
PTC-01
Software for MLX90215
PTC-01 Programmer User’s Manual Rev 1.2 15/NOV/2001 Page 3
The Melexis PTC-01 software is a Windows application that provides a user interface to program Melexis’
family of PTC (Programmed Thru the Connector) programmable Ics. The software is a 32 bit Windows ap-
plication program that uses a serial COM port to control a specified Melexis Programmer/Tester.
System Architecture
The PTC-01 software consists of the following main components:
1) Program Shell
. The Program Shell is the main executable portion of the program. It manages the main
window and frame, File l/O, and preferences.
2) Device (Personality) Modules.
The device Modules are DLL's (Dynamic Link Libraries) which contain the
forms and control software specific to a particular device type. The user selects a device or personality mod-
ule at the shell level and it is dynamically linked to the shell code. At program startup, all personality modules
located in the program directory will be discovered automatically.
3) User Interface.
The user interface is part of the device module. It contains the functions and features used
in developing applications with Melexis PTC sensor ICs.
3) Programmer Interface
.
This is a DLL that manages the serial I/O and translates operation requests -
typically between the Personality Module and the Programmer specific commands (firmware).
Important Note:
This document is written specifically for the MLX90215 Module. It provides an overview of the PTC-01 and
gives instructions for using the MLX90215 device module.
Section 1 Overview
Other Required Documents
The following documents are required in addition to this one for use of the PTC-01 software and MLX90215
device module.
PTC-01 datasheet
MLX90215 datasheet
PTC-01 Software Installation Notes
Note to Software Developers:
Melexis considers the PTC-01 software to be open source code. That is, upon request, Melexis will supply
any available source code. Melexis does not directly support software development, but will provide direct
application support. Melexis fully supports the firmware functions and PTC-01 hardware. Please contact
Melexis for further information.