Looking for sample code for Hyperflash erase/programming with OctoSPI

[GS1]

We started a project with Hyperflash and Hyperram (each on a separate OctoSPI port) with STM32H7A3.

I will need to flash the Hyperflash (S26KL512) via

1) Keil ARM Programmer (ULINK Pro) <- Needs a programming algorithm

2) By my own software parts for flashing firmware updates.

Is there meanwhile a sample project which I can refer to for more details?

Any help is very much appreciated.

BR GS

[Imen.D]

Hello @GS@S​ ,

I advise you to refer to the OSPI example within STM32CubeH7 MCU package:

\STM32Cube_FW_H7_V1.9.0\Projects\STM32H735G-DK\Examples\OSPI\OSPI_HyperRAM_MemoryMapped

You can use the code available in the example or get inspired to develop your application.

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Imen

[GS1]

Ok, Imen, I already saw this example. This relates to HyperRAM usage in memory mapped mode, which is really helpful for the use of HyperRAM.

But I am looking for samples on HyperFlash. I need programming and erasing sample code and if available a programming driver for the Keil programmer part.

[Imen.D · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, there is no example available on HyperFlash with CubeH7 MCU package.

[Tesla DeLorean]

ST only tends to build/provide examples for hardware they've built/supplied, ie DISCO, NUCLEO, EVAL. The HAL also provides a transitional path between STM32 parts and families, expanding the super-set of examples.

For stuff you've built you're going to have to pull out the data sheets, understand the command forms and requirements, and then use the OCTOSPI/QSPI direct commanding examples/methods to drive your devices.

If you can make a workable BSP the path to STLDR/FLM loader becomes easier, but its not a zero time/cost exercise, and is part/board specific.

[Southbranch]

I have the same need..

GS@S - did you ever solved this matter?

ST - is there any example for ANY STM32 board using the S26KL512 HyperFlash, or any other HyperFlash?

[GS1]

As stated yesterday in the other question: This is one of the major tasks for our current project. Solution coded, but not yet tried on the board. This will happen in March/April.

I did not find an STM32 board using S26KL512 HyperFlash.

[GS1]

Hello Southbranch,

now we ramped up the system, but I the S26KL512 HyperFlash is making some headaches...

Signals look good, but I can not read Status or ID. Neither in memory mapped mode, nor in indirect mode. I use the lld routines which I downloaded from Infineon, but I am not sure if these work with the Hyperflash correctly...

Could you get your system running and answering Status or ID register values? How is your OSPI initialisation?

BR GS

[Southbranch]

Hi!

Did you see my post: How to program simple data to OCTOSPI external flash? (st.com)

I still have not figured out how to read/write to the hyperflash. I have a custom board with the multichip S71KL256 which consist of a multiplexed HyperRAM (S27KL-series) and a HyperFLASH (S26KL-series). I have used the example settings + code given in AN5050.

The RAM works fine so I assume all signals works fine. In memory mapped mode I can read/write also to the flash, but so far no success to read ID or program the flash with permanent data.

@ST, please is this something you could consider to provide? There is also a Gen 2.0 of this multichip runnig at 166 MHz at 3.3V, S76HL512. A simple example how to read chip ID and program this chip would be great!

[Tesla DeLorean]

One of the bigger issues here is how difficult these parts are to prototype with. ​Without something in-hand it requires blind coding.

N​ot sure how much of this falls on Infineon's or ST's doorstep. TBH I think the benefit to sales falls more heavily on Infineon and their FAEs to get working examples on predominant platforms. They could always furnish me with hardware to tinker with.