- 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.
• Ready/Busy pin (RY/BY)
- Provides a hardware method of detecting program or
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 from -1V to VCC+1V
• Boot Code Sector Architecture
- T = Top Boot Sector
- B = Bottom Boot Sector
• Low VCC write inhibit is equal to or less than 3.2V
• Package type:
- 44-pin SOP
- 48-pin TSOP
• Compatibility with JEDEC standard
- Pinout and software compatible with single-power
supply Flash
• 20 years data retention
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MX29F400T/B is a 4-mega bit Flash memory organized as 512K bytes of 8 bits or 256K words of 16 bits.
MXIC's Flash memories offer the most cost-effective
and reliable read/write non-volatile random access
memory . The MX29F400T/B is packaged in 44-pin SOP,
48-pin TSOP. It is designed to be reprogrammed and
erased in system or in standard EPROM programmers.
The standard MX29F400T/B offers access time as fast
as 55ns, allowing operation of high-speed microprocessors without wait states. To eliminate bus contention,
the MX29F400T/B has separate chip enable (CE) and
output enable (OE) controls.
MXIC's Flash memories augment EPROM functionality
with in-circuit electrical erasure and programming. The
MX29F400T/B uses a command register to manage this
functionality. The command register allows for 100%
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TTL level control inputs and fixed power supply levels
during erase and programming, while maintaining maximum EPROM compatibility.
MXIC Flash technology reliably stores memory contents
even after 100,000 erase and prog ram cycles. The MXIC
cell is designed to optimize the erase and programming
mechanisms. In addition, the combination of advanced
tunnel oxide processing and low internal electric fields
for erase and program operations produces reliable cycling. The MX29F400T/B uses a 5.0V±10% VCC sup-
ply 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.
Note: Address range is A17~A-1 in byte mode and A17~A0 in word mode.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
MX29F400T/B
CE
OE
WE
A0-A17
CONTROL
INPUT
LOGIC
ADDRESS
LATCH
AND
BUFFER
PROGRAM/ERASE
HIGH VOLTA GE
X-DECODER
MX29F400T/B
FLASH
ARRA Y
Y-DECODER
Y-PASS GATE
SENSE
AMPLIFIER
PGM
DATA
HV
ARRAY
SOURCE
HV
WRITE
STATE
MACHINE
(WSM)
STATE
REGISTER
COMMAND
DATA
DECODER
COMMAND
DATA LATCH
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DATA LATCH
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AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING
The MX29F400T/B is byte programmable using the Automatic Programming algorithm. The Automatic Programming 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 MX29F400T/B 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 erasure at room temper ature is accomplished in
less than 4 second. The A utomatic Erase algorithm automatically programs the entire array prior to electrical
erase. The timing and v erification of electrical erase are
controlled internally within the device.
AUTOMATIC SECTOR ERASE
The MX29F400T/B 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 requires 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 DAT A 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-program and verify 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 command register internally latches address and data needed for the programming and erase operations. During a system write cycle,
addresses are latched on the falling edge, and data are
latched on the rising edge of WE or CE, whichev er happens first .
MXIC's Flash technology combines years of EPROM
experience to produce the highest lev els of quality , reliability , and cost eff ectiveness. The MX29F400T/B electrically erases all bits simultaneously using FowlerNordheim tunneling. The bytes are programmed b y 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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T ABLE1. SOFTW ARE COMMAND DEFINITIONS
First BusSecond Bus Third BusFourth BusFifth BusSixth Bus
CommandBus CycleCycleCycleCycleCycleCycle
Cycle Addr Data Addr Data AddrDataAddr DataAddr Data Addr Data
Reset 1XXXH F0H
Read1RARD
Read Silicon ID Word4555H AAH 2AAH 55H555H 90HADIDDI
1. ADI = Address of Device identifier; A1=0, A0 = 0 for manufacture code,A1=0, A0 = 1 for device code, A2~A17=do not care.
(Refer to table 3)
DDI = Data of Device identifier : C2H for manufacture code, 23H/ABH (x8) and 2223H/22ABH (x16) 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 programmed 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 in word mode/AAAH or
555H to Address A10~A-1 in byte mode.
Address bit A11~A17=X=Don't care for all address commands except for Program Address (PA) and Sector
Address (SA). Write Sequence may be initiated with A11~A17 in either state.
4. For Sector Protect Verify operation:If read out data is 01H, it means the sector has been protected. If read out data is 00 H, it
means the sector is still not being protected.
