The following document specifies Spansion memory products that are now offered by both Advanced
Micro Devices and Fujitsu. Although the document is marked with the name of the company that orig
inally developed the specification, these products will be offered to customers of both AMD and
Fujitsu.
Continuity of Specifications
There is no change to this datasheet as a result of offering the device as a Spansion product. Any
changes that have been made are the result of normal datasheet improvement and are noted in the
document revision summary, where supported. Future routine revisions will occur when appropriate,
and changes will be noted in a revision summary.
Continuity of Ordering Part Numbers
AMD and Fujitsu continue to support existing part numbers beginning with “Am” and “MBM”. To order
these products, please use only the Ordering Part Numbers listed in this document.
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For More Information
Please contact your local AMD or Fujitsu sales office for additional information about Spansion
memory solutions.
Publication Number Am29F004B Revision E Amendment 2 Issue Date July 29, 2005
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Am29F004B
4 Megabit (512 K x 8-Bit)
CMOS 5.0 Volt-only Boot Sector Flash Memory
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
5.0 Volt single power supply operation
— Minimizes system-level power requirements
High performance
— Access times as fast as 70 ns
Manufactured on 0.32 µm process technology
Ultra low power consumption (typical values at
5 MHz)
— 20 mA typical active read current
— 30 mA typical program/erase current
— 1 µA typical standby mode current
Flexible sector architecture
— One 16 Kbyte, two 8 Kbyte, one 32 Kbyte, and
seven 64 Kbyte sectors
— Supports full chip erase
— Sector Protection features:
A hardware method of locking a sector to
prevent any program or erase operations within
that sector
Sectors can be locked in-system or via
programming equipment
Top or bottom boot block configurations available
Minimum 1,000,000 write cycle guarantee per
sector
Package option
— 32-pin PLCC
Compatible with JEDEC standards
— Pinout and software compatible with single-
power supply Flash
— Superior inadvertent write protection
Embedded Algorithms
— Embedded Erase algorithm automatically
preprograms and erases the entire chip or any
combination of designated sectors
— Embedded Program algorithm automatically
writes and verifies data at specified addresses
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume
— Suspends an erase operation to read data from,
or program data to, a sector that is not being
erased, then resumes the erase operation
Data# Polling and toggle bits
— Provides a software method of detecting
program or erase operation completion
20-year data retention at 125°C
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Publication# 22286 Rev: E Amendment/2
Issue Date: July 29, 2005
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Am29F004B is a 4 Mbit, 5.0 volt-only Flash memory
device organized as 524,288 bytes. The data appears on
DQ0–DQ7. The device is offered in a 32-pin PLCC package.
This device is designed to be programmed in-system with the
standard system 5.0 volt V
required for program or erase operations. The device can also
be programmed in standard EPROM programmers.
The device offers access times of 70, 90, and 120 ns, allowing
high speed microprocessors to operate without wait states.
To eliminate bus contention each device has separate chip
enable (CE#), write enable (WE#) and output enable (OE#)
controls.
Each device requires only a single 5.0 volt power supply for
both read and write functions. Internally generated and regu
lated voltages are provided for the program and erase
operations.
The Am29F004B is entirely command set compatible with the
JEDEC single-power-supply Flash standard. Commands
are written to the command register using standard micropro
cessor write timing. Register contents serve as inputs to an
internal state-machine that controls the erase and program
ming circuitry. Write cycles also internally latch addresses
and data needed for the programming and erase operations.
Reading data out of the device is similar to reading from other
Flash or EPROM devices.
Device programming occurs by executing the program
command sequence. This initiates the Embedded Program
algorithm-an internal algorithm that automatically times the
program pulse widths and verifies proper cell margin.
Device erasure occurs by executing the erase command
sequence. This initiates the Embedded Erase algorithm–an
inter nal algorithm that automatically preprograms the array (if it
supply. A 12.0 volt VPP is not
CC
is not already programmed) before executing the erase opera
tion. During erase, the device automatically times the erase
pulse widths and verifies proper cell margin.
The host system can detect whether a program or erase
operation is complete by reading the DQ7 (Data# Polling), or
DQ6 (toggle) status bits. After a program or erase cycle is
completed, the device is ready to read array data or accept
another command.
The sector erase architecture allows memory sectors to be
erased and reprogrammed without affecting the data con
tents of other sectors. The device is fully erased when
shipped from the factory.
Hardware data protection measures include a low V
detector that automatically inhibits write operations during
power transitions.
The hardware sector protection feature dis-
ables both program and erase operations in any combination
of sectors of memory. This can be achieved in-system or via
programming equipment.
The Erase Suspend feature enables the user to put erase on
hold for any period of time to read data from, or program data
to, any sector that is not selected for erasure. True back
ground erase can thus be achieved.
The device offers a standby mode as a power-saving feature. Once the system places the device into the standby
mode power consumption is greatly reduced.
AMD’s Flash technology combines years of Flash memory
manufacturing experience to produce the highest levels of
quality, reliability and cost effectiveness. The device electri
cally erases all bits within a sector simultaneously via FowlerNordheim tunnelling. The data is programmed using hot elec
tron injection.
Note: See “AC Characteristics” for full specifications.
)7090120
ACC
BLOCK DIAGRAM
V
CC
V
SS
Sector Switches
DQ0–DQ7
WE#
CE#
OE#
A0–A18
State
Control
Command
Register
VCC Detector
PGM Voltage
Generator
Timer
Erase Voltage
Generator
STB
Chip Enable
Output Enable
Logic
Y-Decoder
X-Decoder
Address Latch
STB
Input/Output
Buffers
Data
Latch
Y-Gating
Cell Matrix
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A16
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
DQ0
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
A12
4
DQ1
15
A15
3
DQ2
2
PLCC
17
SS
V
A18
1
DQ3
32
18
VCCWE#
31 30
19 2016
DQ4
DQ5
A17
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
DQ6
A14
A13
A8
A9
A11
OE#
A10
CE#
DQ7
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PIN CONFIGURATION
A0–A18= 19 addresses
DQ0–DQ7 = 8 data inputs/outputs
CE#= Chip enable
OE#= Output enable
WE#= Write enable
VCC = +5.0 V single power supply
(see Product Selector Guide for
device speed ratings and voltage
supply tolerances)
V
SS
NC= Pin not connected internally
= Device ground
LOGIC SYMBOL
19
A0–A18
CE#
OE#
WE#
8
DQ0–DQ7
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Standard Product
AMD standard products are available in several packages and operating ranges. The order number (Valid Combination) is formed
by a combination of the elements below.
