- 5.0V only operation for read, erase and program operation
• Fast access time: 55/70/90/120ns
• Low power consumption
- 30mA maximum active current(5MHz)
- 1uA typical standby current
• Command register architecture
- Byte Programming (7us typical)
- Sector Erase
8 equal sectors of 64K-Byte each
• Auto Erase (chip & sector) and Auto Program
- Automatically erase any combination of sectors with
Erase Suspend capability .
- Automatically program and verify data at specified
address
• Erase suspend/Erase Resume
- Suspends an erase operation to read data from, or
program data to, another sector that is not being
erased, then resumes the erase.
• Status Reply
- Data polling & Toggle bit for detection of program
and erase cycle completion.
• Sector protect/unprotect for 5V only system or 5V/
12V system.
• Sector protection
- Hardware method to disable any combination of
sectors from program or erase operations
• 100,000 minimum erase/program cycles
• Latch-up protected to 100mA fro m -1V to VCC+1V
• Low VCC write inhibit is equal to o r less than 3.2V
• Package type:
- 32-pin PLCC, TSOP o r PDIP
• Compatibility with JEDEC standard
- Pinout and software compatible with single-power
supply Flash
• 20 years data retention
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MX29F040 is a 4-mega bit Flash memory organized
as 512K bytes of 8 bits. MXIC's Flash memories offer
the most cost-effective and reliable read/write non-volatile random access memory. The MX29F040 is packaged in 32-pin PLCC, TSOP, PDIP. It is designed to be
reprogrammed and erased in system or in standard
EPROM programmers.
The standard MX29F040 offers access time as fast as
55ns, allowing operation of high-speed microprocessors
without wait states. To eliminate bus contention, the
MX29F040 has separate chip enable (CE) and output
enable (OE) controls.
MXIC's Flash memories augment EPROM functionality
with in-circuit electrical erasure and progr amming. The
MX29F040 uses a command register to manage this
functionality. The command register allows for 100%
TTL level control inputs and fixed power supply levels
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during erase and programming, while maintaining maximum EPROM compatibility.
MXIC Flash technology reliably stores memory
contents even after 100,000 erase and program
cycles. The MXIC cell is designed to optimize the
erase and program mechanisms. In addition, the
combination of advanced tunnel oxide processing
and low internal electric fields for erase and
programming operations produces reliable cycling.
The MX29F040 uses a 5.0V±10% VCC supply to
perform the High Reliability Erase and auto
Program/Erase algorithms.
The highest degree of latch-up protection is
achieved with MXIC's proprietary non-epi process.
Latch-up protection is proved for stresses up to 100
milliamps on address and data pin from -1V to VCC
+ 1V.
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PIN CONFIGURATIONS
MX29F040
32 PDIP
A18
A16
A15
A12
GND
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
Q0
Q1
Q2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
MX29F040
VCC
32
WE
31
A17
30
A14
29
A13
28
A8
27
A9
26
A11
25
OE
24
A10
23
CE
22
Q7
21
Q6
20
Q5
19
Q4
18
Q3
17
32 TSOP (Standard T ype) (8mm x 20mm)
1
A11
2
A9
3
A8
4
A13
5
A14
6
A17
7
WE
A18
A16
A15
A12
8
9
10
11
12
13
A7
14
A6
15
A5
16
A4
MX29F040
VCC
32 PLCC
A12
A15
A16
A18
VCCWEA17
4
5
A7
A6
A5
A4
9
A3
A2
A1
A0
13
Q0
141720
Q1
32
OE
31
A10
30
CE
29
Q7
28
Q6
27
Q5
26
Q4
25
Q3
24
GND
23
Q2
22
Q1
21
Q0
20
A0
19
A1
18
A2
17
A3
1
MX29F040
Q2
Q3Q4Q5
GND
32
30
29
A14
A13
A8
A9
25
A11
OE
A10
CE
21
Q7
Q6
PIN DESCRIPTION
SYMBOLPIN NAME
A0~A18Address Input
Q0~Q7Data Input/Output
CEChip Enable Input
WEWrite Enable Input
OEOutput Enable Input
GN DGround Pin
VC C+5.0V single power supply
The MX29F040 is byte programmable using the Automatic Programming algo rithm. The Auto matic Pro gramming algorithm makes the external system do not need
to have time out sequence nor to verify the data programmed. The typical chip programming time at room
temperature of the MX29F040 is less than 4 seconds.
AUTOMATIC CHIP ERASE
The entire chip is bulk erased using 10 ms erase pulses
according to MXIC's Automatic Chip Erase algorithm.
T ypical er asure at room temperature is accomplished in
less than 4 second. The A uto matic Erase algorithm automatically programs the entire array prior to electrical
erase. The timing and v erification o f electrical erase are
controlled internally within the device.
