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How do you flash multiple images using the SmartRF Flash Programmer?

How do you flash multiple images using the SmartRF Flash Programmer?

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Bryce Lembke
Posted by Bryce Lembke
on Aug 07 2012 15:38 PM
Prodigy190 points

I am using the CC2531 and the SmartRF Flash Programmer. I am trying to flash a boot loader and application executable (both .hex files).

I am trying to get the SmartRF Flash Programmer to put both images on, but get an error.

I do the bootloader using the erase,program,verify.

I then do the application using the append,verify.

Then I power cycle and my app doesn't run.

What is the appropriate way to put two images on the flash?

SmartRF Flash Programmer CC2531 bootloader multiple images
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  • Bryce Lembke
    Posted by Bryce Lembke
    on Aug 07 2012 15:46 PM
    Prodigy190 points

    The offsets in my hex files appear to be correct (bootloader starts at 0x0000 to 0x1FFF and app starts at 0x2000 - 0xFFFF).

    If I download these two projects using IAR Workbench, it works just fine (bootloader starting, then application starting).

    I have included the first and last lines of my hex file (which to me show the proper start addresses and lengths).

    Bootloader

    :020000040000FA
    :10000000020474022003FFFFFFFFFF02200BFFFF2B

    ...

    :101FF000FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF1
    :04000005000004747F
    :00000001FF

    Application

    :020000040000FA
    :10200000023912FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF90

    ...

    :10FFF000FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF11
    :0400000500003912AC
    :00000001FF

    Bryce

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  • Bryce Lembke
    Posted by Bryce Lembke
    on Aug 07 2012 20:44 PM
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    Prodigy190 points

    I found my issue. I am using a banked flash model for my application.

    According to the SWRU038 IAR User Manual, in order to generate a proper .hex file you must add the following extra Linker Option:

    -M(CODE)[(_CODEBANK_START+_FIRST_BANK_ADDR)-(_CODEBANK_END+_FIRST_BANK_ADDR)]*_NR_OF_BANKS+10000=0x8000

    Now it works great.

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