Am29F004BT-70JI
TEMPERATURE RANGE
I = Industrial (–40°C to +85°C)
F=Industrial (–40°C to +85°C) for Pb-free package
E =Extended (–55°C to +125°C)
K=Extended (–55°C to +125°C) for Pb-free package
Am29F004B
4 Megabit (512 K x 8-Bit) CMOS Flash Memory
5.0 Volt-only Program and Erase
Valid CombinationsVCC Voltage
AM29F004BT-70
AM29F004BB-70
AM29F004BT-90
AM29F004BB-90
AM29F004BT-120
AM29F004BB-120
JI, JF
JI, JE,
JF, JK
Valid Combinations
Valid Combinations list configurations planned to be supported in volume for this device. Consult the local AMD sales
office to confirm availability of specific valid combinations and
to check on newly released combinations.
5.0 V ± 10%
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DEVICE BUS OPERATIONS
This section describes the requirements and use of the
device bus operations, which are initiated through the internal
command register. The command register itself does not
occupy any addressable memory location. The register is
composed of latches that store the commands, along with the
address and data information needed to execute the com
Table 1. Am29F004B Device Bus Operations
OperationCE#OE#WE#A0–A18DQ0–DQ7
ReadLLHA
WriteLHLA
CMOS StandbyVCC ± 0.5 VXXXHigh-Z
TTL StandbyHXXXHigh-Z
Output DisableLHHXHigh-Z
Temporary Sector Unprotect (See Note)XXXXX
Legend:
L = Logic Low = VIL, H = Logic High = VIH, VID = 12.0 ± 0.5 V, X = Don’t Care, DIN = Data In, D
Note: See the sections on Sector Protection and Temporary Sector
Unprotect for more information.
mand. The contents of the register serve as inputs to the
internal state machine. The state machine outputs dictate the
function of the device. The appropriate device bus operations
table lists the inputs and control levels required, and the
resulting output. The following subsections describe each of
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these operations in further detail.
IN
IN
= Data Out, AIN = Address In
OUT
D
OUT
D
IN
Requirements for Reading Array Data
To read array data from the outputs, the system must drive
the CE# and OE# pins to V
. CE# is the power control and
IL
selects the device. OE# is the output control and gates array
data to the output pins. WE# should remain at V
.
IH
The internal state machine is set for reading array data upon
device power-up. This ensures that no spurious alteration of
the memory content occurs during the power transition. No
command is necessary in this mode to obtain array data.
Standard microprocessor read cycles that assert valid
addresses on the device address inputs produce valid data
on the device data outputs. The device remains enabled for
read access until the command register contents are altered.
See Reading Array Data on page 13 for more information.
Refer to the AC Read Operations table for timing specifications and to the Read Operations Timings diagram for the
timing waveforms. I
in the DC Characteristics table repre-
CC1
sents the active current specification for reading array data.
Writing Commands/Command Sequences
To write a command or command sequence (which includes
programming data to the device and erasing sectors of
memory), the system must drive WE# and CE# to V
OE# to V
.
IH
An erase operation can erase one sector, multiple sectors, or
the entire device. The Sector Address Tables indicate the
address space that each sector occupies. A “sector address”
consists of the address bits required to uniquely select a
sector. See the
Command Definitions on page 13 section for
details on erasing a sector or the entire chip, or suspending/resuming the erase operation.
After the system writes the autoselect command sequence,
the device enters the autoselect mode. The system can then
read autoselect codes from the internal register (which is
, and
IL
separate from the memory array) on DQ7–DQ0. Standard
read cycle timings apply in this mode. Refer to the
Autoselect
Mode on page 10 and Autoselect Command Sequence sec-
tions for more information.
I
in the DC Characteristics table represents the active
CC2
current specification for the write mode. The
AC
Characteristics on page 24 section contains timing specifica-
tion tables and timing diagrams for write operations.
Program and Erase Operation Status
During an erase or program operation, the system may check
the status of the operation by reading the status bits on DQ7–
DQ0. Standard read cycle timings and I
apply. Refer to
Write Operation Status on page 17 for more
read specifications
CC
information, and to each AC Characteristics section for timing
diagrams.
Standby Mode
When the system is not reading or writing to the device, it can
place the device in the standby mode. In this mode, current
consumption is greatly reduced, and the outputs are placed
in the high impedance state, independent of the OE# input.
The device enters the CMOS standby mode when CE# pin is
held at V
range than V
when CE# pin is held at V
access time (t
of these standby modes, before it is ready to read data.
If the device is deselected during erasure or programming,
the device draws active current until the operation is
completed.
In the DC Characteristics tables, I
current specification.
± 0.5 V. (Note that this is a more restricted voltage
CC
.) The device enters the TTL standby mode
IH
) for read access when the device is in either
CE
. The device requires standard
IH
represents the standby
CC3
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Output Disable Mode
When the OE# input is at VIH, output from the device is disabled. The output pins are placed in the high impedance
state.
Tabl e 2 . Am29F004B Top Boot Block Sector Addresses
The autoselect mode provides manufacturer and device identification, and sector protection verification, through identifier
codes output on DQ7–DQ0. This mode is primarily intended
for programming equipment to automatically match a device
to be programmed with its corresponding programming algo
rithm. However, the autoselect codes can also be accessed
in-system through the command register.
When using programming equipment, the autoselect mode
requires V
must be as shown in Autoselect Codes (High Voltage
Method) table. In addition, when verifying sector protection,
on address pin A9. Address pins A6, A1, and A0
ID
the sector address must appear on the appropriate highest
order address bits. Refer to the corresponding Sector
Address Tables. The Command Definitions table shows the
remaining address bits that are don’t care. When all neces
sary bits are set as required, the programming equipment
may then read the corresponding identifier code on DQ7–
DQ0.
To access the autoselect codes in-system, the host system
can issue the autoselect command via the command register,
as shown in the Command Definitions table. This method
does not require V
for details on using the autoselect mode.
Tabl e 4 . Am29F004B Autoselect Codes (High Voltage Method)
A18
A12
to
DescriptionCE#OE#WE#
Manufacturer ID: AMDLLHXXV
Device ID:
Am29F004B (Top Boot Block)
Device ID:
Am29F004B (Bottom Boot Block)
Sector Protection VerificationLLHSAXV
LLH
LLH
LLH
LLH
A13
to
A10A9
XXV
XXV
. See Command Definitions on page 13
ID
A8
to
A7
XLXLL01h
ID
XLXLH77h
ID
XLXLH7Bh
ID
XLXHL
ID
A6
A5
to
A2
A1A0
-
DQ7
to
DQ0
01h (protected)
00h
(unprotected)
L = Logic Low = VIL, H = Logic High = VIH, SA = Sector Address, X = Don’t care.
Sector Protection/Unprotection
The hardware sector protection feature disables both
program and erase operations in any sector. The hardware
sector unprotection feature re-enables both program and
erase operations in previously protected sectors.
