| dspFlash SHARC & Blackfin Programmer |
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Danville's dspFlash™ SHARC & Blackfin Programmer is a production programmer that supports Blackfins and third generation SHARC DSPs. Thousands of DSP - flash memory configurations are supported, all you need is a standard ADI JTAG connection on your target. Features of the dspFlash Programmer:
How it works .......The dspFlash programmer is connected via USB to a PC running Windows 2000, XP or Vista. Your target is connected via an inexpensive removable ribbon cable to a standard ADI JTAG connector. The dspFlash programmer works in concert with the dspFlash Windows software program. You specify the target DSP, flash device, chip select, file format and data files. The dspFlash supports batch programmng of multiple files. For example, you might include a bootable application loader file, an FPGA configuration file, some application data files and manufacturing information like serial numbers or date stamps. Serial numbers can be auto incremented. You can save the configuration for later recall. The dspFlash Windows program supports multiple dspFlash programmers operating at the same time. This allows one operator to program multiple boards concurrently. Files are uploaded to each dspFlash programmer's internal SDRAM. Since the data now resides in the dspFlash programmer, it doesn't need to be downloaded each time when programming multiple devices. You are now ready to start programming. You connect the programming cable to a powered target. The programmer automatically configures its I/O to the correct voltage of the target. Press "Write File" and the DSP writes its own flash. It doesn't rely on bit-banging via boundary scan. This would be possible but very slow. The programmer is fast, much faster than even an ADI HP-USB ICE and the VisualDSP++ flash programming utility. You can also write supplemental information. For example, you might want to add a serial number or calibration values. The dspFlash Windows application is frequently updated to support new DSPs and flash devices. The updates are free. If your configuration is not currently supported, drop us an email and chances are we will quickly add it to the list. View the dspFlash FAQs here. dspFlash Deluxe Version:The dspFlash Deluxe extends the features of the Standard version by adding the ability to load and execute DSP programs independent of flash programming. For example, you might write a test program that checks out the functionality of your target board. Our "C" style query language allows you to interactively communicate with the target. You can also use this feature to program the OTP features of the latest Blackfins such as the BF-548 and BF-527. We haven't left our previous dspFlash customers behind, You can convert an existing dspFlash programmer to a Deluxe version by returning it to our factory. The upgrade price is the difference between the two units ($250). If you would like to know more you can download the dspFlash Datasheet , view the dspFlash Programmer User Manual in PDF, or view our dspFlash FAQs. If you want to ensure your flash is supported you can check the support list . Take a Test Drive in Demo Mode:You can also download the dspFlash Windows application zip file and take it for a test drive in demo mode.
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Blackfin and SHARC DSPs generally use external flash memory for bootloading and other data storage. This flash can be preprogrammed before soldering onto the board, programmed with a bed of nails tester, or programmed via JTAG using an ADI ICE and Visual DSP++. None of these methods are ideal for production targets.