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As a leader in chip programming, Acroview, while releasing a new version of its programming software, has officially announced further expansion of its compatible chip model coverage. The company's core product, the AP8000 universal programming platform, has now achieved full compatibility with SinoWealth's 8-bit microcontroller SH79F9270P.

SH79F9270P is a high-speed, high-efficiency 8051-compatible microcontroller. At the same oscillator frequency, it delivers faster operation than traditional 8051 chips.

SH79F9270P retains most of the features of standard 8051 chips, including built-in 256 bytes of RAM, 3 UARTs, and external interrupts INT0, INT2, INT3, and INT4. In addition, SH79F9270P integrates 4096 bytes of external RAM. The microcontroller also includes a 32 Kbyte Flash block suitable for program storage. SH79F9270P integrates standard communication modules such as EUART/TWI, as well as modules including dimmable LED, 12-bit ADC, and PWM timer.

In addition, SH79F9270P has a built-in 20-channel touch key (Touchkey) module, CRC module, and digital logic configurable (LCM) module. To achieve high reliability and low power consumption, SH79F9270P has a built-in watchdog timer, low-voltage reset function, and system clock monitoring function. SH79F9270P also provides 2 low-power saving modes.

Features

• 8-bit MCU based on 8051 instruction pipeline architecture

• Flash ROM: 32 Kbytes

• RAM: 256 bytes internal, 4096 bytes external, 32 bytes LED RAM, 84 bytes touchkey RAM

• EEPROM-like: maximum 4096 bytes (code option selectable)

• Operating voltage

• fOSC=32.768 kHz–24 MHz, VDD=2.7 V–5.5 V

• Oscillator (code option)

• Crystal resonator: 32.768 kHz

• Internal RC oscillator: 24 MHz (±1%)/128 K (±10%)

• 30/26/18/14 CMOS bidirectional I/O pins

• Built-in pull-up resistors (30 kΩ) on I/O

• 8 high-current sink I/O ports

• 20-channel touch key input

• 4 16-bit timers/counters (T2, T3, T4, T5)

• 1 16-bit PCA0 with 2 compare/capture units

• 2-channel 12-bit PWM timer

• TWI interface

• Interrupt sources

• Timer2, 3, 4, 5, PCA0

• External interrupt 0, 2, 3

• External interrupt 4: 8 inputs

• ADC, EUART, touch key

• PWM, SCM, CRC, TWI, LPD, LED

• Built-in digital logic configurable module (LCM)

• 3 enhanced UARTs

• 9-channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC)

• LED driver

• Supports LED serial matrix drive such as 7X8, 6X7, 5X6, 4X5

• Supports constant-current drive

• Supports up to 8X8+7X8 matrix

• Built-in low-voltage reset function (code option)

• LVR voltage 1: 4.1 V

• LVR voltage 2: 3.7 V

• LVR voltage 3: 3.1 V

• Built-in CRC verification module, selectable verification space size

• 13-level selectable low-voltage detection module (LPD)

• Supports single-wire emulation and programming

• CPU machine cycle

• 1 oscillator cycle

• Watchdog timer (WDT)

• Warm-up counter

• Low-power operating modes

• Idle mode

• Power-down mode

• Flash type

• Package

• LQFP32

• SOP28

• SOP20

• SOP16

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The AP8000 universal programmer independently developed by Acroview has become a professional programming solution with benchmark significance in the industry. The device supports flexible and adjustable one-to-one and one-to-eight configurations and provides both online and offline working modes. In particular, it has developed dedicated programming solutions for storage chips such as eMMC and UFS, fully covering the offline bare-chip programming and on-board programming requirements of the entire SinoWealth chip series.

Adopting an innovative modular design with three core modules—main unit, bottom board, and adapter socket—it gives the device excellent compatibility and expandability. 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, which can efficiently handle large-scale chip programming tasks and meet mass production requirements.

The AP8000 main unit has 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 rear 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 the card into the slot, then complete file selection, loading, and programming operations through the physical buttons of the programmer, 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 expandability and compatibility, AP8000 adopts a modular combination design of bottom 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 SOUTHCHIP, AutoChips, energic, XMC, and Melexis. 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 one-stop, full-scenario chip programming solutions.

Company Introduction

About SinoWealth: SinoWealth was founded in 1994 and has focused on its own-brand chip design business since 2002. It passed ISO9001 certification in 2004 and completed ISO9001 in 2018. It is a chip design company focusing on the fields of MCU and lithium battery management chips. It is among the first integrated circuit design enterprises recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China and the Shanghai Municipal Information Office, and is also a Shanghai Enterprise Technology Center, a high-tech enterprise, and a nationally recognized key integrated circuit design enterprise.

About Acroview: Acroview is a national-level specialized, refined, distinctive, 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' burn-in test efficiency and reduces per-DUT test costs. It also provides customers with equipment products and solutions covering 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.