The primary method requires VID on the OE# pin only, and
can be implemented either in-system or via programming
equipment.
and Figure 16, on page 28, Figure 17, on page 28, and Figure
18, on page 29 show the timing diagrams. This method uses
standard microprocessor bus cycle timing in addition to the
sector unlock and sector relock sequences. For sector unpro
Figure 1, on page 11 and 2 show the algorithms
The alternate method intended only for programming equipment required VID on address pin A9 and OE#. This method
is compatible with programmer routines written for earlier 5.0
volt-only AMD Flash devices. Publication number 22289 con
tains further details; contact an AMD representative to
request a copy.
The device is shipped with all sectors unprotected. AMD
offers the option of programming and protecting sectors at its
factory prior to shipping the device through AMD’s Express
Flash™ Service. Contact an AMD representative for details.
It is possible to determine whether a sector is protected or
unprotected. See
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tect, all unprotected sectors must first be protected prior to
the first sector unprotect write cycle.
This feature allows temporary unprotection of previously protected sectors to change data in-system. The Sector
Unprotect mode is activated by setting the OE# pin to 12.0
Volts (V
page 28 and Figure 17, on page 28 show the timing dia-
grams, for this feature. While OE# is at VID, the sector unlock
sequence is written to the device. After the sector unlock
sequence is written, the OE# pin is taken back to V
device is now in the temporary sector unprotect mode.
While in this mode, formerly protected sectors can be programmed or erased by selecting the appropriate sector
address during programming or erase operations. Either
sector erase or chip erase operations can be performed in
this mode. Byte program operations require only two cycles,
while sector and chip erase operations only require four
cycles. Refer to the Command Definitions table.
Exiting the temporary sector unprotect mode is accomplished
by either removing V
back to V
After writing the sector relock sequence, the OE# pin is taken
back to V
again.
). Figure 2 shows the algorithm, and Figure 16, on
ID
. The
IH
from the device or by taking OE#
and writing the sector relock sequence.
ID
and all previously protected sectors are protected
IH
CC
START
OE# = V
ID
Write the three-cycle
Unlock sequence with com-
mand 20h (Figure 16)
OE# = V
Perform Erase or
Program Operations
Write the two-cycle
Sector Relock sequence (Fig-
IH
OE# = V
ure 17)
(Note 1)
ID
OE# = V
IH
Temporary Sector
Unprotect
Completed (Note 2)
Notes:
1. All protected sectors unprotected.
2. All previously protected sectors are protected once again.
Figure 2. Temporary Sector Unprotect Operation
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Hardware Data Protection
The command sequence requirement of unlock cycles for
programming or erasing provides data protection against
inadvertent writes (refer to the Command Definitions table).
In addition, the following hardware data protection measures
prevent accidental erasure or programming, which might oth
erwise be caused by spurious system level signals during
power-up and power-down transitions, or from system
V
CC
noise.
Low VCC Write Inhibit
When VCC is less than V
write cycles. This protects data during V
power-down. The command register and all internal pro
gram/erase circuits are disabled, and the device resets.
Subsequent writes are ignored until V
The system must provide the proper signals to the control
pins to prevent unintentional writes when V
.
V
LKO
Write Pulse Glitch Protection
Noise pulses of less than 5 ns (typical) on OE#, CE# or WE#
do not initiate a write cycle.
Logical Inhibit
Write cycles are inhibited by holding any one of OE# = VIL,
CE# = V
WE# must be a logical zero while OE# is a logical one.
or WE# = VIH. To initiate a write cycle, CE# and
IH
Power-Up Write Inhibit
If WE# = CE# = VIL and OE# = VIH during power up, the
device does not accept commands on the rising edge of
WE#. The internal state machine is automatically reset to
reading array data on power-up.
, the device does not accept any
LKO
CC
power-up and
CC
is greater than V
is greater than
CC
LKO
The system must issue the reset command to re-enable the
device for reading array data if DQ5 goes high, or while in the
autoselect mode. See the
See also “Requirements for Reading Array Data” in the
Device Bus Operations on page 8 section for more informa-
tion. The Read Operations table provides the read
parameters, and Read Operation Timings diagram shows the
timing diagram.
Reset Command section, next.
Reset Command
Writing the reset command to the device resets the device to
reading array data. Address bits are don’t care for this
command.
The reset command may be written between the sequence
cycles in an erase command sequence before erasing
.
begins. This resets the device to reading array data. Once
erasure begins, however, the device ignores reset commands
until the operation is complete.
The reset command may be written between the sequence
cycles in a program command sequence before programming
begins. This resets the device to reading array data (also
applies to programming in Erase Suspend mode). Once pro
gramming begins, however, the device ignores reset
commands until the operation is complete.
The reset command may be written between the sequence
cycles in an autoselect command sequence. Once in the
autoselect mode, the reset command must be written to
return to reading array data (also applies to autoselect during
Erase Suspend).
If DQ5 goes high during a program or erase operation, writing
the reset command returns the device to reading array data
(also applies during Erase Suspend).
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COMMAND DEFINITIONS
Writing specific address and data commands or sequences
into the command register initiates device operations. The
Command Definitions table defines the valid register
command sequences. Writing incorrect address and data values or writing them in the improper sequence resets the
device to reading array data.
All addresses are latched on the falling edge of WE# or CE#,
whichever happens later. All data is latched on the rising edge
of WE# or CE#, whichever happens first. Refer to the appro
priate timing diagrams in AC Characteristics on page 24.
Reading Array Data
The device is automatically set to reading array data after
device power-up. No commands are required to retrieve data.
The device is also ready to read array data after completing
an Embedded Program or Embedded Erase algorithm.
After the device accepts an Erase Suspend command, the
device enters the Erase Suspend mode. The system can
read array data using the standard read timings, except that
if it reads at an address within erase-suspended sectors, the
device outputs status data. After completing a programming
operation in the Erase Suspend mode, the system may once
again read array data with the same exception. See
Command for more information on this mode.
Reset
Autoselect Command Sequence
The autoselect command sequence allows the host system
to access the manufacturer and devices codes, and deter
mine whether or not a sector is protected. The Command
Definitions table shows the address and data requirements.
This method is an alternative to that shown in the Autoselect
Codes (High Voltage Method) table, which is intended for
PROM programmers and requires V
The autoselect command sequence is initiated by writing two
unlock cycles, followed by the autoselect command. The
device then enters the autoselect mode, and the system may
read at any address any number of times, without initiating
another command sequence.
A read cycle at address XX00h or retrieves the manufacturer
code. A read cycle at address XX01h returns the device code.
A read cycle containing a sector address (SA) and the
address 02h in returns 01h if that sector is protected, or 00h
if it is unprotected. Refer to the Sector Address tables for valid
sector addresses.
The system must write the reset command to exit the autoselect mode and return to reading array data.
on address bit A9.
