Softlog Systems Introduces High-Level RS-232 Communication for ICP Family Programmers
September 29, 2025 – Softlog Systems, a leading provider of in-circuit flash programming solutions, today announced the launch of High-Level RS-232 Communication, a new capability designed to enhance the flexibility and integration of its ICP Family of programmers.
This enhancement was developed in response to specific customer needs for PC-free operation and tighter integration into automated production environments.
High-Level RS-232 Communication enables users to fully operate ICP programmers through simple RS-232 commands from their own hardware controllers, such as Raspberry Pi or MCU-based systems. Once programming environments are preloaded, all further operations can be executed without the need for a PC.
Key Benefits
- Flexible operations without a PC
- Seamless integration with Raspberry Pi, microcontroller-based systems, or other equipment
- Support for secure and closed production environments
Core Functions
The new high-level commands allow users to:
- Access programmer and environment information
- Switch or refresh programming environments
- Start standalone programming sequences
- Retrieve programming results
In addition, up to 256 bytes of variable data can be dynamically applied to program memory (flash) or data memory (EEPROM) through RAM buffer commands.
“Our customers have asked for more secure, flexible, and PC-independent workflows,” said Ariel Cohen, CEO of Softlog Systems. “With High-Level RS-232 Communication, we are delivering exactly that — giving engineers the ability to integrate programming directly into their own hardware environments with ease and confidence.”
This capability is now available as part of the ICP Family software release (minimum version 16.2.1a, firmware 38.2 or higher).
👉 Try it in your next project and experience how High-Level RS-232 Communication can simplify your workflow.
Since we started, Softlog Systems has been dedicated to developing the world’s best In-Circuit Serial Flash Programmers (single channel and GANG). For over 25 years, we have continued to expand and upgrade our line of products, which are recognized by manufacturers as high-quality, reliable programmers.
For additional details, see High-Level RS-232 Communication.pdf or contact sales@softlog.com
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