Why I am getting problem in pin, clock configuration and debugging for mcxn546v in MCUXpresso IDE?

[Elakiya]

I am beginner in MCUXpresso IDE, I have tried to test my own PCB with MCU MCXN546V and its UART2 pins TX and RX were connected to Neoway N58 IoT board. So I created a fresh project to test the UART protocols and peripherals. But I have received error at debugging given below

[MCUXpresso Semihosting Telnet console for 'MCXN546_Project JLink Debug' started on port 63440 @ 127.0.0.1] SEGGER J-Link GDB Server V8.44 - Terminal output channel.

Later I tried to include SDK for MCXN546V zip file from the dashboard and dragged and dropped, but still I am facing error in added the zip and after adding getting error in clocks, pins configurations. I attached the shreenshot with this post. Please share any example project with MCXN546V pin, clock configurations for uart test.

[Habib_MS]

Hello @Elakiya,

The error occurs because the SDK was generated using the ARMGCC option. This option is intended specifically for use with MCUXpresso IDE for VS Code.

If you plan to use MCUXpresso IDE, you must instead choose “Other” and then select MCUXpresso IDE, as shown in the image below:

Once you download the correct SDK, simply drag and drop the file into the “Installed SDKs” view inside MCUXpresso IDE to install it.
You can also download SDKs by following the steps mentioned in this post. Even though the example is for the RT1060, the process is exactly the same for the MCXN546.

For help with Config Tools, there is a User Guide available on this page, which may be helpful.

If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to let me know.

BR
Habib

[Elakiya]

Hello, @Habib_MS, Thanks for your response, I have tried to include the proper SDK download for MCUXpresso IDE from the NXP dashboard "other" option. But after freshly reinstalling MCXN546 sdk file, and creating the project, the pin, clock configuration are not opening, I am facing issue with configuration which is shown in screen shot. If anyone have MCXN546V chip SDK for custom PCB chip with MCUXpresso IDE,

 

please share.

[Habib_MS · Accepted solution]

Hello @Elakiya,

This problem seems to be closely related to the communication between the debugger and the core. Most likely, this problem may be due to the software. To address it more effectively, could you please share the full log output from your terminal? This will help me obtain more detailed information and work a more precise solution.

However, since this topic is diverging from the original question, would you mind creating a new community post so we can continue the support there? Feel free to tag me. I will be happy to keep assisting you in the new thread.

BR
Habib

[Elakiya]

Thanks @Habib_MS, you have solved configuration part in my board issue. For debugger issue we will discuss in the new community post. Thanks for your guidence.

[Habib_MS]

Hello @Elakiya,
The issue is caused by incorrect information stored in SDK package new project template, specifically in the file called "clock_config.c", there is incorrect ID of the package:

To work around the issue, in SDK package you downloaded please set package_id as is shown in the file called "pin_mux.c":

Making this change I am able to use config tools for MCXN546.

If you experience any issue, do not hesitate to let me know.
BR
Habib.

[Elakiya]

Hello @Habib_MS ,  Thanks a lot, after making changes in package_id I can open pin and clock configurations, but after that I tried to flash and debug this project code to my PCB board through segger J-Link, once I start my debugging it stuck inside the file startup_mcxn546_cm33_core0.c as shown in screen shot.  And in console tab I am getting 

[MCUXpresso Semihosting Telnet console for 'MCXN546_Project JLink Debug' started on port 60310 @ 127.0.0.1]

SEGGER J-Link GDB Server V8.44 - Terminal output channel


If I try to pause and resume, it is entering to break page and showing "Break at address "0x20018040" with no debug information available, or outside of program code."

Kindly give solution for this, with example project

[Habib_MS]

Hello @Elakiya,
Please follow the points mentioned in this post:
MCUXpresso + Jlink - Cannot convert encoding - NXP Community

If the issue persists, do not hesitate to let me know.
BR
Habib

[Elakiya]

Hello @Habib_MS , Thank you very much for sharing the steps, but even after following the steps, I am getting same issue. Is it any memory issue or PCB power pins issue? I could not identify it. I have shared the screenshot and PCB design circuit diagram png file in this post please check and let me know. Thanks in advance. 

[Elakiya]

When I try to add MCXN546 SDK zip to MCUXpresso IDE , I get this error, why?  
The added SDK zip file is properly downloaded from the NXP dashboard, but still why this issue?

Please guide to solve this issue