ID
Byte Program Command Sequence
Programming is a four-bus-cycle operation. The program
command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock write
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cycles, followed by the program set-up command. The
program address and data are written next, which in turn ini
tiate the Embedded Program algorithm. The system is not
required to provide further controls or timings. The device
automatically provides internally generated program pulses
and verify the programmed cell margin. (Note that if the
device is in the temporary sector unprotect mode, the byte
program command sequence only requires two cycles.) The
Command Definitions table shows the address and data
requirements for the byte program command sequence.
When the Embedded Program algorithm is complete, the
device then returns to reading array data and addresses are
no longer latched. The system can determine the status of
the program operation by using DQ7 or DQ6. See
Write
Operation Status on page 17 for information on these status
bits.
Any commands written to the device during the Embedded
Program Algorithm are ignored. The Sector Erase command
sequence should be reinitiated once the device returns to
reading array data, to ensure data integrity.
Programming is allowed in any sequence and across sector
boundaries. A bit cannot be programmed from a 0 back to a 1. Attempting to do so may halt the operation and set DQ5
to 1, or cause the Data# Polling algorithm to indicate the oper
ation was successful. However, a succeeding read shows
that the data is still 0. Only erase operations can convert a 0
to a 1”.
Chip Erase Command Sequence
Chip erase is a six-bus-cycle operation. The chip erase
command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock cycles,
followed by a set-up command. Two additional unlock write
cycles are then followed by the chip erase command, which
in turn invokes the Embedded Erase algorithm. The device
does not require the system to preprogram prior to erase. The
Embedded Erase algorithm automatically preprograms and
verifies the entire memory for an all zero data pattern prior to
electrical erase. The system is not required to provide any
controls or timings during these operations. (Note that if the
device is in the temporary sector unprotect mode, the chip
erase command sequence only requires four cycles.) The
Command Definitions table shows the address and data
requirements for the chip erase command sequence.
Any commands written to the chip during the Embedded
Erase algorithm are ignored. The Sector Erase command
sequence should be reinitiated once the device returns to
reading array data, to ensure data integrity.
The system can determine the status of the erase operation
by using DQ7, DQ6, or DQ2. See
page 17 for information on these status bits. When the
Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the device returns to
reading array data and addresses are no longer latched.
Figure 4, on page 15 illustrates the algorithm for the erase
operation. See the Erase/Program Operations on page 25
for parameters, and to Figure 12, on page 26 for timing
waveforms.
Write Operation Status on
START
Write Program
Command Sequence
Data Poll
No
from System
Verify Data?
Yes
Last Address?
Yes
Programming
Completed
No
Embedded
Program
algorithm
in progress
Increment Address
Note: See the appropriate Command Definitions table for program
command sequence.
Figure 3. Program Operation
Sector Erase Command Sequence
Sector erase is a six-bus-cycle operation. The sector erase
command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock cycles,
followed by a set-up command. Two additional unlock write
cycles are then followed by the address of the sector to be
erased, and the sector erase command. (Note that if the
device is in the temporary sector unprotect mode, the sector
erase command sequence only requires four cycles.) The
Command Definitions table shows the address and data
requirements for the sector erase command sequence.
The device does not require the system to preprogram the
memory prior to erase. The Embedded Erase algorithm auto
matically programs and verifies the sector for an all zero data
pattern prior to electrical erase. The system is not required to
provide any controls or timings during these operations.
After the command sequence is written, a sector erase timeout of 50 µs begins. During the time-out period, additional
sector addresses and sector erase commands may be
written. Loading the sector erase buffer may be done in any
sequence, and the number of sectors may be from one sector
to all sectors. The time between these additional cycles must
be less than 50 µs, otherwise the last address and command
might not be accepted, and erasure may begin. It is recom
mended that processor interrupts be disabled during this time
to ensure all commands are accepted. The interrupts can be
re-enabled after the last Sector Erase command is written. If
the time between additional sector erase commands can be
assumed to be less than 50 µs, the system need not monitor
DQ3. Any command other than Sector Erase or Erase
Suspend during the time-out period resets the device to
reading array data. The system must rewrite the command
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sequence and any additional sector addresses and
commands.
The system can monitor DQ3 to determine if the sector erase
timer timed out. (See
DQ3: Sector Erase Timer on page 18.)
The time-out begins from the rising edge of the final WE#
pulse in the command sequence.
Once the sector erase operation begins, only the Erase
Suspend command is valid. All other commands are ignored.
The Sector Erase command sequence should be reinitiated
once the device returns to reading array data, to ensure data
integrity.
When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the device
returns to reading array data and addresses are no longer
latched. The system can determine the status of the erase
operation by using DQ7, DQ6, or DQ2. Refer to
Write Oper-
ation Status on page 17 for information on these status bits.
Figure 4 illustrates the algorithm for the erase operation.
Refer to the Erase/Program Operations on page 25 for
parameters, and to the Sector Erase Operations Timing
diagram for timing waveforms.
START
Write Erase
Command Sequence
Data Poll
from System
No
Note:
1. See the appropriate Command Definitions table for erase
command sequence.
2. See DQ3: Sector Erase Timer on page 18 for more information.
Data = FFh?
Yes
Erasure Completed
Embedded
Erase
algorithm
in progress
Figure 4. Erase Operation
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume Commands
The Erase Suspend command allows the system to interrupt
a sector erase operation and then read data from, or program
data to, any sector not selected for erasure. This command is
valid only during the sector erase operation, including the 50
µs time-out period during the sector erase command
sequence. The Erase Suspend command is ignored if written
during the chip erase operation or Embedded Program algo
rithm. Writing the Erase Suspend command during the
Sector Erase time-out immediately terminates the time-out
period and suspends the erase operation. Addresses are
don’t-cares when writing the Erase Suspend command.
When the Erase Suspend command is written during a sector
erase operation, the device requires a maximum of 20 µs to
suspend the erase operation. However, when the Erase
Suspend command is written during the sector erase timeout, the device immediately terminates the time-out period
and suspends the erase operation.
After the erase operation is suspended, the system can read
array data from or program data to any sector not selected for
erasure. (The device “erase suspends” all sectors selected
for erasure.) Normal read and write timings and command
definitions apply. Reading at any address within erase-sus
pended sectors produces status data on DQ7–DQ0. The
system can use DQ7, or DQ6 and DQ2 together, to deter
mine if a sector is actively erasing or is erase-suspended.
Write Operation Status on page 17 for information on
See
these status bits.
After an erase-suspended program operation is complete,
the system can once again read array data within non-sus
pended sectors. The system can determine the status of the
program operation using the DQ7 or DQ6 status bits, just as
in the standard program operation. See
Status on page 17 for more information.
The system may also write the autoselect command
sequence when the device is in the Erase Suspend mode.
The device allows reading autoselect codes even at
addresses within erasing sectors, since the codes are not
stored in the memory array. When the device exits the
autoselect mode, the device reverts to the Erase Suspend
mode, and is ready for another valid operation. See
Autoselect Command Sequence on page 13 for more
information.
