Release Notes on BPWin Software

BPWin Release Improvements

10th Gen Socket Module Pressure Plate Name Added to Socket Module Info

The “Socket Module Info” now displays the pressure plate name of both legacy (9th and older-generation) and 10th-generation programmers. 

Enhanced Blackbox logging for improved Customer Support

The BPWin blackbox now captures additional diagnostic information to improve traceability and accelerate issue resolution. When a blackbox file is submitted to BPM Customer Service, BPM can identify the exact software build in use—including compilation details—along with BP file settings and selected device information such as Algorithm Revision. This additional context enables faster and more accurate Customer Service debugging and issue resolution.

New Bad Block Management Schemes

The Micron MT29F2G01ABBGD12 and MT29F4G01ABAFD12 devices now support two new NAND Bad Block Management schemes — Custom 40 and Custom 41. 

Multi-Partition Support for ASK_BBM_01

The ASK_BBM_01 programming scheme now supports defining multiple partitions for applicable customer-specific devices, removing the previous single-partition limitation.

Improved STPL File Handling

Fixed STPL parsing error by ignoring Frequency statements since BPM Programmers use its own clock defined in the algorithm. 

Custom Parsing for SVF Files

Lattice LCMXO3D-9400HC-5BG256C (SVF) and LCMXO3D-9400HC-5BG256I (SVF) now support custom SVF data pattern file parsing. During data pattern loading the user should load data pattern as ‘Custom SVF’ type to program the device correctly. Other devices which use SVF data file will operate as originally intended, by keeping the default ‘binary’ file type.

Custom Checksum Printing from Intel HEX Files

Devices with “print_master_checksum” algorithm configuration enabled can print custom checksum from the HEX file.

Quality Control for Infineon Devices

Added quality control checks for the Infineon devices listed below based on manufacturer recall data. Users can provide rejection criteria in a csv format which BPWin will use to reject the devices and log it accordingly. 

Infineon Aurix TC367VB (Optimized)
Infineon Aurix TC367V0 (Optimized)
Infineon Aurix TC377 (Optimized)
Infineon Aurix TC397 (Optimized) 

Updated Sentinel System Driver

A recent Windows 11 update restricts older Sentinel drivers, which can cause the laser functionality to be disabled. BPWin 8.0.8 will include the updated Sentinel System Driver Installer, version 7.6.1, to resolve this issue.

BPWin Release Highlights

• Windows 11 Support for 3000 Series APS and Manual Programmers

  BPWin 8.0.7 supports Microsoft® Windows® 11. New 3000-Series APS programmers ship standard with Windows 11,
  providing full supported operation out of the box. Manual programmers can also operate with Windows 11 systems.
  Existing 3000 series APS systems deployed in the field can be upgraded to support Windows 11; however, each system
  must be evaluated to determine any required host computer and other hardware upgrades to ensure compatibility.

• Improved Job Re-Save Handling for Non-Memory-Mapped Devices

  Resolved an issue where BPWin could encounter errors when re-saving a job after running a device operation on
  non-memory-mapped devices. Jobs can now be safely re-saved after device execution without requiring a restart or
  manual recovery.

• BPWin API WebSocket Notification for Tape-Out Placement

  Added a new WebSocket notification that is generated when a device is placed during tape-out operations.
  This enhancement improves real-time integration with automation systems, dashboards, and external monitoring
  tools that rely on BPWin REST – WebSocket APIs.

• Intel HEX File Parsing Enhancement

  Enhanced Intel HEX file handling with a new default parsing behavior. BPWin now supports two parsing modes:

  • REPLACE mode (default): Address data replaces existing content.
  • SUM mode: Address data is accumulated as previously supported.

  Legacy job files created in earlier BPWin Versions will continue to use SUM mode. With this release forward the
  default method for HEX file parsing is REPLACE mode.

• Resolved Overcurrent Condition on 9th Gen Programmers

  Fixed an issue observed on some devices where an overcurrent condition could be reported after the first device
  operation when running in 9th Gen APS mode. Device operations now proceed reliably without triggering false
  overcurrent errors. This fix was already released as Patch 1 in BPWin 8.0.6 DSU31 and later.

• Improved 9th Gen Self-Test

  Improved the robustness of input offset voltage test sequence (VOS) in 9th gen programmer self-test.
  This enhancement reduces false failures and ensures more consistent and reliable self-test results.