Datasheet
dsPIC33FJ32MC302/304, dsPIC33FJ64MCX02/X04 AND dsPIC33FJ128MCX02/X04
DS70291G-page 74 © 2007-2012 Microchip Technology Inc.
5.2 RTSP Operation
The dsPIC33FJ32MC302/304, dsPIC33FJ64MCX02/
X04 and dsPIC33FJ128MCX02/X04 Flash program
memory array is organized into rows of 64 instructions
or 192 bytes. RTSP allows the user application to erase
a page of memory, which consists of eight rows (512
instructions) at a time, and to program one row or one
word at a time. Table 31-12 shows typical erase and
programming times. The 8-row erase pages and single
row write rows are edge-aligned from the beginning of
program memory, on boundaries of 1536 bytes and
192 bytes, respectively.
The program memory implements holding buffers that
can contain 64 instructions of programming data. Prior
to the actual programming operation, the write data
must be loaded into the buffers sequentially. The
instruction words loaded must always be from a group
of 64 boundary.
The basic sequence for RTSP programming is to set up
a Table Pointer, then do a series of TBLWT instructions
to load the buffers. Programming is performed by
setting the control bits in the NVMCON register. A total
of 64 TBLWTL and TBLWTH instructions are required
to load the instructions.
All of the table write operations are single-word writes
(two instruction cycles) because only the buffers are
written. A programming cycle is required for
programming each row.
5.3 Programming Operations
A complete programming sequence is necessary for
programming or erasing the internal Flash in RTSP
mode. The processor stalls (waits) until the
programming operation is finished.
The programming time depends on the FRC accuracy
(see Table 31-19) and the value of the FRC Oscillator
Tuning register (see Register 9-4). Use the following
formula to calculate the minimum and maximum values
for the Row Write Time, Page Erase Time, and Word
Write Cycle Time parameters (see Table 31-12).
EQUATION 5-1: PROGRAMMING TIME
For example, if the device is operating at +125°C, the
FRC accuracy will be ±5%. If the TUN<5:0> bits (see
Register 9-4) are set to ‘b111111, the minimum row
write time is equal to Equation 5-2.
EQUATION 5-2: MINIMUM ROW WRITE
TIME
The maximum row write time is equal to Equation 5-3.
EQUATION 5-3: MAXIMUM ROW WRITE
TIME
Setting the WR bit (NVMCON<15>) starts the
operation, and the WR bit is automatically cleared
when the operation is finished.
5.4 Control Registers
Two SFRs are used to read and write the program
Flash memory:
• NVMCON: The NVMCON register (Register 5-1)
controls which blocks are to be erased, which
memory type is to be programmed and the start of
the programming cycle.
• NVMKEY: NVMKEY (Register 5-2) is a write-only
register that is used for write protection. To start a
programming or erase sequence, the user
application must consecutively write 0x55 and
0xAA to the NVMKEY register. Refer to
Section 5.3 “Programming Operations” for
further details.
5.5 Flash Programming Resources
Many useful resources related to Flash programming
are provided on the main product page of the Microchip
web site for the devices listed in this data sheet. This
product page, which can be accessed using this link,
contains the latest updates and additional information.
5.5.1 KEY RESOURCES
• Section 5. “Flash Programming” (DS70191)
• Code Samples
• Application Notes
• Software Libraries
• Webinars
• All related dsPIC33F/PIC24H Family Reference
Manuals Sections
• Development Tools
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7.37 MHz FRC Accuracy()% FRC Tuning()%××
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RW
11064 Cycles
7.37 MHz 10.05+()1 0.00375–()××
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1.435ms==
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RW
11064 Cycles
7.37 MHz 10.05–()1 0.00375–()××
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1.586ms==