The system must write the Erase Resume command
(address bits are don’t care) to exit the erase suspend mode
and continue the sector erase operation. Further writes of the
Resume command are ignored. Another Erase Suspend
command can be written after the device resumes erasing.
RD = Data read from location RA during read operation.
PA = Address of the memory location to be programmed. Addresses
latch on the falling edge of the WE# or CE# pulse, whichever
happens later.
Top Boot Block
Device ID,
Bottom Boot Block
Sector Protect Verify
(Note 8)
Enter TSU Mode3555AA2AA5555520
Program2XXXA0PAPD
Sector Erase4XXX80XXXAAXXX55SA30
(Note
Chip Erase4XXX80XXXAAXXX5555510
FirstSecond Third Fourth Fifth Sixth
Cycles
Addr Data Addr DataAddrData AddrDataAddr DataAddr Data
4555AA2AA5555590X0177
4555AA2AA5555590X017B
4555AA2AA5555590
Bus Cycles (Notes 2–4)
(SA)
X02
PD = Data to be programmed at location PA. Data latches on the
rising edge of WE# or CE# pulse, whichever happens first.
SA = Address of the sector to be verified (in autoselect mode) or
erased. Address bits A18–A13 uniquely select any sector.
SA+ = The sector address must be asserted in combination with A0
= 0, A1 = 1, A5 = 1, and A6 = 0 (for protect) or 1 (for unprotect).
00
01
Notes:
1. See Ta b l e 1 for description of bus operations.
2. All values are in hexadecimal.
3. Except when reading array or autoselect data, all bus cycles are
write operations.
4. Address bits A18–A11 are don’t cares for unlock and command
cycles, except when PA or SA is required.
5. No unlock or command cycles required when reading array data.
6. The Reset command is required to return to reading array data
when device is in the autoselect mode, or if DQ5 goes high (while
the device is providing status data).
7. The fourth cycle of the autoselect command sequence is a read
cycle.
8. The data is 00h for an unprotected sector and 01h for a protected
sector. See
more information.
9. To activate the sequence, OE# must be at VID.
10. The sector relock command in the second cycle may be written
as either 00h or F0h.
11. The system may read and program in non-erasing sectors, or
enter the autoselect mode, when in the Erase Suspend mode.
The Erase Suspend command is valid only during a sector erase
operation.
12. The Erase Resume command is valid only during the Erase Suspend mode.
Autoselect Command Sequence on page 13 for
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WRITE OPERATION STATUS
The device provides several bits to determine the status of a
write operation: DQ2, DQ3, DQ5, DQ6, and DQ7.
Ta bl e 6 on
page 19 and the following subsections describe the functions
of these bits. DQ7 and DQ6 each offer a method for determining whether a program or erase operation is complete or
in progress. These three bits are discussed first.
DQ7: Data# Polling
The Data# Polling bit, DQ7, indicates to the host system
whether an Embedded Algorithm is in progress or completed,
or whether the device is in Erase Suspend. Data# Polling is
valid after the rising edge of the final WE# pulse in the
program or erase command sequence.
During the Embedded Program algorithm, the device outputs
on DQ7 the complement of the datum programmed to DQ7.
This DQ7 status also applies to programming during Erase
Suspend. When the Embedded Program algorithm is com
plete, the device outputs the datum programmed to DQ7. The
system must provide the program address to read valid status
information on DQ7. If a program address falls within a pro
tected sector, Data# Polling on DQ7 is active for
approximately 2 µs, then the device returns to reading array
data.
During the Embedded Erase algorithm, Data# Polling produces a “0” on DQ7. When the Embedded Erase algorithm is
complete, or if the device enters the Erase Suspend mode,
Data# Polling produces a “1” on DQ7. This is analogous to
the complement/true datum output described for the
Embedded Program algorithm: the erase function changes
all the bits in a sector to “1”; prior to this, the device outputs
the “complement,” or “0.” The system must provide an
address within any of the sectors selected for erasure to read
valid status information on DQ7.
After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors
selected for erasing are protected, Data# Polling on DQ7 is
active for approximately 100 µs, then the device returns to
reading array data. If not all selected sectors are protected,
the Embedded Erase algorithm erases the unprotected sec
tors, and ignores the selected sectors that are protected.
When the system detects DQ7 changes from the complement to true data, it can read valid data at DQ7–DQ0 on the
following read cycles. This is because DQ7 may change
asynchronously with DQ0–DQ6 while Output Enable (OE#) is
asserted low. The Data# Polling Timings (During Embedded
Algorithms) figure in the
section illustrates this.
Ta bl e 6 on page 19 shows the outputs for Data# Polling on
DQ7. Figure 5, on page 17 shows the Data# Polling
algorithm.
AC Characteristics on page 24
START
Read DQ7–DQ0
Addr = VA
DQ7 = Data?
No
-
-
-
No
Notes:
1. VA = Valid address for programming. During a sector erase
operation, a valid address is an address within any sector
selected for erasure. During chip erase, a valid address is any
non-protected sector address.
2. DQ7 should be rechecked even if DQ5 = “1” because DQ7 may
change simultaneously with DQ5.
DQ5 = 1?
Yes
Read DQ7–DQ0
Addr = VA
DQ7 = Data?
No
FAIL
Yes
Yes
Figure 5. Data# Polling Algorithm
PASS
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DQ6: Toggle Bit I
Toggle Bit I on DQ6 indicates whether an Embedded
Program or Erase algorithm is in progress or complete, or
whether the device entered the Erase Suspend mode. Toggle
Bit I may be read at any address, and is valid after the rising
edge of the final WE# pulse in the command sequence (prior
to the program or erase operation), and during the sector
erase time-out.
During an Embedded Program or Erase algorithm operation,
successive read cycles to any address cause DQ6 to toggle.
(The system may use either OE# or CE# to control the read
cycles.) When the operation is complete, DQ6 stops toggling.
After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors
selected for erasing are protected, DQ6 toggles for approxi
mately 100 μs, then returns to reading array data. If not all
selected sectors are protected, the Embedded Erase algo
rithm erases the unprotected sectors, and ignores the
selected sectors that are protected.
The system can use DQ6 and DQ2 together to determine
whether a sector is actively erasing or is erase-suspended.
When the device is actively erasing (that is, the Embedded
Erase algorithm is in progress), DQ6 toggles. When the
device enters the Erase Suspend mode, DQ6 stops toggling.
However, the system must also use DQ2 to determine which
sectors are erasing or erase-suspended. Alternatively, the
system can use DQ7 (see the subsection on
Polling).
If a program address falls within a protected sector, DQ6
toggles for approximately 2 µs after the program command
sequence is written, then returns to reading array data.
DQ6 also toggles during the erase-suspend-program mode,
and stops toggling once the Embedded Program algorithm is
complete.
