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  • (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator

    (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator

    The evaluation board for SPI and QSPI flash-memory devices

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    Product photo of the SEGGER (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator
    1. 1.Overview
    2. 2.Key features
    3. 3.How the (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator works
    4. 4.Evaluation software
    5. 5.Add-on modules
      1. 5.1.Adapter board for SO-8, SO-8W, SO-16
      2. 5.2.Adapter board for SON/DFN
    6. 6.Getting started

    Overview

    The (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator is an easy-to-use evaluation board for testing the features and performance of NOR and NAND emFile drivers. A powerful tool, it enables users to assess the performance and compatibility of SPI and QSPI flash-memory devices, as well as carry out simplified flash-memory testing. Users gain detailed insights that foster efficient development and reliable system performance.


    Key features

    The (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator enables developers to benchmark read, write, and erase speeds, allowing them to optimize speeds for embedded applications. With an intuitive setup, the evaluation process can be completed in 15 minutes or less, which translates to significantly reduced time and effort in selecting the right (Q)SPI flash for any project.

    Seamless integration


    The (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator works with SEGGER's product ecosystem (including J-Link debug probes and Flasher production programmers) for streamlined testing and development.

    Flexible compatibility


    With support for multiple package types, including SO-8, SO-16, BGA, and SON, the (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator is compatible with a wide range of flash memories.


    How the (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator works

    The SEGGER (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator streamlines flash memory evaluation by providing a modular and efficient testing environment. Ready to use out of the box, it is assembled with an adapter board that is populated with the ISSI IS25LPO64D flash chip. Furthermore, it supports a wide range of SPI and QSPI flash devices. 
    By connecting a programmer directly to the SPI interface, users can evaluate the direct-programming capabilities. Alternatively, connecting the programmer to a microcontroller enables testing of indirect programming, while the evaluator allows confirmation of flash driver performance through comparison with SEGGER’s emFile NOR flash driver. The (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator supports a wide range of SPI and QSPI flash devices, allowing developers to test direct and indirect programming of different memory solutions for their embedded applications.


    Evaluation software

    The (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator is available through the SEGGER Web Shop. It comes with a pre-configured emPower OS package and SEGGER's Friendly License (SFL), which allows use for evaluation and non-commercial purposes. With the license, users receive full functionality with no technical limitations. All emPower OS components that can be used on an evaluation board are included, along with applicable driver packages—pre-built for the setup. The various components and supported features are detailed in the table below.

    ProductSupported features
    emPower OS

    embOS

    Core + Profiling

    emCompress

    emCompress-Embed

    emCrypt

    PRO

    emFile

    BASE + Encryption, FAT, FAT LFN, Journaling, NAND, RAMDisk

    emModbus

    Master + Slave

    emNet

    BASE + CoAP Server / Client, DHCP Server, (m)DNS/LLMNR/DNS-SD Server, FTP Client, FTP Server, MQTT Client, NetBIOS Name Service, SMTP Client, SNMP Agent, SNTP Client, UPnP, WebSocket

    emSecure

    emSecure-RSA, emSecure-ECDSA

    emSSH

    Secure Shell software library, Secure Copy

    emSSL

    Secure Sockets Layer

    emUSB-Device

    BASE + Audio, Bulk, CDC, DFU, HID, MSD, MSD-CDROM, MTP, Printer Class, IP-over-USB component, VirtualMSD, Video, Target Driver for ST STM32F2/F4/F7/H7

    emWeb

    Web Server

    IoT Toolkit

    HTTP Client, JSON Parser

     Download here

     

    Add-on modules

    Product photo of the SEGGER Adapter board for SON/DFN

    Adapter board for SO-8, SO-8W, SO-16

    The adapter board for SO-8, SO-8W, and SO-16 is an add-on module designed to expand the capabilities of the SEGGER (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator, enabling seamless evaluation and programming of serial flash devices in these package types.
     

    Download schematics      Buy here

    Product photo of the SEGGER Adapter board for SO-8, SO-8W, SO-16

    Adapter board for SON/DFN

    The adapter board for SON/DFN 8×6, 6×5, 4×4, 3×4, 3×2 is an add-on module designed to expand the capabilities of the SEGGER (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator, enabling seamless evaluation and programming of serial flash devices in these package types.
     

    Download schematics      Buy here

    Detailed pricing information


    Getting started

    Setting up the SEGGER (Q)SPI Flash Evaluator is fast and easy. The user need only solder their serial flash device onto the appropriate adapter board, before connecting it to the main evaluator board via the 8x2 adapter header. With support for various package types—including SO-8, SO-16, BGA, and SON—it is easy to test different flash memories.
    Whether evaluating direct or indirect programming, the intuitive setup allows users to analyze speed, reliability, and compatibility efficiently. Informed decisions about the best (Q)SPI flash for a given project can be made in a matter of minutes.

    Find out how to get the right (Q)SPI flash for your project.

    Get in touch with us

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