User`s guide
MaxLoader User’s Guide
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NOTE: Programming Microchip PIC family Microchip
PIC series are different from other Microcontrollers in that they have an
EPROM area as well as a Configuration Fuse. The Configuration Fuse in the
PIC family is used to setup different Oscillator types, to set Memory Code
Protection and Watchdog timer, and etc. To program this fuse:
1. Program the EPROM portion of the device
2. Click on Option
3. Make any changes if necessary
4. Click on the Program Configuration Fuses button to program the fuse
information that you want to program
5. Click on the Read Current Configuration Fuses button to read back the
current status of the fuse
6. Press the Close button
About “Device ID” and “Auto Select” on EE Tools programmers
Most of the devices have their own manufacturer and device ID‟s in each
programmable devices such as E(E)PROM / Flash Memory, PLD, and MCU.
However the old type of devices such as PAL, PROM, or 2816 does not come
with an ID because the IC makers didn‟t put its ID for the older chip types.
(Auto Select)
As you can see the “warning” in the Auto Select menu in MaxLoader, we can
only guarantee the “auto select” function for 32-pin or less device in
E(E)PROM / Flash Memory. Since device library in programmer software has
information for these standard devices, users can utilize this feature as their
purpose. However, all other devices such as PLD, Serial Memory,
Microcontroller, and FPGA are not able to be recognized by programmer
software automatically. We use this feature as optional device selection menu.
Auto Select command allows you choose an unknown device through device