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As a leader in chip programming, Acroview, while releasing a new version of its programming software, officially announced further expansion of its compatible chip model coverage. The company's core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, has now achieved full compatibility with the 32-bit low-power microcontroller CW32L011K8U from Xinyuan Semiconductor (Wuhan Xinyuan Semiconductor).

CW32L011K8U is an eFlash-based single-chip low-power microcontroller, integrating an ARM® Cortex®-M0+ core with a maximum frequency of 96 MHz, high-speed embedded memory (up to 64 KB Flash and up to 6 KB SRAM), and a comprehensive set of enhanced peripherals and I/O ports.

CW32L011K8U provides a full set of communication interfaces (3 UARTs, 1 SPI, and 1 I2C), 1 12-bit high-speed ADC, 5 groups of general-purpose and basic timers, 1 low-power timer, and 1 advanced-control PWM timer.

CW32L011K8U can operate over a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, with a wide supply voltage of 1.7 V to 5.5 V. It supports two low-power operating modes: Sleep and DeepSleep.

Product Features

Core: ARM® Cortex®-M0+

• Maximum operating frequency: 96 MHz

• Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C; operating voltage: 1.7 V to 5.5 V

• Memory

• Up to 64 KB Flash, data retention 25 years @ -40°C to +85°C, supports erase/write protection, read protection, and secure runtime library protection

• Up to 6 KB RAM, supports hardware parity check

• 22-byte OTP memory

• CRC hardware calculation unit

• Reset and power management

• Low-power modes (Sleep, DeepSleep)

• Power-on and brown-out reset (POR/BOR)

• Programmable low-voltage detector (LVD)

Clock management

• 4 MHz to 32 MHz crystal oscillator

• 32 kHz low-speed crystal oscillator

• Built-in 96 MHz RC oscillator

• Built-in 32 kHz RC oscillator

• Clock monitoring system

• Allows independent disabling of each peripheral clock

Supports up to 26 I/O interfaces

• All I/O ports support interrupt function with filtering

• All I/O ports support wake-up function with filtering

• All I/O ports support hysteresis and pull-up input

• All I/O ports support push-pull and open-drain output

1 12-bit analog-to-digital converter

• Up to 1 Msps conversion speed; sampling time of each sequence channel can be configured independently

• 8 conversion result registers

• Built-in 1.2 V voltage reference

• Analog watchdog function

• Built-in temperature sensor

Dual voltage comparators

Real-time clock and calendar

• Supports wake-up from Sleep/DeepSleep mode

Timers

• 16-bit advanced-control timer, supports 6 input capture channels, supports 6 pairs of complementary PWM outputs with dead time, supports dual-point comparison, supports PWM phase shifting

• 2 groups of 16-bit general-purpose timers

• 3 groups of 16-bit basic timers

• 1 group of 16-bit low-power timers

• Independent watchdog timer

Communication interfaces

• 3 low-power UARTs, supporting fractional baud rate, low-power data reception, and configurable level conversion; one of them supports LIN communication interface

• 1 SPI interface at 24 Mbit/s, supports 4-16 bit width

• 1 I2C interface at 1 Mbit/s, supports configurable level conversion, supports SMBUS

• IR modulator with programmable duty cycle and polarity

• Serial debug interface (SWD)

• 80-bit unique ID

Internal Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer independently developed by Acroview has become a benchmark professional programming solution in the industry. The device supports flexible and adjustable one-to-one and one-to-eight configuration modes and provides both online and offline working modes. In particular, it has developed dedicated programming solutions for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, fully covering the bare-die offline programming and on-board programming needs of the entire chip series from Wuhan Xinyuan Semiconductor. The AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules—main unit, base board, and adapter socket—giving the device excellent compatibility and scalability. As a universal programming platform, it can not only adapt to various programmable chips on the market, but also, with stable and efficient performance, serves as the core component of Acroview's automated batch programming equipment IPS5800S, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks and meeting mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connection methods and is equipped with both USB and NET interfaces, enabling convenient networking of multiple programmers. Through the networking function, users can easily achieve synchronous control of multiple programmers and efficiently carry out parallel programming operations. In terms of security, the main unit has a built-in intelligent safety protection circuit that can monitor chip placement status and circuit connection conditions in real time. Once abnormalities such as reverse chip insertion or short circuits are detected, it will immediately trigger a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively 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 and ensuring a smooth and efficient programming process. To enhance ease of use, the back of the main unit is provided with an SD card slot. Users only need to store project files generated on a PC to an SD card and insert it into the slot, then use the physical buttons on the programmer to complete file selection, loading, and programming operations, achieving standalone operation without a PC. This design not only reduces dependence on computer hardware configuration but also simplifies the work environment setup process and significantly improves operational flexibility.

In terms of scalability and compatibility, the AP8000 adopts a modular combination design of base board and adapter boards, effectively expanding the functional boundaries of the main unit. At present, the device supports products from all mainstream semiconductor manufacturers, covering well-known brands such as SK hynix, Micron, SANDISK, ASR, and Kingston. It supports a wide range of device types, including NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, eMMC, etc., and 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 Xinyuan Semiconductor: Wuhan Xinyuan Semiconductor (Xinyuan Semiconductor) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wuhan P&S Information Technology Co., Ltd., a listed company. It focuses on chip design, R&D, sales, and technical services. Wuhan Xinyuan Semiconductor focuses on 32-bit MCU chip design and is committed to providing localized, industrial-grade, high-quality, and low-cost integrated circuit products. Wuhan Xinyuan Semiconductor provides electronic industry users with a series of products including microcontrollers (MCUs), small-capacity memory chips (EEPROM), and power devices (SJ-MOSFET), with three major competitive advantages: product quality assurance, reliable technical performance, and stable supply capability. In the MCU field, it has launched general-purpose high-performance CW32F003/030 series, secure low-power CW32L083/031/052 series, and wireless RF CW32W031 series products, which are widely used in consumer electronics, smart home, Internet of Things, industrial control, medical electronics, and automotive electronics.

About Acroview Technology: Acroview Technology (ACROVIEW) is a national-level specialized and sophisticated "little giant" enterprise engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor chip testing and programming equipment. The company is committed to empowering customers across the entire industry chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer Fab, and terminal equipment enterprises, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automated Auto Burn-In (ABI) system greatly improves customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces Per DUT testing costs. At the same time, it also provides customers with equipment products and solutions for all stages including PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. We perfectly integrate our leading product technology advantages, system-level expertise, and globally deployed R&D and sales service network to create value for customers to gain leadership in market competition.