What's wrong with M4 reset (M4_RST) on LPC43x0?

[danstahlke]

The errata sheet says M4_RST is not functional on LPC43x0.  But I tried it on LPC4370 revisions C and D and it seems to work.  Is the errata wrong, or is this function broken in some subtle way?

If M4_RST really can't be used, is there a way to simulate reset (for the purpose of a bootloader) without resetting GPIO configuration?  I don't like the pulses that come out of the I/O pins when doing a hard reset.

[jeremyzhou]

Hi  Dan Stahlke,

Thank you for your interest in NXP Semiconductor products and 

the opportunity to serve you.

1) Is there a way to simulate reset (for the purpose of a bootloader) without resetting GPIO configuration?  

-- Unfortunately, there is no workaround.

Have a great day,

TIC

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[danstahlke]

Do you happen to know why M4_RST is listed as non-functional in the errata?  I've been using it and it seems to work fine.

[jeremyzhou]

Hi Dan Stahlke,

Thanks for your reply.

I don't know the reason and I'll confirm with the AE for checking.

Thanks for your information.

Have a great day,

TIC

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