BPM News and Updates
BPM Microsystems to demonstrate breakthrough programming solutions during the IPC APEX Expo
BPM Microsystems to demonstrate breakthrough programming solutions during the IPC APEX Expo HOUSTON — Jan. 17, 2013 — BPM Microsystems will demonstrate its breakthrough programming solutions in booth #108 at the upcoming IPC APEX Expo, scheduled to take place February...
Discontinuation of Repair and Calibration for x600 and x700 Programming Site Technology
Summary Notice of Discontinuation of Repair and Calibration for x600 and x700 Programming Site Technology Details Effective February 14, 2012, BPM Microsystems will no longer repair or calibrate the following programmer models due to the obsolescence of essential...
Growing Demand for Flash Memory at ProEx
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...
End of Support for Windows 2000
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...
BPM Microsystems Turns 25
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...
US Patent: Electronic apparatus and bit error rate tolerance method for programming non-volatile memory devices
US20090287969A1: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for using a bit error rate tolerance (BERT) technique for high-speed programming of non-volatile electronic memory devices.
End of Life for Legacy Programmer Models
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...
End of Life for 1400 and 2200 Model Programmers
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...
Understanding NAND Flash Factory Programming
During the manufacturing of electronic systems, blank non-volatile devices must often be programmed with initial data content. This allows the target system to get up and running, and is referred to as “factory programming,” “factory pre-programming,” or “bulk programming.” Generally, this is a very straightforward process that has been in place in the industry for many years. However, with NAND flash the process is more difficult.
BP Microsystems Changes Its Name to BPM Microsystems
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.
End of Support for Windows 98, 98SE and Windows Me
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...
US Patent: In-line program system for assembly printed circuit board
An in-line programming (ILP) system and method for programming and testing programmable integrated circuit devices (PICs) and performing the assembly of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Printed circuit boards enter and leave the ILP system on a conveyor system.
BPM Microsystems Celebrates 20 Years In Device Programming
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 the employees have grown it– William White, Founder, and CEO of BPM Microsystems
End of Life Plans for BPDOS Software and Legacy Programmers
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...
US Patent: Method of programming a programmable electronic device by an in-line programming system
An in-line programming (ILP) system and method for programming and testing programmable integrated circuit devices (PICs) and performing the assembly of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Printed circuit boards enter and leave the ILP system on a conveyor system. PICs are loaded into the ILP system, and the ILP system automatically programs and tests the PICs and places them onto the PCBs as the PCBs arrive on the conveyor.
US Patent: Pick and place teaching method and apparatus for implementing the same
Systems and methods for teaching a location in a device programming apparatus. The X, Y, Z and angle coordinates of a pick and place nozzle are initialized, and the nozzle is moved in the X and Y coordinates to a position above the device in the location to be taught. The new X and Y coordinates of the nozzle are stored to a memory along with the initial angle coordinate.
US Patent: In-line programming system and method
Patent No: 6,230,067 (B1) Download PDF | Find Prior Art | Similar Inventor: William H. White Abstract An in-line programming (ILP) system and method for programming and testing programmable integrated circuit devices (PICs) and performing the assembly of printed...
US Patent: Concurrent programming apparatus and method for electronic devices
U.S. patent number 5,996,004 [Application Number 08/581,767] was granted by the patent office on November 30, 1999, for concurrent programming apparatus and method for electronic devices. This patent grant is currently assigned to BPM Microsystems, Inc. The invention is credited to William H. White.
The Final Chapter: BPM’s 7th Generation Programmers
Since their launch in the mid-2000s, BPM Microsystems' 7th Generation programmers have been an instrumental part of the company’s award-winning lineup. With a legacy spanning close to two decades, these programmers have fulfilled a variety of roles in industries...
32 Years of Service: Trung Dao, Sr. Device Support Engineer with BPM
As the technological landscape continues to evolve at an accelerated pace, the longevity of an employee within a single organization becomes increasingly remarkable. Trung Dao, who this month celebrates his 32nd anniversary as a Device Support Engineer at BPM...
SMTA Chihuahua Expo Highlights BPM Microsystems’ Unique Position in the Market
Chihuahua, Mexico – The SMTA Chihuahua Expo on September 7th at the Sheraton Chihuahua Soberano provided a valuable platform for industry professionals to discuss various aspects of electronics technology. BPM Microsystems, with a 35+ year focus on device programming...
About BPM Microsystems
BPM Microsystems is a global provider of device programming systems, test and measurement systems, factory integration software and solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries. Founded in 1985, BPM Microsystems serves more than 2,000 programming centers, original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and semiconductor manufacturers in over 49 countries.