Tekmos Device Programmer - TK68HC7xx

Overview

Tekmos now offers microcontroller programmers for use with its products. This instruction guide presents a short explanation of the differences between programming Tekmos parts and the earlier microcontrollers they replace.

Use this guide for programming these Tekmos parts:

TK68HC705B32

TK68HC711D3

TK68HC711E9

TK68HC711KS2

TK68HC705C9A

Tekmos makes replacements for many different types of microcontrollers. Some of the original version microcontrollers used EPROM technology, which is One Time Programmable (OTP). This EPROM technology used an obsolete process which is no longer available.

Tekmos replaced the EPROM in these devices with an internal 5 volt flash memory. The devices behave identically in the application, but are programmed differently. The Tekmos parts are 5 volt parts, including the programming.

NOTE: Existing Freescale, NXP or Intel programmers cannot be used to program the Tekmos parts. The EPROM technology typically required applying 15 volts to program a part. Since the Tekmos parts are 5 volt parts, the application of 15 volts to the Tekmos parts will severely damage them.

Download the pdf for a complete detailed guide to using the programmer: Tekmos Device Programmer TK68HC7xx