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Device Firmware Upgrade [DFU]

Generally: A mode for USB products where there is no firmware or software on the device. This can indicate that no software is installed, or the device is waiting for a new firmware payload.

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Tags: Embedded, Software Update, USB


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When faced with an intractable problem, enumerate all the possible avenues you have before you. Don't dismiss anything, no matter how unusable or stupid it sounds. Now go through the list and explain why a certain path cannot be taken. Are you sure? Can you prove it?Andrew Hunt, David Thomas
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