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Error: Cannot stop the CPU

06-Nov-2024

Some possible reasons for this error to occur:

  • Watchdog issues
  • Clock source for CPU is set with higher frequency than allowed or predictable
  • CPU suspended / in reset / running in sleep mode
  • No debug line symbol available to put the breakpoint to stop the CPU
  • winIDEA cannot attach to the core
  • Wrong PLL configuration


Possible solutions

  • Download the latest verified winIDEA build from the Download page
  • Set execution breakpoints to stop execution
  • Refer to Knowledge Base category Watchdog issues


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