preprograms and erases the entire chip or any
combination of designated sectors
— Embedded Program algorithm automatically
writes and verifies data at specified addresses
sector
— 40-pin TSOP
— Pinout and software compatible with single-
power supply Flash
— Superior inadvertent write protection
— Provides a software method of detecting
program or erase operation completion
— Provides a hardware method of detecting
program or erase cycle completion
— Suspends an erase operati on to read dat a from,
or program data to, a sector that is not being
erased, then resumes the erase operation
— Hardware method to reset the de vi ce to reading
array data
This document contains information on a product under development at Advanced Micro Devices. The information
is intended to help you ev aluate this product. AMD reserves the right to change or dis continue work on thi s proposed
product without notice.
Refer to AMD’s Website (www.amd.com) for the latest information.
Publication# 21524 Rev: B Amendment/+1
Issue Date: March 1998
PRELIMINARY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Am29LV008B is an 8 Mbit, 3.0 volt-only Flash
memory organized as 1,048,576 bytes. The device is
offered in a 40-pin TSOP package. The byte-wide (x8)
data appears on DQ7–DQ0. This device requires only
a single, 3.0 volt V
and erase operations. A stand ard EPROM programmer can also be used to program and erase the
device.
This device is manufactured using AMD’s 0.35 µm
process technology, and offers all the features and
benefits of the Am29LV008, which was manufactured
using 0.5 µm process technology. In addition, the
Am29LV008B features unlock bypass programming
and in-system sector protection/unprotection.
The standard device offers access times of 70, 80, 90,
and 120 ns, allowing high speed microprocessors to
operate without wait s tates. To eliminate bus contention the device has separate chip enable (CE#), write
enable (WE#) and output enable (OE#) controls.
The device requires only a single 3. 0 v o lt po wer sup-ply for both read and write functions. Internally generated and regulated voltages are provided for the
program and erase operations.
The device is entirely command set compatible with the
JEDEC single-power-supply Flash standard. Commands are written to the command regis ter using
standard micropr ocessor wri te timings. Register co ntents serve as input to an internal state-machine that
controls the erase and programming 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 EmbeddedProgram algorithm—an internal algorithm that automatically times the program pulse widths and verifies
proper cell margin. The Unlock Bypass mode facilitates faster programming times by requir ing only two
write cycles to program data instead of four.
Device erasure occurs by ex ecuting the erase command
sequence. This initiates the Embedded Erase algorithm—an i nternal algorithm that autom atically prepro grams the array (if it is not already programmed) before
supply to perform read, program,
CC
executing the erase operation. 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 observing the RY/BY#
pin, or by reading the DQ7 (Data# Polling) and DQ6
(toggle) status bits. After a program or erase cycle
has been completed, the device is ready to read array
data or accept another command.
The sector erase ar chitecture allo ws memo ry secto rs
to be erased and reprogrammed without affecting the
data contents of other sectors. The device is fully
erased when shipped from the factory.
Hardware data protection measures include a low
detector that automatically in hibits write opera-
V
CC
tions during power transitions. The hardware sector
protection feature disables both program and erase
operations in any combination of the 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 background erase can thus be achieved.
The hardware RESET# pi n terminates any operation
in progress and resets the internal state machine to
reading array dat a. The RESET# pin ma y be tied to the
system reset circuitry. A system reset would thus also
reset the device, enabling the system microprocessor
to read the boot-up firmware from the Flash memory.
The device offers two power-saving features. When
addresses have been stable for a specified amount of
time, the device enters the automatic sleep m ode.
The system can also place the de vice into the standbymode. Power consumption is greatly reduced in both
these modes.
AMD’s Flash technology combines years of Flash
memory manufacturing experience to produce the
highest levels of quality, reliability and cost effectiveness. The device electrically erases a ll bit s within
a sector simultaneously via Fowler-Nordheim tunneling. The data is programmed using hot electron
injection.
2Am29LV008B
PRELIMINARY
PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Family Part NumberAm29LV008B
Speed Options
Max access time, ns (t
Max CE# access time, ns (tCE)708090120
Max OE# access time, ns (tOE)30303550
Regulated Voltage Range: VCC =3.0–3.6 V-70R
Full Voltage Range: VCC = 2.7–3.6 V-80-90-120
)708090120
ACC
Note: See “AC Characte r ist ics ” for full specifications.
