This programmer worked well and satisfied my needs for quite a while, but the biggest drawback with it was the lack of support for later versions of windows which meant that i had to run the software in a windows xp virtual machine under windows 7. See the emp 20 programmer price sheet for more information. The needhams sa20 eprom programmer was introduced in may 1990. Do they come with the any device family modules or pc software. It uses a clever scheme of family modules to handle different families of devices. Up to this point i was getting messages on the screen referring to installation problems regarding the emp 20. Device programmers universal programmers, gang programmers, eprom programmers, isp programmers pld pal fpga programmers, software and tools, custom designed programmers for production, in circuit programmer, nand flash programmers, compact flash duplicators, sd secure digital card duplicators, uv erasers, serial prom programmers. The needhams sa 20 eprom programmer was introduced in may 1990. In the days when an embedded microprocessor not mcu needed external eprom to hold its operating code, you needed a tool like the emp10 to burn your code into.
Wellon vp596 zif 48pin universal programmer wellon vp596 programmer features. Look for emp20 in the discontinued software section. Im looking at getting an emp20, im running windows nt 4, sp3. With a wide range of devices supported and windows based empwin software the emp21 is a versatile and easy to use programmer. Wellon vp596 zif 48pin universal programmer wellon vp596. Needhams electronics emp300 device programmer nei for sale. How to make needhams eprom programmer work with windows xp.
Needhams emp10, emp20 and emp30 programmers are relitifly easy to use and hook up as long as you have an older pc laying around. Its great for programming 27xxx eproms, but it takes a bunch of modules to do much of anything else. Would anybody know a repair service or any technical info available for a needhams emp21 device programmer. Id like to experiment with several device types including many of the. On the instructors computer, click start programs emp device programming emp device programming software to start the program that controls the emp 11. I picked up a needham emp20 universal programmer at a swap meet. The emp20 uses plugin family modules to configure the programmer for different devices. Yes, i said 1990 its ancient in computer years, but i picked one up off ebay cheap along with an eprom eraser and figured worst case i can steal the 40pin zif zero insertion force sockets off of it. I have lost mine and i cannot operate the programmer. Needhams electronics emp21 free download and software. The needham electronics emp20 is an older parallelport connected device programmer that can be found fairly inexpensively and supports a wide range of older devices, so it is particularly useful for retrocomputing. Emp20 software main menu thankfully, it is a pretty simple menu. To keep your emp 10 current, you just needed to install the newest version of the application.
Isp programmers pld pal fpga programmers, software and tools, custom designed programmers for production, in circuit programmer, nand flash programmers, compact flash duplicators, sd secure digital card duplicators, uv erasers, serial prom programmers. What the heck was this was i sold a emp 20 instead of a emp 30. On the instructors computer, click start programs emp device programming emp device programming software to start the program that controls the emp11. A dialog box named device programmer search will appear.
Make sure you clear the buffer in emp20 before loading your code, since restarting. Erase the device if necessary, as with a uv erasable eprom 2. When using windows xp, the operating system prevents dos programs from accessing the computers lpt parallel port. I do not think there was a windows version of the software for the emp 10. Emp21 programmer should automatically turn on when software is started, unlike the emp 20 which has a switch in the back. The emp21 is the worlds first universal device programmer that uses both usb and the parallel port.
As first universal device programmer that uses both usb and the parallel port. Emp20 refers to the programmer hardware and emp20 refers to the software. With a starting base of over 4000 devices supported and windows based software this programmer is a great renovation of the emp20. I picked up a needham emp 20 universal programmer at a swap meet. Wellon vp596 programmer is zif 48pin universal programmer, wellon vp596 supports over 34,000 devices, including pic microcontrollers, eeproms, dspic, avr and other microcontrollers like at89, plus plds and flash memory. The emp20 programs a wide variety of devices see the emp20 programmer device list for more information. Needham programmer needhams emp10, emp20 and emp30 programmers are relitifly easy to use and hook up as long as you have an older pc laying around. I may have an old copy for the emp 10 floating around, but it is dos based. The emp 20 programs a wide variety of devices see the emp 20 programmer device list for more information.
This usually takes from 1520 minutes, but may be shorter or longer. I made the mistake of buying a needhams emp20 a while back partly because they kept releasing updates. Verify that the device contents match the buffer contents. The code inside the parenthesis indicates the family module required for the device, and the a and b suffixes indicate two sides of the same module. Really what i am asking is what else would i need to start using one of these. Emp11 programmer, modules, power transformer, cable, software and cdrom. Anyone interested in a needham emp10 device programmer. The emp 20 uses plugin family modules to configure the programmer for different devices. Well the software supplied didnt seem to run on windows nt. The emp 10 is an inexpensive programmer that does most eeeproms, flash, 805x family microprocessors, and the 22v10 gal. Needham electronics inc emp100 device programmer for sale. The needham electronics emp 20 is an older parallelport connected device programmer that can be found fairly inexpensively and supports a wide range of older devices, so it is particularly useful for retrocomputing. I made the mistake of buying a needhams emp 20 a while back partly because they kept releasing updates. As more and more devices appeared, needhams upgraded the emp 10 application to include the needed chip programming algorithms and voltages.
