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 | Sep 9, 2010 | News
William White, BPM Microsystem’s president and CEO.
HOUSTON – BPM Microsystems, a leading provider of device programming solutions to the electronics industry, is proud to announce that it has reached the 25-year mark in the device programming business. Since 1985, BPM Microsystems leads the industry with innovative products and award-winning customer service.
“Device programming is important and deserves to be done right because billions of end-users count on the results every day,” said William White, president, and CEO. “The need to challenge the status quo and innovate every day remains as important today as it was in 1985 when I started the company. We have had the pleasure of leading change in the industry by introducing revolutionary technologies that changed the landscape of the industry seven times. Each of these revolutions came about by focusing on solving our customers’ most difficult problems whether their pain point was device support, yield, quality, usability, throughput, or cost per device.
Looking forward, I am very excited, not only about our current lineup of products but also about the products we have under development and the effects these will have on the industry,” continued White.
BPM Microsystems made its debut in 1985 with the EP-1, a powerful standalone unit containing its own microcomputer and unique software that allowed customers to select specific manufacturer device part numbers, which greatly simplified device programming. The EP-1 proved to be a tremendous success and paved the way for the company’s later industry-changing programming solutions.
In 1992, the company introduced the first true universal engineering programmer. The BP1200 offered broad support for thousands of devices and a variety of device technologies by combining a versatile programming site with dedicated socket modules for specific device types and packages.
BPM Microsystems next released the first Concurrent Programming System®, which uses fault-tolerant architecture, allowing multiple programming sites to operate independently within a single job session. As a result, throughput, yield, and uptime are optimized to allow a single operator to produce higher volumes of programmed devices. This was an improvement to traditional “gang” solutions where operator and equipment idle time can be significant.
Integrating concurrent programming technology into a fine-pitch pick-and-place platform was another key milestone and industry first for BPM Microsystems. The BP4100 was the world’s first fully automated universal programming system with the flexibility to support tape, tray, and tube media. This fine-pitch placement machine was well-suited to process modern SMD packages without compromising pin quality. The pick head-mounted vision-centering system automatically aligns devices “on-the-fly,” resulting in unsurpassed placement accuracy and high first-pass yields at full mechanical throughput.
Next came the complimentary 3000 series automated platform with a smaller footprint and lower cost of ownership. Designed for quick setup and changeover, the 3000 series machine offered vision alignment and nonstop operation at a price point justifiable for medium-volume applications.
In 2007, the company released the Flashstream®, the fastest flash memory device programmer with proven speeds as much as 12X faster than previous flash memory programming technology. The Flashstream solution includes flexible NAND bad block management options and utilizes BERT (Bit Error Rate Tolerance), a process that solves the problems associated with the excessive number of “bit flips” common with high-density NAND flash.
BPM Microsystems further raised the bar this month with the release of its 8th Generation universal device programmer. This new addition to BPM Microsystems’ device programmer family combines the unrivaled speed of Vector Engine Co-Processor® technology plus true universal device support as the fastest universal programmer in the industry. 8th Generation technology offers the speed and versatility needed to support the latest programmable devices and is unbeatable in performance and value.
Looking forward, BPM Microsystems is committed to enabling its customers to program devices in the most efficient ways possible. To achieve this goal, BPM Microsystems 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.
Established in 1985, BPM Microsystems is a global supplier of electronic device programmers for all applications. The company is the leading supplier of vision-based automated programming systems and sets the standard in device support, performance, ease of use, and cost of ownership. The company offers a wide variety of device programmers including Universal Programmers, Concurrent Programming Systems®, and Fine-Pitch Automated Programming Systems.
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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 | 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 | 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.”
