EE Tools MaxLoader User Manual

MaxLoader User’s Guide
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1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 7
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ROGRAMMER MODELS FOR PC USB INTERFACE ....................................................................................... 7
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ROGRAMMER MODELS FOR PC USB INTERFACE MULTI-SOCKETS ............................................................ 8
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ROGRAMMER MODELS FOR PC PARALLEL INTERFACE............................................................................... 8
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BOUT THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................................................. 9
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ENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................... 9
2. GETTING STARTED / INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 10
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NSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................. 10
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ARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 10
To Install the software from a CD drive .............................................................................................. 10
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O START THE WINDOWS SOFTWARE ......................................................................................................... 10
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O INSTALL SOFTWARE AND CONNECT TO PC FOR USB PROGRAMMERS ................................................... 10
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O INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FOR PARALLEL PORT PROGRAMMERS ............................................................ 17
To download the software from the www.eetools.com web site .......................................................... 17
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ELECT PRODUCT ...................................................................................................................................... 18
3. FAMILIES OF PROGRAMMABLE DEVICES ................................................................................ 19
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NVM: NON VOLATILE MEMORY ............................................................................................................ 19
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ROM: READ ONLY MEMORY ................................................................................................................. 19
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OTP: ONE TIME PROGRAMMABLE ROM ................................................................................................ 19
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EPROM: ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE ROM ......................................................................................... 19
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EEPROM: ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE & PROGRAMMABLE ROM .......................................................... 19
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HIERARCHY ..................................................................................................................................... 19
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ERIAL FLASH EEPROM........................................................................................................................... 21
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ERIAL EEPROM ...................................................................................................................................... 21
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ON-TYPICAL DEVICES ............................................................................................................................. 22
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BIT 1-MEGABITS ..................................................................................................................................... 22
16-bit 1-Megabits .................................................................................................................................. 23
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RASING AN EPROM ................................................................................................................................ 23
PLD ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

EE Tools MaxLoader Specifications

General

Platform	Windows
Version	1.0
License	Proprietary
Developer	EE Tools
Language	English

Summary

1. Introduction to MaxLoader

Programmer Models Overview

Details different MaxLoader programmer models for PC USB and parallel interfaces.

2. Getting Started and Installation

Installation Requirements

Specifies the system and hardware requirements for installing MaxLoader software and hardware.

Software Installation Procedures

Covers installation from CD or web download for USB and parallel programmers.

3. Families of Programmable Devices

Device Classification

Categorizes devices like NVM, ROM, OTP, EPROM, and EEPROM.

NVM Hierarchy

Illustrates the hierarchical structure within Non-Volatile Memory devices.

Specific Device Categories

Details Serial Flash EEPROM, Serial EEPROM, Non-Typical, 8-bit, 16-bit, and PLD devices.

4. Terms and Symbols

Safety Note Conventions

Explains conventions for NOTES and CAUTIONS to ensure safe operation.

Key Definitions

Defines terms like Toolbar, Bold/Italics used in the guide.

5. Quick Start Examples

Programming an EPROM with Data

Step-by-step guide for programming an EPROM device with data.

Duplicating an EPROM from a Master IC

Procedure for copying data from a master EPROM to a target device.

6. MaxLoader Operations

Basic Menu Screen Information

Details the main screen layout and available operation menus in MaxLoader.

Option and System Information

Explains various configuration options and system status information.

Buffer Operations

Buffer / Edit Buffer

Allows examination and modification of buffer contents in HEX and ASCII.

Buffer Editor Modes

Data Format Modes

Details modes for viewing data as binary, 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit Hex.

Swap Operations

Jedec Editor

Allows retrieval and modification of data for PLD devices using the JEDEC format.

Clear and Close Functions

Buffer / Edit UES

Manages User's Electronic Signature (UES) array in GAL devices.

7. Device Operations

Device Selection Methods

Explains manual and automatic methods for selecting target devices.

Device / Change Algorithm

Allows modification of device-specific programming parameters like Vccp and Vpp.

Device / Auto Menu Option

Enables selection of operation streams for the 'Auto' programming button.

Device / Program

Enables writing data from the buffer to the target device.

Microchip PIC Devices

Serial EEPROMs

Device / Read

Device / Erase

Device / Security

Device / Option

8. Test Functions

Test / RAM Test

Tests static and dynamic RAM memory chips for defects.

Test / IC Test

Tests TTL or CMOS logic devices using stored pattern libraries.

9. Configuration Options

Config / Select Product

Allows selection of the target programmer model after software installation.

Config / Config Option

Provides access to various software settings and operational preferences.

Byte Order Swapping

Configures data byte order for 16-bit EPROMs/Flash Memory.

Config Option / Device Insert Test

Checks the physical position of a device in the socket before operation.

Config Option / Sound

Config Option / Port

USB Option / Enable START button

USB option / Good LED off on socket open

Config Option / Gang Split Select

Split Operation Example

Device Address Configuration

Config Option / Auto Inc

Config / Hardware test

Config / Concurrent (gang) mode

Gang Program Mode Operations

Programming Files into Different Sockets

Set Programming for Multiple Sockets

10. Modes of Operation

Enter Production Mode

Sets the software for efficient and secure production line use.

11. Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Registration and Updates

Information on registering the product and obtaining software updates.

Quick Self-Diagnostics

Provides steps for quick diagnostics before contacting technical support.

Contacting Customer Support

Details on how to contact EE Tools for technical assistance and support.

Service Information

Procedures for sending the unit for repair or service.

Limited One-Year Warranty

12. Resources

Useful Web Sites and Phone Numbers

Lists web addresses and phone numbers for device manufacturers and EE Tools.

Programming Adapter Manufacturers

Lists companies that manufacture programming adapters for various IC packages.

13. About NAND Flash Memory

NOR vs. NAND Flash Comparison

Compares the characteristics and technologies of NOR and NAND Flash memory.

How to Program NAND Flash

Provides guidance on the parameters and steps for programming NAND Flash devices.

14. Glossary

BGA and PROM Definitions

Defines terms like Ball Grid Array (BGA) and Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM).