NGX Technologies LPC1788 Xplorer++ User manual

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LPC1788/LPC4088
Xplorer++

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About NGX Technologies
NGX Technologies is a premier supplier of development tools for the ARM7, ARM Cortex M0, M3 and
M4 series of microcontrollers. NGX provides innovative and cost effective design solutions for embedded
systems. We specialize in ARM MCU portfolio, which includes ARM7, Cortex-M0, M3 & M4
microcontrollers. Our experience with developing evaluation platforms for NXP controller enables us to
provide solutions with shortened development time thereby ensuring reduced time to market and lower
development costs for our customers. Our cost effective and feature rich development tool offering, serves
as a testimony for our expertise, cost effectiveness and quality.
Contact Information:
NGX Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
#12, 20th Cross, Malagala, Nagarabhavi 2nd Stage
Bengaluru - 560091
Phone- [phone] / 23188306
email:[e-mail]
CE certification:
NGX Technologies LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ board has been tested for radiated emission as per
EN55022 class A standard. The device is under the limits of the standard EN55022 class A and hence CE
marked. No other test have been conducted other than the radiated emission (EN55022 class A standard).
The device was tested with the ports like USB, Serial, and Power excluding the GPIO ports. Any external
connection made to the GPIO ports may alter the EMC behavior. Usage of this device under domestic
environment may cause unwanted interference with other electronic equipment’s. User is expected to take
adequate measures. The device is not intended to be used in and end product or any subsystem unless the
user re-evaluates applicable directive/conformance.

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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................4
2.0 LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ Development Tool Setup.....................................................................5
2.1 ULINK2/ME and KEIL .....................................................................................................................5
2.2 Installation & Configuration of KEIL software.................................................................................5
2.3 Configuration of ULINK2/ME Debugger..........................................................................................9
2.4 Configuring Internal Flash...............................................................................................................10
2.5 Setup for ULINK2/ME and LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ Board................................................13
3.0 LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ firmware Development......................................................................18
3.1 Creating the sample (Blinky) project in KEIL.................................................................................18
3.2 Executing the sample project in KEIL.............................................................................................37
4.0 Creating bin file....................................................................................................................................39
5.0 LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ Programming.....................................................................................40
5.1 Programming options.......................................................................................................................40
5.1.1 Programming LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ using Coflash and ColinkEx................................41
6.0 Restoring LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ to Factory Defaults............................................................44
6.1 ULINK2/ME and KEIL ...................................................................................................................44
7.0 Schematic & Board Layout..................................................................................................................45
7.1 Schematic.........................................................................................................................................45
7.2 Board layout.....................................................................................................................................45
8.0 CHANGE HISTORY...........................................................................................................................46
8.1 Change History.................................................................................................................................46

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document is the User Manual for LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++; a cost effective evaluation platform
for NXP’s LPC1788 MCU. This document reflects its contents which include system setup, debugging,
and software components. This document provides detailed information on the overall design and usage
of the board from a systems perspective.
Before proceeding further please refer the Quick Start Guide for LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ features,
unboxing and verification. Kindly refer to the product page for LPC1788 and product page for LPC4088
for the latest information.
(Note: LPC1788 and LPC4088 Micro-controllers are pins compatible. This User Manual is also
applicable to LPC4088 Xplorer++ board. The LPC1788 sample example works with LPC4088.)
Note: To restore the Factory Default for ‘LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ Board’ kindly refer to section
6.0

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2.0 LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ Development Tool Setup
2.1 ULINK2/ME and KEIL
NGX’s MCU evaluation platforms are not coupled tightly with any one particular combination of IDE and
debugger. The following sections will explain the setup for KEIL and ULINK2/ME as the IDE and
debugger respectively.
2.2 Installation & Configuration of KEIL software
The Installation of KEIL (MDK-ARM V4.54) software is explained below:
Step 1: Open the KEIL setup
Fig.1

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Step 2: Click on Next.
Fig.2
Step 3: To accept the agreement, click the check box and click Next.
Fig.3

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Step 4: Provide the destination path and click on Next
Fig.4
Step 5: Fill your personal information and click on Next
Fig.5

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Step 6: Click on Next
Fig.6
Step 7: Keil µVision 4.54 Setup is completed, click Finish.
Fig.7

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2.3 Configuration of ULINK2/ME Debugger
The configuration flow of ULINK2/ME Debugger is explained below:
Step 1: Open the KEIL blinky project downloaded from the website and click on the ‘Target Options’.
Fig.8
Step 2: The window opens as shown in the following image. Next click on Debug and then select the
‘ULINK2/ME Cortex Debugger’ as shown in the following image.

