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XIP Execute in Place: Let Programs "Work On-Site", Fully Boosting Embedded Development Efficiency!

This article explains XIP, a technology allowing MCUs to execute code directly from Flash instead of copying it to RAM, using Raspberry Pi Pico as an example.

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Published July 28, 2026 · © MIT license (MIT)

XIP Execute in Place: Let Programs "Work On-Site", Fully Boosting Embedded Development Efficiency!

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【Preliminary Note】The original hardware example in this article was written based on the RP2040. The actual hardware used in this hands-on demonstration features the W55RP20 as the main controller chip. The circuit logic and UF2 flashing operation principles are universally applicable, with only the main controller model differing. The original chip model mentioned in the circuit descriptions below is provided for reference purposes only. The memory units in a microcontroller can be roughly divided into two categories: RAM: All variables that need to be rewritten during program execution are…

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