In this lesson you will learn about various methods available for fast, cost effective in-system programming of SPI/NOR flash memories using the board’s JTAG interface.

What will you learn?

Engineers working in PCB design, development, test and manufacturing.

Who is this course for?

Three distinct approaches to flash programming will be considered. All three methods use only the JTAG interface and do not require additional programming hardware. 

<ol>
<li>Using JTAG Boundary Scan</li>
<li>Using JTAG in conjunction with a microprocessor on the board (faster)</li>
<li>Using JTAG in conjunction with an FPGA on the board (fastest)</li>
</ol>

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You will learn about various methods available for fast, cost effective in-system programming of SPI/NOR flash.

You will learn about various methods available for fast, cost effective in-system programming of SPI/NOR flash. By the end of this course, you will understand the differences between three different methods for in-system flash programming and know the advantages of each. You will learn how to get the fastest, most cost-effective programming solution for your hardware and how the different options fit with the development of a circuit design.This course is for engineers working in PCB design, development, test and manufacturing.

FREE Webinar: High Speed Flash Programming using JTAG

FREE Webinar: High-Speed Flash Programming using JTAG

In this webinar you will learn about various methods available for fast, cost effective in-system programming of SPI/NOR flash. 

How do the different options fit with the development of a circuit design? What are the advantages of each method? 

We will cover three distinct approaches to programming: 

<ol>
<li>Using JTAG Boundary Scan</li>
<li>Using JTAG with a microprocessor on your hardware (faster)</li>
<li>Using JTAG with an FPGA (fastest)</li>
</ol>

Learning about various methods available for fast, cost effective in-system programming of SPI/NOR flash and about their advantages. Exploring three distinct approaches to programming: Using JTAG Boundary Scan, Using JTAG with a microprocessor on your hardware (faster, Using JTAG with an FPGA (fastest).

 High-Speed Flash Programming using JTAG

Includes: Online video access for 12 weeks (can be extended by 1 month for FREE) The first lesson is available after payment, then next lessons open every 7 days1 certificate (if you complete activities) 100% money-back guarantee up to 30 days from order

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XJTAG specializes in enabling engineers to swiftly debug, test, and program complex electronic circuit boards, streamlining design, development, and manufacturing processes. With a focus on innovative product development and high-quality technical support, the company caters to a diverse array of industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, manufacturing, networking, and telecommunications.XJTAG's global presence is supported by an extensive network of over 50 experienced distributors and technology partners, ensuring clients worldwide can access their products and services. By delivering exceptional solutions that facilitate efficient electronic circuit board management, XJTAG helps industries optimize their operations and achieve greater success.

XJTAG

XJTAG specializes in enabling engineers to swiftly debug, test, and program complex electronic circuit boards, streamlining design, development, and manufacturing processes. With a focus on innovative product development and high-quality technical support, the company caters to a diverse array of industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, manufacturing, networking, and telecommunications.

With over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry, Robert Feranec is a distinguished engineer who has contributed to numerous high-profile projects. His diverse roles include hardware designer at VOIPAC Technologies and senior hardware engineer at EUROTECH.Robert is known for his expertise in the field of hardware design, particularly in the areas of PCB design, signal integrity, and high-speed digital design. In addition to his role as a founder and CEO of FEDEVEL, he is a passionate content creator on YouTube. There, he provides valuable tips, tricks, and tutorials on PCB design and electronics engineering. Robert's commitment to education and innovation continues to inspire and empower the next generation of electronics engineers.

Robert Feranec

With over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry, Robert Feranec is a distinguished engineer who has contributed to numerous high-profile projects. His diverse roles include hardware designer at VOIPAC Technologies and senior hardware engineer at EUROTECH.

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Philip Salmony

With a diverse skill set, Philip's areas of specialization span from high-speed, mixed-signal electronics for industrial drones to cutting-edge audio electronics.He is also a sought-after industrial consultant and content creator for Altium. Philip holds a degree in Electronics and Control Systems Engineering from the University of Cambridge, England, and is certified by IPC CID+, demonstrating his expertise in the industry..

