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Rev. 01 3 September 2008 Application note



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Keywords Network, Ethernet, Bootloader
Abstract Developing a secondary bootloader using Ethernet.


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1. Introduction
The NXP LPC2000 series flash microcontrollers provide the user a convenient way to
update the flash contents in the field for bug fixes or product updates. This can be
achieved using the following two methods:
In-System Programming: In-System programming (ISP) is programming or
reprogramming the on-chip flash memory, using the boot loader software and UART0
serial port. This can be done when the part resides in the end-user board.
In Application Programming: In-Application (IAP) programming is performing erase and
write operation on the on-chip flash memory, as directed by the end-user application
code.
A secondary bootloader allows the users application code to be downloaded using
alternative channels other than the standard UART0 used by the primary bootloader (on-
chip). Possible secondary bootloaders can be written for USB, Ethernet, SPI, SSP, CAN,
and even I/Os. The secondary bootloader utilizes IAP as a method to update the users
application code.
This application note will use Ethernet as an example for developing the secondary
bootloader. The code was tested using the LPC2378 and the Keils MCB2300 evaluation
board. This code can be easily modified to work with LPC23xx and LPC24xx series
microcontrollers that have an enabled Ethernet block.
The following sections will present a guideline for development and implementation of the
Ethernet secondary bootloader design, configuration, and test.
2. Bootloader design
As with any bootloader, the user needs to select an appropriate bootloader entry
mechanism for the secondary bootloader. It can be through a dedicated hardware pin or
through software handshake.
Upon power-up, the secondary ISP bootloader needs to check the entry mechanism. If
valid, the secondary ISP bootloader will be executed. If the entry mechanism is not valid,
then the code will jump to the user code address.
Within the secondary ISP bootloader, an agreed communication protocol with the outside
world is required.
It is worth noting that even when the secondary bootloader is installed on the chip, the
primary on-chip bootloader will always execute after reset or power up. However, the
primary bootloader entry mechanism can be deactivated using the Code Read Protection
feature found in the LPC2000 devices. In other words, by enabling CRP3, the default ISP
entry mechanism (determined by checking P0.14 for the LPC214x or P2.10 for the
LPC23xx/24xx devices) will be bypassed, allowing user code, in this case the secondary
bootloader, will always be executed after reset or power up.
2.1 Entry mechanism
2.1.1 Dedicated hardware pin
The secondary ISP bootloader checks the status of a pin to determine if the entry is valid.
This is the easiest way since no post processing is needed.

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2.1.2 Activity indicator LED
While the microcontroller has entered into the Ethernet bootloader, it will activate the
Activity Indicator LED. This LED shows that the bootloader is currently running.
2.1.3 Software handshake
In some applications, the system is required to share existing pins or limited pins, the
Ethernet bootloader will have to perform some form of handshaking to ensure necessary
conditions are met before entering.
2.1.4 Channel selection
In many applications, serial communication is preferred because it saves on I/O pins.
In this application note, the focus will be on the Ethernet communications channel.
All bootloaders have some form of Host-Slave relationship. Usually, the host device (in
this case the windows workstation), will be initiating the communication. The host can be
a PC or another embedded system. With this relationship, the bootloader developer will
need to consider the effort needed for developing and testing the Slave software
interface.
In the LPC2000 family supports an on chip UART bootloader. Although this utility has the
ability to use the UART channel it is NOT support. FlashMagic provides support for the
UART channel. The Ethernet host software will be discussed further in section 4.
Remark: FlashMagic can be downloaded for free at:
http://www.nxp.com/redirect/flashmagictool.com/
2.2 Bootloader exit
Upon completion or timeout, the exit strategy is usually a reset or power cycle with the
application removing the Entry condition (before next power on). It is also possible to
issue the ISP GO command, allowing the controller to be redirected to the user
application.
3. Target design
3.1 Prerequisites
It is assumed that the microcontroller has an enabled Ethernet block found in the
LPC23xx/24xx series.
The assigned Media Access Controller (MAC) Address on the controller must be a
unique address that must not be duplicated on the same Layer 2 broadcast collision
domain.
Remark: When connecting directly from a workstation to the microcontroller a crossover
Ethernet cable may be needed.
Only one node may establish communications with the microcontroller at any given time.
3.2 Communications design
The ISP/IAP communications protocol was originally designed to be used with the UART
serial interface and already handles the handshaking" procedure. To keep the overhead
on the embedded system to a minimum the Ethernet will function as simple means of
setting packet filters and transporting data without any synchronization.

