Activator 2 and Activator 2S device programmers have been discontinued. Actel ceased new software support and programming updates for the Activator programmers in March 2002. For more information, read the product discontinuation notification.

Actel recommends that you upgrade to the latest programmer, Silicon Sculptor 3.

For customers who currently have an Activator programmer, the following information is available:

• Activator 2/2S Adapter Modules
• Activator and APS Programming System Installation and User's Guide
• Product Notifications
• Warranty Information

Overview

Activator 2 and Activator 2S were Actel's first generation programmers for legacy antifuse devices (up to A54SX). For additional information, please contact Technical Support.

Downloads

• APS Programming Software for Windows (21 MB)
• APS Programming Software for DOS (9 MB)

Installation Instructions

To install APSDOS software, refer to the Knowledge Base article, Can I generate an *.afm file from a *.fus and *.def file". After installing APSDOS and finishing the corresponding modifications in your system variables, type the following in a DOS prompt to invoke the APSDOS software for programming:

aps2 <design_name>