The A42L2604 is a new generation randomly accessed
memory for graphics, organized in a 4,194,304-word by
4-bit configuration. This product can execute Write and
Read operation via
CAS
pin.
The A42L2604 offers an accelerated Fast Page Mode
Pin Configuration
nn SOJ nn TSOP
VCC
I/O
I/O
WE
RAS
NC
A10
VCC
26
1
2
0
1
3
4
A42L2604S
5
6
8
A0
9
A1
10
A2
11
A3
12
13
VSS
25
I/O
3
I/O
24
23
22
21
19
18
17
16
15
14
2
CAS
OE
A9
A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
VSS
VCC
I/O
I/O
WE
RAS
NC
A10
VCC
0
1
A0
A1
A2
A3
26
1
25
2
3
24
4
23
A42L2604V
5
22
6
21
8
19
9
18
10
17
11
16
12
15
13
14
VSS
I/O
I/O
CAS
OE
A9
A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
VSS
3
2
n Industrial operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
for -U
n Fast Page Mode with Extended Data Out
n 2K Refresh Cycle in 32ms
n Read-modify-write, RAS -only, CAS -before- RAS ,
Hidden refresh capability
n TTL-compatible, three-state I/O
n JEDEC standard packages
- 300mil, 24/26-pin SOJ
- 300mil, 24/26-pin TSOP type II package
cycle with a feature called Extended Data Out (EDO).
This allow random access of up to 2048(2K Ref.) words
within a row at a 56/50 MHz EDO cycle, making the
A42L2604 ideally suited for graphics, digital signal
processing and high performance computing systems.
OE
VCC 3.3V Power Supply
VSS Ground
NC No Connection
Row Address Strobe
Column Address Strobe
Write Enable
Output Enable
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A42L2604 Series
Selection Guide
Symbol Description -45 -50 Unit
tRAC
tAAMaximum Column Address Access Time 20 22 ns
tCAC
tOEA
tRCMinimum Read or Write Cycle Time 76 84 ns
tPCMinimum EDO Cycle Time 18 20 ns
Maximum RAS Access Time
Maximum CAS Access Time
Maximum Output Enable (OE) Access Time
45 50 ns
12 13 ns
12 13 ns
Functional Description
The A42L2604 reads and writes data by multiplexing an
22-bit address into a 11-bit(2K) row and column address.
and
RAS
column address, respectively.
A Read cycle is performed by holding the WE signal high
during RAS/
holding the WE signal low during RAS /
the input data is latched by the falling edge of WE or
, whichever occurs later. The data inputs and outputs
CAS
are routed through 4 common I/O pins, with RAS,
WE and OE controlling the in direction.
EDO Page Mode operation all 2048(2K) columns within a
selected row to be randomly accessed at a high data rate.
A EDO Page Mode cycle is initiated with a row address
latched by RAS followed by a column address latched by
. While holding RAS low,
CAS
strobe changing column addresses, thus achieving shorter
cycle times.
The A42L2604 offers an accelerated Fast Page Mode
cycle through a feature called Extended Data Out, which
keeps the output drivers on during the
time (tcp). Since data can be output after
the user is not required to wait for valid data to appear
before starting the next access cycle. Data-out will remain
are used to strobe the row address and the
CAS
operation. A Write cycle is executed by
CAS
CAS
can be toggled to
CAS
CAS
CAS
operation;
CAS
precharge
goes high,
valid as long as RAS and OE are low, and WE is high;
this is the only characteristic which differentiates Extended
Data Out operation from a standard Read or Fast Page
Read.
A memory cycle is terminated by returning both RAS and
high. Memory cell data will retain its correct state by
CAS
maintaining power and accessing all 2048(2K)
combinations of the 11-bit(2K) row addresses, regardless
of sequence, at least once every 32ms through any RAS
cycle (Read, Write) or RAS Refresh cycle (RAS -only,
,
CBR, or Hidden). The CBR Refresh cycle automatically
controls the row addresses by invoking the refresh counter
and controller.
Power-On
The initial application of the VCC supply requires a 200 µs
wait followed by a minimum of any eight initialization cycles
containing a RAS clock. During Power-On, the VCC
current is dependent on the input levels of RAS and
It is recommended that RAS and
be held at a valid VIH during Power-On to avoid current
surges.
CAS
CAS
track with VCC or
.
