SPIGen - SPI Generator


SPIGen is a fully customizable SPI generator which can easily adapt to a wide variety of SPI protocol specifications. It can be installed on any Windows-based operating system, and it uses the parallel port of your computer to interface with your test hardware.

Features

  • Compatible with Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP (SPIGen 4.0.0)
  • Compatible with Windows 2000/XP (SPIGen 5.0.1)
  • Works with almost any type of SPI
  • Variable word sizes from 1 to 160 bits
  • Uses any parallel port pins that you choose
  • SPI commands can be viewed in binary or in hex
  • You can save your common SPI commands by name
  • Batches of SPI commands can be sent with one click
  • A Session Log records all messages sent and received
  • You can take control of 9 extra non-SPI pins
  • You can add transitions of non-SPI pins to Batches
  • Maximum SPI frequency is approximately 100 kHz

All the configuration settings that you choose as well as the commands and batches that you set up can be saved to a text file and retrieved for later use. This eliminates the need for designers to develop custom SPI software for every new SPI they design. Now you can use the same software and configure it as needed.

You can download the latest version of SPIGen from the links provided above. Be sure to download the version that is appropriate for the operating system you are using. Instructions can be found in the README file enclosed in the zip download file.