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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MT28F128J3 is a nonvolatile, electrically blockerasable (Flash), programmable memory containing
134,217,728 bits organized as 16,777,218 bytes (8 bits)
or 8,388,608 words (16 bits). This 128Mb device is organized as one hundred twenty-eight 128KB erase blocks.
The MT28F640J3 contains 67,108,864 bits organized
as 8,388,608 bytes (8 bits) or 4,194,304 words (16 bits).
This 64Mb device is organized as sixty-four 128KB erase
blocks.
Similarly, the MT28F320J3 contains 33,554,432 bits
organized as 4,194,304 bytes (8 bits) or 2,097,152 words
(16 bits). This 32Mb device is organized as thirty-two
128KB erase blocks.
These three devices feature in-system block locking. They also have common flash interface (CFI) that
permits software algorithms to be used for entire families of devices. The software is device-independent,
JEDEC ID-independent with forward and backward
compatibility.
Additionally, the scalable command set (SCS) allows a single, simple software driver in all host systems
to work with all SCS-compliant Flash memory devices.
The SCS provides the fastest system/device data transfer rates and minimizes the device and system-level
implementation costs.
To optimize the processor-memory interface, the
device accommodates VPEN, which is switchable during
block erase, program, or lock bit configuration, or
hardwired to VCC, depending on the application. VPEN is
treated as an input pin to enable erasing, programming, and block locking. When VPEN is lower than the
VCC lockout voltage (VLKO), all program functions are
disabled. Block erase suspend mode enables the user
to stop block erase to read data from or program data to
any other blocks. Similarly, program suspend mode
enables the user to suspend programming to read data
or execute code from any unsuspended blocks.
VPEN serves as an input with 2.7V, 3.3V, or 5V for
application programming. VPEN in this Q-Flash family
128Mb, 64Mb, 32Mb
Q-FLASH MEMORY
can provide data protection when connected to ground.
This pin also enables program or erase lockout during
power transition.
Micron’s even-sectored Q-Flash devices offer individual block locking that can lock and unlock a block
using the sector lock bits command sequence.
Status (STS) is a logic signal output that gives an
additional indicator of the internal state machine (ISM)
activity by providing a hardware signal of both status
and status masking. This status indicator minimizes
central processing unit (CPU) overhead and system
power consumption. In the default mode, STS acts as
an RY/BY# pin. When LOW, STS indicates that the ISM
is performing a block erase, program, or lock bit configuration. When HIGH, STS indicates that the ISM is
ready for a new command.
Three chip enable (CE) pins are used for enabling and
disabling the device by activating the device’s control
logic, input buffer, decoders, and sense amplifiers.
BYTE# enables selecting x8 or x16 READs/WRITEs
to the device. BYTE# at logic LOW selects an 8-bit mode
with address A0 selecting between the low byte
and the high byte. BYTE# at logic HIGH enables 16-bit
operation.
RP# is used to reset the device. When the device is
disabled and RP# is at VCC, the standby mode is enabled. A reset time (tRWH) is required after RP#
switches HIGH until outputs are valid. Likewise, the
device has a wake time (tRS) from RP# HIGH until
WRITEs to the command user interface (CUI) are recognized. When RP# is at GND, it provides write protection, resets the ISM, and clears the status register.
A variant of the MT28F320J3 also supports the new
security block lock feature for additional code security.
This feature provides an OTP function for locking the
top two blocks, the bottom two blocks, or the entire
device. (Contact factory for availability.)
Due to the size of the package, Micron’s standard
part number is not printed on the top of each device.
Instead, an abbreviated device mark comprised of a
55G8WE#InputWrite Enable: Determines if a given cycle is a WRITE
cycle. If WE# is LOW, the cycle is either a WRITE to the
command execution logic (CEL) or to the memory array.
Addresses and data are latched on the rising edge of the
WE# pulse.
14, 2, 29B4, B8, H1CE0, CE1,InputChip Enable: Three CE pins enable the use of multiple
CE2Flash devices in the system without requiring additional
logic. The device can be configured to use a single CE
signal by tying CE1 and CE2 to ground and then using
CE0 as CE. Device selection occurs with the first edge of
CE0, CE1, or CE2 (CEx) that enables the device. Device
deselection occurs with the first edge of CEx that
disables the device (see Table 2).
16D4RP#InputReset/Power-Down: When LOW, RP# clears the status
register, sets the ISM to the array read mode, and places
the device in deep power-down mode. All inputs,
including CEx, are “Don’t Care,” and all outputs are
High-Z. RP# must be held at VIH during all other modes
of operation.
54F8OE#InputOutput Enables: Enables data ouput buffers when LOW.
When OE# is HIGH, the output buffers are disabled.
32, 28, 27,G2, A1, B1, C1,A0–A21/InputAddress inputs during READ and WRITE operations. A0 is
26, 25, 24, 23,D1, D2, A2, C2,(A22)only used in x8 mode. A22 (pin 1, ball A8) is only
22, 20, 19, 18,A3, B3, C3, D3,(A23)available on the 64Mb and 128Mb devices. A23 (pin 30,
17, 13, 12, 11,C4, A5, B5, C5,ball G1) is only available on the 128Mb device.
10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4,D7, D8, A7, B7,
3, 1, 30C7, C8, A8, G1
31F1BYTE#InputBYTE# LOW places the device in the x8 mode. BYTE#
HIGH places the device in the x16 mode and turns off
the A0 input buffer. Address A1 becomes the lowest
order address in x16 mode.
15A4V
33, 35, 38, 40,F2, E2, G3, E4,DQ0–Input/Data I/O: Data output pins during any READ operation
44, 46, 49, 51,E5, G5, G6, H7,DQ15Output or data input pins during a WRITE. DQ8–DQ15 are not
34, 36, 39, 41,E1, E3, F3, F4,used in byte mode.
45, 47, 50, 52F5, H5, G7, E7
53E8STSOutput Status: Indicates the status of the ISM. When configured
PEN
InputNecessary voltage for erasing blocks, programming data,
or configuring lock bits. Typically, V
VCC. When V
PEN
≤ V
PENLK
, this pin enables hardware write
PEN
is connected to
protect.
in level mode, default mode it acts as an RY/BY# pin.
When configured in its pulse mode, it can pulse to
indicate program and/or erase completion. Tie STS to
VCCQ through a pull-up resistor.
The MT28F128J3, MT28F640J3, and MT28F320J3
memory array architecture is divided into one hundred twenty-eight, sixty-four, or thirty-two 128KB
blocks, respectively (see Figure 1). The internal architecture allows greater flexibility when updating data
because individual code portions can be updated independently of the rest of the code.
Figure 1
Memory Map
FFFFFFh
FE0000h
7FFFFFh
7E0000h
3FFFFFh
3E0000h
03FFFFh
020000h
01FFFFh
000000h
128KB Block127
128KB Block63
128KB Block31
128KB Block1
128KB Block0
A0–A23: 128Mb
A0–A22: 64Mb
A0–A21: 32Mb
Byte-Wide (x8) ModeWord-Wide (x16) Mode
7FFFFFh
7F0000h
3FFFFFh
3F0000h
1FFFFFh
1F0000h
01FFFFh
010000h
00FFFFh
000000h
64K-Word Block 127
64K-Word Block 63
64K-Word Block 31
64K-Word Block 1
64K-Word Block 0
A1–A23: 128Mb
A1–A22: 64Mb
A1–A21: 32Mb
64Mb
b
32M
128Mb
Table 2
Chip Enable Truth Table
CE2CE1CE0DEVICE
VILVILVILEnabled
VILVILVIHDisabled
VILVIHVILDisabled
VILVIHVIHDisabled
VIHVILVILEnabled
VIHVILVIHEnabled
VIHVIHVILEnabled
VIHVIHVIHDisabled
NOTE: For single-chip applications, CE2 and CE1 can be
connected to GND.
high-speed page buffer. A0–A2 select data in the page
buffer. Asynchronous page mode, with a page size of
four words or eight bytes, is supported with no additional commands required.
