[PIC] MALAB PM3 universal programmer

[shahram642005]

hi,
does anybody knows whether the MPLAB PM3 universal device programmer is used for production line or not? Also what does the sentence below mean (stated as a features of this device):
"Program unique serialized ID numbers into your firmware using Serial Quick Turn Programming (SQTPSM) files."?
thank you in advance

 

[bigdogguru]

does anybody knows whether the MPLAB PM3 universal device programmer is used for production line or not?

Yes, the Microchip MPLAB PM3 is intend to perform as a production programmer, in either standalone or PC host mode.

Also what does the sentence below mean (stated as a features of this device):
"Program unique serialized ID numbers into your firmware using Serial Quick Turn Programming (SQTPSM) files."?

Reference: MPLAB PM3 User's Guide, Section: 4.8.1 SQTP, Page: 43

4.8.1 SQTP

Serial Quick Turn Programming (SQTP) allows you to program a unique serial number
into each device. This number can be used as an entry code, password or ID number.
Serialization is done by using a series of RETLW (Return Literal W) instructions, with
the serial number bytes as the literal data. To serialize, you must first generate a
serialization file, and then use that file to serialize locations in the device
microcontroller:

1. To generate an SQTP file, select
Programmer>Settings>,
click on the SQTP tab and fill in the dialog.

2. To activate serialization, select
Programmer>Load SQTP File
and choose the file.

3. To program the device, select
Programmer>Program.

Refer to Section 7.5.3 "SQTP Tab" and Section 7.6.1 "Using SQTP" for more
detailed information on SQTP programming. See Section 7.7.1 "Using Hexadecimal
Record Formats" for information on hex record formats.

I own both the PM2 and PM3, they seem to serve their purpose well, although if you were considering production runs in excess of several hundred units at a time, you might consider Microchip's programming service.

If you are considering purchasing a PM3, you might want to download and examine the MPLAB PM3 User's Guide, available free from Microchip's website.


BigDog

 

[shahram642005]

thank you!