(see Product Selector Guide for speed
options and voltage supply toleranc es)
= Device ground
LOGIC SYMBOL
20
A0–A19
CE#
OE#
WE#
RESET#
8
DQ0–DQ7
RY/BY#
21524B-3
Am29LV008B5
PRELIMINARY
ORDERING INFORMATION
Standard Pr od ucts
AMD standard products are available in s everal packages and operating ranges. The order number (Valid Combination) is formed by a combination of the elements below.
CE-70RAm29LV008BT
OPTIONAL PROCESSING
Blank = Standard Processing
B = Burn-in
(Contact an AMD representative for more information)
TEMPERATURE RANGE
C=Commercial (0°C to +70°C)
I = Industrial (–40°C to +85°C)
E = Extended (–55°C to +125°C)
PACKAGE TYPE
E= 40-Pin Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP)
Standard Pinout (TS 040)
F= 40-Pin Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP)
Reverse Pinout (TSR040)
Am29LV008BT-70R,
Am29LV008BB-70R
Am29LV008BT-80,
Am29LV008BB-80
Am29LV008BT-90,
Am29LV008BB-90
Am29LV008BT-120,
Am29LV008BB-120
Valid Combinations
EC, EI, FC, FI
EC, EI, EE, FC, FI, FE
SPEED OPTION
See Product Selector Guide and Valid Combinations
BOOT CODE SECTOR ARCHITECTURE
T = Top Sector
B = Bottom Sector
DEVICE NUMBER/DESCRIPTION
Am29LV008B
8 Megabit (1 M x 8-Bit) CMOS Flash Memory
3.0 Volt-only Read, Program, and Erase
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.
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PRELIMINARY
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 loc ation.
The register is composed of latches that store the commands, along with the address and data information
needed to execute the command. The contents of the
2. The sector protect and sector unprotect functions may also be implemented via programming equipment. See the “Sector
Protection/Unprotection” section.
, H = Logic High = VIH, VID = 12.0 ± 0.5 V, X = Don’t Care, AIN = Address In, DIN = Data In, D
IL
VCC ±
0.3 V
XX
register serve as inputs to the internal state machine.
The state machine outputs d ictate the function of the
device. Table 1 lists the device bus operations, the
inputs and control lev els t he y requ ire , and t he resulting
output. The following subsections describe each of
these operations in further detail.
D
D
D
, D
IN
D
, D
IN
D
= Data Out
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
VCC ±
0.3 V
ID
ID
ID
IN
IN
XHigh-Z
Sector Address, A6 = L,
A1 = H, A0 = L
Sector Address, A6 = H,
A1 = H, A0 = L
A
IN
Requirements for Reading Array Data
To read array data from the outputs, the system must
drive the CE# and OE# pins to V
control and 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 arr ay data
upon device power-up, or after a hardware reset. This
ensures that no spurious alteration of the mem ory
content occurs during the power transition. No
command is neces sary in this mode to obtain ar ray
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” for more information. Refer
to the AC Read Operations table fo r timing specifications and to Figure 13 for the timing waveforms. I
the DC Characteristics table represents the active
current specification for reading array data.
. CE# is the power
IL
CC1
in
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
The Am29LV008B is manufactured on AMD’s new 0.35
µm process technol ogy and offers an Unlock Bypass
mode to facilitate faster programming. Once the device
enters the Unlock Bypass mode, only two write cycles
are required to program a byte, instead of four. Devices
manufactured on AMD’s 0.5 µm process technology require a four-bus-cycle command sequence for each byte
programmed. The “Byte Program Command Sequence”
section has details on programm ing data to the device
using both standard and U nlock Bypass command sequences.
An erase operation can erase one sect or, multiple sectors, or the entire device. Tables 2 and 3 indicate the
address space that each sector occupies. A “sector
address” consists of the address bits required to
uniquely select a sector. The “Command Definitions”
, and OE# to VIH.
IL
Am29LV008B7
PRELIMINARY
section has details on erasing a sector or the entire
chip, or suspending/resuming the erase operation.
