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Programming the TMS320LF2406APZA

Wood Peter
Prodigy 110 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: C2000-GANG, TMS320LF2406A

I need to program a TMS320LF2406APZA

From the list of development tools in product description, i found the C2000 programmer

I purchased one, and downloaded the software, only to find that all the list of supported MCU's is the F28xx series

Did i get the wrong tool

Or is it the wrong software version i am using

Is it possible to program the TMS320LF2406APZA using the C2000

Thanks for the replies

Peter.

  • 0
    Guru 192875 points

    Hi Peter,

    Did you purchase this programmer?

    If not, then can you please share the link.

    Regards,

    Gautam

  • 0 in reply to Gautam Iyer
    Prodigy 110 points
    Yes, correct - this is the programmer i purchased
    Does that work anyway ?

    Thanks

    Peter.
  • 0 in reply to Wood Peter
    Guru 192875 points

    Peter, it does support your device but I'm not sure the version of software you've. In latest versions TI might've excluded the older devices.

    Do you've any generic name as in F24xx or F28xx series etc... try using them.

    Regards,

    Gautam

  • 0 in reply to Gautam Iyer
    Prodigy 110 points
    Yes i did download the latest software
    The only 3 group options i have are
    F28xx Fixed Point
    F28xx Piccolo
    F28xx Delfino

    Is there a particukar older version i can download
    A download link shal be great help

    Thanks

    Peter.
  • 0 in reply to Wood Peter
    Guru 192875 points

    Peter, as for users the older versions are not available but I'll try pulling in someone who can get the same for you.

    can you share your expertise?

    Regards,

    Gautam

  • 0 in reply to Wood Peter
    TI__Guru 55700 points

    Peter,

    We are looking into this issue. I shall get back with you asap.

    Regards,
    Manoj

  • 0 in reply to Manoj Santha Mohan
    TI__Guru 55700 points

    Peter,

    The C2000 Gang programmer doesn't support the F24xx devices. You may use FlashPro-2000 instead which supports F24xx programming through SCI but not via JTAG.

    Regards,

    Manoj

  • 0 in reply to Manoj Santha Mohan
    Prodigy 110 points
    Thank you for the reply
    I purchased the C2000-Gang as it is listed in the lest of development tools on TMS320LF2406A product page
    I understand that TMS320LF2406A is NRND and may not be supported by new tools
    Can i have the TMS320LF2406A replaced by another MCU with same pinout and functionality (which i can program with C2000 gang)

    Thank you,
    Peter.
  • 0 in reply to Wood Peter
    Guru 192875 points

    Peter did you check with this device for replacement:

    Regards,

    Gautam

  • 0 in reply to Gautam Iyer
    Prodigy 110 points
    Yes, i did note that before i purchased the programmer
    The requirement arises from necessity to make changes to an old device (with existing hardware)
    So unless there is another replacement part (F28031 is not direct replacement) i still need ways to program the LF2406A

    Thanks for the reply, i shall really love if i could access some old software that supports LF2406A

    Regards,
    Peter.
  • 0 in reply to Wood Peter
    Guru 192875 points
    I can understand your problem!

    Thanks for the reply, i shall really love if i could access some old software that supports LF2406A

    This is the biggest worry. All the old softwares are discarded and are not available for users directly. Also, now I'm really confused... Gang programmer site does enlist your part number!

    Regards,
    Gautam
  • 0 in reply to Gautam Iyer
    Prodigy 110 points
    Thank you for your help and concern
    Looking forward to hear from Richard Park
    Since i have just purchased the C2000-Gang, i wouldnt want to spend on yet another device
    Do i have any other options? a support ticket or something of that sort that shall allow me to access old sofwtare
    I still believe that C2000-Gang does support the LF2406 since it is listed in the device list (and thas what made me buy it)

    Regards,
    Peter.
  • 0 in reply to Manoj Santha Mohan
    Prodigy 110 points
    The PCB has a JTAG programming interface, so i shall still need a JTAG programmer
    The C2000 Gang Product page does include the LF2406A, after all the LF2406A is also a part of the C2000 family
    I really doubt if the C2000 doesnt support at all, it only seems that the old Software is no longer available to public

