In microcontroller development, HEX and BIN files are like a “dual-track train” for program transmission—the former comes with address tags and checksums, while the latter is a pure binary data stream. Understanding the core differences and applicable scenarios of both is key to avoiding programming errors and optimizing storage space. 1. Essential Differences Pointing to … Read more
Introduction IAP (In-application programming) allows firmware updates over the network without disassembling the device. The firmware of an IAP system typically consists of two parts: the BootLoader Code and the Application Code, stored at different starting addresses: During system operation, the Bootloader program runs first to check the status and determine whether to execute the … Read more
Introduction This article introduces how to use SEGGER’s official software JFlash for program downloading, supporting Hex and Bin files. Downloading and Installing JFlash First, install the JFlash software. After installation, the JLink driver will be installed by default, which includes the following tools: JFlash, primarily used for program downloading and reading. JFlashLite, a mini version … Read more
JLink Usage Tips: Merging Programming Files Introduction IAP (In-Application Programming) allows firmware to be upgraded conveniently over the network without disassembling the device after product release. The firmware in an IAP system generally consists of two parts: the BootLoader Code and the Application Code, stored in different starting address spaces: During system operation, the Bootloader … Read more
Introduction The previous article introduced how to use Keil to download an individual Hex file to a microcontroller. This article explains how to use SEGGER’s official software JFlash for program downloading, supporting both Hex and Bin files. JFlash Download and Installation First, install the JFlash software. Upon completion, the JLink driver will be installed by … Read more
Click the above “Easily Learn Electronics” to follow with one click and easily learn electronic knowledge. Easily Learn Electronics Subscription Account Daily updates of technical articles in the electronics industry and the latest news on microcontrollers, making it easy to learn anytime and anywhere. It’s actually very simple, right? Haha, the power of IAR still … Read more
I have been thinking about this content for a long time, but either I got busy or my writing skills were off, so I never got around to it. Today, I’ll finally share it; otherwise, it would be buried deep in my brain. Haha. The content is quite simple; it’s just about setting up the … Read more
By default, Keil/MDK can generate ***.axf and ***.hex files. To generate a ***.bin file, you first need to know what tool is used for this process. The fromelf.exe conversion tool is part of the development suite provided by ARM, and it is already located in the installation folder when you install MDK. This tool is … Read more