AUTOMATIC SECTOR ERASE
The MX29F040 is sector(s) erasable using MXIC's
Auto Sector Erase algorithm. Sector erase modes
allow sectors of the array to be erased in one erase
cycle. The Automatic Sector Erase algorithm
automatically programs the specified sector(s) prior to
electrical erase. The timing and verification of
electrical erase are controlled internally within the
device.
AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING ALGORITHM
MXIC's Automatic Programming algorithm require the user
to only write program set-up commands (including 2 unlock write cycle and A0H) and a program command (program data and address). The de vice automatically times
the programming pulse width, provides the program verification, and counts the number of sequences. A status
bit similar to DATA polling and a status bit toggling between consecutive read cycles, provide feedback to the
user as to the status of the programming operation.
AUTOMATIC ERASE ALGORITHM
MXIC's Automatic Erase algorithm requires the user to
write commands to the command register using standard microprocessor write timings. The device will automatically pre-progr am and v erify the entire arra y. Then
the device automatically times the erase pulse width,
provides the erase verification, and counts the number
of sequences. A status bit toggling between consecutive read cycles provides feedback to the user as to the
status of the programming operation.
Register contents serve as inputs to an internal statemachine which controls the erase and programming circuitry . During write cycles, the co mmand register internally latches address and data needed for the programming and erase operations. During a system write cycle,
addresses are latched on the f alling edge o f WE o r CE,
whichever happens later, and data are latched on the
rising edge of WE or CE, whichever happens first.
MXIC's Flash technology combines years of EPROM
experience to pro duce the highest levels o f quality, reliability , and co st effectiveness. The MX29F040 electrically
erases all bits simultaneously using Fowler-Nordheim
tunneling. The bytes are programmed by using the
EPROM programming mechanism of hot electron injection.
During a program cycle, the state-machine will control
the program sequences and command register will not
respond to any command set. During a Sector Erase
cycle, the command register will only respond to Erase
Suspend command. After Erase Suspend is completed,
the device stays in read mode. After the state machine
has completed its task, it will allow the command register to respond to its full command set.
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TABLE 1. SOFTWARE COMMAND DEFINITIONS
First BusSecond Bus Third BusFourth BusFifth BusSixth Bus
Note:
1 . ADI = Address of Device identifier; A1=0, A0 = 0 for manufacture code,A1=0, A0 = 1 for device code A2-A18=Do
not care.
(Refer to table 3)
DDI = Data of Device identifier : C2H for manufacture code, A4H for device code.
X = X can be VIL or VIH
RA=Address of memory location to be read.
RD=Data to be read at location RA.
2. PA = Address of memory location to be programmed.
PD = Data to be progr ammed at location PA.
SA = Address to the sector to be erased.
3. The system should generate the following address patterns: 555H or 2AAH to Address A10~A0 .
Address bit A11~A18=X=Don't care for all address commands except for Program Address (PA) and Sector
Address (SA). Write Sequence ma y be initiated with A11~A18 in either state.
4. For Sector Protect Verify Operation : If read out data is 01H, it means the sector has been protected. If read ou t
data is 00H, it means the sector is still not being protected.
COMMAND DEFINITIONS
Device operations are selected by writing specific address and data sequences into the command register.
Writing incorrect address and data values or writing them
in the improper sequence will reset the device to the
read mod e. Table 1 defines the valid register co mmand
sequences. Note that the Erase Suspend (B0H) and
Erase Resume (30H) commands are valid only while the
Sector Erase operation is in progress. Either of the two
reset command sequences will reset the device (when
applicable).
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TABLE 2. MX29F040 BUS OPERATION
ModePins
CEO EW EA0A1A6A9Q0 ~ Q7
Read Silicon IDLLHLLXVID(2)C 2H
Manufacturer Code(1)
Read Silicon IDLLHHLXVID(2)A4 H
Device Code(1)
ReadLLHA0A1A6A9D
StandbyHXXXXXXHIGH Z
Output DisableLHHXXXXHIGH Z
WriteLHLA0A1A6A9DIN(3)
Sector Protect with 12VLVID(2)LXXLVID(2)X
system(6)
Chip Unprotect with 12VLVID(2)LXXHVID(2)X
system(6)
Verify Sector ProtectLLHXHXVID(2)Code(5)
with 12V system
Sector Protect without 12VLHLXXLHX
system (6)
Chip Unprotect without 12VLHLXXHHX
system (6)
Verify Sector Protect/UnprotectLLHXHXHCode(5)
without 12V system (7)
ResetXXXXXXXHIGH Z
OUT
NOTES:
1. Manufacturer and device codes may also be accessed via a command register write sequence. Refer to Table 1.
2. VID is the Silicon-ID-Read high voltage, 11.5V to 12.5V.
3. Refer to Table 1 for valid Data-In during a write operation.
4. X can be VIL or VIH.
5. Code=00H means unprotected.
Code=01H means protected.
