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Data I/O Corporation Celebrates 40 Years of Innovative Programming Solutions for the Electronics Industry
Data I/O Corporation is celebrating 40 years of delivering innovative programming solutions to the electronics industry. For the past four decades, Data I/O has developed innovative solutions to enable the design and manufacture of electronics products including mobile devices, infotainment systems, navigation equipment, industrial controls, engine control units and more.
GranWith a deep understanding of device technology and customer needs, Data I/O is known for collaborating with customers to create high-quality, leading-edge products that solve their problems.
“At Microsoft, we value our close working relationship with Data I/O. When confronted with challenges associated with Programming Flash Memories, Data I/O is very supportive in understanding our requirements and providing solutions that meet those needs. We value Data I/O, both as a partner and trusted supplier. We would like to wish them a happy 40th anniversary,” said Kevin Lo, Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Microsoft.
Below is a selection of Data I/O’s accomplishments over the past 40 years:
• 1972 – First commercial PROM programmer (Model 1)
• 1980 – First universal PROM programmer (UniPAK)
• 1982 – First in-circuit programmer (Model 261)
• 1983 – First schematic capture software (FutureNet)
• 1988 – First automated handler/programmer (Handler 300)
• 1994 – First PCMCIA card reader/writer (CardPro)
• 1998 – First Windows-based process control software (TaskLink for Window)
• 2000 – First programmer at placement (ProLINE-RoadRunner)
• 2002 – First FPGA based programmer (FlashPAK)
• 2005 – First modular desktop handler (FLX500)
• 2011 – First configurable inline programmer (RoadRunner3)
• 2011 – First factory integrated software (FIS for RoadRunner3)
• 2012 – First eMMC automated desktop handler (FLXHD)
“In an industry that has changed dramatically over 40 years, Data I/O has maintained the ability to adapt to the changing electronics landscape by creating innovative products and developing a close connection with customers. Data I/O is the preferred and trusted supplier to the leading global electronics manufacturers,” said Anthony Ambrose, President and CEO of Data I/O Corporation. “I am excited to continue Data I/O’s tradition of innovation and lead the company into our next 40 years.”