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End of Life for Legacy 4000-Series Automated Programming Systems

End of Life for Legacy 4000-Series Automated Programming Systems

BPM Microsystems announces the end of life for legacy 4000-series Automated Programming Systems including the following models:  4610, 4710, 4800

Details

Effective January 3, 2022, BPM Microsystems announces the following end-of-life plan for legacy 4000-series Automated Programming Systems.

  • CyberOptics Sensor – Replacement CyberOptics sensors are no longer available for purchase. 
  • As of March 14, 2022, BPM can no longer repair damaged legacy CyberOptics cameras.
  • Modern 9th and 10th Generation CyberOptics cameras are available for purchase and repair.
  • Pick/Place Handler – Repair and replacement parts will be sold on a best effort basis. Limited part inventory is available for key components such as power supplies, cables, head components, and others.  In some cases where parts are still commercially available, lead times can be several weeks and at a significant cost increase.  
  • Peripheral Options – Repair and replacement parts will be provided on a best effort basis
  • Programming Site Technology – Non-warranty repairs for 6th, 7th, 8th generation programming site technology will be repaired on a best effort basis only. 
  • Algorithms and Software Updates – Customers with valid support contracts can continue to request algorithms and access BPWin software updates. 
  • Software Support Contracts – Customers can continue to purchase BPWin software support contracts.
  • Hardware Support Contracts – Effective immediately extended warranty renewals will no longer be offered.  BPM will continue to honor those existing hardware support contracts.
  • Socket Modules, Daughter Cards, Socket Cards, and Replacement Sockets – Customers can continue to purchase “adapter” products with the exception of those obsolete or discontinued items.

Introduced by BPM Microsystems in 1995, the 4000 series handler has been the industry workhorse for over 25 years.  We recognize that many customers continue to use these platforms, programming millions of devices per year.  Supply chain constraints, key component availability, and increasing cost of support are driving this decision.  We encourage customers to contact Customer Service and Sales to discuss upgrade and trade-in options.  

BPM Unaffected by Log4j Vulnerability

BPM Unaffected by Log4j Vulnerability

A very serious vulnerability in the popular Java-based logging package Log4j was disclosed. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code on a remote server. You can learn more about the Log4j vulnerability here.

BPM Microsystems’s process control software, BPWin, is a C++ application. It does not use Java or the Log4j library.

Productronica Day One

Productronica Day One

After a lengthy break from tradeshows, BPM is pleased to showcase its latest innovation: the BPM310 Automated Programming System. The first 10th Generation programmer offers the industry’s fastest programming times for UFSeMMCFlash, and MCUs with twice as many sockets per site as its predecessor. The BPM310 offers a capacity of up to 48 sockets, automotive-level quality, and reliability in a small footprint. 10th Gen delivers the fastest UFS programming performance in the industry achieving up to 440MB per second Read and 201MB per second Write. First-part time is accelerated because UFS programming can commence without pausing for data to download.
“The BPM310 with 32 sockets and TS1500 (tray stacker) is running flawlessly– 6,000 devices and counting,” says Colin Harper, Global Sales Director and Product Manager at BPM Microsystems. “It’s great to connect with customers and industry colleagues. It’s been too long!”
BPM is partnering with its European Distributor, Adaptsys, to launch this new product into the market.
If you are attending Productronica, please come by and see the BPM310 in Hall A1, Stand 353.
BPM will also showcase the BPM310 at APEX in San Diego in January 2022 for the American audience.
Productronica, Day 1 Colin Harper and James Cawkell

Colin Harper, BPM’s Global Sales Director, and James Cawkell, BPM’s Distributor in Europe, show off the latest APS from BPM, the BPM310.

BPM Microsystems Launches the BPM310– 10th Generation Universal Automated Programming System with 48 sockets and UFS Support

BPM Microsystems Launches the BPM310– 10th Generation Universal Automated Programming System with 48 sockets and UFS Support

BPM Microsystems, Inc. announces the release of its 10th Generation programming technology platform and the BPM310 Automated Programming System. The 10th Generation offers the industry’s fastest programming times for UFS, eMMC, Flash, and MCUs with twice as many sockets per site as its predecessor. The BPM310 offers a capacity of up to 48 sockets, automotive-level quality, and reliability in a small footprint. 10th Gen delivers the fastest UFS programming performance in the industry achieving up to 440MB per second Read and 201MB per second Write. First-part time is accelerated because UFS programming can commence without pausing for data to download.

