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Acroview, a leader in chip programming, has released a new version of its programming software and officially announced further expansion of its compatible chip model coverage. Its core product, the universal programming platform AP8000, has now achieved full compatibility with Silan's high-performance brushless motor controller SPC6L64DLF.

SPC6L64DLF is a highly integrated high-performance brushless motor controller (SMAPOWCON®: Smart Power Controller). When designing motor control systems, users can achieve the lowest overall system cost and maximum flexibility. The SPC6L64B integrates 6-channel NMOS pre-drivers, bootstrap diodes, 2 LDOs, dedicated low-power circuits, multiple high-speed operational amplifiers, multiple comparators, a high-speed ADC, a coprocessor, multiple general-purpose timers, UART, SPI, and motor-control-specific modules. It also adopts a Cortex-M0 core, embeds 64 KB Flash memory and 10 KB RAM, and operates at a maximum frequency of up to 72 MHz, meeting the system application requirements of high-performance brushless motor control and simplifying system cost.

Main Features

• ARM 32-bit Cortex-M0

• Supports up to 72 MHz

• Built-in Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC)

• Supports single-cycle 32-bit × 32-bit multiplication

• Supports 3-channel DMA controller

• Supports MAC, DIV, CRC, and other functions

• On-chip memory

• 64 KB Flash, data retention time greater than 10 years, 10,000 erase/write cycles

• 10 KB RAM with parity check

• Development support

• Two-wire serial debug (SWD)

• Power and reset

• Built-in 1.5 V low-power LDO

• Built-in power-on reset module

• Built-in low-voltage reset module with 8 selectable reset voltages: 1.9 V, 2.1 V, 2.3 V, 2.7 V, 3.0 V, 3.7 V, 4.0 V, 4.3 V

• Built-in low-voltage detection module with 8 selectable detection voltages: 2.4 V, 2.7 V, 3.0 V, 3.3 V, 3.6 V, 3.9 V, 4.2 V, 4.5 V

• Serial communication ports

• 2 UARTs

• 1 SPI

• Analog performance

• 3 sets of analog comparators (CMP0x, CMP1x, CMP2x), with selectable input hysteresis

• 2 operational amplifiers with programmable bias and gain (OPA0, OPA1)

• 1 operational amplifier (OPA2, non-programmable, supports BLL1 only)

• Supply voltage 4.5 V to 24 V

• Built-in 13 V and 5 V LDOs

• Integrated three-phase high-side and low-side half-bridge driver circuits, 6-channel NMOS pre-driver outputs

• Built-in three bootstrap diodes

• Dedicated low-power circuits

• 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), maximum conversion rate 1 Msps, operating voltage 2.7 V to 5.5 V

• Single S/H 12-bit ADC controller, 22 inputs in total, maximum conversion rate 1 Msps

• Clock system

• Built-in 32 kHz/128 kHz low-frequency RCL

• Built-in 48 MHz and 72 MHz high-precision RCH

• Input/Output

• Supports up to 26 I/O ports

• Compatible with CMOS and TTL input levels

• Programmable pull-up/pull-down, push-pull/open-drain output modes, digital input filtering, and input inversion

• All can be used as external interrupt inputs, supporting edge and level triggering

• Timers

• 4 16-bit timers, BT00, BT01, BT10, and BT11, all supporting capture and PWM output; BT00 and BT01 (BT10 and BT11) can be combined into one 32-bit timer

• 2 32-bit timers, BT40 and BT41

• 1 16-bit advanced-control PWM timer for motor control with dead-time control and emergency braking, with 3 sets of PWM outputs

• 2 watchdog timers

• 1 system time timer, 24-bit down counter

• Driver parameters

• The high-side maximum floating absolute voltage of the gate driver circuit reaches 100 V

• Undervoltage protection for the low-side supply VREG13V and three high-side supplies VBS

• The short-circuit pulse current capability of the driver circuit reaches ±0.8 A

• Operating temperature

• -40 to 85°C

• Package types

• QFN-48

• LQFP-48

• Operating modes

• Normal operation mode

• Sleep mode

• Deep Sleep mode

Internal Block Diagram

The AP8000 universal programmer independently developed by Acroview has become an industry-benchmark professional programming solution. The device supports flexible one-to-one and one-to-eight configuration modes and provides both online and offline operating modes. In particular, it has developed dedicated programming solutions for memory chips such as eMMC and UFS, fully covering bare-die offline programming and on-board programming requirements for Silan's entire chip series. AP8000 adopts an innovative modular design with three core modules: main unit, base board, and adapter socket, giving the device excellent compatibility and expansion capability. 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 mass programming equipment IPS5800S, efficiently handling large-scale chip programming tasks and meeting mass production needs.

The AP8000 main unit offers flexible connection options 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 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, 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 complete file selection, loading, and programming operations through the programmer's physical buttons, 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 boards 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 Silan: Silan was founded in September 1997 and is a high-tech enterprise specializing in IC chip design and the production of semiconductor microelectronics-related products. Silan has become one of the largest integrated device manufacturer (IDM) enterprises in China integrating IC chip design and manufacturing. Silan's technologies and products cover many fields of consumer products and have maintained a leading domestic position in multiple technical fields, such as green power supply chip technology, MEMS sensor technology, LED lighting and display technology, high-voltage smart power module technology, third-generation power semiconductor device technology, and digital audio and video technology.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level specialized and innovative "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 end-device companies—through innovative semiconductor testing technologies and solutions. Acroview's pioneering fully automated burn-in test ABI (Auto Burn-In) system greatly improves customers' chip burn-in test efficiency and reduces Per DUT test costs. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions for all stages from 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.