ECU Flash Programming via Calibration Interfaces:
- Quick and easy ECU flash programming via dSPACE calibration interfaces DCI-GME1, DCI-GSI1, XCP on CAN, and XCP on USB
- Supports different use cases: stand-alone tool or integrated in CalDesk
- Minimal footprint of flash kernels in ECU code
- Safe ECU flash programming by means of flash projects and consistency check mechanisms
- Wizards for user guidance during flash project configuration
Application Areas
Using the dSPACE ECU Flash Programming Tool, you can program either the whole ECU flash memory or parts of it (bootcode, application code, application data). For example, you can reprogram the ECU with a new software revision or just flash the latest calibration data.
The dSPACE ECU Flash Programming Tool is designed for the ECU development phase and supports the following calibration interfaces:
- DCI-GME1
- DCI-GSI1
- XCP on CAN
- XCP on USB
Key Benefits
The dSPACE ECU Flash Programming Tool comes with CalDesk and can be used either as a stand-alone tool or in conjunction with CalDesk. For instance, you can create a HEX, MOT, or S19 file in CalDesk from a calibration data set and directly invoke the flash tool for ECU flash programming. The tool is based on flash projects that can be set up quickly to configure individual flash programming tasks. Using projects makes it easy and safe for you to flash program the ECU. dSPACE calibration interfaces DCI-GME1 and DCI-GSI1 provide fast USB communication that cuts the total time required for ECU flash programming to a minimum.
Flash Kernel
The dSPACE flash kernel is a small application that is loaded to the ECU´s RAM by the ECU Flash Programming Tool and activated when ECU flash programming is started. The flash kernel consists of the ECU service and the drivers for the flash memory used. The integration of the flash functionality in a separate flash kernel instead of integrating it into the standard ECU application prevents from accidentially programming or erasing the ECU´s flash memory. dSPACE provides consulting and engineering services to help you integrate the flash kernel into your ECU.