AMD Advanced Micro Devices AM29LV400T90WAE, AM29LV400T90WACB, AM29LV400T90WAC, AM29LV400T90SIB, AM29LV400T90SI Datasheet

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Publication# 20514 Rev: C Amendment/+1 Issue Date: March 1998
Am29LV400
4 Megabit (512 K x 8-Bit/256 K x 16-Bit) CMOS 3.0 Volt-onl y Boot Sector Flash Memory
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Single power supply operation
operations for battery-powered applications
— Regulated voltage range: 3.0 to 3.6 volt read
and write operations and for compatibility with high performance 3.3 volt microprocessors
High performance
— Full voltage range: access times as fast as 100
ns
— Regulated voltage range: access times as fast
as 90 ns
Ultra low power consumption (typical values at
5 MHz)
— 200 nA Automatic Sleep mode current — 200 nA standby mode current — 10 mA read current — 20 mA program/erase current
Flexible sector architecture
— One 16 Kbyte, two 8 Kbyte, one 32 Kbyte, and
seven 64 Kbyte sectors (byte mode)
— One 8 Kword, two 4 Kword, one 16 Kword, and
seven 32 Kword sectors (word mode) — 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 via programming
equipment
T emporary Sector Unprotect feature allows code
changes in previously locked sectors
Top or bottom boot block configurations
available
Embedded Al gorithms
— 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
Typical 1,000,000 write cycles per sector
(100,000 cycles minimu m guaranteed)
Package option
— 48-ball FBGA — 48-pin TSOP — 44-pin SO
Compatibility with JEDEC standards
— Pinout and software compatible with single-
power supply Flash
— Superior inadvertent write protection
Data# Polling and toggle bits
— Provides a software method of detecting
program or erase operation completion
Ready/Busy# pin (RY/BY#)
— Provides a hardware method of detecting
program or erase cycle completion
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
Hardware reset pin (RESET#)
— Hardware method to reset the device to reading
array data
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Am29LV400 is a 4 Mbit, 3.0 volt-only Flash memory organized as 524,288 bytes or 262,144 words. The device is offered in 48-ball FBGA, 44-pin SO, and 48-pin TSOP packages. The wor d-wide data (x16)
appears on DQ 15–DQ0; the byte-wide (x8) data appears on DQ7–DQ0. This device is designed to be programmed in-system using only a single 3.0 volt V
CC
supply. No VPP is required for write or erase opera­tions. The device can also be programmed in standard EPROM programmers.
The standard device offers access times of 90, 100, 120, and 150 ns, allowing high speed microprocessors to operate without wait states. 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 volt power 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 register using standard micropr ocessor write ti mings. Register c on­tents serve as input to an i nternal state-machine that controls the erase and programming circuitry. Write cycles also internally latch addresses and dat a 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 internal algorithm that automatically pre­programs the array (if it is not already programmed) be­fore 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 re ading the DQ7 (D ata# 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 architecture allows memory sectors 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 V
CC
detector that automatically inhibits write opera­tions during p ower transitions. The hardware sector protection feature disables both program and erase operations in any combination of the sectors of mem­ory. This can be achieved via programming equipment.
The Erase Sus pend 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# pin terminates any operation in progress and resets the internal state machine to reading array data. The RESET# pin may 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 pow er-saving features. When addresses have been stable for a specified amount of time, the device enters the automatic sleep mode. The system can also place the device into the standby mode. 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 e lectrically erases a ll b its wit hin a sector simultaneously via Fowler-Nordheim tun­neling. The data is programmed using hot electron injection.
