ST AN1528 APPLICATION NOTE Manual

This document provides an sufficiently accurate description of the testflash content to allow the user to access to the different parameters and routines included in the testflash


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Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
18
File format
PDF
File size
153 KB
Published
07 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

This document provides an accurate description of the TestFlash content in ST92F120/F124/150/F250 devices, which contains device information, flash parameters, and boot code. The TestFlash is programmed by ST at the factory and cannot be erased or programmed in user mode.

The document details various routines that can be called by user code, including the Power-On routine, Non Maskable Interrupt routine, Code Update routine for in-system programming, and E3 initialization routines. It also provides guidelines for handling E3 failures.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Glossary and Acronyms
  • Overview
  • Vector Table
  • User OTP Area
  • Protections
  • Power-On Routine
  • Non Maskable Interrupt Routine
  • Code Update Routine
  • E3 Initialization Routine

Specifications

Device IdentifierContains information about the device, its flash size and its reset vector location
TestFlash Code Revision CheckSumSum of all bytes from 230000h to 230E77h
User OTP Area Size124 bytes
Power-On Routine Duration (Normal)33 ms
Power-On Routine Duration (Aborted E3)165 ms

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the TestFlash?

The TestFlash is a reserved flash area that contains device information, flash parameters, and the boot code for In-System Programming and E3 initialization.

Can the TestFlash be erased or programmed by the user?

No, the TestFlash is programmed by ST at the factory and cannot be erased or programmed in user mode.

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