Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has officially announced the further expansion of its compatible device coverage with the release of a new version of its programming software. Its core product—the universal programming platform AP8000—now fully supports ChipSea’s ultra-low-power microcontroller CS32L011.

The CS32L011 is an ultra-low-power microcontroller embedded with a 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M0+ core, running at up to 24 MHz. It integrates 64 KB of embedded Flash, 4 KB of SRAM, and rich peripherals including a 12-bit 1 Msps high-precision SAR ADC, RTC, comparator, multiple UARTs, SPI, I2C, and PWM. It features high integration, high noise immunity, and high reliability.

The CS32L011 operates over a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C and a supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 5.5 V. It offers a range of power supply operating modes to meet various low-power application requirements.

The CS32L011 is suitable for a wide range of applications, such as e-cigarettes, wearable devices, personal care, and more.

Key Features

• Core
-- 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M0+ CPU
-- Maximum operating frequency of 24 MHz
-- Single-cycle 32-bit hardware multiplier

• Memory
-- 64 KB Flash memory
-- 4 KB SRAM

• Clock Module
-- Internal 4/14.7456/24 MHz RC oscillator (HRC), typical accuracy ±1%
-- Internal 38.4 kHz/32.768 kHz RC oscillator (LRC), typical accuracy ±10%
-- 4~24 MHz crystal oscillator (HXT)
-- 32.768 kHz low-speed crystal oscillator (LXT)

• Operating Environment
-- VDD voltage: 2.5 to 5.5 V
-- Temperature range: -40 to 85°C

• Power Management
-- Low-power modes: Sleep, Deep Sleep
-- Supports Power-on/Power-down reset (POR/PDR)
-- Supports Low-voltage detection (LVD)

• General Purpose I/O
-- 17 I/O pins
-- All I/O pins can be mapped to external interrupt vectors

• ADC
-- 1-channel 12-bit ADC, minimum conversion time 1 µs
-- Supports 7 external input channels
-- 1 internal VCAP input channel
-- Supports AVDD/VCAP as reference voltage
-- Operating voltage range: 2.5 to 5.5 V

• Voltage Comparator
-- Built-in filter
-- Built-in 2.5 V reference (VREF), supports VREF, 3/4VREF, 1/2VREF, 1/4VREF as comparison references

• Timers
-- 1x 16-bit advanced control timer (TIM1) with 6 PWM output channels with dead‑time insertion
-- 1x 16-bit general-purpose timer (TIM2) with 4 compare outputs/input captures and PWM output
-- 1x 16-bit programmable counter array (PCA) with 5 input capture/compare outputs and PWM output
-- 2x 16/32-bit basic timers/counters (TM10, TIM11)
-- 1x 16-bit low-power timer (LPTIM)
-- 1x auto-wakeup timer (AWT)
-- 1x independent watchdog timer (FWDT)
-- 1x window watchdog timer (WWDT)
-- 1x system time timer: 24-bit auto-decrement counter

• Interrupts and Events
-- Up to 32 individually maskable interrupt channels
-- 4 priority levels
-- 16 external interrupt lines

• RTC and Backup Registers
-- Calendar function
-- Alarm and periodic wake‑up from sleep modes
-- RTC clock sources: LXT, LRC, HXT

• SPI
-- Programmable as master or slave
-- Full-duplex communication
-- 7 configurable baud rates
-- 4‑wire transmission
-- Maximum baud rate in master mode: 1/2 system clock
-- Maximum baud rate in slave mode: 1/4 system clock
-- Configurable serial clock polarity and phase
-- Interrupt support
-- 8‑bit data transmission with MSB first

• UART
-- 2 UARTs
-- Supports half‑duplex and full‑duplex transmission
-- Supports 8‑bit and 9‑bit data formats
-- Supports multi‑processor communication mode; automatic address recognition; support for given address and broadcast address

• LPUART
-- 1 LPUART
-- Supports half‑duplex and full‑duplex transmission
-- Supports 8‑bit and 9‑bit data formats
-- Supports multi‑processor communication mode; automatic address recognition; support for given address and broadcast address
-- Supports low‑power mode

• I2C
-- 1 I2C, supports master/slave mode
-- Supports Standard mode (100 kbps) / Fast mode (400 kbps)
-- Supports 7‑bit addressing
-- Supports noise filtering
-- Supports broadcast address
-- Supports interrupt status query

• 16‑bit CRC generator/checker

• 128‑bit unique device ID (UNID)

• Serial Wire Debug (SWD)

• Packages
-- QFN20
-- TSSOP20

System Block Diagram

Acroview’s self‑developed AP8000 universal programmer has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible and configurable 1‑to‑1 and 1‑to‑8 programming modes, and provides both online and offline operation. It also offers dedicated programming solutions for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, and fully covers the offline bare‑chip programming and on‑board programming needs for ChipSea’s entire product line. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules—main unit, baseboard, and adapter socket—giving the device outstanding compatibility and expandability. As a universal programming platform, it not only adapts to various programmable chips on the market but also, with its stable and high‑efficiency performance, serves as the core component of Acroview’s automated high‑volume programmer IPS5800S, efficiently handling large‑scale chip programming tasks to meet mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connectivity with both USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through networking, users can easily achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers for efficient parallel programming operations. In terms of safety, the main unit is equipped with intelligent safety protection circuitry that monitors chip placement and connection status in real time. If abnormal conditions such as reverse insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers a power‑off protection mechanism, safeguarding both the chip and the programmer. The main unit is powered by a high‑speed FPGA chip, significantly improving data transfer and processing efficiency for smooth and efficient programming. For enhanced convenience, an SD card slot is provided on the back panel. Users can store project files generated on a PC onto an SD card, insert it into the slot, and then use the programmer’s physical buttons to select, load, and execute programming operations, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design reduces reliance on computer hardware and simplifies the setup process, greatly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination of baseboard and adapter boards, effectively extending the main unit’s capabilities. The device currently supports products from all major semiconductor manufacturers, including SK hynix, Micron, SANDISK, ASR, Kingston, and many other well‑known brands. Its supported device types cover NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, eMMC, and more, and it is fully compatible with 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 Introduction

About ChipSea: ChipSea (founded in September 2003) is a full‑signal‑chain integrated circuit design enterprise integrating sensing, computing, control, and connectivity. It focuses on the R&D and design of high‑precision ADC, high‑reliability MCU, measurement algorithms, and AIoT one‑stop solutions. Its products and solutions are widely used in industrial measurement and industrial control, communications and computers, lithium‑battery management, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, smart home, smart instrumentation, smart health, and other fields.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national‑level “Little Giant” enterprise specializing in the R&D, manufacturing, 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 manufacturers—through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview’s pioneering fully automatic aging test system (Auto Burn‑In, ABI) greatly enhances chip aging test efficiency and reduces per‑DUT test cost. It also provides equipment and solutions across various stages, including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. By seamlessly integrating its technological leadership, system‑level expertise, and globally deployed R&D and sales service networks, Acroview creates value for customers to achieve competitive advantages in the market.