BPM Microsystems & Actel Programming Adapters Socket Module Backups

I’m backing up the firmware for my BPM Microsystems and Actel socket modules as a precaution. Since the manufacturer doesn’t provide the firmware, we’re on our own when it comes to repairs. Used adapters sell for very little on ebay, offerup, and marketplace, yet the manufacturer charges more than the cost of a used replacement if the firmware gets corrupted or the Chip Fails.

I’ve backed up the firmware for all the adapters I own, both for archiving and potential future repairs since one has already been corrupted. Each backup includes the adapter ID string, which is visible, along with the insertion counters. I will also try to decode the insertion counters. However, there’s a consistent “AA 55 33 A2 01 00 00 00” string present in all the adapters, and I’m not entirely sure what it represents. Check the images below for reference.

I noticed that some adapters and socket modules share the same PCB revision, which suggests it might be possible to reconfigure certain adapters to function as others by populating the missing components. There may also  be a path way to make a kind of universal adapter similar to the Mega Magic.

I will not be making the the files available at this time. Sorry you will need to create your own file form the images below.

I may List the Device list it if is Short, Otherwise The MFG Link will be Provided.

If You need any Devices Programmed Contact me I will be Glad to Assist.

Some of the BPM Adapters I have (Always Buying Adapter so Not a Complete List) Will Update as I Have time.

FSM48D


BP Microsystems SM48D 7566 Supported Devices
List Price $445.00

BP Microssysttems ASM63FBGA


ASM63FBGA 51 Supported Devices
List Price $783.45

BP Microsystems FSM32P Socket Adapter

FX4ASMR48TD

93C46

This BPM Microsystems FX4ASMR48TD Also Has an Altera EPM3128ATC100-10N I will attempt to back that up as well.

FXSM64LBGA

LX4ASM64LBGA Card|93C46B

FXSM64LBGA Carrier | 93C46B
FXSM64LBGA Carrier | Altera
FXSM64LBGA 1028 Supported Devices List Price $653.65

FASMR48QFNXC Socket Card

LX4ASMR48QFNXC Card | 93C46B

ASMR48QFNXC Carrier | 93C46B
ASMR48QFNXC Carrier | Altera
Supported Devices 1  Ember EM357
List Price $1030.64

BP Microsystems FSM48UBGA Socket Module


SM48UBGA 12 Target/Supported Devices
List Price $491.76

BPM Microsystems FVE4ASMR48QFNS Socket Module X 12 See the BPM Microsystems 3800 MK2 APS Post For More Details

FVE4ASMR48QFNS : 93C46

Supported Target Devices 6
List Price Per Card $442.75 Each

FSM313BGACT-2 313 PIN BGA BGA (625)

Microsemi SM313BG-ACTEL-2 Actel Programming Adapter (Revision 2)
BP Micro Site Say it will work with the 1710 and it does. List Price $2,311.39
Transistors Knocked off are marked 2X = KST4401 or MMBT4401

FSM313BGBACT 313 PIN BGA BGA(625)

Microsemi SM313BG-ACTEL Actel Programming Adapter (Revision 1)
BP Micro Site Say it will work with the 1710 and it does. List Price $2,311.39

3 Target Devices
Actel A14100A-BG313
Actel A14V100A-BG313T
Actel A54SX32-BG313

FSMPA272BGACT 272 PIN BGA BGA(400)|

Microsemi SMPA-272BG-ACTEL Actel Programming Adapter
BP Micro Site Say it will work with the 1710 and it does. $1465.52

5 Target Devices
Actel A500K050-BG272
Actel A500K130-BG272
STAPL A500K050-BG272
STAPL A500K130
STAPL A500K130-BG272

FSM329BGACT 329 PIN BGA BGA(529)

Microsemi SM329BG-ACTEL Programming Adapter

BP Micro Site Say it will work with the 1710 and it Does (Repaired) $2,942.7

2 Target Devices
Actel A54SX32-BG329 BGA(529)
Actel A54SX32A-BG329 BGA(529)

SMSX84CQACT SOCKET MODULE, 84 PIN CQFP


2 Target Devices
Actel A54SX32A-CQ84 QFP(84)
Actel RTSX32SU-CQ84 CQFP(84)

SM3F132QNACT QFN132 Socket Module, 132 Pin QFP, B=8X8 P=0.5


26 Target Devices
Actel A3P030-QN132 QFN(132) Actel AGL030V5-QN132 QFN(132) STAPL A3P030-QNG132 QFN(132) STAPL AGL030V5-QNG132 QFN(132)
Actel A3P030-QNG132 QFN(132) Actel AGL030V5-QNG132 QFN(132) STAPL A3P060-QN132 QFN(132) STAPL AGL060V2-QN132 QFN(132)
Actel A3P060-QN132 QFN(132) Actel AGL060V2-QN132 QFN(132) STAPL A3P125-QN132 QFN(132) STAPL AGL060V5-QN132 QFN(132)
Actel A3P125-QN132 QFN(132) Actel AGL060V5-QN132 QFN(132) STAPL A3P250-QN132 QFN(132) STAPL AGL125V2-QN132 QFN(132)
Actel A3P250-QN132 QFN(132) Actel AGL125V2-QN132 QFN(132) STAPL AGL030V2-QN132 QFN(132) STAPL AGL125V5-QN132 QFN(132)
Actel AGL030V2-QN132 QFN(132) Actel AGL125V5-QN132 QFN(132) STAPL AGL030V2-QNG132 QFN(132)
Actel AGL030V2-QNG132 QFN(132) STAPL A3P030-QN132 QFN(132) STAPL AGL030V5-QN132 QFN(132)

I Will Update as I am Able and Have the Time

Last Updated on February 28, 2025 by Steven Rhine