What we need?
- USB cable
- Windows Host PC
- MCU-LINK PRO
What Do You Gain?
With this firmware upgrade, you will be able to debug the M core of i.MX processors (such as i.MX8 and i.MX9).
Also, the cost advantage due to the MCU-LINK PRO is currently the most affordable debugger available for i.MX processors.
Firmware Upgrade Steps
Install Required Tools
Install the MCUXpresso IDE, or use the MCUXpresso Installer for VS Code to install the necessary software tools.
Download Firmware
Get the latest firmware from the Segger web page
Save Firmware
Save the downloaded firmware in the following directory:
C:\nxp\LinkServer_1.6.133\MCU-LINK_installer\probe_firmware
Backup Old Firmware
Rename the existing firmware file to keep a backup.
Example:
Rename firmware.s19 to old_firmware.s19
Set Jumper and Connect
Place a jumper on J4 and connect the MCU-LINK PRO to the host PC via USB.
Open LinkServer CLI
Launch the LinkServer CLI.
If it's not installed, download it from NXP web page.
Run the Update Script
Execute the following commands in the terminal:
$ cd MCU-LINK_installer
$ scripts\program_JLINK.cmd
Start Firmware Flash
Once the MCU-LINK PRO is detected, press any key to flash the Segger firmware.
Finalize Update
After a successful update, remove the jumper from J4, disconnect and reconnect the MCU-LINK PRO
Verify Installation
You can confirm that the debug probe is recognized using MCUXpresso IDE, or MCUXpresso for VS Code
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