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To mimic an initial synchronization process with the microcontroller, the Host will send a
?<CR><LF> to the microcontroller and wait for a Synchronized<CR><LF> to be sent
back. As the Host receives the Synchronized<CR><LF> string, it will also reply with
Synchronized<CR><LF> and wait for an OK<CR><LF>. After the synchronization
has been established, the host will send the unlock code U 23130<CR><LF>.
Remark: In case of a communication error, the microcontroller has to be reset and the
synchronization and unlock procedure have to be repeated.
3.2.1 User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
The UDP packet itself is a connectionless oriented protocol in which the transmitting
node doesnt care if the packet arrives at its destination. UDP has the advantage that it
doesnt need to maintain an active handshaking session to transfer data, making it
more suitable on systems with limited resources.


(1) Depiction of the combined Layers 2, 3, and 4
Fig 1. Data encapsulation

The Ethernet bootloader accepts data based upon Layer 2 frames by checking the
destination address of each frame the Ethernet controller receives. To simply the
development process on the windows platform the .NET framework is used to transmit
UDP packets. UDP packets however are encapsulated within the Layer 2 frame,
meaning that the actual data needed for the Ethernet bootloader within each frame is
offset.
For the microcontroller to send data back to the host, it needs to swap the destination
and source fields from the Layer 2, 3, and 4 headers. Additionally, it needs to perform a
checksum calculation with the data returned from the ISP handler.
3.2.2 Filters
After the microcontroller received the synchronization packet (?), it will only respond to
packets that have the identical source MAC address, UDP source port and UDP

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destination port. This feature is implemented for additional protection to prevent stray
packets from interfering in the communication session.
3.2.3 EMAC descriptors
A typical windows workstation will generally be able to transmit data at a much higher
rate than an embedded system. Since the Ethernet packets are connectionless, the
Ethernet controller doesnt care if it lost a packet or not. However, the ISP/IAP protocol
requires the host send 20 UUEncoded data packets without receiving any
acknowledgment until after the 20
th
packet. In order to prevent the loss of data packets
due to the limited buffer, the EMAC descriptors have been modified.
The descriptor size has been modified to only accept up to 120 bytes of Layer 2
Ethernet data.
The number of Rx descriptors has been increased from 4 to 25 to buffer the 20
UUEncoded data packets.
The number of Tx descriptors has been decreased from 4 to 3 to accommodate the
additional Rx descriptors.
In typical applications the Layer 2 payload is around 1500 bytes, thus the user must
ensure that no other node is sending anything to that particular microcontroller.
Remark: LPC23xx/24xx Rev - will not work properly using the given EMAC descriptor
settings. See the Ethernet.3 in the LPC23xx/24xx errata sheet.
3.2.4 Checking for incoming data
In order for the bootloader to check if a packet has arrived, it polls a circular receive
buffer and checks to see if the number of packets consumed matches the number of
packets produced. The Ethernet hardware increments the MAC_RXPRODUCEINDEX
and the Ethernet driver will increment the MAC_RXCONSUMEINDEX. While the two
values match, the bootloader waits for a packet.
Remark: When the MAC_RXCONSUMEINDEX and MAC_RXPRODUCEINDEX
indexes match, the receive buffer is empty.
3.3 Modifying the bootloader
3.3.1 Setup File (sbl_config.h)
This file configures the secondary bootloader. The user should change this according to
their application.


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Fig 2. Keils uVision Configuration Wizard for the sbl_config.h header


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Table 1. Configuration parameters for sbl_config.h
Configuration Parameter Definitions
Flash Configuration
USER_SECTOR_START Flash sector that contains the user code entry point
USER_START_SECTOR_ADDRESS Address of USER_SECTOR_START
USER_END_SECTOR Last flash sector that contain user code
USER_END_SECTOR_ADDRESS Address of USER_END_SECTOR
CRP (Code Read Protection) Sets the Code protection value (CRP1,2,3)
Update Entry Pin
ISP_ENTRY_GPIO_REG (Port) Port address used by the Entry Pin
ISP_ENTRY_PIN (Pin) Pin number used by the Entry Pin
Interface Selection
USE_ETHERNET (Interface) Selects interface method, Other disables Ethernet
Ethernet Options
ETHERNET_DEBUG (Use Debug) Enables or Disables UART0 debug output
MYMAC_6 (MAC_6) 1
st
Byte of the MAC Address
MYMAC_5 (MAC_5) 2
nd
Byte of the MAC Address
MYMAC_4 (MAC_4) 3
rd
Byte of the MAC Address
MYMAC_3 (MAC_3) 4
th
Byte of the MAC Address
MYMAC_2 (MAC_2) 5
th
Byte of the MAC Address
MYMAC_1 (MAC_1) 6
th
Byte of the MAC Address
Activity Indictor LED
LED_ENABLED (Enabled) Enabled or Disables Status LED
PORT2_PIN (Select LED) Select the LED pin of Port 2 (0-7)
Remark: The MAC Address follows the following format:
MAC_6 - MAC_5 - MAC_4 - MAC_3 - MAC_2 - MAC_1
3.3.2 Entry pin
This specifies which pin is used to detect whether or not the Ethernet bootloader should
start after reset.
3.3.3 Activity indicator LED
When the Activity Indicator LED is blinking it indicates that the Ethernet bootloader is
currently running in ISP mode.