After the system writes the autoselect command
sequence, the devi ce enters the autoselect mode. The
system can then read autoselect codes from the
internal register (which is separate from the memory
array) on DQ7–DQ0. Standard read cycle timings
apply in this mode. Refer to the Autoselect Mode and
Autoselect Command Sequence sections for more
information.
in the DC Characteristics table represents the
I
CC2
active current specification for the write mode. The “A C
Characteristics” section contains timing specification
tables and timing diagrams for w r ite operations.
Program and Erase Operation Status
During an erase or program operation, the system ma y
check the status of the operation by reading the status
bits on DQ7–DQ0. Standard read cycle timings and I
CC
read specifications apply. Refer to “Write Operation
Status” for more information, and to “AC Characteristics” 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 great ly reduc ed, and the
outputs are placed in the high impedance state, independent of the OE# input.
The device enters the CMOS standby mode when the
CE# and RESET# pin s are both held at V
CC
± 0.3 V.
(Note that this is a more restricted voltage range than
.) If CE# and RESET# ar e held a t VIH, but not within
V
IH
± 0.3 V, the device will be in the standb y mode, b ut
V
CC
the standby current will be greater. The device requires
standard access time (t
) for read access when the
CE
device is in either 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 table, I
CC3
and I
CC4
repre-
sents the standby current s pecification.
Automatic Sleep Mode
The automatic sleep mode minimizes Flash device
energy consumption. The device automatically
enables this mode when addres ses remain stable for
t
+ 30 ns. The automatic sleep mode is inde-
ACC
pendent of the CE#, WE#, and OE# control signals.
Standard address access timings provide new data
when addresses are changed. While in sleep mode,
output data is latched and always available to the
system. I
in the DC Characteristics table represents
CC5
the automatic sleep mode current specification.
RESET#: Hardware Reset Pin
The RESET# pin provides a hardw are method of resetting the device to reading array data. When the
RESET# pin is driven low for at least a period of t
RP
, the
device immediately terminates any operation in
progress, tristates all output pins, and ignores all
read/write commands for the duration of the RESET#
pulse. The device also resets the internal state
machine to reading array data. The operation that was
interrupted should be reinitiated once the device is
ready to accept another command sequence, to
ensure data integrity.
Current is reduced for the duration of the RESET#
pulse. When RESET# is held at V
draws CMOS standby c urrent (I
but not within VSS±0.3 V, the standby current will
at V
IL
±0.3 V, the device
SS
). If RESET# is held
CC4
be greater.
The RESET# pin may be tied to the system reset cir-
cuitry. A system reset would thus also reset the Flash
memory, enabling the system to read the boot-up
firmware from the Flash memory.
If RESET# is asserted during a program or erase operation, the RY/BY# pin remains a “0” (busy) until the
internal reset operation is complete, which requires a
time of t
(during Embedded Algorithms). The
READY
system can thus monitor RY/BY# to determine whether
the reset operation is complete. If RESET# is asserted
when a program or erase operation is not executing
(RY/BY# pin is “1”), the reset operation is completed
within a time of t
rithms). The system can read data t
RESET# pin returns to V
(not during Embe dded Algo-
READY
.
IH
after the
RH
Refer to the AC Characteristics tables for RESET# parameters and to Figure 14 for the timing diagram.
Output Disable Mode
When the OE# input is at VIH, output from the device is
disabled. The output pins are placed in t he high impedance state.
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PRELIMINARY
Table 2. Am29LV008BT Top Boot Block Sector Address Table
The autoselect mode provides manufacturer and
device identification, and sector protection ver ification,
through identifier codes output on DQ7–DQ0. This
mode is primarily intended for progr amming equipment
to automatically match a device to be progr ammed with
its correspondi ng programming al gorithm. However,
the autoselect codes can also be accessed in-system
through the command register.
When using programming equipment, the autoselect
mode requires V
A9. Address pins A6, A1, and A0 must be as shown in
(11.5 V to 12.5 V) on address pin
ID
Table 4. In addition, when verifying sector protec tion,
the sector address must appear on the appropriate
highest order address bits (see Tables 2 and 3). Table
4 shows the remaining address bits that are don’t care .
When all necessary bits have been 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 Table 5. This method
does not require V
details on using the autoselect mode.
