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Is it possible to copy ADE7xxx source code using IAR?

Hi. So, i have this energy meter board utilizing a ADE7566, and i would like to know if it's possible to copy its source code into a hex file on my computer using IAR Embedded Workbench, and how to do it. If not, is there a alternative way to do it? I'm sorry if this is a too elementary question, i'm kinda new to microcontrollers. Thank you in advance.

  • Hi Lusca

    Yes. You can extract the source code of the chip as hex/bin file. But if you are trying to comprehend the code, this might not be of much help. Are you trying to do this for getting the code from one of our evaluation boards? In that case, I can share the hex file of the same with you. If not, kindly explain what you are trying to achieve and I can help you accordingly. 

    Regards

    hmani

  • It's a simple one phase meter, not the eval board. I'm trying to develop a meter of my own, so i'm taking this one as reference. Even if i can't translate the hex properly maybe it could serve as a backup code, so i could reprogram the microcontroller, experiment with the board, and get it back to its original state whenever i want. It's a academical project by the way. I think i wasn't very clear, sorry, but i would just like to read the programmable memory from this ADE7566. So, how could i do this? Thank you for your answer.

  • Hi Lusca

    If it is a meter, the code is probably protected, and if that is the case, you will read back all locations as FFs.

    I will be able to help you if you are using one of our evaluation boards. If it is some other meter, it is not possible for me to help you extract their hex file.

    Regards

    hmani