User manual

Glossary
ProMasater 2500 User Manual A-3
Device
Term referring specifically to the programmable IC that is to be processed
through the ProMaster 2500 system. This is the part that will be
programmed and labeled by the 2500.
Device Block Size
The size of device data to be used in device operations.
Device Operation
A term that usually refers to any electronic operation performed on the
device while it is in the programming module. The possible operations
include loading, programming, verifying, erasing, or running pre-
programming device tests.
Device Word Width
The number of bits in the data word of the device.
DIP
An acronym for Dual In-line Package. The device leads on this package
type are inserted through holes in the printed circuit board.
Dialog Box
A window that appears on the PC screen when TaskLink is being used.
A dialog box allows the user to modify parameters that define how the
2500 processes devices.
Download Data
A file operation that moves a data file from a host computer to the 2500’s
RAM or disk.
E-MICRO
An acronym for Programmable Microcontroller. A type of device
technology.
Entry Field
See Field.
EPROM
An acronym for Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. (Usually
refers to UV erasable memories.)
EEPROM
An acronym for Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only
Memory. The device can be either completely or partially erased
electrically in circuit or on the 2500.
Electronic ID
The combination of bytes that identify the device number and
manufacturer of a programmable device.
Enhanced Security Fuse
Capability
Found on EMICROs, the Enhanced Security Fuse Capability allows
security fuse data to be stored in a data file. For more information, or to
see if a device supports this capability, see the device manufacturer’s data
book.
ESD
An acronym for Electrostatic Discharge.
Field
A space in a TaskLink dialog box in which you can enter information.
Also known as the parameter entry field.
Filename
The name of the disk file to use during file operations. The filename must
follow standard DOS conventions: up to eight alphanumeric characters,
followed by an optional three-character file extension, with the two fields
separated by a period. A filename used in TaskLink can also include the
drive and path. Two examples of valid filenames are
27256.dat
and
C:\data\filename.ext
.
Firmware Keys
A special set of key commands entered from the front panel while the
2500 is in Local mode. These commands allow the system administrator
or service personnel to change certain operating parameters.
Front Panel
The keyboard and display located on the lower right side of the 2500
base.