Cyclone MultiChannel Programmer Launched!
PEmicro has launched the Cyclone MultiChannel Programmer, a new production programming platform capable of simultaneously programming up to 16 devices in a compact, modular form factor. Designed for manufacturing environments where throughput, reliability, automation, and form factor are critical, the Cyclone MultiChannel combines true independent-channel programming with a single point of control, enabling production teams to manage parallel programming operations without increased complexity. Built on programming technology refined by PEmicro over decades and redesigned for today's automated manufacturing environments, the Cyclone MultiChannel represents a new generation of PEmicro production programming tools. Fixture and benchtop space are at a premium. The Cyclone MultiChannel packs a high channel count into an exceptionally compact footprint, making it ideal for fixture integration, benchtop operation, automated test systems, and scalable manufacturing environments. Its modular architecture is built around quad-channel blocks that can be snapped together, mounted, or DIN-railed to fit the production environment. Standard configurations include 4-, 8-, 12-, and 16-channel systems, with even larger programming installations possible through SDK-based control of multiple units. The result is a programming platform that scales with production requirements while minimizing fixture space and cabling complexity. Built to Meet Production Challenges Some production environments program large volumes of a single product, while others support a continually changing mix of devices each with their own programming requirements. The Cyclone MultiChannel was designed to meet these challenges. The platform supports thousands of ARM and non-ARM devices and a broad range of programming protocols including SWD, JTAG, Secure JTAG, BDM, DAP, Nexus, and more. The Cyclone MultiChannel has a robust and varied set of capabilities including: Whether the requirement is high-throughput programming, serialization, traceability, device testing, automation, or support for multiple device architectures, the Cyclone MultiChannel provides the flexibility needed to support a wide range of programming applications. Designed for Automation Manufacturing often depends on automation, and the Cyclone MultiChannel was built with that reality in mind. Comprehensive SDK and console tools enable seamless integration into custom manufacturing applications, command-line interfaces, fixture controllers, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Automated Test Equipment (ATE). Integration support includes: Whether integrating a single fixture or deploying a fully automated production line, the Cyclone MultiChannel provides the flexibility and control needed to fit into existing manufacturing infrastructure. Available for ordering now, ships June 30th 2026.
Ultra-Compact Design Without Sacrificing Capability
Production programming requirements vary widely.
Learn more about the new Cyclone MultiChannel Programmer and explore available configurations, features, and supported architectures.
Added Support for the Renesas RA4C1 Microcontroller
With the release of Cyclone software v11.66 and PROG v9.91, PEMicro’s development and production tools now support the Renesas RA4C1 MCU device family. The RA4C1 group are low power, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) based on the Arm® Cortex®-M33 (CM33) core with TrustZone®, delivering an ideal balance of low voltage operation, low power consumption and high performance combined with an advanced security engine needed by many security sensitive applications. The RA4C1 offers up to 512 KB of code flash memory, 8 KB of data flash memory and 96 KB of SRAM The algorithms, Renesas_R7FA4C1BB_256KB.arp and Renesas_R7FA4C1BD_512KB.arp, include erase/program/verification support for the 256KB or 512KB code flash region respectively, the OSIS region, and the 8KB data flash region. New device support added for the following part numbers: R7FA4C1BB3CFP, R7FA4C1BB3CFM, R7FA4C1BD3CFP, R7FA4C1BD3CFM
Renesas: Securing Renesas RA/Synergy Devices via ID Code Protection
It is crucial to be able to prevent access by third parties to on-chip flash memory. Renesas RA and Synergy devices offer several means of security, one of which is called ID Code protection. After the MCU starts up in boot mode, ID authentication is performed when a host such as a PC is connected, in order to prevent unauthorized access. PEmicro's tools allow users to take advantage of ID Code protection within the OCD/Serial Programmer ID Setting Register (OSIS) of supported Renesas ARM processors.
Renesas: Debugging with Renesas' e² studio IDE and RDPM
PEmicro's Multilink and Cyclone tools are supported in Renesas' e² studio IDE. e² studio is an Eclipse-based IDE created by Renesas which supports development and debugging of code on Renesas' Synergy and RA devices. This article demonstrates the procedures needed to install and then configure PEMicro Multilink and Cyclone debug support in Renesas e2Studio.
Renesas: RA Family - Device Lifecycle Programming Support
PEmicro's Cyclone FX programmers offer production programming support for the Renesas RA family Device Lifecycle Management (DLM) and TrustZone boundary settings. Device Lifecycle Management and TrustZone boundary settings are used to secure access to the on-chip Flash and RAM from external debug/bootloader access and from untrusted code running internal to the device on devices with DLM Technology and TrustZone support (such as Cortex-M33 devices). Configuration and programming of these settings are made simple with PEmicro's stand-alone programmers.
An Overview of PEcloud
PEmicro has launched PEcloud, a cloud-based production programming Platform for the management of remote production. Along with PEcloud, an updated version of the Image Creation utility has been released that now has the ability to generate PEcloud connected programming images (Jobs). PEcloud gives the user a secure delivery method to send programming images to remote Cyclones, enhanced control over their IP being programmed, as well as insight into the production programming process. It is designed with security in mind, so no matter where in the world the production programming is done, from generation of the programming image on the PC to deployment to PEcloud to downloading onto the Cyclone Production Programmer, customer Firmware IP remains safe.
Cyclone Control SDK: Automated Flash Programming with Visual Basic .NET
PEmicro has released a Visual Basic .NET 2019 example utilizing the Cyclone Control SDK API. The Cyclone Control SDK API allows developers to integrate the Cyclone LC and Cyclone FX programmers into their applications. Using the API calls, you can control multiple Cyclones and to read/update Cyclone settings. The example project can be downloaded from our Github repository Cyclone Control SDK also includes example applications for GCC, Microsoft Visual C, Microsoft Visual C#, Delphi/FPC, Labview, Rust, and Python. Learn more about how you can use the Cyclone Control Suite to automate your production.
Cyclone FX Universal Now Supports Renesas Devices via Adapter
A Renesas adapter is now available that allows the Cyclone FX Universal production programmer to program all Renesas devices supported by PEmicro. Cyclone for Renesas users who wish to upgrade to the Cyclone FX Universal programmer may receive a discount by taking advantage of PEmicro's Cyclone trade-in program.
How to use PEMicro's Multilink and Cyclone Interfaces with Keil's MDK-ARM IDE
Download the Installer for PEmicro support under Keil uVision IDE PEmicro's run control and FLASH programming support is fully integrated into ARM's MDK-ARM Keil uVision Integrated Development Environment v5.25 for ARM microcontrollers. This provides debug capabilities via PEmicro's Multilink, Cyclone and embedded OpenSDA debug interfaces for a broad range of ARM devices from NXP, STMicroelectronics, Atmel, Cypress, Infineon, Silicon Labs and many others. For complete list of ARM devices that PEMicro supports, please visit the following page: http://www.pemicro.com/arm/.