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Hi,
We plan to use S34ML04G2 NAND flash but have the need to be able to split the device (e.g. in two) to be able to continue being able to read from the first half while programming (and potentially erasing) from the other half. From my understanding, this device has a single die, but two planes. By having very quickly read the ONFI 1.0 specification, it seems possible to do so on two different planes, but the order of the first program/read operation performed seems important (program-while-read is ok, but not read-while-program). However, S34ML04G2's datasheet (002-00499 Rev. *P) at §3. "Command Set" (page 16) indicates almost all commands as not "Acceptable Command during Busy", which seems to say we can't achieve what we want.
Please clarify.
Thanks.
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Hello,
Unfortunately not.
By the way, the feature may be enabled but it's not listed in the datasheet because it wasn't thoroughly tested. So give it a try, it may work.
Best regards,
Bacem Daassi
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Customer Application Engineering
Flash Business Unit
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
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Hello,
No, the S34ML04G2 NAND flash does not support read while programming (or erasing).
However, it supports Multiplane Program and Erase commands, which means that you will be able to run two simultaneous erase (or program) operations, one in each plane.
Best regards,
Bacem Daassi
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Customer Application Engineering
Flash Business Unit
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
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Does Cypress has NAND Flashes which supports read-while-write? (while program or erase)
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Hello,
Unfortunately not.
By the way, the feature may be enabled but it's not listed in the datasheet because it wasn't thoroughly tested. So give it a try, it may work.
Best regards,
Bacem Daassi
-----
Customer Application Engineering
Flash Business Unit
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.