— 25 mA typical active read current
— 30 mA typical program/erase current
—<1 µA typical standby current (standard access
time to active mode)
■ Flexible sector architecture
— 32 uniform sectors of 64 Kbytes each
— Any combination of sectors can be erased.
— Supports full chip erase
— Group sector protection:
A hardware method of locking sector groups to
prevent any program or erase operations within
that sector group
Temporary Sector Group Unprotect allows code
changes in previously locked sectors
■ 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 bytes at specified addresses
■ Minimum 100,000 write/erase cyc les guaranteed
■ Compatible with JEDEC standards
— Pinout and software compatible with
single-power-supply Flash standard
— Superior inadvertent write protection
■ Data# Polling and toggle bits
— Provides a software method of detecting
program or erase cycle completion
■ Ready/Busy output (RY/BY#)
— Provides a hardware method for detecting
program or erase cycle completion
■ Erase Suspend/Resume
— Suspends a sector erase operation to read data
from, or program data to, a non-erasing sector,
then resumes the erase operation
■ Hardware reset pin (RESET#)
— Resets internal state machine to the read mode
■ Tested to datasheet specifications at
temperature
■ Quality and reliability levels equivalent to
standard packaged components
2/17/98 Publication# 21551 Rev: A Amendment/+1
Issue Date: February 1998
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Am29F016B in Known Good Die (KGD) form is a
16 Mbit, 5.0 volt-only Flash memory . AMD defines KGD
as standard product in die form, tested for functionality
and speed. AMD KGD products have the same reliability and quality as AMD products in packaged form.
The sector erase architecture allows memory sectors
to be erased and reprogrammed without affecting the
data contents of other sectors. A sector is typically
erased and verified within one second. The device is
erased when shipped from the factory.
Am29F016B Features
The Am29F016B is a 16 Mbit, 5.0 volt-only Flash
memory organized as 2,097,152 bytes of 8 bits each.
The 2 Mbytes of data are divided into 32 sectors of 64
Kbytes each for flexible erase capability. The 8 bits of
data appear on DQ0–DQ7. The Am29F016B is manufactured using AMD’s 0.35 µm process technology.
This device is designed to be programmed in-system
with the standard system 5.0 volt V
volt V
is not required for program or erase
PP
operations. The dev ice can also be programmed in
standard EPROM programmers.
The standard device offers an access time of 120 ns,
allowing high-speed microprocessors to operate
without wait states. To eliminate bus contention, the
device has separate chip enable (CE#), w rite enable
(WE#), and output enable (OE#) controls.
The device is entirely command set compatible with the
JEDEC single -power-supply Flash standar d. Commands are written to the command register using
standard microprocessor write timings. Register
contents serve as input to an internal state machine
that controls the erase and programming circuitry.
Write cycles also internally lat ch addresses and data
needed for the programming and erase operations.
Reading data out of the device is similar to reading
from 12.0 volt Flash or EPROM devices.
The device is programmed by executing the program
command sequence. This invokes the Embedded
Program algorithm—an inter nal algorithm that a utomatically times the program pulse widths and verifies
proper cell margin. The device is erased by executing
the erase command sequence. This invokes 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.
supply. A 12. 0
CC
The hardware sector group protection feature disables
both program and erase operations in an y combination
of the eight sector groups of memory. A sector group
consists of four adjacent sectors.
The Erase Suspend feature enables the system to put
erase on hold for any period of time to read data from,
or program data to, a sector that is not being erased.
True background erase can thus be achieved.
The device requires only a single 5.0 volt po wer supply
for both read and write functions. Internally generated
and regulated voltages are provided for the program
and erase operations. A low V
detector automatically
CC
inhibits write operations during power transitions. The
host system can detect whether a program or erase
cycle is complete by using the RY/BY# pin, the DQ7
(Data# Polling) or DQ6 (toggle) status bits. After a
program or erase cycle h as been completed, the
device automatically returns to the read mode.
A hardware RESET# pin te rminates any ope ration in
progress. The internal stat e machine is reset to the
read mode. The RESET# pin may be tied to the system
reset circuitry. Therefore, if a system reset occurs
during either an Embedded Program or Embedded
Erase algorithm, the device is automatically reset to the
read mode. This enables the system’s microprocessor
to read the boot-up firmware from the Flash memory.
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 all bits
within a sector simultaneously via Fowler-Nordheim
tunneling. The bytes are programmed one byte at a
time using the EPROM programming mechanism of hot
electron injection.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to the Am29F016B data sheet, PID 21444, for full
electrical specifications on the Am29F016B in KGD
form.
PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Family Part NumberAm29F016B KGD
Speed Option (VCC = 5.0 V ± 10%)-120
Max Access Time, t
Max CE# Access, tCE (ns)120
Max OE# Access, t
2Am29F016B Known Good Die2/17/98
(ns)120
ACC
(ns)50
OE
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DIE PHOTOGRAPH
Orientation
relative to top
left corner of
Gel-Pak
SUPPLEMENT
Orientation relative
to leading edge of
tape and reel
Note: The coordinates above are relative to the center of pad 1 and can be used to operate wire bonding equipment.
Pad Center (mils)Pad Center (millimeters)
XYXY
0.000.000.000.00
–27.20–258.20–0.69–6.56
21.700.000.550.00
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Standard Products
AMD standard products are available in sev eral packages and operat ing ranges. The or der number (Valid Combin ation) is
formed by a combination of the following:
Am29F016B
-120
DP
C
1
DIE REVISION
This number refers to the specific AMD manufacturing
process and product technology reflected in this
document. It is entered in the revision field of AMD
standard product nomenclature.
TEMPERATURE RANGE
C= Commercial (0°C to +70°C)
I= Industrial (–40°C to +85°C)
PACKAGE TYPE AND
MINIMUM ORDER QUANTIT Y
DP = Waffle Pack
100 die per 5 tray stack
DG =Gel-Pak
294 die per 6 tray stack
DT = Surftape™ (Tape and Reel)
1600 per 7-inch reel
DW = Gel-Pak
Call AMD sales off ice for minimum order
quantity
SPEED OPTION
See Valid Combinations
®
Die Tray
®
Wafer Tray (sawn wafer on frame)
Am29F016B-120
Valid Combinations
DPC 1, DPI 1,
DGC 1, DGI 1,
DTC 1, DTI 1,
DWC 1, DWI 1
DEVICE NUMBER/DESCRIPTION
Am29F016B Known Good Die
16 Megabit (2 M x 8-Bit) CMOS Flas h Memory—Die Revi sion 1
5.0 Volt-only Read, Program, and Erase
Va lid Com bin at ions
Valid Combinations list configurations planned to be supported in volume for this device. Consult the local AMD sales
office to confirm av ailability o f specific va lid combination s and
to check on newly released combina ti ons.
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PRODUCT TEST FLOW
Figure 1 provides an overview of AMD’s Known Good
Die test flow . F or more detailed inf ormation, refer to the
Am29F016B product qualification database supplement for KGD . AMD implements quality assurance procedures throughou t the product test flow. In addition,
Wafer Sort 1
an off-line quality monitoring program (QMP) further
guarantees AMD quality standards are met on Known
Good Die products. These Q A procedures also allow
AMD to produce KGD p roducts without requ iring or
implementing burn-in.
DC Parameters
Functionality
Programmability
Erasability
Bake
24 hours at 250°C
Wafer Sort 2
Wafer Sort 3
High Temperature
Packaging for Shipment
Data Retention
DC Parameters
Functionality
Programmability
Erasability
DC Parameters
Functionality
Programmability
Erasability
Speed
Incoming Inspection
Wafer Saw
Die Separation
100% Visual I nspection
Die Pack
Shipment
Figure 1. AMD KGD Product Test Flow
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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Die dimensions, X x Y . . . . . . . . . 267 mils x 280 mils
Do not expose KGD product s to ultraviolet light or
process them at temperatures greater than 250° C.
Failure to adhere to these handling instructions will
result in irreparable damage to the devices. For best
yield, AMD recommends assembly in a Class 10K
clean room with 30% to 60% relative humidity.
Storage
Store at a maximum temperature of 30°C in a nitrogenpurged cabinet or vacuum-sealed bag. Observe all
standard ESD handling procedures.
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REVISION SUMMARY FOR AM29F016B KGD
Valid Combinations
Deleted designators in base part number to top and
bottom boot.