Execute-in-place mode configuration for serial non-volatile memory

摘要

Example embodiments for configuring a serial non-volatile memory device for an execute-in-place mode may comprise a non-volatile configuration register to store an execute-in-place mode value that may be read at least in part in response to power being applied to the memory device.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising a serial non-volatile memory device, the apparatus comprising:
a non-volatile configuration register configured to store a value; and a control unit configured:
to read the value upon power up of the serial non-volatile memory device;to determine whether or not to enter a selected execute-in-place (XiP) mode based on the value; andwhen in the selected XiP mode, to receive command sequences beginning with an address.