A18~A16=Sector address for sector protect.
6. Refer to sector protect/unprotect algorithm and waveform.
Must issue "unlock for sector protect/unprotect" command before "sector protect/unprotect without 12V system" command.
7. The "verify sector protect/unprotect without 12V system" is only following "Sector protect/unprotect without 12V system"
command.
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READ/RESET COMMAND
The read or reset operation is initiated by writing the
read/reset command sequence into the command register. Microprocessor read cycles retrieve array data.
The device remains enabled for reads until the command
register contents are altered.
If program-fail or erase-fail happen, the write of F0H will
reset the device to abort the operation. A valid command must then be written to place the device in the
desired state.
SILICON-ID-READ COMMAND
Flash memories are intended for use in applications where
the local CPU alters memory contents. As such, manufacturer and device codes must be accessible while the
device resides in the target system. PROM programmers typically access signature codes by raising A9 to
a high vo ltage. Howe ver , multiplexing high v o ltage o nto
address lines is not generally desired system design
practice.
The MX29F040 contains a Silicon-ID-Read operation to
supplement traditional PROM programming methodology. The o peratio n is initiated by writing the read silico n
ID command sequence into the co mmand register . F o llowing the command write, a read cycle with
A1=VIL,A0=VIL retrieves the manufacturer code of C2H.
A read cycle with A1=VIL, A0=VIH returns the device
code of A4H for MX29F040.
SET-UP AUTOMATIC CHIP/SECTOR ERASE
Chip erase is a six-bus cycle operation. There are two
"unloc k" write cycles. These are f o llo wed by writing the
"set-up" command 80H. Two more "unlock" write cycles are then followed by the chip erase command 10H.
The Automatic Chip Erase does not require the device
to be entirely pre-programmed prior to executing the Automatic Chip Erase. Upon executing the Automatic Chip
Erase, the device will automatically program and verify
the entire memory fo r an all-zero data pattern. When the
device is automatically verified to contain an all-zero
pattern, a self-timed chip erase and verify begin. The
erase and verify operations are completed when the data
on Q7 is "1" at which time the device returns to the
Read mod e. The system is not required to provide any
control or timing during these operations.
When using the Automatic Chip Erase algorithm, note
that the erase automatically terminates when adequate
erase margin has been achieved for the memory array
(no erase verification command is required).
If the Erase operation was unsuccessful, the data on
Q5 is "1"(see Table 4), indicating the erase operation
exceed internal timing limit.
The automatic erase begins on the rising edge of the
last WE o r CE, whichev er happens first pulse in the command sequence and terminates when the data on Q7 is
"1" and the data on Q6 stops toggling for two consecutive read cycles, at which time the device returns to the
Read mode.
TABLE 3. EXPANDED SILICON ID CODE
PinsA0A 1Q 7Q6Q5Q4Q3Q2Q1Q0Code (Hex)
Manufacture codeVILVIL11000010C2 H
Device code for MX29F040VIHVIL10100100A4 H
Sector Protection Verification XVIH0000000101H (Protected)
XVIH0000000000H(Unprotected)
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MX29F040
The Automatic Sector Erase does not require the device
to be entirely pre-programmed prior to executing the Automatic Set-up Sector Erase command and Automatic
Sector Erase command. Upon executing the Automatic
Sector Erase command, the device will automatically
program and verify the sector(s) memory for an all-zero
data pattern. The system is no t required to provide any
control or timing during these operations.
When the sector(s) is automatically verified to contain
an all-zero pattern, a self-timed sector erase and verify
begin. The erase and verify operations are complete
when the data on Q7 is "1" and the data on Q6 stops
toggling for two consecutive read cycles, at which time
the device returns to the Read mod e. The system is no t
required to provide any control or timing during these
operations.
When using the Automatic Sector Erase algorithm, note
that the erase automatically terminates when adequate
erase margin has been achieved for the memory array
(no erase verification command is required). Sector erase
is a six-bus cycle operation. There are two "unlock"
write cycles. These are followed by writing the set-up
command 80H. T w o more "unlo ck" write cycles are then
fo llowed b y the sector er ase command 30H. The secto r
address is latched on the f alling edge of WE or CE, whichever happens later , while the co mmand (data) is latched
on the rising edge o f WE o r CE, whichev er happens first.
