Device Programming - Chip and On Board Programming

We can offer a wide range of solutions to the programming of components prior or post assembly. One time programmable (OTP) parts will normally be programmed and verified prior to assembly. For SMT parts we have a variety of adaptors for conventional programmers. Where large volumes are involved we can organise programming at the point of distribution or using specialist third party companies.

To minimise handling we recommend that where possible chips are programmed in situ.

Most current flash based microprocessors provide options for in circuit programming either by a dedicated serial protocol, JTAG or built-in bootstrap via a standard serial port. We have a variety of systems to cope with these requirements coupled with the ability to program and verify during functional test.

With off chip flash memories, JTAG or BDM can be used to introduce an initial bootstrap with a standard interface being used to transfer the bulk of the code.