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11.4.2.5 Other Technologies
Other supported device type interact with the GPMC through the NOR interface protocol.
OneNAND Flash is a high-density and low-power memory device. It is based on single- or multi-level-cell
NAND core with SRAM and logic, and interfaces as a synchronous NOR Flash, plus has synchronous
write capability. It reads faster than conventional NAND and writes faster than conventionnal NOR flash.
Hence, it is appropriate for both mass storage and code storage.
pSRAM stands for pseudo-static random access memory. pSRAM is a low-power memory device for
mobile applications. pSRAM is based on the DRAM cell with internal refresh and address control features,
and interfaces as a synchronous NOR Flash, plus has synchronous write capability.
11.4.2.6 Supported Protocols
The GPMC supports the following interface protocols when communicating with external memory or
external devices:
• Asynchronous read/write access
• Asynchronous read page access (4-8-16 Word16)
• Synchronous read/write access
• Synchronous read burst access without wrap capability (4-8-16 Word16)
• Synchronous read burst access with wrap capability (4-8-16 Word16)
11.4.2.7 GPMC Features and Settings
This section lists GPMC features and settings:
• Supported device type: up to four NAND or NOR protocol external memories or devices
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Maximum GPMC addressing capability: 256 MBytes divided into six chip-selects
• Maximum supported memory size: 256 MBytes (must be a power-of-2)
• Minimum supported memory size: 16 MBytes (must be a power-of-2). Aliasing occurs when addressing
smaller memories.
• Data path to external memory or device: 8- and 16-bit wide
• Burst and page access: burst of 4-8-16 Word16
• Supports bus keeping
• Supports bus turn around
SPRUGZ8D – 14 November 2011 – Revised April 2013
General-Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC)
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