Program embedded systems
Reliable in-system programming solutions for efficient embedded production.
- Professional programming solutions for embedded systems
- Support for over 27,000 devices
- Reliable performance from prototype to production
Why reliable in-system programming matters
Reliable programming is the foundation of every successful electronics product. Transferring firmware to a microcontroller’s flash memory is a crucial step that must be fast, efficient, and dependable every time.
SEGGER’s Flashers deliver exactly that. Designed for professional use, they provide robust, secure, and scalable in-system programming (ISP) solutions for a wide range of applications, from development and testing to large-scale production.
Universal support for any architecture
With support for microcontrollers, application processors, SoCs, FPGAs and external SPI flash devices, SEGGER Flashers act as universal programmers. They combine flexibility and performance to meet the needs of modern manufacturing environments. Depending on production volume and workflow, users can choose between single-unit and gang programming solutions optimized for their specific setup.
Single-unit programming solutions
Single-unit in-system programming devices are designed to program embedded systems, including individual microcontrollers, SoC, or memory components, making them ideal for production environments or in-field updates. SEGGER’s Flasher series provides reliable, high-quality in-system programming solutions tailored to various needs. Each device offers unique features to support efficient, precise programming in diverse applications.
Gang programming solutions
In electronics and manufacturing, gang programming is a highly efficient method for programming multiple devices simultaneously. This approach is particularly beneficial in scenarios where large numbers of microcontrollers or other programmable devices need to be programmed quickly and accurately.
SEGGER offers several cost-effective gang programming solutions for high-volume in-system programming.
Supported devices
SEGGER Flashers are designed as universal programmers, supporting a vast array of devices from all major silicon vendors. Whether you are using Arm Cortex, RISC-V, Renesas RX/RL78, or PowerPC, our tools ensure you can program embedded systems across your entire product line with a single hardware interface.
Our list of supported manufacturers, families and devices and SoCs includes tens of thousands of devices in hundreds of device families. Furthermore, FPGAs and SPI flash memories can be programmed directly.
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Comparison
| Supported targets | Remote control connector | Ethernet | Memory | Gang programming | Display | Battery-powered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flasher Pro XL | 2 GB | ||||||
| Flasher Pro | 128 MB | ||||||
| Flasher Compact | Via hub | Via hub | 128 MB | Via hub | |||
| Flasher Portable PLUS | 128 MB | ||||||
| Flasher ATE2 | 8 × 128 MB |
Flasher partners
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FAQ
What is in-system programming (ISP)?
In-system programming (ISP) refers to the technique of programming a flash chip or microcontroller while it is already installed in the complete embedded system (e.g., soldered on the PCB). Unlike traditional socket programming, in-system programming allows manufacturers to program devices at the very end of the production line, ensuring the firmware is always up to date.
How does gang programming differ from standard programming?
Standard programming updates one device at a time. Gang programming utilizes a specialized tool, like the SEGGER Flasher Hub-12, to program embedded systems in parallel—handling up to 12 or more targets simultaneously. This significantly increases throughput in mass production environments without sacrificing speed on individual channels.
Which interface should I use to program embedded systems: JTAG or SWD?
Most modern embedded systems support both. The JTAG interface is a standard 4-pin interface widely used for testing and debugging. SWD (Serial Wire Debug) is a low-pin-count alternative (2 pins) common on Arm processors. SEGGER ISP programmers support both, allowing you to choose the interface that best fits your PCB layout and design constraints.
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