The Write Operation Status table shows the outputs for
Toggle Bit I on DQ6. Refer to
rithm, and to the Toggle Bit Timings figure in the “AC
Characteristics” section for the timing diagram. The DQ2 vs.
DQ6 figure shows the differences between DQ2 and DQ6 in
graphical form. See also the subsection on
Figure 6 for the toggle bit algo-
DQ7: Data#
DQ2: Toggle Bit II.
DQ2: Toggle Bit II
The Toggle Bit II on DQ2, when used with DQ6, indicates
whether a particular sector is actively erasing (that is, the
Embedded Erase algorithm is in progress), or whether that
sector is erase-suspended. Toggle Bit II is valid after the
rising edge of the final WE# pulse in the command sequence.
DQ2 toggles when the system reads at addresses within
those sectors that were selected for erasure. (The system
may use either OE# or CE# to control the read cycles.) But
DQ2 cannot distinguish whether the sector is actively erasing
or is erase-suspended. DQ6, by comparison, indicates
whether the device is actively erasing, or is in Erase Sus
pend, but cannot distinguish which sectors are selected for
erasure. Thus, both status bits are required for sector and
mode information. Refer to
outputs for DQ2 and DQ6.
Figure 6, on page 19 shows the toggle bit algorithm in flow-
chart form, and the section DQ2: Toggle Bit II on page 18
Ta bl e 6 on page 19 to compare
explains the algorithm. See also the DQ6: Toggle Bit I on
page 18 subsection. Refer to the Toggle Bit Timings figure for
the toggle bit timing diagram. The DQ2 vs. DQ6 figure shows
the differences between DQ2 and DQ6 in graphical form.
Reading Toggle Bits DQ6/DQ2
Refer to Figure 6, on page 19 for the following discussion.
Whenever the system initially begins reading toggle bit
status, it must read DQ7–DQ0 at least twice in a row to deter
mine whether a toggle bit is toggling. Typically, a system
would note and store the value of the toggle bit after the first
read. After the second read, the system would compare the
new value of the toggle bit with the first. If the toggle bit is not
toggling, the device completed the program or erase opera
-
tion. The system can read array data on DQ7–DQ0 on the
following read cycle.
However, if after the initial two read cycles, the system deter-
mines that the toggle bit is still toggling, the system also
should note whether the value of DQ5 is high (see the section
on DQ5). If it is, the system should then determine again
whether the toggle bit is toggling, since the toggle bit may
have stopped toggling just as DQ5 went high. If the toggle bit
is no longer toggling, the device successfully completed the
program or erase operation. If it is still toggling, the device did
not complete the operation successfully, and the system must
write the reset command to return to reading array data.
The remaining scenario is that the system initially determines
that the toggle bit is toggling and DQ5 has not gone high. The
system may continue to monitor the toggle bit and DQ5
through successive read cycles, determining the status as
described in the previous paragraph. Alternatively, it may
choose to perform other system tasks. In this case, the
system must start at the beginning of the algorithm when it
returns to determine the status of the operation (top of
6, on page 19).
DQ5: Exceeded Timing Limits
DQ5 indicates whether the program or erase time exceeded
a specified internal pulse count limit. Under these conditions
DQ5 produces a 1. This is a failure condition that indicates
the program or erase cycle was not successfully completed.
The DQ5 failure condition may appear if the system tries to
program a 1 to a location that is previously programmed to 0. Only an erase operation can change a “0” back to a 1.
Under this condition, the device halts the operation, and
when the operation exceeds the timing limits, DQ5 produces
a 1.
Under both these conditions, the system must issue the reset
command to return the device to reading array data.
DQ3: Sector Erase Timer
After writing a sector erase command sequence, the system
-
may read DQ3 to determine whether or not an erase opera
tion started. (The sector erase timer does not apply to the
chip erase command.) If additional sectors are selected for
erasure, the entire time-out also applies after each additional
sector erase command. When the time-out is complete, DQ3
switches from 0 to 1. The system may ignore DQ3 if the
system can guarantee that the time between additional sector
-
-
Figure
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erase commands is always less than 50 μs. See also the
Sector Erase Command Sequence on page 14 section.
After the sector erase command sequence is written, the
system should read the status on DQ7 (Data# Polling) or DQ6
(Toggle Bit I) to ensure the device accepts the command
sequence, and then read DQ3. If DQ3 is 1, the internally con
trolled erase cycle started; all further commands (other than
Erase Suspend) are ignored until the erase operation is com
plete. If DQ3 is 0, the device accepts additional sector erase
commands. To ensure the command was accepted, the
system software should check the status of DQ3 prior to and
following each subsequent sector erase command. If DQ3 is
high on the second status check, the last command might not
have been accepted.
for DQ3.
Ta bl e 6 on page 19 shows the outputs
START
-
Read DQ7–DQ0
-
Read DQ7–DQ0
(Note
1)
Toggle Bit
= Toggle?
Yes
No
No
Notes:
1. Read toggle bit twice to determine whether or not it is toggling.
See text.
2. Recheck toggle bit because it may stop toggling as DQ5
changes to
DQ5 = 1?
Yes
Read DQ7–DQ0
Twice
Toggle Bit
= Toggle?
Yes
Program/Erase
Operation Not
Complete, Write
Reset Command
1. See text.
(Notes
1, 2)
No
Program/Erase
Operation Complete
Figure 6. Toggle Bit Algorithm
Tabl e 6 . Write Operation Status
Operation
Standard
Mode
Erase
Suspend
Mode
Notes:
1. DQ7 and DQ2 require a valid address when reading status information. Refer to the appropriate subsection for further details.
2. DQ5 switches to 1 when an Embedded Program or Embedded Erase operation has exceeded the maximum timing limits. See DQ5:
Exceeded Timing Limits on page 18 for more information.
A9, OE# (Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –2.0 V to +12.5 V
All other pins (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.5 V to +7.0 V
Output Short Circuit Current (Note 3) . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mA
Notes:
1. Minimum DC voltage on input or I/O pins is –0.5 V. During voltage
transitions, input or I/O pins may overshoot V
periods of up to 20 ns. See
voltage on input or I/O pins is VCC +0.5 V. During voltage
transitions, input or I/O pins may overshoot to V
periods up to 20 ns. See
2. Minimum DC input voltage on pins A9 and OE# is –0.5 V. During
voltage transitions, A9 and OE# may overshoot V
periods of up to 20 ns. See
input voltage on pin A9 is +12.5 V which may overshoot to +13.5
V for periods up to 20 ns.
3. No more than one output may be shorted to ground at a time.
Duration of the short circuit should not be greater than one
second.
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may
cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only;
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions
above those indicated in the operational sections of this data sheet is
not implied. Exposure of the device to absolute maximum rating con
ditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Figure 7, on page 20. Maximum DC
Figure 8, on page 20.
