12.8 Programming

Programming the Flash or RAM memories is only possible when the device is not protected by the NVMCTRL security bit. The programming procedure is as follows:
  1. At power up, RESET is driven low by a debugger. The on-chip regulator holds the system in a POR state until the input supply is above the POR threshold (refer to Powe-On Reset (POR) characteristics). The system continues to be held in this static state until the internally regulated supplies have reached a safe operating state.
  2. The PM starts, clocks are switched to the slow clock (Core Clock, System Clock, Flash Clock and any Bus Clocks that do not have clock gate control). Internal resets are maintained due to the external reset.
  3. The debugger maintains a low level on SWCLK. RESET is released, resulting in a debugger Cold-Plugging procedure.
  4. The debugger generates a clock signal on the SWCLK pin, the Debug Access Port (DAP) receives a clock.
  5. The CPU remains in Reset due to the Cold-Plugging procedure; meanwhile, the rest of the system is released.
  6. A Chip-Erase is issued to ensure that the Flash is fully erased prior to programming.
  7. Programming is available through the AHB-AP.
  8. After the operation is completed, the chip can be restarted either by asserting RESET or toggling power. Make sure that the SWCLK pin is high when releasing RESET to prevent extending the CPU reset.