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Abatron BDI2000 User Manual

Manual is about: JTAG debug interface for GNU Debugger PowerPC 7440 / 7450 / 86xx

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger powerpc 4xx user manual manual version 1.06 for bdi2000 © 1992-2008 abatron ag.

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 2 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 1 introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 bdi2000.......................

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 3 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 1 introduction the bdi2000 adds jtag based debug features to the edge debugger environment from mentor graphics.. With the bdi2000, you control and monitor the microcontroller so...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 4 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 2 installation 2.1 connecting the bdi2000 to target the cable to the target system is a 16 pin flat ribbon cable. In case where the target system has an appropriate connector, th...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 5 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 bdi target b connector signals: pin name describtion 1 tdo jtag test data out this input to the bdi2000 connects to the target tdo pin. 2 3 tdi jtag test data in this output of t...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 6 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 2.1.1 changing target processor type before you can use the bdi2000 with an other target processor type (e.G. Cpu32 ppc), a new setup has to be done (see appendix a). During this...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 7 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 2.2 connecting the bdi2000 to power supply the bdi2000 needs to be supplied with 5 volts (max. 1a) via the power connector. The available power supply from abatron (option) or th...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 8 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 2.3 status led «mode» the built in led indicates the following bdi states: mode led bdi states off the bdi is ready for use, the firmware is already loaded. On the power supply f...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 9 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 2.4 connecting the bdi2000 to the host 2.4.1 serial line communication the host is connected to the bdi through the serial interface (com1...Com4). The communication cable betwee...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 10 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 2.4.2 ethernet communication the bdi2000 has a built-in 10 base-t ethernet interface (see figure below). Connect an utp (un- shilded twisted pair) cable to the bd2000. For thin ...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 11 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 2.5 installation of the configuration software on the enclosed cd you will find the bdi configuration software and the firmware required for the bdi. Copy all these files to a d...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 12 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 2.6 configuration before you can use the bdi together with the debugger, the bdi must be configured. Use the setup menu and follow the steps listed below: • load or update the f...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 13 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 connect click on this button to establish a connection with the bdi2000 loader. Once connected, the bdi2000 remains in loader mode until it is restarted or this dialog box is cl...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 14 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 3 init list dialog box «startup init list» in order to prepare the target for debugging, you can define an initialization list. This list is stored in the flash memory of the bd...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 15 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 special bdi configuration registers: in order to change some special configuration parameters of the bdi, the spr entry in the init list is used. Normal ppc spr's covers a range...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 16 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 4 bdi working modes dialog box «bdi working mode» with this dialog box you can define how the bdi interacts with the target system. Identification enter a text to identify this ...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 17 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 4.1 startup mode startup mode defines how the bdi interacts with the target system after a reset or power up sequence. 4.1.1 startup mode reset in this mode no rom is required o...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 18 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 5 working with edge for information about using the edge debugger look at the appropriate edge user’s manual. 5.1 direct commands for special functions (mainly for flash program...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 19 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 5.1.3 flash.Setup in order to support loading into flash memory, the bdi needs some information about the used flash devices. Before any other flash related command can be used,...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 20 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 5.2 download to flash memory the bdi supports programming flash memory. To automate the process of downloading to flash memory a codelet can be used. Following an example of suc...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 21 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 supported flash memories: there are currently 3 standard flash algorithm supported. The amd, intel and atmel at49 algorithm. Almost all currently available flash memories can be...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 22 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 note: some intel flash chips (e.G. 28f800c3, 28f160c3, 28f320c3) power-up with all blocks in locked state. In order to erase/program those flash chips, use the init list to unlo...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 23 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 6 telnet interface a telnet server is integrated within the bdi that can be accessed when the bdi is connected via eth- ernet to the host. It may help to invertigate problems an...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 24 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 7 specifications 7.1 bdi2000 operating voltage limiting 5 vdc ± 0.25 v power supply current typ. 500 ma max. 1000 ma rs232 interface: baud rates 9’600,19’200, 38’400, 57’600,115...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 25 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 8 environmental notice disposal of the equipment must be carried out at a designated disposal site. 9 declaration of conformity (ce).

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 26 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 10 warranty abatron switzerland warrants the physical diskette, cable, bdi2000 and physical documentation to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 m...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 27 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 appendices a troubleshooting problem the firmware can not be loaded. Possible reasons • the bdi is not correctly connected with the target system (see chapter 2). • the power su...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 28 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 b maintenance the bdi needs no special maintenance. Clean the housing with a mild detergent only. Solvents such as gasoline may damage it. If the bdi is connected correctly and ...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 29 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 observe precautions for handling (electrostatic sensitive device) unplug the cables before opening the cover. Use exact fuse replacement (microfuse msf 1.6 af). 4 5 4.1 while ho...

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    Bdi ndi jtag debug interface for edge debugger, bdi2000 (ppc4xx) user manual 30 © copyright 1992-2008 by abatron ag v 1.06 c trademarks all trademarks are property of their respective holders..