bladeRF xA5 Flashing failed

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mikerf
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bladeRF xA5 Flashing failed

Post by mikerf »

Hello
I've got a problem with autoload feature on bladeRF xA5, here is the log:

c:\Program Files\bladeRF>bladerf-cli -v verbose -L hostedxA5.rbf
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/backend/usb/libusb.c:642] Using libusb version: 1.0.22.11312
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/backend/usb/libusb.c:519] Found a bladeRF (idx=5)
[DEBUG @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/backend/usb/libusb.c:191] Bus 003 Device 031: Nuand bladeRF 2.0, serial 14e9a723825f45a2925cd7f9efbef8ce
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/backend/usb/libusb.c:409] Mutex name: Global\bladeRF-14e9a723825f45a2925cd7f9efbef8ce
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/backend/usb/usb.c:106] Changing to USB alt setting 0
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf2/bladerf2.c:293] Read Firmware version: 2.4.0-git-a3d5c55f
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf2/bladerf2.c:300] Capability mask before FPGA load: 0x0000007f00000000
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:401] Found SPI flash manufacturer: WINBOND.
[DEBUG @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:414] Unknown Winbond flash device ID.
[DEBUG @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:429] Could not decode flash manufacturer/device ID and have an unknown FPGA size. Assume default flash architecture.
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:447] SPI flash total size = 32 Mbit
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:448] SPI flash page size = 256 bytes
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:449] SPI flash erase block size = 65536 bytes
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:450] SPI flash number of pages = 16384
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:451] SPI flash number of erase blocks = 64 pages
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/backend/usb/usb.c:106] Changing to USB alt setting 2
[DEBUG @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/backend/usb/usb.c:131] Reporting no FPGA present - BLADERF_FORCE_NO_FPGA_PRESENT is set.
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/backend/usb/usb.c:106] Changing to USB alt setting 3
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:401] Found SPI flash manufacturer: WINBOND.
[DEBUG @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:414] Unknown Winbond flash device ID.
[DEBUG @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:440] Could not decode flash manufacturer/device ID, but found a 77 kLE FPGA. Setting the most probable flash architecture.
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:447] SPI flash total size = 32 Mbit
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:448] SPI flash page size = 256 bytes
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:449] SPI flash erase block size = 65536 bytes
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:450] SPI flash number of pages = 16384
[VERBOSE @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:451] SPI flash number of erase blocks = 64 pages
[DEBUG @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf2/bladerf2.c:401] Assumptions were made about the SPI flash architecture! Flash commands may not function as expected.
[DEBUG @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf2/bladerf2.c:408] Skipping FPGA configuration and initialization - BLADERF_FORCE_NO_FPGA_PRESENT is set.
Writing FPGA to flash for autoloading...
[DEBUG @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/driver/spi_flash.c:42] Invalid number of erase blocks: 65
[DEBUG @ host/libraries/libbladeRF/src/board/bladerf1/flash.c:197] Failed to erase FPGA meta & bitstream regions: Invalid operation or parameter
Error: Invalid operation or parameter

I'm using the installer version 2021.10.
I have also xA4 and there is no problem.

Best regards,
Mike
mikerf
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Re: bladeRF xA5 Flashing failed

Post by mikerf »

Problem solved. Works fine using newest Linux version of bladeRF-cli.
BR
Mike
emmausa
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Re: bladeRF xA5 Flashing failed

Post by emmausa »

This article is truly excellent! You presented the information in a clear and logical manner, helping me gain a deeper understanding of the topic. slope
kalyl
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Re: bladeRF xA5 Flashing failed

Post by kalyl »

Your post is a testament to your expertise on the topic, and I look forward to reading more of your work. geometry dash
thomasfrank
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Re: bladeRF xA5 Flashing failed

Post by thomasfrank »

Make sure you're using the correct RBF file specifically for the xA5 model. Using an incompatible file could lead to errors. build now gg
lauryfriese
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Re: bladeRF xA5 Flashing failed

Post by lauryfriese »

Works fine using newest Linux version of bladeRF-cli. Candy Crush
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