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3.3.4 Ethernet debug
The Ethernet Debug option allows the user to enable or disable the UART0 debug
information output. See UART Debugging for configuration details.
3.3.5 Code Read Protection (CRP)
The secondary Ethernet bootloader can be configured with the LPC23xx/24xx series
CRP. Specifics on how CRP works can be found in the LPC23xx/24xx user manual.
Table 2. CRP
CRP explanation CRP Status
The user flash can be read or written. No CRP
The user flash content cannot be read but can be updated. The flash memory
sectors are updated depending on the new firmware image
CRP1
The user flash content cannot be read but can be updated. The entire user
flash memory should be erased before writing the new firmware image.
CRP2
The user flash content cannot be read or updated. The Ethernet bootloader
ignores the Entry Mechanism and always executes the user application if
present. If user application is not present then the bootloader is executed.
CRP3
3.4 Modifying the user application
Since the secondary Ethernet bootloader also resides in the user flash space, the user
code application needs to be modified. The bootloader resides in the first two sectors (0,
1) in flash memory. The application entry point needs to be modified such that it doesnt
overlap with the bootloaders code.

Fig 3. Flash memory layout


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To maximize the flash memory, the user application should start immediately after the
bootloader at 0x0000 2000 (Start of sector 2).

(1) Modify the Application Codes entry point
Fig 4. Sample blinky code
In Keils uVision, the application entry point can be changed in Debug >> Options for
Target >> Target. Change the IROM1 address to 0x2000.
4. Ethernet flash utility
4.1 Prerequisites
The Ethernet Flash utility requires:
.NET 2.0 Framework
Installed and configured windows compatible Ethernet card
Remark: Before attempting to execute any of the Ethernet Utilitys functions in Network
mode, the Ethernet card must have already have established an active link. See
Connectivity Link.

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Fig 5. Ethernet flash utility

4.2 Ethernet channel
Upon opening the Ethernet Flash utility, the application will open in Network mode.
Generic default settings pertaining to the network configuration are applied.

Fig 6. Network mode selection
A network connection with the target board will be established upon the first attempt to
execute a Program Function, described in section 4.3. After a session has been
established, the user cannot change any of the network settings. If a communication
failure occurs or if the application goes into Serial mode, the network session will be
terminated. After the network connection is terminated, the user must reset the target
board before other communication attempts can be made.
Remark: The Buffer menu option is not supported while the application is in Network
mode.
4.2.1.1 Application configuration
To configure the network communications the user must supply the following parameters:

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Table 3. Ethernet network configuration
Description of the Ethernet parameters
Name Purpose
MAC Address Specify the MAC Address of the target board to communicate with.
IP Address Specify an unused IP address to be assigned to the target board
during the communications session.
Src (Source) Port Specify the Hosts local port number (0 - 65535).
Dst (Destination) Port Specify the port number the target board is listening to (0 - 65535).
Time Out Specify the time duration the application will wait for a reply from the
target board.
Remark: All except of the IP Address can be kept in their default values. The IP Address
should be modified such that it can communicate on the workstations Ethernet adapter.
MAC address
Important: This value must match the MAC Address assigned to the target board.
The Ethernet bootloader does not have the capability of responding to ARP (Address
Resolution Protocol) requests. To ensure windows will generate the proper UDP packets
for the destined target board, the programmed MAC address needs to be supplied.
The application will make a system call to the ARP command and create a static ARP
entry using the supplied MAC Address. This entry is deleted after the network session is
terminated or if the windows system is rebooted.
The MAC Address field will turn red if doesnt follow the correct format.
Remark: The MAC Address must follow the following format using hexadecimal digits:
Format: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
Example: 0c-1d-12-e0-1f-10
IP address
The microcontroller doesnt need to have an IP Address assigned; however for the host
to communicate with the controller it requires one. The required IP Address must be
unique address that isnt used on the network. Windows will use that IP Address to select
the correct Ethernet card to transmit the UDP packet. If the IP Address is already used
by another node, that particular station will start replying, causing interference with the
network communications.
The IP Address field will turn red if doesnt follow the correct format.
Remark: The IP Address must follow the following format using decimal digits (0-255):
Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Example: 192.168.0.100
Source port
The source port is a logical port number that is opened when communications are
initiated. This value can be from 0 65535. 0 will allow the windows workstation to
automatically assign a port to the UDP connection.
Destination port

