USB ISP Programmer for 51 Single Chip Microcomputer and AVR Chips, USBASP Download Cable with IDC10 Interface and 500mA Fused Power Output for Laptops without Parallel Ports
USB ISP Programmer for 51 Single Chip Microcomputer and AVR Chips, USBASP Download Cable with IDC10 Interface and 500mA Fused Power Output for Laptops without Parallel Ports
USB ISP Programmer for 51 Single Chip Microcomputer and AVR Chips
This USB ISP programmer is a download cable for burning S51 and AVR chips from a computer that has a USB port. It is aimed at users who need a practical programming tool but do not have a parallel port available, such as laptop owners or anyone working with a desktop that lacks one. The downloader uses a standard IDC10 interface, draws power from the USB connection, and includes a 500mA fused output. Automatic driver installation keeps the setup process straightforward, and the download does not interrupt the operation of the target board. The source information states that it is twice as fast as a regular download cable and uses a new version of ultra-stable firmware.
Features and Construction
The downloader is supplied with a shell and uses a standard IDC10 interface for connecting to the target board. Power comes from the USB port, and the 500mA fused output is intended to reduce the risk of an external short circuit affecting the motherboard.
USB ISP Programming
The main function is USB ISP programming for S51 and AVR chips. The source information states that burning speed is faster and more stable than a parallel port ISP. This makes the downloader a practical choice for laptops and computers without parallel ports. It is a download cable rather than a standalone programmer, so a host computer with a USB port is required.
Interface and Firmware
The downloader uses a standard IDC10 interface. It runs a new version of ultra-stable firmware, which the source states removes the need for jumper selection during low-speed downloads. That change is intended to make the download process faster and more stable. The firmware is already described as ultra stable in the source, so no further performance details are added here.
Uses and Placement
This tool is used when firmware needs to be transferred to S51 or AVR chips. It is intended for bench work or general programming tasks where a USB connection is available and a parallel port is not.
Laptop and Desktop Use
The source specifically notes that the downloader is a good choice for laptops and computers without parallel ports. It can be used with a desktop PC as well, provided the operating system is supported. The USB connection supplies power to the downloader and can also power the target board together with the USB supply, within the stated 500mA fused output. No specific host software or IDE is named in the source information.
Compatible Systems
The downloader supports WIN98, WINME, WIN2K, WINXP and VISTA. Drivers install automatically, which reduces the setup steps compared with tools that require manual driver installation. The source information does not list later operating systems or provide a full chip compatibility list beyond S51 and AVR. Buyers should check their own setup against the stated support before purchase.
Benefits and Buying Value
The practical value of this downloader comes from its USB power, fused output, automatic driver installation and support for S51 and AVR chips. It is designed to reduce the need for a parallel port and to simplify low-speed download configuration.
Reuse and Low Maintenance
The downloader is a reusable tool rather than a one-time item. Because it draws power from the USB port and uses automatic driver installation, there is no separate power supply to manage. The 500mA fused output is a protective feature that can help limit the effect of an external short circuit. The source does not state a lifespan or maintenance schedule, so no such claims are made here.
Why Choose This Product
Choose this USB ISP programmer if you need to burn S51 or AVR chips and your computer lacks a parallel port. It offers automatic driver installation, a standard IDC10 interface, a 500mA fused output and ultra-stable firmware without jumper selection for low-speed downloads. The source states that download completion does not affect the target board's operation and that speed is twice that of a regular download cable. Colour is supplied at random and the pack contains one downloader.
