PRESTO is a powerful, very fast and cost effective programmer for wide range of popular components - microcontrollers, serial EEPROMs and CPLDs.

PRESTO is optimized for speed and it is really very fast, for example the full PIC18F8720 is programmed and verified in 6 seconds! (3 seconds for programming and 3 seconds for verification). Complete eCOG1 in less than 3 seconds.

In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) is a very useful and often used PIC feature. PRESTO directly supports this function using a dedicated connector and an included cable. In comparison to other ASIX' programmers, the ICSP connector is enhanced - there are two more pins allowing support of wider range of components.

The target application device can be either powered by PRESTO (5 V nominally) or can be powered by an application within a voltage range 3 to 5 V (with 10% tolerance).

GO button allows user to start device programming comfortably, without need of PC keyboard or mouse. LEDs indicate programmer status - green LED ON-LINE informs about USB connection and yellow LED ACTIVE indicates that PRESTO is just working (programming, reading, ...)

Overcurrent limitation of target supply and programming voltages remarkably reduces the risk of damaging the parts because of user mistakes. Target supply overvoltage detection is also implemented.

PRESTO is powered from the USB bus, so there is no need for any additional supply adaptor. PRESTO is small, lightweight and compact. The software upgrade is freely available for all users on the Internet. It contains new device support, new functions and algorithm updates when required.