Method and system for loading processor boot code from serial flash memory
US7296143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C16/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and system for loading processor boot code from a serial flash memory device. A code fetch request is received from a processor, the code fetch request requesting a portion of boot code to be executed by the processor. The code fetch request is translated into a memory request providing random access to the serial flash memory device, and the memory request is sent to the serial flash memory. The portion of boot code is read from the serial flash memory device and provided to the processor.
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