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Rev. 1.00

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December 13, 2018

Rev. 1.00 

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December 13, 2018

Gang-Writer8-8 User’s Guide

Gang-Writer8-8 User’s Guide

1 Overview

1.1 Gang-Writer8-8

The Gang-Writer8-8 main components are the G-ICPM08040 and G-ICPB00040. The G-ICPM08040 
which is also known as the programming module, includes 4 programming units, namely 
ICP1~ICP4. This is used together with the G-ICPB00040 which is the Base Board. Together they 
can implement a powerful means of programming 8 Holtek 8-bit Flash MCUs in parallel to meet the 

high efficiency requirements for volume production.

1.2 Main Features

•  Supports Holtek 8-bit Flash MCU programming
•  Uses the HOPE3000 software
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Programming files are downloaded to the programing module 

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Supports programming module firmware online one-click quick update 

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Compact size (136×75×23mm) for usage convenience with fixture

•  Supports up to 8 sites parallel programming 
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2/4/6/8 sites parallel programming available

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Supports module extension to achieve up to 12/16 site parallel programming

•  Visual programming status display LED indicators
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Supports offline programming mode

1.3 Hardware Introduction

Programming Module  

(G-ICPM08040)

×2

5V USB-Connector  

Power Adapter

20PIN (5PIN×4ICP)  

PHB Connector×2

Base Board

(G-ICPB00040)

Micro USB Cable

Figure 1. Gang-Writer8-8 Monolithic Components

Summary of Contents for Gang-Writer8-8

Page 1: ...Gang Writer8 8 User s Guide Revision V1 00 Date December 13 2018 ...

Page 2: ...e Independent Operation 5 2 1 Online Programming Mode 5 2 2 Offline Programming Mode 6 3 Using the Programming Module together with the Base Board 7 3 1 Offline Programming Mode 7 3 2 Programming Mode Selection 9 4 Considerations 11 Appendix A LED Status Description 12 Appendix B 20PIN 5PIN 4ICP PHB Connector 13 Appendix C G ICPB00040 Base Board External Key 14 Appendix D HoltekEWriterUsersGuide 1...

Page 3: ...s Supports Holtek 8 bit Flash MCU programming Uses the HOPE3000 software Programming files are downloaded to the programing module Supports programming module firmware online one click quick update Compact size 136 75 23mm for usage convenience with fixture Supports up to 8 sites parallel programming 2 4 6 8 sites parallel programming available Supports module extension to achieve up to 12 16 site...

Page 4: ...SB Power Interface Programming Module Slot Figure 3 G ICPB00040 Base Board 1 4 Software Introduction The software HOPE3000 V3 26 and above is used refer to appendix HoltekEWriterUsersGuide 125 pdf for detailed HOPE3000 usage description After the G ICPM08040 hardware is connected the hardware name and firmware version will be displayed at the lower right corner of the software interface as shown i...

Page 5: ...nect the programming module to a PC using a USB cable and open the software The ICP1 RUN LED will be illuminated indicating that it is in the online programming mode as shown in Figure 5 For online programming specific operations together with the HOPE3000 refer to appendix HoltekEWriterUsersGuide 125 pdf Note that online programming does not support smart programming Figure 5 Programming Module ...

Page 6: ... Refer to appendix HoltekEWriterUsersGuide 125 pdf for the specific software operation procedures When the offline data download has successfully completed the STATUS LED will remain on Figure 6 Offline Programming Data Download Single Module Offline Programming After a 5V 3A power is connected the STATUS LED will remain on Press the START key to implement programming The programming states can be...

Page 7: ... Enable the ICP1 and ICP3 programming Table 1 OPTION S W Site Settings 3 Using the Programming Module together with the Base Board In the offline programming mode using the programming module together with the base board can implement 2 4 6 8 sites parallel programming in the standard mode or 12 16 site parallel programming in the extension mode To implement programming module offline data downloa...

Page 8: ...oaded successfully remove the USB cable from the PC Connect a 5V 3A power to the programming module after which then the STATUS indicator of each programming module will be on Press the START key to start programming after which the programming results can be obtained by observing the LED indicator on the corresponding programming module Figure 10 Offline Programming Module Base Board ...

Page 9: ...lel programming can be selected by the OPTION S W settings as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 Programming Mode Selection Standard Mode Extension Mode In the offline programming mode if the base board works together with 4 programming modules up to 16 Holtek 8 bit Flash MCUs can be programmed in parallel as shown in Figure 12 ...

Page 10: ...Rev 1 00 10 December 13 2018 Gang Writer8 8 User s Guide Figure 12 Programming Mode Selection Extension Mode ...

Page 11: ...uded in the product Each separate programming channel ICPx provides a current of only 150mA When programming the capacitor connected to the base board VDD should not exceed a value of 220μF The online programming mode does not support smart programming namely auto programming As shown in Figure 13 the auto programming button is disabled with a grey colour Figure 13 Smart Programming Mode Setting ...

Page 12: ...ful ICP1 RUN On ICP1 connection is successful Flash Mode1 On Off ICP1 connection has failed ICP1 OK FAIL Off Off Off Offline Programming STATUS On Programming can be implemented Off On Programming successful Flashes Mode2 Offline programming data error Off Programming failed Flashes Mode3 Power error ICPx RUN x 1 2 3 4 Off Flash Mode1 Off ICPx OK FAIL x 1 2 3 4 Off Off Off Programming successful F...

Page 13: ...g Writer8 8 User s Guide LED Flash Status Definition Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Mode4 Figure 14 LED Flash Status Definition Appendix B 20PIN 5PIN 4ICP PHB Connector Figure 14 20PIN 5PIN 4ICP PHB Connector Table 3 20PIN 5PIN 4ICP PHB Connector ...

Page 14: ... The external key can enable the SLOT1 and SLOT3 programming at the same time PIN5 GND PIN6 The external key can enable the SLOT1 and SLOT3 programming at the same time PIN7 GND PIN8 The external key can enable the SLOT2 and SLOT4 programming at the same time PIN9 GND PIN10 The external key can enable the SLOT2 and SLOT4 programming at the same time Table 4 J2 Pins Appendix D HoltekEWriterUsersGui...

Page 15: ...lely for the purpose of illustration and Holtek makes no warranty or representation that such applications will be suitable without further modification nor recommends the use of its products for application that may present a risk to human life due to malfunction or otherwise Holtek s products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems Holtek reserves the...

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