Acroview Technology, a leader in chip programming, has officially announced the expansion of its compatible chip model coverage with the release of its latest programming software version. The company's core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, now offers full compatibility with Texas Instruments' real-time microcontroller, the TMS320F28034PAG.

The C2000™ 32-bit microcontrollers are optimized for processing, sensing, and actuation to improve closed-loop performance in real-time control applications such as industrial motor drives, photovoltaic inverters and digital power, electric vehicles and transportation, motor control, and sensing and signal processing. The C2000 family includes both advanced performance MCUs and entry-level performance MCUs.

The TMS320F28034PAG microcontroller combines the performance of the C28x core and the Control Law Accelerator (CLA) with highly integrated control peripherals in low pin-count devices. These devices are code-compatible with previous C28x-based code and offer a high level of analog integration. An internal voltage regulator allows for single-rail operation. The HRPWM module has been enhanced for dual-edge control (frequency modulation). Analog comparators with 10-bit internal references have been added and can be routed directly to control the PWM outputs. The ADC converts over the full 0V to 3.3V scale and supports ratiometric conversions using VREFHI/VREFLO references. The ADC interface has been optimized for low overhead and latency.

Acroview is an officially recommended third-party programming partner by Texas Instruments (TI). The Acroview AP8000 can program TI's entire series of chips. Specifically for the C2000 series, the AP8000 has been specially designed to meet the programming requirements of this series, with enhancements in programming stability and chip ESD protection, making it the optimal mass production programmer for C2000 series DSPs.

Features

• Efficient 32-bit CPU

• 60MHz (16.67ns cycle time)

• 16×16 and 32×32 MAC operations

• 16×16 Dual MAC

• Harvard bus architecture

• Atomic operations

• Fast interrupt response and handling

• Unified memory programming model

• Efficient code (using C/C++ and assembly)

• Programmable Control Law Accelerator (CLA)

• 32-bit floating-point math accelerator

• Code execution independent of the main CPU

• Endianness: Little Endian

• Supports JTAG Boundary Scan

• IEEE Standard 1149.1-1990 Standard Test Access Port and Boundary-Scan Architecture

• Low Cost for Both Device and System:

• Single 3.3V power supply

• No power sequencing requirements

• Integrated power-on reset and brown-out reset

• Low power consumption

• No analog support pins

• Clock:

• Two internal zero-pin oscillators

• On-chip crystal oscillator and external clock input

• Watchdog timer module

• Missing clock detection circuit

• Up to 45 individually programmable, multiplexed GPIO pins with input filtering

• Peripheral Interrupt Expansion (PIE) block supporting all peripheral interrupts

• Three 32-bit CPU timers

• One independent 16-bit timer in each Enhanced Pulse Width Modulator (ePWM)

• On-Chip Memory

• Flash, SARAM, OTP, Boot ROM available

• Code Security Module

• 128-bit security key and lock

• Protects secure memory blocks

• Prevents firmware reverse engineering

• Serial Port Peripherals

• One Serial Communications Interface (SCI) Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) module

• Two Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) modules

• One Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) module

• One Local Interconnect Network (LIN) module

• One Enhanced Controller Area Network (eCAN) module

• Enhanced Control Peripherals

• ePWM

• High-Resolution PWM (HRPWM)

• Enhanced Capture (eCAP) module

• High-Resolution Input Capture (HRCAP) module

• Enhanced Quadrature Encoder Pulse (eQEP) module

• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)

• On-chip temperature sensor

• Comparator

• Advanced Emulation Features

• Analysis and breakpoint functions

• Real-time debug via hardware

• Package Options

• 56-pin RSH Very Thin Quad Flatpack (No-Lead) (VQFN)

• 64-pin PAG Thin Quad Flatpack (TQFP)

• 80-pin PN Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (LQFP)

• Temperature Options

• T: --40°C to 105°C

• S: --40°C to 125°C

• Q: --40°C to 125°C ambient temperature range (AEC Q100 qualified for automotive applications)

Applications

• Air conditioner outdoor unit

• Automatic door opener drive control for elevators

• DC/DC converters

• Inverters and motor control

• On-Board Charger (OBC) and wireless charger

• Automatic sorting equipment

• Textile machinery

• Welding machinery

• AC charging (pile) station

• DC charging (pile) station

• EV charging station power module

• Vehicle wireless charging module

• Energy storage Power Conversion System (PCS)

• Microinverter

• Solar power optimizer

• String inverter

• AC drive control module

• Linear motor segment controller

• Servo drive power stage module

• AC input BLDC motor drive

• DC input BLDC motor drive

• Industrial AC-DC

• Three-phase UPS

• Commercial network and server PSU

• Commercial telecom rectifier

Functional Block Diagram

Acroview Technology's self-developed AP8000 universal programmer has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. This device supports flexible, adjustable configurations for 1-to-1 and 1-to-8 operations and offers both online and offline working modes. It features dedicated programming solutions developed especially for memory chips like eMMC and UFS, comprehensively covering the bare-chip offline programming and on-board programming needs for Texas Instruments' entire series of chips. The AP8000 employs an innovative modular design with three core modules: a main unit, a base board, and adapter sockets, granting the device excellent compatibility and expandability. As a universal programming platform, it not only adapts to various programmable chips on the market but also serves as a core component of Acroview's automated batch programmer, the IPS5800S, thanks to its stable and efficient performance, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks to meet mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit features flexible connection options, equipped with both USB and NET interfaces for easy networking of multiple programmers. Through the networking function, users can effortlessly achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers for efficient parallel programming operations. Regarding safety, the main unit incorporates an intelligent safety protection circuit that monitors chip placement status and circuit connections in real-time. Once anomalies such as reverse chip insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding the chip and the programmer. The main unit houses a high-speed FPGA chip, significantly enhancing data transfer and processing efficiency to ensure a smooth and effective programming process. To enhance user convenience, an SD card slot is located on the back of the main unit. Users simply need to save the project file generated on a PC to an SD card and insert it into the slot. They can then select, load, and execute programming operations using the programmer's physical buttons, enabling standalone operation independent of a PC. This design not only reduces dependency on computer hardware specifications but also simplifies the workspace setup process, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination design of base board and adapter board, effectively extending the main unit's functional boundaries. Currently, the device supports products from all major semiconductor manufacturers, covering well-known brands such as SK hynix, Micron, SANDISK, ASR, and Kingston. It supports a wide range of device types, including NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, and 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 Profiles

About Texas Instruments: Texas Instruments (TI) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of analog circuit components and a globally renowned semiconductor multinational corporation, famous for developing, manufacturing, and selling semiconductors and computer technology. It is primarily engaged in the research, manufacturing, and sales of innovative digital signal processing and analog circuits. In addition to its semiconductor business, TI also provides solutions including sensing and control, educational technology, and digital light processing. Texas Instruments is the world's leading manufacturer of digital signal processors (DSPs) and analog circuit components, holding a dominant position globally in analog and digital signal processing technologies.

About Acroview Technology: Acroview Technology is a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering clients across the entire industry chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device companies, through innovative semiconductor testing technology and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic Auto Burn-In (ABI) system significantly enhances customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces Per DUT test costs. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. Acroview perfectly integrates leading product technology, system-level expertise, and a globally deployed R&D and sales service network to help customers achieve a competitive edge and create value.