 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 most user friendly 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 support devices up to 4-Mbit.
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TopMax features a 48-pin universal pin driver and an expandable TTL
pin driver. This special technology allows you to control the programmer¡?s 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.
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.
TopMax interfaces with the IBM PC,XT,PS/2,AT,386,486,Pentium, portable
(laptop) or compatible personal computers. The standard package allows you to
directly connect to your PC through any standard parallel printer port (no
special interface card or special modules needed).
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.
One of the TopMax¡?s 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
| EPROM |
27xxx and 27Cxxx series, from 16 Kbit to 32Mbit with 8-bit/16-bit data width
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| 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)
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| Serial E(E)PROMs |
24Cxx, 24Fxx, 25Cxx, 59Cxx, EPC1/1213/1648, and 93Cxx
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| 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
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| 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 |
MAX5000, MAX7000 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
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| SGS-Thomson Microcontrollers |
ST62xx series |
| Xilinx EPLDs |
XC72xx, XC73xx series |
| WSI's PSDs |
PSD3xx, PSD4xx, PSD5xx series |
| MCHP's PICs |
PIC12Cxxx, PIC16xxx, 17xxx series |
| Motorola Microcontrollers |
MC68705, MC68HC705, MC68HC711 series |
| Zilog Microcontrollers |
Z86Cxx, Z86Exx series |
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| I.C.s Tested |
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| 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 | |
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| KEY FEATURES |
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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 check, 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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PALCE22V10 |
AT29LV020 |
ST27C4002 |
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2.7 sec |
14.5 sec |
53.9 sec |
| Verify |
1.0 |
4.4 |
12.3 |
| Blank Check |
0.5 |
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11.9 |
| Read |
0.5 |
4.7 |
15.4 |
(Tested by PC: 486DX2-50Mhz)
The TopMax¡?s 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.
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.
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. We have developed over 50 different converters to support these non-DIP device packages.
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. |
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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION |
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Dimension
Module: 9.75”(L) x 7.50”(W) x 2.25”(H)
Weight: 3.25 lbs
Socket
Textool 48 pin ZIF standard.
Optional adapter
- PA44-48U: Universal adapter supports all 44 pin PLCC type devices.
- PA44SO44D: Universal adapter supports all 44 pin SOP type devices.
- PA48TS48D: Universal adapter supports all 48 pin TSOP devices.
- TM-8G-HD: Universal 8-gang base with 4 slots to fit 4-HEAD makes 8-gang programmer (Refer to TopMax 8-Gang adapter). TopMax User who is going to use the TM-8G-HD for 8-gang programming needs to use the TOPMAX8W software. Unlike TM-8G customers, customers who buy the TM-8G-HD must buy the header; which contains 2 sockets each.
- TM-8G-DP/PL: 8-GANG adapter for programming E(E)PROMs up to 32-pins DIP/PLCC type. It contains only 32-pin DIP or PLCC 8 sockets.
- TM-ROM: ROM Emulator up to 8Mbit.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENT |
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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 |
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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. |
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Life Time Free Software Updates via website
Free Technical Support and 1 year Warranty
Made and Supported in the USA |
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