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Firmware Reverse Engineering and Security Analysis of the FNIRSI DSO-TC2 Portable Oscilloscope

Abstract — The FNIRSI DSO-TC2 is a low-cost, dual-channel portable oscilloscope and component tester. While its hardware specifications are well-documented, its proprietary firmware remains a closed-source black box. This paper presents a methodology for extracting, analyzing, and modifying the firmware of the DSO-TC2. We detail the hardware platform (Arm Cortex-M7), identify the firmware storage mechanism (external SPI flash), and demonstrate a full dump and reassembly process. We also analyze the firmware’s security posture, including the absence of read-out protection and potential for bricking. Finally, we discuss the implications for hobbyist modification, bug fixes, and supply chain trust. Our results show that while the device is functionally capable, its firmware lacks basic integrity protection, making it vulnerable to malicious reprogramming and cloning.

How to update (concise steps)

Detect: Look for a virtual drive named "CH BOOT" on your computer. fnirsi dso-tc2 firmware

• Basic functionality: the firmware implements essential scope functions—timebase, voltage scale, single-shot capture, triggering, and a simple display—making the device immediately useful for common tasks.
• Lightweight implementation: targeted for constrained hardware, the firmware tends to be compact and focused on core operations, which helps keep the device responsive for simple measurements.
• Community interest: there is an active hobbyist community around inexpensive handheld/USB scopes; this existing interest lowers barriers to collaborative firmware work or third-party tooling.

Crucial Tip: The DSO-TC2 has had hardware revisions. Ensure the firmware matches your board revision (e.g., HW-V1 vs HW-V2). Using the wrong hardware firmware will brick the device. Firmware Reverse Engineering and Security Analysis of the