Sector addresses selected are loaded into internal register on the sixth falling edge of WE or CE, whichever
happens later. Each successive sector load cycle
started by the falling edge of WE o r CE, whichev er happens later must begin within 30us from the rising edge
of the preceding WE or CE, whichever happens first.
Otherwise, the loading period ends and internal auto
sector erase cycle starts. (Monitor Q3 to determine if
the sector erase timer window is still open, see section
Q3, Secto r Erase Timer .) Any co mmand other than Sector Erase (30H) or Erase Suspend (B0H) during the timeout period resets the device to read mode.
TABLE 4. Write Operation Status
StatusQ7Q6Q5Q3Q2
Note1Note2
Byte Program in Auto Program AlgorithmQ7Toggle0N/ANo Toggle
Auto Erase Algorithm0Toggle01Toggle
Byte Program in Auto Program AlgorithmQ7Toggle1N/ANo Toggle
ExceededAuto Erase Algorithm0Toggle11Toggle
Time Limits Erase Suspend ProgramQ7Toggle1N/AN/A
Note:
1. Q7 and Q2 require a valid address when reading status information. Refer to the appropriate subsection for further
details.
2. Q5 switches to '1' when an Auto Program or Auto Erase operation has exceeded the maximum timing limits.
See "Q5:Exceeded Timing Limits " for more information.
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ERASE SUSPEND
This command only has meaning while the state machine is executing Automatic Sector Erase operation,
and therefore will only be responded during Automatic
Sector Erase o peratio n. When the Erase Suspend co mmand is written during a sector erase operation, the device requires a maximum of 100us to suspend the erase
operatio ns. Howev er, When the Erase Suspend command
is written during the sector erase time-out, the device
immediately terminates the time-out period and suspends
the erase operation. After this command has been executed, the command register will initiate erase suspend
mod e. The state machine will return to read mo de automatically after suspend is ready . At this time, state machine only allows the command register to respond to
the Read Memory Array, Erase Resume and program
commands.
The system can determine the status of the program
operation using the Q7 or Q6 status bits, just as in the
standard program operation. After an erase-suspend program operation is complete, the system can once again
read array data within non-suspended sectors.
ERASE RESUME
This command will cause the command register to clear
the suspend state and return back to Sector Erase mode
but only if an Erase Suspend command was previously
issued. Erase Resume will not have any effect in all
other conditions. Another Erase Suspend command can
be written after the chip has resumed erasing.
SET-UP AUTOMATIC PROGRAM COMMANDS
T o initiate A utomatic Pro gram mo de, A three-cycle co mmand sequence is required. There are two "unlo ck" write
cycles. These are f ollow ed by writing the Auto matic Program command A0H.
tem is not required to pro vide further contro ls o r timings.
The device will automatically provide an adequate internally generated program pulse and verify margin.
If the program operation was unsuccessful, the data on
Q5 is "1"(see Table 4), indicating the program o peratio n
exceed internal timing limit. The auto matic pro gramming
operation is completed when the data read on Q6 stops
toggling for two consecutive read cycles and the data
on Q7 and Q6 are equivalent to data written to these two
bits, at which time the device returns to the Read mode
(no program verify command is required).
DATA POLLING-Q7
The MX29F040 also features Data P o lling as a metho d
to indicate to the host system that the Automatic Program or Erase algorithms are either in progress or completed.
While the Automatic Programming algorithm is in operation, an attempt to read the device will produce the
complement data of the data last written to Q7. Upon
completion of the Automatic Program Algorithm an attempt to read the device will produce the true data last
written to Q7. The Data P o lling f eature is valid after the
rising edge of the fo urth WE o r CE, whichev er happens
first pulse of the four write pulse sequences for automatic program.
While the Automatic Erase algorithm is in operation, Q7
will read "0" until the erase operation is competed. Upon
completion of the erase operation, the data on Q7 will
read "1". The Data P olling f eature is valid after the rising
edge of the sixth WE or CE, whichever happens first
pulse of six write pulse sequences for automatic chip/
sector erase.
The Data Po lling feature is activ e during Auto matic Program/Erase algorithm or sector erase time-out. (see section Q3 Sector Erase Timer)
Once the Automatic Program command is initiated, the
next WE or CE pulse causes a transition to an active
programming operation. Addresses are latched on the
falling edge, and data are internally latched on the
rising edge of the WE or CE, whichever happens first
pulse. The rising edge of WE o r CE, whichever happens
first also begins the programming operation. The sys-
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Q6:Toggle BIT I
Toggle Bit I o n Q6 indicates whether an A uto matic Program or Erase algorithm is in progress or complete, or
whether the device has entered the Erase Suspend mode.
Toggle Bit I may be read at any address, and is valid
after the rising edge of the final WE or CE, whichever
happens first pulse in the command sequence (prior to
the program or erase operation), and during the sector
time-out.
