Flasher Hub
This article refers to the current generation of Flasher Hub. For information regarding legacy models, see Legacy.
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Introduction
SEGGER's Flasher Hub is a control module for parallel programming.
The Flasher Hub is able to control up to 24 Flasher Compact modules serving as individual channels for parallel, high-speed gang-programming. If required, each channel can be configured to program a different device with a different firmware image.
The Flasher Compact modules connected to the Flasher Hub are set up just once per channel configuration using SEGGER's Flasher software package. The software to be used depends on the type of flash chip being programmed. The Flasher Hub can receive commands and send results via the ASCII terminal interface "stand-alone", without the need of a desktop PC. The combination of a single Flasher Hub-12 and multiple Flasher Compact modules is the perfect solution for high-volume mass production.
The Flasher Hub supports all flash devices and programming interfaces supported by the Flasher Compact. By using Flasher Compacts as the programming modules, the Flasher Hub takes advantage of the extensive list of supported devices and target interfaces, plus the ultra-fast programming speed and reliability of these 'Almost-Anything'-Programmers.
Models
Current generation
There are two different models of Flasher Hub available, Flasher Hub-12 and Flasher Hub-4.
Both models can be used in the exact same way and the following documentation applies to both models.
The hardware differences are explained below.
Flasher Hub-12
The Flasher Hub-12 features 12 USB-C connectors located at its front panel as well as a chassis surrounding the Flasher Hub-12 board.
As such, the power supply connector of Flasher Hub-12 features an additional pin for chassis ground.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 8-30VDC, reverse polarity protected, max. 60W[1] |
| Power consumption | Max. 15W |
| USB Flasher interface | USB-C 2.0 |
| Host interfaces | USB Type-B (Upstream), USB Type-A (Downstream), Ethernet, RS232 9-pin |
| Operating Temperature | +5°C ... +60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ... +65°C |
| Relative Humidity (non-condensing) | < 90% rH |
| Size (without cables) | 170mm x 172mm x 35mm |
| Weight (without cables) | 660g |
- ↑ Depends on current consumption of connected downstream devices. For maximum load the input supply must provide 12 VDC or more.
Flasher Hub-4
The Flasher Hub-4 features 4 USB-C connectors located at its front panel. Instead of a full chassis, it comes with a ground plate and a plexiglass cover.
Legacy
The legacy model of Flasher Hub is no longer sold and it is not covered by support anymore.
It is recommended to use a model of the current generation of Flasher Hub, instead.
A legacy Flasher Hub unit can be traded in for a current generation Flasher Hub.
User manual: Flasher Hub (Legacy) .
Features of the Flasher Hub
- Stand-alone In-System Programming (ISP) hub
- Scalable solution with up to 24 supported individual parallel programming channels, each with their own programming circuit memory
- Built-in web & FTP servers for easy setup
Supported CPU cores
The Flasher Hub itself is CPU-core agnostic. The supported CPU cores are determined by the connected Flasher Compacts. Please see the Flasher Compact User Guide for details.
Supported Target interfaces
The Flasher Hub itself is target-interface agnostic. The supported target interfaces are determined by the connected Flasher Compacts. Please see the Flasher Compact User Guide for details.
Working environment
The Flasher Hub has been designed to be used in conjunction with automated test equipment (ATE). It is modular and scalable from 1 to 24 individual programming modules, represented by SEGGER Flasher Compacts. The Flasher Compacts are connected directly to and powered via the Flasher Hub.
For more information on the working environment of Flasher Hub, see: Flasher Hub - Working environment.
