Data I/O’s ImageWriter in-system programming solution now programs the Atmel AVR family (ATmega and ATtiny) flash microcontrollers already mounted on a board assembly. The compact programmer can be installed into any test fixture, and programming can take place at in-circuit or functional test, or any point in production. The system is designed specifically for use in automated test and production lines. The interesting twist is that the design of the programmer itself rests on an Atmel AVR microcontroller. The engineering selected the Atmel microcontroller as a key component of the programmer engine design, because it provides an efficient low-power RISC processor with the performance and features and upgrade capability needed. “Unlike other equipment for programming devices mounted on a board, ImageWriter is based on an open architecture that enables integration with automated test and manufacturing systems. The unit can be controlled directly via a signal, or from control software such as LabView, with a few hours of implementation effort. The programmer can be configured to run PC-driven or stand-alone.
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