    Regards,
    Peter.
  • 0 in reply to Wood Peter
    TI__Guru 55700 points

    Peter,


    As I mentioned in my previous message, C2000 gang programmer doesn't support programming any of F24xx devices (which includes F2406A). This has nothing to do with NRND note in the device webpage. When C2000 gang programmer was developed during some of F28x devices and decision was made not support earlier F24xx devices. In short, C2000 gang programmer never had support for F24xx devices.

    I do understand that you got deceived in buying C2000 gang programmer as it was mentioned in device webpage. If you want to use F2406A device, then I check and see whether TI can cancel the purchase and refund your money. But, if you are considering F2406A for new design, as mentioned in the webpage, I would urge you consider some of the recent devices like F28031 etc. Yes, they might not be pin compactable but they have lot more features and better support infrastructure from TI.

    Regards,

    Manoj

  • 0 in reply to Manoj Santha Mohan
    TI__Intellectual 1910 points

    Peter,

    Has the programmer been shipped to you? 

    Loretta

  • 0 in reply to Manoj Santha Mohan
    TI__Intellectual 1910 points

     Also I spoke with Manoj about the design and he mentioned that you are looking to use the legacy LF24x devices in your next generation design.  While we have no plans of obsoleting this family we do recommend that you consider a solution such as the F2803x, F2805x, or even the F2806x instead of the LF24x devices because these are not recommended for new designs (NRND). 

    Something else we can do to offset the cost of the gang programmer since the misunderstandig was on our end is to provide you with some kits at no cost to offset the cost of the programmer. 

    Let me know if this would work for you and sorry for the misunderstanding.

    Loretta

  • 0 in reply to Manoj Santha Mohan
    Prodigy 110 points
    Thank you Manoj for your patience and detailed reply
    I understand that C2000 shall in no way be able to program the F2406A

    Yes, the suggestion to migrate to F28031 is indeed a preferred approach, but the product time frame does not allow this, since the existing hardware with F2406A is ready and being used.
    I shall surely consider upgrading to F28031 for a future revision

    Thanks again

    Regards,
    Peter.
  • 0 in reply to Loretta Faluade
    Prodigy 110 points
    Hi Loretta,

    Yes i received the C2000 already
    Thank you for your support and the suggestions
    Since the current project works with software only and using a previously designed hardware, finding a programmer for the F2406A was the important part.
    Purchasing the C2000 may have been hasty decision
    Now i am looking for alternative to program the F2406A and came across the sflash240xA utility to program over the serial port
    I shall proceed trying to get things working using this approach

    Thank you for your support,

    Regards,
    Peter.
  • 0 in reply to Manoj Santha Mohan
    Prodigy 110 points
    Hi,

    Sorry for digging it up again, but the serial programming for the F2406A did not work
    The corresponding pins are not available on the PCB, and the wired connections made the setup buggy - It never worked

    Now that i need to look for a new device to be purchased, i want it to JTAG, i looked at the FlashPro-2000 you had suggested earlier
    I went to the product page, only to find that the device list only includes the F28xx devices
    Is there a different product i am looking at, or a different version
    Want to be cautious not to buy another wrong device

    Any other device for Jtag programming the F2406A is fine too

    Thanking you in advance

    Regards,
    Peter.
  • 0 in reply to Wood Peter
    Guru 192875 points

    Hi Peter,

    Check this out:

    Regards,

    Gautam

  • 0 in reply to Gautam Iyer
    Prodigy 110 points
    Thank you Gautam
    That is a great piece of information
    I shall check for pricing and availability in my area

    Regards,
    Peter.
  • 0 in reply to Wood Peter
    Guru 192875 points
    Peter, just to be on the safer side just contact them for the support. It should not happen like, "Our Current software doesn't support your device blah blah!"

    Regards,
    Gautam