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The destination port is a logical port number that target board is listening to. This is
useful for debugging purposes while using a network monitoring software. This value can
be from 0 65535. 0 will allow the windows workstation to automatically assign a port to
the UDP connection.
Time out
The Time Out value sets a time during on how long the application will wait for a reply
back from the target after a packet has been sent. In Network mode this value roughly
corresponds to units in seconds.
Connectivity link
Before attempting to execute any of the Ethernet Utilitys functions in Network mode, the
Ethernet card must have already have established an active link.

(1) Network Link is Active
Fig 7. Windows network link indicator
Caution: If the link was not active on the first attempt, the static ARP entry will not
resolve to the correct Ethernet adapter. You may however manually delete the static
ARP entry using the ARP command and then try again.

(1) The controllers MAC Address has been mapped to the Ethernet adapter on the 192.168.0.1
interface
Fig 8. ARP command
4.2.1.2 Windows configuration
Direct connection
A direct connection with the target board is possible using a Cat5/e cross-over Ethernet
patch cable. In order to create a consistent interface, a static IP Address assignment to
the windows Ethernet adapter is recommended. This can be done by going to the

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Network Connections window, selecting the desired Ethernet adapter, and then
selecting File >> Properties.


Fig 9. Adapter properties
After having opened the adapter properties window, scroll down the text box to select the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item and click on Properties.

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Fig 10. Static adapter configuration
Specify a desired unique IP Address and the subnet mask (in this case IP: 192.168.0.1
with Mask: 255.255.255.0) and then click OK on both windows.
Local Area Network (LAN) connection
There are many ways of configuring a LAN which are out of the scope of this
documentation; hence contact your local administrator to provide the necessary
assistance. The following are key requirements:
If the target board connects directly to a Layer 2 appliance (Switch), use a regular
Cat5/e patch cable.
The target board and the windows workstation must be within the same Layer 2
(switched) collision domain.
The windows workstation should be configured to communicate on the network.
The IP Address specified in the application must not already exist on the network.
The destination and source ports specified in the application must not be filtered by
any network appliances.
4.3 Program functions
The following functions are available for use with either the Ethernet or serial
bootloaders, unless noted otherwise.

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Before using any of the following functions, specify the necessary network / serial
communication parameters.
The results of each program function are displayed in the status bar and/or as a
message box.
4.3.1 Uploading code
Specify the hex file of the user application and click on the Upload to Flash button.

Fig 11. Upload and compare flash program functions
If the Execute Code after Upload is checked, it will automatically execute the flashed
code after upload.
4.3.2 Comparing code
Using the same hex file as with the Upload to Flash function, you may perform a code
comparison by clicking on Compare Flash. This function will compare the specified file
with the contents of the flash. It can be used to verify prior Upload function executions.
If the file contents matches with the contents in flash, a message box will appear stating:
File Compare Passed!
4.3.3 Erasing code
When erasing in Network mode, you must not use the Entire Device radio button
selection. Sectors 0 and 1 are occupied by the Ethernet bootloader. An attempt to erase
these sectors will cause an error in network mode.

Fig 12. Specifying flash sectors
Select the Selected radio button and specify the sectors to be erased. The sectors are
specified in the Start and End Sector fields. The maximum value in the End Sector is
dictated by the device selected from the Device drop-box.
No restrictions in Serial Mode.

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4.3.4 Blank check
In Network mode, Blank Check has the same constraints as the erase function. If the
Entire Device radio button is selected, the blank check function will always fail because
the network bootloader resides in the first two sectors in flash. For this reason, the
remaining sectors should be specified using the Start and End Sector fields.
The results of the Blank Check are displayed in a message box.
4.3.5 Read part ID
The Read function will read the Part ID and the Firmware version of the LPC2xxx;
however, only the LPC23xx/24xx microcontrollers are supported in the Network Flash
Utility. If the device is recognized then the Device drop-box selects that particular
device and disables any changes. If the device is not recognized then a Type not
supported message box will appear and the user has the option of manually selecting a
device from a family of similar microcontrollers.

