Automated Programmer Offers Tray Input and Output Handling System

The new Helix programmer, manufactured by BP Microsystems, comes standard with a precision-designed tray input and output handling system with a reject location. The system can program up to 800 devices per hour, with an industry-leading programming speed of 0.24s/Mb*. It programs Flash memories, FPGAs, antifuse FPGA, PLDs, and Microcontrollers, including MCU’s with embedded Flash memory; offers very low voltage support down to 1.5V (Vdd); and supports device densities up to 4 Gbits.



The updated system is compatible with other standard BP Microsystems automated line programmers, using the same core programming technology, as well as the same socket modules. The pressure plates are exchangeable between the tray version and the Helix-TU-10 units.



Integrated in the handler are two BP Micro Enhanced 7th Generation programming sites with FX4™ socket module capability, allowing up to four devices per site to be programmed simultaneously. The Helix system is designed to handle a wide range of packages including but not limited to MSOP, SOIC, PLCC, SSOP and TSSOP. Adaptsys offers a complete commissioning and support service that ensures the new programming line can be up and running as quickly as possible.



The operational sequence of the machine picks the part from tray input, transfers the part to the programming socket, programs the part, and returns the part to tray output. Integrated motors open and close programming sites in synchronization with the placement and retrieval of parts. The precision tooling head requires no vision system for handling fine-pitched parts, therefore allowing an overall throughput of 800 devices per hour. One computer and software interface controls both BPWin software and handler control operations for a fully integrated programming and handling solution.