During an Automatic Program or Erase algorithm operation, successive read cycles to any address cause Q6
to toggle . The system may use either OE o r CE to control the read cycles . When the o peratio n is complete , Q6
stops toggling.
After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors selected for erasing are protected, Q6 toggles and
returns to reading array data. If not all selected sectors
are protected, the Automatic Erase algorithm erases the
unprotected sectors, and ignores the selected sectors
that are protected.
The system can use Q6 and Q2 together to determine
whether a sector is actively erasing or is erase suspended. When the de vice is actively erasing (that is, the
Automatic Erase algorithm is in progress), Q6 toggling.
When the device enters the Erase Suspend mode, Q6
stops toggling. However, the system must also use Q2
to determine which sectors are erasing or erase-suspended. Alternatively, the system can use Q7.
If a progr am address falls within a protected sector, Q6
toggles for approximately 2us after the program command sequence is written, then returns to reading array
data.
Q6 also toggles during the erase-suspend-program mode,
and stops toggling once the Automatic Program algorithm is complete.
Table 4 shows the outputs for Toggle Bit I on Q6.
Q2:Toggle Bit II
The "T oggle Bit II" on Q2, when used with Q6, indicates
whether a particular sector is actively erasing (that is,
the Automatic Erase algorithm is in process), or whether
that sector is er ase-suspended. Toggle Bit I is valid after the rising edge of the final WE o r CE, whichever happens first pulse in the command sequence.
Q2 toggles when the system reads at addresses within
those sectors that have been selected for erasure. (The
system may use either OE or CE to control the read
cycles.) But Q2 cannot distinguish whether the sector
is actively erasing or is erase-suspended. Q6, by comparison, indicates whether the device is actively erasing, or is in Erase Suspend, but cannot distinguish which
sectors are selected f or erasure. Thus , both status bits
are required for sectors and mode information. Refer to
Table 4 to compare o utputs f or Q2 and Q6.
Reading Toggle Bits Q6/ Q2
Whenever the system initially begins reading toggle bit
status, it must read Q7-Q0 at least twice in a row to
determine whether a toggle bit is to ggling. T ypically, the
system would note and store the value of the toggle bit
after the first read. After the second read, the system
would compare the new value of the toggle bit with the
first. If the toggle bit is not toggling, the device has
completed the pro gr am o r erase o peratio n. The system
can read array data on Q7-Q0 on the following read cycle.
Howe v e r, if after the initial two read cycles, the system
determines that the toggle bit is still toggling, the system also should note whether the value of Q5 is high
(see the section on Q5). If it is, the system should then
determine again whether the toggle bit is toggling, since
the toggle bit may have stopped toggling just as Q5 went
high. If the toggle bit is no longer toggling, the device
has successfully completed the program or erase operation. If it is still toggling, the device did not complete
the operation successfully, and the system must write
the reset command to return to reading array data.
The remaining scenario is that system initially determines
that the toggle bit is toggling and Q5 has not gone high.
The system may continue to monitor the toggle bit and
Q5 through successive read cycles, determining the status as described in the previous paragraph. Alternatively, it may choose to perform other system tasks. In
this case, the system must start at the beginning of the
algorithm when it returns to determine the status of the
operation.
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Q5
Exceeded Timing Limits
Q5 will indicate if the program or erase time has exceeded the specified limits (internal pulse count). Under
these conditions Q5 will produce a "1". This time-out
condition indicates that the program or erase cycle was
not successfully co mpleted. Data Po lling and Toggle Bit
are the only operating functions of the device under this
condition.
If this time-out condition occurs during sector erase operation, it specifies that a particular secto r is bad and it
may no t be reused. Ho wev er, o ther secto rs are still functional and may be used for the program or erase operation. The device must be reset to use other sectors.
Write the Reset command sequence to the device, and
then execute pro gram o r erase co mmand sequence. This
allows the system to continue to use the other active
sectors in the device.
If this time-out condition occurs during the chip erase
operation, it specifies that the entire chip is bad or combination of sectors are bad.
If this time-out condition occurs during the byte programming operation, it specifies that the entire sector containing that byte is bad and this sector may not be reused, (other sectors are still functional and can be reused).
specific command sequences. The device also incorporates several features to prevent inadvertent write
cycles resulting fro m VCC power-up and pow er-down transition or system noise.
Q3
Sector Erase Timer
After the completion of the initial sector erase command
sequence, the sector erase time-out will begin. Q3 will
remain low until the time-out is complete. Data Polling
and Toggle Bit are v alid after the initial sector er ase command sequence.
