We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
White rectangular programmer unit with 40-pin ZIF socket

GQ

GQ PRG-055 True USB GQ-4X V4 Chip-W25Q256 Universal Programmer Light Pack

SKU CH-FKVY-ERCHH

Universal chip programmer with 40-pin ZIF socket, True USB power and data, JTAG and fast SPI support, covering EPROM, Flash, PIC, BIOS and AVR devices

  • ColorWhite
  • True USB interface powers the programmer from the laptop port
  • 40-pin ZIF socket accepts chips without manual jumper setup
  • JTAG and fast SPI modes widen the range of supported devices
  • Free lifetime software updates keep compatibility current
  • Multi-language interface covers English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech and Chinese

Universal 40-pin ZIF Programmer

The GQ PRG-055 is a new True-USB universal chip programmer built around a 40-pin ZIF socket. It targets engineers, hobbyists and repair technicians who need to read, write or verify EPROM, Flash, PIC, AVR and BIOS devices without manual jumper configuration.

Windows PC with USB port required

Before ordering, confirm the host computer runs Windows XP through 11 in either 32-bit or 64-bit edition and provides a free USB port for both data and power. The device draws operating power from the USB connection, so a powered hub may be needed on low-current laptop ports.

Lifetime software updates included

The bundled GQ-USB software supports English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech and Chinese interfaces and receives free lifetime upgrades. Multi-language support and automatic voltage control simplify cross-platform workflows, while JTAG and fast SPI modes extend the range of supported chip families.

Highlights

  • True USB interface powers the programmer from the laptop port
  • 40-pin ZIF socket accepts chips without manual jumper setup
  • JTAG and fast SPI modes widen the range of supported devices
  • Free lifetime software updates keep compatibility current
  • Multi-language interface covers English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech and Chinese

Specifications

ColorWhite

Questions about this item

Does the GQ PRG-055 programmer ship with any adapters or cables, or must I buy them separately?

The light pack includes the main unit with a 40-pin ZIF socket, a True USB cable for data and power, and the GQ-USB software. Additional adapters for specific chip packages are sold separately.

Which version of the GQ-4X programmer is this, and how does it differ from earlier models?

This is the V4 revision with a new professional enclosure, fully automatic operation removing all jumpers and DIP switches, fast-mode SPI programming, JTAG support, and up to 20 times faster programming speed.

What does the "256" in the product name refer to, and does it limit the chips I can program?

The 256 refers to the included W25Q256 flash chip example; the programmer itself supports a wide range of EPROM, flash, PIC, BIOS and AVR devices well beyond that single capacity.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.