1. Overview The Minipro TL866CS is a popular, low-cost USB-based universal IC programmer manufactured by Autoelectric (also known as Xgecu). It supports a wide range of chips including EEPROMs, NAND/NOR flashes, microcontrollers (AVR, PIC, STM8, etc.), and logic devices. However, as of 2025–2026, the TL866CS is considered discontinued and largely superseded by the TL866II Plus .
1. Overview The Minipro TL866CS is a popular, low-cost USB-based universal IC programmer manufactured by Autoelectric (also known as Xgecu). It supports a wide range of chips including EEPROMs, NAND/NOR flashes, microcontrollers (AVR, PIC, STM8, etc.), and logic devices. However, as of 2025–2026, the TL866CS is considered discontinued and largely superseded by the TL866II Plus .