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Programmer aids Flash ROM programming
Future Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) has announced the VPROG-1 programmer. Designed specifically to programme FTDI’s Vinculum host controller product range including VNC1L-1A and evaluation modules, the programmer allows quick and easy writing of data to the device’s Flash ROM.
The For programming individual VNC1L-1A ICs* 1 a plug-in LQFP48*2 adaptor is required. In addition using a ZIF40 adaptor*3, FTDI’s VDIP1* 4 and VDIP2 evaluation modules can be quickly and easily programmed.
Four LED indicators provide indication of power, USB host connection status, and device programming success or failure.
The VNC_PROG software, running under the Microsoft Windows operating system, provides a simple graphical user interface (GUI) for the VPROG-1. The software allows the user to check the number of devices attached to the programmer(s), then select and programme them. The application can then verify that the programming operation has been successfully completed.
A USB ‘A’ to mini ‘B’ cable included in the VPROG-1 package.