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COMMAND DEFINITIONS
MX29F400T/B
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 mode.
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).
Table 1 defines the valid register command sequences.
T ABLE 2. MX29F400T/B BUS OPERATION
PinsCEOEWEA0A1A6A9Q0 ~ Q1 5
Mode
Read Silicon IDLLHLLXVID(2)C2H (Byte mode)
Manfacturer Code(1)00C2H (Word mode)
Read Silicon IDLLHHLXVID(2)23H/ABH (Byte mode)
Device Code(1)2223H/22ABH (Word mode)
ReadLLHA0A1A6A9D
StandbyHXXXXXX HIGH Z
Output DisableLHHXXXX HIGH 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)
ResetXXXXXXX HIGH 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/XX00H means unprotected.
Code=01H/XX01H means protected.
A17~A12=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 sysytem" 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 voltage. Howe ver , multiplexing high v oltage onto
address lines is not generally desired system design
practice.
The MX29F400T/B contains a Silicon-ID-Read operation to supplement traditional PROM programming methodology. The operation is initiated by writing the read
silicon ID command sequence into the command register. Following the command write, a read cycle with
A1=VIL,A0=VIL retrieves the manufacturer code of C2H/
00C2H. A read cycle with A1=VIL, A0=VIH returns the
device code of 23H/2223H for MX29F400T, ABH/22ABH
for MX29F400B.
SET-UP AUTOMATIC CHIP/SECTOR ERASE
COMMANDS
Chip erase is a six-bus cycle operation. There are tw o
"unlock" write cycles. These are followed b y 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 for 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 mode. The system is not required to pro vide 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 or CE, whichever happens later, 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.
ByteVILVILX11000010C2H
Device codeWord VIHVIL22H001000112223H
for MX29F400TByteVIHVILX001000112 3 H
Device codeWord VIHVIL22H1010101122ABH
for MX29F400BByteVIHVILX10101011A BH
Sector ProtectionXVIHX0000000101H (Protected)
VerificationXVIHX0000000000H (Unprotected)
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SECTOR ERASE COMMANDS
MX29F400T/B
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 not 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 mode. The system is not
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
T able 4. Write Operation Status
StatusQ7Q6Q 5Q3Q2RY/BY
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 f ollowed by writing the setup command 80H. Two more "unlock" write cycles are
then followed by the sector erase command 30H. The
sector address is latched on the falling edge of WEor
CE, whichever happens later , while the command(data)
is latched on the rising edge of WE or CE, whichever
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 or CE, whichever happens later, must begin within 30us from the
rising edge of the preceding WE or CE, whichev er 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, Sector Erase Timer.) Any command other
than Sector Erase(30H) or Erase Suspend(B0H) during
the time-out period resets the device to read mode.
Note1Note2
Byte Program in Auto Program AlgorithmQ7Toggle0N/ANo0
Byte Program in Auto Program AlgorithmQ7Toggle1N/ANo0
Exceeded
Time Limits Auto Erase Algorithm0Toggle11Toggle0
Erase Suspend ProgramQ7Toggle1N/AN/A0
Toggle
Toggle
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 operation. When the Erase Suspend command is written during a sector erase operation, the device requires a maximum of 100us to suspend the erase
operations. However , 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
mode. The state machine will return to read mode 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
tem is not required to provide further controls or timings.
The device will automatically provide an adequate internally generated program pulse and verify margin.
If the program opetation was unsuccessful, the data on
Q5 is "1"(see Table 4), indicating the program operation
exceed internal timing limit. The automatic programming
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 MX29F400T/B also features Data Polling as a
method 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 olling f eature is valid after the
rising edge of the fourth WEor CE, whichever 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 feature 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.
COMMANDS
T o initiate Automatic Progr am mode, A three-cycle command sequence is required. There are two "unlock" write
cycles. These are f ollowed by writing the Automatic Program command A0H.
Once the Automatic Program command is initiated, the
next WEor 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 or CE, whiche ver happens
first, also begins the programming operation. The sys-
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The Data Polling f eature is active during Automatic Program/Erase algorithm or sector erase time-out.(see section Q3 Sector Erase Timer)
RY/BY :Read y/Busy
The RY/BY is a dedicated, open-drain output pin that
indicates whether an Automatic Erase/Program algorithm
is in progress or complete. The RY/BY status is valid
after the rising edge of the final WE or CE, whichever
happens first, pulse in the command sequence. Since
RY/BY is an open-dr ain output, several R Y/BY pins can
be tied together in parallel with a pull-up resistor to Vcc.
