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Visitor II
April 9, 2021
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Destroy the MCU and ST-Link v3

  • April 9, 2021
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I destroyed the MCU(STM32H743ZIT6) and ST-Link V3.

But I don't know what happen.

When I connect the ST-LinkV3 with the Laptop, then the ST-Link and MCU was broken.

So, if you know what happen, please teach for me.

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    Visitor II
    April 9, 2021

    The same thing happened to me too.

    With an STM32H735-DK. One day, I turn on it but it didn't run. The integrated ST-Link V3 seems to work correctly (I can connect it to the PC) but the STM32H735 does work: it not run and I cannot program it. The day before everything was working fine !!!! I didn't understand what could have happened.

    Graduate II
    April 9, 2021

    The H7 can be bricked by incorrect LDO/SMPS and VOS settings.

    The NRST is not a true reset in the classic sense.

    One of the tricks to un-brick the H7 is to pull BOOT0 HIGH, and then cycle the power completely a couple of times, ie fully disconnect and reconnect the USB/Power from the device. Then connected and erase with BOOT0 still HIGH, stopping broken code on the device from running

    RTaka.3Author
    Visitor II
    April 9, 2021

    Thank you for reply!

    I resolve this problem.

    This problem is made by some causes, I found these causes.

    Explorer
    April 9, 2021

    It might be helpful for others in the future if you share what caused your issue.

    RTaka.3Author
    Visitor II
    April 9, 2021

    I think so too.

    This is embarrassing, but I can't speak English​ well.

    So, I can't speak well about the detail.

    Its cause, short circuit between the ST-Link and MCU through the​ electrical outlet.

    So, it isn't concern about ST.

    I'm so sorry.

    And thank you for any reply.​

    Graduate II
    April 9, 2021

    It is very very rare that breackage happens out of the blue. In most cases something happened, e.g.:

    • ESD discharge
    • Voltage differences in ground on PC USB connection and external board
    • External voltages outside the absolute maximum ratings applied to the board
    • USB cable breackage
    • Bad USB cable, having only power but no communication
    • ...

    So carefully think about what you did since you last handled the board. Is the Stlink still recognized? Is the board still powered(green led) ? ...

    Otherwise, when y

    Graduate II
    April 9, 2021

    Takes some skillz

    At the places I've worked there's usually a guy with the Technology Kiss of Death, who can break pretty much any hardware or software if left alone with it even briefly..