PEmicro Cyclone multi-channel production programming device

Each integrated channel of the programmer is a completely independent programming system with its own processor, memory, and interface electronics. This design maximizes performance and ensures dedicated monitoring of each individual target being programmed. All channels are integrated into a single programmer for easy control: simply configure what is to be programmed on which channel and start the programming process. The programmer manages the channels internally, and results are provided as an overall pass/fail result as well as results per channel.

Compact, expandable and mountable

Cyclone MultiChannel programmers and QuadPod channel extensions are designed for integration into fixtures, ATE systems, benchtop devices and production lines.  compact four-channel form factors  They can be mounted, stacked or attached to DIN rails, while the 50-pin connector and optional adapters support direct wiring to test fixtures, pogo-pin systems, debug ribbon cables or custom interface hardware.

This makes the system suitable for both fixture-based and flexible manufacturing facilities.

Extensive device support

Cyclone MultiChannel Programmer Support  Thousands of devices  from many manufacturers.

• The  Cyclone MultiChannel LC  Supports ARM Cortex devices from many manufacturers. Common ARM device families include NXP MCX, Kinetis, LPC, and i.MX devices, as well as STMicroelectronics STM32 devices.
• The  Cyclone MultiChannel FX  It supports the same ARM Cortex device families as the LC model and additionally offers support for further architectures and device families, including NXP MPC55xx–57xx, S08, S12Z, HC(S)12(X), DSC, S32 Power, and ColdFire V1/V1+. It also supports Infineon TriCore TC1xx/TC2xx/TC3xx devices and STMicroelectronics SPC5 devices.

Device algorithms and ongoing support are included in the programmer – there are no license fees per device or per algorithm.

Automation control

Each Cyclone MultiChannel includes the  The Cyclone Control Suite is a comprehensive toolset for automating production programming. Use the Cyclone Control GUI for interactive setup, the Cyclone Control Console for script and command-line integration, or the Cyclone Control SDK to embed the Cyclone controller directly into your production software. All three options support USB and Ethernet connections and offer the same core functionality: managing programming images on the Cyclone, selecting active channels, assigning images, starting programming, providing dynamic data, and retrieving overall and channel results. Sample applications and source code for common programming languages and toolchains are included, enabling easy integration of the programmer into fixtures, test equipment, and factory automation systems.

Programming images

Programming images  These are compiled files in which the data to be programmed, programming steps, descriptive information, configuration details, and programming algorithms are pre-processed and packaged so that they are ready for direct programming of the target system. They are fault-resistant, verifiable, and secure, and provide a stable snapshot of a production configuration.

The Cyclone MultiChannel Programmer stores standalone programming images (SAP images) in non-volatile, encrypted memory. Once an image is loaded onto the Cyclone, it remains available for programming until it is removed. Images can be assigned to individual channels for programming.

Many users create and version a new production image whenever the production program configuration or source files change. This makes it easy to revert to a previous production version or to reprogram the same image years later, even if the original binary and configuration files are no longer available.

Device-specific user data

Production often requires data that is not specified in the program image – serial numbers, MAC addresses, batch codes, date codes, calibration values and other board-specific information.

Cyclone MultiChannel Support  The overlay data provided at startup allows this information to be integrated when programming begins, without having to rebuild the image. The same value can be used for a group of channels, or each channel can receive individual data if each target system requires its own serial number or identifier. The dynamic data is combined with the static image in the programmer before programming begins.

Galvanic isolation

Cyclone MultiChannel programmers are designed for secure integration into production environments:

• The included power supply is double insulated, thus providing an additional electrical insulation layer between the AC mains and the programmer.
• The USB port is galvanically isolated from the host computer, thus protecting the PC from grounding differences and interference in the production hall.
• The Ethernet data lines are transformer-isolated using standard Ethernet magnetics, ensuring natural separation between the host network and the programming device.

Heterogeneous Targets (FX)

Both the Cyclone MultiChannel LC and the FX can program the same image simultaneously on all active channels and apply individual or shared device-specific data. This is suitable for the mass production of identical circuit boards.

The Cyclone MultiChannel FX can assign a different programming image to each active channel and program all channels in parallel. This is ideal for boards with multiple microcontrollers or different types of flash memory, where each target requires its own image and programming sequence. With FX models, different images, target power settings, debug protocols, and device types from different manufacturers can run simultaneously on different channels.

ProCryption Security (FX)

The programmers of Cyclone MultiChannel FX include  ProCryption security  As a standard feature, users can create their own ImageKeys and encrypt programming images using industry-standard RSA and AES encryption. Encrypted images can only be loaded and programmed on Cyclone devices configured with the appropriate ImageKey. This protects your intellectual property, even when images are distributed to contract manufacturers or external production sites. Programming limits can also be configured for images. On a multi-channel programmer, these limits apply to all channels using the image, ensuring that production quotas apply to the entire image.

Execute test code in targets (FX)

Cyclone MultiChannel FX programmers support the  Run test  A feature that allows you to program and run custom test applications on the target system before final programming can proceed.

User-defined test code can verify the correct functioning of the target hardware, read barcodes or operator input from the Cyclone, capture calibration or fingerprint data from the device, and incorporate the results into the final program. If a test fails, programming is aborted before the production image is written. The test run is part of the programming image and is executed automatically in every production cycle.

Ultra-fast performance (FX)

The Cyclone MultiChannel FX programmers support extremely high switching speeds for programming and verification, providing ultra-fast flash programming performance on every channel. While the LC model is also fast, in production lines where every second counts, the FX offers higher throughput, saving time in each programming cycle.

Provision of target strength (FX)

Both the LC and FX programmers work with target devices that provide their own power supply. Each channel automatically detects the voltage of the connected target device and adjusts the I/O voltage accordingly.

The Cyclone MultiChannel FX can also directly power targets by either supplying the target processor with the appropriate Vcc level or by delivering a Vsys voltage to the input of the target's voltage regulator.