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Acroview Technology, a leader in chip programming, has officially announced further expansion of its compatible chip model coverage while releasing a new version of its programming software. Its core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, has now achieved full compatibility with INDIE's ultrasonic parking assist controller iND83207.

The iND83207 provides a complete integrated solution for high-performance automotive ultrasonic parking assist applications. The chip features a powerful 32-bit ARM M0 core, along with 64 KB Flash and 16 KB SRAM. A portion of the Flash area is pre-programmed with dedicated DSP algorithms, which can lower device hardware specification requirements and reduce overall system cost.

The iND83207 also integrates a power management unit (PMU), which can connect directly to the automotive battery and generate all required power supplies for the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The chip integrates two regulated current drivers for driving the primary side of a center-tapped transformer; the secondary side of the transformer connects to the ultrasonic transducer. Drive frequency and pulse count can be precisely configured to match the transducer's resonant frequency and application requirements.

The iND83207 supports capturing the transducer's ringing signal to accurately measure the resonant frequency and tune the drive frequency for maximum power transfer. Target object detection is accomplished by receiving reflected echo signals through the ultrasonic transducer. The received echo signal is amplified by a high-precision analog front end; the analog front end includes a low-noise amplifier (LNA) and a multi-stage programmable gain amplifier (PGA). The processed signal is sent to an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). After analog-to-digital conversion, digital signal processing (DSP) is performed on the signal, and the DSP results can be stored in the microcontroller memory. Echo detection and echo correlation algorithms are implemented in firmware.

The iND83207 integrates a LIN master controller, a LIN slave controller, and associated transceivers. The two LIN pins can serve as LIN transceiver interfaces or be configured as high-voltage general-purpose input/output (GPIO) ports. The chip also provides three high-voltage (battery voltage level) GPIOs with sink/source current capability up to 10 mA. It is equipped with five 3.3 V-level GPIOs for customer function expansion, such as slave node address configuration. An integrated 8-bit system management ADC allows firmware to monitor each supply voltage, the temperature sensor, LIN1/2 pins, PA[4:0] pins, and PB[2:0] pin status for system diagnostics.

Features

• CPU architecture: ARM Cortex-M0 processor, operating frequency 16 MHz

• System tick timer (SysTick, 24-bit, interrupt capable)

• Standard SWD serial wire debug interface

• Built-in nested vector interrupt controller (NVIC)

• Programmable watchdog timer

• Memory: 64 KB Flash (including a data area software-definable by customers); 16 KB SRAM

Functional Features

• Integrated power management module, capable of connecting directly to a +12 V automotive battery

• Two regulated current drivers for driving the primary side of a center-tapped transformer; the secondary side connects to the ultrasonic transducer; burst operating frequency range 30 kHz–70 kHz; current magnitude and burst length are programmable

• Low-noise ultrasonic receive path with programmable gain

• Digital signal processing with built-in digital filtering

• 1 LIN master controller + 1 LIN slave controller

• 2 LIN pins, each configurable as: LIN master / LIN slave, firmware-controlled GPIO

• LIN input/output functions can be multiplexed among LIN controller, PWM, and firmware-controlled GPIO

• 5 3.3 V-level GPIOs, supporting analog input and connection to the system monitoring ADC

• 3 battery voltage (VBAT) level GPIOs, supporting analog input and connection to the system monitoring ADC

• Built-in chip junction temperature sensor

• Built-in high-precision calibrated reference oscillator, enabling precise time measurement with a frequency counter

• Built-in one-time programmable memory (OTP) for unique device traceability identification

· Package

• 24-pin QFN, 4 × 4 mm, with exposed pad

Internal Block Diagram

AP8000, independently developed by Acroview, has become an industry-benchmark professional programming solution. The device supports flexible adjustable one-to-one and one-to-eight configuration modes, and provides both online and offline operating modes. In particular, dedicated programming solutions have been developed for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, fully covering bare-die offline programming and in-system programming needs for INDIE's entire chip series. 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 its stable and efficient performance, serves as a core component of Acroview's automated mass programming equipment IPS5800S. It can efficiently handle large-scale chip programming tasks and meet mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connectivity 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 connections in real time. Once abnormalities such as reversed chip insertion or short circuits are detected, it immediately triggers a power-off protection mechanism, comprehensively safeguarding the safe operation of chips and programmers. 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 has an SD card slot. 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 complete file selection, loading, and programming, enabling 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, and EMMC, and is fully compatible with multiple 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 INDIE: INDIE was founded in 2017 and is a supplier of automotive-grade mixed-signal processing chips and solutions. It has R&D centers in Shanghai, Wuxi, and Suzhou, and sales and technical support centers in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Taipei, Los Angeles in the United States, and Dresden in Germany. By providing mixed-signal system-on-chip products and solutions, it is committed to becoming a trusted partner for customers in the automotive and medical industries.

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 full industry chain, including Fabless, IDM, OSAT, wafer fabs, and end-device companies, through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's industry-first fully automated Auto Burn-In (ABI) system greatly improves customers' chip burn-in testing efficiency and reduces per-DUT testing cost. It also provides equipment products and solutions for all stages from PSV, CP, FT, ABI, SLT, and programming. We perfectly integrate leading product technology advantages, system-level expertise, and a globally deployed R&D and sales service network to create value for customers to gain leadership in market competition.