3.1.3.3 Special Commands

Several utility commands are supported by copying text files to the mass storage disk. The filename or extension is irrelevant – the command handler reacts to content only.

Table 3-2. Special File Commands
Command ContentDescription
CMD:ERASE Executes a chip erase of the target
CMD:SEND_UART=Sends a string of characters to the CDC UART. See “CDC Override Mode”.
CMD:RESETResets the target device by entering Programming mode and then exiting Programming mode immediately thereafter. Exact timing can vary according to the programming interface of the target device. (Debugger firmware v1.16 or newer.)
CMD:POWERTOGGLEPowers down the target and restores power after a 100 ms delay. If external power is provided, this has no effect. (Debugger firmware v1.16 or newer.)
CMD:0VPowers down the target device by disabling the target supply regulator. If external power is provided, this has no effect. (Debugger firmware v1.16 or newer.)
CMD:3V3Sets the target voltage to 3.3V. If external power is provided, this has no effect. (Debugger firmware v1.16 or newer.)
CMD:5V0Sets the target voltage to 5.0V. If external power is provided, this has no effect. (Debugger firmware v1.16 or newer.)
Info: The commands listed here are triggered by the content being sent to the mass storage emulated disk, and no feedback is provided in the case of either success or failure.