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If the output is low (Busy), the device is actively erasing
or programming. (This includes programming in the Erase
Suspend mode.)If the output is high (Ready), the device
is ready to read array data (including during the Erase
Suspend mode), or is in the standby mode.
Table 4 sho ws the outputs f or R Y/BY.
Q6:Toggle BIT I
Toggle Bit I on Q6 indicates whether an A utomatic 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 or CE to control the read cycles. When the operation 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. Ho wever , the system m ust also use Q2
to determine which sectors are erasing or erase-suspended. Alternatively, the system can use Q7.
If a program address falls within a protected sector, Q6
toggles for approximately 2 us 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 sho ws 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 eraseing (that is,
the Automatic Erase alorithm is in process), or whether
that sector is erase-suspended. Toggle Bit I is valid after the rising edge of the final WE or CE, whichev er 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 for erasure. Thus , both status bits
are required for sectors and mode information. Refer to
Table 4 to compare outputs 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 toggling. 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 program or erase operation. 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 successfuly 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 completed. Data Polling 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 sector is bad and it
may not be reused. Howe ver , other sectors 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 prog ram or erase command 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 maynot be reused, (other sectors are still functional and can be reused).
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
resulting from VCC pow er-up and power-down transition
or system noise.
TEMPORARY SECT OR UNPROTECT
This feature allows temporary unprotection of previously
protected sector to change data in-system. The T emporary Sector Unprotect mode is activated by setting the
RESET pin to VID(11.5V-12.5V). During this mode, formerly protected sectors can be programmed or erased
as un-protected sector. Once VID is remove from the
RESET pin,all the previously protected sectors are protected again.
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 valid after the initial sector erase command sequence.
If Data Polling or the Toggle Bit indicates the device 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.
WRITE PULSE "GLITCH" PROTECTION
Noise pulses of less than 5ns(typical) on CE or WE will
not initiate a write cycle.
The MX29F400T/B 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 specific command sequences. The device also incorporates sever al features to prev ent inadvertent write cycles
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LOGICAL INHIBIT
Writing is inhibited by holding any one of OE = VIL, CE
= VIH or 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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Temporary Sector Unprotect Operation
RESET = VID (Note 1)
Perform Erase or Program Operation
Temporary Sector Unprotect Completed(Note 2)
MX29F400T/B
Start
Operation Completed
RESET = VIH
Note :
1. All protected sectors are temporary unprotected.
VID=11.5V~12.5V
2. All previously protected sectors are protected again.
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TEMPORARY SECTOR UNPROTECT
Parameter Std.DescriptionT est SetupAllSpeed Options Unit
tVIDRVID Rise and Fall Time (See Note)Min50 0ns
tRSPRESET Setup Time for Temporary Sector UnprotectMin4us
Note:
Not 100% tested
Temporary Sector Unprotect Timing Diagram
12V
RESET
CE
WE
RY/BY
0 or 5V
tVIDR
tRSP
Program or Erase Command Sequence
0 or 5V
tVIDR
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AC CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter StdDescriptionT est SetupAll Speed Options Unit
tREAD Y1RESET PIN Low (During Automatic Algorithms)MAX20us
to Read or Write (See Note)
tREAD Y2RESET PIN Low (NOT During AutomaticMAX50 0ns
Algorithms) to Read or Write (See Note)
tRP1RESET Pulse Width (During Automatic Algorithms)MIN1 0us
tRP2RESET Pulse Width (NO T During Automatic Algorithms)MIN5 0 0ns
tR HRESET High Time Before Read(See Note)MIN0ns
tRB1RY/BY Recov ery Time(to CE, OE go low)MIN0ns
tRB2RY/BY Recovery Time(to WE go low)MIN50ns
Note:Not 100% tested
RESET TIMING WAVEFORM
RY/BY
CE, OE
RESET
RY/BY
CE, OE
WE
tRH
tRP2
tReady2
Reset Timing NOT during Automatic Algorithms
tReady1
tRB1
tRB2
RESET
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tRP1
Reset Timing during Automatic Algorithms
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SECTOR PROTECTION WITH 12V SYSTEM
The MX29F400T/B features hardware sector protection.
This feature will disable both program and erase operations for these sectors protected. T o activ ate 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 of the WE
pulse and is terminated on the rising edge. Please refer
to sector protect algorithm and waveform.