If Data Po lling o r the Toggle Bit indicates the de vice has
been written with a valid erase command, Q3 may be
used to determine if the sector erase timer window is
still open. If Q3 is high ("1") the internally controlled
erase cycle has begun; attempts to write subsequent
commands to the device will be ignored until the erase
operation is completed as indicated by Data Polling or
Toggle Bit. If Q3 is low ("0"), the device will accept
additional sector erase commands. To insure the command has been accepted, the system software should
check the status of Q3 prior to and following each subsequent sector erase command. If Q3 were high on the
second status check, the command may not have been
accepted.
The time-out condition may also appear if a user tries to
program a non blank location without erasing. In this
case the device locks out and never completes the Automatic Algorithm operation. Hence, the system never
reads a valid data on Q7 bit and Q6 never stops toggling. Once the Device has exceeded timing limits, the
Q5 bit will indicate a "1". Please note that this is not a
device failure condition since the device was incorrectly
used.
DATA PROTECTION
The MX29F040 is designed to offer protection against
accidental erasure or programming caused by spurious
system level signals that may exist during power transition. During power up the device automatically resets
the state machine in the Read mode. In addition, with
its control register architecture, alteration of the memory
contents only occurs after successful completion of
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Noise pulses of less than 5ns (typical) on CE or WE will
not initiate a write cycle.
LOGICAL INHIBIT
Writing is inhibited by holding an y one of OE = VIL, CE
= VIH o r WE = VIH. T o initiate a write cycle CE and WE
must be a logical zero while OE is a logical one.
POWER SUPPLY DECOUPLING
In order to reduce power switching effect, each device
should have a 0.1uF ceramic capacitor connected between its VCC and GND .
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SECTOR PROTECTION WITH 12V SYSTEM
The MX29F040 features secto r pro tection. This f eature
will disable both program and erase operations for these
sectors protected. To activate this mode, the programming equipment must force VID on address pin A9 and
control pin OE, (suggest VID = 12V) A6 = VIL and CE =
VIL. (see Table 2) Programming of the protection circuitry begins on the falling edge o f the WE or CE, whichever happens later pulse and is terminated on the rising
edge. Please refer to sector protect algorithm and waveform.
T o v erify programming o f the pro tectio n circuitry , the programming equipment must fo rce VID o n address pin A9
( with CE and OE at VIL and WE at VIH). When A1=1, it
will produce a logical "1" code at device output Q0 for a
protected secto r . Otherwise the device will pro duce 00H
fo r the unpro tected secto r . In this mo de, the addresses,
except for A1, are don't care. Address locations with A1
= VIL are reserved to read manuf acturer and device co des.
(Read Silicon ID)
It is also possible to determine if the sector is protected
in the system by writing a Read Silicon ID command.
Perf orming a read o peratio n with A1=VIH, it will pro duce
a logical "1" at Q0 for the protected sector.
CHIP UNPROTECT WITH 12V SYSTEM
is noted that all sectors are unprotected after the chip
unprotect algorithm is completed.
POWER-UP SEQUENCE
The MX29F040 powers up in the Read only mode. In
addition, the memory contents may only be altered after
successful completion of the predefined command sequences.
SECTOR PROTECTION WITHOUT 12V SYSTEM
The MX29F040 also feature a sector protection method
in a system without 12V po wer supply . The programming
equipment do not need to supply 12 volts to protect sectors. The details are shown in sector protect algorithm
and waveform.
CHIP UNPROTECT WITHOUT 12V SYSTEM
The MX29F040 also feature a chip unprotection method
in a system without 12V po wer supply . The programming
equipment do not need to supply 12 volts to unprotect all
sectors. The details are shown in chip unprotect algorithm and waveform.
The MX29F040 also features the chip unprotect mode,
so that all sectors are unprotected after chip unprotect
is completed to incorporate any changes in the code. It
is recommended to protect all sectors before activating
chip unprotect mode.
T o activ ate this mode , the prog ramming equipment must
fo rce VID on co ntro l pin OE and address pin A9. The CE
pins must be set at VIL. Pins A6 must be set to VIH.(see
Table 2) Refer to chip unprotect algor ithm and wavefo rm for the chip unprotect algorithm. The unprotectio n
mechanism begins on the f alling edge o f the WE o r CE,
whichever happens later , pulse and is terminated on the
rising edge.
It is also possible to determine if the chip is unprotected
in the system by writing the Read Silicon ID command.
Perf orming a read o peratio n with A1=VIH, it will pro duce
00H at data o utputs(Q0-Q7) fo r an unpro tected sector . It
1. VIL min. = -1.0V for pulse width is equal to or less than 50 ns.
VIL min. = -2.0V for pulse width is equal to or less than 20 ns.
2. VIH max. = VCC + 1.5V for pulse width is equal to or less
than 20 ns.
