2006/11/26, Stefan Roese sr@denx.de:
Most of cfi_flash is probably usable for a non-cfi flash part.
Yes, I though about this option too.
The cfi detection etc. will not work but perhaps if we preset the interface settings from board configuration and do a jedec probe and setup some of the timing based on jedec probe we might be able to use the cfi flash driver for non-cfi flash as well. This should eliminate more custom board drivers. Someone else also was asking if cfi flash driver is able to handle a cfi flash and non-cfi flash at the same time. Perhaps we can handle that as well.
Good idea.
Yes, It would be a nice thing to do.
This week, I might be able to come up with such an extension patch. I do not have such an environment to test but with someone taking some time doing testing and providing feedback, I can manage to do this.
This patch would be very welcome. I have to admit, that my time is very limited in the next few weeks. So hopefully someone else has a board and the time to do the testing. Any volunteers? Perhaps Ilya with the AM29F800BT for a start?
I'll be happy to help you. Just give me the patch and some time :)