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Karthik Kumar
Karthik Kumar
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January 4, 2022
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Dear experts!! i am using Stm32f030c6t6 MCU its Flash memory is 32KB but my Hex file is 45KB i have flashed it on this MCU its working i want to know how it works fine when my hex file size is greater than the flash memory size please explain me

  • January 4, 2022
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Best answer by Peter BENSCH

Welcome, @Karthik Kumar​, to the community!

The file size of the HEX file is irrelevant, since it is a text file with additionally addresses, checksums, etc. Comparable with the Flash size would be only the BIN format.

So, don't worry, a HEX with 45KB perfectly fits into a 32KB Flash.

Regards

/Peter

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Peter BENSCH
Peter BENSCHBest answer
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January 4, 2022

Welcome, @Karthik Kumar​, to the community!

The file size of the HEX file is irrelevant, since it is a text file with additionally addresses, checksums, etc. Comparable with the Flash size would be only the BIN format.

So, don't worry, a HEX with 45KB perfectly fits into a 32KB Flash.

Regards

/Peter

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    January 4, 2022

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    Good luck!

    /Peter

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