T o v erify programming of the protection circuitry , the programming equipment must force VID on 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 sector. Otherwise the device will produce 00H
for the unprotected sector. In this mode, the
addresses,except for A1, are don't care. Address locations with A1 = VIL are reserved to read manufacturer
and device codes.(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 operation with A1=VIH, it will produce
a logical "1" at Q0 for the protected sector .
POWER-UP SEQUENCE
The MX29F400T/B 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 MX29F400T/B also feature a hardware sector
protection method in a system without 12V power suppply.
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 MX29F400T/B also feature a hardware chip
unprotection method in a system without 12V power
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.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
CHIP UNPROTECT WITH 12V SYSTEM
The MX29F400T/B 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.
To activate this mode, the programming equipment must
force VID on control 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 algorithm and waveform
for the chip unprotect algorithm. The unprotection
mechanism begins on the falling edge of the WE 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.
Performing a read operation with A1=VIH, it will produce
00H at data outputs(Q0-Q7) for an unprotected sector. It
is noted that all sectors are unprotected after the chip
unprotect algorithm is completed.
RATINGVALUE
Ambient Operating Temperature-40oC to 125oC
Ambient Temperature with Power-55oC to 125oC
Applied
Storage T emperature-65oC to 125oC
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
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. = -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.
3.ISB2 20uA max. for Automotive grade.
±±
±10%
±±
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AC CHARACTERISTICSTA = 0oC to 70oC, -40oC to 125oC, VCC = 5V
29F400T/B-55 (Note2) 29F400T/B-70
SYMBOLPARAMETERMIN.MAX.MIN.MAX.UNIT Conditions
tACCAddress to Output Delay557 0nsCE=OE=VIL
tCECE to Output Delay5 57 0nsOE=VIL
tOEOE to Output Delay154 0nsCE=VIL
tDFOE High to Output Float (Note1)020030nsCE=VIL
tOHAddress to Output hold00nsCE=OE=VIL
29F400T/B-90 (Note3) 29F400T/B-12(Note3)
SYMBOL PARAMETERMIN. MAX.MIN.MAX.UNIT Conditions
tACCAddress to Output Delay9012 0nsCE=OE=VIL
tCECE to Output Delay9 01 2 0nsOE=VIL
tOEOE to Output Delay4050nsCE=VIL
tDFOE High to Output Float (Note1) 03003 0nsCE=VIL
tOHAddress to Output hold00nsCE=OE=VIL
TEST CONDITIONS:
• Input pulse levels: 0.45V/2.4V
• Input rise and fall times is equal to or less than 10ns
1. VIL min. = -0.6V for pulse width is equal to or less
than 20ns.
2. If VIH is ov er the specified maximum value, prog ramming operation cannot be guranteed.
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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AC CHARACTERISTICS TA = 0oC to 70oC, VCC = 5V
29F400T/B-55(Note2) 29F400T/B-70
SymbolPARAMETERMIN.MAX.MIN.MAX.Unit
tOESOE setup time505 0ns
tCWCCommand programming cycle7 07 0ns
tCEPWE programming pulse width4545ns
tCEPH1WE programming pluse width High2 02 0ns
tCEPH2WE programming pluse width High2 020ns
tASAddress setup time00ns
tAHAddress hold time4545ns
tDSData setup time303 0ns
tD HData hold time00ns
tCESCCE setup time before command write 00ns
tDFOutput disable time (Note 1)2030ns
tAETCTotal erase time in auto chip erase4(TYP.)3 24(TYP.)32s
tAETBTotal erase time in auto sector erase1.3(TYP.)10.41.3(TYP.)10.4s
tAVTTotal programming time in auto verify 7/12(TYP.) 210/3607/12(TYP.) 210/360us
(byte/ word program time)
tBALSector address load time1 0 01 0 0u s
tC HCE Hold Time00ns
tCSCE setup to WE going low00ns
tVLHTVoltge Transition Time44us
tOESPOE Setup Time to WE Active44us
tWPP1Write pulse width for sector protect1010us
tWPP2Write pulse width for sector unprotect 1 21 2ms
±±
± 10%
±±
NOTES:
1. tDF 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=3.0V/0V,VOH/VOL=1.5V/1.5V,IOL=2mA,IOH=-2mA.
