Flasher Portable

Portable Flash Programmer for on-chip and external flash memory.

 

Flasher Portable is a programming tool for microcontrollers with on-chip and/or external flash memory.
It has been designed to fill the need of an extremely portable, production grade, flash programmer used for in-field firmware updates.
No need to be tethered to an outlet, it is powered by standard batteries.

Initial setup/preparation for stand-alone mode operation is done via the J-Flash software, also used by other Flasher models, which requires a PC running Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8.

Flasher portable also supports having multiple configurations/image files stored on the Flasher, so one unit can be used for different targets.
Proper image selection is done by simply clicking a button. The currently selected image is indicated via LEDs.

Adapters for all common connections are available which may be used to do everything from fully electrically isolate the Flasher Portable from the target device, to remap the pins and reduce the pitch and/or pins to the target header.

Features

Stand-alone in-circuit-programmer (Once set up, Flasher can be controlled without the use of a PC program)
Powered by 3 standard AAA batteries (no external power supply required)
Supports having multiple configurations/data files being stored on Flasher
Push button allows easy selection between multiple images/configurations stored on Flasher
128 MB internal memory for configuration and data file storage
Supports ARM, Cortex, PowerPC and Renesas RX cores. For a complete list, please refer to below
Supports internal and external flash devices
Free software updates1, 1 year of support
Data files can be updated via mass storage or via J-Flash
Target interface: JTAG / SWD / FINE / SPD

Programming speed between 30-300 Kbytes/second (depending on target hardware)

1As a legitimate owner of a SEGGER Flasher, you can always download the latest software free of charge. Though not planned and not likely, we reserve the right to change this policy. Note that older models may not be supported by newer versions of the software. Typically, we support older models with new software at least 3 years after end of life.

2Actual programming speed depends on flash & target hardware

 

 

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Standard 20-pin connector pinout

Flasher ARM uses the standard J-Link 20-pin connector. There are various adapters available to fit all customer needs.

JTAG interface connector signals:

Pin	Signal	Type	Description
1	VTref	Input	This is the target reference voltage. It is used to check if the target has power, to create the logic-level reference for the input comparators and to control the output logic levels to the target. It is normally fed from Vdd of the target board and must not have a series resistor.
2	Vsupply	NC	This pin is not connected in Flasher Portable. It is reserved for compatibility with other equipment. Connect to Vdd or leave open in target system.
3	nTRST	Output	JTAG Reset (optional). Output from Flasher Portable to the Reset signal of the target JTAG port. Typically connected to nTRST of the target CPU. This pin is normally pulled HIGH on the target to avoid unintentional resets when there is no connection. Not mandatory for Flasher operation. Should not be shortened with RESET. In case of doubt, leave open/unconnected.
5	TDI	Output	JTAG data input of target CPU. It is recommended that this pin is pulled to a defined state on the target board. Typically connected to TDI on target CPU.
7	TMS	Output	JTAG mode set input of target CPU. This pin should be pulled up on the target. Typically connected to TMS on target CPU.
9	TCK	Output	JTAG clock signal to target CPU. It is recommended that this pin is pulled to a defined state on the target board. Typically connected to TCK on target CPU.
11	RTCK	Input	Return test clock signal from the target. Some targets must synchronize the JTAG inputs to internal clocks. To assist in meeting this requirement, you can use a returned, and retimed, TCK to dynamically control the TCK rate. Flasher Portable supports adaptive clocking, which waits for TCK changes to be echoed correctly before making further changes. Connect to RTCK if available, otherwise to GND.
13	TDO	Input	JTAG data output from target CPU. Typically connected to TDO on target CPU.
15	RESET	I/O	Target CPU reset signal. Typically connected to the RESET pin of the target CPU, which is typically called "nRST", "nRESET" or "RESET".
17	DBGRQ	NC	This pin is not connected in Flasher Portable. It is reserved for compatibility with other equipment to be used as a debug request signal to the target system. Typically connected to DBGRQ if available, otherwise left open.
19	5V-Target supply	Output	This pin can be used to supply power to the target hardware. Supply voltage is 5V, max. current is 300mA. If not needed, leave open.

Notes:
All pins marked NC are not connected inside Flasher Portable. Any signal can be applied here; Flasher Portable will simply ignore such a signal.
Pins 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 are GND pins connected to GND in Flasher Portable. They should also be connected to GND in the target system.
Power can be controlled via the J-Link commander. The following commands are available to control power:

Command	Explanation
power on	Switch target power on
power off	Switch target power off
power on perm	Set target power supply default to "on"
power off perm	Set target power supply default to "off"

 

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