Details:

When the OSPI controller is configured for 2-byte addressing in PHY DDR Mode, an internal state machine mis-compares the number of address bytes transmitted to a value of 1 (instead of 2). This results in a state machine lockup in the address phase, rendering PHY DDR mode non-operable.

This issue does not occur when using any Tap mode or PHY SDR mode. This issue also doesn't occur when using 4 byte addressing in PHY DDR mode.

Workaround(s):

For compatible OSPI memories that have programmable address byte settings, set the amount of address bytes required from 2 to 4 on the flash. This may involve sending a specific command to change address bytes and/or writing a configuration register on the flash. Once done, update the amount of address bytes sent in the controller settings from 2 to 4.

For compatible OSPI memories that only support 2-byte addressing and cannot be re-programmed, PHY DDR mode will not be compatible with that memory. Alternative modes include:

PHY SDR mode

TAP (no-PHY) DDR mode

TAP (no-PHY) SDR mode