EPROM Programmer: Programming TMS2532 Chips w/ 25v

  • Thread starter Thread starter imsmooth
  • Start date Start date
AI Thread Summary
Programming TMS2532 chips requires a 25V supply, which the GQ-4x4 programmer fails to provide reliably. Users suggest alternatives like the EMP-20, though it uses a parallel port, which is less desirable. A high-intensity UV light exposure at 2537 Angstroms is necessary before programming, with some users sharing improvised methods for UV exposure. The TL866-3G programmer is mentioned as a potential solution, but its effectiveness for this specific chip is uncertain. There is a need for a reliable programmer that consistently delivers the required 25V for successful programming of TMS2532 chips.
imsmooth
Messages
154
Reaction score
13
I want to program some TMS2532 chips that need 25v in order to program. The GQ-4x4 does not seem to be doing it. Any suggestions for a USB-type programmer for this task? I've seen the EMP-20, but it uses a parallel port that I am not thrilled about.
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
Before this device is programmed, it must be exposed to a high-intensity uv light (2537 Angstroms).
Are you doing that?
If not, from personal experience I have discovered that an arc lamp improvised from a 40VDC supply and a #2 pencil will make quick work of it.
Most device programmers (such as your GQ-4x4) are able to scan the target device and report whether it is fully erased.
 
Yes
I’ve successfully programmed chips many times and I have a UV eraser.

My success with the 2532 is intermittent and when I put in oscilloscope on the pins I can see my programmer is not hitting the 25 V needed.
 
I haven't used that kind of programmer for a while. Even if I recalled model numbers, they likely wouldn't be available anymore.
Do you do "Blank" checks before programming?
 
Yes. Again, I am just asking if anyone knows of a good programmer that hits 25v reliably because the one I have doesn't.
 
Hi all I have some confusion about piezoelectrical sensors combination. If i have three acoustic piezoelectrical sensors (with same receive sensitivity in dB ref V/1uPa) placed at specific distance, these sensors receive acoustic signal from a sound source placed at far field distance (Plane Wave) and from broadside. I receive output of these sensors through individual preamplifiers, add them through hardware like summer circuit adder or in software after digitization and in this way got an...
I have recently moved into a new (rather ancient) house and had a few trips of my Residual Current breaker. I dug out my old Socket tester which tell me the three pins are correct. But then the Red warning light tells me my socket(s) fail the loop test. I never had this before but my last house had an overhead supply with no Earth from the company. The tester said "get this checked" and the man said the (high but not ridiculous) earth resistance was acceptable. I stuck a new copper earth...
Thread 'Beauty of old electrical and measuring things, etc.'
Even as a kid, I saw beauty in old devices. That made me want to understand how they worked. I had lots of old things that I keep and now reviving. Old things need to work to see the beauty. Here's what I've done so far. Two views of the gadgets shelves and my small work space: Here's a close up look at the meters, gauges and other measuring things: This is what I think of as surface-mount electrical components and wiring. The components are very old and shows how...
Back
Top