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RE: [lpc2000] Re: FLASH Security

2005-12-18 by Joel Winarske

Yes Phillips, please comment.  Jaya, thanks for bringing this up.

Joel

> Can Philips comment if Quick-Pulse parallel programming can void CRP?
> 
> I am advised parallel programming used to load on-chip flash from
> scratch can also read on-chip flash.
> 
> You can find which list parts can be access this way by looking at
> PP/ISP/IAP column for LPC2000 series here:
> 
> http://www.microem.ru/pages/ARM/files/Microcontrollers%20selection%20guide
> %2009_2005.pdf
> 
> Note that all parts without external memory interface can be be
> parallel programmed.
> 
> Parts with external memory interface however do not support parallel
> programming.  I am told this is because these devices can be forced to
> boot via external memory (by twiddling pins during reset) and allow
> external code to initialise on-chip flash from scratch.
> 
> I need the above clarified ASAP before I can advise clients that their
> code on LPC part shipped to customers is really protected from preying
> eyes.

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