1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.1.1 What is Superpro?
The SUPERPRO is a family of affordable, reliable, and fast universal IC device
programmers. They are designed to communicate through a parallel (printer) or USB
port(model dependent) and to operate with Intel 80486- and Pentium-based IBM-
compatible desktop computers and notebook computers. Menu-driven software interface
makes them easy to operate.
Programming hardware include the following items.
1. A sleek, low-profile, programming module including a 40 or 48 pin ZIF (Zero
Insertion Force) socket (model dependent).
2. An AC adapter or dual range switching power supply( model dependant).
3. A parallel connecting cable.
4. Optional socket adapters to accommodate PLCC, TSOP, SOIC, SOP, QFP,
TSSOP and BGA packages are available.
Software include the following features:
1. Supports Windows95/98, Windows/NT and Windows2000 (model dependent)
2. Programming support for a large number of devices (1,500 ~ 6,000) including
PROMs, EPROMs, PLDs and Microcontrollers from 60+ manufacturers
3. IC test capability for TTL and CMOS Logic ICs (model dependent).
4. Support for Binary, Intel (linear & segmented) HEX, Motorola S, Tektronix
(linear & segmented), Jedec, pof and prg formats
5. Device insertion test (model dependent) to detect improperly inserted device.
6. Integrated full screen editors with fill, copy, move, locate, swap etc. commands
7. Auto-generation of electronic serial numbers (model dependant)
1.1.2
Manual organization
The Guide consists of three main parts:
Part 1: The chapters provide an introduction to the SUPERPRO. Some of the items
covered are System requirements, Set-up of the hardware and software.
Part 2: The part includes explanation for each software command and functions.
Appendices: Appendices contain information on Customer support and Error messages.
1.1.3
Manual convention
The following conventions are used in this manual:
The names of all keyboard keys are enclosed in angle brackets, < >. For example, the
Enter (or Return) key is shown as <Enter>; the Page Up key is shown as <PgUp>.
The cursor keys are shown as follows:
Left arrow key = <Left arrow>
Right arrow key = <Right arrow>
