EMP-20 (MCS(R) microcontroller supported)

The EMP-20 is a low cost, $449.95, device programming tool that supports nearly all of IntelĒs programmable micro-controllers. It also supports all Intel Flash memory components, SIMMs, cards, PLDĒs and other memory devices frequently used in a microcontroller design. Located in the lower left area is the main device programming station consisting of a 48 pin ZIF. The ZIF will handle wide or narrow pattern dual in-line devices. Adapters are used to accommodate non DIP package types. Also in this area is the device "Family Module" connector. The devices that can be programmed at any given time are determined by which Family Module is installed. Family Module boards reconfigure supply voltage, ground and pin driver capabilities for different device families. EMP-20 can support many device families by simply changing the family module board. The use of relays and discrete DAC controlled analog drivers provide power and grounds that are rock solid and as a result the EMP-20 can usually program microcontroller devices at near their theoretical maximum performance.
The operating interface, EMP, is DOS based or functions as a well-behaved DOS application under Windows*. The included buffer editor allows the data to be placed exactly where you want it and provides HEX and ASCII strings as well as supporting SPLITS, SETS AND SWAPS. Included is a flexible macro facility allowing frequently used procedures to be stored, then executed with a key stroke.
The heart of the hardware design is an SRAM based dynamic FPGA. Supported devices all have a unique FPGA configuration file. ItĒs downloaded to the programmer by EMP as part of the device selection process.