04-20-2010 11:37 AM
I have a project that could benefit from the LabVIEW Embedded development system for the ARM Cortex-M3. There isn't enough money in the project to justify buying the development system, so we would have to rent it.
However, I haven't been able to locate any information here on burning code to MCU chips as they roll off the production line in the future. I have considered using the JTAG port, but 3rd party programmers are in the $3,000 range.
What low-cost solutions do you recommend?
Thanks in advance,
Jeff
04-21-2010 12:29 AM
Without JATG programmer also we can download code in our kit by serial or USB communication.
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04-21-2010 12:56 AM
Thanks for your quick reply.
However, I am puzzled. It seems you are referring to a development board that can be loaded with code in at least 3 different ways. I already know which development board I want to use. My problem is that I haven't found a low-cost means of loading program code into an MCU in a production environment.
I want rent the Cortex-M3 development system and develop the code. Then, I want to be able to download that code into Cortex-M3 MCUs at any time, even after the rental period has expired.
What I am asking for is advice on how to do this without unnecessary expense. I am trying to find the information on the net, but am apparently not using the correct search terms because I keep getting presented with extraneous information.
Jeff
04-21-2010 05:09 PM - edited 04-21-2010 05:10 PM
Hi Jeff,
One my colleagues has a Microchip PICkit, which works like a flash drive for storing the Microchip code and downloading the code to any chip with the push of a button. It was about $40, and it really seems like what you're looking for. Since you're using the Cortex-M3, I suggest that you contact Texas Instruments, who manufacture that chip, to see if they have anything similar for their hardware.
Good luck!
04-21-2010 05:22 PM
LaRisa,
Thanks. Should have thought of that.
Jeff