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MSP430F6736A: flash while executing the code

Furkan Fehmi Sefiloglu
Expert 3118 points
Part Number: MSP430F6736A

Hi Team, 

My customer has two questions about our device for new 3 phase smart e-meter project and i would be very happy if you can support:

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1- Internal EEPROM (to short saving time at power cut for the important data)

2- Write in flash while executing the code.(flashing new program while meter functionality is running and switch to the new downloaded programs at specific time)

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Could you please assist here?

Thanks in advance

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    TI__Mastermind 49692 points

    Hello,

    Furkan Sefiloglu said:
    1- Internal EEPROM (to short saving time at power cut for the important data)

    You can use the internal Flash memory to periodically back up the data in case of power failure, but there's a limited number of erases. You'd probably want to use a memory wear leveling algorithm.

    MSP430 FLASH/INFOMEM wear leveling possibility

    You could also use the ADC or SVS to trigger the backup when the power supply is falling. An external option would be to use another MSP430 FRAM device since they can be used in place of EEPROM due to the higher number of writes compared to Flash.

    EEPROM Emulation Using Low-Memory MSP430™ FRAM MCUs

    EEPROM Emulation and Sensing With MSP430 FRAM Microcontrollers

    Furkan Sefiloglu said:
    2- Write in flash while executing the code.(flashing new program while meter functionality is running and switch to the new downloaded programs at specific time)

    You can write to Flash, but you may need to disable interrupts to ensure it doesn't get interrupted. If you're referring to a firmware update in the field, you may want to consider using the BSL.

    Regards,

    James

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