OUTPUT DISABLE
The device outputs are disabled with OE# at a logic
HIGH level (VIH). Output pins DQ0–DQ15 are placed in
High-Z.
BUS OPERATION
All bus cycles to and from the Flash memory must
conform to the standard microprocessor bus cycles.
The local CPU reads and writes Flash memory insystem.
READ
Information can be read from any block, query, identifier codes, or status register, regardless of the VPEN
voltage. The device automatically resets to read array
mode upon initial device power-up or after exit from
reset/power-down mode. To access other read mode
commands (READ ARRAY, READ QUERY, READ IDENTIFIER CODES, or READ STATUS REGISTER), these
commands should be issued to the CUI. Six control
pins dictate the data flow in and out of the device: CE0,
CE1, CE2, OE#, WE#, and RP#. In system designs using
multiple Q-Flash devices, CE0, CE1, and CE2 (CEx)
select the memory device (see Table 2). To drive data
out of the device and onto the I/O bus, OE# must be
active and WE# must be inactive (VIH).
When reading information in read array mode, the
device defaults to asynchronous page mode, thus providing a high data transfer rate for memory subsystems.
In this state, data is internally read and stored in a
STANDBY
CE0, CE1, and CE2 can disable the device (see
Table 2) and place it in standby mode, which substantially reduces device power consumption. DQ0–DQ15
outputs are placed in High-Z, independent of OE#. If
deselected during block erase, program, or lock bit configuration, the ISM continues functioning and consuming active power until the operation completes.
RESET/POWER-DOWN
RP# puts the device into the reset/power-down
mode when set to VIL.
During read, RP# LOW deselects the memory, places
output drivers in High-Z, and turns off internal circuitry. RP# must be held LOW for a minimum of tPLPH.
t
RWH is required after return from reset mode until
initial memory access outputs are valid. After this wakeup interval, normal operation is restored. The command execution logic (CEL) is reset to the read array
mode and the status register is set to 80h.
During block erase, program, or lock bit configuration, RP# LOW aborts the operation. In default mode,
STS transitions LOW and remains LOW for a maximum
time of tPLPH + tPHRH, until the RESET operation is
complete. Any memory content changes are no longer
valid; the data may be partially corrupted after a program or partially changed after an erase or lock bit
configuration. After RP# goes to logic HIGH (VIH), and
Device Identifier Code Memory Map
Figure 2
after tRS, another command can be written.
It is important to assert RP# during system reset.
After coming out of reset, the system expects to read
from the Flash memory. During block erase, program,
or lock bit configuration mode, automated Flash memories provide status information when accessed. When
a CPU reset occurs with no Flash memory reset, proper
initialization may not occur because the Flash memory
may be providing status information instead of array
data. Micron Flash memories allow proper initialization following a system reset through the use of the RP#
input. RP# should be controlled by the same RESET#
signal that resets the system CPU.
READ QUERY
The READ QUERY operation produces block status
information, CFI ID string, system interface information, device geometry information, and extended query
information.
READ IDENTIFIER CODES
The READ IDENTIFIER CODES operation produces
the manufacturer code, device code, and the block lock
configuration codes for each block (see Figure 2). The
block lock configuration codes identify locked and unlocked blocks.
WRITE
Writing commands to the CEL allows reading of device data, query, identifier codes, and reading and clearing of the status register. In addition, when VPEN = VPENH,
block erasure, program, and lock bit configuration can
also be performed.
The BLOCK ERASE command requires suitable command data and an address within the block. The BYTE/
WORD PROGRAM command requires the command
and address of the location to be written to. The CLEAR
BLOCK LOCK BITS command requires the command
and any address within the device. SET BLOCK LOCK
BITS command requires the command and the block to
be locked. The CEL does not occupy an addressable
memory location. It is written to when the device is
enabled and WE# is LOW. The address and data needed
to execute a command are latched on the rising edge of
WE# or the first edge of CEx that disables the device
(see Table 2). Standard microprocessor write timings
are used.
2. OE# and WE# should never be enabled simultaneously.
3. DQ refers to DQ0–DQ7 if BYTE# is LOW and DQ0–DQ15 if BYTE# is HIGH.
4. High-Z is VOH with an external pull-up resistor.
5. Refer to DC Characteristics. When VPEN≤ VPENLK, memory contents can be read, but not altered.
6. X can be VIL or VIH for control and address pins, and VPENLK or VPENH for VPEN. See DC Characteristics for VPENLK and
VPENH voltages.
7. In default mode, STS is VOL when the ISM is executing internal block erase, program, or lock bit configuration
algorithms. It is VOH when the ISM is not busy, in block erase suspend mode (with programming inactive), program
suspend mode, or reset/power-down mode.
8. See Read Identifier Codes section for read identifier code data.
9. See Read Query Mode Command section for read query data.
10. Command writes involving block erase, program, or lock bit configuration are reliably executed when VPEN = VPENH and
VCC is within specification.
11. Refer to Table 4 for valid DIN during a WRITE operation.
When the VPEN voltage is less than VPPLK, only READ
operations from the status register, query, identifier
codes, or blocks are enabled. Placing VPENH on VPEN enables BLOCK ERASE, PROGRAM, and LOCK BIT CON-
Table 4
Micron Q-Flash Memory Command Set Definitions
COMMANDSCALABLEBUS
OR BASICCYCLESFIRST BUS CYCLESECOND BUS CYCLE
COMMAND REQ’D
READ ARRAYSCS/BCS1WRITEXFFh
READ IDENTIFIERSCS/BCS 2WRITEX90hREADIAID7
CODES
READ QUERYSCS 2WRITEX98hREADQAQD
READ STATUSSCS/BCS2WRITEX70hREADXSRD8
REGISTER
CLEAR STATUSSCS/BCS1WRITEX50h
REGISTER
WRITE TO BUFFERSCS/BCS> 2WRITEBAE8hWRITEBAN9, 10, 11
NOTE: 1. Commands other than those shown in Table 4 are reserved for future device implementations and should not be used.
2. The SCS is also referred to as the extended command set.
3. Bus operations are defined in Table 3.
4.X = Any valid address within the device
BA = Address within the block
IA = Identifier code address; see Figure 2 and Table 15
QA = Query data base address
PA = Address of memory location to be programmed
5.ID = Data read from identifier codes
QD = Data read from query data base
SRD = Data read from status register; see Table 16 for a description of the status register bits
PD = Data to be programmed at location PA; data is latched on the rising edge of WE#
CC = Configuration code
6. The upper byte of the data bus (DQ8–DQ15) during command WRITEs is a “Don’t Care” in x16 operation.
7. Following the READ IDENTIFIER CODES command, READ operations access manufacturer, device, and block lock codes.
See Block Status Register section for read identifier code data.
8. If the ISM is running, only DQ7 is valid; DQ15–DQ8 and DQ6–DQ0 float, which places them in High-Z.
9. After the WRITE-to-BUFFER command is issued, check the XSR to make sure a buffer is available for writing.
10. The number of bytes/words to be written to the write buffer = n + 1, where n = byte/word count argument. Count
ranges on this device for byte mode are n = 00h to n = 1Fh and for word mode, n = 0000h to n = 000Fh. The third and
consecutive bus cycles, as determined by n, are for writing data into the write buffer. The CONFIRM command (D0h) is
expected after exactly n + 1 WRITE cycles; any other command at that point in the sequence aborts the WRITE-toBUFFER operation. Please see Figure 4, WRITE-to-BUFFER Flowchart, for additional information.
