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News Release from: Data I/O Corporation | Subject: FlashCore II
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2007
Flash programmers extend to now devices
Novel device programming technology promises the most advanced programmable device support for Flash memory and microcontroller devices.
Data I/O has developed a new generation of device programming technology it reckons offers the most advanced programmable device support for Flash memory and microcontroller devices Known as FlashCore II, this hardware and software combination significantly extends the company's advanced architectures and programming solutions for the FlashCore family of programming systems - including the ProLine RoadRunner inline systems, the PS offline systems, the FLX500 automated desktop systems, and the FlashPak manual desktop system
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 13 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The first generation FlashCore was introduced for Flash memory devices and later extended to support Flash microcontrollers.
FlashCore systems have enjoyed a broad range of installations in automotive and wireless manufacturing companies throughout the world as well as all the major commercial programming centres.
Data I/O's Flash-optimised technology has set the standard for programming speeds as designed by the semiconductor manufacturers.
Data I/O's automated handling systems and proprietary contact technology provide the highest yields available in the industry.
FlashCore II represents a significant extension of the previous generation in terms of current and future breadth of Flash device support.
"The market acceptance for our previous generation has been strong, and the value of the technology has been repeatedly field-proven", says Harald Weigelt, Vice President Worldwide Sales and Marketing.
"FlashCore II provides a continued support path for the latest devices and also protects our customers' original investment in our automated solutions".
"In some cases, such as with the ProLine RoadRunner, customers using large geometry devices can also achieve a significant performance gain because of this technology".
New FlashCore systems shipments beginning this month include the FlashCore II technology.
Field upgrade kits are also available for existing automated system installations to include the FlashCore II technology.
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