3.3.1 Programming with the DediProg SF600

The recommended method of programming the SPI NOR Flash Chips on the EV42J24A is via the use of a DediProg SF600 level, in-system programmer. This programmer connects directly via ribbon cable to the 2x6 header on the EV42J24A. There are two programming headers on the board and each header has access to two SPI chips. The Dediprog software is then used to program the memory devices. The assertion of the correct chip select is controlled by the software, so there is no need to manually redirect the chip select line. Each header is connected to two SPI NOR flash chips and are independent of each other.

To program the SPI chips, first power on the development board by connecting USB cables to P2 and P3. Make sure the jumper at J1 is set to draw power from the USB cables and that the board is powered on. Connect the DediProg header to one of the programming headers. The photo below shows how the connection between the board and the programmer is made. Note the orientation of the pin 1 markers on the programming cable and the board connector.

The SF600 programming software requires that the user selects the SF600 programmer, which SPI chip the user will be programming (this selects the correct chip select) and the actual manufacturer and device # of the user's memory device. In addition, the user must select the speed they wish to program at and the mode of operation: single, dual or quad I/O SPI mode. Then, the user can select the actual firmware they intend to load, then click on the batch programming menu item to program the board. If successful, the user will see an output log similar to the following figure. Then, the above process can be repeated for the remaining devices.