11. The WRITE-to-BUFFER or ERASE operation does not begin until a CONFIRM command (D0h) is issued.
12. Attempts to issue a block erase or program to a locked block while RP# = VIH will fail.
13. Either 40h or 10h is recognized by the ISM as the byte/word program setup.
14. Program suspend can be issued after either the WRITE-to-BUFFER or WORD/BYTE PROGRAM operation is initiated.
15. The CLEAR BLOCK LOCK BITS operation simultaneously clears all block lock bits.
The device defaults to read array mode upon initial
device power-up and after exiting reset/power-down
mode. The read configuration register defaults to asynchronous read page mode. Until another command is
written, the READ ARRAY command also causes the
device to enter read array mode. When the ISM has
started a block erase, program, or lock bit configuration, the device does not recognize the READ ARRAY
command until the ISM completes its operation, unless the ISM is suspended via an ERASE or PROGRAM
SUSPEND command. The READ ARRAY command
functions independently of the VPEN voltage.
READ QUERY MODE COMMAND
This section is related to the definition of the data
structure or “data base” returned by the CFI QUERY
command. System software should retain this structure to gain critical information such as block size,
density, x8/x16, and electrical specifications. When
this information has been obtained, the software
knows which command sets to use to enable Flash
writes or block erases, and otherwise control the Flash
component.
QUERY STRUCTURE OUTPUT
The query “data base” enables system software to
obtain information about controlling the Flash component. The device’s CFI-compliant interface allows the
host system to access query data. Query data are always located on the lowest-order data outputs (DQ0–
DQ7) only. The numerical offset value is the address
relative to the maximum bus width supported by the
device. On this family of devices, the query table device starting address is a 10h, which is a word address
for x16 devices.
For a x16 organization, the first two bytes of the
query structure, “Q” and “R” in ASCII, appear on the
low byte at word addresses 10h and 11h. This CFIcompliant device outputs 00h data on upper bytes,
thus making the device output ASCII “Q” on the LOW
byte (DQ7–DQ0) and 00h on the HIGH byte (DQ15–
DQ8). At query addresses containing two or more bytes
of information, the least significant data byte is located
at the lower address, and the most significant data
byte is located at the higher address. This is summarized in Table 5. A more detailed example is provided in
Table 6.
Table 5
Summary of Query Structure Output as a Function of Device and Mode
The QUERY command makes the Flash component
display the CFI query structure or data base. The structure subsections and address locations are outlined in
Table 7.
Table 6
Example of Query Structure Output of a x16- and x8-Capable Device
WORD ADDRESSINGBYTE ADDRESSING
OFFSETHEX CODEVALUEOFFSETHEX CODEVALUE
A16–A1DQ15–DQ0A7–A0DQ7–DQ0
0010h0051Q20h51Q
0011h0052R21h51Q
0012h0059Y22h52R
0013hP_ID LOPrVendor23h52R
0014hP_ID HIID #24h59Y
0015hP LOPrVendor25h59Y
0016hP HITblAdr26hP_ID LOPrVendor
0017hA_ID LOAltVendor27hP_ID LOPrVendor
0018hA_ID HIID #28hP_ID HIID #
..................
Table 7
Query Structure
OFFSETSUBSECTION NAMEDESCRIPTION
00hManufacturer compatibility code
01hDevice code
(BA+2)h
04–0FhReservedReserved for vendor-specific information
10hCFI Query Identification StringReserved for vendor-specific information
1BhSystem Interface InformationCommand set ID and vendor data offset
27hDevice Geometry DefinitionFlash device layout
3
P
NOTE: 1. Refer to the Query Structure Output section and offset 28h for the detailed definition of offset address as a function
(P+5)hOptional feature and command support (1 = yes, 0 = no) bits 9–3136h0A
(P+6)hare reserved; undefined bits are “0.” If bit 31 is “1,” then another37h00
(P+7)h31-bit field of optional features follows at the end of the bit 3038h00
(P+8)hfield.39h0
Bit 0 Chip erase supported = no = 0
Bit 1 Suspend erase supported = yes = 1
Bit 2 Suspend program supported = yes = 1
Bit 3 Legacy lock/unlock supported = yes = 1
Bit 4 Queued erase supported = no = 0
Bit 5 Instant Individual block locking supported = no = 0
Bit 6 Protection bits supported = yes = 1
Bit 7 Page mode read supported = yes = 1
Bit 8 Synchronous read supported = no = 0
(P+9)hSupported functions after suspend: read array, status, query3Ah01
Other supported operations:
Bits 1–7 Reserved; undefined bits are “0”
Bit 0 Program supported after erase suspend = yes = 1
(P+A)hBlock status register mask3Bh01
(P+B)hBits 2–15 Reserved; undefined bits are “0”3Ch00
Bit 0 Block lock bit status register active = yes = 1
Bit 1 Block lock down bit status active = no = 0
(P+C)hVCC logic supply highest-performance program/erase voltage
Bits 0–3 BCD value in 100mV3Dh333.3V
Bits 4–7 BCD value in volts
(P+D)hVPP optimum program/erase supply voltage
Bits 0–3 BCD value in 100mV3Eh000.0V
Bits 4–7 Hex value in volts
1
NOTE: 1. Future devices may not support the described “Legacy Lock/Unlock” function. On these devices, bit 3 would have a
(P+E)hNumber of protection register fields in JEDEC ID space. “00h”3Fh0101
indicates that 256 protection bytes are available.
(P+F)hProtection Field 1: Protection Description40h0000h
(P+10)hThis field describes user-available, one-time programmable (OTP)
(P+11)hprotection register bytes. Some are preprogrammed with device(P+12)hunique serial numbers; others are user-programmable. Bits 0–15
point to the protection register lock byte, the section’s first byte.
The following bytes are factory-preprogrammed and userprogrammable.
Bits 0–7 Lock/bytes JEDEC-plane physical low address
Bits 8–15 Lock/bytes JEDEC-plane physical high address
Bits 16–23 “n” such that 2
Bits 24–31 “n” such that 2
n
= factory preprogrammed bytes
n
= user-programmable bytes
Table 14
Burst Read Information
OFFSET1DESCRIPTIONADDRESSHEXVALUE
P = 31h(OPTIONAL FLASH FEATURES AND COMMANDS)CODE
(P+13)hPage Mode Read Capability44h038 byte
Bits 0–7 = “n” such that 2
read page bytes. See offset 28h for device word width to determine
page mode data output width. 00h indicates no read page buffer.
(P+14)hNumber of synchronous mode read configuration fields45h00
that follow. 00h indicates no burst capability.
(P+15)hReserved for future use.46h
NOTE: 1. The variable “P” is a pointer which is defined at CFI offset 15h.
Writing the READ IDENTIFIER CODES command
initiates the IDENTIFIER CODE operation. Following
the writing of the command, READ cycles from addresses shown in Figure 2 retrieve the manufacturer,
device, and block lock configuration codes (see Table
15 for identifier code values). Page mode READs are
not supported in this read mode. To terminate the operation, write another valid command. The READ
IDENTIFIER CODES command functions independently of the V
PEN voltage. This command is valid only
when the ISM is off or the device is suspended. See
Table 15 for read identifier codes.
READ STATUS REGISTER COMMAND
The status register may be read at any time by writing the READ STATUS REGISTER command to determine the successful completion of programming, block
128Mb, 64Mb, 32Mb
Q-FLASH MEMORY
erasure, or lock bit configuration. After writing this command, all subsequent READ operations output data
from the status register until another valid command is
written. Page mode READs are not supported in this
read mode. The status register contents are latched on
the falling edge of OE# or the first edge of CEx that
enables the device (see Table 2). To update the status
register latch, OE# must toggle to VIH or the device must
be disabled before further READs. The READ STATUS
REGISTER command functions independently of the
VPEN voltage. During a program, block erase, set block
lock bits, or clear block lock bits command sequence,
only SR7 is valid until the ISM completes or suspends
the operation. Device I/O pins DQ0–DQ6 and DQ8–
DQ15 are placed in High-Z. When the operation completes or suspends (check status register bit 7), all contents of the status register are valid during a READ.
Table 15
Identifier Codes
CODEADDRESS
Manufacturer Compatibility Code00000h(00) 89
Device Code
• 32Mb00001h(00) 16
• 64Mb00001h(00) 17
• 128Mb00001h(00) 18
Block Lock ConfigurationX0002h
• Block is UnlockedDQ0 = 0
• Block is LockedDQ0 = 1
• Reserved for Future UseDQ1–DQ7
NOTE: 1. A0 is not used in either x8 or x16 modes when obtaining the identifier
codes. The lowest-order address line is A1. Data is always presented on the
low byte in x16 mode (upper byte contains 00h).
2. X selects the specific block’s lock configuration code. See Figure 2 for the
device identifier code memory map.
YesSR5 = ERASE AND CLEAR LOCK BITS STATUS (ECLBS)If both SR5 and SR4 are “1s” after a
1 = Error in Block Erasure or Clear Lock Bitsblock erase or lock bit configuration
0 = Successful Block Erase or Clear Lock Bitsattempt, an improper command
sequence was entered.
YesSR4 = PROGRAM AND SET LOCK BIT STATUS (PSLBS)
1 = Error in Programming or Setting Block Lock Bits
0 = Successful Program or Set Block Lock Bits
YesSR3 = PROGRAMMING VOLTAGE STATUS (VPENS)SR3 does not provide a continuous
1 = Low Programming Voltage Detected,programming voltage level indication.
Operation AbortedThe ISM interrogates and indicates the
0 = Programming Voltage OKprogramming voltage level only after
block erase, program, set block lock
bits, or clear block lock bits command
sequences.
YesSR2 = PROGRAM SUSPEND STATUS (PSS)
1 = Program Suspended
0 = Program in Progress/Completed
YesSR1 = DEVICE PROTECT STATUS (DPS)SR1 does not provide a continuous
1 = Block Lock Bit Detected, Operation Abortedindication of block lock bit values. The
0 = UnlockISM interrogates the block lock bits
only after block erase, program, or lock
bit configuration command sequences.
It informs the system, depending on
the attempted operation, if the block
lock bit is set. Read the block lock
configuration codes using the READ
IDENTIFIER CODES command to
determine block lock bit status. SR0 is
reserved for future use and should be
masked when polling the status
register.
NoXSR7 = WRITE BUFFER STATUS (WBS)After a BUFFER WRITE command,
1 = Write Buffer AvailableXSR7 = 1 indicates that a write buffer is
0 = Write Buffer Not Availableavailable.
YesXSR6–XSR0 = RESERVED FOR FUTURESR6–SR0 are reserved for future use
ENHANCEMENTSand should be masked when polling
the status register.
CLEAR STATUS REGISTER COMMAND
The ISM sets the status register bits SR5, SR4, SR3,
and SR1 to “1s.” These bits, which indicate various
failure conditions, can only be reset by the CLEAR STATUS REGISTER command. Allowing system software to
reset these bits can perform several operations (such
as cumulatively erasing or locking multiple blocks or
writing several bytes in sequence). To determine if an
error occurred during the sequence, the status register
may be polled. To clear the status register, the CLEAR
STATUS REGISTER command (50h) is written. The
CLEAR STATUS REGISTER command functions independently of the applied VPEN voltage and is only valid
when the ISM is off or the device is suspended.
BLOCK ERASE COMMAND
The BLOCK ERASE command is a two-cycle command that erases one block. First, a block erase setup is
written, followed by a block erase confirm. This command sequence requires an appropriate address within
the block to be erased. The ISM handles all block preconditioning, erase, and verify. Time tWB after the twocycle block erase sequence is written, the device automatically outputs status register data when read. The
CPU can detect block erase completion by analyzing
the output of the STS pin or status register bit SR7.
Toggle OE# or CEx to update the status register. Upon
block erase completion, status register bit SR5 should
be checked to detect any block erase error. When an
error is detected, the status register should be cleared
before system software attempts corrective actions.
The CEL remains in read status register mode until a
new command is issued. This two-step setup command
sequence ensures that block contents are not accidentally erased. An invalid block erase command sequence
results in status register bits SR4 and SR5 being set to
“1.” Also, reliable block erasure can only occur when
VCC is valid and VPEN = VPENH. Note that SR3 and SR5 are
set to “1” if block erase is attempted while VPEN≤ VPENLK.
Successful block erase requires that the corresponding
block lock bit be cleared. Similarly, SR1 and SR5 are set
to “1” if block erase is attempted when the corresponding block lock bit is set.
BLOCK ERASE SUSPEND COMMAND
The BLOCK ERASE SUSPEND command allows
block erase interruption in order to read or program
data in another block of memory. Writing the BLOCK
ERASE SUSPEND command immediately after starting the block erase process requests that the ISM suspend the block erase sequence at an appropriate point
in the algorithm. When reading after the BLOCK ERASE
SUSPEND command is written, the device outputs status register data. Polling status register bit SR7, followed by SR6, shows when the BLOCK ERASE operation has been suspended. In the default mode, STS
also transitions to VOH. tLES defines the block erase
suspend latency. At this point, a READ ARRAY command can be written to read data from blocks other
than that which is suspended. During erase suspend
to program data in other blocks, a program command
sequence can also be issued. During a PROGRAM operation with block erase suspended, status register bit
SR7 returns to “0” and STS output (in default mode)
transitions to VOL. However, SR6 remains “1” to indicate
block erase suspend status. Using the PROGRAM SUSPEND command, a PROGRAM operation can also be
suspended. Resuming a suspended programming operation by issuing the PROGRAM RESUME command
enables the suspended programming operation to continue. To resume the suspended erase, the user must
wait for the programming operation to complete before issuing the BLOCK ERASE RESUME command.
While block erase is suspended, the only other valid
commands are READ QUERY, READ STATUS REGISTER, CLEAR STATUS REGISTER, CONFIGURE, and
BLOCK ERASE RESUME. After a BLOCK ERASE RESUME
command to the Flash memory is completed, the ISM
continues the block erase process. Status register bits
SR6 and SR7 automatically clear and STS (in default
mode) returns to VOL. After the ERASE RESUME command is completed, the device automatically outputs
status register data when read. VPEN must remain at
PENH (the same VPEN level used for block erase) during
V
block erase suspension. Block erase cannot resume
during block erase suspend until PROGRAM operations are complete.
WRITE-TO-BUFFER COMMAND
The write-to-buffer command sequence is initiated
to program the Flash device via the write buffer. A buffer
can be loaded with a variable number of bytes, up to
the buffer size, before writing to the Flash device. First,
the WRITE-to-BUFFER SETUP command is issued,
along with the block address (see Figure 4). Then, the
extended status register (XSR; see Table 17) information is loaded and XSR7 indicates “buffer available”
status. If XSR7 = 0, the write buffer is not available. To
retry, issue the WRITE-to-BUFFER SETUP command
with the block address and continue monitoring XSR7
until XSR7 = 1. When XSR7 transitions to “1,” the buffer
is ready for loading new data. Then the part is given a
word/byte count with the block address. On the next
write, a device start address is given, along with the
write buffer data. Depending on the count, subsequent
writes provide additional device addresses and data.
All subsequent addresses must lie within the start address plus the count.
The device internally programs many Flash cells in
parallel. Due to this parallel programming, maximum
programming performance and lower power are obtained by aligning the start address at the beginning of
a write buffer boundary (i.e., A0–A4 of the start address
= 0).
When the final buffer data is given, a WRITE CONFIRM command is issued, thus programming the ISM
to begin copying the buffer data to the Flash array. If
the device receives a command other than WRITE CONFIRM, an invalid command/sequence error is generated and status register bits SR5 and SR4 are set to “1.”
For additional BUFFER WRITEs, issue another WRITEto-BUFFER SETUP command and check XSR7.
