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The EMP-30 is an advanced programmer that supports digital
voltages from 1.8 Volts to 7 Volts and analog voltages (such as VCC
or VPP) from 0 to 25 volts. It is the fastest, most reliable and
most versatile programmer in the EMP line. It supports more device
types with larger pin counts than the smaller units in the EMP line.
Changing Family
Modules is not required as often. The socket module on top of
the EMP-30 is removable, allowing different modules to be plugged in
to accommodate different device packages. This helps eliminate the
confusion often caused by third party adapters. The EMP-30 comes
standard with a 48-pin DIP Socket Module and thirteen Family
Modules. The unit contains three microprocessors, and automatically
performs self-test and calibration verification upon power-up.
Needham's Electronics has spent several years developing the EMP-30,
carefully designing it to prevent premature obsolescence and provide
exceptional value to our customers. Relays and discrete
DAC-controlled analog drivers provide power and ground
connections.

UPGRADE (Available April 1, 2003)
For
our customers that currently own an EMP-30 and would like to be able
to use USB we are offering an upgrade kit. Following are the steps
need to obtain the upgrade.

Call 916-924-8037 to obtain an RMA number

Send just the programmer to 4630 Beloit Drive, Sacaramento, CA
95838 Attn: The RMA number

Include either a check/money order or P.O. (if in the United
States) for $250.00

The upgraded unit will be sent back to you within 3 to 5
business days

Any repairs not covered by the warranty will incure the $125.00
repair charge

SPEED
The EMP-30 uses the same parallel
port I/O scheme as the rest of the EMP series programmers, for an
extremely fast communication.

Programming and verifying on a
Pentium

Manufacturer

Device

Time

Intel

27C010

19 Seconds

Lattice

22V10

3 Seconds

Atmel

89C51

7 Seconds

PORTABILITY

With it's added versatility, the EMP-30 is larger than our other
programmers, but it is still quite portable; since it doesn't fit
inside your PC, you can pack it up and take it with you anytime you
wish, and use it with any standard parallel port. The programmer,
parallel cable, transformer, thirteen Family Modules, and DIP-48
Socket Module weigh about 7 pounds.

STABILITY

The EMP-30 carries a 1 year warranty on all parts and labor,
and a 30 day money-back guarantee (restocking fee may apply)

The EMP-30 is static-protected at the Adapter Socket, Family
Module socket, parallel port, and power connector. The static
protection on the parallel port also gives it under and over
voltage protection.

It's case is made of tough .125" thick ABS plastic.

Compliant, for sale
into the European Community.

FAMILY
MODULES

Family Modules are not an entirely new idea. They have been used
in other programmers from time to time, to inexpensively route power
and ground to the device. When you're programming devices fairly
slow, then straight, slide-in connectors are just fine. However, the
EMP-30 programs at speeds near the theoretical maximum of some
devices, so the digital signals traveling to the device must be
clean, and the power and ground lines must be solid. Slide-in
connectors can experience noise problems, higher resistance, and
corrosion.

The purpose of Family modules is to allow us to use a few high
quality pin drivers, instead of using a cheaper pin driver on each
pin on the Adapter Socket. This translates to cleaner, more
manageable waveforms, at a much lower price.

SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS

To use the EMP-30, you must have the following:

Operating System: An IBM-Compatible PC, Windows
95 or above, with 16Mb of RAM

Hard Drive Space: At least 40Mb of free space

Interface: A standard parallel port

Power: 12-16 Volts @ 2.5 Amp, AC or
DC

INCLUDED
ITEMS

A standard parallel port cable

A DIP-48 socket adapter

An AC 110V transformer ( a
220V transformer at additional cost is available upon
request)

Numbers 300-312 Family
modules are included with the EMP-30, in a small carrying
wallet