For Host Specific Tools, VNC_PROG programs firmware into a VNC1L using the VPROG1 programmer. Up to 10 VPROG1 units may be used at a single time. VPROG1 is a single unit Vinculum programmer with optional adapters to program unmounted ICs in a PLCC ZIF socket or VDIP modules through a DIP ZIF socket. V-Eval is a VNC1L development board with an application utility to quickly prototype designs using the VNC1L. The V-Eval provides a VNC1L monitor port interface to a host PC through the use of an FT2232D device. The same interface is also used to program firmware and observe the UART monitor port of the VNC1L when used with external circuitry. The V-Eval also provides ample PCB area for implementing prototype designs.