If an error occurs during a WRITE, the device stops
writing, and status register bit SR4 is set to a “1” to
indicate a program failure. The ISM only detects errors
for “1s” that do not successfully program to “0s.” When
a program error is detected, the status register should
be cleared. Note that the device does not accept any
more WRITE-to-BUFFER commands any time SR4 and/
or SR5 is set. In addition, if the user attempts to program past an erase block boundary with a WRITE-toBUFFER command, the device aborts the WRITE-toBUFFER operation and generates an invalid command/
sequence error, and status register bits SR5 and SR4
are set to “1.”
Reliable BUFFERED WRITEs can only occur when
PEN = VPENH. If a BUFFERED WRITE is attempted while
V
V
PEN≤ VPENLK, status register bits SR4 and SR3 are set to
“1.” Buffered write attempts with invalid VCC and VPEN
voltages produce spurious results and should not be
attempted. Finally, the corresponding block lock bit
should be reset for successful programming. When a
BUFFERED WRITE is attempted while the corresponding block lock bit is set, SR1 and SR4 are set to “1.”
BYTE/WORD PROGRAM COMMANDS
A two-cycle command sequence executes a byte/
word program setup. This program setup (standard
40h or alternate 10h) is written, followed by a second
write that specifies the address and data (latched on
the rising edge of WE#). Next, the ISM takes over to
internally control the programming and program verify
algorithms. When the program sequence is written,
the device automatically outputs status register data
when read (see Figure 5). The CPU can detect the
completion of the program event by analyzing the STS
pin or status register bit SR7.
Upon program completion, status register bit SR4
should be checked. The status register should be
cleared if a program error is detected. The ISM only
detects errors for “1s” that do not successfully program
to “0s.” The CEL remains in read status register mode
until it receives another command.
Reliable byte/word programs can only occur when
VCC and VPEN are valid. Status register bits SR4 and SR3
are set to “1” if a byte/word program is attempted while
VPEN≤ VPENLK. The corresponding block lock bit should
be cleared for successful byte/word programs. If BYTE/
WORD is attempted while the corresponding block lock
bit is set, SR1 and SR4 are set to “1.”
PROGRAM SUSPEND COMMAND
The PROGRAM SUSPEND command enables program interruption to read data in other Flash memory
locations. After starting the programming process, writ-
ing the PROGRAM SUSPEND command requests that
the ISM suspend the program sequence at a predetermined point in the algorithm. When the PROGRAM
SUSPEND command is written, the device continues
to output status register data when read. Polling status
register bit SR7 can determine when the programming
operation has been suspended. When SR7 = 1, SR2 is
also set to “1” to indicate that the device is in the program suspend mode. STS in RY/BY# level mode also
transitions to VOH. Note that tLPS defines the program
suspend latency.
Hence, a READ ARRAY command can be written to
read data from unsuspended locations. While programming is suspended, the only other valid commands are READ QUERY, READ STATUS REGISTER,
CLEAR STATUS REGISTER, CONFIGURE, and
PROGRAM RESUME. When the PROGRAM RESUME
command is written, the ISM continues the programming process. Status register bits SR2 and SR7 automatically clear and STS in RY/BY# mode returns to VOL.
After the PROGRAM RESUME command is written, the
device automatically outputs status register data when
read. VPEN must remain at VPENH and VCC must remain at
valid VCC levels (the same VPEN and VCC levels used for
programming) while in program suspend mode. Refer
to Figure 6 (PROGRAM SUSPEND/RESUME Flowchart).
SET READ CONFIGURATION COMMAND
Q-Flash memory does not support the SET READ
CONFIGURATION command. The devices default to
the asynchronous page mode. If this command is given,
the operation of the device will not be affected.
READ CONFIGURATION
Micron’s Q-Flash devices support both asynchronous page mode and standard word/byte READs without configuration requirement. Status register and
identifier only support standard word/byte single
READ operations.
STS CONFIGURATION COMMAND
Using the CONFIGURATION command, the STS pin
can be configured to different states. Once configured,
the STS pin remains in that configuration until another
configuration command is issued, RP# is asserted LOW,
or the device is powered down. Initially, the STS pin
defaults to RY/BY# operation where RY/BY# goes LOW
to indicate that the state machine is busy. When HIGH,
RY/BY# indicates that either the state machine is ready
for a new operation or it is suspended. Table 18, Configuration Coding Definitions, shows the possible STS
configurations. To change the STS pin to other modes,
the CONFIGURATION command is given, followed by
the desired configuration code. The three alternate
configurations are all pulse modes and may be used as
a system interrupt. With these configurations, bit 0
controls erase complete interrupt pulse, and bit 1 controls program complete interrupt pulse. Providing the
00h configuration code with the CONFIGURATION
command resets the STS pin to the default RY/BY#
level mode. Table 18 describes possible configurations
and usage. The CONFIGURATION command can only
be given when the device is not busy or suspended.
When configured in one of the pulse modes, the STS
pin pulses LOW with a typical pulse width of 250ns.
Check SR7 for device status. An invalid configuration
code results in status register bits SR4 and SR5 being
set to “1.”
00 = Default, RY/BY# level modeUsed to control HOLD to a memory controller to prevent accessing
(device ready) indicationa Flash memory subsystem while any Flash device’s ISM is busy.
01 = Pulse on Erase CompleteUsed to generate a system interrupt pulse when any Flash device in
an array has completed a BLOCK ERASE or sequence of queued
BLOCK ERASEs; helpful for reformatting blocks after file system free
space reclamation or “cleanup.”
10 = Pulse on Program CompleteUsed to generate a system interrupt pulse when any Flash device in
an array has completed a PROGRAM operation. Provides highest
performance for enabling continuous BUFFER WRITE operations.
11 = Pulse on Erase or ProgramUsed to generate system interrupts to trigger enabling of Flash
Completearrays when either ERASE or PROGRAM operations are completed
and a common interrupt service routine is desired.
1
PROGRAMERASE
COMPLETE2COMPLETE
2
NOTE: 1. An invalid configuration code will result in both SR4 and SR5 being set.
2. When the device is configured in one of the pulse modes, the STS pin pulses LOW with a typical pulse width of 250ns.
SET BLOCK LOCK BITS COMMAND
A flexible block locking and unlocking scheme is
enabled via a combination of block lock bits. The block
lock bits gate PROGRAM and ERASE operations. Using
the SET BLOCK LOCK BITS command, individual block
lock bits can be set. This command is invalid when the
ISM is running or when the device is suspended. SET
BLOCK LOCK BITS commands are executed by a twocycle sequence. The set block lock bits setup, along
with appropriate block address, is followed by the set
block lock bits confirm and an address within the block
to be locked. The ISM then controls the set lock bit
algorithm. When the sequence is written, the device
automatically outputs status register data when read
(see Figure 9). The CPU can detect the completion of
the set block lock bit event by analyzing the STS pin
output or status register bit SR7. Upon completion of
set block lock bits operation, status register bit SR4
should be checked for error. If an error is detected, the
status register should be cleared. The CEL remains in
read status register mode until a new command is issued. This two-step sequence of setup followed by execution ensures that lock bits are not accidentally set.
An invalid SET BLOCK LOCK BITS command results in
status register bits SR4 and SR5 being set to “1.” Also,
reliable operation occurs only when VCC and VPEN are
valid. When VPEN≤ VPENLK, lock bit contents are protected
against any data change.
CLEAR BLOCK LOCK BITS COMMAND
The CLEAR BLOCK LOCK BITS command can clear
all set block lock bits in parallel. This command is invalid when the ISM is running or the device is suspended. The CLEAR BLOCK LOCK BITS command is
executed by a two-cycle sequence. First, a clear block
lock bits setup is written, followed by a CLEAR BLOCK
LOCK BITS CONFIRM command. Then the device automatically outputs status register data when read (see
Figure 9). The CPU can detect completion of the clear
block lock bits event by analyzing the STS pin output or
the status register bit SR7. When the operation is completed, status register bit SR5 should be checked. If a
clear block lock bits error is detected, the status register
should be cleared. The CEL remains in read status register mode until another command is issued.
