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<h1> Background information </h1>
<h1> Background information </h1>
<p> This page will cover Inter-system programming(ISP), how it functions, how to commicate with a device over it, and where to find the ports.
<p> This page will cover In-system programming(ISP), how it functions, how to communicate with a device over it, and where to find the ports.
<br>< insert basics of ISP here> </p>
<br>< ISP can be easily confused with JTAG but are separate methods, as ISP connects directly to the flash memory, and bypasses the processor completely</br>
allowing for extraction if the device is damaged or powered off.
 
<h2> How to conduct ISP </h2>
ISP requires the following
<ul>
<li>Test access points(TAPS)</li>
<li>ISP"flash box" </li>
<li>Wires</li>
<li>Computer/Flash box software</li>
<li>Device schematic (for TAP identification)</li>
</ul></br>
 
Step one: Opening the device(see safely opening  page)
Step Two: TAP indenifcation(see JTAG and schmatic page)
Step Three: connection
Step four: run software
 
<h2> Common pinouts </h2>
While the location of Taps on a device are not standardised and will vary from device to device, but the signals required are
</br>
<ul>
<li> CMD - Command in / Response out</li>
<li> DATA0 - Data input/output</li>
<li> CLK - Clock</li>
<li> VCC - core supply voltage (3.3v)</li>
<li> VCCQ - I/O supply voltage (1.8v - 3.3v) </li>
<li> GND - Ground </li>
</p>
<h1 id="section0">What tools you will need</h1>
<h1 id="section0">What tools you will need</h1>
<i> Items are not listed in any particular order </i>
<i> Items are not listed in any particular order </i>
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         <li>Reference 1: <a href="https://archive.org/details/pappas_cybersecurity_2017-2">Investigation of JTAG and ISP Techniques
         <li>Reference 1: <a href="https://archive.org/details/pappas_cybersecurity_2017-2">Investigation of JTAG and ISP Techniques
for Forensic Procedures</a></li>
for Forensic Procedures</a></li>
         <li>Reference 2: <a href="#">Source details</a></li>
         <li>Reference 2: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20250228134245/https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/4159922.pdf">eMMC 5.1 Specification</a></li>
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     </ol>
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Revision as of 08:45, 28 February 2025

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Background information

This page will cover In-system programming(ISP), how it functions, how to communicate with a device over it, and where to find the ports.
< ISP can be easily confused with JTAG but are separate methods, as ISP connects directly to the flash memory, and bypasses the processor completely
allowing for extraction if the device is damaged or powered off.

How to conduct ISP

ISP requires the following

  • Test access points(TAPS)
  • ISP"flash box"
  • Wires
  • Computer/Flash box software
  • Device schematic (for TAP identification)


Step one: Opening the device(see safely opening page) Step Two: TAP indenifcation(see JTAG and schmatic page) Step Three: connection Step four: run software

Common pinouts

While the location of Taps on a device are not standardised and will vary from device to device, but the signals required are

  • CMD - Command in / Response out
  • DATA0 - Data input/output
  • CLK - Clock
  • VCC - core supply voltage (3.3v)
  • VCCQ - I/O supply voltage (1.8v - 3.3v)
  • GND - Ground

    • What tools you will need

    Items are not listed in any particular order

    Required

    • Test

    Optional but useful

    • Test

    Uses of this skill

    • 1.test
    • 2.test
    • 3.test

      • Step-by-step guide with images

      Insert step-by-step walkthrough with images and summary text here

      Flow chart of order of operations

      Insert a flow chart of steps and actions for each task (create using diagram)

      Troubleshooting/tips and tricks

      Fixes to any common issues that were encountered or could be easily encountered

      Related Topics

      Topics such as desoldering to chip off or firmware dumping for disk PCB repairs

      Further reading

      External references in wiki references can just be cited through the keyword link

      1. Reference 1: Investigation of JTAG and ISP Techniques for Forensic Procedures
      2. Reference 2: eMMC 5.1 Specification

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