erasing /malfunctioning/corruption of flash

Tip / Sign in to post questions, reply, level up, and achieve exciting badges. Know more

cross mob
deda_294911
Level 4
Level 4
Welcome!

we have developed one instrument for automotive use with CY8C4245AXI-483. during load dump/cranking we found that erasing /malfunctioning/corruption of flash happens.

   

we also developed the same with atmel 89c55wd/89s52.

   

we found no problem with atmel for such surges. why?

0 Likes
3 Replies
Anonymous
Not applicable

What exactly do you mean by "surges"? Large amounts of EMI can erase the flash chip/corrupt it, causing what you are seeing.

0 Likes

yes i know it. but why it is not happening with atmel controllers which are also non automotive grade.

0 Likes
Anonymous
Not applicable

Depending on the physical orientation, chemical structure of the chips, placement on the board, stray cosmic radiation, code running, EMI reception of the electronics circuits, shielding (if any) of the flash, oxidation levels, wear level, power levels, etc.

   

It could just be that you got lucky with the Atmel controllers not being affected by the test scenario; It could be they are being effected, but in a different way; It could be that there is something else causing corruption of the cypress chip. There are too many things that could cause it imo.

0 Likes