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A42L2604 Series
Block Diagram
RAS
CAS
WE
Control
Clocks
VBB Generator
Vcc
Vss
Row Decoder
Memory Array
4,194,304 X 4
Cells
Column Decoder
Data in
Buffer
Data out
Buffer
Sense Amps & I/O
OE
A0~A10
A0~A10
Refresh Timer
Refresh control
Refresh Counter
Row Address Buffer
Col. Address Buffer
Recommended Operating Conditions (Ta = 0°C to +70°C or -40°C to +85°C)
Symbol Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VCC Power Supply 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
I/O0
to
I/O3
VSS Input High Voltage 0 0 0 V
VIHInput High Voltage 2.0 - VCC + 0.3 V
VILInput Low Voltage -0.5 - 0.8 V
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A42L2604 Series
Truth Table
Function
Standby H H X X X High-Z
Read: Word L L H L Row/Col. Data Out
Read L L H L Row/Col. Data Out
Write: Word (Early) L L L X Row/Col. Data In
Write (Early) L L L X Row/Col. Data In
Read-Write L L
EDO-Page-Mode Read: Hi-Z
Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum
Ratings" may cause permanent damage to this device.
These are stress ratings only. Functional operation of
this device at these or any other conditions above
those indicated in the operational sections of these
specification is not implied or intended. Exposure to
the absolute maximum rating conditions for extended
periods may affect device reliability.
DC Electrical Characteristics (VCC = 3.3V ± 0.3V, VSS = 0V, Ta = 0°C to +70°C or -40°C to +85°C)
Symbol Parameter
IILInput Leakage Current -5 +5 -5 +5
IOLOutput Leakage Current -5 +5 -5 +5
ICC1Operating Power Supply
Current
-45 -50
Min. Max. Min. Max.
- 80 - 75 mA
Unit Test Conditions Notes
µA 0V ≤ Vin ≤ Vin + 0.3V
Pins not under
Test = 0V
DOUT disabled,
µA
0V ≤ Vout ≤ + VCC
RAS,
UCAS,LCAS
Address cycling; tRC = min.
and
1, 2
ICC2TTL Standby Power
Supply Current
ICC3Average Power
Supply Current,
RAS Refresh Mode
ICC4EDO Page Mode
Average Power
Supply Current
ICC5
ICC6CMOS Standby Power
ICC7Self Refresh Mode
VOH2.4 - 2.4 - V IOUT = -2.0mA
VOL
CAS-before-RAS
Refresh Power
Supply Current
Supply Current
Current
Output Voltage
- 1.5 - 1.5 mA
- 80 - 75 mA
- 80 - 75 mA
- 80 - 75 mA
- 1.0 - 1.0 mA
- 350 - 350
- 0.4 - 0.4 V IOUT =2.0mA
RAS=
UCAS=LCAS
RAS and Address cycling,
UCAS=LCAS
tRC = min.
RAS = VIL,
UCAS,LCAS
cycling; tPC = min.
RAS,
cycling; tRC = min.
RAS=
VCC - 0.2V
µA
RAS=
All other input high levels are
VCC-0.2V or input low levels
are VSS +0.2V
and
UCAS
UCAS=LCAS
≤VSS+0.2V
CAS
=VIH
= VIH,
and Address
LCAS
=
1, 2
1
1
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A42L2604 Series
AC Characteristics (VCC = 3.3V ± 0.3V, VSS = 0V, Ta = 0°C to +70°C or -40°C to +85°C)
42 tPCRead or Write Cycle Time (EDO Page) 18 - 20 - ns 13
43 tCPA
44 tCP
45 tPCMEDO Page Mode RMW Cycle Time 46 - 50 - ns
46 tCRW
47 tRASP
48 tCSR
49 tCHR
50 tRPC
OE Hold Time from WE
OE High Pulse Width
Access Time from CAS Precharge
(EDO Page)
CAS Precharge Time
EDO Page Mode CAS Pulse Width
(RMW)
RAS Pulse Width (EDO Page)
CAS Setup Time (CAS -before-RAS)
CAS Hold Time (CAS -before-RAS)
RAS to CAS Precharge Time
Parameter
-45 -50
Min. Max. Min. Max.
7 - 8 - ns
5 - 5 - ns
- 21 - 23 ns 12
7 - 8 - ns
35 - 38 - ns
45 200K 50 200K ns
5 - 5 - ns 3
10 - 10 - ns 3
10 - 10 - ns
Unit Notes
51 tOEZ
52 tRASS
53 tRPS
54 tCHS
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Output Buffer Turn-off Delay from OE
RAS pulse width (C-B-Rself refresh)
RAS precharge time (C-B-Rself refresh)
CAShold time (C-B-Rself refresh)
- 2 - 3 ns 8
100 - 100 -
76 - 84 - ns
-50 - -50 - ns
µs
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A42L2604 Series
Notes:
1. ICC1, ICC3, ICC4, and ICC5 depend on cycle rate.
2. ICC1 and ICC4 depend on output loading. Specified values are obtained with the outputs open.
3. An initial pause of 200µs is required after power-up followed by any 8 RAS cycles before proper device operation is
achieved. In the case of an internal refresh counter, a minimum of 8 CAS-before-RAS initialization cycles instead of 8
RAS cycles are required. 8 initialization cycles are required after extended periods of bias without clocks.
