I have an external SPI NOR flash device wired to the HS SPI bus interface (Flexcomm 14) on a RT685s. I want to boot from this flash device; however, I've read that the only master boot options are a FlexSPI boot, SD boot, and eMMC boot. Is it possible to boot from this external flash using the high-speed SPI bus (Flexcomm 14)? If so, what are the requirements/setup steps I must follow to execute this?
Here below is some application notes for reference for NOR boot
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Hi @lgibarra9,
It is not possible to boot from an external SPI NOR Flash using the High-Speed SPI bus from FC14. This bus can be used (besides run-time SPI communication) to download an image when the MCU is in ISP mode. But for normal boot operation from an external flash, the High-Speed SPI bus is not an option, so your SPI NOR flash should instead be connected to the FlexSPI bus.
BR,
Edwin.