Genius G540 USB universal programmer — 6500+ ICs, 40-pin ZIF socket

The Genius G540 is a professional-grade USB universal programmer featuring a 40-pin ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket for safe and convenient IC insertion. It draws power directly from the USB port — no external power supply required — making it a clean, portable solution for programming a wide range of microcontrollers, EEPROMs, Flash memories, and logic devices. With support for over 6,500 IC types and compatibility with Windows Vista, 8, and 10, the G540 is a reliable workhorse for electronics engineers, hobbyists, and repair technicians.

Key Features:

• USB-powered — no external power supply required
• 40-pin ZIF socket for safe, zero-force IC insertion
• Supports 6,500+ IC types across multiple families
• Automatic IC detection and programming
• Hex file loading with configuration information support
• Resolves known programming errors for PIC16F73, PIC16F77, PIC93CXXX and related ICs
• Supports PIC18FXXX family
• Supports Winbond W25Xxxx and other 8-pin SPI Flash/EEPROM ICs
• Compatible with Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 10

Supported IC Families (partial list):

• Microchip PIC series (PIC10, PIC12, PIC16, PIC18, PIC24, dsPIC)
• Atmel AVR (ATmega, ATtiny series)
• EPROM, EEPROM, Flash memory ICs
• Winbond SPI Flash (W25Xxxx series)
• 93CXX, 24CXX, 25CXX serial EEPROM families
• Logic ICs and GAL/PAL devices
• Total: 6,500+ supported devices

Package Contents:

• 1x Genius G540 programmer unit
• 1x USB cable
• Software CD / download link

Note: For 8-pin SPI Flash ICs (e.g. Winbond W25Xxxx), an SOIC-8 to DIP-8 adapter may be required for ZIF socket use. Sold separately.