µVISION: ATMEL FLIP AS DOWNLOAD UTILITY

Information in this article applies to:

• µVision Version 2.34
• µVision Version 3.00

QUESTION

I want to use Atmel Flip together from the Flash Download button in µVision. I am using an USB device (AT89C5132). Is there a way to use the USB interface instead of the COM interface for Flash download?

ANSWER

Yes, the Atmel Flip installation comes with an utility called BatchISP. This utility plugs directly into µVision and can then be invoked from the Flash - Download button.

The µVision Device Database contains pre-configured command line strings for the BatchISP utility. However, you need to enter the correct path to the BatchISP.EXE program under Project - Options - Utility. Since the path depends on your installation, it is not possible to supply a correct entry. An sample path may look like:

Command: C:\Program Files\ATMEL\FLIP 2.4.0\bin\batchisp.exe

You may even change the programming interface from serial to USB, COM, or other supported interfaces. To do this, just change the Arguments string in the Project - Options - Utility dialog. The following string will use the USB interface (you need to install the USB driver for correct operation):

Arguments: -device $D -hardware USB -operation MEMORY FLASH LOADBUFFER %H PROGRAM

MORE INFORMATION

• Atmel FLIP Online User's Guide

SEE ALSO

• Application Note 156: Modifying the Keil MCBx51 Board for ISP-FLASH Programming
• MON51: USING WITH DEVICES WITH EXTERNAL PROGRAM LOCK BITS
• GENERAL: ATMEL FLASH PROGRAM UTILITY FLIP

Last Reviewed: Monday, February 14, 2005