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PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Note: See “AC Characteristics” for full specifications.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Family Part Number Am29LV400
Speed Options
Regulated Voltage Range: VCC =3.0–3.6 V -90R
Full Voltage Range: VCC = 2.7–3.6 V -100 -120 -150
Max access time, ns (t
ACC
) 90 100 120 150 Max CE# access time, ns (tCE) 90 100 120 150 Max OE# access time, ns (tOE) 40 40 40 55
Input/Output
Buffers
X-Decoder
Y-Decoder
Chip Enable
Output Enable
Logic
Erase Voltage
Generator
PGM Voltage
Generator
Timer
VCC Detector
State
Control
Command
Register
V
CC
V
SS
WE#
BYTE#
CE#
OE#
STB
STB
DQ0
DQ15 (A-1)
Sector Switches
RY/BY#
RESET#
Data
Latch
Y-Gating
Cell Matrix
Address Latch
A0–A17
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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
A1
A15
NC
A14 A13 A12 A11 A10 A9 A8 NC NC WE# RESET# NC NC RY/BY#
A17 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2
1
16
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
A16
DQ2
BYTE#
V
SS
DQ15/A-1
DQ7
DQ14
DQ6
DQ13
DQ9 DQ1 DQ8 DQ0
OE#
V
SS
CE#
A0
DQ5
DQ12
DQ4
V
CC
DQ11
DQ3
DQ10
48
33
47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34
25
32 31 30 29 28 27 26
A1
A15
NC
A14 A13 A12 A11 A10
A9
A8 NC NC
WE#
RESET#
NC NC
RY/BY#
A17
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
1
16
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
A16
DQ2
BYTE# V
SS
DQ15/A-1 DQ7 DQ14 DQ6 DQ13
DQ9 DQ1 DQ8 DQ0 OE#
V
SS
CE# A0
DQ5 DQ12 DQ4 V
CC
DQ11 DQ3 DQ10
48
33
47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34
25
32 31 30 29 28 27 26
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Reverse TSOP
Standard TSOP
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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
NC
RY/BY#
A17
A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0
CE#
V
SS
OE# DQ0 DQ8 DQ1 DQ9 DQ2
DQ10
DQ3
DQ11
44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23
RESET# WE# A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 BYTE# V
SS
DQ15/A-1 DQ7 DQ14 DQ6 DQ13 DQ5 DQ12 DQ4 V
CC
SO
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A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1
A2 B2 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 H2
A3 B3 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 H3
A4 B4 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 H4
A5 B5 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 H5
A6 B6 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 H6
DQ15/A-1 V
SS
BYTE#A16A15A14A12A13
DQ13 DQ6DQ14DQ7A11A10A8A9
V
CC
DQ4DQ12DQ5NCNCRESET#WE#
DQ11 DQ3DQ10DQ2NCNCNCRY/BY#
DQ9 DQ1DQ8DQ0A5A6A17A7
OE# V
SS
CE#A0A1A2A4A3
FBGA
Bump Side (Bottom) View
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Special Handling Instructions for Fine PItch Ball Grid Array (FBGA)
Special handling is required for Flash Memory products in FBGA packages.
Flash memory devices in FBGA packages may be damaged if exposed to ultrasonic cleaning methods. The package and/or data integrity may be compromised if the p ackage body is exposed to temperatures above 150°C fo r prolonged periods of time.
PIN CONFIGURATION
A0–A17 = 18 addresses DQ0–DQ14 = 15 data inputs/outputs DQ15/A-1 = DQ15 (data input/output, word mode),
A-1 (LSB address input, byte mode) BYTE# = Selects 8-bit or 16-bit mode CE# = Chip enable OE# = Output enable WE# = Write enable RESET# = Hardware reset pin, active low RY/BY# = Ready/Busy# output V
CC
= 3.0 volt-only single power supply
(see Product Selector Guide for speed
options and voltage supply tolerances) V
SS
= Device ground
NC = Pin not connected internally
LOGIC SYMBOL
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18
16 or 8
DQ0–DQ15
(A-1)
A0–A17
CE# OE#
WE# RESET# BYTE# RY/BY#
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ORDERING INFORMATION Standard Pr od ucts
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.
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.