(1) The values have been populated by the Read Program function
Fig 13. Device information
4.3.6 Manual reset (serial mode only)
In Network mode, the Manual Reset function is not available. In Serial mode, this
function will trigger a reset if the development board supports it.
4.4 Command line arguments
Automated command line features are not available in network mode.
However, by supplying log as an argument, the application will open in DEBUG mode.
This mode will allow the developer to see the incoming and outgoing ISP commands.
The Ethernet Utility Installer creates a DEBUG MODE link for the application in the
Start Menu.

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(1) Incoming and Outgoing ISP command are displayed in the bottom text field.
Fig 14. Ethernet utility in DEBUG MODE
5. Testing
The secondary Ethernet bootloader has been tested and verified to work on the
LPC2368, LPC2378, and LPC2478.
5.1 Network connectivity
Before attempting to execute one of the Program Functions the user must ensure that
the network card has proper connectivity. Some of the items to check are:
Does the Ethernet Card have a proper configuration?
If the target board is connected directly to the windows workstation, is a cross-over
cable used instead of a regular Cat5/e patch cable?
Is there a duplicate IP Address for the microcontroller already on the network?
Has the development board been reset and do the network link and indicator LEDs
light up?

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5.2 ISP responses
The microcontroller responses to ISP commands that are documented in the
LPC23xx/LPC24xx user manual.
Synchronization must be established before any Program Functions are executed.
Details on synchronization are described in Section 3.2. Afterwards, any of the given ISP
command codes can be sent to the microcontroller. In turn, it will send back the matching
response codes that are documented in the LPC23xx/LPC24xx user manual.
5.2.1 Debugging mode
The Ethernet Flash Utility is started in debugging mode by passing log as command
line argument, see Section 4.4.
Remark: Flash upload and compare speeds are greatly reduced by having the
debugging information enabled.
5.2.2 Network traffic monitoring
A network traffic monitor can be used to capture incoming and outgoing data packets on
a particular Ethernet interface. The Ethernet bootloader uses UDP formatted data
packets.
5.2.3 UART debugging
If the bootloader is built with the ETHERNET_DEBUG enabled, then it will output
debugging information onto the UART channel. This information can be easily viewed
using Windows HyperTerminal.
Bits per second: 57600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1


Fig 15. Sample UART debugging output

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Remark: Flash upload and compare speeds are greatly reduced by having the
debugging information enabled.
6. Conclusion
Using the sample Ethernet bootloader source code and the Ethernet Flash utility, the
user can develop different bootloaders that can utilize the Ethernet channel. The Flash
Utility allows for a quick way to upload user applications onto flash without special
hardware.


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8. Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................... 3
2. Bootloader design............................................... 3
2.1 Entry mechanism................................................... 3
2.1.1 Dedicated hardware pin ........................................ 3
2.1.2 Activity indicator LED ............................................ 4
2.1.3 Software handshake.............................................. 4
2.1.4 Channel selection.................................................. 4
2.2 Bootloader exit ...................................................... 4
3. Target design....................................................... 4
3.1 Prerequisites ......................................................... 4
3.2 Communications design........................................ 4
3.2.1 User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ............................. 5
3.2.2 Filters .................................................................... 5
3.2.3 EMAC descriptors ................................................. 6
3.2.4 Checking for incoming data................................... 6
3.3 Modifying the bootloader ....................................... 6
3.3.1 Setup File (sbl_config.h)........................................ 6
3.3.2 Entry pin................................................................ 8
3.3.3 Activity indicator LED ............................................ 8
3.3.4 Ethernet debug...................................................... 9
3.3.5 Code Read Protection (CRP) ................................ 9
3.4 Modifying the user application............................... 9
4. Ethernet flash utility ......................................... 10
4.1 Prerequisites ....................................................... 10
4.2 Ethernet channel ................................................. 11
4.2.1.1 Application configuration .................................. 11
4.2.1.2 Windows configuration..................................... 13
4.3 Program functions ............................................... 15
4.3.1 Uploading code ................................................... 16
4.3.2 Comparing code.................................................. 16
4.3.3 Erasing code ....................................................... 16
4.3.4 Blank check......................................................... 17
4.3.5 Read part ID........................................................ 17
4.3.6 Manual reset (serial mode only) .......................... 17
4.4 Command line arguments ................................... 17
5. Testing ............................................................... 18
5.1 Network connectivity ........................................... 18
5.2 ISP responses..................................................... 19
5.2.1 Debugging mode................................................. 19
5.2.2 Network traffic monitoring.................................... 19
5.2.3 UART debugging................................................. 19
6. Conclusion......................................................... 20
7. Legal information .............................................. 21
7.1 Definitions............................................................ 21
7.2 Disclaimers.......................................................... 21
8. Contents.............................................................22



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NXP B.V. 2008. All rights reserved.
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Date of release: 3 September 2008