How to flash a .bin at a specific flash offset on i.MX RT1064 using PEMicro Multilink LC?

[shreya_v16]

Hi,

I’m working with an i.MX RT1064 and using a PEMicro Multilink LC debug probe.

I need to program a bootloader and application at different offsets in program flash. For example, the bootloader would be placed at the start of flash and the application at a defined offset.

With the i.MX RT1064 EVK, I was able to use LinkFlash to program a .bin file at a specified flash address. However, I’m now using the PEMicro Multilink LC and would like to know what the equivalent programming workflow is.

I cannot merge the bootloader and application into a single .bin, because the application is part of a partitioned firmware layout and needs to be signed as a separate firmware image. Therefore, I need to keep the bootloader and application as separate binaries and program the application at its designated flash offset.

What external programming application/tool should I use with the PEMicro Multilink LC to flash a .bin file at a specific address/offset on the i.MX RT1064?

Ideally, I would like to be able to select the .bin file, specify its destination address, and program it directly, without having to merge the bootloader and application into a single binary.

Thanks!

[Gavin_Jia]

Hi @shreya_v16 ,

NXP LinkServer/LinkFlash supports programming a standalone .bin file at a specified address, but it does not support the PEMicro Multilink LC probe.

To continue using the PEMicro Multilink LC, please use PEmicro PROG-HL-ARM (PROGACMP). Recent versions support the QB command. Therefore, the bootloader and signed application can remain separate and be programmed at their respective addresses without merging them.

Please refer to:

1. https://www.pemicro.com/products/product_viewDetails.cfm?product_id=15320181

2. https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/user-guide/PROGACMP_UM.pdf

Best regards,
Gavin

[shreya_v16]

Hi @Gavin_Jia,
Thank you for your prompt reply. Yes, I am aware of PROG-HL-ARM (PROGACMP) but as you know it is a paid tool. I was looking for any free alternatives. Please suggest if you know of any