Unable to Program ATSAMR21B18 Module. Error: No Device Detected. Error 4109

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Posted by 18rkucer: Wed. Feb 16, 2022 - 07:13 PM
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I have run into a peculiar error when attempting to program my ATSAMR21B18-MZ210PA Module via the Atmel-ICE on a custom board. This module has an ATSAMR21E18A as its base chip, and I am attempting to program it through the SWD interface. When attempting to do so in Microchip studio, I am given the error: "Failed to Launch Program. Error: No Device Detected. Error 4109".

 

The strange thing is that this also happened to me with a different ATSAMR21B18 chip earlier, however, after several attempts, it eventually programmed despite changing nothing. I have been attempting to program this chip for several hours and to no avail. The schematic is attached. I have verified that all connections are sound, and I am using the same PCB as the board that I was able to program successfully. Any ideas on what I could try would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

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Posted by awneil: Thu. Feb 17, 2022 - 09:09 AM
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It helps if you put the image in the post - where we can see it:

 

Your debug connector doesn't have any ground connection, and there are no decoupling capacitors anywhere to be seen.

 

Does the Atmel-ICE provide power to the target? If not, is the target properly powered?

 

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Posted by 18rkucer: Mon. Mar 21, 2022 - 07:30 PM
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I should mention, I found that my issues were due to a poor connection to the SWD pins. These pins are located underneath the chip and while they seemed to be firmly soldered onto the PCB, they must not have been. Removing the chip and carefully resoldering allowed me to program the board as expected.

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