4. AC Characteristics assume tT = 2ns. All AC parameters are measured with a load equivalent to two TTL loads and
50pF, VIL (min.) ≥ GND and VIH (max.) ≤ VCC.
5. VIH (min.) and VIL (max.) are reference levels for measuring timing of input signals. Transition times are measured
between VIH and VIL.
6. Operation within the tRCD (max.) limit insures that tRAC (max.) can be met. tRCD (max.) is specified as a reference
point only. If tRCD is greater than the specified tRCD (max.) limit, then access time is controlled exclusively by tCAC.
7. Operation within the tRAD (max.) limit insures that tRAC (max.) can be met. tRAD (max.) is specified as a reference
point only. If tRAD is greater than the specified tRAD (max.) limit, then access time is controlled exclusively by tAA.
8. Assumes three state test load (5pF and a 500Ω Thevenin equivalent).
9. Either tRCH or tRRH must be satisfied for a read cycle.
10. tOFF (max.) defines the time at which the output achieves the open circuit condition; it is not referenced to output
voltage levels.
11. tWCS, tWCH, tRWD, tCWD and tAWD are not restrictive operating parameters. They are included in the data sheet
as electrical characteristics only. If tWCS ≥ tWCS (min.) and tWCH ≥ tWCH (min.), the cycle is an early write cycle and data-out pins will remain open circuit, high impedance, throughout the entire cycle. If tRWD ≥ tRWD (min.) , tCWD ≥tCWD (min.) and tAWD ≥ tAWD (min.), the cycle is a read-modify-write cycle and the data out will contain data read from the selected cell. If neither of the above conditions is satisfied, the condition of the data out at access time is
indeterminate.
12. Access time is determined by the longer of tAA or tCAC or tCPA.
13. tASC≥ tCP to achieve tPC (min.) and tCPA (max.) values.
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Word Read Cycle
RAS
CAS
t
CRP(9)
t
ASR(10)
t
RAH(11)
t
RAD(6)
t
RCD(5)
t
t
CSH(8)
t
ASC(24)
RAS(3)
t
RC(1)
t
RAL(21)
t
CAH(25)
t
RSH(7)
t
CAS(4)
t
RP(2)
t
CRP(9)
Address
WE
OE
I/O0 ~
I/O
Row AddressColumn Address
t
AR(17)
t
t
RCS(18)
RAC(13)
t
AA(15)
t
CAC(14)
t
OEA(16)
t
t
OEZ(51)
t
RCH(19)
t
RRH(20)
OFF(23)
High-Z
3
t
CLZ(12)
Valid Data-out
: High or Low
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A42L2604 Series
Word Write Cycle (Early Write)
t
RC(1)
t
RAS
CAS
t
CRP(9)
t
ASR(10)
t
RAH(11)
t
RAD(6)
t
RCD(5)
t
t
ASC(24)
AR(17)
t
CSH(8)
RAS(3)
t
CAH(25)
t
CAS(4)
t
RAL(21)
t
RSH(7)
t
RP(2)
t
CRP(9)
Address
WE
OE
I/O0 ~
I/O
3
Row AddressColumn Address
t
WCR(29)
t
CWL(32)
t
t
WP(30)
t
WCS(27)
t
DHR(35)
t
DS(33)
t
Valid Data-in
RWL(31)
t
WCH(28)
DH(34)
: High or Low
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A42L2604 Series
Word Write Cycle (Late Write)
t
RC(1)
t
RAS
CAS
t
CRP(9)
t
ASR(10)
t
RAH(11)
t
RAD(6)
t
RCD(5)
t
AR(17)
t
ASC(24)
t
CSH(8)
RAS(3)
t
CAH(25)
t
CAS(4)
t
RAL(21)
t
RSH(7)
t
RP(2)
t
CRP(9)
Address
WE
OE
I/O0 ~
I/O