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AC CHARACTERISTICS TA = 0oC to 70oC, -40oC to 125oC, VCC = 5V
29F400T/B-9029F400T/B-120
SymbolPARAMETERMIN.MAX.MIN.MAX.Unit
tOESOE setup time5 050ns
tCWCCommand programming cycle9 0120ns
tCEPWE programming pulse width4545ns
tCEPH1WE programming pluse width High2020ns
tCEPH2WE programming pluse width High2020ns
tASAddress setup time00ns
tAHAddress hold time4 550ns
tDSData setup time455 0ns
tD HData hold time00ns
tCESCCE setup time before command write00ns
tDFOutput disable time (Note 1)3 03 0ns
tAETCTotal erase time in auto chip erase4(TYP.)3 24(TYP.)32s
tAETBTotal erase time in auto sector erase1.3(TYP.)10.41.3(TYP.)10.4s
tAVTTotal programming time in auto verify7/12(TYP.)210/3607/12(TYP.) 210/360us
(byte/ word program time)
tBALSector address load time10 0100us
tC HCE Hold Time00ns
tCSCE setup to WE going low00ns
tVLHTVoltge Transition Time44us
tOESPOE Setup Time to WE Active44us
tWPP1Write pulse width for sector protect1 010us
tWPP2Write pulse width for sector unprotect1212ms
±±
± 10%
±±
NOTES:
1. tDF 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=3.0V/0V,VOH/VOL=1.5V/1.5V,IOL=2mA,IOH=-2mA.
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SWITCHING TEST CIRCUITS
MX29F400T/B
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 time are < 20ns.(5ns for MX29F400T/B-55)
Note:VIH/VIL=3.0V/0V, VOH/VOL=1.5V/1.5V, for MX29F400T/B-55.
CL
CL=100pF Including jig capacitance,
CL=50pF for MX29F400T/B-55
1.2K ohm
2.0V2.0V
TEST POINTS
0.8V
INPUT
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
MX29F400T/B
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
bit checking after automatic verification starts. Device
outputs DAT A during programming and D AT A after programming on Q7.(Q6 is for toggle bit; see toggle bit,
DAT A polling, timing wav eform)
completion can be verified by DATA polling and toggle
AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING TIMING WAVEFORM (WORD MODE)
Vcc 5V
A11~A17
A0~A10
WE
CE
OE
tAS
555H
tAH
tCEP
tDS tDH
2AAH
tCWC
tCEPH1
555H
ADD Valid
ADD Valid
tAVT
tCESC
tDF
Q0,Q1,Q2
Q4(Note 1)
Q7
Command In
Command InCommand InCommand InData In
Command #AAH
(Q0~Q7)
Notes:
(1). Q6:Toggle bit, Q5:Timing-limit bit, Q3: Time-out bit
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 veri-
matic erase starts. Device outputs 0 during erasure
and 1 after erasure on Q7.(Q6 is for toggle bit; see toggle
bit, DAT A polling, timing wav eform)
fied by DAT A polling and toggle bit chec king after auto-
Sector data indicated by A12 to A17 are erased. External erase verify is not required because data are erased
automatically by internal control circuit. Erasure comple-
ing after automatic erase starts. De vice outputs 0 during erasure and 1 after erasure on Q7.(Q6 is for toggle
bit; see toggle bit, D AT A polling, timing wav eform)
tion can be verified by DAT A polling and toggle bit check-
Note:1.Not 100% Tested, Excludes external system level over head.
2.Typical values measured at 25°C,5V.
3.Maximum values measured at 25°C,4.5V.
LATCHUP 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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ORDERING INFORMATION
PLASTIC P A CKAGE (Top Boot Sector as an sample. For Bottom Boot Sector ones,MX29F400Txx will
change to MX29F400Bxx)
P ART NO.Access TimeOperating CurrentStandby CurrentTemperatureP A CKA G E
1.0T o remov e "Advanced Inf ormation" datasheet marking andP1JUL/01/1999
contain information on products in full production.
1.1T o correct the typing error on pac kage dimension.P41SEP/01/1999
In fact,the physical packages are never changed,just correct the
previously typing error.
1.2To add the description for 100K endurance cyclesP1,P40SEP/17/1999
To modify timing of sector address loading period whileP9
operating multi-sector erase from 80uS to 30uS
To modify tBAL from 80uS to 100uSP20,P21
3.To remov e A9 from "timing wa v ef orm for sector protection f or P34
system without 12V"
To remove A9 from "timing wav efo rm for chip unprotection f or P3 5
system without 12V"
1.4Add erase suspend ready max. 100us in ERASE SUSPEND'sP10MA Y/29/2000
section at page10
1.5T o modify "P ackage Inf ormation"P41~42JUN/12/2001
1.6Add automotive gradeP16-20,40NOV/12/2001
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