Before we examine the pinout, let's establish context. The keyword here is portable . Unlike bench-top programmers (like the Xgecu TL866 or Wellon VP-598) that require a USB connection to a heavy laptop, the iPROG was designed for mobility.
Protocol: Microwire (3-wire hybrid)
| iPROG pin | SOIC8 chip pin | SPI function | I²C function | |-----------|----------------|--------------|----------------| | 1 (VCC) | 8 | VCC | VCC | | 3 (SCL/CLK) | 6 (SCLK) | CLK | (unused) | | 4 (SDA) | 5 (MOSI) | MOSI | (unused) | | 5 (CS) | 1 (CS) | CS | (unused) | | 6 (MISO) | 2 (MISO) | MISO | (unused) | | 8 (GND) | 4 (GND) | GND | GND | iprog eeprom adapter pinout portable