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Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has announced an expansion of its compatible chip range alongside the release of its latest programming software. Among the updates, its universal programming platform AP8000 now fully supports WCH's 32-bit industrial general-purpose microcontroller CH32V303RCT, providing efficient and reliable professional programming support for relevant customers.

The CH32V303RCT is an industrial-grade general-purpose microcontroller based on a 32-bit RISC-V design. It features a hardware stack area and fast interrupt entry, significantly improving interrupt response speed over the standard RISC-V architecture. The CH32V303RCT is equipped with a V4F core, incorporating a single-precision floating-point instruction set and an expanded stack area, delivering higher computing performance. It extends the number of USARTs to 8 groups and motor timers to 4 groups.

Product Features

• QingKe V4F processor, maximum system main frequency of 144MHz

• Supports single-cycle multiplication and hardware division, as well as hardware floating-point operations (FPU)

• 64KB SRAM, 256KB Flash

• Supply voltage: 2.5/3.3V, independent GPIO unit power supply

• Multiple low-power modes: sleep, stop, standby

• Power-on/power-down reset, programmable voltage monitor

• 2 groups of 18-channel general-purpose DMA

• 4 groups of operational amplifiers and comparators

• 1 true random number generator (TRNG)

• 2 groups of 12-bit DAC conversion

• 2 units of 16-channel 12-bit ADC conversion, 16 touch keys

• 10 timers

• 1 USB 2.0 full-speed host/device interface

• 3 USART interfaces and 5 UART interfaces

• 1 CAN interface (2.0B active)

• SDIO interface, FSMC interface

• 2 IIC interfaces, 3 SPI interfaces, 2 IIS interfaces

• 80 I/O pins, mappable to 16 external interrupts

• CRC calculation unit, 96-bit unique chip ID

• Serial 2-wire debug interface

• Package forms: LQFP48, LQFP64M, LQFP100

System Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer, independently developed by Acroview Technology, has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible and adjustable 1-to-1 and 1-to-8 configuration modes, and offers both online and offline operation. With dedicated programming solutions developed specifically for eMMC, UFS, and other memory chips, it fully covers the offline bare-chip programming and on-board programming needs of WCH's entire chip series. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design consisting of three core modules: main unit, base board, and adapter, giving the device outstanding compatibility and expandability. As a universal programming platform, it not only adapts to various programmable chips on the market but also serves as a core component of Acroview's automated batch programmer IPS5800S with stable and efficient performance, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks to meet mass production needs.

The AP8000 main unit features flexible connectivity, equipped with both USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through the networking function, users can easily achieve synchronized control of multiple programmers and efficiently perform parallel programming operations. In terms of safety, the main unit incorporates intelligent safety protection circuitry that monitors chip placement status and circuit connections in real time. If anomalies such as reverse insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, fully safeguarding the safe operation of chips and the programmer. The main unit is equipped with a high-speed FPGA chip, greatly improving data transmission and processing efficiency to ensure a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance ease of use, an SD card slot is provided on the back of the main unit. Users only need to save project files generated on a PC to an SD card and insert it into the slot, then use the programmer's physical buttons to select, load, and execute programming operations, enabling standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependence on computer hardware configuration but also simplifies the working environment setup, significantly improving operational flexibility.

In terms of expandability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination design of base board and adapter board, effectively expanding the main unit's functional boundaries. Currently, the device supports products from all major semiconductor manufacturers, covering well-known brands such as HAAWKING, XHSC, ZHIXIN, SAMSUNG, and KIOXIA. Its supported device types are extensive, including NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, EMMC, and more, and it is fully compatible with various industry-standard file formats such as Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, and POF, providing users with a one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solution.

Company Introduction

About WCH: WCH was founded in 2004 and is an interface chip and full-stack MCU company. WCH focuses on connectivity technology and MCU core research, adopting a full-stack R&D model encompassing underlying IP development, chip design, and underlying common software development. Based on self-developed processor IP and transceiver IP modules, it integrates and builds USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth and other interface chips, as well as connectivity-oriented, interconnect-oriented, and wireless full-stack MCUs and microcontrollers. Its technology spans "sensing + control + connectivity + cloud aggregation": analog detection via ADC, intelligent control and motor drive algorithms via MCU, HID human-machine interaction, Ethernet/Bluetooth-LE network communication, interface communication including UART/USB/PD/PCI/CAN, IoT protocols, and cloud services, committed to providing customers with chips and solutions for comprehensive connectivity and upstream-downstream integration.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level "Little Giant" specialized and sophisticated enterprise engaged in the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is dedicated to empowering the entire industrial chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device enterprises, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automated burn-in (Auto Burn-In, ABI) system greatly enhances customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces per-DUT testing costs. It also provides equipment products and solutions for various stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. By perfectly integrating its leading product technology advantages, system-level expertise, and globally distributed R&D and sales service networks, Acroview creates value for customers to achieve a competitive edge in the market.