This two-step setup sequence ensures that block
lock bits are not accidentally cleared. An invalid clear
block lock bits command sequence results in status
register bits SR4 and SR5 being set to “1.” Also, a reliable CLEAR BLOCK LOCK BITS operation can only occur when VCC and VPEN are valid. If a CLEAR BLOCK
LOCK BITS operation is attempted when VPEN≤ VPENLK,
SR3 and SR5 are set to “1.” If a CLEAR BLOCK LOCK
BITS operation is aborted due to VPEN or VCC transitioning
out of valid range, block lock bit values are left in an
undetermined state. To initialize block lock bit contents to known values, a repeat of CLEAR BLOCK LOCK
BITS is required.
PROTECTION REGISTER PROGRAM
COMMAND
The 3V Q-Flash memory includes a 128-bit protection register to increase the security of a system design.
For example, the number contained in the protection
register can be used for the Flash component to communicate with other system components, such as the
CPU or ASIC, to prevent device substitution. The 128
bits of the protection register are divided into two 64bit segments. One of the segments is programmed at
the Micron factory with a unique and unchangeable
64-bit number. The other segment is left blank for
customers to program as needed. After the customer
segment is programmed, it can be locked to prevent
reprogramming.
READING THE PROTECTION REGISTER
The protection register is read in the identification
read mode. The device is switched to identification
read mode by writing the READ IDENTIFIER command
(90h). When in this mode, READ cycles from addresses
shown in Table 19 or Table 20 retrieve the specified
information. To return to read array mode, the READ
ARRAY command (FFh) must be written.
PROGRAMMING THE PROTECTION REGISTER
The protection register bits are programmed with
two-cycle PROTECTION PROGRAM commands.
The 64-bit number is programmed 16 bits at a time
for word-wide parts and eight bits at a time for bytewide parts. First, the PROTECTION PROGRAM SETUP
command, C0h, is written. The next write to the device
latches in addresses and data, and programs the specified location. The allowable addresses are shown
in Table 19 and Table 20. Any attempt to address PROTECTION PROGRAM commands outside the defined
protection register address space results in a status
register error (program error bit SR4 is set to “1”). Attempting to program a locked protection register segment results in a status register error (program error bit
SR4 and lock error bit SR1 are set to “1”).
LOCKING THE PROTECTION REGISTER
By programming bit 1 of the PR-LOCK location to
“0,” the user-programmable segment of the protection
register is lockable. To protect the unique device number, bit 0 of this location is programmed to “0” at the
Micron factory. Bit 1 is set using the PROTECTION PROGRAM command to program “FFFDh” to the PR-LOCK
location. When these bits have been programmed, no
further changes can be made to the values stored in
the protection register. PROTECTION PROGRAM commands to a locked section will result in a status register
error (program error bit SR4 and lock error bit SR1 are
set to “1”). Note that the protection register lockout
state is not reversible.
Figure 3
Protection Register Memory Map
Word
Address
88h
4 Words
User-Programmed
85h
84h
4 Words
Factory-Programmed
81h
80h0
NOTE: A0 is not used in x16 mode when accessing the
protection register map (see Table 19 for x16
addressing). A0 is used for x8 mode (see Table 20 for
x8 addressing).
1 = Write Buffer Available
0 = Write Buffer Not Available
1, 2
WRITE
Data = N = Word/Byte Count
N = 0 Corresponds to Count = 1
Addr = Block Address
3, 4
WRITE
Data = Write Buffer Data
Addr = Device Start Address
5, 6
WRITE
Data = Write Buffer Data
Addr = Device Address
WRITEProgramData = D0h
Buffer toAddr = Block Address
Flash Confirm
7
READ
Status register data with the
device enabled, OE# LOW
updates SR
Addr = Block Address
STANDBYCheck SR7
1 = ISM Ready
0 = ISM Busy
Full status check can be done after all erase and write
sequences complete. Write FFh after the last operation
to reset the device to read array mode.
1
Full Status
Check if Desired
Programming
Complete
NOTE: 1. Byte or word count values on DQ0–DQ7 are loaded into the count register. Count ranges on this device for byte mode
are n = 00h to 1Fh and for word mode are n = 0000h to 000Fh.
2. The device now outputs the status register when read (XSR is no longer available).
3. Write buffer contents will be programmed at the device start address or destination Flash address.
4. Align the start address on a write buffer boundary for maximum programming performance (i.e., A4–A0 of the start
address = 0).
5. The device aborts the WRITE-to-BUFFER command if the current address is outside of the original block address.
6. The status register indicates an “improper command sequence” if the WRITE-to-BUFFER command is aborted. Follow
this with a CLEAR STATUS REGISTER command.
7. Toggling OE# (LOW to HIGH to LOW) updates the status register. This can be done in place of issuing the READ STATUS
REGISTER command.
Toggling OE# (LOW to HIGH to LOW) updates the status
register. This can be done in place of issuing the READ
STATUS REGISTER command. Repeat for subsequent
programming operations.
After each program operation or after a sequence of
programming operations, an SR full status check can be
done.
Write FFh after the last program operation to place the
device in read array mode.
FULL STATUS CHECK PROCEDURE
Read Status Register
Data (see above)
1
SR3 =
0
SR1 =
0
SR4 =
0
Byte/Word
Program Successful
Voltage Range Error
1
Device Protect Error
1
Programming Error
BUS
OPERATION COMMANDCOMMENTS
STANDBYCheck SR3
1 = Programming to
Voltage Error Detect
STANDBYCheck SR1
1 = Device Protect Detect
RP# = VIH, Block Lock Bit is
Set
Only required for systems
implemeting lock bit
configuration
STANDBYCheck SR4
1 = Programming Error
Toggling OE# (LOW to HIGH to LOW) updates the status
register. This can be done in place of issuing the READ
STATUS REGISTER command. Repeat for subsequent
programming operations.
SR4, SR3, and SR1 are only cleared by the CLEAR STATUS
REGISTER command in cases where multiple locations are
programmed before full status is checked.
If an error is detected, clear the status register before
attempting retry or other error recovery.
PROTECTION PROGRAM operations can only be addressed
within the protection register address space. Addresses
outside the defined space will return an error.
Repeat for subsequent programming operations.
SR full status check can be done after each program or after
a sequence of program operations.
Write FFh after the last program operation to reset device
to read array mode.
FULL STATUS CHECK PROCEDURE
Read Status Register
Data (see above)
SR3, SR4 =
SR1, SR4 =
SR1, SR4 =
PROGRAM
Successful
1, 1
0, 1
PROTECTION REGISTER
PROGRAMMING Error
Attempted Program to
1, 1
VPEN Range Error
Locked Register –
Aborted
BUSCOMMENTS
OPERATION COMMANDSR1 SR3SR4
STANDBY011VPEN LOW
STANDBY001Protection
Register
Program
Error
STANDBY101Register
Locked:
Aborted
SR3, if set during a program attempt, MUST be cleared
before further attempts are allowed by the ISM.
SR1, SR3, and SR4 are only cleared by the CLEAR STAUS
REGISTER command, in cases of multiple protection register
program operations, before full status is checked.
If an error is detected, clear the status register before
attempting retry or other error recovery.
Micron provides five control inputs (CE0, CE1, CE2,
OE#, and RP#) to accommodate multiple memory connections in large memory arrays. This control provides
the lowest possible memory power dissipation and ensures that data bus contention does not occur.
To efficiently use these control inputs, an address
decoder should enable the device (see Table 2) while
OE# is connected to all memory devices and the
system’s READ# control line. This ensures that only
selected memory devices have active outputs while
deselected memory devices are in standby mode. During system power transitions, RP# should be connected
to the system POWERGOOD signal to prevent unintended writes. POWERGOOD should also toggle during system reset.