3
Row AddressColumn Address
t
WCR(29)
t
t
DHR(35)
t
DS(33)
High-Z
Vaild Data-in
t
CWL(32)
OEH(40)
t
DH(34)
t
RWL(31)
t
WP(30)
: High or Low
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A42L2604 Series
Word Read-Modify-Write Cycle
t
RWC(36)
t
RAS
CAS
t
CRP(9)
t
ASR(10)
Row AddressColumn AddressAddress
t
RAH(11)
t
RAD(6)
t
RCD(5)
t
AR(17)
t
ASC(24)
t
CAH(25)
t
CSH(8)
RAS(3)
t
RSH(7)
t
RP(2)
t
CRP(9)
WE
OE
I/O0 ~
I/O
t
t
RCS(18)
t
RAC(13)
t
CAC(14)
t
AA(15)
t
RWD(37)
t
OEA(16)
AWD(39)
t
CWD38)
t
OEZ(51)
t
t
CWL(32)
t
RWL(31)
t
WP(30)
t
OEH(40)
DS(33)tDH(34)
High-Z
3
t
CLZ(12)
Data-outData-in
: High or Low
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A42L2604 Series
EDO Page Mode Word Read Cycle
t
RAS
CAS
t
CRP(9)
t
ASR(10)tRAH(11)
t
RAD(6)
t
RCD(5)
t
AR(16)
t
CSH(8)
t
CSH(8)
t
ASC(24)
t
CAS(4)
RASP(47)
t
CP(44)
t
CAS(4)
t
t
PC(42)
CAH(25)
t
t
CAS(4)
t
RAL(21)
t
ASC(24)
RSH(7)
t
CAH(25)
t
RP(2)
t
CRP(9)
Address
WE
OE
I/O0 ~
I/O
RowColumnColumnColumn
t
t
RCS(18)
t
RAC(13)
t
AA(15)
t
CAC(14)
CAH(25)
t
OES(26)
t
CLZ(12)
t
OEA(16)
t
RCH(25)
t
CPA(43)
t
t
RCS(18)
CAC(14)
t
COH(22)
t
OEP(41)
t
AA(15)
t
OEZ(51)
t
RCS(18)
t
OEA(16)
t
CAC(14)
t
t
RRH(20)
t
OFF(23)
t
OEZ(51)
RCH(19)
Data-outData-outData-out
3
t
CLZ(12)
: High or Low
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A42L2604 Series
EDO Page Mode Early Word Write Cycle
t
RASP(47)
RAS
t
CAS
t
CRP(9)
t
ASR(10)
t
RAH(11)
t
t
RAD(6)
t
ASC(24)
RCD(5)
CSH(8)
t
CAS(4)
t
CAH(25)
t
ASC(24)
t
CP(44)
t
CAS(4)
t
PC(42)
t
CAH(25)
t
ASC(24)
t
CP(44)
t
RSH(7)
t
CAS(4)
t
RAL(21)
t
CAH(25)
t
RP(2)
t
CRP(9)
WE
OE
I/O0 ~
I/O
RowColumnColumnAddress
t
CWL(32)
t
WCS(27)
t
WP(30)
t
DS(33)
3
Data-inData-inData-in
t
WCS(27)
t
WCH(28)
t
DH(34)
t
DS(33)
Column
t
CWL(32)
t
WP(30)
t
t
WCH(28)
t
DH(34)
WCS(27)
t
DS(33)
t
WP(30)
t
CWL(32)
t
RWL(31)
t
DH(34)
t
WCH(28)
: High or Low
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A42L2604 Series
EDO Page Mode Word Read-Modify-Write Cycle
RAS
CAS
t
CRP(9)
t
ASR(10)
t
t
RAH(11)
t
RAD(6)
RCD(5)
t
CSH(8)
t
CRW(46)
t
ASC(24)
t
CAH(25)
t
CP(44)
t
RASP(47)
t
CRW(46)
t
CAH(25)
t
ASC(24)
t
PCM(45)
t
CP(44)
t
CRW(46)
t
RAL(21)
t
ASC(24)
t
RSH(7)
t
CAH(25)
t
RP(2)
t
CRP(9)
Address
WE
OE
I/O0 ~
I/O
RowColumnColumnColumn
t
t
RCS(18)
t
RAC(13)
t
RWD(37)
t
t
AA(15)
t
CWD(38)
AWD(39)
t
OEA(16)
t
CAC(14)
t
OEZ(51)
t
OEH(40)
t
DS(33)
CWL(32)
t
WP(30)
t
CPA(43)
t
AA(15)
t
DH(34)
t
CWD(38)
t
AWD(39)
t
OEA(16)
t
OEZ(51)
t
DS(33)
t
CWL(32)
t
t
CPA(43)
t
t
DH(34)
WP(30)
t
AA(15)
t
CWD(38)
AWD(39)
t
OEA(16)
t
OEZ(51)
t
DS(33)
t
CWL(32)
t
RWL(31)
t
WP(30)
t
DH(34)
High-Z
3
t
CLZ(12)
Data-out
t
CLZ(12)
Data-in
Data-out
t
CLZ(12)
Data-in
Data-in
Data-out
: High or Low
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A42L2604 Series
RAS Only Refresh Cycle
t
RC(1)
t
RAS
CAS
t
ASR(10)
t
CRP(9)
t
RAH(11)
RAS(3)
t
RPC(50)
t
RP(2)
Address
Row
Note: WE, OE = Don't care.
