you to control the programmers pin switches, so each pin can supply Vcc, Vpp, or GND. Pins can also be configured for TTL high/low levels with pull-high/pull-low, high-speed clock and tri-state. This advanced pin design lets you program any DIP devices up to 48 pins without an adapter. It also ensures the support full rang of today and future devices on the market.

IC-Tester

  • TopMax allows you not only to program programmable ICs but also to test TTL and CMOS logic ICs. Furthermore, it tests Dynamic Memory and Statistic Memory whether your ICs are defective or not.

ROM-Emulator

  • One of the TopMaxs most flexible features for engineering tools is its optional ROM emulator.
    Our TM-ROM speeds up your firmware development by eliminating the need to re-install EPROMs each time you test a firmware change.
    This device plugs into the EPROM socket on your target board and emulates its EPROM throughout the development process.
    We provide software that loads the EPROM image into the emulator in a matter of seconds!

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SOFTWARE

  • The great advantage of TopMax is its superior software.
    TopMax is controlled via a host personal computer.
    The operating software has a user-friendly interface that includes window type pull-down menus, macro facility for batch file execution, and virtual memory management to deal with very large files.

  • The TopMax software can read output from most compilers in POF or JEDEC format such as CUPL, PALASM, OPAL, and ABEL.
    It includes test vector capability, multi-array fuse map editor, and DOS shell handling utilities, file format handler.

  • In order to ensure continuous high performance, the control software is equipped with a diagnostic routine performing self-test and diagnosis of drivers of all 48 pins.

Software Download

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DEVICE SUPPORT

  • EPROM
    27xxx and 27Cxxx series, from 16 Kbit to 32Mbit with 8-bit/16-bit data width
  • EEPROM
    27Exxx, 28xxx , and 28Cxxx series
  • Flash EPROM
    256 Kbit to 32 Mbit 28Fxxx, 29Fxxx
    29Cxxx, 29BVxxx, 29LVxxx, 29Wxxx
    49Fxxx series(2.7, 3.3, 5.0, or 12 Volt)
  • Serial E(E)PROMs
    24Cxx, 24Fxx, 25Cxx, 59Cxx, EPC1/1213/1648, and 93Cxx
  • Bipolar PROM
    27Sxx, 7Cxxx, 71xx, 74Sxx, 87Sxx, 82Sxx,
  • PALs, PALCEs, GALs
    16V8, 20V8, 22V10, 20RA10, 26V12 series
  • Dallas NV RAMs
    DS12xx, DS13xx, DS15xx, DS16xx series
  • PEELs
    153, 173, 253, 273, 18CV8, 20CG10 series
  • EPLDs
    PLCxxx, PLSxxx, PLUSxxx, Epxxx, EPCxxx, EPMxxx, PLDxxx, 5Cxxx, 85Cxxx series
  • SPLDs, CPLDs
    ATF16/20/22Vxx, ATV750/1500/2500
  • MACH series
    MACH1xx/2xx/4xx, and xxx-SP series
  • MAX series
  • 8748 Microcontrollers
    8741, 8742, 8748, 8749 series
  • 8751 Microcontrollers.87C51/52, -FA, -FB, -FC, 528®, 652®, 654®, 54
    89Cxx, 89Sxx, 89LVxx, 89Cxxxx series
    87C751/752
  • SGS-Thomson Microcontrollers
    ST62xx series
  • Xilinx EPLDs
    XC72xx, XC73xx series
  • WSI PSDs
    PSD3xx, PSD4xx, PSD5xx series
  • MCHP PICs
    PIC12Cxxx, PIC16xxx, 17xxx series
  • Motorola Microcontrollers
    MC68705, MC68HC705, MC68HC711 series
  • Zilog Microcontrollers
    Z86Cxx, Z86Exx series

Device list

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I.C. Tester

  • TTL type
    54, 74(S, LS, L, H, HC) series
  • CMOS type
    40, 45 series
  • Dynamic Memory
    4164 - 1MBit
  • Static Memory
    6116 - 6256
  • User definable test pattern generation

Package support

  • The TopMax universal pin driver capability lets it program all 48-pin DIP devices without DIP-to-DIP adapters, including all single-chip Microcontrollers.
  • The market, however, offers many choices besides DIP devices, such as PLCCs, SOPs, TSOPs, QFPs, and SOICs.
    The TopMax universal pin driver not only eliminates the need of programming modules but also reduce the number of converters required, reducing your cost for future expansion.
  • A single 44-pin PLCC adapter lets it program all 44 pin PLCC devices.

