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BQ20z75 using the DFreader and Single station Tester

Jason Struble
Prodigy 50 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ20Z90, BQMTESTER

Hello,

 

I have the DFreader and the Single station tester software from TI that we currently use on a BQ20z90 design.

 

I have been able to update this through the times by adding the devices to the target files and not have any problems.

However, with the BQ20z75 this is not working.  I added the info to the targets file and was able to created a ROM file using the DF reader. Once I load this into the single station tester it gives me a fault. After this the device will no longer communicate even with the EVAL software.

 

Is there any update or software from TI that can create my ROM file and program the ROM files?

 

Thanks,

Jason

  • 0
    TI__Expert 3865 points

    Have you ever tested bqz20z75 device with the single tester software before? If no, it is likely that your current configuration setting doesn't include the support for z75 platform. In that case, it is not sufficient by simply adding the new device to the target file to get the software to work.

    We upgraded the single tester software to MTester (multistation) software, and we no longer support the single tester version. Please download the latest MTester software from the software website (http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/bqmtester.html) .

  • 0 in reply to Jackie Hui
    Prodigy 50 points

    Jackie,

     

    Yes I tried the single station and it fails.

     

    I downloaded the multistation tester and have a few questions.

    1. Do i have to use the calboard to operate it or can I just use it to program the ROM?

    2. Are we sure that the z75 can be use and programmed with this. I know the documentation doesn't get updated much and the user guide doesn't make mention of it. I would hate to purchase the cal board and findout the z75 doesn't work with it.

    I am getting ready for production and really need to get this going.

     

    Thanks again for your help,

    Jason

  • 0 in reply to Jason Struble
    TI__Expert 3865 points

    Jason,

     

    Yes, you need to buy the cal board in order to go from single tester to MTester solution. MTester supports z75 device and a lot more, including the latest z4x and z6x devices.

    With that said, you can also try the following steps and that may get the single station tester to run with z75.

    1. Go to the single tester directory, and open the file <Config.ini>

    2. Past the following block to the <Config.ini> file:

    [D750]
    Platform=32816
    CalWr=60
    DateOffset=12
    PkLotValid=0
    ITOff_DFOff=18
    ET1Off_DFOff=19
    ET2Off_DFOff=20

    3. Add the z75 device to the <target>  file

    4. Run single station tester.

    If that doesn't work, then MTester will be the only option.