ds30 Loader

• The "standard" boot loader.
• Uses an optimized binary communication protocol.
• Hex file parsing is done on the host.
• Delivery includes documentation, GUI and console applications.
• Small flash footprint.
• .NET (.dll) and native (.a) API are available, sold separately.
• Secure version available.

ds30 HEX Loader

• Uses a very simple ascii communication protocol.
• Hex file parsing is done on the target.
• Delivery includes documentation, communication protocol and sample applications written in C, C# and Python.
• Easy to add boot loader support to any application.
• Secure version available.

ds30 SD Card Loader

• For boot loading from a SD card.
• Based on FatFs.
• Secure version available.

ds30 SD Card Loader is a boot loader that supports the following of Microchip’s microcontroller families:

• PIC18F
• PIC24F
• PIC24H
• PIC24E
• dsPIC30F
• dsPIC33F
• dsPIC33E
• PIC32

Main features

• Supports FAT16 and FAT32 file systems
• Performs write verification in firmware
• Boot loader is protected from being overwritten
• Secure version is available

Package content

• Target firmware for a single PIC/dsPIC.
• Documentation.
• HEX file encryption utility with secure version.

Pricing

Boot loader package

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ds30 HEX loader is a boot loader that supports the following of Microchip’s microcontroller families:

• PIC16F
• PIC18F
• PIC24F
• PIC24H
• PIC24E
• dsPIC30F
• dsPIC33F
• dsPIC33E
• PIC32

Its intended use is in embedded systems where it is not possible to run the ordinary ds30 Loader clients. It uses as very simple ascii protocol where the hex file is simply sent line by line to the boot loader. This makes it very easy to implement support in the users embedded application.

Main features

• Supports CAN, UART, I²C and SPI operation
• Performs write verification in firmware
• Boot loader is protected from being overwritten
• Delivered with the protocol description and sample applications (C, C#, Python)
• Secure version is available

Package content

• Target firmware for a single PIC/dsPIC.
• Documentation including protocol description.
• Sample applications written in C, C# and Python.
• HEX file encryption utility with secure version.

Pricing

ds30 Loader boot loader package

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ds30 Secure loader is a security enhanced boot loader that supports the following of Microchip’s microcontroller families:

• PIC16F
• PIC18F
• PIC24F
• PIC24H
• PIC24E
• dsPIC30F
• dsPIC33F
• dsPIC33E
• PIC32

Information

Please see the Secure Loader – product brief for more information.

Usage example

ds30 Loader is a boot loader that supports the following of Microchip’s microcontroller families:

• PIC12F
• PIC16F
• PIC18F
• PIC24F
• PIC24H
• PIC24E
• dsPIC30F
• dsPIC33F
• dsPIC33E
• PIC32MX
• PIC32MZ
• PIC32MM

Main features

• UART, CAN or USB communication
• Writes flash, EEPROM, and configuration registers
• Rarely needs linker script modification
• Graphical host applications available for Windows
• Command line host applications available for Windows, Linux and macOS
• Performs write verification in firmware
• Boot loader is protected from being overwritten
• .NET and C APIs are available

Usage example

.NET API

The ds30 Loader .NET API is a powerful yet easy to use a API to add boot loader functionality to a .NET application. It supports UART and CAN operation, secure and standard boot loaders.

The .NET API is delivered with one C# sample application, one VB.NET sample application, a usage description and a complete reference documentation.

Host applications

A wide range of host applications are available. The boot loader includes two .NET clients; one graphical UI and one console application. They run on Windows, Linux and macOS.

A native console application can be purchased separately. It is available for Windows x86/64, Linux x86/64/Arm/PowerPC/MIPS and macOS x64.

End-user GUI

The ds30 Loader end-user GUI is a very easy to use ds30 Loader client that is suitable for distribution to end-users. It is customized with your product name, company name, and company logotype.

The application consist of a single executable file for ease of distribution. It supports all the settings that are available in the ordinary ds30 Loader GUI. Both standard and secure firmware are supported.

It is available as a .NET application that runs on Windows. It may also work in Linux using the Mono framework, contact us to get the latest information.

Documentation

ds30 Loader – main manual

ds30 Loader – firmware manual

ds30 Loader – gui manual

ds30 Loader – console manual

Package content

• Target firmware for a single PIC/dsPIC.
• Host applications, .NET GUI and command line applications that runs on Windows, Linux and macOS.
• Documentation.
• HEX file encryption utility with secure version.

Pricing

ds30 Loader boot loader package

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This is a small utility that merges an application hex file with a boot loader hex file. The resulting hex file may be used in production. Writing a single hex file instead of writing the boot loader and the application separately saves valuable time.

ds32 HEX Merger has the following functionality:

• Merges a application hex file and a ds30 Loader hex file.
• Detects flash collision between boot loader and application hex file.
• Main flash export selection, all pages or only used ones.
• Boot flash source selection, boot loader or application hex file.
• EEPROM source selection, boot loader or application hex file.
• Configuration bits source selection, boot loader or application hex file.