As a leader in the chip programming industry, ACROVIEW Technology recently announced the latest update of its programming software and released a list of newly supported chip models. In this update, Nuvoton’s 32-bit microcontroller NUC1263ZD4CE has been supported by the ACROVIEW programmer AP8000.
The Nuvoton NuMicro® NUC1263ZD4CE is a next-generation 32-bit microcontroller that supports up to 2 sets of I3C, features an LED Light Strip Interface (LLSI), and a USB 2.0 full-speed device. It uses a built-in 48MHz high-precision high-speed RC oscillator, supporting USB transmission without the need for an external crystal (Crystal-less). The NUC1263ZD4CE is based on the Arm Cortex-M23 core, supports the Armv8-M instruction set architecture, and includes a divider, with a maximum operating frequency of 72MHz, built-in 64KB Flash, and up to 20KB SRAM, operating at a wide voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V and an industrial temperature range of -40℃ to 105℃.
The NUC1263ZD4CE provides two I3C interfaces with input voltages from 1.0 to 3.6V, compliant with the MIPI I3C v1.0 standard, supporting a maximum transmission rate of 12.5Mbps, supports winter addressing, and simplifies multi-sensor management, reducing system complexity and power consumption. It also supports In-Band interrupts and Hot-Join functions, improving system responsiveness and scalability. I3C combines the simplicity of I²C with the high-speed characteristics of SPI, making it an ideal choice for various application fields such as sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT).
The NUC1263ZD4CE features up to 6 LED Light Strip Interfaces (LLSI); provides up to 24 PWM channels, with a maximum operating speed of 144MHz, delivering high-precision control; built-in up to 9 channels of 50mA sink current, capable of driving high-brightness LEDs. It supports USB 2.0 full-speed device interfaces without the need for an external crystal, allowing for light control via USB commands. Additionally, the NUC1263ZD4CE includes a 2KB SPROM (Security Protection ROM), providing a dedicated secure encryption area to protect developers’ intellectual property.
The NUC1263ZD4CE supports a rich set of peripheral interfaces, including up to 10 LED Light Strip Interfaces (LLSI), 24 16-bit PWM, up to 9 channels of 50mA high sink current pins, and USB 2.0 full-speed device interfaces without external crystal requirements, as well as timers, watchdog timers, up to ten PDMA groups, up to three UARTs, up to three I²Cs, up to three SPI/I²S, up to two I3Cs, and SPD Hub. It also includes up to 16 channels of 12-bit 800 kSPS sampling rate ADC, up to 4 channels of 8-bit 200 kSPS sampling rate DAC, and up to 4 analog comparators. Furthermore, it has high anti-interference capability of 8kV ESD (HBM)/4.4kV EFT (LQFP64), and 4kV ESD (HBM)/4.4kV EFT (QFN33).
The NUC1263ZD4CE is available in package types including QFN33 (5x5mm), QFN48 (7x7mm), LQFP48 (7x7mm), and LQFP64 (7x7mm), with pin compatibility across the same package type allowing users to flexibly optimize product specifications and performance.
Features
• Core
– Arm Cortex®-M23
– Maximum operating frequency of 72MHz
– Operating voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V
– Operating temperature: -40℃ to 105℃
• Memory
– Up to 64KB Flash
– Built-in 20KB SRAM
– Independent 4KB ISP ROM
– 2KB SPROM (Security Protection ROM)
– Supports various programming update methods
– In-System Programming (ISP) for online system updates
– In-Circuit Programming (ICP) for online circuit updates
– In-Application Programming (IAP) for online application updates
• Analog
– Up to 16-channel 12-bit 800 kSPS sampling rate ADC
– Up to 4-channel 8-bit 200 kSPS sampling rate DAC
– Up to 4 analog comparators
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
– Maximum operating speed of 144MHz
– Built-in 16-bit PWM generator, capable of outputting 24 PWM signals
– PWM output can trigger A/D conversion
• Connectivity
– Supports USB 2.0 full-speed device (without external crystal design)
– Up to three UARTs
– Up to three SPI [I²S], selectable setting
– Up to three I²Cs
– Up to two I3Cs
• Clock Control
– Internal 48MHz high-speed oscillator (HIRC48)
– Internal 10KHz low-speed oscillator
– External 4 to 24MHz high-speed oscillator
– External 32.768KHz low-speed oscillator – LQFP-32
– SSOP-24
Applications
Industrial sensors, lighting control, gaming lighting control, gaming keyboards/mice, DDR5 memory, SPD Hub, graphics cards, smart home, and home appliance-related applications.
Overall Block Diagram
The ACROVIEW self-developed universal programmer AP8000 (one-to-one online/offline programming), (one-to-eight online/offline programming) and eMMC programming, UFS programming support all chip models in this series from Nuvoton for bare chip (offline) programming and on-board programming. The AP8000 universal programmer includes three main components: host, baseboard, and adapter. Meanwhile, the AP8000, as the only universal programming platform in the industry, not only supports programming for all programmable chips on the market but also serves as the core programming platform for the IPS5800S automatic programmer.
The host supports USB and NET connections, allowing multiple programmers to be networked, achieving the goal of simultaneously controlling multiple programmers for programming. The built-in chip safety protection circuit ensures that even if the chip is inserted incorrectly or other reasons cause a short circuit, it can be immediately detected and power cut to ensure the safety of the chip and programmer. The built-in high-speed FPGA greatly accelerates data transmission and processing. The back of the host has an SD card slot, allowing project files created by PC software to be placed in the root directory of the SD card and inserted into this slot. Commands such as project file selection, loading, and execution can be performed through the buttons on the programmer, achieving operability without a PC, significantly reducing PC hardware configuration costs, and facilitating rapid adaptation to working environments.
The AP8000 employs a baseboard and adapter board setup to enhance the host’s expandability, currently supporting all mainstream semiconductor manufacturers’ devices, including NVIDIA, GOODIX, Chip ON, SILERGY, 3PEAK, etc. Supported device types include NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, eMMC, etc., supporting file formats including Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, POF, etc.
Company Introduction
About Nuvoton Technology: Nuvoton Technology was established in 2008 and officially began operations in July of the same year after acquiring the logic IC business unit from Winbond Electronics. It was officially listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 2010. Nuvoton Technology focuses on developing ICs related to microcontrollers/microprocessors, smart home and cloud security applications, battery monitoring ICs, image sensing ICs, IoT application ICs, and semiconductor components, with leading positions in industrial, automotive, communications, consumer electronics, and computer markets. Additionally, Nuvoton Technology has a 6-inch wafer fabrication facility with diverse process technology capabilities, providing specialized wafer foundry services.
About ACROVIEW Technology:ACROVIEW Technology is a global leader in semiconductor chip programming solutions, committed to changing the world through technology and driving the future with intelligence, continuously creating value for customers. ACROVIEW’s AP8000 universal programmer platform and the latest IPS5800S automation solution provide one-stop solutions for customers in the semiconductor and electronic manufacturing fields, having served leading global clients such as Huawei, BYD, and Foxconn.
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