Socket converters

Programming speed

Device Operation Time 
PALCE22V10 programming and verify 2,7 sec.
AT29LV020 programming and verify 14,5 sec.
ST27C4002 programming and verify 53,9 sec.
Time conditions: PC 486DX2-50MHz

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SOFTWARE

  • The TopMaxs menu-driven software is easy to use. Menu selections are made using cursor keys, a single character, or a hot key (F1..F12) to invoke commands and submenus. Selecting the exact algorithm for the device you want to program is easy.

  • As you type a device in the menu, the screen constantly changes to show you all the known devices that match your selection.
    For example, as you type 27256, the screen shows all 27256 devices and lets you scroll through the list showing each manufacturer, part number, and suffix.

  • As you type a device in the menu, the screen constantly changes to show you all the known devices that match your selection.
    For example, as you type 27256, the screen shows all 27256 devices and lets you scroll through the list showing each manufacturer, part number, and suffix.

  • Pressing the ENTER key installs the chosen algorithms and you are ready to program, read, verify, or blank check the part.
    Pressing F4 will give you more details on the device including manufacturer, ID, Vcc, Vpp, number of pins, and adapter order number if your part is not standard the DIP type.

  • The CONFIG allows you to specify different programming options. Setting the configuration options properly, the operation of TopMax will assist your application needs.

Device operations and features

  • Flexible and easy to use menu-driven software.
  • Auto search device select function supports E(E)PROMs & Microcontrollers.
  • Device insertion test identifies improperly inserted device before programming.
  • Check for incorrect device insertion, backward, incorrect position, and poor pin contact.
  • High-speed device function tests and user creatable test library.
  • Device Operations: Read, Blank -heck, Program, Verify, Checksum, Data compare, Security,
    Auto(blank check-program-verify).
  • Support real 5, 3.3, and 2.7 volt for programming power.
  • Display programming parameters on the screen.
  • Set device/buffer address ranges before programming devices.
  • Extensive on-line F1 help system provides text and graphics.
  • Auto Programming for production programming.
  • User-changeable programming parameters.
  • Built-in editor for both buffer date and test vectors.
  • MACRO commands supports batch mode operation.
  • Support POF and JEDEC, Intel Hex, Motorola S Records, Tekhex, and binary file formats with
  • Load,Edit, and Save commands.
  • Distribution of 16- and 32- bit data into 8-bit portions.
  • Any standard parallel printer-port interface.
  • Two on-board FPGAs for extremely fast communication.
  • Supports real 5, 3.3, and 2.7 volt for programming power.
  • Detects all pin locations for poor or damaged pin contacts.
  • Internal universal power supply,110-240 VAC (no separate power supply required in foreign country).
  • Current limiting protects hardware circuit from improperly inserted or defective chips and
    operation errors.
  • 48-pin ZIF(Zero Insertion Force) socket accepts both 300mil and 600 mil DIP devices up to 48 pins.
  • True universal pin driver hardware.
  • Hardware diagnostic program exams all 48-pin drivers before using programmer.
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GENERAL

PC system requirements

  • TYPE : PC, XT, AT, 386, 486, Pentium or compatibles. PS/2, Portable(notebook) computer.
  • A hard disk drive(3 megabytes) is recommended for software installation.
  • PC RAM size : 512K of conventional memory
  • I/O PORT : Standard parallel port(LPT1, LPT2, LPT3)
  • OS : MS-DOS 2.11 or greater, WIN95/98/NT/2000

Base configuration package includes

  • TopMax Programmer with 48-pin ZIF (DIP)
    socket built-in an internal universal
    (110 - 240 VAC) switching power supply.
  • 6 feet long printer cable.
  • 6 feet long AC power cord.
  • Installation diskette and manual.
Price: TopMax

    €

995,69

Programmer price also includes

  • free technical support (hot line)
  • free life-time software update via Internet
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TopMax - Multiprogramming system:

Description

The information in this document are subject to change without notice.
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