DEVICE NUMBER/DESCRIPTION
Am29LV400 4 Megabit (512 K x 8-Bit/256 K x 16-Bit) CMOS Flash Memory
3.0 Volt-only Read, Program, and Erase
CE70RAm29LV400 T
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 = 48-Pin Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP)
Standard Pinout (TS 048)
F = 48-Pin Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP)
Reverse Pinout (TSR048) S = 44-Pin Small Outline Package (SO 044) WA = 48-ball Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA)
0.80 mm pitch, 6 x 8 mm package
SPEED OPTION
See Product Selector Guide and Valid Combinations
BOOT CODE SECTOR ARCHITECTURE
T = Top Sector B = Bottom Sector
Valid Combinations
Am29LV400T70R, Am29LV400B70R
EC, EI, FC,
FI, SC, SI, WAC
Am29LV400T80, Am29LV400B80
EC, EI, EE,
FC, FI, FE,
SC, SI, SE,
WAC, WAI, WAE
Am29LV400T90, Am29LV400B90
Am29LV400T120, Am29LV400B120
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DEVICE BUS OPERATIONS
This section describes the re quirements and us e of the device bus operations, which are initiated through the internal command register . The command register itself does not occupy any ad dressable memory locatio n. 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
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 levels they require, and the resulting output. The following subsections describe each of these operations in further detail.
Table 1. Am29LV400 Device Bus Operations
Legend:
L = Logic Low = V
IL
, H = Logic High = VIH, VID = 12.0 ± 0.5 V , X = Don’t Care, AIN = Addresses In, DIN = Data In, D
OUT
= Data Out
Note: Addresses are A17:A0 in word mode (BYTE# = V
IH
), A17:A-1 in byte mode (BYTE# = VIL).
Word/Byte Configuration
The BYTE# pin controls whether the device data I/O
pins DQ15–DQ0 operate in the byte or word configura­tion. If the BYTE# pin is set at logic ‘1’, the device is in word configuration, DQ15–DQ0 are active an d c ontrol­led by CE# and OE#.
If the BYTE# pin is set at logic ‘0’, the device is in byte configuration, and only data I/O pins DQ0–DQ7 ar e ac­tive and controlled by CE# and OE#. The data I/O pins DQ8–DQ14 are tri-stated, and the DQ15 pin is used as an input for the LSB (A-1) address function.
Requirements for Reading Array Data
To read array data from the outputs, the system must drive the CE# and OE# pins to V
IL
. CE# is the power 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 BYTE# pin determines whether the device outputs array data in words or bytes.
The internal state machine is set for reading array data upon device power-up, or after a hardware reset. 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 addre sses on the device address inputs produce valid data on the device data outputs. The device rem ains 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 for timing specifica­tions and to Figure 12 for the timing diagram. I
CC1
in
the DC Characteristics table represents 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
IL
, and OE# to VIH.
For program op erations, the BYTE# pin deter mines whether the device accepts program data in bytes or words. Refer to “Word/Byte Configuration” for more in­formation.
An erase operation can erase one sector, 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 b its requ ired to uni quely select a sector. The “Command Definitions” section
Operation CE# OE# WE# RESET#
Addresses
(See Note)
DQ0–
DQ7
DQ8–DQ15
BYTE#
= V
IH
BYTE#
= V
IL
Read L L H H A
IN
D
OUT
D
OUT
DQ8–DQ14 = High-Z,
DQ15 = A-1
Write L H L H A
IN
D
IN
D
IN
Standby
V
CC
±
0.3 V
XX
VCC ±
0.3 V
X High-Z High-Z High-Z
Output Disable L H H H X High-Z High-Z High-Z Reset X X X L X High-Z High-Z High-Z T emporary Sector Unprotect X X X V
ID
A
IN
D
IN
D
IN
High-Z
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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 device 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.
I
CC2
in the DC Characteristics table represents the ac­tive current specification for the write mode . The “AC Characteristics” section contains timing specification tables and timing diagrams for write operations.