Figure 7, on page 20. Maximum DC
to –2.0 V for
SS
+2.0 V for
CC
to –2.0 V for
SS
20 ns
+0.8 V
–0.5 V
–2.0 V
20 ns
20 ns
Figure 7. Maximum Negative Overshoot Waveform
20 ns
V
CC
+2.0 V
V
CC
+0.5 V
2.0 V
20 ns
20 ns
Figure 8. Maximum Positive Overshoot Waveform
-
OPERATING RANGES
Industrial (I) Devices
Ambient Temperature (TA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –40°C to +85°C
Extended (E) Devices
Ambient Temperature (TA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . –55°C to +125°C
VCC Supply Voltages
VCC for ± 5% devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+4.75 V to +5.25 V
VCC for ± 10% devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+4.5 V to +5.5 V
Operating ranges define those limits between which the functionality of the device is guaranteed.
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DC CHARACTERISTICS
TTL/NMOS Compatible
ParameterDescriptionTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
I
LI
I
LIT
I
LO
I
CC1
I
CC2
I
CC3
V
IL
V
IH
V
ID
V
OL
V
OH
V
LKO
Notes:
1. Maximum ICC specifications are tested with VCC = V
2. The ICC current listed is typically less than 2 mA/MHz, with OE#
at V
IH
Input Load CurrentVIN = VSS to VCC, VCC = VCC
A9, OE# Input Load Current
(Note 4)
Output Leakage CurrentV
VCC Active Read Current (Notes 1, 2)CE# = VIL, OE# = V
VCC Active Write Current (Notes 1, 3, 4)CE# = VIL, OE# = V
VCC Standby Current (Note 1)CE#, OE# = V
VCC = V
A9, OE# = 12.5 V
= VSS to VCC, VCC = V
OUT
CC max
;
IH
IH
IH
max
CC max
2030mA
3040mA
0.41mA
Input Low Voltage–0.50.8V
Input High Voltage2.0
Voltage for Autoselect and Temporary Sector
Unprotect
Output Low VoltageIOL = 12 mA, VCC = V
Output High VoltageIOH = –2.5 mA, VCC = V
VCC = 5.0 V11.512.5V
0.45V
CC min
2.4V
CC min
Low VCC Lock-Out Voltage3.24.2V
.
CCmax
.
3. ICC active while Embedded Erase or Embedded Program is in
progress.
4. Not 100% tested.
±1.0µA
50µA
±1.0µA
VCC
+ 0.5
V
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DC CHARACTERISTICS
CMOS Compatible
ParameterDescriptionTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
VIN = VSS to VCC,
VCC = VCC
A9, OE# = 12.5 V
V
OUT
VCC = V
max
;
CC max
= VSS to VCC,
CC max
CE# = VIL, OE# = V
CE# = VIL, OE# = V
CE# = V
± 0.5 V0.35µA
CC
IH
IH
CC
2030mA
3040mA
±1.0µA
50µA
±1.0µA
VCC + 0.3V
VCC = 5.0 V11.512.5V
0.45V
CC min
IOH = –2.5 mA, VCC = V
IOH = –100 µA, VCC = V
CCmax
.
3. ICC active while Embedded Erase or Embedded Program is in
0.85 V
CC min
VCC–0.4
CC min
progress.
CC
4. Not 100% tested.
5. I
= 20 µA max at extended temperature (>+85° C).
CC3
V
V
V
I
I
I
CC1
I
CC2
I
CC3
V
V
V
V
I
LI
LIT
LO
IL
IH
ID
OL
OH1
OH2
LKO
Input Load Current
A9, OE#, Input Load Current (Note 4)VCC = V
Output Leakage Current
VCC Active Read Current
(Notes 1, 2)
VCC Active Write Current
(Notes 1, 3, 4)
VCC Standby Current
(Notes 1, 5)
Input Low Voltage–0.50.8V
Input High Voltage0.7 x V
Voltage for Autoselect and
Temporary Sector Unprotect
Output Low VoltageIOL = 12 mA, VCC = V
Output High Voltage
Low VCC Lock-Out Voltage 3.24.2V
Notes:
1. Maximum ICC specifications are tested with VCC = V
2. The ICC current listed is typically less than 2 mA/MHz, with OE#
at V
.
IH
V
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TEST CONDITIONS
5.0 V
Device
Under
Te st
C
L
Note: Diodes are IN3064 or equivalent
6.2 kΩ
Figure 9. Test Setup
KEY TO SWITCHING WAVEFORMS
2.7 kΩ
Table 7. Test Specifications
Test Condition70, 90, 120Unit
Output Load1 TTL gate
Output Load Capacitance, C
(including jig capacitance)
Input Rise and Fall Times20ns
Input Pulse Levels0.45–2.4V
Input timing measurement
reference levels
Output timing measurement
reference levels
L
100pF
0.8, 2.0V
0.8, 2.0V
WAVEFORMINPUTSOUTPUTS
Steady
Changing from H to L
Changing from L to H
Don’t Care, Any Change PermittedChanging, State Unknown
Does Not ApplyCenter Line is High Impedance State (High Z)
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AC CHARACTERISTICS
Read Operations
ADVANCE INFORMATION
Parameter
JEDECStdTest Setup-70-90-120Unit
t
AVAV
t
AVQ VtACC
t
ELQV
t
GLQV
t
EHQZ
t
GHQZ
t
AXQX
Description
t
Read Cycle Time (Note 1)Min7090120ns
RC
CE# = V
Address to Output Delay
t
Chip Enable to Output DelayOE# = V
CE
t
Output Enable to Output DelayMax303545ns
OE
t
Chip Enable to Output High Z (Note 1)Max202030ns
DF
Output Enable to Output High Z
t
DF
(Note 1)
Output Enable
t
Hold Time
OEH
(Note 1)
Output Hold Time From Addresses, CE# or OE#,
t
OH
Whichever Occurs First
ReadMin0ns
Toggle and
Data# Polling
(Note 1)
OE# = V
IL
Max7090120ns
IL
Max7090120ns
IL
Max202030ns
Min10ns
Min0ns
Speed Options
Notes:
1. Not 100% tested.
2. See Ta b l e 7 and Figure 9, on page 23 for test specifications.
t
RC
Addresses
Addresses Stable
t
ACC
CE#
OE#
WE#
Outputs
t
OE
t
OEH
t
CE
HIGH Z
Figure 10. Read Operations Timings
Output Valid
t
OH
t
DF
HIGH Z
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AC CHARACTERISTICS
Erase/Program Operations
ParameterSpeed Options
JEDECStdDescription-70-90-120Unit
t
AVAV
t
AVW L
t
WLAX
t
DVW H
t
WHDX
t
GHWL
t
ELWL
t
WHEH
t
WLWH
t
WHWL
t
WHWH1
t
WHWH2
Notes:
1. Not 100% tested.
2. See Erase and Programming Performance on page 32 for more
information.
