Elnec BeeHive304, User Manual

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BeeHive304
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Introduction
BeeHive304 is next member of Elnec concurrent universal multiprogrammer series, built
to meet the strong demand for an extremely fast and reliable multiprogrammer for
high-capacity memories.
Designed with great emphasis on technical perfection and speed of hardware, this
programmer perfectly
fits for high-demand desktop programming as well as for
automated programming systems and ATE machines, where ensures the highest quality
and overall yield.
BeeHive304 consists of four independent isolated universal programming sites , based on
the BeeProg3 programming core hardware. Therefore the programming sites can run
asynchronously ( concurrent multiprogramming programming mode ). Each programming
site starts programming at the moment the chip is detected to be inserted in the socket
properly - independently on the status of other programming sites. As a result, three
programming sites work, while you are replacing the programmed chip at the fourth site.
BeeHive304 multiprogrammer supports as many chips as the BeeProg3 programmer and
without obvious decrease of programming speed because each programming site works
independently. Also each programming site can program a different chip, if necessary.
Because the BeeProg3 programming core is based on a state of the art FPGA , powerful
ARM processor and internal SSD , BeeHive304 is ready to program devices at theoretically
possible speeds. The achieved ultra fast programming speed - more than 22.5 MB/s
continuously - is actually higher, than real devices supported so far can utilize. This is
reflected in extremely short programming times. For example, the
2 GB eMMC NAND Flash
could be done in less than 100 sec - if programmed memory allow that speed.
Tests show, that BeeHive304 is currently faster than all competitors in this price category,
and for many chips it is the fastest at all.
BeeHive304 supports all kinds of types and silicon technologies of today's and tomorrow's
programmable devices . It partially supports also devices "from yesterday". You can be sure
that the next devices support will require the software update only, at the most (if necessary)
simple programming module, therefore
the cost of ownership is minimized .
Modular construction of hardware - the programming sites works independently - allows for
continuous operation when a part of the programming sites becomes inoperable. It also
makes service quick and easy.
The sensing circuits detect proper placement of device in the socket of programming module,
which allows beginning
programming immediately upon insertion of a chip . Operator
merely removes the finished chip and inserts a new chip. Operator training is therefore
minimized.
BeeHive304 interfaces with any IBM PC compatible personal computers, running MS
Windows OS, through USB (2.0 High Speed) port or LAN port (via switch or router).