Steven is a power system engineering veteran with over 40 years of experience. As a globally acclaimed authority, Steve frequently lectures and conducts workshops on Power Integrity and Distributed Power System Design. He has been awarded the DesignCon 2017 and EDICON 2017 Best Paper Awards, and was a winner of the Jim Williams ACE Award for Contributor of the Year (2015), as well as DesignCon 2023 Engineer of the Year award. Steve is also a two-time Test & Measurement Test Engineer of the Year Finalist.With numerous publications and books on power supply and distribution network performance, including his latest book "Power Integrity Using ADS" (2020), Steve is a leading authority in the field. Additionally, he is the founder of AEi Systems, specializing in modeling and worst-case circuit analysis for high reliability industries. He is also the founder and CEO of PICOTEST.com, which is a company specializing in instruments and accessories for high-performance power systems and distributed system testing.

Steve Sandler

Steven is a power system engineering veteran with over 40 years of experience. As a globally acclaimed authority, Steve frequently lectures and conducts workshops on Power Integrity and Distributed Power System Design. He has been awarded the DesignCon 2017 and EDICON 2017 Best Paper Awards, and was a winner of the Jim Williams ACE Award for Contributor of the Year (2015), as well as DesignCon 2023 Engineer of the Year award. Steve is also a two-time Test & Measurement Test Engineer of the Year Finalist.

Keith has dedicated his career to solving real-life interference problems in high-tech products and systems across various industries. Graduating with a B.Sc (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College London in 1972, he specialized in analogue circuit design and electromagnetic field theory, earning Upper Second Class Honours (Cum Laude).Throughout his career, he has managed critical projects, such as developing a new range of microwave test instruments (the 6200 series) for Marconi Instruments. As a Chartered Electrical Engineer since 1978 and a Group 1 European Engineer since 1988, Keith has authored numerous papers on EMC and EMC for Functional Safety. He has also held leadership roles in professional organizations, including chairing the IEE's Professional Group (E2) on Electromagnetic Compatibility and the IEE's Working Group on 'EMC and Functional Safety', and serving as the UK expert for the IEC 61000-1-2 maintenance team.

Keith Armstrong

Years in Electronic Design and Management

EMC Specialist & Chartered Electrical Engineer

Keith has dedicated his career to solving real-life interference problems in high-tech products and systems across various industries. Graduating with a B.Sc (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College London in 1972, he specialized in analogue circuit design and electromagnetic field theory, earning Upper Second Class Honours (Cum Laude).

An experienced electronics engineer with a deep-seated passion for open-source hardware and a fervent belief in the power of KiCAD. Excels in the entire hardware design process, from concept to prototype to manufacturing, utilising KiCAD as the primary tool for creating electronic designs.The journey into electronics unfolds gradually, fueled by a deep-seated passion for creating. Formal education commences in a technical high school and culminates at the Czech Technical University in Prague. Proficient in digital electronics, with a strong foundation in mixed-signal systems and a moderate level of knowledge in analog electronics.Fulfilment comes from projects that deliver tangible results and contribute to the advancement of technology. Believes that even the most modest projects can hold immense value, providing valuable learning experiences and opportunities to showcase skills.

Petr Dvorak

An experienced electronics engineer with a deep-seated passion for open-source hardware and a fervent belief in the power of KiCAD. Excels in the entire hardware design process, from concept to prototype to manufacturing, utilising KiCAD as the primary tool for creating electronic designs.

The founder and principal EMC consultant, who brings extensive expertise in power electronics, digital electronics, electric machines, and product design. With a PhD from Newcastle University's Electrical & Electronics Engineering department, where his research focused on novel power switching schemes to reduce EMI emissions, Min's work has been widely cited in research papers. He has worked as an EMC specialist on milestone projects with Dyson Technology in the UK, establishing EMC capabilities for the Dyson Electric Vehicle project.Following that, he joined Cherry Clough Consultants Ltd to provide independent expertise in cost-effective EMC design worldwide. Now he works as a principal EMC consultant in Mach One Design Ltd. Dr. Min Zhang's in-depth knowledge and proven track record in designing cutting-edge electronics and electric machines with minimal EMC issues make him a valuable asset in helping you achieve efficient and cost-effective product designs.

Min Zhang

The founder and principal EMC consultant, who brings extensive expertise in power electronics, digital electronics, electric machines, and product design. With a PhD from Newcastle University's Electrical & Electronics Engineering department, where his research focused on novel power switching schemes to reduce EMI emissions, Min's work has been widely cited in research papers. He has worked as an EMC specialist on milestone projects with Dyson Technology in the UK, establishing EMC capabilities for the Dyson Electric Vehicle project.