STS AND BLOCK ERASE, PROGRAM, AND
LOCK BIT CONFIGURATION
POLLING
As an open drain output, STS should be connected
to VCCQ by a pull-up resistor to provide a hardware
method of detecting block erase, program, and lock bit
configuration completion. It is recommended that a
2.5KΩ resistor be used between STS# and VCCQ. In default mode, it transitions LOW after block erase, program, or lock bit configuration commands and returns
to High-Z when the ISM has finished executing the
internal algorithm. See the CONFIGURATION com-
128Mb, 64Mb, 32Mb
Q-FLASH MEMORY
mand for alternate configurations of the STS pin. STS
can be connected to an interrupt input of the system
CPU or controller. STS is active at all times. In default
mode, it is also High-Z when the device is in block erase
suspend (with programming inactive), program suspend, or reset/power-down mode.
POWER SUPPLY DECOUPLING
Device decoupling is required for Flash memory
power switching characteristics. There are three supply current issues to consider: standby current levels,
active current levels, and transient peaks produced by
falling and rising edges of CEx and OE#. Transient current magnitudes depend on the device outputs’ capacitive and inductive loading. Two-line control and
proper decoupling capacitor selection suppresses transient voltage peaks. Because Micron Q-Flash memory
devices draw their power from three V
devices do not include a VPP pin), it is recommended
that systems without separate power and ground
planes attach a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor between each
of the device’s three VCC pins (this includes VCCQ) and
GND. These high-frequency, low-inductance capacitors should be placed as close as possible to package
leads on each Micron Q-Flash memory device. Additionally, for every eight devices, a 4.7µF electrolytic
capacitor should be placed between VCC and GND at
the array’s power supply connection.
REDUCING OVERSHOOTS AND UNDERSHOOTS WHEN USING BUFFERS OR
TRANSCEIVERS
Overshoots and undershoots can sometimes cause
input signals to exceed Flash memory specifications as
faster, high-drive devices such as transceivers or buffers drive input signals to Flash memory devices. Many
buffer/transceiver vendors now carry bus-interface
devices with internal output-damping resistors or
reduced-drive outputs. Internal output-damping
resistors diminish the nominal output drive currents,
while still leaving sufficient drive capability for most
applications. These internal output-damping resistors
help reduce unnecessary overshoots and undershoots
by diminishing output-drive currents. When considering a buffer/transceiver interface design to Flash, devices with internal output-damping resistors or reduced-drive outputs should be used to minimize overshoots and undershoots.
VCC, VPEN, RP# TRANSITIONS
If VPEN or VCC falls outside of the specified operating
ranges, or RP# is not set to VIH, block erase, program,
and lock bit configuration are not guaranteed. If RP#
transitions to VIL during block erase, program, or lock
bit configuration, STS (in default mode) will remain
LOW for a maximum time of tPLPH + tPHRH, until the
RESET operation is complete and the device enters
reset/power-down mode. The aborted operation may
leave data partially corrupted after programming, or
partially altered after an erase or lock bit configuration.
Therefore, BLOCK ERASE and LOCK BIT CONFIGURATION commands must be repeated after normal operation is restored. Device power-off or RP# = VIL clears
the status register. The CEL latches commands issued
by system software and is not altered by VPEN or CEx
transitions, or ISM actions. Its state is read array mode
128Mb, 64Mb, 32Mb
Q-FLASH MEMORY
upon power-up, upon exiting reset/power-down
mode, or after VCC transitions below VLKO. VCC must be
kept at or above VPEN during VCC transitions.
After block erase, program, or lock bit configuration,
and after V
placed in read array mode via the READ ARRAY command if subsequent access to the memory array is desired. During VPEN transitions, VPEN must be kept at or
below V
POWER-UP/DOWN PROTECTION
During power transition, the device itself provides
protection against accidental block erasure, programming, or lock bit configuration. Internal circuitry resets
the CEL to read array mode at power-up. A system
designer must watch out for spurious writes for VCC
voltages above VLKO when VPEN is active. Because WE#
must be LOW and the device enabled (see Table 2) for
a command write, driving WE# to VIH or disabling the
device inhibits WRITEs. The CEL’s two-step command
sequence architecture provides added protection
against data alteration. In-system block lock and unlock capability protects the device against inadvertent
programming. The device is disabled when RP# = VIL
regardless of its control inputs. Keeping VPEN below
VPENLK prevents inadvertent data change.
POWER DISSIPATION
Designers must consider battery power consumption not only during device operation, but also for data
retention during system idle time. Flash memory’s
nonvolatility increases usable battery life because data
is retained when system power is removed.
Bias Expanded ................................... –40ºC to +85ºC
Storage Temperature ........................... –65ºC to +125ºC
CCQ = +2.7V to +3.6V
For V
Voltage On Any Pin ........................ –2.0V to +5.0V**
For V
CCQ = +4.5V to +5.5V
All Pins Except VCC .......................... –2.0V to +7.0V**
VCC ..................................................... –2.0V to +5.5V**
Output Short Circuit Current.............................100mA
*Stresses greater than those listed under “Absolute
Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to
the device. This is a stress rating only and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions
above those indicated in the operational sections of
this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may
affect reliability.
**All specified voltages are with respect to GND. Minimum DC voltage is –0.5V on input/output pins and
-0.2V on VCC and VPEN pins. During transitions, this level
may undershoot to –2.0V for periods <20ns. Maximum
†
DC voltage on input/output pins, VCC, and VPEN is VCC
+0.5V which, during transitions, may overshoot to VCC
+2.0V for periods <20ns.
†Output shorted for no more than one second. No more
than one output shorted at a time.
NOTE: 1. All currents are in RMS unless otherwise noted. These currents are valid for all product versions (packages and speeds).
2. Includes STS.
3. CMOS inputs are either VCC ±0.2V or VSS ±0.2V. TTL inputs are either VIL or VIH.
4. Sampled, not 100% tested.
5. ICCWS and ICCES are specified with the device deselected. If the device is read or written while in erase suspend mode,
the device’s current draw is ICCR or ICCW.
6. Block erase, programming, and lock bit configurations are inhibited when VPEN≤ VPENLK, and they are not guaranteed in
the range between VPENLK (MAX) and VPENH (MIN), or above VPENH (MAX).
7. Typically, VPEN is connected to VCC.
8. Block erase, programming, and lock bit configurations are inhibited when VCC < VLKO, and they are not guaranteed in
the range between VLKO (MIN) and VCC (MIN), or above VCC (MAX).
RECOMMENDED DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Commercial Temperature (0ºC ≤ TA ≤ +85ºC), Extended Temperature (-40ºC ≤ TA ≤ +85ºC)
DESCRIPTIONCONDITIONSSYMBOLTYPMAXUNITS NOTES
VCC Program or SetCMOS inputs, VPEN = VCCICC52260mA1, 4
Lock Bits Current
VCC Block Erase or ClearCMOS inputs, VPEN = VCCICC62070mA1, 4
Block Lock Bits Current
VCC Program Suspend orDevice is disabledICC710m A1
Block Erase Suspend
Current
V
PEN Lockout duringVPENLK1V5, 6, 7
Program, Erase, and
Lock Bit Operations
VPEN during Block Erase,VPENH2.73.6V6, 7
Program, or Lock Bit
Operations
VCC Lockout VoltageVLKO2.2V8
TTL inputs, VPEN = VCC2470mA
TTL inputs, VPEN = VCC2280mA
NOTE: 1. All currents are in RMS unless otherwise noted. These currents are valid for all product versions (packages and speeds).
