Cambridge, UK – October 8, 2025 – XJTAG®, a global leader in boundary-scan test and programming tools, has announced the launch of XJExpress and XJExpress-FPGA – two new flash programmers designed to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and ease of use for engineers working across development, debug, and production environments.
Simplified, Fast, and Reliable Flash Programming
XJExpress is a directly connected in-circuit SPI flash programmer, while XJExpress-FPGA provides the same capability for flash devices attached to FPGAs. Both tools are engineered to make in-system programming faster, smarter, and more dependable.
Highlights
- User-friendly – intuitive configuration and control of erase, program, and verify stages across multiple targets
- High performance – optimized algorithms minimize cycle times and push hardware to its limits
- Dependable – built on proven XJTAG hardware with robust termination protection
- Broad compatibility – supports a wide range of SPI NOR flash devices in serial, dual, and quad modes
- Multi-image capability – allows multiple binaries to be combined in a single programming cycle
- Versatile interface – operate via graphical UI or command-line integration
- Flexible deployment – usable on the bench, in test systems, or on the production floor
“XJExpress offers high-speed flash programming without the complexity of full system integration,” said Simon Payne, CEO of XJTAG. “It’s plug-and-play, scriptable, and built for performance.”
XJExpress: Built for Real-World Demands
Designed for direct connection to SPI flash devices on the board, XJExpress delivers rapid erase, program, and verify operations. Its intelligent firmware dynamically optimizes each step, ensuring the fastest possible programming cycles — limited only by the flash device itself.
XJExpress-FPGA: Blazing-Speed Programming Over JTAG
Preconfigured for your FPGA and flash types, XJExpress-FPGA enables seamless in-circuit programming through the FPGA’s JTAG port. According to Pete Wootton, Head of Hardware at XJTAG, “It provides the industry’s fastest flash programming over JTAG for both development and production workflows.”
Proven XJTAG Quality
Both products are part of XJTAG’s ecosystem of test and programming solutions, trusted by electronics engineers worldwide for their reliability, speed, and integration flexibility.
To learn more about XJExpress, XJExpress-FPGA, and other XJTAG tools, contact us today!
