Can I use the Quad-SPI of the PSoC 6 for interfacing a micro SD card?

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Hi,

We currently use a microSD with a microcontroller in SPI mode. I was wondering if I could use the Quad-SPI (SMIF) component of the PSoC 6 to speak to the card faster, while also having the option of encrypting the data on it.

Thank you,

Fred

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NidhinM_71
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Hi Fred,

Unfortunately, you can't use SMIF for faster communication with the SD card. SMIF is incompatible with the SD modes supported by the card. Since PSoC 6 doesn't support SDIO interface at the moment, please continue using the single-SPI mode.

Regards

Nidhin

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NidhinM_71
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Hi Fred,

Unfortunately, you can't use SMIF for faster communication with the SD card. SMIF is incompatible with the SD modes supported by the card. Since PSoC 6 doesn't support SDIO interface at the moment, please continue using the single-SPI mode.

Regards

Nidhin

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Thank you, that clarifies some things!

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