2. Includes STS.
3. CMOS inputs are either VCC ±0.2V or VSS ±0.2V. TTL inputs are either VIL or VIH.
4. Sampled, not 100% tested.
5. ICCWS and ICCES are specified with the device deselected. If the device is read or written while in erase suspend mode,
the device’s current draw is ICCR or ICCW.
6. Block erase, programming, and lock bit configurations are inhibited when VPEN≤ VPENLK, and they are not guaranteed in
the range between VPENLK (MAX) and VPENH (MIN), or above VPENH (MAX).
7. Typically, VPEN is connected to VCC.
8. Block erase, programming, and lock bit configurations are inhibited when VCC < VLKO, and they are not guaranteed in
the range between VLKO (MIN) and VCC (MIN), or above VCC (MAX).
(Notes: 1, 2, 4); Commercial Temperature (0ºC ≤ TA ≤ +85ºC), Extended Temperature (-40ºC ≤ TA ≤ +85ºC)
VCC = 2.7V–3.6V
CCQ = 2.7V–3.6V
V
or 4.5V–5.5V
PARAMETERSYMBOL DENSITYMINMAXUNITSNOTES
READ/WRITE Cycle Time
Address to Output Delay
CEx to Output Delay
OE# to Non-Array Output Delay
OE# to Array Output Delay
RP# HIGH to Output Delay
CEx to Output in Low-Z
OE# to Output in Low-Z
CEx HIGH to Output in High-Z
OE# HIGH to Output in High-Z
Output Hold from Address, CEx, or OE#
Change, Whichever Occurs First
CEx LOW to BYTE# HIGH or LOW
BYTE# to Output Delay
BYTE# to Output in High-Z
CEx HIGH to CEx LOW
Page Address Access Time
t
RC32Mb110ns
64Mb120ns
128Mb150ns
t
AA32Mb110ns
64Mb120ns
128Mb150ns
t
ACE32Mb110ns
64Mb120ns
128Mb150ns
t
AOEALL50ns3, 5
t
AOAALL25ns5
t
RWH32Mb150ns
64Mb180ns
128Mb210ns
t
OECALL0ns6
t
OEOALL0ns6
t
ODCALL35ns6
t
ODOALL15ns6
t
OHALL0ns6
t
CBALL10ns6
t
ABYALL1,000ns
t
ODBALL1,000ns6
t
CWHALL0ns6
t
APAALL25ns6
NOTE: 1. CEx LOW is defined as the first edge of CE0, CE1, or CE2 that enables the device. CEx HIGH is defined at the first edge
of CE0, CE1, or CE2 that disables the device (see Table 2).
2. See AC Input/Output Reference Waveforms for the maximum allowable input slew rate.
3. OE# may be delayed up to tACE - tAOE after the first edge of CEx that enables the device (see Table 2) without impact
on tACE .
4. See Figures 12 and 13, Transient Input/Output Reference Waveform for VCCQ = 2.7V–3.6V or VCCQ = 4.5V–5.5V, and
Transient Equivalent Testing Load Circuit for testing characteristics.
5. When reading the Flash array, a faster tAOE applies. Nonarray READs refer to status register READs, QUERY READs, or
DEVICE IDENTIFIER READs.
(Notes: 1, 2, 3); Commercial Temperature (0ºC ≤ TA ≤ +85ºC), Extended Temperature (-40ºC ≤ TA ≤ +85ºC)
AC CHARACTERISTICS-11/-12/-15
PARAMETERSYMBOLMINMAXUNITSNOTES
RP# High Recovery to WE# (CEx) Going LOW
CEx (WE#) LOW to WE# (CEx) Going LOW
Write Pulse Width
Data Setup to WE# (CEx) Going HIGH
Address Setup to WE# (CEx) Going HIGH
CEx (WE#) Hold from WE# (CEx) HIGH
Data Hold from WE# (CEx) HIGH
Address Hold from WE# (CEx) HIGH
Write Pulse Width HIGH
VPEN Setup to WE# (CEx) Going HIGH
Write Recovery Before Read
WE# (CEx) HIGH to STS Going LOW
VPEN Hold from Valid SRD, STS Going HIGH
WE# (CEx) HIGH to Status Register Busy
NOTE: 1. CEx LOW is defined as the first edge of CE0, CE1, or CE2 that enables the device. CEx HIGH is defined as the first edge
of CE0, CE1, or CE2 that disables the device.
2. Read timing characteristics during BLOCK ERASE, PROGRAM, and LOCK BIT CONFIGURATION operations are the same as
during READ-only operations. Refer to AC Characteristics – Read-Only Operations.
3. A WRITE operation can be initiated and terminated with either CEX or WE#.
4. Sampled, not 100% tested.
5. Write pulse width (tWP) is defined from CEx or WE# going LOW (whichever goes LOW last) to CEx or WE# going HIGH
(whichever goes HIGH first).
6. Refer to Table 4 for valid AIN and DIN for block erase, program, or lock bit configuration.
7. Write pulse width HIGH (t WPH) is defined from CEx or WE# going HIGH (whichever goes HIGH first) to CEx or WE# going
LOW (whichever goes LOW first).
8. For array access, tAA is required in addition to tWR for any accesses after a WRITE.
9. STS timings are based on STS configured in its RY/BY# default mode.
10. VPEN should be held at VPENH until determination of block erase, program, or lock bit configuration success (SR1/3/4/5 =
BLOCK ERASE, PROGRAM, AND LOCK BIT CONFIGURATION PERFORMANCE
(Notes: 1, 2, 3); Commercial Temperature (0ºC ≤ TA ≤ +85ºC), Extended Temperature (-40ºC ≤ TA ≤ +85ºC)
CHARACTERISTICS-11/-12/-15
PARAMETERSYMBOLTYPMAX
t
Write Buffer Byte Program Time
WED1150654µs4, 5, 6, 7
8
UNITSNOTES
(Time to Program 32 bytes/16 words)
Byte/Word Program Time (Using WORD/BYTE PROGRAM Command)
Block Program Time (Using WRITE-to-BUFFER Command)
Block Erase Time
Set Lock Bits Time
Clear Block Lock Bits Time
Program Suspend Latency Time to Read
Erase Suspend Latency Time to Read
t
WED214630µs4
t
WED30.61.7sec4
t
WED40.755sec4
t
WED56475µs4
t
WED60.50.7sec5
t
LP S2530µs
t
LE S2635µs
NOTE: 1. Typical values measured at TA = +25ºC and nominal voltages. Assumes corresponding lock bits are not set. Subject to
change based on device characterization.
2. These performance numbers are valid for all speed versions.
3. Sampled, but not 100% tested.
4. Excludes system-level overhead.
5. These values are valid when the buffer is full, and the start address is aligned on a 32-byte boundary.
6. Effective per-byte program time is 4.7µs/byte (typical).
7. Effective per-word program time is 9.4µs/word (typical).
8. MAX values are measured at worst-case temperature and VCC corner after 100,000 cycles.
RP# HIGH to Reset during Block Erase, Program, or
Lock Bit Configuration
t
PLPH35µs2
t
PHRH100ns3
STS
RP#
RESET OPERATION
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
t
PLPH
t
PHRH
4
NOTE: 1. STS is shown in its default mode (RY/BY#).
2. These specifications are valid for all product versions (packages and speeds).
3. If RP# is asserted while a BLOCK ERASE, PROGRAM, or LOCK BIT CONFIGURATION operation is not executing, then the
minimum required RP# pulse LOW time is 100ns.
4. A reset time, tPHQV, is required from the latter of STS (in RY/BY# mode) or RP# going HIGH until outputs are valid.
Preliminary: This data sheet contains initial characterization limits that are subject to change upon full
characterization of production devices. This designation applies to the MT28F320J3 and MT28F128J3
devices.
No Marking: This data sheet contains minimum and maximum limits specified over the complete power supply
and temperature range for production devices. Although considered final, these specifications are
subject to change, as further product development and data characterization sometimes occur. This
designation applies to the MT28F640J3 device.
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