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Fig.9
Step 3: Next click on the ‘Settings Option’, the ‘Cortex-M Target Driver Setup’ window opens then select
SW port. After selection of the SW port the ULINK2/ME detected is as shown in the following image.
Fig.10
Click OK to complete the ‘ULINK2/ME Debugger configuration’.
(Note: The Cortex M3 can be programed using SW or JTAG).
2.4 Configuring Internal Flash
Step 1: Open the KEIL blinky project, and then click on the ‘Target Options’.

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Fig.11
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Step 2: The window opens as shown in the following image, click on Utilities and select ‘ULINK2/ME
Cortex Debugger’.
Fig.12
Step 2: Select ‘Update Target before Debugging’ check box, click on ‘Settings Options’ and in ‘CortexM
Target Driver setup’ click Add and select ‘LPC17xx IAP 512kB Flash programing algorithm’ and click
add.

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Fig.13
Click OK to complete the ‘ULINK2/ME Debugger and Internal Flash configuration’.

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2.5 Setup for ULINK2/ME and LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ Board
Option A: With ULINK-ME debugger
To run the KEIL examples you will need the following and the image shows the each components:
•ULINK-ME
•10-pin ribbon cable
•LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ Board
•USB AM to Micro B cable
Fig.14
Steps to setup the ULINK-ME and LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ Board:
(Note: Please refer keil knowledgebase article for connecting ULINK2/ME 10-pin ribbon cable to NGX
Xplorer++)
Step 1: Connect one end of 10-pin ribbon cable to ‘ULINK-ME 10-pin box header’ as show in the
following image.
Fig.15

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Step 2: Connect other end of 10-pin ribbon cable to ‘10-pin box header’ of the LPC1788/LPC4088
Xplorer++ board as shown in the following image.
Fig.16
Step 4: Connect one end of ‘USB AM to Micro B’ cable to LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ board and other
end to computer and connect one end of ‘USB AM to Micro B’ to ULINK-ME and other end to computer
as shown in the following image.
Fig.17

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Step 5: The setup is now ready to be used for development with KEIL IDE and ULINK-ME.
Option B: With ULINK2 debugger
The LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ board has on board ‘10-pin SWD/JTAG box header’; ensure that the
ULINK2/ME must have ‘10-pin SWD/JTAG’ support for development. The ULINK2 debugger, ‘20-pin
to 10-pin adapter’ and 10-pin ribbon cable are not a part of the LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ package,
the user needs to buy separately.
To run the KEIL examples you will need the following and the image shows the each components:
•ULINK2
•ARM JTAG to Cortex JTAG Adapter (20-pin to 10-pin Adaptor)
•10-pin ribbon cable
•LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ Board
•One USB AM to Micro B cable
Fig.18
Steps to setup the ULINK2 and LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ Board:
(Note: Please refer keil knowledgebase article for connecting ULINK2/ME 10-pin ribbon cable to NGX
Xplorer)
Step 1: Connect the one of 10-pin ribbon cable to ‘20-pin to 10-pin adapter’ as shown in the following
image.

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Fig.19
Step 2: Connect other end of 10-pin ribbon cable to ‘10-pin box header’ of the LPC788-Xplorer++ board
as shown in the following image.
Fig.20
Step 3: Now connect the ‘ULINK2 20-pin’ cable to ‘20-pin to 10-pin adapter’ as shown in the following
image.

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Step 4: Connect one end of ‘USB AM to Micro B’ cable to LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ board and other
end to computer, connect one end of ‘USB type B’ to ULINK2 and other end to computer as shown in the
following image.
Fig.22

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Step 5: The setup is now ready to be used for development with KEIL IDE and ULINK2.
3.0 LPC1788/LPC4088 Xplorer++ firmware Development
3.1 Creating the sample (Blinky) project in KEIL
Steps to create the sample (Blinky) project:
Step 1: Open a KEIL IDE.
Fig.23
Step 2: Click on Project->New uVision Project… as show below.
Fig.24

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Step 3: Create a new folder in downloaded sample example folder and rename to Blinky_test and select
Blinky_test folder click Open.
Fig.25
Step 4: Give a project name, example: ‘Blinky_test’ and click Save.

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Fig.26
Step 5: Select the NXP (found by Philips) and search for the controller.
Fig.27
Step 6: Select LPC1788 controller and click OK.