Flash Drivers (Compact 7)
3/12/2014
Flash memory is a type of constantly powered, nonvolatile memory that can be erased and reprogrammed. Flash memory is often used for mass storage and storage of media files. Windows Embedded Compact 7 flash drivers use a componentized model that consists of a model device driver (MDD) and platform-dependent driver (PDD). Flash drivers enable communication between a Windows Embedded Compact device and flash memory.
To add this feature to your OS, see Flash Drivers Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables.
For reference information, see Flash Drivers Reference.
Sample code for Flash Media Driver (FMD) model drivers is available at the locations listed below.
| Driver | Sources file location | Binary |
|---|---|---|
MirrorBit NOR flash driver |
Public\Common\OAK\Drivers\Block\MSFlashFMD\FASL\FASLD |
Fasld.dll |
SD NAND flash PCI driver |
Public\Common\OAK\Drivers\Block\MSFlashFMD\SDNPCI\SDNPCID |
Sdnpcid.dll |
NOR flash Strataflash |
Public\Common\OAK\Drivers\Block\MSFlashFMD\Strata\StrataD |
Stratad.dll |
SmartMedia NAND flash (SMFLASH) driver |
Not applicable. |
Smflash.dll |
Sample code for a Model Device Driver/Platform-Dependent Driver (MDD/PDD) flash driver is available at the location listed below.
| Driver | Sources file location | Binary |
|---|---|---|
One NAND flash driver |
Public\Common\OAK\Drivers\Block\MSFlash\PddDrivers\Samsung\OneNand |
Flashpdd_onenand.dll |
The recommended location for your driver implementation is %_WINCEROOT%\Platform\<BSP Name>\Src\Drivers\Flash.
For information about Windows Embedded Compact Test Kit (CTK) tests that apply to this type of driver, see Flash Driver PDD Validation Test for Flash and Flash Memory Read Write Performance Test.