CAS Before RAS Refresh Cycle
t
RP(2)
RAS
t
RPC(50)
t
PC(44)
CAS
t
OFF(23)
I/O0 ~
I/O
3
t
CSR(48)
t
CHR(49)
t
RAS(3)
High-Z
t
RC(1)
t
RP(2)
: High or Low
: High or LowNote: WE, OE, Address = Don't care.
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Hidden Refresh Cycle (Word Read)
tRC(1)
tRC(1)
RAS
UCAS
LCAS
A0~A8
WE
tAR(17)
tCRP(9)
tASR(10)
tRCD(5)
tRAD(6)
tRAH(11)
tASC(24)
RowColumn
tRAS(3)tRP(2)
tRSH(7)
tRAL(21)
tCAH(25)
tAA(15)
tOEA(16)
tRAS(3)tRP(2)
tCHR(49)
tRRH(20)tRCS(18)
tOEZ(51)
tCRP(9)
OE
I/O0 ~
I/O
15
tCAC(14)
tCLZ(12)
tRAC(13)
High-Z
Valid Data-out
tOFF(23)
: High or Low
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A42L2604 Series
Hidden Refresh Cycle (Early Word Write)
RAS
Address
WE
t
AR(17)
t
CRP(9)
t
ASR(10)
t
RAD(6)
t
RAH(11)
t
t
RCD(5)
ASC(24)
RowColumn
t
WCS(27)
t
RAS(3)
t
RC(1)
t
RAL(21)
t
CAH(25)
t
WP(30)
t
RSH(7)
t
WCH(28)
t
RP(2)
t
t
CHR(49)
RAS(3)
t
RC(1)
t
CRP(9)
t
RP(2)
OE
t
DS(33)
0
~
3
Valid Data-in
t
DH(34)
: High or Low
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A42L2604 Series
EDO Page Mode Read-Early-Write Cycle (Pseudo Read-Modify-Write)
t
RASP(47)
RAS
t
CSH(8)
t
t
t
RAL(21)
t
CAH(25)
RSH(7)
CAS(4)
CAS
t
CRP(9)
t
ASR(10)
t
RAH(11)
t
RAD(6)
t
RCD(5)
t
ASC(24)
t
CAS(4)
t
PC(42)
t
CAH(25)
t
CP(44)
t
ASC(24)
t
CAS(4)
t
CAH(25)
t
PC(42)
t
CP(44)
t
ASC(24)
t
RP(2)
t
CPR(9)
Address
WE
OE
I/O0 ~
I/O
RowColumnColumn
t
RCH(19)
t
RCS(18)
t
AA(15)
t
AA(15)
t
RAC(13)
t
CAC(14)
t
OEA(16)
3
t
CAP(43)
t
CAC(14)
t
COH(22)
Data-outData-outData-in
t
WCS(27)
t
DS(33)
Column
t
WCH(28)
t
DH(34)
: High or Low
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RAS
UCAS
LCAS
t
RPC(50)
t
RP(2)
t
CP(44)
t
CSR(48)
t
RASS(52)
t
CHS(54)
t
RPS(53)
t
CRP(9)
t
ASR(10)
A0 ~ A10
t
OFF(23)
I/O0 ~ I/O
3
Note: WE, OE = Don't care.
n Self Refresh Mode.
a. Entering the Self Refresh Mode:
The A42L2604 Self Refresh Mode is entered by using CAS before RAScycle and holding RAS and CAS signal “low”
longer than 100µs.
b. Continuing the Self Refresh Mode:
The Self Refresh Mode is continued by holding RAS “low” after entering the Self Refresh Mode.
It does not depend on CAS being “high” or “low” after entering the Self Refresh Mode continue the Self Refresh Mode.
c. Exiting the Self Refresh Mode:
The A42L2604 exits the Self Refresh Mode when the RAS signal is brought “high”.
ROWCOL
High-Z
: High or Low
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Capacitance
Symbol Signals Parameter Max. Unit Test Conditions