Table 4. Am29LV008B Autoselect Codes (High Voltage Method)
A19
A12
to
to
DescriptionCE#OE#WE#
Manufacturer ID: AMDLLHXXV
Device ID: Am29LV0 08B T
(Top Boot Block)
Device ID: Am29LV0 08B B
(Bottom Boot Block)
LLHXXV
LLHXXVIDXLXLH37h
A13
A10A9
. See “Command Definitions” for
ID
A8
to
A7A6
XLXLL01h
ID
XLXLH3Eh
ID
A5
to
A2A1A0
DQ7
to
DQ0
Sector Protection VerificationLLHSAXV
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 sect or. The hardware sector unprotection feature re-enables both
program and erase operations in previously protected
sectors.
The device is shipped with all s ectors unprotected.
AMD offers the option of programming and protecting
sectors at its factory prior to shipping the device
through AMD’s ExpressFlash™ Servic e. Contact an
AMD representative for details.
It is possible to determine whether a sector is protected
or unprotected. See “Autoselect Mode” for details.
Sector protection/unprotection can be implemented via
The primary method requires V
only, and c an be implemented either in-system or via
programming equipment. Figure 2 shows the algorithms and Figure 21 shows the waveform. This
method uses standard microprocessor bus cycle
timing. For sector unprotect, all unprotected sectors
must first be protected prior to th e first s ector unprotec t
write cycle.
The alternate method intended o nly for programming
equipment requires V
This method is compatible with programmer routines
written for earlie r 3.0 volt-only AMD flash devices.
Details on this method are provided in a supplement,
publication number 20875. Contact an AMD representative to request a cop y.
This feature allows temporary unpr otection of previously protected sectors to change data in-system. The
Sector Unprotect mode is activated by setting the RESET# pin to V
Notes:
1. All protected sectors unprotected.
2. All previously protected sectors are protected once
again.
. During this mode, formerly protected
ID
START
RESET# = V
(Note 1)
Perform Erase or
Program Operations
RESET# = V
Temporary Sector
Unprotect Completed
(Note 2)
ID
IH
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sectors can be programmed or erased b y selecting the
sector addresses. Once V
is removed from the RE-
ID
SET# pin, all the previously protected sectors are
protected again. Figure 2 shows the algorithm, and
Figure 20 shows the tim ing diagrams, for this feature.
against inadverten t writes (refer to Table 5 for command definitions). In addition, the following hardwar e
data protection mea sures prevent accidental erasure
or programming, which might otherwise be caused by
spurious system level signals during V
power-up
CC
and power-down transitions, or from system noise.
Low V
When V
cept any write cycles. This protects data during V
Write Inhibit
CC
is less than V
CC
, the device does not ac-
LKO
CC
power-up and power-down. The command register and
all internal program/erase circuits are disabled, and the
device resets. Subsequent writes are ignored until V
is greater than V
. The system must provide the
LKO
CC
proper signals to the control pins to prevent unintentional writes when V
is greater than V
CC
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# =
, CE# = VIH or WE# = VIH. To initiate a write cycle,
V
IL
CE# and WE# must be a logical zero while OE# is a
logical one.
Figure 2. Temporary Sector Unprotect Operation
Hardware Data Protection
The command sequence requirement of unlock cycles
for programming or erasing provides data protection
COMMAND DEFINITIONS
Writing specific address and data commands or
sequences into the command register initiates device
operations. Table 5 defin es the v al i d regist er command
sequences. Writing incorrect address and datavalues 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 appropriate timing diagrams in the
“AC Characteristics” section.
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
Power-Up Write Inhibit
If WE# = CE# = V
and OE# = VIH during power up , the
IL
device does not accept commands on the rising edge
of WE#. The internal state mac hine is automatically
reset to reading array data on power-up.
data after comp leting an Embedded Program o r
Embedded Erase algorithm.
After the device accepts an Era se 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 program ming operation in the
Erase Suspend mode, the system may once again
read array data with the same exception. See “Erase
Suspend/Erase Resume Commands” for more information on this mode.
must
The system
issue the reset command to reenable the device for reading array data if DQ5 goes
high, or while in the autoselect mode. See the “Reset
Command” section, next.
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