If you are using the Cheetah SPI Host Adapter, but working with a new SPI memory chip (GD25Q80CTIG) that supports Duo and Quad SPI modes, it looks like you need a different approach.
You have been creating XML files for new chips and prototypes – and like the UI of the Flash Center Software from Total Phase. You like the software and would like to continue with Flash Center, what should you do?
Well, the Cheetah SPI Host Adapter does support single SPI mode and is compatible with Flash Center Software. However, to expand the capability to include Duo and Quad SPI modes, we recommend using the Promira Serial Platform with the SPI Active - Level 3 Application. This will allow you to continue using the Flash Center Software to create and modify XML files as needed.
Here’s a chart so you can compare the features of the Promira platform and the Cheetah adapter:
Note: using SPI Active - Level 3 Application requires the installation of SPI Active Levels 1 and 2.
You may find this knowledge base article that shows an example of using the Promira Serial Platform with Flash Center Software to program a QSPI flash, Programming QSPI Flash Using the Promira Serial Platform and the Flash Center Software helpful. This example uses the Micron SPI Flash N25Q032A 1.8V SOIC 8 assembled on the Flash SOIC-8 Socket Board - 10/34. Of course, the steps can be modified for other devices including your SPI chip (GD25Q80CTIG). Following is an overview of the instructions provided in the article.
The commands used:
Adding a Memory Device to the Flash Center Parts List:
Setting up the equipment:
Reading and programming the memory device:
The results are shown in the figure below: