by Scott Bronstad | Sep 12, 2011 | Announcements, News
Growing demand for flash memory programming prompts major US programming center to purchase a BPM Microsystems model 3800
BPM Microsystems announces that ProEx, a leading worldwide provider of device programming and other value-added services, selected a 3800 automated production programmer to accommodate its increasing programming demands for high-density flash memory.
“It has been obvious to us that there is a growing demand among many of our customers requiring programming of high-density flash components,” said Chief Operating Officer of ProEx Greg Norton. “We also sought a programmer that offered the versatility to program the entire range of semiconductors requested by our customers. Our research of industry equipment available that could fulfill such requirements identified the BPM Microsystems 3800 as the hands-down choice offering the desired capabilities.”
The versatility of the model 3800 allows it to support microcontrollers, NAND flash, NOR flash, Serial flash, Managed NAND flash, E/EPROM, flash EPROM, and other technologies with densities up to an 8 Eb theoretical limit. It also supports devices with voltage down to 0.7 (Vdd).
The ultra-fast programming speed of the model 3800 is attributed to BPM Microsystems’ Vector Engine Co-Processor, the same proven technology that established Flashstream® as the fastest flash-dedicated programmer.
“With current economic conditions as they are, it is imperative that we increase our throughput in order to keep pricing in line with our customers’ expectations,” said Norton. “We have been pleased with the performance of the 3800 and are confident we will realize an expeditious ROI due to increased efficiencies.”
Established in 1992, ProEx offers value-added services, which include device programming, tape and reel, baking and more on behalf of electronics distributors, contract manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers that span a broad spectrum of industries. With the capacity to program over 75 million devices annually, ProEx operates with the philosophy of maintaining state of the art equipment in order to provide its customers with unparalleled support.
With the addition of the 3800, ProEx owns and operates a total of eight BPM Microsystems automated programming systems, which include two 4600’s, one 4610, one 4710, three 3710’s.
ProEx can be contacted at 7842 South 1300 West, West Jordan, Utah 84088; telephone: +1-801-569-8500; website: http://www.proex1.com.
by Scott Bronstad | Feb 8, 2011 | Announcements, End Of Life
Summary
BPM Microsystems announces the end of support for Windows 2000
Details
Effective with the release of BPWin 5.14.0 on February 8, 2011, Windows 2000 will no longer be supported. The end of BPWin support on Windows 2000 is required in order to add support for 64-bit operating systems.
Any attempt to install BPWin 5.14.0 or higher while running Windows 2000 will result in an installation failure. Alternatively, customers should be advised to upgrade to any of the compatible operating systems: Windows XP or Windows 7. Any version of BPWin released prior to 5.14.0 will continue to operate with Windows 2000.
Current or new software support customers who download BPWin 5.14.0 or higher need to run one of the supported operating systems.
by Scott Bronstad | Mar 12, 2009 | Announcements, End Of Life
Summary
BPM Microsystems announces the End of Life for legacy programmer models
Details
BPM Microsystems has discontinued all programmer software, hardware, repair and calibration support for the below programming systems. These systems are no loner marketed, sold or supported.
Engineering Programmers:
BP-1148, BP-1200, BP-1400/84, BP-1400/240, BP-1600*, BP-1600M, BP-1700*
Concurrent Production Programmers:
BP-2000**, BP-2100**, BP-2200, BP-2500**, BP-2510**, BP-2600*, BP-2600M**, BP-2700*
Automated Programmers:
BP-3100**, BP-3500**, BP-3510**, BP-3600*, BP-3600M, BP-3700*, BP-4100**, BP-4500**, BP-4510**, BP-4600*, BP-4600M, BP-4700*
by Scott Bronstad | Dec 31, 2008 | Announcements, End Of Life
Summary
BPM Microsystems announces the End of Life for the 1400 and 2200 model programmers
Details
Effective December 31, 2008, BPM Microsystems will no longer offer support for the 1400 and 2200 model programmers. Introduced in 1996 and discontinued in 2005, the 2200 and 1400 were the first in the industry to enable fine control of programming waveforms for the highest quality programming with the widest device support capabilities. Limitations of the original programmers hardware combined with new software compatibility and component obsolescence forces this end of support announcement.
End of support means that BPWin software released in 2009 will not support the 1400 and 2200 model numbers. These models can continue to function with existing BPWin software released prior to 2009, but will not be eligible for additional algorithms or updates to existing algorithms. Hardware contracts will also not be available for these programmers. Also, repairs and calibration of these programmers are no longer possible.
by Scott Bronstad | Aug 28, 2006 | Announcements, News
BP Microsystems, a leading supplier of device programming systems worldwide, announced today that after 21 years, it is changing its company name and will now be known as BPM Microsystems.
“Our company has long been the leader in the manufacture of semiconductor programming equipment,” said Lyman Brown, Vice President, and COO. “Our new name will reflect the same high-quality company that customers and the industry alike have depended on for the past 21 years. However, we look forward to no longer being confused with BP Amoco, the oil company, which also has its headquarters in Houston.”
The original BP name was created from the founders’ first names— Bill White and Peter Cole— when they opened BP Microsystems in Houston in 1985. BPM Microsystems continues today under the direction of CEO and President Bill White and is the leader in the device programming industry in support of electronics production globally.
Looking forward, BPM Microsystems remains committed to enabling its customers to program devices in the most efficient ways possible today and in the future. To achieve this goal, the company combines technical leadership, innovative design and state-of-the-art manufacturing practices to offer its customers the latest products. These products enable customers to reduce costs, improve performance and bring their products to market faster.
The name change will become effective August 28, 2006, and will coincide with the opening of BPM Microsystems’ new headquarters building in Houston, Texas.
by Scott Bronstad | Jan 31, 2006 | Announcements, End Of Life
Summary
BPM Microsystems announces the end of support for Windows 98, Windows 98 SE and Windows Me
Details
On July 11, 2006, the Extended Support program for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me operating systems has been closed by Microsoft. All users running Windows 98 or Windows Me are encouraged to migrate to a newer, more secure Microsoft operating system, such as Windows XP.
Effective December 31, 2006, BPM Microsystems will not be able to assure either operating systems compatibility or functionality for new BPWin software on Windows 98 SE. Like Microsoft, BPM Microsystems also recommends that users upgrade to Windows XP to assure operating system compatibility with future BPWin releases. Customers who still download BPWin software releases after December 31, 2006, on Windows 98 SE will be using it at their own risk. BPM Microsystems will not develop, test, or warranty the BPWin software in the Windows 98 SE operating system after December 31, 2006.
BPWin version 4.66.0 and future versions will not install on Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 98 ME.
BPM Microsystems manual and automated programming systems have operated in the Windows 98 environment for over 7 years. However, BPM Microsystems must move forward with our supplier by migrating our products to systems that allow us to offer you newer technologies supported by better features in the future. BPM Microsystems is still committed to providing the best service and support in the programming industry.
