Load-n-Go and Prime8 programmers launched

CCS has introduced the Load-n-Go handheld programmer and Prime8 in-circuit gang production programmer.

The company said the expanding popularity of Microchip PICMCUs used in a variety of small electronics products has driven the need for an easy-to-use, low-cost, flexible production grade programmer.

CCS has developed an ICSP handheld programmer, Load-n-Go and Prime8 a production in-circuit serial programmer for PIC10, PIC12, PIC14, PIC16, PIC18 and PIC24 MCUs as well as dsPIC DSCs.

The Load-n-Go is intended for use where a PC is not available or convenient.

Running on four AA batteries, Load-n-Go is ideal for programming on the go and can also be powered via USB or 9V AC adapter.

Up to four firmware versions can be saved to Load-n-Go, each with a corresponding button to allow for the programming of multiple targets.

The device also offers 2MB Flash for storing up to four separate programs of 2 MB or less and a status LED to alert the user to an upload pass or fail.

In addition Load-n-Go comes equipped with easy to use Programmer Control software and can be used as a debugger with CCS IDE compilers.

The Prime8 has eight in-circuit serial programming jacks which enable high volume device programming by allowing up to eight targets to be programmed at once or individual targets to be selected.

Non-technical users will find the Prime8 to be user-friendly with a LCD menu and control buttons standard on Prime8 for standalone use.

Additional features include verification of program status, enable individual targets, read the device ID, and serial numbering.

The flexibility of Prime8 allows for use of an SD card to eliminate the need for a PC at the point of programming.

A user can access Hex files on an SD card or from the 2MB of internal memory.

In addition, Prime8 includes CSS Programmer Control software that allows the user to quickly step through the process of loading firmware, configuring target voltage and more.

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