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Three typical results of low-quality programming

  • Premature failure in the end-product is due to improperly programmed devices even if they read back (Verify) properly. Interfacing properly to the device's internal state-machine and status registers is crucial to detecting these types of quality problems.
  • Damage to IO pins is due to a violation of the semiconductor manufacturer's waveform specification. Devices stressed in this manner can become unreliable in the end-product and could produce incorrect output under certain environmental conditions.
  • Noisy or poorly regulated power supplies applied to the device can reduce yield and induce other long-term reliability issues not detectable in the programming process. Modern ultra-low voltage and split power plane devices require the very best in power supply design.

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How can a device that passes a verification cycle be improperly programmed?

Let's compare it to the final test of an automobile before it's shipped from the factory.

In a car's final test, if you red-line the engine for several minutes, the car will still pass its final test and subsequently be sold. However, internal damage is still there, though not visible from the final test.

Devices can be stressed in this same manner if the equipment used to program them does not follow the exact specification provided by the manufacturer. These stressed devices can have latent failures.Find out how you can get more information on our programmers.

The Difference: Other programmer manufacturers don’t tell you...

  • Low-quality programmers do not offer advanced features that support intellectual property protection and programming job security.
  • Some devices that are claimed to be supported at the time of purchase are not really supported.
  • Even if the device is supported, some special features in the chip might not be supported.
  • Poor signal quality and high fallout rates are due to the use of low-cost socket adapters that have no active circuitry.
  • They do not guarantee reliable new support release dates.
  • Algorithm support for your device is not consistent with their programmers throughout the world.
  • Must buy an additional model programmer to support new devices.
  • Devices failing after being soldered to an end-product is the direct result of algorithms not conforming to the manufacturer’s specifications.
  • They provide poor support documentation and limited or no live Technical Support.

How does Poor Quality Programming Ultimately Cost you money?

  1. You get fewer good and usable programmable devices per programming job.
  2. Low first-pass yield results in reduced programming productivity and additional device handling.
  3. Increases in field failures result in poor end-product quality image, in addition to high rework and repair costs.

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