BS2 to flash memory integration

achilles03

Some of the recent talk about data storage has me wondering how hard it would be to integrate a BS2 to a 1MB (or greater)·flash chip without expensive intermediary devices.

Based on what I've seen in some specs, I'm assuming that the typical flash chip has parallel address and data ports, which are set prior to a write cycle.· Due to the number of pins, it's impractical to hook it up directly to a BS2.· Could you use serial-to-parallel converters to make it practical?· Is there any other limitations (other than pin count) that would prevent interfacing a BS2 to flash memory?

Thanks!
Dave

Gadgetman

Serial-to-parallel converters should work just fine.

You might consider having an 8bit counter for the lowest address pins, though, particularly if you plan to read/write to consecutive adresses. (The converters on the higher address pins can then be used for 'page' addresses)

So, the only problem I can think of is the timing of the write pulse if it uses anything like that.
(I haven't worked with FLASH chips, only EPROMS )

achilles03

There are some flash chips that allow for single-byte writes, correct?

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