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FDC1004EVM: FDC1004EVM

Part Number: FDC1004EVM
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: FDC1004

Hi,
I have uploaded the wrong firmware to our FDC1004EVM device (HDC10x0_EVM_Firmware).
I am trying to upload the correct firmware now, using either Sensing Solutions EVM GUI 1.9.3 or 1.9.4, but none work. The uploading bar get stuck and would not finish uploading the correct firmware even after 20 minutes.
I have tried reinstalling the programs and using different USB ports, yet the problem remains the same.
I would appreciate any help on how to solve this issue, so we can use the device.
Thanks!

  • Hello Moran,

    The FDC1004EVM includes an MSP430 with a BSL mode to reflash the firmware in the case of accidentally loading the wrong file.  

    Instructions to enter BSL mode and flash latest FDC1004EVM firmware:

    1. To enter BSL mode, short the pins VUSB and PUR  pins of the MSP430 together with power OFF
      1. Capacitor C6 is connected between VUSB and ground
      2. Resistor R40 is connected between PUR and DP

    2. Power the device ON by connecting it to a computer USB port. The MSP430 should now be in BSL mode and you can remove the short if using a wire or metal tweezers to make the connection
    3. Download the MSP430 firmware upgrader example included with the MSP430DEVPACK (http://www.ti.com/tool/MSP430USBDEVPACK):
    4. After installing the firmware upgrader, it should be located in the following folder:

    C:\ti\MSP430USBDevelopersPackage_5_00_01\Host_USB_Software\Python_Firmware_Upgrader\Python_Firmware_UpgraderGUI.exe

    5. If the device is connected and in BSL mode then the screen should display "ready.." 

    If this is not the case, ensure that the device is in BSL mode and click File --> Rescan HID Bus.

    6. Once the device is in BSL mode and recognized by the firmware upgrader then click File --> Open User Firmware and navigate to the appropriate firmware file. In this case the EVM_FDC1004.txt, which is included with the installation of the Sensing Solutions GUI. The firmware is typically installed into the following directory:

    C:\ti\Sensing Solutions EVM GUI-1.9.3\EVM Firmware\FDC1004

    I have also included a copy of the FDC1004EVM firmware below in case your directory does not include this file:

    EVM_FDC1004.txt

    7. When successful the screen should read "Programming: OK" and the new firmware should have been installed.

    Now when you open the Sensing Solutions GUI, the FDC1004EVM should be recognized and able to be configured and evaluated.

    Also, to know that the firmware was properly loaded, the FDC1004EVM will show up in the device manager under the COM ports as "EVM"

    Let me know if this solves your issue.

    Thanks!

    Luke