Algocraft Write!Before is a socket gang programmer that programs up to eight serial memories or flash microcontrollers at once, before they are assembled on the board. A universal base unit, built on Algocraft WriteNow! technology, takes device-specific socket adapters for DIP, SDIP, SOIC, QFP, BGA and other packages, and runs standalone or connected to a PC. Pertech is an Algocraft distributor.
Write!Before highlights
- Programs up to eight devices concurrently
- Serial memories and flash microcontrollers
- Universal, upgradable base unit with device-specific socket adapters
- DIP, SDIP, SOIC, PLCC, QFP and BGA packages through adapters
- Standalone with START button and PASS/FAIL LEDs, or host controlled over RS-232, USB or LAN
- Programmable I/O voltage 1.6 to 5.5 V; projects stored on a built-in memory card
- Project Wizard, File Merge and File Manager software
Socket adapter examples
Socket adapters
| Adapter | Description |
|---|---|
| SA-WSON8-00-MEMSPI-00 | 4 sockets, SPI serial memories, WSON8 6 x 8 mm |
| SA-SO16-00-MEMSPI-00 | 4 sockets, SPI serial memories, SO16 300 mil |
| SA-QFP32-00-STM32-00 | 4 sockets, STM32, QFP32 |
| SA-DIP18-00-PIC16-00 | 4 sockets, PIC16, DIP18 |
| SA-DIP28-00-PIC16-00 | 4 sockets, PIC16, DIP28 |
Where Write!Before fits
- Pre-programming memories and MCUs before they go to the assembly house
- Boards without in-system programming access
- Batch programming of spare parts and service stock
- Teams already using WriteNow! projects and software
Frequently asked questions
What is Write!Before?
Write!Before is an Algocraft off-board gang programmer for serial memories and flash microcontrollers. Devices sit in sockets and up to eight are programmed at once, before they are assembled on the board.
When should I program devices before assembly instead of in-system?
When the board has no programming access, when the devices go to an outside assembler already programmed, or when a large batch of memories or microcontrollers must be programmed ahead of production. In-system programming with WriteNow! suits boards that are programmed during test.
What are socket adapters?
Socket adapters are boards that connect the programming sites to the Write!Before base unit. Each adapter carries the right socket (DIP, SDIP, SOIC, QFP, BGA and others) and wiring for a specific device. Examples: SA-WSON8-00-MEMSPI-00 and SA-SO16-00-MEMSPI-00 for SPI memories, SA-QFP32-00-STM32-00 for STM32, SA-DIP18-00-PIC16-00 and SA-DIP28-00-PIC16-00 for PIC16.
Does Write!Before need a PC?
No. It runs standalone with a START button and PASS/FAIL LEDs, or connected to a PC over RS-232, USB or LAN. Software utilities include a Project Wizard, File Merge and a File Manager.
Where can I buy the Algocraft Write!Before in Israel?
Pertech is an Algocraft distributor in Israel. Contact Pertech for a quote, a check that your devices are supported, or help planning the programming station.
Related Algocraft products at Pertech
- WriteNow! 8 WN-PRG08A, 8 sites
- µISP single-site in-system programmer
- WriteNow! WN-PRG01A, single site
- Algocraft programmers at Pertech
Programming devices before assembly? Contact Pertech for a quote and the socket adapter for your package.
