The chip programming leader ACROVIEW Technology recently announced the latest iteration of its programming software, along with a series of newly compatible chip models. In this update, the automotive safety system base chip MFS2400AVBA0ES from NXP Semiconductors has been supported by ACROVIEW’s universal programmer AP8000.
MFS2400AVBA0ES is an automotive safety system base chip (SBC) device equipped with multiple power supplies, designed to support automotive safety access applications using Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Near Field Communication (NFC), and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. MFS2400AVBA0ES is also suitable for other small applications requiring low power and CAN FD communication. It supports a wide range of applications, providing output voltage settings, physical interface selections, and integrated system-level functions to address low-power and noise-sensitive applications with an automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) of up to ASIL B. MFS2400AVBA0ES integrates a switch-mode regulator (V1) connected to the battery and a linear regulator (V3) connected to the battery, powering microcontrollers, communication devices, and more. V1 offers a high-performance switch regulator capable of operating in Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) mode and Forced Pulse Width Modulation (FPWM) mode. The operation mode can be changed using a wake-up pin to optimize noise management. The development of MFS2400AVBA0ES complies with the ISO 26262:2018 standard, incorporating enhanced safety features with fail-safe outputs, making it a component of comprehensive safety systems covering ASIL B safety integrity levels. MFS2400AVBA0ES is packaged in a 5mm x 5mm, 32-pin High Voltage Quad Flat No-lead (HVQFN) package with wettable sidewalls.
Features and Benefits
• Operating Range
– Maximum input voltage 40V DC
– Low-power shutdown mode with extremely low sleep current and multiple wake-up sources
– Low-power startup mode, HVBUCK (V1) activated, HVLDO (V3) selectable via OTP and multiple wake-up sources
• Power Supply
– V1: High-voltage synchronous buck converter with integrated FET. Configurable output voltage (1.9V to 5V) and switching frequency, with output DC current capability up to 400mA, and PFM mode for low-power startup operation
– V3: High-voltage LDO regulator for microcontroller I/O support, with selectable output voltage of 3.3V or 5V, current capability up to 150mA
• System Support
– One CAN FD, supporting communication up to 5Mbps according to ISO 11898-2:2016 and SAE J2284 standards
– Four wake-up inputs (supporting 40V): WAKEx pins, HVIO1 pin, CAN FD or SPI commands
– Hardware ID detection capability
– One high-voltage I/O with wake-up capability (supporting 40V): HVIO1
– Device control via 32-bit SPI interface with CRC
– Integrated long-duration timer (LDT) for system shutdown and wake-up control, programmable for up to 194 days
– 12-channel analog multiplexer (AMUX) for system monitoring (temperature, battery voltage, internal voltage)
• Functional Safety
– Developed according to ISO 26262:2018 standard, suitable for ASIL B applications
– Internal monitoring circuit with self-reference
– Additional external voltage monitoring input
– Window or timeout watchdog function for monitoring MCU software faults
– On-demand analog built-in self-test (ABIST)
– Safety outputs (RSTB, LIMP0)
– Safety input for monitoring external IC status (ERRMON)
• Configuration and Enablement
– HVQFN32EP: QFN package, 32 pins, with thermal pad for optimized thermal management, wettable sidewalls, dimensions 5x5x0.85mm, pin pitch 0.5mm
– Permanent customization of the device via one-time programmable (OTP) fuse memory
– OTP emulation mode for system development and evaluation
Applications
• UWB Anchor
• NFC Anchor
• BLE Anchor
• Combined Anchor (UWB+BLE)
• UWB Radar
• All small applications requiring low power and CAN FD
• UWB Master Anchor
Internal Block Diagram
The AP8000 universal programmer developed by ACROVIEW Technology supports both online/offline versions with one-to-one and one-to-eight configurations, as well as dedicated programming solutions for eMMC and UFS, fully covering the bare chip (offline) and on-board programming needs for all chip models in this NXP series. The AP8000 consists of three core components: host, baseboard, and adapter. As a universal programming platform in the industry, the AP8000 not only supports programming for all types of programmable chips on the market but also serves as the core programming platform for ACROVIEW’s automated batch programming equipment IPS5800S, efficiently executing large-scale programming tasks.
The host supports both USB and NET connections, enabling networking of multiple programmers to synchronize control of multiple programmers for programming operations. The built-in safety protection circuit can instantly detect abnormal situations such as reversed chip placement or short circuits and immediately cut off power, ensuring the safety of both the chip and the programmer. The host integrates a high-speed FPGA, significantly enhancing data transmission and processing speed. The back of the host features an SD card slot, allowing users to save project files generated by PC software to the root directory of the SD card and insert it into the slot. By using the button on the programmer, users can select, load, and execute programming instructions without relying on a PC, which not only reduces the hardware configuration cost of the PC but also facilitates the rapid construction of the working environment.
The AP8000 enhances the host’s expansion capabilities through the combination design of the baseboard and adapter, currently supporting products from all major semiconductor manufacturers, including GigaDevice, Joulwatt, MindMotion, HISILICON, CHIPSEA, and others. The supported device types include NAND, NOR, MCU, CPLD, FPGA, EMMC, etc., and it is compatible with various file formats such as Intel Hex, Motorola S, Binary, POF, etc.
Company Introduction
About NXP Semiconductors: NXP Semiconductors, founded in 2006, provides high-performance mixed-signal and standard product solutions with expertise in RF, analog, power management, interfaces, security, and digital processing. These innovative products and solutions are widely used in automotive, smart identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer, and computing applications. In 2015, NXP acquired Freescale Semiconductor, founded by Motorola, becoming one of the top ten non-memory semiconductor companies globally and the largest automotive semiconductor supplier.
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 programming automation solution provide one-stop solutions for customers in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing fields, having served leading global clients including Huawei, BYD, and Foxconn.
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