1.13 QSPI Flash Read Write

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

Description

This example uses the QSPI peripheral library to erase and write an array of values to the QSPI 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/qspi_read_write/firmware.

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

Project NameDescription
pic32cx_mtc_db.XMPLABX project for PIC32CXMTC Development Board
pic32cx_mtg_db.XMPLABX project for PIC32CXMTG Evaluation Kit
pic32cx_mtsh_db.XMPLABX project for PIC32CXMTSH Development Board

Setting Up the Hardware

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

Project NameBoard
pic32cx_mtc_db.XPIC32CXMTC Development Board
pic32cx_mtg_db.XPIC32CXMTG Evaluation Kit
pic32cx_mtsh_db.XPIC32CXMTSH Development Board

Setting Up PIC32CXMTC Development Board

  • Power on the board using a 12V power supply on J3
  • Attach a debugger to the SWD/JTAG port J20

Setting Up PIC32CXMTG Evaluation Kit

  • Power on the board using a 5V power supply on J17
  • Connect the Debug USB port on the board to the computer using a micro USB cable

Setting Up PIC32CXMTSH Development Board

  • Power on the board using a 12V power supply on J3
  • Attach a debugger to the SWD/JTAG port J17

Running the Application

  1. Build and Program the application using its IDE
  2. LED indicates success or failure: