Data I/0 Corporation Announces FlashPAK: Networked Programming System for Flash Memory.Business Editors & High Tech Writers REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2002 Today, Data I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output (R) Corporation, (Nasdaq:DAIO DAIO Direkt-Anlage in Österreich (Austrian Discount Broker) DAIO Defense Agencies-Indianapolis Operations ) a leading provider of advanced programming systems, announced FlashPAK(TM), a networked programming system designed to program the leading high-density Flash Memory devices at near theoretical minimum times, and at the lowest cost per part. FlashPAK is the newest component in Data I/O's Connected Programming Strategy, which creates a unified programming solution -- connecting engineering to manufacturing, business processes to business systems, and the firmware A category of memory chips that hold their content without electrical power. Firmware includes flash, ROM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM technologies. When holding program instructions, firmware can be thought of as "hard software." See flash memory, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM and FOTA. supply chain to its users. A four-site manual system, FlashPAK was designed specifically for Flash applications and has a unique architecture that delivers the lowest programming cost for high density Flash devices. This is accomplished by a combination of exceptional programming speed, system scalability, and software-based process control. Costs are driven even lower by using the efficiencies of network control for firmware distribution and revision. For example, Programming Center managers will be able to streamline first article qualification and other processes, lowering their variable costs. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and managers will gain control of their intellectual property as it moves from design to production, and prevent disruptions associated with outdated firmware. In addition, software design engineers will value FlashPAK for its ability to quickly program large Flash files. The new system brings the benefits of network control and advanced programming architecture to manual Flash programming environments, assuring that programming is current, secure, traceable and failsafe. For example, integrated with Data I/O's high-volume programmers, FlashPAK becomes part of an end-to-end, networked programming solution that ensures the same, current programming algorithm is used at each step of product development and production. In addition, the FlashPAK system uses the same programming language and engine as Data I/O's ProLINE-RoadRunner(R) automated inline programming system, so users can benefit from a consistent architecture from design through manufacturing. This lowers development costs and speeds time to market because the user does not have to reprogram re·pro·gram tr.v. re·pro·grammed or re·pro·gramed, re·pro·gram·ming or re·pro·gram·ing, re·pro·grams To program again. re the equipment to set up each stage of the manufacturing process. "FlashPAK answers the real business needs of our customers because it offers them the highest programming flexibility and the lowest possible programming cost," said Fred Hume, Data I/O CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president." Because FlashPAK is expandable, inexpensive, and specialized for fast Flash programming, it will enable customers to operate leaner at lower programming quantities and more efficiently at higher quantities." FlashPAK is a tabletop programming system having four sites for simultaneous programming of up to four fine-pitch Flash Memory devices. Based on the architecture of Data I/O's RoadRunner roadrunner or chaparral cock Either of two species of terrestrial cuckoo, especially Geococcyx californianus (family Cuculidae), of Mexican and southwestern U.S. deserts. About 22 in. -- the world's most advanced in-line programming system -- FlashPAK programs the leading Flash Memory devices at near theoretical minimum programming times. A combination of ergonomic operator design and supervisory control Supervisory control is a general term for control of many individual controllers or control loops, whether by a human or an automatic control system, although almost every real system is a combination of both. software makes manual programming efficient, fast and foolproof. With operator friendly features like Auto-Start ganged socket actuation, and simple Job Card "load and program" software, FlashPak combines security, control and flexibility with ease-of-use unmatched in other manual programming systems. FlashPAK can be cost-effectively expanded as business needs grow. The user can start with one FlashPAK unit and add more units to increase the number of programming sites. The sites connect via the provided Ethernet cable The most common form of Ethernet cable is the telephone-like RJ-45 cable (see Ethernet). Using a "crossover cable," two machines can be plugged together using their Ethernet ports. The crossover cable is designed for direct connection between two Ethernet devices (PCs, peripherals, etc. to make an 8-, 12-, or 16-site system. TaskLink(R) for Windows(R) Supervisor Software monitors the entire FlashPAK work cell, keeping statistical updates on job status, operator performance, device yield and all relevant programming data. Statistical information flows from the programming system to the user's manufacturing software The following list of software modules are the manufacturing components of Baan's ERP (BaanERP) system, acquired by SSA Global in 2003 and subsequently by Infor at the end of 2006. It is listed here because it provides a comprehensive overview of the required software. See MES. , enabling the operation to become visible to senior managers and supply chain partners. "The goal is to seamlessly integrate device programming into engineering, manufacturing, and business processes," said Kelly Hirsh, Business Unit Manager for Programming Technology at Data I/O. "Once companies apply lean manufacturing Lean manufacturing is the production of goods using less of everything compared to mass production: less human effort, less manufacturing space, less investment in tools, and less engineering time to develop a new product. principals to device programming, they will benefit from improved reduced costs and increased flexibility." About Data I/O. Data I/O Corporation Data I/O Corporation NASDAQ:DAIO (commonly known as "Data I/O") is a manufacturer of programming and automated device handling systems for programmable integrated circuits. (Nasdaq:DAIO) enables companies to improve productivity and reduce costs by providing manual and automated device programming solutions for design and manufacturing applications. Data I/O introduced the world's first commercial programmers in 1972 and is the leading innovator in the device programming solution market, unveiling unique and brand new innovations such as the Pro-LINE-RoadRunner, the world's most cost-effective inline programming system, incorporating the world's fastest Flash programming architecture. Data I/O Corporation is headquartered in Redmond, Washington Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, USA. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Seattle urban area, in what is known as the Eastside. In 2003 the Census Bureau estimated the city population was 46,391. , and has sales and service offices worldwide. For more information. To receive more information on FlashPAK or any Data I/O programming system, contact: |
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