Can I set a breakpoint on 'memory access' in CCS?

Gabriel B

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A bit like

gdb$ watch *0xfeedface

For context: I'm trying to debug a memory corruption bug in my TI Hercules MCU (RM46)

CCS Version: 12.3.0.00005

Thanks,
Gabriel

0 Ki over 2 years ago

Hello Gabriel,

Yes, this is typically known as a "watchpoint" and supported by most devices in CCS:

Thanks

0 Gabriel B over 2 years ago in reply to Ki

Hi,

The documentation you linked tells me about a feature that is exactly what I need.

It doesn't appear to be available in CCS.

0 Ki over 2 years ago in reply to Gabriel B

It should be available with CCS on your device if you are using an XDS based debug probe:

Note that if you are using SEGGER J-LINK, then you cannot set a hardware breakpoints or watchpoints from the CCS IDE. It must be done from the J-Link control panel instead: https://www.segger.com/products/debug-probes/j-link/technology/control-panel/

Thanks

+1 Gabriel B over 2 years ago in reply to Ki

Thanks for your reply.

Ki said:
Note that if you are using SEGGER J-LINK, then you cannot set a hardware breakpoints or watchpoints from the CCS IDE.

This was exactly the problem. Thanks.

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