Flash memory array integrity check on MPC5746C

VinayYammanuru · ‎08-04-2025

Hello,

We are working on checking the flash memory array integrity check on MPC5746C.
Based on the steps mentioned in the MPC5746C reference manual we have written the function. When execute this function, continuous reset is happening.

Besed on the steps, below code is written. And it is giving continuous reset in while loop. But if I keep breakpoints and go step by step it is working.

Could you check once and provide your feedback or solution?

static void WaitForAIDBitSet(uint32_t timeout)
{
volatile int delay;
for (delay = 0; delay < 1000; delay++) { __asm__ volatile ("nop"); }
while ((C55FMC.UT0.B.AID == 0) && (timeout > 0U))
{
timeout--;
}
}

uint8 Flash_Memory_Integrity_Test(void)
{
uint32_t misr_result[10];

/* Disable watchdog */
Wdg_modeSwitchInt(FALSE);

/* Step 1: Enter UTest Mode */
C55FMC_UT0 = 0xF9F99999;

/* Step 2: ECC Config - Disable ECC error reporting */
C55FMC.MCR.B.EER = 0; // ECC Event Reporting
C55FMC.MCR.B.SBC = 0; // Single Bit Correction

/* Step 3: Configure PFLASH read behavior */
PFLASH.PFCR1.B.RWSC = 0x04; // Wait States
PFLASH.PFCR1.B.APC = 0x01; // Prefetch Enable

/* Step 4: Select flash blocks to test via SELx */
C55FMC.SEL0.R = 0x00FF0FFC;
C55FMC.SEL1.R = 0x00000000;
C55FMC.SEL2.R = 0x00000000;
C55FMC.SEL3.R = 0x00000000;

/* Step 5: Use sequential addressing */
C55FMC.UT0.B.AIS = 1;

/* Step 6: Seed the MISR registers */
C55FMC_UM0 = MISR_SEED;
C55FMC_UM1 = MISR_SEED;
C55FMC_UM2 = MISR_SEED;
C55FMC_UM3 = MISR_SEED;
C55FMC_UM4 = MISR_SEED;
C55FMC_UM5 = MISR_SEED;
C55FMC_UM6 = MISR_SEED;
C55FMC_UM7 = MISR_SEED;
C55FMC_UM8 = MISR_SEED;
C55FMC_UM9 = MISR_SEED;

/* Step 7: Start Array Integrity Operation */
C55FMC.UT0.B.AIE = 1;

/* Step 8: Wait for AID = 1 (operation complete) */
WaitForAIDBitSet(0xFFFFFF); // Add a timeout limit

/* Step 9: Read back MISR values */
misr_result[0] = C55FMC_UM0;
misr_result[1] = C55FMC_UM1;
misr_result[2] = C55FMC_UM2;
misr_result[3] = C55FMC_UM3;
misr_result[4] = C55FMC_UM4;
misr_result[5] = C55FMC_UM5;
misr_result[6] = C55FMC_UM6;
misr_result[7] = C55FMC_UM7;
misr_result[8] = C55FMC_UM8;
misr_result[9] = C55FMC_UM9;

/* Step 10: Clear AIE */
C55FMC.UT0.B.AIE = 0;

/* Step 11: Enable watchdog back if needed */
Wdg_modeSwitchInt(TRUE);

/* Step 12: Compare MISR results */
if ((misr_result[0] == MISR_UM0) &&
(misr_result[1] == MISR_UM1) &&
(misr_result[2] == MISR_UM2) &&
(misr_result[3] == MISR_UM3) &&
(misr_result[4] == MISR_UM4) &&
(misr_result[5] == MISR_UM5) &&
(misr_result[6] == MISR_UM6) &&
(misr_result[7] == MISR_UM7) &&
(misr_result[8] == MISR_UM8) &&
(misr_result[9] == MISR_UM9))
{
return FLS_SAFE_STATE_INACTIVE;
}
else
{
return FLS_SAFE_STATE_ACTIVE; // Integrity check failed
}
}

petervlna · ‎08-04-2025

Hello,

Since reset is not happening when you are in debug mode, I would assume that issue is caused by some timer. Like SWT which is disabled by debuggers.

You can read reset reason from the RGM [FES/DES] registers.

Best regards,

Peter

VinayYammanuru · ‎08-07-2025

The reset is occurring because of a Machine Check Exception.

I also have another question - how can we validate the calculated MISR signature value? In other words, how can we determine whether the signature we’re getting is correct?

Could you please share sample code that calculates and validates the MISR signature value in order to complete the array integrity checks?

petervlna · ‎08-08-2025

Hello,

I also have another question - how can we validate the calculated MISR signature value? In other words, how can we determine whether the signature we’re getting is correct?

Validation Strategy Overview

Calculate the MISR signature for a known memory region (e.g., a test array).
Compare the result against a precomputed reference signature (golden value).
If the values match, the memory content is considered valid.

Could you please share sample code that calculates and validates the MISR signature value in order to complete the array integrity checks?

#include "MPC5746C.h" // Replace with actual header for your environment

#define ARRAY_SIZE 256
#define CRC_BASE_ADDRESS 0xFF000000 // Replace with actual CRC module base address

uint32_t test_array[ARRAY_SIZE] = { /* Fill with known values */ };
uint32_t expected_signature = 0x12345678; // Replace with your golden MISR value

void init_crc_module(void) {
// Enable CRC module clock
// Configure CRC settings (polynomial, seed, etc.)
// This is platform-specific and may require register-level access
}

uint32_t calculate_misr_signature(uint32_t *data, uint32_t size) {
volatile uint32_t *crc_data_reg = (uint32_t *)(CRC_BASE_ADDRESS + 0x04); // Data input register
volatile uint32_t *crc_result_reg = (uint32_t *)(CRC_BASE_ADDRESS + 0x10); // Result register

for (uint32_t i = 0; i < size; i++) {
*crc_data_reg = data[i];
}

return *crc_result_reg;
}

int main(void) {
init_crc_module();

uint32_t signature = calculate_misr_signature(test_array, ARRAY_SIZE);

if (signature == expected_signature) {
// Signature matches
// Memory integrity is validated
} else {
// Signature mismatch
// Possible memory corruption
}

return 0;
}

You can have a look at this example, it is for same C55 flash module.

https://community.nxp.com/t5/MPC5xxx-Knowledge-Base/Example-MPC5744P-FlashArrayIntegrityCheck-test-S...

Best regards,

Peter

VinayYammanuru

We did not understand how the tool works to calculate the expected Golden signature.

Could you please provide the steps to calculate the expected signature. and How the tool present in the example works?

petervlna

Hello,

The function compares the actual MISR values of the flash blocks with the expected values from output.txt.

To setup a MISR tool you can refer to detailed readme.txt and folder start address examples.

Attached is the complete tool, as it seems that some doc/example files are missing from the one in web example.

Hope this will clear all doubts.

Best regards,

Peter