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.. _building_nrf54l:

Building and programming with nRF54L15 DK
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This guide provides instructions on how to build and program the nRF54L15 development kit.
Whether you are working with single or multi-image builds, the following sections will guide you through the necessary steps.

Depending on the sample, you must program only the application core or both the Fast Lightweight Peripheral Processor (FLPR) and the application core.
Additionally, the process will differ based on whether you are working with a single-image or multi-image build.

Building for the application core
*********************************

For instructions on building for the application core only, see how to :ref:`program an application <programming_cmd>`.

Building for the application and FLPR core
******************************************

This section outlines how to build and program for both the application and FLPR core, covering separate builds and sysbuild configurations.
FLPR core supports two variants:

* ``nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuflpr`` where FLPR runs from SRAM (recommended).
To build FLPR image with this variant, the application core image must include the ``nordic-flpr`` snippet.

* ``nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuflpr/xip`` where FLPR runs from RRAM.
To build FLPR image with this variant, the application core image must include the ``nordic-flpr-xip`` snippet.

Separate images
---------------

To build and program the application sample and the FLPR sample as separate images, follow these steps:

.. tabs::

.. group-tab:: west

1. |open_terminal_window_with_environment|
#. Build the application core image, and based on your build target include the appropriate snippet:

.. code-block:: console
west build -p -b nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuapp -S nordic-flpr --no-sysbuild
#. Flash the application core image by running the following command:

.. code-block:: console
west flash
#. Build the FLPR core image:

.. code-block:: console
west build -p -b nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuflpr --no-sysbuild
#. Once you have sucessfully built the FLPR core image, flash it onto your device:

.. code-block:: console
west flash
.. group-tab:: nRF Util

1. |open_terminal_window_with_environment|
#. For the FLPR core, run the following command to erase the flash memory of the FLPR core and program the sample:

.. Commands TBD
.. code-block:: console
nrfutil device program --firmware zephyr.hex --options chip_erase_mode=ERASE_ALL --core Network
#. For the application core, navigate to its build folder and run:

.. code-block:: console
nrfutil device program --firmware zephyr.hex --options chip_erase_mode=ERASE_ALL
.. note::
The application build folder will be in a sub-directory which is the name of the folder of the application

#. Reset the development kit:

.. Commands TBD
.. code-block:: console
nrfutil device reset --reset-kind=RESET_PIN
See :ref:`readback_protection_error` if you encounter an error.

With sysbuild
-------------

To build and program with sysbuild, complete the following steps:

.. tabs::

.. group-tab:: Using VPR Launcher

When using the VPR Launcher, the default configuration is employed for building with sysbuild targeting FLPR devices.
This process involves creating a minimal image that will be flashed onto the application core.
The primary function of this image is to transfer the FLPR code to the designated region (if necessary) and initiate the FLPR core.

To build and flash both images, run the following command:

.. code-block:: console
west build -p -b nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuflpr
west flash
.. group-tab:: Using application that aupports multi-image builds

If your application involves creating custom images for both the application core and the FLPR core, make sure to disable the VPR Launcher.
You can do this by disabling the ``SB_CONFIG_VPR_LAUNCHER=n`` option when building for the FLPR target.

In case your application creates custom images for both application core and FLPR core, make sure to disable VPR lanucher with `SB_CONFIG_VPR_LAUNCHER` when building for FLPR target.

To build and flash both images, run the following command:

.. code-block:: console
west build -p -b nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuflpr
west flash
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Working with the FLPR core
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The nRF54L15 SoC has a dedicated VPR CPU (RISC-V architecture), named *fast lightweight peripheral processor* (FLPR).
The following peripherals are available for use with the FLPR core, and can be accessed through the appropriate Zephyr Device Driver API:

* GPIO
* GPIOTE
* GRTC
* TWIM
* UARTE
* VPR

Using FLPR with Zephyr multithreaded mode
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FLPR can function as a generic core, operating under the full Zephyr kernel.
In this configuration, building the FLPR target is similar the application core.
However, the application core build must incorporate an overlay that enables the FLPR coprocessor.
This ensures that the necessary code to initiate FLPR is integrated.

Using FLPR with Zephyr threadless mode
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FLPR is optimized for implementing software-defined peripherals (SDP).
For more information, see <link tba> documentation page.

Memory allocation
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If a FLPR CPU is running, it can lead to increased latency when accessing ``RAM_01``.
Because of this, when FLPR is used in a project, you should utilize ``RAM_01`` to store only the FLPR code, FLPR data, and the application CPU's non-time-sensitive information.
Conversely, you should use ``RAM_00`` to store data with strict access time requirements such as DMA buffers, and the application CPU data used in low-latency ISRs.

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