With nearly 20 years of experience developing CPU and network chips for high-performance computing systems and several years as founder and CEO of Redwood EDA, Steve Hoover brings a great deal of industry knowledge to his courses.Steve holds a BS in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MS in computer science from the University of Illinois. He contributed to multiple generations of Alpha microprocessors at DEC and Compaq as well as Itanium and Xeon server projects and Omni-Path HPC network switch microarchitecture for Intel. Recognizing the urgency for a new design paradigm, Steve left Intel to found Redwood EDA in 2015. He is fostering an open-source hardware ecosystem with the introduction of makerchip.com, and he is actively contributing to the evolution of the Transaction-Level Verilog standard.

Steve Hoover

With nearly 20 years of experience developing CPU and network chips for high-performance computing systems and several years as founder and CEO of Redwood EDA, Steve Hoover brings a great deal of industry knowledge to his courses.

With a decade of hands-on experience in Altium Designer and Altium Enterprise Systems, this engineering expert is passionate about training professionals to maximize their proficiency and efficiency using these powerful tools. Gaining extensive knowledge through his work as a hardware developer at IDS-Imaging Development Systems GmbH, Sven has managed the transition to Altium Designer, implemented Altium Vault and Altium Concord Pro, and overseen PLM integration.Over the years, he has continued to broaden, extend, and deepen his expertise through numerous development projects. Sven is the founder of the company EDATRON Solutions GmbH (link→ <a href='https://www.edatron-solutions.com/en' style='color: white; text-decoration: underline;'>https://www.edatron-solutions.com/en</a>), where he currently leads practical Altium training sessions. These sessions take place both at the customer's location and at a training center in Germany. As a skilled trainer, Sven has successfully supported several customers in implementing Altium's enterprise products, as well as consulting about Altiums software solutions.

Sven Ingelfinger

With a decade of hands-on experience in Altium Designer and Altium Enterprise Systems, this engineering expert is passionate about training professionals to maximize their proficiency and efficiency using these powerful tools. Gaining extensive knowledge through his work as a hardware developer at IDS-Imaging Development Systems GmbH, Sven has managed the transition to Altium Designer, implemented Altium Vault and Altium Concord Pro, and overseen PLM integration..

A talented FPGA engineer with degrees in Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton, Jordan also has a patent pending for an innovative electronic monitoring device. Proficient in FPGA development, digital electronics, circuit board design, and VHDL design and modeling of hardware systems, his expertise is rooted in embedded systems.His passion for engineering extends beyond academia, as he actively pursues diverse interests that allow him to further develop his skills. These include mobile application development, PCB layout and assembly, computer application programming, and various other electrical engineering pursuits, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and innovation in the field.

Jordan Christman

A talented FPGA  engineer with degrees in Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton, Jordan also has a patent pending for an innovative electronic monitoring device. Proficient in FPGA development, digital electronics, circuit board design, and VHDL design and modeling of hardware systems, his expertise is rooted in embedded systems.

Sierra Circuits excels in providing high-quality, quick-turn PCBs and medium production runs, prioritizing rapid delivery and unmatched product quality. Committed to offering customers exceptional resources and knowledge, their industry-leading circuit boards are designed to withstand even the most extreme conditions.One striking example of their product resilience is a cubesat board that not only survived a catastrophic rocket explosion but also remained undamaged after plummeting back to earth. It is important to emphasize that their cubesat board was not the cause of the explosion. Sierra Circuits' steadfast dedication to engineering and innovation ensures their position at the forefront of the industry, meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

Sierra Circuits

Sierra Circuits excels in providing high-quality, quick-turn PCBs and medium production runs, prioritizing rapid delivery and unmatched product quality. Committed to offering customers exceptional resources and knowledge, their industry-leading circuit boards are designed to withstand even the most extreme conditions.

Voipac provides scalable and compact COMs and SBCs, covering all of the technologically and development demanding parts, significantly cutting customers’ new products time-to-market.Since 2002, Voipac team has served numerous satisfied customers from all over the world. Its focus is to maintain close links with not only other commercial companies, but also with the technical institutes and university students that will once graduate and become the driving force of the future development teams.

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