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How i can make new devices in the library
Posted: 14 Nov 2011 11:55
by Guest
Hi S4 Users!
I want to extend with devices they are not in the
current library?
For example:
I have an Fairchild FM27C512 Flash they are not in the library contend.
It´s possible to create some new devices with the operatin parameters from the device-vendor (pinning, prog.voltage and more)?
Thank you for answers in advance,...
Greets,...Andi
Re: How i can make new devices in the library
Posted: 14 Nov 2011 11:55
by Dataman (Neil Parker)
Hi,
It is not possible for users of the S4 to add their own algorithms for unsupported devices.
I have forwarded your request to our engineer who has said that we can add support for the Fairchild FM27C512 flash device. We will need samples and datasheets for the device. Providing I am able to obtain these the device will be added to the next library release.
Hope this helps.
Neil
Re: How i can make new devices in the library
Posted: 14 Nov 2011 11:56
by Guest
Hi Neil!
Thank you for answer and adding the new device in the library for the S4.
But I think there are many other devices possible, but I don´t now if there is enough space in the library of the dataman.
Each S4 user has spezialized on different devices, and therefore I think it would be a great step if the user can make any devices itself.
But I also think the S4 would become more competitive on market if the library is better than the GALEP Programmer.
One Example:
The current GALEP Programmer on market contains this needed Fairchild device in it´s library and many more.
Greetings from Vienna, Andi
Re: How i can make new devices in the library
Posted: 14 Nov 2011 11:56
by Dataman (Neil Parker)
Hi Andi
1. Fairchild FM27C512 will be added as soon as samples arrive at our office.
2. I will look for a similar algorithm in the meantime to help you - but note that due to internal quality requirements Dataman cannot release the library supporting chips which were not tested on physical
samples. That would interfere with our ISO9000 obligations.
3. Programming of chips is a complicated matter. Improper software can (and actually did) damage both the S4 and the chip in its ZIF.
4. Programming chips on portable equipment is Dataman's valuable know-how. None of our competitors reveal any information on their solution and we will follow them.
5. GALEP is PC controlled equipment which has none of the problems which face S4 development. It may offer better device support on some families but may lack on others. It does not offer true
portability.
We hope to cover missing devices ASAP.
Neil