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White rectangular universal programmer with 40-pin ZIF socket

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GQ GQ-4X V4 (GQ-4X4) W25Q256 Universal Programmer White

SKU CH-TJYP-JNRVZ

Universal chip programmer with 40-pin ZIF socket, automatic setup, fast SPI and JTAG support, and true USB interface for portable use

  • ColorWhite
  • Complete new professional design with robust enclosure and 40pin ZIF socket
  • Fully automatic operation eliminates all jumpers and DIP-switches for simpler setup
  • Fast mode SPI programming and JTAG support expands application range
  • True USB interface provides data transfer and power for portable use
  • Working with adapters further expands the supported devices list

Universal Programmer for Chips

The GQ-4X V4 is a universal device programmer built around a 40pin ZIF socket. It targets engineers and hobbyists who need to read or write EPROM, Flash, PIC, BIOS and AVR chips. The white enclosure houses a True USB interface that handles both data and power, so no external supply is required for normal use. It runs on Windows from XP through 11 on 32-bit and 64-bit systems.

Thermals Noise and Power

The unit draws power directly from the USB port and includes automatic voltage control for the target chip. Because it has no fan or moving parts, operation is silent and heat output is negligible during typical programming sessions. A secondary AC/DC input is available for chips that demand more current than the USB bus can provide, but the hardware manages the switch without user intervention.

Accessories and Software Impact

The package ships with the GQ-USB software, which receives free lifetime updates and supports English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech and Chinese. Optional adapters plug into the 40pin socket to extend the supported device list well beyond the native EPROM, Flash, PIC, BIOS and AVR families. Fast mode SPI and JTAG support are enabled in software, cutting programming time by up to 20 times compared with standard modes.

Highlights

  • Complete new professional design with robust enclosure and 40pin ZIF socket
  • Fully automatic operation eliminates all jumpers and DIP-switches for simpler setup
  • Fast mode SPI programming and JTAG support expands application range
  • True USB interface provides data transfer and power for portable use
  • Working with adapters further expands the supported devices list

Specifications

ColorWhite

Questions about this item

How do I install the GQ-4X V4 and what step do people miss?

Connect the True USB cable to the PC; the 40pin ZIF socket requires no jumpers or DIP-switches, but users often forget to select the correct chip in the GQ-USB software before programming.

What maintenance or replacement will the GQ-4X V4 need later?

The 40pin ZIF socket contacts can wear after many insertions; keep the socket clean and replace it if pin tension drops, and install the free lifetime software upgrades when released.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the GQ-4X V4?

The USB port supplies both data and power, so extended high-current programming sessions may hit the port's current limit before the dual supply's automatic voltage control engages the AC/DC adapter.

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