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News Release from: JTAG Technologies | Subject: FDP software with BFM
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 24 March 2005
NAND Flash memories programmed in system
JTAG Technologies has further broadened its in-system programming (ISP) support to include NAND-based Flash memories.
JTAG Technologies has further broadened its in-system programming (ISP) support to include NAND-based Flash memories As a result, designers and test engineers using the popular NAND devices will benefit from being able to run a larger variety of important printed circuit board-level applications, all based on the same standard hardware and software toolset and boundary-scan infrastructure
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 25 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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NAND-based Flash is a low-cost high-capacity memory technology commonly used in large data applications such as digital cameras, 3G cellphones, PDAs etc.
In addition to using this data storage capability, manufacturers have found it beneficial in many cases to program code into NAND Flash devices.
Now, with the new product from JTAG Technologies, NAND programming can be performed in-system, after board assembly, by the same set of boundary-scan tools currently used for rapid, precise PCB testing and ISP of many other device types.
The applications are realised by use of JTAG Technologies' standard FDP software, coupled with the block-based Flash media option (BFM).
Programming is executed on standard JTAG Technologies hardware, and can be implemented in a stand-alone boundary-scan station or integrated within practically any other type of in-circuit, flying probe, or functional test system.
Flexibility of the JTAG Technologies NAND tool is one of its key attributes.
The product supports nearly all NAND Flash types without the need for hardware adapters, a major advantage for users by avoiding the need for specific hardware modules and simplifying integration within other test fixtures, reducing operational costs significantly.
Standard and specific bad-block management schemes are supported, and support for new devices and bad-block methods is available free-of-charge for users.
The new NAND programming capabilities are available with the FDP software packages. Request a free brochure from JTAG Technologies ...
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