Tracing on ST STM32F769
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This article describes how to get started with trace on the ST STM32F769 MCU. This article assumes that there is already a basic knowledge about trace in general (what is trace, what different implementations of trace are there, etc.). If this is not the case, we recommend to read Trace chapter in the J-Link User Manual (UM08001). The ST STM32F769 MCU implements tracing via pins , so a J-Trace can be used for tracing.
Minimum requirements
In order to use trace on the ST STM32F769 MCU devices, the following minimum requirements have to be met:
- J-Link software version V6.14a or later
- Ozone V2.22o or later (if streaming trace and / or the sample project from below shall be used)
- J-Trace PRO for Cortex-M HW version V1.0 or later
- Tracepin connection like on the STM32F769I-Evalboard (See Specifics/Limitations for more information)
Sample project
Streaming trace
The following sample project is designed to be used with J-Trace PRO and Ozone to demonstrate streaming trace. The project has been tested with the minimum requirements mentioned above and a ST STM32F769I-EVALBOARD. The sample project comes with a pre-configured project file for Ozone that runs out-of-the box. In order to rebuild the sample project, SEGGER Embedded Studio can be used.
ST_STM32F769I-EVAL_16MHz_Traceexample.zip
The maximum supported traceclock speed on the tested evalboard is 50 MHz due to hardware limitations. Theoretically full 108 MHz traceclock should be possible if the hardware is setup accordingly.
Here an example with 50 MHz traceclock: ST_STM32F769_50MHz_TraceExample.zip
Here is one with 108 MHz traceclock: ST_STM32F769_108MHz_Trace.zip
To use the 108 MHz example make sure that no peripherals are connected to the trace lines. If you are using the ST STM32F769I-EVALBOARD check the manual for the needed modifications to enable higher trace speed.
Specifics/Limitations
The STM32F7xx Productfamily has additional pins that can be used for tracing. Usually only 5 Pins are mapped to have the trace functionality. In this case however multiple pinout configurations are possible over different ports even. Should you be using our trace example make sure your physical tracepin connections are equal to the ones on the ST STM32F769I-EVALBOARD. If not adjust the pin initialization accordingly.
