In this guide, we will step-by-step guide you to use OPT Tool OPTTool (a software application) to burn OTP bits on SP7350 platforms.
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1. Prerequisites:
Before proceeding, ensure that you have compiled your SP7350 code is compiled to support the OTP Tool.Please confirm that the OTP driver OTPTool. Confirm that both the “OTP driver” and “OTP driver handshake” options in X-Boot is enabled. For guidance, refer are enabled. To do this:
Run the command ‘make xconfig' in the project’s top directory. This will open the X-Boot Configuration menu.
In the X-Boot Configuration menu, ensure that the “OTP driver” and “OTP driver handshake” options are enabled. Refer to the screenshot below for guidance:
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If the options are not enabled, enable them and save the changes. Run the command ‘make' in the project’s top directory to rebuild the code.
2. UART
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Connection Setup
2.1 Close
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Terminal Applications
Close terminal applications such as Putty to free up the COM port connected to the SP7350 platform.
2.2 Run
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OTPTool
Launch "OTP ToolOTPTool V1.0.0.0.exe" on your PC. Once started, the application interface will be displayed as shown below:
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2.3 Configure COM
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Port
Set the COM port connected to the SP7350 platform. Refer to screenshot below:
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Press OK.
2.4 Connect with SP7350 platformPlatform
Click "Connect" button in the OTP Tool OTPTool and power on the SP7350 platform.
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The status window of OTP Tool OTPTool indicates "CONNECT Success!" as shown above.
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OTPTool Operations:
3.1 Open Excel
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File (OTP table)
Open the OTP table Excel file. Refer to screenshot below:
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When Open diaglog box is displayed, select the Excel file "OTP_TABLE_QAK654.xls". Then, press OK button. Refer to screenshot below, OTP table are loaded successfully.
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3.2 Read and
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Modify OTP
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Bits
Press "Read" button to read the content of OTP from the SP7350 platform. Refer to screenshot below, Read command completed successfully.
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The status window of OTP Tool OTPTool indicates "READ Start…” and next “READ Start..…” and then “READ Success!" as shown above.
3.3 Write to OTP
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Bits
For modifications, right-click on the relevant bit or bit range, select "Modify item":
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After making all necessary modifications, click "Write" to write the changes to the OTP of the SP7350 platform. Refer to screenshot below, bit [543:512] is updated:
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4. Burning secure-boot and device keys:
For additional security features:
Burn Secure-Boot Public Key (For Digital Signature): Write the secure-boot public key into OTP[765 ~ 512]. Follow the provided steps, ensuring the correct conversion and input of the key.
Burn Device Private Key (For Decryption): Write the device private key into OTP[1023 ~ 768]. Follow the provided steps, ensuring the correct conversion and input of the key.
Important Notes:
Burning OTP bits is irreversible, and incorrect burns may render the IC unusable.
Save the keys in designated directories (hsm_keys, otp_Sb_keys, and otp_Device_keys).
Follow these steps diligently to successfully utilize the OTP Tool and enhance the security features of your SP7350 platform.
Burn secure-boot and device Keys
Write Secure-Boot Public Key (For Digital Signature): Write the secure-boot public key into OTP[765 ~ 512]. Follow the provided steps, ensuring the correct conversion and input of the key.
Write Device Private Key (For Decryption): Write the device private key into OTP[1023 ~ 768]. Follow the provided steps, ensuring the correct conversion and input of the key.
Write 1 to OTP[0]: Write the value '1' to OTP[0]. Ensure not to enable the HWLOCK_MP_ENABLE bit.
Note:
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Burning the keys (OTP) is irreversible. Incorrectly burned keys will render the IC unusable.
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