hi friends! There are lot of "Universal Programmers" claiming a huge supported device list. I have used Micromaster WinLV48(Discontinued) and PINMaster48. WinLV48 was the best but company discontinued the upgrade support. I need to know which one is the best programmer currently available? My points are given below >Price doesn't matter >Windows 2K and XP support >USB and (Optional) Parallel Interface >Max supported device >Upgrades for Programmer Firmware >Upgrades for IDE >Upgrades for New Devices >Maximum supported Hex File Formates >Hex Editing >Custome Test vectors for LOGIC ICs (i found it in WinLV48). I saw a lot of programmers on the web. Each says a lot about itself. But i need your advice if you have used or know about any good programmer. Thanks in advance! Have a nice day!
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>Price doesn't matter
This engineering Data I/O model is "the best"
www.data-io.com/.../default.asp
But I doubt if you'll need its capabilities, as most people don't. Its great for the company that does a lot of highly custom and varied work, where you need to be capable of programming almost all devices out there.
The new device algorithms are usually developed as these 'new' devices are being made... good working relationship with IC vendors; I think---so it seems.
So, if price really doesn't matter, go for one.
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