The BPM310 is positioned to outperform higher-priced systems and includes advanced features such as WhisperTeach, on-the-fly vision alignment, CSP support, serialization, encryption, and JobMaster while providing true universal technology. 10th Gen supports the broadest range of devices including MCUs, eMMC, NAND, Serial Flash, UFS, and others. Highly configurable, the BPM310 provides options for Tape I/O, Tray I/O, Tube I/O, laser marking, and 3D inspection. 

“Our engineering team has done an amazing job creating the most powerful universal programmer in the industry. Unlike competitive products, our system offers true universal support including CSP, Flash, MCUs, eMMC, and UFS with up to 8 sockets per site to deliver unbeatable system value,” says William White, founder and CEO of BPM Microsystems. “The BPM310 is now our flagship product with the greatest capacity, flexibility, features, reliability, and smallest footprint in our product line.”

“We’re excited to showcase the BPM310 at Productronica and anticipate a positive market response,” says Colin Harper, Global Sales Director at BPM. “In the past, we have demonstrated two machines at the trade show. Now we have one system that can do it all. In fact, the BPM310 is able to program as many devices concurrently as our larger system, the 4910, in a footprint about half its size while offering the same I/O flexibility and improved reliability.”

The BPM310 leverages much of the socket adapter and algorithm development currently available on its 9th Generation systems. And like all 9th Gen automated programmers, the BPM310 continues to offer ease of operation and fast setup with award-winning BPWin process control software and patented WhisperTeach. WhisperTeach automatically teaches the critical Z-height of each pick/place location with 15-micron accuracy. Accurate automated teaching is vital for small packages due to fundamental human limitations. Plus WhisperTeachTM saves an average of 83% of the time required for the job setup compared to traditional methods while increasing quality and yield.

BPM310 Automated Programmer BrandingBPM manufactures its 10th Generation systems in their ISO 9001:2015 certified plant located in Houston, Texas, and their products carry the CE Mark. BPM continues to offer 9th Generation programmers for manual and automated programming. If you are at Productronica 2021, visit Hall A1-353 from November 16 through 19, 2021 to see a live BPM310 demo. For more information on the BPM310, go to www.bpmmicro.com/BPM310.

End of Life for 6th, 7th, 8th Gen CyberOptics Alignment Sensor

End of Life for 6th, 7th, 8th Gen CyberOptics Alignment Sensor

Obsolescence of CyberOptics Alignment Sensor used on legacy BPM Automated Programming Systems

CyberOptics ceased manufacturing the alignment sensor used on the BPM Microsystems’ 6th through 8th Generation automated programming systems in 2014. Prior to that date, BPM Microsystems invested significantly in a “last time buy” opportunity. During the almost 8 years since the last purchase, all of BPM’s inventory is depleted.

As of March 14, 2022, BPM can no longer repair damaged legacy CyberOptics cameras.

Modern 9th and 10th Generation CyberOptics cameras are available for purchase and repair.

BPM understands the critical nature of this alignment sensor. Today, BPM provides opportunities for the purchase of refurbished replacement sensors through a non-warranty core exchange process. This process requires that “broken” sensors (the core) be sent to BPM for repair. However, not all sensors can be repaired. Therefore even this inventory is almost exhausted.

We highly recommend that all 8th Gen Automated Programmer users consider a strategy to systematically trade-in these legacy systems for modern, more productive BPM APS models. As a start BPM will provide a proposal for the trade-in of your legacy BPM APS and will be providing further recommendations for your other machines.


APS 6th Generation APS 7th Generation APS 8th Generation APS
3000 Series 3600, 3610 3700MK2, 3710MK2 3000FS, 3800
4000 Series 4600, 4610 4700, 4710 4800

 

BPM Support for eMMC Devices in HS400 Mode

BPM Support for eMMC Devices in HS400 Mode

HS400 mode significantly increases programming speeds on eMMC devices, especially compared to other programming modes. HS400 programming mode enables programming eMMC devices at greater speeds (up to 400MB/Second) with improved throughput.

