EM100Pro-G3 SPI NOR Flash Emulator: Accelerate Your Firmware Development

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EM100Pro-G3 SPI NOR Flash Emulator

Replaces the EM100Pro-G2

The EM100Pro-G3 stands in for the SPI NOR flash on your board. You load a new firmware image into the emulator and the target boots from it at once, so there is no need to reprogram or desolder the flash chip after every build. DediProg developed it together with leading SPI NOR flash suppliers to cover both current and next-generation devices, from 512Kbit up to 4Gbit, in one tool.

It replaces the EM100Pro-G2, which DediProg moved to end of life on 5 July 2023. The G3 is built on an FPGA architecture, and on large images it updates code in half the time: a 1Gb image takes 10 seconds instead of 20 (erase, program and verify).

Highlights

  • Emulates SPI NOR flash devices from 512Kbit to 4Gbit, at 1.8V or 3.3V
  • Single, Dual and Quad IO, up to 50MHz in each mode
  • Up to twice as fast as the EM100Pro-G2 on 512Mb to 2Gb images
  • Display and edit the emulated memory content
  • Built-in SPI bus analyzer and SPI HyperTerminal, with a high-speed internal buffer for trace logs
  • Connects to Intel motherboards through an optional Intel ISP adaptor
  • USB 2.0 connection to the host PC

Key Specifications

SpecValue
Emulated Capacity512Kbit to 4Gbit SPI NOR Flash
Voltage Support1.8V / 3.3V
IO ModesSingle / Dual / Quad IO, up to 50MHz
Code Update (erase, program, verify)3s up to 256Mb; 5s at 512Mb; 10s at 1Gb; 20s at 2Gb
Target Connectors2×10 header (emulation signals) and 2×2 header (reset and trigger), 2.54mm pitch
Host InterfaceUSB 2.0 (1m USB-A to USB-C cable included)
SPI TraceBuilt-in SPI Bus Analyzer & HyperTerminal
Intel PlatformsOptional Intel ISP Adaptor-C or Adaptor-C2
ReplacesEM100Pro-G2 (end of life 5 July 2023)

In the Box

  • EM100Pro-G3 emulator and USB 2.0 cable (1m, USB-A to USB-C)
  • Power adapter with US and EU plugs
  • SO8W and SO16W reference flash adaptors
  • Connection cables, SMT headers and grabber clips

For the EM100Pro-G3 software, the user manual or a quote, contact Pertech.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What range of SPI NOR flash devices can the EM100Pro-G3 emulate?

The EM100Pro-G3 is designed to emulate SPI NOR flash devices from 512Kbit up to 4Gbit. It supports both current and next-generation devices.

2 How does the EM100Pro-G3 improve firmware development and debugging efficiency?

It allows developers to load new firmware images directly into the emulator, enabling the target to boot instantly without the need to reprogram or desolder the physical flash chip. Its FPGA architecture updates a 1Gb image in just 10 seconds.

3 Is the EM100Pro-G3 a replacement for the older EM100Pro-G2 model?

Yes, the EM100Pro-G3 directly replaces the EM100Pro-G2, which reached its end of life on July 5, 2023. The G3 offers enhanced performance, including faster code updates.

4 Where can I purchase or get support for the EM100Pro-G3 in Israel?

The EM100Pro-G3 SPI NOR Flash Emulator is available in Israel through Pertech. Pertech provides local expert support and engineering assistance for the products they offer.

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