Leading chip programming provider Acroview Technology, while launching a new version of its programming software, has officially announced the expansion of its compatible chip model matrix. Among them, the flagship universal programming platform AP8000 has been fully adapted for Tinychip's ambient light driver chip TCPL03A-Q6A1, providing customers in related fields with efficient and reliable programming solutions.

TCPL03A-Q6A1 is Tinychip's new generation of high-performance, cost-effective ambient light driver chip. It was developed using a 100% domestic supply chain, based on application feedback from customers using the first-generation TCPL01x series.

TCPL03A-Q6A1 adopts an advanced domestic supply chain mixed-signal single-wafer process. It integrates high-voltage analog circuits, embedded memory, and other analog and digital peripherals onto a single die. Simultaneously, the chip's functions and performance have been extremely optimized, achieving a better balance between cost and performance.

Product Features

• Operating Voltage: 5.5V to 18V, supports 40V load dump voltage

• Deep Sleep Power Consumption: 70uA, supports LIN wake-up

• ARM Cortex-M0 Core, 48MHz high-frequency clock, 64KB ECC Flash, and 4KB SRAM

• Supports Low Voltage Constant Current LED Driving

• Integrated 3-channel high-precision constant current source, each channel adjustable from 1mA to 45mA

• Each RGB LED channel allows for independent constant current and brightness adjustment

• High-precision LED temperature detection circuit for accurate RGB color and brightness display

• Integrated 2 LIN interfaces

• Supports Master/Slave node operation mode. Can be connected to external LIN transceiver to achieve LIN node routing, forwarding, and expand LIN node count.

• Independent SWD high-speed programming interface for fast production line programming, significantly improving production efficiency.

• Integrated LIN transceiver Physical Layer and Data Link Layer, compliant with LIN 2.x and J2602 standards

• LIN interface supports 115Kbps high-speed mode and 19.2Kbps normal operation mode

• Integrated internal temperature sensor with ±3°C accuracy at room temperature

• Power terminal complies with ISO 7637 and ISO 16750 surge and transient voltage standards

• Package: DFN16 3mm x 4mm

• AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified, Tj = -40°C to 150°C

System Block Diagram

Acroview's independently developed AP8000 universal programmer has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. This device supports flexible and adjustable single-socket (1-to-1) and eight-socket (1-to-8) configurations, and offers both online and offline operation modes. It has specially developed programming solutions for memory chips like eMMC and UFS, and can comprehensively cover the offline bare-die and in-circuit programming needs of Tinychip's full chip series. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules: Host, Baseboard, and Adapter Socket, granting the device excellent compatibility and expandability. As a universal programming platform, it can not only adapt to various programmable chips on the market but also, with its stable and efficient performance, serves as the core component of Acroview's automated mass programming equipment, the IPS5800S. This enables the efficient handling of large-scale chip programming tasks to meet production demands.

The AP8000 Host features flexible connectivity options, equipped with both USB and NET interfaces for convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through networking, users can easily achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers for efficient parallel programming operations. Regarding safety, the host has a built-in intelligent safety protection circuit that monitors chip placement status and circuit connections in real-time. If abnormalities such as reversed chip insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding the chip and programmer during operation. The host is internally equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip, significantly enhancing data transmission and processing efficiency to ensure a smooth and efficient programming process. To improve usability, the host's rear panel includes an SD card slot. Users can simply store the project file generated on the PC onto an SD card, insert it into the slot, and use the programmer's physical buttons to complete file selection, loading, and programming operations, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependency on computer hardware configuration but also simplifies the workflow setup, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 uses a modular combination design of baseboard and adapter boards, effectively expanding the host's functional boundaries. Currently, the device supports products from all major semiconductor manufacturers, covering well-known brands such as ADVCHIP, RICHTEK, indiemicro, Fortior Tech, YUNTU, etc. It supports a wide range of device types, including NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, EMMC, and is fully compatible with various industry-standard file formats like Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, and POF, providing users with a one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solution.

Company Introduction

About Tinychip: Founded in 2019, Tinychip is a leading Chinese supplier of high-performance dedicated MCU chips. Tinychip focuses on the research and development of various chips related to IoT applications and possesses R&D capabilities for various system-level complex chips. The cumulative shipment of chips developed by Tinychip has reached several billion units. Tinychip has accumulated extensive MCU chip solutions in areas such as signal chain, touch control, power management, and BMS, covering application fields including smart consumer electronics, smart home appliances, medical health, automotive electronics, energy management, and sensing.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is dedicated to empowering customers across the entire industry chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer Fabs, and end-device manufacturers, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic burn-in test ABI (Auto Burn-In) system greatly improves customers' chip aging test efficiency and reduces per-DUT testing costs. Simultaneously, it provides customers with equipment products and solutions for various stages, from PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, to programming. Acroview perfectly integrates its leading product technology advantages, system-level expertise, and globally distributed R&D and sales service network to create value for customers in gaining a competitive edge in the market.