SAM-BA-MONITOR 2.18

SAM-BA Release Notes 

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Release version: 2.18

Release date: 2.18

1 Overview

The SAM Boot Assistant (SAM-BA) software provides a means of easily 

programming Microchip ARM Thumb-based microcontrollers and microprocessors. 

They are based on a common dynamic linked library (DLL), the sam-ba.dll. SAM-BA use the DLL to 

communicate with the target board.

You are strongly recommended to read through the following release notes 

before completing the installation of SAM-BA v2.18.

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2 Downloading and Installing

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The software can be found and downloaded from Microchip's website at 

http://www.microchip.com/developmenttools/productdetails.aspx?partno=atmel+sam-ba+in-system+programmer 

- sam-ba_2.18.exe (current release) for Windows

  Install files for the SAM-BA package. 

  Execute sam-ba_2.18.exe to install. 

- sam-ba_2.18.zip (current release) for Linux

  Install files for the SAM-BA package only. Uses standard CDC driver

  Unzip the package zip file under a local folder on your PC.

3 Contents

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- sam-ba.dll v1.002 (A dynamic linked library connects AT91SAM-based targets 

  through a USB, JTAG or COM port).

- Segger JLINKARM.DLL 4.91.2.0 (DLL for using J-Link / J-Trace with third-party 

  programs JTAG driver)

- TCL Toolchain including tclsh can be downloaded from the following URL:

  http://www.activestate.com/Products/ActiveTcl/

- Documents

  - SAM-BA User Guide.pdf

  - Releasenote.txt

  - readme.txt

  - usb_notice.html

  - Note for "not factory programmed" devices:

    SAM-BA needs a monitor running if use USB or COM port. 

    "not factory programmed" means that parts are shipped without monitor code.

    To make Sam-BA works for such chips with USB or COM port, we need a proper monitor code running. 

    ASF will include such monitor code as bootloader, Exact feature, such as: USB and/or COM port support, 

    OS support like Windows/Linux, are the feature of the monitor, please check with the monitor code you are using.

    For more information please visit product page at Microchip's website.

   - Note for EDGB users:

    Sam-BA need to work with EDBG firmware version >= 2.11 or later. 

    You can download, install, and perform a firmware upgrade via

    https://gallery.atmel.com/Products/Details/6b4ba34d-d257-4ebb-9936-43952e724047.

    You can also use Atmel Studio 7.0 or above. Please follow the associated document.