Data I/O

06/25/2026

Automated programming at a size that fits. The PSV5000 is built for high-mix, low-to-medium volume environments with the same LumenX performance as larger systems.

◆ Up to 1,300 devices per hour
◆ 160+ MB/s programming, 750 MB/s UFS verify via VerifyBoost
◆ Up to 50% lower cost per programmed part vs. manual programming
◆ Scalable from 1 to 5 LumenX engines as volume grows
◆ Tape, tray, and tube media with integrated laser marking
◆ 99.8% programming yield, production proven

Start with what the line requires. Scale when the volumes demand it.

Learn more: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06dQgS0

06/23/2026

The buy-or-outsource decision has been the default in device programming for decades. Both options are familiar. Both have trade-offs that tend to surface at the worst possible time.

Owned equipment locks in capital, staff, and a depreciation clock. When device families change, the conversation about another purchase begins.

Outsourced programming moves devices off-site. Traceability breaks at the handoff. Lead times stretch. When security provisioning is involved, cryptographic keys and signed firmware included, the risks grow significantly.

Data I/O offers a third path. Production-grade programming equipment deployed on the factory floor, operated as a managed service. No CapEx. No dedicated operators. No technology refresh cycles. Pay per device programmed.

The equipment stays on-site. Data I/O handles everything else.

It's the only offering of its kind in the programming industry: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06dRNV0

06/16/2026

One pass through the programmer. ⤵️

FlashCORE: 4 sockets → 4 devices → slower cycle
LumenX: 8 sockets → 8 devices → up to 61% faster cycle

Same device type. One round. That's the comparison.

LumenX runs 8 sockets per programmer versus FlashCORE's 4. Combined with 39–61% faster cycle times on SPI NOR flash, the difference compounds across every pass, every shift.

If you're running FlashCORE and want to understand what the upgrade looks like for your production configuration, reach out to our team: https://na2.hubs.ly/H0693MR0

06/11/2026

Most engineers don't benchmark their programming platform. We did.

Take the Macronix MX25L25645G (256 Mbit SPI NOR flash) for example:
⏲️ The FlashCORE manual programmer gets it done in 63 seconds.
⏲️ The LumenX manual programmer takes just 24.5 seconds.

That's 61% faster — Program + Verify, same device, same image. Not a spec sheet estimate, a measured cycle time from Data I/O engineering.

The improvement holds across the SPI NOR range: 39% to 61% faster depending on density. On eMMC, the gap reaches 95%.

If you're running FlashCORE, it's worth knowing where your cycle times stand. We built a calculator where you can look up your specific part number and see the side-by-side comparison.

🔗 See how much time you can save: https://na2.hubs.ly/H065c7T0

06/10/2026

When production volumes climb, programming throughput has to keep pace.

The PSV7000 is built for exactly that. With up to 112 simultaneous programming sockets, handler throughput of up to 2,000 devices per hour, and LumenX programming speeds exceeding 160 MB/s, it is designed for the most demanding production environments.

VerifyBoost pushes UFS verification to 750 MB/s, keeping high-density storage devices moving without becoming a bottleneck on the line.

◆ Up to 112 sockets across 14 LumenX engines
◆ Up to 2,000 devices per hour
◆ 160+ MB/s program, 750 MB/s verify
◆ 99.8% programming yield, production proven

Trusted by 8 of the top 9 automotive electronics suppliers worldwide.
Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04jnSb30

06/04/2026

NEPCON China 2026 is a wrap. It was great to connect with customers, partners, and industry peers this week in Shanghai.

The Data I/O team had a fantastic time sharing how the Unified Programming Platform supports semiconductor programming from design and NPI through volume production, and introducing Programming as a Service to manufacturers looking to convert CapEx to predictable OpEx.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to connect. Until next time.

06/02/2026

When programming is tied to the SMT line, schedule changes, new product
introductions, and varying batch sizes all create friction. Every adjustment downstream ripples back into the programming process.

Moving programming offline creates separation. The upstream system handles device programming independently, so the production line can respond to changes without being constrained by programming throughput or fixture availability.

For manufacturers running high-mix or frequently updated product lines, that flexibility has real operational value.

Case Study: Employing Offline Programming Strategy https://hubs.la/Q04jpbFX0

05/29/2026

Device programming doesn't stop at the programmer.

ConneX connects every Data I/O PSV programming system to the broader manufacturing environment, giving production teams real-time visibility into throughput, yield, and device-level traceability across every job.

As part of the Unified Programming Platform, ConneX is what ties the workflow together. Programming jobs validated during design and NPI move seamlessly into volume production, and ConneX ensures every step is tracked, traceable, and connected to the factory MES.

◆ Bidirectional MES integration via MQTT, GraphQL, and REST
◆ Real-time dashboards across all programming systems
◆ Device-level audit trails from first article through production

One platform. One process. Full visibility.
Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04jp72w0

05/26/2026

For automotive and IoT manufacturers outsourcing programming can be a compliance problem. Cryptographic keys, signed firmware, and unique device identities are provisioned during programming. That process requires a secure environment.

When devices leave the facility for programming, the chain of custody breaks. Audit trails become incomplete. And the security posture of every unit in that batch becomes difficult to verify.

Regulations like UNECE R155 have made this more than an internal concern. Demonstrating traceability and control over the programming process is increasingly a requirement, not a best practice.

Programming-as-a-Service (PaaS) keeps that process on-site. Data I/O deploys and operates programming equipment directly on the factory floor. Devices never leave the facility. Cryptographic keys and signed firmware never leave the secure environment. Every programming operation is logged and traceable through ConneX, providing a complete audit trail from receiving dock to shipping dock.

The managed service model means Data I/O handles the equipment. The manufacturer retains full control over the process.

https://hubs.la/Q04h32QN0

05/21/2026

Data I/O President and CEO Bill Wentworth sat down with Robert Kraft of Planet MicroCap for a conversation about the company's vision, platform strategy, and what is coming next.

Bill shares how Data I/O is expanding beyond traditional device programming into larger markets and new service models, and why the platform is positioned to play a bigger role across the electronics manufacturing supply chain.

Topics covered include:
◆ Platform expansion and TAM growth
◆ Programming as a Service and the shift from CapEx to OpEx
◆ New products coming in the next 12 months
◆ The strategic role of device programming in modern electronics manufacturing

Worth watching for anyone in electronics manufacturing, semiconductor supply chain, or following $DAIO.

🎥 https://hubs.la/Q04hlT4t0

In this interview, Bill Wentworth, President and CEO of Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), discusses the company's 52-year history, embedded technology sol...