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The value shown must be “0008” or higher; otherwise the debugger will not recognize the CC2540. If the
firmware is “0007” or less, the firmware will need to be updated.
To update the firmware, click the “…” button next to the “Flash image” text box, and select the following
file:
C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\Extras\ccdebugger\cebal_fw_srf05dbg.hex
With the “Erase, program and verify” selected under “Actions”, click the “Perform actions” button. This
will update the CC Debugger firmware to version “0013”.
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The process will take around 10 seconds. Once complete the “EB firmware rev” value should change to
“0013”. The debugger should now be able to recognize the CC2540.
5.3.2 Reading or Writing a Hex File to the CC2540
To read or write a hex file to the CC2540, select the “System-on-Chip” tab. The connected CC2540
should be detected and show up in the list of devices. Under “Flash image” select the desired hex file that