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QSPI flash read write in SPI mode

This example shows how to use the QSPI Peripheral library to perform erase, write and read operation with the QSPI Serial Flash memory in SPI mode.

Description

This example uses the QSPI peripheral library to erase and write an array of values to the SPI Serial Flash memory. It verifies the value written by reading the values back and comparing it to the value written.

Downloading and building the application

To clone or download this application from Github, go to the main page of this repository and then click Clone button to clone this repository or download as zip file. This content can also be downloaded using content manager by following these instructions.

Path of the application within the repository is apps/qspi/spi_read_write/firmware .

To build the application, refer to the following table and open the project using its IDE.

Project Name Description
sam_e70_xult.X MPLABX Project for SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board
   

Setting up the hardware

The following table shows the target hardware for the application projects.

Project Name Board
sam_e70_xult.X SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board
   

Setting up SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board

  • Connect the Debug USB port on the board to the computer using a micro USB cable

Running the Application

  1. Build and Program the application project using its respective IDE
  2. Reset the device by power cycle
  3. The LED indicates the success or failure:
    • The LED is turned ON when the value read from the QSPI Serial Flash memory matched with the written value

The following table provides the LED name

Board LED name
SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board LED1
   


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