hi,

does FLIP uses AT89ISP cable?

FLIP and AT89ISP use different cables because they use different way to work and different derivatives.

AT89ISP uses ISP-via-SPI model. With this way, the PC software puts MCU into reset state and then works with MCU by MISO/MOSI/CLK pins like device with SPI.

FLIP uses ISP-via-BOOTLOADER model. With this way, the PC software communicates with working(!) MCU via COM, USB or CAN interface depend on derivative. Before it, MCU should be put into ISP mode (it executes bootloader program built-in). To do it, you should manipulate with its pins (depend on derivative it may be PSEN or another pins).

Finalize, AT89ISP uses SPI cable. It is standard for all derivatives supported.

FLIP uses different cables depend on the interface used. For example, AT89C51RD2 requires RS-232 cable with RX/TX signals; AT89C51CC03-CA requires CAN bus connection; AT89C5132 uses USB or COM connection; ...

Hope it is clean now.

Regards,
Oleg