PRESTO - fast and flexible USB programmer

PRESTO is a powerful, very fast and cost effective programmer for a wide range of popular components - microcontrollers, serial EEPROM and Flash memory chips, CPLDs and others. PRESTO operates on a USB port and requires no external power supply.

High speed

PRESTO is optimized for high speed, for example it programs and verifies a full PIC18F8720 in 6 seconds! (3 seconds for programming and 3 seconds for verification). Complete eCOG1 in less than 3 seconds.

Many devices supported

Hundreds of devices are supported by the UP software and the list is growing continuously. Moreover, many other parts can be programmed using JTAG. For more information, see the paragraph "Wide range of supported devices" below.

Enhanced programming interface

In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) is a very beneficial and frequently used PIC feature. PRESTO directly supports this function using a dedicated connector and an included cable. In comparison to other ASIX' programmers, the ICSP connector has been enhanced - there are two more pins allowing support of a wider range of components such as Atmel's MCUs, devices with JTAG interface and many serially programmable memory chips.

The target application device can be either powered by PRESTO (5 V nominally) or powered by an application within a voltage range of 3 to 5 V (with a ±10% tolerance, i.e. 2.7 to 5.5 V). The voltage range can be extended by two special headers - HPR3V3 (for 3.3 V output) and HPR1V2 (for 1.2 to 3.3 V support).

Overcurrent limitation on target supply and programming voltages remarkably reduces the risk of damaging parts because of operator error. Target supply overvoltage detection is also implemented.

Advanced software

The program UP supports PRESTO as well as other ASIX' programmers. It offers many advanced functions like projects, command line control, Windows message control, workspace setup including user keyboard shortcut definitions, serial number generation by various methods, etc.

Devices with JTAG interface and eCOG microcontrollers are supported by dedicated programs JTAG SVF Player and eCOG Programmer, respectively.

Software upgrades are freely available for all users on the Internet. They contain new device support, new functions and algorithm updates if required.

Now with LINUX support (using WINE) - read more...

Comfortable user interface

GO button allows the user to comfortably start the device programming, without the need for a PC keyboard or a mouse. LEDs indicate programmer status - green LED ON-LINE signals a working USB connection and yellow LED ACTIVE indicates that PRESTO is operating (programming, reading, ...).

PRESTO is powered by the USB bus, so there is no need for any additional supply adaptor.

PRESTO is small, lightweight and compact.

Wide range of supported devices

• Microchip PIC^®, dsPIC/PIC24^® and PIC32^® MCUs
  Serially programmable (all Flash and the most popular OTP/JW)
• Atmel AVR^® and 8051 architecture MCUs
  Devices with SPI low voltage serial downloading - for example ATtiny12, AT90S8535, ATmega128 and AT89S51
• 32-bit ARM-based MCUs by various vendors
  Programming and debugging using OpenOCD, programming of selected parts also directly by the ASIX' ARMINE application, e.g. Atmel AT91SAM7xxx. More about ARM support...
• Texas Instruments MSP430^® MCUs
  (Security Fuse blowing is not supported).
• Cypress PSoC^® MCUs
  CY8U21xx, CY8U24xx and CY8U27xx.
• Components with JTAG interface
  - types which can be programmed using SVF or XSVF file - for example
  • CPLDs - Xilinx (XC95xx, CoolRunner, ...), Altera, Lattice and others
  • FPGA configuration Flash PROMs - Xilinx (XC18Vxx, XCFxxS)
  • Atmel ATmega
• Serial EEPROM and Flash memories
  
  • I²C (24LCxx)
  • Microwire (93LCxx)
  • SPI EEPROM (25Cxx)
  • SPI Flash EPROM (M25Pxx, M45PExx, ...)
• Cyan Technology eCOG1
  Including basic debug control via eICE interface (Run, Stop, Reset).

The complete list of devices supported by program UP and comparison chart for all ASIX programmers.

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More images:
 PRESTO with ISP2ZIF
 PRESTO with HPR3V3
 PRESTO with HPR1V2
 HPRAVR header for AVR kits

€ 98.-

More about PRESTO price...

Features

• Many devices supported:
  DEVICE SUPPORT LIST
  Many other devices supported by JTAG!
  ATmega, Xilinx, Altera and Lattice CPLDs, FPGAs, ...
  ARM-based MCUs
• Very fast operation
• Controlled and powered by USB
• Target application voltage 3 to 5 V
• Overcurrent and overvoltage protection
• GO button
• RoHS compliant
• Advanced software
  (for both Windows and Linux)

Contents

• PRESTO programmmer
• ISP cable (ICSPCAB8)
• USB cable (A-B)
• Software (CD-ROM)
• User's Manual

Download

User's Manual for ASIX programmers and programming software (PDF format, ~1 MB, last revision 2008-10-17)

Program UP - supports almost all parts (by Microchip, Atmel, Texas Instruments, Cypress, ...) except JTAG, ARM and eCOG.

Special software for PRESTO: USB drivers, JTAG SVF Player, ARMINE (ARM support) and eCOG Programmer.

Prices

VOLUME DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: The above PRESTO price is valid for quantities up to 4 pieces.
Please, refer to the Price List to learn about volume discounts.
These prices do not include local taxes (typically VAT), import duties (or similar fees) and shipping costs.
Please note that distributors may have different prices.
Additional information for customers from the EU is available.
The prices in US Dollars or other currencies depend on current EUR/USD exchange rate.

Related products

ISP2ZIF - a universal adapter with 40-pin DIP Zero-Insertion-Force socket

HPR1V2 - 1.2 to 3.3 V Level Shifter for PRESTO

HPR3V3 - 3.3 V Level Shifter for PRESTO

HPRAVR - PRESTO to AVR Connector Adapter