Complex programmable logic devices:These ICs are typically used for logical operations. They are small in size and have low power. This is why it is used for customizing machines and decoders. Usually, it works based on AND/OR operations.

FPGA：These ICs have logic blocks and their interconnections. This type of IC was originally manufactured by manufacturers. Due to its reconfigurable advantage, it is called a field gate array.

Flash IC:Basically, it is called a memory IC. It is used for NAND/NOR flash operations. It is used for data storage in computers.

micro controller:A microcontroller is a small, programmable IC. It is the CPU of a computer. It is used for embedded operations.

Restart:IC is the program required to start voltage boosting, and it can only work normally after restarting.

Provide functions:For some additional requirements, the IC itself does not include any functionality. So, at that time, we needed to load the program into the IC to provide functionality that meets special requirements.

Setting adjustment:We need to make some adjustments to some special IC settings such as ID, address, baud rate, etc.

Protection:Usually, IC designers program ICs to prevent special programming.

Performance improvement:Usually, IC designers program ICs through special programming to improve performance.

According to customer requirements:ICs are generally programmed from the inventory of IC programming service providers based on different customer requirements.

JTAG pins:The JTAG test pins are used for loading and programming ICs. These pins are designed specifically for serial interfaces.

Serial interface:For this interface, it is necessary to test the pins to load the program on the IC. The serial interface pins are specifically designed for connecting microcontrollers.

I2C pin:This peripheral device is used for programming memory and other components such as displays.

UART：Microcontrollers have send and receive pins. They are called UART pins, used for debugging and boot loading.

Social Security Department:Debug two serial pins to connect MCU through test points. It supports real-time programming.

IEEE：It is an upgraded version of the JTAG pin interface. But the JTAG pin is still the most commonly used interface in the industry.

Direct IC programming: The assembler sends large blocks of ICs to the IC programmer company. They have a programming socket for IC programming. It contains a large number of programming products.

IC programming installed on PCB: Sometimes the assembly supplier assembles the circuit board and sends it to the programmer supplier for IC programming. They only need to use the JTAG pin on the IC for programming.

There are many types of IC programming files, such as Hex, JEDEC, Bit, BIX, etc.

BIT file: BIT files are used for CPLD and FPGA.

BIX file: The BIX file is used for testing pins in microcontrollers.

Hex file: Hex files are directly applied to all types of memory ICs and contain ASCII format.

JEDEC files: These files are typically used for all ICS and memory systems in the industry. They are industrial grade files used for programming.

Automated processing programmer:Robots are used for production programming. It takes out the IC from the packaging, puts it into the machine, and then programs the IC.

Programmers based on small monitors:They have hardly conducted research and development on prototype design. Due to being a medium-sized enterprise, the production volume is very small.

Internal programmer:Large scale industries have their own IC programming production factories. It understands all the manufacturing capabilities of ICs. Therefore, it is basically setting up a programming machine on the table to program ICs. Therefore, this programmer does not require the removal of physical ICs. It programs the IC by connecting test pins and connectors.

Some special programmers:They are used to deploy ICs during portability and power plant maintenance.

Firstly, please check your tool and ensure that it has been properly arranged after loading the program on the IC.

Ensure that all cables are connected to the automatic programming machine.

Marking machines such as Kapton tape, labels, ink, and barcodes.

Software and Computer

The input and output of programming devices are accurately connected to the connection pins.

PCB designers select ICs based on PCB requirements. It includes microcontrollers, chip ICs, FPGAs, CPLDs, etc.

After receiving the programmable IC, the programmer loads firmware data into the IC through software. This programming is specifically designed for a specific IC.

IC is considered fully programmed only after undergoing extensive special programming. We need to verify now. Therefore, the compiler will validate program data with raw data to ensure that the entire programming data is loaded correctly.

After receiving programmable ICs from IC programming service providers, they will be manually or using surface mount technology

Functional testing is the most important part of PCB assembly in testing This test verifies whether all connections of the IC are working properly as required. Afterwards, the PCB was transported to the transportation department.

Most suppliers offer three types of IC programming services.

The assembly plant sends the IC to the IC programming plant for programming. After receiving the IC, the IC programming plant will use automatic machines and offline methods to program the IC. The programmer will load all data into the IC using software through test pins.

Basically, serialization is a method of converting the entire object structure into an appropriate format. It is stored on auxiliary storage devices.

3D inspection is a type of coplanarity inspection using lasers and cameras. In this inspection, all IC leads were correctly shaped and functioning properly. This check displays the output on the screen.

We need to add test points for IC programming on the PCB. In this way, the programmer can easily debug and start them.

Many designers set various types of pins on PCBs for programming ICs. The JTAG pin and pogo pin are the best ways to use them.

Please stay informed about the program schedule of your library at any time.

Be sure to check if the new IC is completely blank first.

Please always create simple programs to verify if programming is working properly. Then, load the program into the high-performance IC.

Due to the various types of packaging and chips available in ICs, please keep different types of adapters in working condition.

Reduce costs:IC programming suppliers are all in the industry. Therefore, the cost of creating programming with a programmer is high. But the cost of loading programming is very low.

Efficient:Due to the use of cables in IC programming, we can achieve high transmission efficiency.

Reduce time:IC burning adopts multiple technologies and is fully automated, with short burning time.

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