Inserting devices to a programming socket

Inserting devices in DIP (dual-in-line) packages.

The ChipProg-40, ChipProg-48 and ChipProg-G41 programmers are equipped with 40- or 48-pin ZIF sockets allowing operating on any DIP-packed devices without additional adapters. They can accommodate DIP-packed devices with different number of leads (from 4 to 48) and different widths of the package up to 600 mil. Just a few old DIP-packed devices require special adapters to be programmed by ChipProgs. The Device Information window prompts if some adapter is required for the selected device and, if so, it displays the adapter type. The pictogram showing a  correct insertion position of the device is on the programmer at the left of the socket as well as in the Device Information window. Practically all DIP-packed devices can be inserted in the way shown on the pictogram. However, there are a few old devices with a non-standard insertion positioning. If such a device is chosen the Device Information window displays how to insert the device.

Inserting devices in non-DIP packages.

Programming of the devices in SOIC, PLCC, QFP, BGA and other non-DIP packages requires special adapters. The adapters design allows plugging them into the programmer ZIF sockets. The Device Information window prompts the adapter type for a selected device.
 

Any adapter is implemented as a small transition board with two rows of dual-in-line pins pluggable into the programmer ZIF socket on a bottom side and a ZIF socket of a particular type (SOIC, PLCC, QFP, BGA, etc.) on a top. The adapter transition board is labeled with a "#1 pin" key mark that helps to properly position the adapter into the programmer socket. The Device Information window displays the adapter position into the programmer ZIF socket.