BPWin Release Improvements
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/or 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.