Tutorial I: Dump Entire Flash

The goal of this tutorial is to demonstrate how to dump selected sectors of a flash device or the entire flash device.

To add a dump flash action:

  1. Select the Dump Flash action from the Add Action drop-down list.

    The AddDump Flash Action dialog box appears.

    Figure 1. Add Dump Flash Action Dialog Box
    Add Dump Flash Action Dialog Box
  2. Specify the file name in the File text box. The flash is dumped in this selected file.
  3. Select the file type from the File Type drop-down list. You can select any one of the following file types:
    • Srec - Saves files in Motorola S-record format.
    • Binary - Saves files in binary file format.
  4. Specify the memory range for which you want to add dump flash action.
    • Specify the start address of the range in the Start text box.
    • Specify the end address of the range in the End text box.
  5. Click Add Dump Flash Action.
  6. Click Done.

    The Add Dump Flash Action dialog box closes and the added dump flash action appear in the Flash Programmer Actions table in the Flash Programmer Task editor window.