Manufacturer/Device Package 9th Gen Socket Purchase Online
Hynix Semiconductor H26M41208HPR (HS400) BGA(153) Yes FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ Yes
Hynix Semiconductor H26M41204HPR (HS400) BGA(153) Yes FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ Yes
Kingston EMMC04G-W627-X03U (HS400) BGA(153) Yes FVE4ASML153BGL*, FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ Yes
Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT (HS400) BGA(153) Yes FVE4ASML153BGL*, FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ Yes
SanDisk SDINBDG4-16G (HS400) BGA(153) Yes FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ Yes
Samsung KLMAG1JETD-B041 (HS400) BGA(153) Yes FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ Yes
Samsung KLM4G1FETE-B041 (HS400) BGA(153) Yes FVE4ASMC153BGR Yes
SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C0000 (HS400) BGA(153) Yes FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ Yes

*HIC Socket (high capacity)


New eMMC Support for HS400 Mode

Hynix Semiconductor H26M41208HPR (8/3/2021)

Device Parameters

  • 8-bit Bytes: 8814329856
  • Memory Regions: 0h-1 F02F FFFFh; 1 F030 0000h-2 0D5F FFFFh
  • Vcc(program): 3.3
  • Electrical Erase: Yes
  • Set programming: Yes
  • Packages: BGA(153)
  • Device Type: eMMC
  • Device Size: 8 GByte
  • Algorithm Programming Mode: HS400
  • Sockets: FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ

Hynix Semiconductor H26M41204HPR (8/3/2021)

Device Parameters

  • 8-bit Bytes: 8804892672
  • Memory Regions: 0h-1 EFA7 FFFFh; 1 EFA8 0000h-2 0CCF FFFFh
  • Vcc(program): 3.3
  • Electrical Erase: Yes
  • Set programming: Yes
  • Packages: BGA(153)
  • Device Type: eMMC
  • Device Size: 8 GByte
  • Algorithm Programming Mode: HS400
  • Sockets: FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ

Kingston EMMC04G-W627-X03U (8/3/2021)

Device Parameters

  • 8-bit Bytes: 4270325760
  • Memory Regions: 0h-F063 FFFFh; F064 0000h-FE87 FFFFh
  • Vcc(program): 3.3
  • Electrical Erase: Yes
  • Set programming: Yes
  • Packages: BGA(153)
  • Device Type: eMMC
  • Device Size: 4 GByte
  • Algorithm Programming Mode: HS400
  • Sockets: FVE4ASML153BGL (HIC Socket), FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ

Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT (8/3/2021)

Device Parameters

  • 8-bit Bytes: 4402446336
  • Memory Regions: 0h-F7D3 FFFFh; F7D4 0000h-1 0667 FFFFh
  • Vcc(program): 3.3
  • Electrical Erase: Yes
  • Set programming: Yes
  • Packages: BGA(153)
  • Device Type: eMMC
  • Device Size: 4 GByte
  • Algorithm Programming Mode: HS400
  • Sockets: FVE4ASML153BGL (HIC Socket), FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ

SanDisk SDINBDG4-16G (8/3/2021)

Device Parameters

  • 8-bit Bytes: 17737187328
  • Memory Regions: 0h-3 E67B FFFFh; 3 E67C 0000h-4 2137 FFFFh
  • Vcc(program): 3.3
  • Electrical Erase: Yes
  • Set programming: Yes
  • Packages: BGA(153)
  • Device Type: eMMC
  • Device Size: 16 GByte
  • Algorithm Programming Mode: HS400
  • Sockets: FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ

Samsung KLMAG1JETD-B041 (8/3/2021)

Device Parameters

  • 8-bit Bytes: 17597988864
  • Memory Regions: 0h-3 DEA5 FFFFh; 3 DEA6 0000h-4 18EB FFFFh
  • Vcc(program): 3.3
  • Electrical Erase: Yes
  • Set programming: Yes
  • Packages: BGA(153)
  • Device Type: eMMC
  • Device Size: 16 GByte
  • Algorithm Programming Mode: HS400
  • Sockets: FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ

Samsung KLM4G1FETE-B041 (8/3/2021)

Device Parameters

  • 8-bit Bytes: 4407164928
  • Memory Regions: 0h-F817 FFFFh; F818 0000h-1 06AF FFFFh
  • Vcc(program): 3.3
  • Electrical Erase: Yes
  • Set programming: Yes
  • Packages: BGA(153)
  • Device Type: eMMC
  • Device Size: 4 GByte
  • Algorithm Programming Mode: HS400
  • Socket: FVE4ASMC153BGR

SkyHigh Memory S40FC004C1B1C0000 (8/3/2021)

Device Parameters

  • 8-bit Bytes: 4407164928
  • Memory Regions: 0h-F817 FFFFh; F818 0000h-1 06AF FFFFh
  • Vcc(program): 3.3
  • Electrical Erase: Yes
  • Set programming: Yes
  • Packages: BGA(153)
  • Device Type: eMMC
  • Device Size: 4 GByte
  • Algorithm Programming Mode: HS400
  • Sockets: FVE4ASMC153BGJ, FVE4ASMC153BGZ