Bench top power
The Orbit48 is equally at home in today's hi-tech laboratory. Its
smaller size footprint keeps the engineer's workstation tidy with the
added flexibility of being able to move freely around the laboratory.
Ruggedised Construction
The tough, powder-coated metal casing of the Orbit48 provides dual
benefits: minimised EMI and RFI effects, and considerable impact
resistance in even the harshest of environments. The keypad is of a
splash resistant design to prevent the ingress of moisture and dust.
Internally, surface mount construction and full ATE test procedures
contribute to high reliability.
Easy to Use
Ease of use is one of the chief attributes on the Orbit48's list of
features. A high contrast SuperTwist LCD, menu-driven operation and a
clear and uncluttered custom designed keypad make the Orbit48
particularly straightforward in operation. Although supplied with a
comprehensive operating manual, even comparative novices will feel
sufficiently confident to leave this back at the factory when venturing
into the world with the Orbit48.
Mobile Power
Internal rechargeable batteries provide Orbit48's power source when away
from the bench. Up to 30 hours use in edit mode is available with data
retention in stand-by mode for at least seven months. The supplied
charger unit provides mains operation and enables a boost charge
facility to get Orbit48 up and running as quickly as possible.
Windows / DOS PC Interface
The optional high quality PC software package includes a high tech, true
Windows application and a simple to use production style DOS
application. Windows provides graphically enhanced remote control for
Orbit48 from a PC (desktop or laptop). The Windows GUI with its
'intuitive' way of working with icons and mouse provides arguably the
simplest way to operate any of Stag's latest range of programmers. The
on screen 'program command' keypad offers the novice Windows user simple
key push operation. Both PC applications allow full remote control file
transfer and full file management.
High Speed Computer Data Link
To complement the Orbit48's comprehensive stand-alone capability, it is
equipped with a 9-pin D-type serial port which supports baud rates to
115,200 and a 25-pin D-type bi-directional parallel port for fast data
interchange. All popular data transfer formats are supported including
the JEDEC standard JESD 3C for PLD programming data.
Wide Range Device Support
The Orbit48 offers an extensive range of device support which includes
popular devices from the world's major manufacturers in the following
categories: CMOS PROMs, EPROMs, EEPROMs, FLASH & Intel style
Microcontrollers as standard and EPLDs via a low cost docking module.
With a 48-pin Wide Blade ZIF socket and RAM expandable to 16 Mbits,
Orbit48 is also equipped to program 16-bit EPROMs, MROM pinout EPROMs
and 8-pin Serial EEPROMs – all as standard and without using any
additional adaptors. In keeping with Stag's quality engineering
philosophy, all the data required to program this vast array of devices
is held in FLASH (non-volatile) memory. This has two distinct advantages
over other systems:
1) the data cannot be corrupted in the way
certain RAM based systems can, and
2) updating the information can be
performed without opening up the programmer – data transfer occurs via
an I/O port or the programming ZIF socket.
RAM Expansion to 16 Mbits
Orbit48 has a standard RAM of 4 Mbits which can be expanded to 16 Mbits
as required. This means the user only has to purchase as much RAM as
required. The inherent benefits of this extra RAM are of course support
for large devices in single blocks and the ability to emulate larger
devices than any other portable programming system.
Data Editing
As a professional development tool, Orbit48 has a complete suite of
memory device data editing tools. These include:
List or Change the Data – where data is
listed in a format consisting of the RAM address in hexadecimal followed
by the data value at that location in hexadecimal and decimal, plus the
equivalent ASCII character. The required address is located either by
'scrolling' using the cursor keys or by direct keypad input. The
corresponding hexadecimal or decimal data fields can then be edited by
overwriting the existing value with new data entered from the keypad.
Insert / Delete Bytes – allows a pattern
of bytes to be inserted into RAM at a specified location or permits a
given number of bytes to be deleted. When bytes are inserted, the data
above the insertion point is moved upward in memory, and when bytes are
deleted, the data moves downward to 'fill the hole'.
Fill the RAM – where the RAM can be filled
with a test pattern of Zeros, FFs or a user specified string.
Block Move – a defined block of data can
be moved to another address.
String Search – which permits the RAM to
be interrogated for the location of a particular data string.
8, 16 and 32-bit modes are supported in
line with other Stag programmers, and any required splitting and
shuffling of 16 and 32-bit data is done automatically by Stag's
'Interlace 2' feature. This does not need to be invoked by the user and
functions in a completely transparent way. Additionally, Orbit48 allows
upper and lower addresses to be set to confine device and data functions
to within specified limits.
Data integrity can be checked using the Checksum and Cyclic Redundancy
Check (CRC) functions. Each provides a value relating to the total data
value in RAM. The CRC is a more sophisticated version of the checksum in
that the specific location in RAM of each data byte is also considered.
High Speed Emulation
Incorporated into the Orbit48's design is a high speed EPROM emulator
which enables code to be run in a target system without having to first
commit time and resource to programming and erasing devices.
Furthermore, Orbit48 can emulate large multi-megabit devices up to 8
Mbit as well as 16-bit wide devices – another first for Stag. Connection
to the target system is via a buffered cable. This permits greater
distance between emulator and target system without loss of data
integrity. Orbit 48 is also equipped with an additional earth socket
which can be used to provide a solid ground during emulation. The
buffered pod allows device size selection via a series of clearly marked
DIP switches.
'Edit While You Run'
The Orbit 48's emulator incorporates Stag's unique 'Edit While You Run',
the feature which allows, where permitted, the code to be altered even
as it is being run in the target system.
EPLDs and Beyond...
In addition to the comprehensive range of memory devices supported in
the 48-pin ZIF socket, Orbit48 can be fitted with an optional slim-line
docking module to provide EPLD programming. A socket is located on the
side of the main unit to accept this module and provide future
expansion. Working in a DOS environment or in StagCom Windows 'Edit
while you run' allows data editing while emulating.
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Device Support
EPROMs, EEPROMs, FLASH & CMOS PROMs, Serial EEPROMs & MICROs. up to
48-pins with 0.3" to 0.6" pitch as standard with Wide Blade ZIF
socket.
EPLDs for up to 24 pins with optional docking module.
Device Library held in internal non-volatile FLASH memory.
Emulation
Internal high speed EPROM emulator with an 'Edit While You Run'
feature.
Emulates 8-bit and 16-bit devices via optional buffered cable kit.
Display
4 line x 20 character, alphanumeric SuperTwist LCD provides
interactive menu functions.
Keypad
Ergonomically designed splash resistant keypad. 24 key layout
including all hex characters, functions and cursor.
RAM
4 Mbits. Expandable to 16 Mbits.
Ports
Serial 9-pin D-type Baud rate to 115,200.
Bi-directional Parallel 25-pin D-type.
All popular formats are supported including: Hex ASCII, Motorola
S-Record, Binary, Intellec, Tek Hex, JEDEC JESD 3C, etc.
Remote Control
As standard – conforming to Stag standard protocol.
StagCom PC
software package available for enhanced operation under Windows &
DOS.
Dimensions
260 x 188 x 29 mm (10.24" x 7.40" x 1.14").
Weight
600g (1.32lb).
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Power
Internal rechargeable batteries – providing up to 30 hours use in
edit mode seven months data retention in stand-by mode.
Mains operation from supplied charger unit.
Fast boost charge facility.
Environmental
EMC Emissions - Complies with EN 50081-1. FCC part 15 - sub part J
class A.
EMC Immunity - Complies with EN 50082-1.
Safety - Complies with EN 60950, IEC950 & CSA C22-950.
Temperature - Operating: 0-35°C, Battery charging: 10-35°C
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