Programmers
Based upon your requirements you will be looking at a programmer in one of three categories. A low to medium cost universal programmer, a high end multi socket gang programmer or a dedicated stand-alone programmer. Below I will describe each type in more detail.
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Universal Programmers
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A universal programmer is basically capable of programming anything, it will have a 40-pin or 48-pin ZIF socket and independent pin drivers allowing voltages and signals to be applied to each pin. These programmers are considered low to medium cost and would suit someone working with many different types of devices. Programming houses or larger development companies working with many different memory/logic devices would benefit from the capabilities of this type of programmer, its an all in one solution.
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Multi Socket Programmers
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Gang programmers are based around the universal programmers but offer multiple sockets allowing 4 or more devices to be programmed at the same time giving a greater throughput where a large number of devices require programming. Mass production environments churning out tens of thousands of chips a week are where these programmers are typically found.
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Stand-Alone Programmers
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Stand-alone programmers are usually based on gang solutions but operate without the need for a host computer to control their operation. This ability is made possible by the integration of a control system within the programmer itself. Stand-alone programmers are ideally suited for use in production facilities where space is restricted and minimal operator interaction and training is desirable.
