As a leader in chip programming, Acroview Technology, while releasing a new version of its programming software, officially announced further expansion of its compatible chip model coverage. Its core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, has now achieved full compatibility with MR Semi's 32-bit microcontroller MR88F802CI.

MR88F802CI is a 32-bit microcontroller introduced by MR SEMI. This chip is mainly targeted at various main control scenarios such as home appliances. It features high reliability, supports EFT 4kV and dynamic ESD 8kV, and embeds SRAM self-test (BIST) and arbitrary polynomial CRC verification. It also supports online upgrade of boot code.

Features

• Core

• 32-bit Cortex-M0

• Up to 48MHz main frequency

• Single-cycle multiplier (32bit*32bit=32bit)

• Supports single-wire programming SWE and two-wire SWD

• Memory

• 32~128K bytes of FLASH, supports ISP/ICP/IAP

• 4K bytes of SRAM

• 2K bytes of DATA FLASH

• Boots from FLASH by default; supports register change to boot from SRAM

• Power and System Reset

• Operating voltage range 2.4V~5.5V

• Integrated power-on reset, software reset, watchdog reset, external reset, and low-voltage reset

• Integrated 32-level low-voltage detection circuit

• Clock

• Supports external 1~16MHz crystal oscillator

• Supports external 32.768KHz crystal oscillator

• Built-in 48MHz high-frequency clock

• Built-in 32KHz low-frequency clock for watchdog

• Built-in external oscillator clock monitoring module

• Low Power Consumption

• Typical operating power consumption 150uA/MHz

• Sleep mode <200μA (clock off; SRAM retained, ports retained)

• 12bit SAR-ADC

• 26+1 input channels

• Single-ended sampling

• 1Msps sampling rate

• General-purpose Timers

• 3 independent 16bit auto-reload counters

• Input capture, output compare, PWM (edge or center-aligned mode), single-pulse output

• Supports cascading with other timers to achieve 6-channel synchronous PWM output

• Supports complementary PWM output with dead time

• 2 basic timers with buzzer drive output

• 1 WatchTimer (supports 0.25s, 0.5s, 1s, and 1min interval interrupts @f=32.768KHz)

• Communication Interfaces

• 1 independent I2C

• 3 independent UART modules

• 1 SPI

• Built-in 8COMx8SEG LED driver

• 1/1~1/8 duty voltage drive mode

• Supports common cathode/common anode switching

• Supports blink mode

• Supports dimming

• 8COM ports support high-current drive

• LCD Driver

• 8X24 segments

• 6X26 segments

• 5X27 segments

• 4X28 segments

• Supports single-point, multi-point, and full-screen blinking

• Built-in CRC Calculation Unit

• Supports 32-bit polynomial

• Supports 8bit/32bit data units

• 128bit chip unique ID

• Package: SOP28, LQFP32, LQFP44, LQFP48, LQFP64

System Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer independently developed by Acroview has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible adjustable one-to-one and one-to-eight configuration modes, and provides both online and offline working modes. In particular, it has developed dedicated programming solutions for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, fully covering the bare-die offline programming and on-board programming requirements of MR Semi's entire chip series. AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules: main unit, base board, and adapter socket, giving the device excellent compatibility and expansion capability. As a universal programming platform, it can not only adapt to various programmable chips on the market, but also, with stable and efficient performance, serves as the core component of Acroview's automated batch programming equipment IPS5800S, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks and meeting mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connection methods and is equipped with both USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through the networking function, users can easily achieve synchronous control of multiple programmers and efficiently carry out parallel programming operations. In terms of security, the main unit has a built-in intelligent safety protection circuit that can monitor chip placement status and circuit connections in real time. Once abnormalities such as reversed chip insertion or short circuits are detected, it will immediately trigger a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding the safe operation of chips and the programmer. The main unit is equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip inside, greatly improving data transmission and processing efficiency and 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 only need to store project files generated on a PC to an SD card, insert it into the slot, and then complete file selection, loading, and programming through the physical buttons on the programmer, achieving standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependence on computer hardware configuration, but also simplifies the work environment setup process and significantly improves operational flexibility.

In terms of scalability and compatibility, AP8000 adopts a modular combination design of base board and adapter board, effectively expanding the functional boundaries of the main unit. At present, the device supports products from all mainstream 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, EMMC, etc., and is fully compatible with various industry-standard file formats such as IntelHex, MotorolaS, Binary, and POF, providing users with a one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solution.

Company Introduction

About MR Semi: MR Semi (MRSemi) was established in December 2018 and is an integrated circuit design company focusing on the development and sales of industrial semiconductors. Its current main products are four product series covering the full category of home appliance chips, including MCU, power chips, power supply chips, and IoT chips. On the basis of meeting customers' chip requirements for strong anti-interference capability, high reliability, and high cost performance, MR Semi will be committed to providing overall whole-house intelligent solutions based on the Internet of Things.

About Acroview Technology: Acroview Technology (ACROVIEW) is a national-level specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprise engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering customers across the entire industry chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer Fab, and terminal equipment enterprises, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automatic burn-in test ABI (AutoBurn-In) system has greatly improved customers' chip burn-in test efficiency and reduced PerDUT test costs. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions for all stages from PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, to programming. We perfectly integrate our leading product technology advantages, system-level professional knowledge, and globally deployed R&D and sales service network to create value for customers to gain leadership in market competition.