If VIH is over the specified maximum value, read operation
cannot be guaranteed.
AC CHARA CTERISTICS (T A = 0oC to 70oC, -40oC to 85oC,VCC = 5V
±±
±10%)
±±
±±
±10%)
±±
29F040-55(note2)29F040-70 29F040-90 29F040-12
Symbol PARAMETERMIN. MAX.MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX. UnitConditions
tACCAddress to Output Delay5 57090120nsCE=OE=VIL
tCECE to Output Delay55709012 0n sOE=VIL
tOEOE to Output Delay30404050nsCE=VIL
tDFOE High to Output Float (Note1)030030040040nsCE=VIL
tOHAddress to Output hold0000nsCE=OE=VIL
TEST CONDITIONS:
• Input pulse levels: 0.45V/2.4V
• Input rise and fall times is equal to or less than 0ns
• Reference levels for measuring timing: 0.8V, 2.0V
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NOTE:
1. tDF is defined as the time at which the output achieves the
open circuit condition and data is no longer driven.
2. Under condition of VCC=5V±10%,CL=50pF,VIH/VIL=3.0/
0V,VOH/VOL=1.5/1.5V,IOL=2mA,IOH=-2mA.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
RATINGVALUE
Ambient Operating Temperature -40oC to 85oC
Storage Temperature-65oC to 125oC
Ambient Temperature with Power -55oC to 125oC
Applied
Applied Input Voltage-0.5V to 7.0V
Applied Output Voltage-0.5V to 7.0V
VCC to Ground Potential-0.5V to 7.0V
A9 & OE-0.5V to 13.5V
READ TIMING WAVEFORMS
Addresses
CE
WE
OE
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
NOTICE:
Stresses greater than those listed under ABSOLUTE
MAXIMUM RATINGS may cause permanent damage to
the device. This is a stress rating only and functional
operational sections of this specification is not implied.
Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for
extended period may affect reliability.
NOTICE:
Specifications contained within the following tables are
subject to change.
1. VIL min. = -0.6V for pulse width is equal to or less than 20ns.
2. If VIH is over the specified maximum value, programming
operation cannot be guaranteed.
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3. ICCES is specified with the device de-selected. If the
device is read during erase suspend mode, current draw
is the sum of ICCES and ICC1 or ICC2.
4. All current are in RMS unless otherwise noted.
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±±
±10%)
±±
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AC CHARACTERISTICS TA = 0oC to 70oC, -40oC to 85oC,VCC = 5V
±±
± 10%
±±
29F040-55(Note2) 29F040-70 29F040-90 29F040-12
SYMBOL PARAMETERMIN.MAX. MIN.MAX. MIN.MAX.MIN.MAX. Unit
tOESOE setup time50505050ns
tCWCCommand programming cycle707090120n s
tCEPWE programming pulse width45454550ns
tCEPH1WE programming pulse width High20202020ns
tCEPH2WE programming pulse width High20202020ns
tASAddress setup time0000ns
tAHAddress hold time45454550ns
tDSData setup time30304550ns
tDHData hold time0000ns
tCESCCE setup time before command write0000ns
tDFOutput disable time (Note 1)3 0304040ns
tAETCTotal erase time in auto chip erase4(TYP.) 324(TYP.)324(TYP.) 324(TYP.) 32s
tAETBTotal erase time in auto sector erase1.3(TYP.)10.41.3(TYP.) 10.41.3(TYP.)10.41.3(TYP.)10.4s
tAVTTotal programming time in auto verify72107 21072107210u s
tBALSector address load time100100100100us
tCHCE Hold Time0000ns
tCSCE setup to WE going low0000ns
tVLHTVoltage Transition Time4444us
tOESPOE Setup Time to WE Active4444us
tWPP1Write pulse width for sector protect10101010u s
tWPP2Write pulse width for sector unprotect1 2121212ms
NOTES:
1. tDF defined as the time at which the output achieves the open circuit condition and data is no longer driven.
2. Under conditions of VCC=5V±10%,CL=50pF,VIH/VIL=3.0/0V,VOL/VOH=1.5/1.5, IOL=2mA,IOH=-2mA.
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SWITCHING TEST CIRCUITS
MX29F040
DEVICE UNDER
TEST
SWITCHING TEST WAVEFORMS
2.4V
0.45V
AC TESTING: Inputs are driven at 2.4V for a logic "1" and 0.45V for a logic "0".
