Wellon VP-998 Universal Programmer

VP-998 Universal Programmer with 48-pin ZIF Socket

The VP-998 is the latest top of the range Wellon Universal Programmer, with support for over 83,000 devices, including PIC microcontrollers, EEPROMs, dsPIC, AVR and other microcontrollers like AT89, plus PLDs and flash memory.

It is very fast because it has USB 2.0 interface for Hi-speed data transfer.

The full device support can be seen here, in new window.

Other Universal Programmers in the range also support Microchip devices or just memory.
See Wellon Programmer Range for an overview of all Wellon universal programmers.

VP-998 Universal Programmer Features

• USB 2.0 for much faster programming
• Dimension:160*180*32mm,weight:425g.
• 48 Pin ZIF socket with universal pin-drivers.
• USB Interface so programmer can be used with LAPTOPS, PC, PS/2 or compatibles
• Accepts most compiler outputs in JEDEC format including ABEL, CUPL, PALASM, TANGO PLD, OrCAD PLD, PLD Designer and ISDATA
• Manages 16 and 32-bit word split (Set Programming)
• Features Test Vector capability and multiarray fuse map editor
• Test TTL/CMOS logic ICs and Dynamic/Static Random Access Memory devices
• Optimum programming for each individual device
• Auto identifies TTL/CMOS logic IC
• Automaticly identifies the manufacturer and type of E(E)PROMs
• Support 1.5v low voltage devices
• Device insertion and poor-pin-contact check
• Adapters are not needed for DIL devices
• Universal DIP, PLCC, QFP, TSOP, PSOP, SOIC, SSOP, SDIP adapters available
• Auto-run mode starts programming automatically on detection of chip insertion
• Super programming speed.
• Supports WindowsXP/2000/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 (32 and 64-bit)
• Support for manufacturers such as National, Philips, Signetics, Tesla, TI, Altera, Atmel, AMD-Vantis, Lattice, NS, Zilog, Microchip, Intel, Motorola, ST, Holtek, Samsung, Scenix, Fujitsu, Hitachi, NEC, Toshiba, Cypress

Software Features

The software is very comprehensive, with lots of features that make it ideal for both production and development.

• SELECT device includes package information, adapter type, part number description etc.
• LOAD file supports checksums, comprehensive file formats and address location
• Flexible Verify options, including VCC+/-10%
• Blank check, Erase, Program, verify, Auto Program, buffer edit and much more
• Serial numbers and statistics

The Programming software can be downloaded here - 69MB Download Program

Device support and Socket Adapters

PROM: N/CMOS E(E)PROM, SeriesE(E)PROM, and FLASH Memory
PLD: CPLD, EPLD, GAL,PEEL,PALCE and more
Microcontroller: Atmel, Intel, Microchip, Signetics, Zilog, etc.
IC TEST:
TTL (74 series), CMOS (40/45 series) Logic IC DRAM (4164, 41464 ...), SRAM (2114, 6116 ...) memory device

The full device support can be seen here. The device support list includes information for socket adapters required for different packages. This programmer includes a WL-ISP-U1 ISP adapter.

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The VP-998 is a replacement for VP-996. It is much faster because it uses USB 2.0 and has more device support, that will continue to be increased, now over 97,000.

VP-998 Contents

• VP-998 48-pin universal programmer
• USB cable
• Power Supply Unit
• Software CD
• ISP adapter