t
WC
t
AS
t
AH
t
DS
t
DH
t
OES
t
GHWL
t
CS
t
CH
t
WP
t
WPH
t
WHWH1
t
WHWH2
t
VCS
Write Cycle Time (Note 1)Min7090120ns
Address Setup TimeMin0ns
Address Hold TimeMin454550ns
Data Setup TimeMin304550ns
Data Hold TimeMin0ns
Output Enable Setup TimeMin0ns
Read Recovery Time Before Write
(OE# High to WE# Low)
Min0ns
CE# Setup TimeMin0ns
CE# Hold TimeMin0ns
Write Pulse WidthMin354550ns
Write Pulse Width HighMin20ns
Programming Operation (Note 2)Ty p7µs
Sector Erase Operation (Note 2)Ty p1sec
VCC Setup Time (Note 1)Min50µs
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ADVANCE INFORMATION
Program Command Sequence (last two cycles)
t
WC
Addresses
555h
CE#
OE#
t
WE#
t
CS
Data
V
CC
t
VCS
Notes:
1. PA = program address, PD = program data, D
at the program address.
WP
t
DS
t
DH
A0h
is the true data
OUT
Read Status Data (last two cycles)
t
AS
PAPA
t
AH
t
CH
t
t
WPH
PD
WHWH1
PA
Status
D
OUT
Figure 11. Program Operation Timings
Erase Command Sequence (last two cycles)Read Status Data
t
AS
555h for chip erase
Addresses
t
WC
2AAhSA
CE#
t
t
WP
t
DS
55h
CH
t
WPH
t
DH
OE#
WE#
t
CS
Data
t
VCS
V
CC
Notes:
1. SA = sector address (for Sector Erase), VA = Valid Address for
reading status data (”see Write Operation Status on page 17).
t
AH
30h
10 for Chip Erase
t
WHWH2
VA
In
Progress
VA
Complete
Figure 12. Chip/Sector Erase Operation Timings
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Addresses
t
CE#
t
CH
OE#
t
OEH
WE#
DQ7
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t
RC
ACC
t
CE
VA
t
OE
t
DF
t
OH
Complement
VAVA
Complement
True
Valid Data
High Z
DQ0–DQ6
Note: VA = Valid address. Illustration shows first status cycle after command sequence, last status read cycle, and array data read cycle.
Note: VA = Valid address; not required for DQ6. Illustration shows first two status cycle after command sequence, last status read cycle, and
array data read cycle.
High Z
OH
Valid Status
(first read)(second read)(stops toggling)
Valid DataValid StatusValid Status
Figure 14. Toggle Bit Timings (During Embedded Algorithms)
Enter
Embedded
Erasing
WE#
Erase
Erase
Suspend
Erase Suspend
Suspend Program
Read
Enter Erase
Erase
Suspend
Program
Erase Suspend
Read
Erase
Resume
Erase
Erase
Complete
DQ6
DQ2
ote: The system may use CE# or OE# to toggle DQ2 and DQ6. DQ2 toggles only when read at an address within an erase-suspended sector.
Figure 15. DQ2 vs. DQ6
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Parameter
OE#
A18 – A0
V
ID
VSS, V
or V
t
IL
IH
VID Rise and Fall Time (Not 100% tested)Min500ns
VIDR
t
VIDR
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555h
2AAh
All Speed OptionsJEDECStd.DescriptionUnit
555h
D7 – D0
CE#
WE#
OE#
A18 – A0
Device is ready to read from array.
V
ID
VSS, V
IL
or V
IH
t
VIDR
AAh
55h
If 20h is written, Sector Unprotect mode
is enabled. If 24h is written, command mode
Sector Protect/Unprotect is enabled.
Figure 16. Sector Unlock Sequence Timing Diagram
XXXh
XXXh
20h/24h
t
VIDR
0 V or 5 V
D7 – D0
CE#
WE#
Device is in either Temporary Sector Unprotect
mode or command mode Sector Protect/Unprotect.
90h
F0h or 00h
Device exits Temporary Sector Unprotect mode
or command mode Sector Protect/Unprotect.
Returns to reading array data.
Figure 17. Sector Relock Timing Diagram
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V
ID
V
IH
OE#
V
SS
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A18 – A0
D7 – D0
CE#
WE#
Sector Unlock sequence (three cycles)
XXXh
60h
Notes:
1. To enable the command mode sector protection/unprotection
algorithm, the system must issue the command 24h in the sector
unlock sequence.
2. For sector protection, a valid address consists of the sector
address with A6 = 0, A5 = 1, A1 = 1, A0 = 0. For sector
1. Typical program and erase times assume the following conditions: 25°C, 5.0 V VCC, 1,000,000 cycles. Additionally, programming typicals
assume checkerboard pattern.
2. Under worst case conditions of 90°C, VCC = 4.5 V (4.75 V for ±5% devices), 1,000,000 cycles.
3. The typical chip programming time is considerably less than the maximum chip programming time listed, since most bytes program faster
than the maximum program times listed.
4. In the pre-programming step of the Embedded Erase algorithm, all bytes are programmed to 00h before erasure.
5. System-level overhead is the time required to execute the four-bus-cycle sequence for the program command. See Tab l e for further
information on command definitions.
6. The device has a minimum guaranteed erase and program cycle endurance of 1,000,000 cycles.
Excludes 00h programming prior to
(Note 4)
erasure
Excludes system level overhead
(Note 5)
LATCHUP CHARACTERISTICS
DescriptionMinMax
Input voltage with respect to VSS on all pins except I/O pins
(including A9 and OE#)
Input voltage with respect to VSS on all I/O pins–1.0 VVCC + 1.0 V
VCC Current–100 mA+100 mA
Note: Includes all pins except VCC. Test conditions: VCC = 5.0 V, one pin at a time.
Added tolerance specifications to the 150 µs and 15 ms waits.
Clarified that reading from the sector address during either
sector protect or unprotect algorithm requires an access time
of 1 µs.
Revision C (November 12, 1999)
AC Characteristics—Figure 11, Program
Operations Timing and Figure 12, Chip/Sector
Erase Operations
Deleted t
and changed OE# waveform to start at high.
GHWL
Physical Dimensions
Replaced figures with more detailed illustrations.
Revision D (February 22, 2000)
Global
The “preliminary” designation was removed from the document. Parameters are now stable, and only speed, package,
and temperature range combinations are expected to change
in future data sheet revisions.
Revision E (November 29, 2000)
Added table of contents.
Ordering Information
Deleted burn-in option.
Table , Command Definitions
In Note 4, corrected lower address bit of don’t care range to
A11.
Revision E+1 (March 28, 2005)
Global
Added Colophon
Updated Trademark
Ordering Information
Added Pb-free temperature ranges for Industrial and
Extended packaging
Added Valid Combination Codes
Revision E+2 (July 26, 2005)
Global
Removed all 55 ns information from the Datasheet.
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