by Scott Bronstad | Feb 17, 2005 | Announcements, News
BP Microsystems, the leading supplier of device programming systems worldwide, announces the start of its 20th year in the device programming industry.
Established in 1985, BP Microsystems began in a dorm room at Rice University by an engineering student named William White. Mr. White was engaging in his senior engineering project, but could not find the tools necessary to properly program his semiconductor device, so he decided to design his own. Promoting the product as the “Engineer’s Programmer,” this first model went on to sell almost 7,000 units during the first five years of the company’s existence.
During a recent company 20th anniversary celebration, Mr. White mused about the past during his address to the attendees, “My family and friends thought I was crazy to take off a semester to start the company, but looking back it was a great investment and I am proud to see how far you (the employees) have grown it.”
Today, BP Microsystems is one of the most respected names in device programming equipment worldwide and is still privately owned by Mr. White, who is the active President of the company. Some of the world’s leading manufacturers depend on BP Microsystems’ equipment for producing electronic products such as cell phones, automotive electronics, industrial controls, as well as consumer, military and aerospace electronics.
The company continues to create innovative and useful new products that meet the needs of the changing semiconductor and electronics industries, and this year will ship its newest Enhanced 7th Generation site technology, which has been adapted to accommodate ever-increasing flash memory device sizes.
BP Microsystems’ goal is to continue with its focus on device programming and bringing customers new technology in both device programming hardware and the volume device handling systems that feed them. The company has been going strong for the past 20 years, and will continue doing so for the next 20 years and beyond.
by Scott Bronstad | Jan 10, 2005 | Announcements, End Of Life
Summary
On January 10, 2005, BPM Microsystems announces the End of Life plans for BPDOS software and legacy programmer products.
Details
BPM Microsystems has decided to End of Life its BPDOS software product and programmers with legacy site technology***. Below is the timeline for the end of life plan:
Timeline
- January 1, 2005 – End of life for BPDOS announced
- December 2005 – Final Release of BPDOS available to customers via website download
- January 1, 2006 – BPDOS algorithms after this date are available only for a fee* and will require a valid Software Support Agreement where applicable**
– Algorithm development in BPDOS will have increased technology limitations
– No software bug fixes will be performed
- December 1, 2006 – No additional BPDOS device requests will be accepted
- January 1, 2008 – No BPM software (Windows) released after this date will support legacy site technology***
*Requirement – In addition to charging a fee per algorithm, BPM requires that concurrent and automated customers have a valid Software Support Agreement for the intended supported machine to request a BPDOS algorithm. Engineering programmer users will be charged the algorithm addition fee only. BPM Microsystems reserves the right to “No Bid” any algorithm request based on technology limitations. Once the algorithm addition is complete, the software version will be made available to the customer via a password protected FTP download site. If two algorithms are purchased at separate time periods, the last software version available for download via FTP site will have all algorithms purchased by that customer. Device additions should continue to be made via the BPM Microsystems website.
**Software Support Agreements (software contract) for BPDOS – Contract for BPDOS and BPWIN will be the same price and agreement. A prorated Software Support Agreement can be purchased in 2006 with a minimum of a six-month term for BPDOS units. No additional BPDOS device requests will be accepted beyond December 1, 2006. The 2 GDP algorithms and free flash algorithms included with Software Support Agreements cannot apply to BPDOS algorithms after December 31, 2005. No software “bug” fixes will be performed after December 31, 2005. Effective December 1, 2004 no feature requests will be performed on BPDOS. All current feature requests for BPDOS are declined for development.
***Legacy Site Technology Product Models
Engineering: Only supported on special software – EP-1, 1100, 1128, 1132, 1140, 1500. Currently supported by software – 1148, 1200, Actel Silicon Sculptor
Concurrent: 2000, 2100, 2500, 2510, 2600M
Automated: 3100, 4100, 3500, 4500, 3510, 4510
Tester: 340, 350, 360, 370
Peripherals: 3×00 Labeler, Pro Automation Tray Stacker, Synrad Laser, Excel Laser, TM300 Tape Loader
by Scott Bronstad | Aug 26, 1999 | Announcements, News
Houston, Texas- August 26, 1999– BPM Microsystems Inc., the leader in device programming solutions, announced record sales growth with their best month ever. In July, sales revenues topped the $3 million-dollar mark.
July sales surpassed the previous record 2 million-dollar month, giving further evidence of BP’s remarkable growth and focus on the customer. BP credits the increase in sales revenues to outstanding products, support, and customer service.
“ The reason is simple,” said David Loeschner, Executive Vice President. “Our product line is strong, innovative, and we listen to the needs of our customers.”
“Customers have become increasingly interested in the Fifth Generation Technology boards and system upgrades,” said Loeschner. “Customers using our latest programming technology are receiving the benefits of 400% faster programming times.”
