Elnec BeeHive8S stand-alone multiprogramming system

BeeHive8S is an extremely fast universal 8x 48-pindrive Stand-Alone concurrent multiprogramming system designed for high volume production programming with minimal operator effort. The chips are programmed at near maximum programming speed. The programmer consists of 8 independent isolated universal programming modules, based on popular single-site BeeProg+ programmer hardware. This allows sockets to run asynchronously (concurrent programming mode). Each programming module starts programming the moment the IC is detected when it is properly inserted in the socket — independent of the status of other programming modules. As a result, seven programming modules can work while the operator is replacing the programmed IC at the eighth module.

The Graphics control unit with touch screen provides basic information about programming flow and allows a basic level of controlling of the BeeHive8S programmer. Modular construction of the hardware allows the operation to continue when a part of the circuit becomes inoperable. It also makes service quick and easy. Hands-free operation is asynchronous and a concurrent operation, allowing ICs to be programmed immediately upon insertion. The operator merely removes the programmed IC and inserts a new one. Operator training is therefore minimized.

The BeeHive8S supports all kinds of silicon technologies of today and tomorrow, covering programmable devices without a family-specific module. The programmer features an extensive library of over 36,000 devices. The BeeHive8S’s device library is constantly updated. Users can be sure that future devices are supported by a software update and (if necessary) a simple package converter (programming adapter), minimizing ownership costs.

An important feature of the BeeHive8S is its programming speed. It is a very fast programming due to high-speed FPGA driven hardware and execution of time-critical routines inside the programmer. As a result, the programmer waits for the operator, rather than the other way around. The BeeHive8S provides is competitively priced, coupling excellent hardware design to reliable programming. in this class it might well be the best "value for money" programmer.