This adapter converts the pin-outs of the parts listed below (which is similar to contemporary DIP-packaged mask ROMs) to 27C4096 pin-out as supported by the readily-available and cheap TL866 series of USB programmers.
The supported EPROMs parts are:
- 27C400: 40-pin, 4Mbit (256k x 16-bit, 512k x 8-bit)
- 27C800: 42-pin, 8Mbit (512k x 16-bit, 1M x 8-bit)
- 27C160: 42-pin, 16Mbit (1M x 16-bit, 2M x 8-bit)
- 27C322: 42-pin, 32Mbit (2M x 16-bit, no 8-bit access mode)
This adapter was designed using KiCad 5.0, you can find the project files on the folder called kicad-project.
Top Side:
Bottom Side:
Insert the programming adapter into the TL866 with the socket handles adjacent to each other. Insert the EPROM into the lowest-possible position in the adapter and with pin 1 nearest the handle.
If your are programming a 27C322 EPROMs, move the switch to the Position 27c322, for 27C160 , 27C400 and 27C800 EPROMs, switch must be in the Position other.
Launch the MiniPro software, select AMD 27C4096 DIP40
device, deselect Check ID
and set Pulse Delay
to 50us
. You may also optionally reduce VPP Voltage
to 12.50V
, depending on your EPROM's datasheet and programming success.
The EPROM can now be accessed as if it were a 27C4096 device, 512kB at a time, as configured by the DIP Switch:
- 27C400: program all 512kB in one pass.
- 27C800: program in 2 (two) 512kB passes.
- 27C160: program in 4 (four) 512kB passes.
- 27C322: program in 8 (eight) 512kB passes.
Refere to the following table for DIP Switch configuration:
If you suffer write or verify errors when programming, try these steps:
-
Make sure the EPROM is fully blank before programming it (
Device -> Blank Check
). All EPROMs available today are second-hand 'pulls' and sellers aren't always careful when erasing before resale. -
Open and close the adapter's ZIF lever a few times, and reposition the EPROM squarely in the socket.
-
Try adjusting
VPP Voltage
between12.50V
and13.50V
. Subjectively I have had greater success at the higher voltage and it gives headroom for voltage losses in transferring VPP through the adapter's logic. -
Programming errors will occur from time to time, and of course the chances increase the larger the device. It makes sense to invest in a UV eraser. These are available at low cost on Ebay for around $15-20. Most devices will be erased after 10 to 20 minutes under UV light.