Input pulse rise and fall times are < 20ns.(5ns for 29F040-55)
Note:VIH/VIL=3.0/0V,VOH/VOL=1.5/1.5V for 29F040-55
INPUT
CL
CL=100pF Including jig capacitance
CL= 50pF for 29F040-55
1.2K ohm
2.0V2.0V
TEST POINTS
0.8V
1.6K ohm
DIODES=IN3064
OR EQUIVALENT
0.8V
OUTPUT
+5V
COMMAND WRITE TIMING WAVEFORM
VCC
Addresses
WE
CE
OE
Data
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VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
5V
ADD Valid
tAS
tOES
tCStCH
tCEP
tDS
tAH
tCEPH1
tCWC
tDH
DIN
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AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING TIMING WAVEFORM
MX29F040
One byte data is programmed. Verify in fast algorithm
and additional programming by external control are not
required because these operations are executed automatically by internal control circuit. Programming
completion can be verified by DATA polling and toggle
AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING TIMING WAVEFORM
Vcc 5V
A11~A18
A0~A10
WE
CE
555H
tAS
2AAH
tCWC
tAH
tCEPH1
555H
bit checking after automatic verification starts. Device
outputs DAT A during pro g ramming and D AT A after programming on Q7.(Q6 is for toggle bit; see toggle bit,
DAT A po lling, timing wa vef orm)
ADD V alid
ADD V alid
tAVT
tCESC
OE
Q0,Q1,Q2
Q4(Note 1)
Q7
tCEP
tDStDH
Command In
Command InCommand InCommand InData In
Command #AAH
(Q0~Q7)
Command #55H
Command InCommand InData In
Command #A0H
Notes:
(1). Q6:Toggle bit, Q5:Timing-limit bit, Q3: Time-out bit
tDF
DATA
DATA polling
DATADATA
tOE
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AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING ALGORITHM FLOWCHART
START
Write Data AAH Address 555H
Write Data 55H Address 2AAH
Write Data A0H Address 555H
Write Program Data/Address
MX29F040
Invalid
Command
Toggle Bit Checking
Q6 not Toggled
NO
Verify Byte Ok
Auto Program Completed
YES
YES
NO
Q5 = 1
YES
Reset
Auto Program Exceed
Timing Limit
NO
.
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AUTOMATIC CHIP ERASE TIMING WAVEFORM
MX29F040
All data in chip are erased. External erase verification is
not required because data is erased automatically by
internal control circuit. Erasure completion can be
verified by DATA polling and toggle bit checking after
AUTOMATIC CHIP ERASE TIMING WAVEFORM
Vcc 5V
A11~A18
A0~A10
555H
2AAH
555H
tAS
WE
tAH
automatic erase starts. Device outputs 0 during erasure
and 1 after erasure on Q7.(Q6 is for toggle bit; see toggle
bit, DATA polling, timing waveform)
Sector data indicated by A16 to A18 are erased. External
erase verify is not required because data are erased
automatically by internal control circuit. Erasure completion can be verified by DATA polling and toggle bit
AUTOMATIC SECTOR ERASE TIMING WAVEFORM
Vcc 5V
A16-A18
A0~A10
WE
CE
555H2AAH2AAH
tAS
tAH
555H555H
checking after automatic erase starts. Device outputs 0
during erasure and 1 after erasure on Q7.(Q6 is for toggle
bit; see toggle bit, DATA polling, timing waveform)
Note:1.Not 100% Tested, Excludes external system level o v er head.
2.T ypical v alues measured at 25°C,5V.
3.Maximunm values measured at 25°C,4.5V.
LATCH-UP CHARACTERISTICS
MIN.MAX.
Input Voltage with respect to GND on all pins except I/O pins-1.0V13.5V
Input Voltage with respect to GND on all I/O pins-1.0VVcc + 1.0V
Current-100mA+100mA
Includes all pins except Vcc. Test conditions: Vcc = 5.0V, one pin at a time.
DATA RETENTION
PARAMETERMIN.UNIT
Data Retention Time20Years
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MX29F040
ORDERING INFORMATION
PLASTIC PACKAGE
P ART NO.Access Time Operating Current Standby Current T emperatureP ACKAGERemark
1.0To remove "Adv anced Info rmatio n" datasheet marking andP1JUL/01/1999
contain information on products in full production.
1.1To improve ICC1:fro m 40mA @5MHz to 30mA @5MHzP1,13,14,33JUL/12/1999
1.2To add the description fo r 100K endurance cycleP1,3 4OCT/04/1999
To modify timing of sector address loading period whileP8
operating multi-sector erase from 80us to 30us
To modify tBAL from 80us to 100usP15
2.To remove A9 from "timing waveform for sector protection forP28
system without 12V"
To remove A9 from "timing waveform for chip unprotection forP29
system without 12V"
3.T o add data retentio n minimum 20 y earsP1,34
1.4Add erase suspend ready max. 100us in ERASE SUSPEND'sP9MA Y/29/2000
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