It easily connects to your pc through a standard parallel port. The needham electronics emp11 device programmer offers windows support and low voltage capability. The emp 20 programs a wide variety of devices see the emp20 programmer device list for more, vector testing available. Dec 05, 2004 youre gonna find that problem with almost any device you buy. I have an old needham emp 10 programmer and i cant find the software for it.
Emp21 programmer should automatically turn on when software is started, unlike the emp20 which has a switch in the back. I have an old needham emp10 programmer and i cant find the software for it. Youre gonna find that problem with almost any device you buy. Working with the emp device programming software should be one of the easiest parts. Emp 20 device programmer support list click on the manufacturer name for a list of supported devices. It may be what you have already but it looks bigger than a ds 3. Emp 20 personality modules for needham programmer i picked up a needham emp 20 universal programmer at a swap meet. With a starting base of over 4000 devices supported and windows based software this programmer is a great renovation of the emp 20. Needhams electronics emp300 device programmer nei for. Emp21 universal device programmer the emp21 was the worlds first universal device programmer to use both usb and parallel port interfaces. Emp11 universal device programmer the emp11 programmer is a lowcost offering with windows support and low voltage capability. Programmers, gang programmers, eprom programmers, isp programmers pld pal fpga programmers, software and tools, custom designed programmers for production, in circuit programmer, nand flash programmers, compact flash duplicators, sd secure digital card duplicators, uv erasers, serial prom.
Emp20 programmer information handout on emp20 software. The first universal usb programmer that i bought was a top853, a cheap chinese programmer, bought off ebay. High speed usb supports window xp, 7, 8 10 32 and 64 bit. This list of supported devices also has the associated family module identified. There is a power light next to the zif socket zero insertion force and the zifs handle should be straight up. Needham electronics information on this page is free to download and use. Software programs for smt placement and aoi inspection machines from cad or gerber. With a wide range of devices supported and windows based empwin software the is a versatile and easy to use programmer.
The emp 11 supports devices that include eproms, flash, 8051style micros, microchip pic, and a multitude of other specialty devices. Anyway the distributor didnt know and suggested that the installation disks were for the emp 20. Emp20 device programmer dos software supported devices list. Emp 20 software main menu thankfully, it is a pretty simple menu. The beauty of the needham electronics emp series is the device related processing is dome. The emp 20 programs a wide variety of devices see the emp 20 programmer device list for more, vector testing available. Device list for the emp10 programmer in pdf format.
Device programmers from needhams electronics eprom programmer, fast, reliable, affordable for programming flash eprom eeprom pld microcontrollers serial prom configurator prices for emp 20 device programmer and accessories. Needham emp10 device programmer buy, sell, and trade. The emp11 supports devices that include eproms, flash, 8051style micros, microchip pic, and a multitude of other specialty devices. Emp11 device programmer support list does not list family module.
Ill program up to 40pin dip parts, supporting most types of eproms, some microcontrollers and one pld 22v10. Needhams emp100 usb programmer need software and drivers disk dec 21 repair advice. At work we have a emp20, which is a programmer that connects to the pc via the parallel port. I have enjoyed owning many of their products over the years. Emp20 personality modules for needham programmer i picked up a needham emp20 universal programmer at a swap meet. I installed it on an older pc that is running windows 98. Device programmers from needhams electronics eprom programmer, fast, reliable. Eprom programmer firmware support the information on this list is based on market research information only and does not imply atmels suppport, approval or qualification. When the device programmer search screen appears, press the ok after you match the settings with the figure above.
The needham electronics emp 11 device programmer offers windows support and low voltage capability. Needhams highend 48 pin high speed universal programmer. Please contact the programmer manufacturers directly to obtain the latest information since software and hardware changes are frequently made. Emp20 device programmer support list click on the manufacturer name for a list of supported devices. Needhams emp10 programmer has been viewed 297 times. Each family module supports an entire family of devices. The emp 21 was the worlds first universal device programmer to use both usb and parallel port interfaces. Ensure the programmer supports the device to be programmed. Yes, i said 1990 its ancient in computer years, but i picked one up off ebay cheap along with an eprom eraser and figured worst case i. The family module is a small pcb that plugs into a 30pin simm socket on the programmer.
This programmer has been around a long time, and needhams was pretty good at keeping up to date. The emp 20 programmer is an inexpensive, portable, parallel port programmer that was designed from the ground up to be fast and versatile. The emp20 programmer is an inexpensive, portable, parallel port programmer that was designed from the ground up to be fast and versatile. See the emp20 programmer price sheet for more information. Your one stop location for device programmers, uv erasers, pld software, gang programmers, flash programmers, microchip pic programmers, isp. The emp software will try to establish communication, but is unsuccessful.
Needhams emp11 programmer 9595 ardent tool of capitalism. Highest device count of any programmer for the price. The small size of the unit offers extreme portability. Three family modules are included in the base price of the programmer to support 816 bit eproms, 87xxx micros, and a number of plds, with vector testing available. The emp21 was the worlds first universal device programmer to use both usb and parallel port interfaces.
So i looked at the image silk screened on top of the emp20. Click on the manufacture name for a list of supported devices. This is a dosbased programmer that uses a parallel port connection to the computer. Exe nt port driver for emp 20 emp 20 programmer information handout on emp20 software family modules and socket adapters for emp 20 emp 20 supported devices to family modules list.