Part Number: TPG100001
SOFTLOG ICP2 PRODUCTION QUALITY IN-CIRCUIT PROGRAMMER
- Fast programming of Microchip® 8-bit PIC® MCUs and serial EEPROMs
- Secure programming feature dramatically reduces the risk of unauthorized reconstruction of hex files
- Administrative user can limit how many times a hex file can be programmed
- Windows® DLL functions and command line interface for automatic programming
- Supports 4 serialization schemes: sequential, random, pseudo-random, and user file (1 to 8 bytes)
- 250mA Vdd drive current (40mA if powered from USB only)
- Tests Vdd and Vpp for overload with indication by software
- Wired standalone programming via 3 lines (Enter/ Pass/ Fail)
- Programmable Vdd source (ICP2 or target)
- Programmable Vdd (2.0 to 5.5V)
- Programmable Vpp (2.0 to 13.5V)
- Programmable delay between Vdd and Vpp (0.1 to 250ms)
- Programmable clock/data speed (500KHz to 2.5MHz)
- 1 MByte of on-board flash memory
- Fully integrated into MPLAB IDE® via plug-in
Overview
This product is marked for phaseout. Please use TPG100001-G3 for new designs.
The Softlog ICP2 Production Quality In-Circuit Programmer is a cost-effective programmer that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit.
Note: All technical support and warranty service will be provided by Softlog. You can contact them at support@softlog.com.
The Softlog ICP2 Production Quality In-Circuit Programmer is a cost-effective programmer that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit.
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Additional Information
Softlog Production Quality In-Circuit Programmers
Softlog production quality programmers can program up to 64 target boards simultaneously, and offer advanced features such as Secure Programming, DLL support, and High Current drive. Softlog has produced production quality programmers since 1998.
Several models of Softlog programmers are available. All models program 8-bit devices, including PIC12C, PIC16C, PIC10F, PIC12F, PIC16(L)F, PIC18F, PIC18F(J), and PIC18F(K). The following options are available:
- Option D – DLL/Command Line Support for control by external programs or batch files
- Option P – dsPIC/PIC24 Device Support
- Option S – Security Support for strong encryption and to limit the number of devices programmed (more information)
- Option K – Keeloq Support
- Option X – PIC32 Support
| Microchip P/N | Softlog P/N | Channels | Battery | Drive Capability | DLL/Command Line Support (D) | dsPIC/PIC24 Support (P) | Security Support (S) |
| TPG100001 | ICP2 | 1 | - | Normal | - | - | - |
| TPG100002 | ICP2-DS | 1 | - | Normal | Yes | Yes | - |
| TPG100004 | ICP2GANG-DP | 4 | - | Normal | Yes | Yes | - |
| TPG100005 | ICP2GANG | 4 | - | Normal | - | - | - |
| TPG100006 | ICP2GANG-DS | 4 | - | Normal | Yes | - | Yes |
| TPG100007 | ICP2-DS | 1 | - | Normal | Yes | - | Yes |
| TPG100008 | ICP2(HC) | 1 | - | High | - | - | - |
| TPG100009 | ICP2PORT | 1 | Yes | Base | - | - | - |
| TPG100010 | ICP2PORT-P | 1 | Yes | Base | - | Yes | - |
Note 1: Keeloq Support(K) and PIC32 Support(X) are not available for these models
Note 2: Any support option (D/P/S/K/X) can be activated remotely. Upgrades for secure programming (S) are available from microchipDIRECT. For other options, contact Softlog Systems for details.
Note 3: ICP2 programmers can be powered by USB, or by external power adapter (included). ICP2GANG programmers are powered by external power adapter (included).
Note 4: ICP2PORT programmers can be powered by USB, batteries (3 type AAA), or external power adapter (not included).
Capabilities of High-Current Programmer
The ICP2(HC) model is designed for target boards with high current requirements:
| Parameter | Microchip P/N: TPG100001 Softlog P/N: ICP2 |
Microchip P/N: TPG100008 Softlog P/N: ICP2(HC) |
| Supply from USB | Yes (VDD current is limited to 40mA) | Not Available |
| VDD current, max | 250mA (recommended till 100mA) | 1000mA |
| VPP capacitive load, max | 22nF | 100nF |
| VPP current, max | 25mA | 100mA |
| Clock current, max | 5mA (due to in-series resistor 150Ω) | 100mA |
| Data current, max | 5mA (due to in-series resistor 150Ω) | 100mA |
Gang Programmers Can Be Daisy-Chained
ICP2GANG programmers can be daisy-chained together to program up to 64 target devices simultaneously. Only a single USB or RS-232 connection to a PC is required, diagram shown above.
Full Featured GUI Programming Software
Control of ICP2 and ICP2GANG programmers is provided via MPLAB IDE plug-in, or a stand-alone GUI application, screenshot shown above.
Unique Secure Programming Capability
The secure programming feature dramatically reduces the risk of unauthorized reconstruction of hex files, and also limits how many times a hex file can be programmed. Secure programming operates on two levels: the ADMIN level and the USER level.
- The ADMIN level of operation corresponds to the developer or owner of the software.
- The USER level corresponds to a contract manufacturer or anyone authorized to program devices.
Using the Softlog Integrated Software, the ADMIN initializes the programmer with unique password, ID number and secure buffer. Once initialized, the programmer may be shipped to a contract manufacturer. The ADMIN can update the programmer remotely by sending encrypted files to the USER.
To begin a programming job, the ADMIN uses the Softlog Integrated Software to create an environment file. The environment file includes hex data, configuration info, and one optional piece of information: a counter that specifies the maximum number of successfully programmed devices. The environment file is protected using strong encryption, and can only be decoded by a programmer that has been initialized with the correct password and ID number.
The optional counter of successfully programmed devices is stored in non-volatile memory of the programmer. It can be used to ensure that only an authorized number of devices are programmed from a particular environment file.
The optional secure buffer provides an extra level of security by replacing a portion of the hex data memory image with dummy values. The content of the secure buffer is stored in protected memory within the programmer, and is programmed into the target device after the complete memory image (including dummy data) has been programmed and verified.
Note: Any security protocol or encryption scheme can be broken, if the attacker is sufficiently motivated and has access to the necessary resources and expertise. The Softlog Secure Programming feature is designed to dramatically reduce this risk.
The Secure Programming option can be added to any ICP2 or ICP2GANG programmer, no matter when or where it was purchased:
Softlog SEC-DS Secure Programming Upgrade for ICP2 Programmers (SW500090)
Softlog SEC4CH-DS Secure Programming Upgrade for ICP2GANG Programmers (SW500091)