nand_scan_bbt(9)
NAME
nand_scan_bbt - [NAND Interface] scan, find, read and maybe create bad
block table(s)
SYNOPSIS
int nand_scan_bbt(struct mtd_info * mtd, struct nand_bbt_descr * bd);
ARGUMENTS
- mtd
- MTD device structure
- bd
- descriptor for the good/bad block search pattern
DESCRIPTION
The function checks, if a bad block table(s) is/are already available.
If not it scans the device for manufacturer marked good / bad blocks
and writes the bad block table(s) to the selected place.
The bad block table memory is allocated here. It must be freed by
calling the nand_free_bbt function.
AUTHOR
- Thomas Gleixner <tglx@linutronix.de>
- Author.