Program and Erase Operation Status
During an erase or program operation, t he system may check the status of the operation by reading the status bits on DQ7–DQ0. Standard read cycle timings and I
CC
read specificat ions 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 mo de. 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 the CE# and RESET# pins are both held at V
CC
± 0.3 V. (Note that this is a more restricted voltage range than V
IH
.) If CE# and RESET# are held at VIH, but not within
V
CC
± 0.3 V , t he device will be in the standby mode, but the standby current will be greater . The devi ce requires standard access time (t
CE
) for read access when the 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.
I
CC3
in the DC Characteristics table represents the
standby current specification.
Automatic Sleep Mode
The automatic sleep mode minimizes Flash device energy consumption. The device automatically enables this mode when addresses remain stable for t
ACC
+ 30 ns. The automatic sleep mode is independent of the CE#, WE#, and OE# control signals. Standard address access timings provide new data when addresses are chan ged. While in sleep mode, output data is latched and alway s available to the system. I
CC4
in the DC Characteristics table represents the automatic sleep mode current specification.
RESET#: Hardware Reset Pin
The RESET# pin provides a hardware 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 oper ation in progress, tristates all output pins, and ignores all read/write commands for the duration of the RESET# pulse. The device a lso resets the internal sta te ma­chine to reading array data. The operation that was in­terrupted should be reinitiated once the devic e 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
SS
±0.3 V, the device
draws CMOS standby current (I
CC4
). If RESET# is held
at V
IL
but not within VSS±0.3 V , the standby current will
be greater. If RESET# is asserted during a program or erase oper-
ation, the RY/BY# pin remains a “0” (busy) until the in­ternal reset operation is complete, which re quires a time of t
READY
(during Embedded Algorithms). The system can thus monitor RY/BY# to determine whether the reset operation is co mplete. If RESET# is asserted when a program or erase operation is not executing (RY/BY# pin is “1”), the reset opera tion is completed within a time of t
READY
(not during Embedded Algo-
rithms). The system can read data t
RH
after the RE -
SET# pin returns to VIH. Refer to the AC Characteristics tables for RESET# pa-
rameters and to Figure 13 for the timing diagram.
Output Disable Mode
When the OE# input is at VIH, output from the device is
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Table 2. Am29LV400T Top Boot Block Sector Address Table
Table 3. Am29LV400B Bottom Boot Block Sector Address Table
Note for Tables 2 and 3: Address range is A17:A-1 in byte mode and A171:A0 in word mode. See “Word/Byte Configuration”
section for more information.
Sector A17 A16 A15 A14 A13 A12
Sector Size
(Kbytes/ Kwords)
Address Range (in hexadecim al )
(x8)
Address Range
(x16)
Address Range
SA0 0 0 0 X X X 64/32 00000h–0FFFFh 00000h–07FFFh SA1 0 0 1 X X X 64/32 10000h–1FFFFh 08000h–0FFFFh SA2 0 1 0 X X X 64/32 20000h–2FFFFh 10000h–17FFFh SA3 0 1 1 X X X 64/32 30000h–3FFFFh 18000h–1FFFFh SA4 1 0 0 X X X 64/32 40000h–4FFFFh 20000h–27FFFh SA5 1 0 1 X X X 64/32 50000h–5FFFFh 28000h–2FFFFh SA6 1 1 0 X X X 64/32 60000h–6FFFFh 30000h–37FFFh SA71110XX 32/16 70000h77FFFh38000h3BFFFh SA8111100 8/4 78000h79FFFh3C000h3CFFFh SA9111101 8/4 7A000h7BFFFh3D000h3DFFFh
SA1011111X 16/8 7C000h7FFFFh3E000h3FFFFh
Sector A17 A16 A15 A14 A13 A12
Sector Size
(Kbytes/ Kwords)
Address Range (in hexadecim al )
(x8)
Address Range
(x16)
Address Range
SA000000X 16/8 00000h03FFFh00000h01FFFh SA1000010 8/4 04000h05FFFh02000h02FFFh SA2000011 8/4 06000h07FFFh03000h03FFFh SA30001XX 32/16 08000h0FFFFh04000h07FFFh SA4 0 0 1 X X X 64/32 10000h–1FFFFh 08000h–0FFFFh SA5 0 1 0 X X X 64/32 20000h–2FFFFh 10000h–17FFFh SA6 0 1 1 X X X 64/32 30000h–3FFFFh 18000h–1FFFFh SA7 1 0 0 X X X 64/32 40000h–4FFFFh 20000h–27FFFh SA8 1 0 1 X X X 64/32 50000h–5FFFFh 28000h–2FFFFh SA9 1 1 0 X X X 64/32 60000h–6FFFFh 30000h–37FFFh
SA10 1 1 1 X X X 64/32 70000h–7FFFFh 38000h–3FFFFh
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Autoselect Mode
The autoselect mode provides manu facturer 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 progra mming algorithm. However, the autoselect codes can also be accessed in-system through the command register.
