Data I/O's New PS288, Medium-Volume/High-Mix Automated Programming Solution

Redmond, WA - Data I/O® Corporation, a provider of advanced programming solutions, has integrated its FlashCORE™ programming technology, Windows XP software, new Vision System and Tape-out option into the new PS288 automated programming system. The PS288 is designed to program Microcontrollers and high-density Memory devices at near theoretical minimum times, creating a machine that is is believed to produce the industry's lowest cost per programmed part. This is believed to be accomplished by a combination of exceptional programming speed, reliable handler platform, system scalability, and software-based process control.

The PS288 is an automated programming system that accommodates four FlashCORE™ programmers (16 programming sites) supporting high volume programming of NAND and NOR flash Memory devices and programmable Microcontrollers. The broad device support makes the PS288 ideal for OEM manufacturers of wireless and consumer products, automotive electronics systems, and industrial controls products.

The PS288 Provides Cost Efficiencies

Costs are driven even lower by using the efficiencies of network control for firmware distribution and revision. For example, Programming Center managers will be able to streamline first article qualification and distribution of jobs globally, lowering their variable costs. OEM managers will gain control of their intellectual property as it moves from design to production, and prevent disruptions associated with outdated firmware.

Across the shop floor or across other geographies, today's electronics manufacturers are believed to require the ability to continually monitor their automated processes to maximize system efficiencies. The PS288 supports Data I/O's new Remote Monitoring software which plays an important role in the quality management process. When programming tasks are initiated on the PS288, the system memory is sampled periodically and generates a statistics folder, viewable on your remote PC. Managers can track system utilization and programming yields in near real time.

The Benefits of PS288 Automated Programming

PS288 brings the benefits of network control and advanced programming architecture to automated Memory and Microcontroller programming environments, assuring that programming is current, secure, traceable and failsafe. For example, integrated with Data I/O's FlashPAK programmers, the PS288 becomes part of an end-to-end, networked programming solution that ensures the same current programming algorithm and adapter is used at each step of product development and production.

The PS288 offers the combination of up to 1350/pph, 16 FlashCORE™ programming sites, options for tube, tray and tape I/O, memory and microcontroller support, and laser and label marking. Along with TaskLink process control software, vision alignment, fast changeover times, remote monitoring software, high performance socket adapters, lowest cost per part and world class service and support, the PS288 is believed to be in a class of its own.

SOURCE: Data I/O® Corporation