Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has officially expanded its compatible chip coverage with the release of its new programming software. The company's core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, has now been fully adapted to support HPMicro's 32-bit high-performance microcontroller, the HPM6E6YIGN.

The HPM6E6YIGN is a 32-bit high-performance microcontroller based on the RISC-V core. It features a dual-core processor, extensive internal memory, a real-time Ethernet system, power management, external memory interfaces, an audio system, a motion control system, timers, communication interfaces, high-performance analog peripherals, I/O, and information security functions. This microcontroller series is suitable for industrial control, communications, consumer electronics, and other applications.

Features

• Dual-core 32-bit RISC-V Processor

• Supports RV32-IMAFDCPB instruction set

• DSP unit, supporting SIMD and DSP instructions

• 32KB L1 instruction cache and 32KB L1 data cache

• 256KB Instruction Local Memory (ILM) and 256KB Data Local Memory (DLM)

• Embedded Memory

• Total 2080KB on-chip SRAM, including general-purpose memory and CPU local memory

• 4096-bit OTP, 128KB BOOT ROM

• Real-Time Ethernet System

• Gigabit Ethernet switch, supporting 3 external ports and 1 internal port, supporting Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)

• EtherCAT slave controller, supporting 3 ports

• Gigabit Ethernet controller

• Built-in 2 100M Ethernet PHYs

• Power and Clocks

• Multiple on-chip power supplies, including DCDC and LDO

• Operating modes; low-power modes include Wait, Stop, Standby, and Shutdown modes

• 24MHz and 32KHz crystal oscillators

• 24MHz and 32KHz internal RC oscillators

• 3 PLLs, supporting fractional division and spread spectrum

• External Memory Interface

• 1 XPI (Serial Bus Controller), supporting various external serial Flash and PSRAM

• 1 Flexible External Memory Interface controller, supporting 8/16/32-bit SDRAM, SRAM

• 1 Programmable parallel bus, for expanding FPGA, SRAM, etc.

• Audio System

• 2 I2S interfaces, PDM digital microphone interface, digital audio output

• Motion Control System

• 4 PWM modules, total of 32 channels of high-resolution PWM output

• 4 sets of encoder interfaces, supporting pulse and absolute position sensors, 2 resolver decoders

• Motion management controller, coordinate transformer, and loop calculator

• Programmable Logic Block (PLB)

• Timers

• 9 groups of 32-bit general-purpose timers, 5 watchdogs, Real-Time Clock (RTC)

• Communication Interfaces

• 17 UARTs, 8 SPIs, 8 I2Cs

• 1 USB 2.0 OTG, integrated HS-PHY

• 8 CAN controllers, supporting CAN-FD

• High-Performance Analog Peripherals

• 4 ADCs, 16-bit/2MSPS, configurable to 12-bit/4MSPS, supporting a total of 32 analog input pins, 8 analog comparators

• 2 Σ∆ Digital Filter Modules (SDM), 8 channels

• Input/Output

• 206 GPIOs

• I/O supports 3.3V and 1.8V

• Information Security

• AES-128/256 encryption/decryption engine, supporting ECB, CBC modes

• Supports SM2, SM3, SM4

• SHA-1/256 hash module

• True Random Number Generator (TRNG)

• NOR Flash real-time decryption

System Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer, independently developed by Acroview Technology, has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible, adjustable 1-to-1 and 1-to-8 configuration modes, offers both online and offline operating modes, and features dedicated programming solutions for memory chips like eMMC and UFS. It can fully cover the offline (blank chip) and on-board programming needs for HPMicro's entire series of chips. The AP8000 employs an innovative modular design consisting of three core modules: the main unit, baseboard, and adapter socket, giving 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 programming system, the IPS5800S, due to its stable and high-performance performance. This allows it to efficiently handle large-scale chip programming tasks and meet mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connectivity, equipped with both USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through this networking capability, users can easily achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers for efficient parallel programming operations. In terms of safety, the main unit incorporates an intelligent safety protection circuit that can monitor the chip placement status and circuit connections in real-time. Once an anomaly such as chip reverse insertion or short circuit is detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding the safe operation of both the chip and the programmer. The main unit is equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip, significantly improving data transmission and processing efficiency, ensuring a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance ease of use, an SD card slot is provided 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 dependence 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 baseboard and adapter board, effectively expanding the functional boundaries of the main unit. Currently, the device supports products from all major semiconductor manufacturers, covering well-known brands such as SK hynix, Micron, SANDISK, ASR, and Kingston. The wide range of supported device types includes NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, EMMC, and more, and it is fully compatible with various industry-standard file formats such as Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, and POF, providing users with a one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solution.

Company Information

About HPMicro: HPMicro, founded in 2020, is a semiconductor company dedicated to high-performance embedded solutions. Its products cover microcontrollers, microprocessors, and peripheral chips, along with supporting development tools and ecosystems. The two high-performance general-purpose MCU product series already in mass production, HPM6700/6400, HPM6300, and HPM6200, offer performance领先 (leading) international counterparts and have completed AEC-Q100 certification, serving the Chinese industrial, automotive, and new energy markets.

About Acroview: Acroview Technology is a national-level "Little Giant" company specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering the entire industrial chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device companies, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automated Burn-In (Auto Burn-In, ABI) system significantly improves customer chip burn-in efficiency and reduces the per-DUT test cost. Acroview also provides equipment products and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. By perfectly integrating technological leadership, system-level expertise, and a globally distributed R&D and sales/service network, Acroview creates value for customers to achieve leadership in market competition.