S32KのトピックIs it possible to simultaneously use EEPROM (with backup) from bootloader placed in FlexNVM?

Is it possible to simultaneously use EEPROM (with backup) from bootloader placed in FlexNVM?

bhav97 — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:22:59 GMT

Hello

I am trying to achieve a configuration in which I plan to use the following features on a S32K118

1.) EEPROM emulation with size set to 2kB

2.) DEPART set to 1001 to use 24kB of FlexNVM as EEPROM backup and 8 kB as DFLASH

3.) CSec enabled with 3 keys

4.) 256 kB of PFlash is used by the application code

The reference manual mentions the possibility of loading code into the FlexNVM section, however Section 5 of AN12003.pdf (Using S32K148 FlexNVM Memory) says

Any software driver that uses CSEc, EEPROM (writes only) or Flash controller commands must not be placed inFlexNVM’s PFlash.

In the event that my bootloader is placed in the FlexNVM,

1.) will I lose the secure boot options?

2.) will I lose the ability to write to EEPROM (in the bootloader code)?

3.) will I lose the ability to perform CSec operations (in the bootloasder code)?

Re: Is it possible to simultaneously use EEPROM (with backup) from bootloader placed in FlexNVM?

danielmartynek — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:49:23 GMT

Hello bhav97,
Yes, you would not be able to execute EEPROM writes (2) and SCEc commands (3) from DFlash.
You should be able to use Strict Sequential Boot Mode (1) while the core stays in RESET.
But the secure boot is run on PFLASH block starting at address 0.

BR, Daniel

Re: Is it possible to simultaneously use EEPROM (with backup) from bootloader placed in FlexNVM?

bhav97 — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 05:52:13 GMT

Thank you for the clarifications. I will proceed accordingly