This page is dedicated to Data I/O 3900 series programmers
There are 3 basic versions the 3900,
3980 and the 3980xpi. All 3 versions are the same except for the MSM module. The
Mass Storage Module adds large internal disk drive storage
usually 80 megs from the factory. The MSM board is added to the 3900 to make it
a 3980, you also get a black case. The parallel port is added to the 3980 to
make it the 3980xpi, along with the black case you get the xpi logo on it and
the parallel connector on the back. The MSM board has the parallel port on it
and all they do is add a ribbon cable and a parallel connector to the back of the
unit, call it the xpi and raise the price a bunch. There is also a 2900 with
half the pins programming capability.
The following is from the 3980xpi user manual.
3980xpi Programming System
The 3980xpi features all the benefits of the 3980 series universal device
programmer with the additional ability to quickly and easily handle devices that
require large data files, as well as other enhancements that make the programmer
easier to use in production or engineering environments. Other than the
parallel port I'm not sure what the other enhancements are.
3980 Programming System
In addition to the features of the 3900, the 3980 has an internal hard disk
drive, the Mass Storage Module, that provides 80 MB of storage space for system
software and device programming algorithms so you do not have to insert a Boot
disk when you power up or switch disks during operation.
3900 Programming System
The 3900 has 88 universal pin drivers capable of supporting devices of all pin
sizes. The optional PLCC base and MatchBooks provide support for over 3000
devices in PLCC packages. The optional PPI Base and adapters support a wide
variety of packages, including SOIC, TSOP, QFP, and µBGA.
2900 Programming System
The 2900 has 44 universal (analog and digital) pin drivers. The standard DIP
base supports DIP packages to 48 pins. The optional PPI Base and adapters extend
support to devices in other package styles.
3980xpi and internal boards, I sold the unit
after it failed and reverted back to a UniSite. I sold or swapped the bases for
UniSite bases and kept all the matchbooks and PPI adapters.
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Parallel and serial cable conneted
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Terminal mode from Task Link, must have serial cable.
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I use a USB 3 wire serial cable, works great.
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Clear view of the back of my unit.
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Here is the wy the parallel cable is connected.
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3900-2900 waveform controller board. Same board for 2900 and 3900, top view
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3900-2900 waveform controller board. Same board for 2900 and 3900, bottom view
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3900-2900 pin driver board-top, same board for 2900 and 3900.
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3900-2900 pin driver board-bottom
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3900-2900 power supply
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Base-relay interface top
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Base-relay interface bottom
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SOIC with extra gold pad.
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PLCC with extra gold pad, unit is brand new.
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LCC with extra gold pad, unit is brand new.
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PPI adapter with the 5 different modules.
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I'm not sure about this unit, it came with some of my other 3980 modules.
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The 2900 and 3900 series are identical except
the 3900 has two pin driver boards and a different base relay board, everything
else is the same.
3900 and 3980 differences
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The 3900 and 3980 side by side
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The top is the 3900, the bottom is the 3980 with the MSM
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the 3900
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the 3980
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The 3900
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The 3980
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Pencil points to the parallel connector.
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Closer view of the connector
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I believe the PLCC matchbooks are compatible with the UniSite & 2900 PLCC
adapters and might be with the 2700.
If you have any technical info concerning these programmers i.e. schematics,
PAL or EPROM data please sent it to me
rpestinger at gmail dot com sorry for the email spelling, keeps bots from
picking up my email.
3980,3900, 2900 Users manual 2.79 megs
(March 1998, 981-0414-001)
3980xpi user manual 2.69 megs
(2001, 981-0414-002D)
3980xpi product brochure 250 KB
3980xpi upgrade brochure 260 KB
SOIC Base users
manual 507 KB (part number
096-0121-003)
PPI Base users manual 981 KB
(part number 096-0127-002)
PPI Base customer service letter 116 KB
(part number 983-0601-001)
39xx v8.6 user notes 150 KB
(part number 984-1013-054)
39xx v9.4 device
list 2.5 meg This is most
likely the latest release of the 39xx series, use this list at your own
risk.
Footnotes v8.3 software
360 KB This seems to be the same set of notes used throughout the 39xx/Unisite
software. Use at your own risk.
