NCS v2.7.0 radio_test example for nrf5340 toggle_dcdc_state

[brec]

Greetings,

Is the command toggle_dcdc_state supported in the radio_test sample when compiled for the nRF5340? (https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ncs-latest/page/nrf/samples/peripheral/radio_test/README.html#user_interface)

I see an error when I try to use it:

radio_test:~$ toggle_dcdc_state
toggle_dcdc_state: command not found
radio_test:~$

If it is not supported, what is the default state of the DC/DC converter?

Thanks,

Bob

[JONATHAN LL]

The DCDC state will depend on the configs set in either the board file or configs set for the app image. 

The DCDC stat does not effect what mode the device is in, normal voltage mode or high voltage mode. This is only a function of how the VDD and VDDH pins are connected. 

 https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/topic/ps_nrf5340/chapters/supply/doc/power_supply.html?cp=4_0_0_3_4_0#normal_supply_mode 

and

https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/topic/ps_nrf5340/regulators.html?cp=4_0_0_3_6_0#normal 

Is the command toggle_dcdc_state supported in the radio_test sample when compiled for the nRF5340?

Command does not work it seems. 

I will ask if this is something we can fix or document better. 

Regards,
Jonathan

[brec]

Hi Jonathan,

I was just curious if you got any feedback on the toggle_dcdc_state command.

Thanks,

Bob

[JONATHAN LL]

NCS 2.7 and 53 + the radio test does not seem to work as intended so will have to fix that. 

But, for disabling DCDC, use the nrfjprog command and write to memory. 

So you can use the following:

nrfjprog --memrd 0x50004B00      

nrfjprog --memwr 0x50004B00 --val 0


Set the --val <X> ot 0 or 1, where 1 is enabled and 0 is disabled. 


You can see all the adresses here: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ps_nrf5340/page/regulators.html#ariaid-title10 , and this shows the base adress: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ps_nrf5340/page/regulators.html#d1610e233 


So base address is 0x50004000 or 0x40004000 depending on if you are ins secure ot non secure domain. 

DC/DC enable register for VREGMAIN   =  0x704 
DC/DC enable register for VREGRADIO = 0x904
DC/DC enable register for VREGH         = 0xB00

This way you can test without having to rebuild the application

Regards,
Jonathan

[brec]

FYI, it appears that the radio_test example defaults to enabling the DC-DC converters.

After erasing the part through nRF Connect for Desktop / Programmer utility

PS H:\> nrfjprog --memrd 0x50004704
0x50004704: 00000000 |....|
PS H:\> nrfjprog --memrd 0x50004904
0x50004904: 00000000 |....|
PS H:\> nrfjprog --memrd 0x50004B00
0x50004B00: 00000000 |....|

Then, after flashing a default build of radio_test:

PS H:\> nrfjprog --memrd 0x50004704
0x50004704: 00000001 |....|
PS H:\> nrfjprog --memrd 0x50004904
0x50004904: 00000001 |....|
PS H:\> nrfjprog --memrd 0x50004B00
0x50004B00: 00000001 |....|
PS H:\>

[JONATHAN LL]

This is due to the fact that your are building for a board that has DCDC enabled I belive. 

If you build for a board that has DCDC disabled it should be off. 

You can add some configs in the prj.conf.

CONFIG_BOARD_ENABLE_DCDC_APP=n

CONFIG_BOARD_ENABLE_DCDC_NET=n

CONFIG_BOARD_ENABLE_DCDC_HV=n

and use NCS 2.6.x

Regards,
Jonathan