NIOS II and flash compatibility

[Altera_Forum]

Hi All, 

 Can I use any CFI Flash device with NIOSII? In this case, where does the SOPC builder know where to get the flash driver from?  Appreciate all the help. -sanjay

[Altera_Forum]

Isn't the point that if the flash is CFI-compliant it should, in theory, just work? You do need to specify the signal timings for your device. There is a list of devices verified as compatible in the NIOS II Flash Programmer User Guide. 

 Has anyone had trouble getting a particular CFI-compliant flash working?

[Altera_Forum]

the devices need to comply with either AMD's or Intels CFI spec. 

 --dalon

[Altera_Forum]

Mostly all CFI Compliant Flash memories should work.

[Altera_Forum]

When I add a CFI in the " .ptf " , I find I can select 8/16/32bits data width with the flash. 

Is there any 32bits data width flash on sale? Most of the flash data width is 8/16bits width, what does the 32bits mean? --Yang

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--- Quote Start ---  When I add a CFI in the " .ptf " , I find I can select 8/16/32bits data width with the flash. Is there any 32bits data width flash on sale? Most of the flash data width is 8/16bits width, what does the 32bits mean? --Yang  --- Quote End ---    32Bits is done with 2 16Bit devices or 4 8bits devices. This CFI component is available in the SOPC_BUILDER for years and has been widely used for many FLASH founder. If you raise any issue, please flag mysupport.altera.com.  Maga