nRF52832-QFAA-G SDK 15.3 compatibity

[Michael M]

I received the product update notification via email.  I did not see any additional details such as a PCN which documents the exact changes.

So the questions I have are:

1) Will my firmware based on the SDK 15,3 & SD 6.1.1. continue to function correctly if the nRF52832-QFAA-G is utilized instead of the nRF52832-QFAA?

2) Will there be additional documentation on the register differences associated with the access port protection?

3) Will my SES development environment continue to function or is there an update which is forthcoming and necessary?

I look forward to learning the answer to #1 above!

 

Sincerely,

Michael

[Marjeris Romero]

Hi Michael,

Access port protection blocks the debugger from read an write access to all CPU registers and memory-mapped addresses when enabled. Access port protection is enabled and disable differently depending on the build code of the device. See here.

The build code AA-G means that the access port protection is controlled by hardware and software, instead of only hardware for AA.

Both your firmware and your development enviroment can continue being the same regardless of the build code you are using.

Read more about Access port protection here.

Best regards,

Marjeris

[Marjeris Romero]

Hi Michael,

I am sorry but I need to update my answer. As it's explain in the information notice, it is stronly recommended to upgrade to the latest MDK (version 8.40.1 or later) in order to debug the chip if using nRF52832-QFAA-G.

You can download the newest version of the MDK from: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRF-MDK/Download

But there is no need to make changes to your code or to SES.

Best regards,

Marjeris