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Description:
Flash utility for Atmel SAM microcontrollers
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.9.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: firmware microcontroller embedded sam-ba flash-utility
Install: brew install bossa
About:
BOSSA is a flash utility for Atmel SAM microcontrollers, providing a command-line interface for programming and managing device memory. It supports the SAM-BA protocol, enabling users to flash firmware, erase memory, and read device information. The tool is particularly valuable for embedded developers working with Arduino Due and other SAM-based boards.
Key Features:
  • Command-line interface for scripting and automation
  • Support for SAM-BA protocol
  • Memory read/write/erase operations
  • Device information retrieval
Use Cases:
  • Flashing firmware to Arduino Due and SAM-based microcontrollers
  • Automating firmware updates in embedded development workflows
Alternatives:
  • openocd – More comprehensive debugger/programmer with broader chip support but heavier dependency footprint
  • avrdude – Popular alternative for AVR microcontrollers, not compatible with SAM architecture
License: BSD-3-Clause
Dependencies: readline
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 7:34pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7e9017aa
Sep 11, 2024 10:36am 0 VERSION_BUMP c155351e
Sep 30, 2023 7:21am 0 VERSION_BUMP 65d8e91d
Dec 31, 2022 2:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d1b73c62
Dec 31, 2022 2:59pm 0 NEW 739b2338
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