cc3100 file system fragmentation?

Ed Ferrari SD

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: CC3100

We are planning to store several user files in the cc3100 flash file system, and we are also expecting that they may be updated several times over the life of the device. In the event these files grow over time, is it important to create them with an expected maximum size, or can we keep recreating them with increasing size without having to worry about flash memory fragmentation?

over 10 years ago

0 Alon Srednizki over 9 years ago

TI__Mastermind 18455 points

Hi Edward,

You need to create the with the maximum size expected. CC3100 doesn't handle memory fragmentation.

Thanks,
Alon

0 Ed Ferrari SD over 9 years ago in reply to Alon Srednizki

Expert 2690 points

Hi Alon,

Thanks - that makes sense. With that in mind, do you have a feel for what the maximum size for a 3100 service pack and its signature will be?

Thanks,
-Ed

0 Alon Srednizki over 9 years ago in reply to Ed Ferrari SD

TI__Mastermind 18455 points

Hi Ed,

The simplelink device handles the system files on its own, allocating the maximum file size for them.
There is no need for you to worry about that.
One of these files is the service pack file.
In any case, for your general knowledge the simplelink device (cc3100) allocates 264KB for the service pack file.

Thanks,
Alon

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi forum

cc3100 file system fragmentation?