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Note: The exact steps vary wildly depending on the specific chip and software you are using. Always consult the documentation for your specific hardware. However, the general workflow looks like this:
| Scenario | How RF Flasher helps |
|----------|----------------------|
| Production flashing | Batch flash + verify RF calib in < 8 sec/unit |
| Field firmware update | OTA-prep via serial + RF sanity check |
| RF troubleshooting | Sweep band to locate interference |
| Hobbyist prototyping | Flash & test new radio settings instantly |
Before flashing, use the utility to read the Bootloader Token. Many modern utilities support dual-image banks. Flash to the secondary bank first and set a "boot test" timer. If the device doesn't check in after 60 seconds, the bootloader reverts automatically.
Connect your hardware dongle to the device’s programming pins (GND, VCC, CLK, DIO, etc.). Open the RF Flasher Utility on your PC, select the correct COM port, select your firmware file, and hit "Flash."
Manufacturing environments face three primary bottlenecks regarding RF programming:
For factory automation, you cannot rely on GUI clicks. Here is a PowerShell script that loops until a device is found:
while ($true)
$result = & "C:\ti\SmartRF Studio 7\rf-flasher.exe" -l
if ($result -match "CC2652")
Write-Host "Device found. Flashing..."
& ".\rf-flasher.exe" -w "ble5_stack.hex" -p COM7 --verify
break
Start-Sleep -Seconds 2
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