Analog Devices SHARC Processors In-Circuit Flash Programming Application Note

About this manual

This document provides technical guidance for engineers on boot-loading and programming internal program code into non-volatile memory devices, specifically flash, for SHARC processors. It covers two primary methods: using the VisualDSP++ Flash Programmer utility with a driver file, or manually executing a provided assembly project to write data directly to the flash device.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Flash Programmer Utility
• Using the Flash Programmer Code
• Building the Application
• Creating the PROM Boot-Image
• Programming the Flash Device

Frequently asked questions

Which processors does this guide apply to?

The procedure applies to ADSP-2116x, ADSP-2126x, ADSP-2136x, and ADSP-2137x SHARC processors.

What tool is used for in-circuit flash programming?

The Flash Programmer utility included in VisualDSP++ development tools or higher.

How is the boot image generated for programming?

The user must use the VisualDSP++ loader to generate a .LDR file from source code.