When using programming equipment, the autoselect mode requires V
ID
(11.5 V to 12.5 V) on address pin
A9. Address pins A6, A1, and A0 must be as shown in
Table 4. In addition, when verifying sector protection, 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 be en 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
ID
. See “Command Definitions” for
details on using the autoselect mode.
Table 4. Am29LV400 Autoselect Codes (High Voltage Method)
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 sec tor. The hard­ware sector unprotection feature re-enables both pro­gram and erase operations in pre viously protected sectors.
Sector protection/unprotection is implemented using programming equipment, and requires V
ID
on address pin A9 and OE# . Publication numb er 20873 contains 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 ExpressFlash™ Service. Contact a n AMD representative for details.
It is possible to determine whether a sector is protected or unprotected. See “Autoselect Mode” for details.
Temporary Sector Unprotect
This feature allows temporary unprotection of previ­ously protected sectors to change data in-system. The Sector Unprotect mode is activated by setting the RE­SET# pin to V
ID
. During this mode, formerly protected sectors can be programmed or erased by selec ting the sector addresses. Once V
ID
is removed from the RE­SET# pin, all the previously protected sectors are protected again. Figure 1 shows the algorithm, and Figure 21 shows the timing diagrams, for this feature.
Description Mode CE# OE# WE#
A17
to
A12
A11
to
A10 A9
A8
to
A7 A6
A5
to
A2 A1 A0
DQ8
to
DQ15
DQ7
to
DQ0
Manufacturer ID: AMD L L H X X V
ID
XLXLL X 01h
Device ID: Am29LV400 (Top Boot Block)
Word L L H
XXVIDXLXLH
22h B9h
Byte L L H X B9h
Device ID: Am29LV400 (Bottom Boot Block)
Word L L H
XXV
ID
XLXLH
22h BAh
Byte L L H X BAh
Sector Protection Verification L L H SA X V
ID
XLXHL
X
01h
(protected)
X
00h
(unprotected)
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Figure 1. Temporary Sector Unprotect Operation
Hardware Data Protection
The command sequence requirement of unlock cycles for programming or erasing provides data protection
against inadvertent writes ( refer to Table 5 for com­mand definitions). In add ition, the following hardwar e data protection mea sures prevent accid ental erasure or programming, which might otherwise be caused by spurious system level signals during V
CC
power-up
and power-down transitions, or from system noise.
Low V
CC
Write Inhibit
When V
CC
is less than V
LKO
, the device does not ac-
cept any write cycles. This protects data during V
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
CC
is greater than V
LKO
. The system must provide the proper signals to the control pins to prevent uninten­tional writes when V
CC
is greater than 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# = V
IL
, CE# = VIH or WE# = VIH. To initiate a write cycle, CE# and WE# must be a logical zero wh ile OE# is a logical one.
Power-Up Write Inhibit
If WE# = CE# = V
IL
and OE# = VIH during power up, the device does not accept commands on the rising edge of WE#. The internal state machin e is automatically reset to reading array data on power-up.
START
Perform Erase or
Program Operations
RESET# = V
IH
Temporary Sector
Unprotect Completed
(Note 2)
RESET# = V
ID
(Note 1)
Notes:
1. All protected sectors unprotected.
2. All previously protected sectors are protected once again.
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