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SolutionsFlash Memory Catalog Section Glossary
SolutionsFlash Catalog Table of Contents
BIOS and PC Card Software - A listing of available BIOS and PC Card (PCMCIA) related software. The software is primarily available from the independent Software Vendors, some Intel developed reference code is included (source and/or executable).
Computer-Aided Engineering Tools - Computer software that helps specify, design, simulate, and verify system designs such as VHDL/Verilog models, IBIS Models, schematic symbols, TimingDesigner* and Powerview*.
Flash File Systems/Media Managers - A listing of available Intel-developed software (generally available free-of-charge in source code format) and commercially available software from independent Software Vendors. Offerings include PCMCIA software utilities, embedded flash media managers / file managers, and low-level program/erase drivers.
Flash Memory Emulators - A hardware device that emulates a flash memory chip. It responds to flash commands such as byte writes and sector erases, and also provides feedback, error messages and positive verification of embedded algorithms for writing to flash.
Handlers - Automatically loads devices from shipping media into programmers, then back to shipping media. Handlers support all packages, including latest-generation small outline options such as PSOP, SSOP and TSOP.
Lead Inspection Equipment - Optically inspects package lead quality and ensures proper lead integrity for high-yield board manufacturing.
On-Board Programming Equipment - Flash memory on-board programming (OBP) is accomplished through a variety of different methods. This section explains how to perform OBP using Automatic-Test-Equipment or JTAG OBP alternatives.
PC Card Drives - Hardware and software that add flash PC card support to existing systems. These products support industry-standard buses such as ISA, PC-104 and SCSI.
PROM Programmers - Equipment that enables code/data storage within flash memory components and cards. A variety of vendor-supplied products support prototyping and production environments. Intel also offers the FlashPRO programmer, which supports the Intel Flash memory product line.
SIMMs - Memory modules that provide flash memory product and density flexibility in standardized from factors and pinouts.
Sockets - Prototyping Sockets are designed for a large number of component/card insertions and removals while Production Sockets trade fewer component/card insertions/removals for lower cost.
Socket Adapters - Hardware that modifies programmers and other equipment with DIP sockets to add support for new packages (such as PSOP, SSOP and TSOP).
Tape and Reel Equipment - Interfaces programming and manufacturing equipment to devices shipped in tape and reel, a superior alternative to traditional tubes and trays.
Voltage Converters - Analog circuits that adapt existing system voltages to provide the necessary voltages, tolerances and current outputs for flash memory read and write operations.
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