Crash while using WriteFile()

  • Hello together,


    do you know if there is a problem with the WriteFile() to serial interface (COM2:) method?
    Used kernel: Build date 15 May 2014


    I have following problem:
    When I use this method extensively, sometimes my complete board freezes because the WriteFile() method does not return any more - it still hangs. Sometimes this happens after a few minutes, sometimes after some hours and sometimes not on a day.


    Now I have tested this with a timer all 20ms sending a string of approx. 30 chars to COM2: and after max. 30min the board freezes - most times much earlier.


    At the moment I'm testing it on an older NetDCU6 board and for the moment it looks ok. I will report if there are some changes.



    Best regards, Kaiser

  • Hello,


    i assume it is a bug in the CPU refer E91 (UART: TX Interrupt can be missed when running full duplex) in
    http://www.marvell.com/applica…s/pxa_27x_spec_update.pdf


    I will try to provide you a (CF2) kernel with the workaround within today.


    PS. just put the file into the BETA folder. Please keep me informed about yout test results. Thanks.

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  • Hello, any news?
    I am quite sure the problem is resolved now!

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  • Hello,


    Software works fine now. All customers report no problems any more. Thank you.
    Just one question. Could you create the same version with a different date on desktop / in debug of bootloader?
    At the moment I can't distinguish between old and this beta.
    Thanks a lot.


    Best regards, Kaiser

  • Hello, sorry for the delay.


    I just download new kernel. please do quich recheck. Thanks.

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