Datasheet MX29L1611GPC-10, MX29L1611GPC-12, MX29L1611GPC-90, MX29L1611PC-10, MX29L1611PC-12 Datasheet (MXIC)

FEATURES

ADVANCED INFORMATION

MX29L1611G / MX29L1611*

16M-BIT [2M x 8/1M x 16] CMOS

SINGLE VOLTAGE FLASH EEPROM

• 3.3V ± 10% for write and read operation

• 11V Vpp erase/programming operation

• Endurance: 100 cycles

• Fast random access time: 90ns/100ns/120ns

• Fast page access time: 30ns (Only for 29L1611PC-90/
10/12)

• Sector erase architecture

- 32 equal sectors of 64k bytes each

- Sector erase time: 200ms typical

• Auto Erase and Auto Program Algorithms

- Automatically erases any one of the sectors or the
whole chip

- Automatically programs and verifies data at specified
addresses

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The MX29L1611G is a 16-mega bit Flash memory
organized as either 1M wordx16 or 2M bytex8. The
MX29L1611G includes 32 sectors of 64KB(65,536 Bytes
or 32,768 words). MXIC's Flash memories offer the most
cost-effective and reliable read/write non-volatile random
access memory. The MX29L1611G is packaged in 42
pin PDIP.

The standard MX29L1611G offers access times as fast
as 100ns,allowing operation of high-speed
microprocessors without wait. To eliminate bus contention,
the MX29L1611G has separate chip enable CE and,
output enable (OE).

• Status Register feature for detection of program or
erase cycle completion

• Low VCC write inhibit is equal to or less than 1.8V

• Software data protection

• Page program operation

- Internal address and data latches for 64 words per
page

- Page programming time: 5ms typical

• Low power dissipation

- 50mA active current

- 20uA standby current

• Two independently Protected sectors

• Package type

- 42 pin plastic DIP

* For page mode read only

MX29L1611G does require high input voltages for
programming. Commands require 11V input to determine
the operation of the device. Reading data out of the
device is similar to reading from an EPROM.

MXIC Flash technology reliably stores memory contents
even after 100 cycles. The MXIC's 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
programming operations produces reliable cycling. The
MX29L1611G uses a 11V Vpp supply to perform the
Auto Erase and Auto Program algorithms.

MXIC's Flash memories augment EPROM functionality
with electrical erasure and programming. The
MX29L1611G uses a command register to manage this
functionality.

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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

42 PDIP

1

A18

2

A17

3

A7

4

A6

5

A5

6

A4

7

A3

8

A2

9

A1

10

A0

11

CE

12

GND

13

OE

14

Q0
Q8
Q1
Q9
Q2

Q10

Q3

Q11

15
16
17
18
19
20
21

MX29L1611G

PIN DESCRIPTION

SYMBOL PIN NAME

42

A19

41

A8

40

A9

39

A10

38

A11

37

A12

36

A13

35

A14

34

A15

33

A16

32

BYTE/VPP

31

GND

30

Q15/A-1

29

Q7

28

Q14

27

Q6

26

Q13

25

Q5

24

Q12

23

Q4

22

VCC

A0 - A19 Address Input
Q0 - Q14 Data Input/Output
Q15/A-1 Q15(Word mode)/LSB addr.(Byte

mode, for read mode only)
CE Chip Enable Input
OE Output Enable Input
BYTE/VPP Word/Byte Selection Input, Erase/

Program supply voltage
VCC Power Supply
GN D Ground Pin

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BLOCK DIAGRAM

CE

OE

BYTE / VPP

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CONTROL
INPUT

LOGIC

PROGRAM/ERASE

HIGH VOLTAGE

WRITE

STATE

MACHINE

(WSM)

Q15/A-1
A0-A19

ADDRESS

LATCH

AND

BUFFER

X-DECODER

MX29L1611G

FLASH
ARRA Y

Y-DECODER

Y-PASS GATE

SENSE

AMPLIFIER

Y-select

COMMAND
INTERF ACE
REGISTER
(CIR)

ARRAY

SOURCE

HV

COMMAND

DATA
DECODER

PGM

DATA

HV

COMMAND

DATA LATCH

PROGRAM

DATA LATCH

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Table1. PIN DESCRIPTIONS

SYMBOL TYPE NAME AND FUNCTION

A0 - A19 INPUT ADDRESS INPUTS: for memory addresses. Addresses are internally latched

during a write cycle.

Q0 - Q7 INPUT/OUTPUT LOW-BYTE DATA BUS: Input data and commands during Command Interface

Register(CIR) write cycles. Outputs array,status and identifier data in the
appropriate read mode. Floated when the chip is de-selected or the outputs are
disabled.

Q8 - Q14 INPUT/OUTPUT HIGH-BYTE DATA BUS: Inputs data during x 16 Data-Write operations.

Outputs array, identifier data in the appropriate read mode; not used for status
register reads. Floated when the chip is de-selected or the outputs are disabled

Q15/A -1 INPUT/OUTPUT Selects between high-byte data INPUT/OUTPUT(BYTE = HIGH) and LSB

ADDRESS(BYTE = LOW) for raed operation.

CE INPUT CHIP ENABLE INPUTS: Activate the device's control logic, Input buffers,

decoders and sense amplifiers. With CE high, the device is deselected and
power consumption reduces to Standby level upon completion of any current
program or erase operations. CE must be low to select the device.

OE INPUT OUTPUT ENABLES: Gates the device's data through the output buffers during

a read cycle OE is active low.

BYTE/VPP INPUT BYTE ENABLE: While operating read mode, BYTE Low places device in x8

mode. All data is then input or output on Q0-7 and Q8-14 float. AddressQ15/
A-1 selects between the high and low byte. While operating read mode, BYTE
high places the device in x16 mode, and turns off the Q15/A-1 input buffer.
Address A0, then becomes the lowest order address.
ERASE/PROGRAM ENABLE:When BYTE/VPP=11V would place this device

into ERASE/PROGRAM mode.
VC C DEVICE POWER SUPPLY(3.3V ± 10%)
GND GROUND

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BUS OPERATION

Flash memory reads, erases and writes in-system via the local CPU . All bus cycles to or from the flash memory
conform to standard microprocessor bus cycles.

Table 2.1 Bus Operations for Word-Wide Mode (BYTE/VPP = VIH)

Mode Notes CE OE BYTE/VPP A0 A1 A9 Q0-Q7 Q8-Q14 Q15/A-1

Read 1 VIL VIL VIH X X X DOUT DOUT DOUT
Output Disable 1 VIL VIH VIH X X X High Z High Z HighZ
Standby 1 VIH X H/L X X X High Z HIgh Z HighZ
Manufacturer ID 2,4 VIL VIL VIH VIL VIL VID C 2H 0 0H 0B
Device ID 2,4 VIL VIL VIH VIH VIL VID F 6 H 00 H 0B
Write 1,3,5 VIL VIH VPP X X X DIN DIN DIN

Table2.2 Bus Operations for Byte-Wide Mode (BYTE = VIL)

Mode Notes CE OE BYTE/VPP A0 A1 A9 Q0-Q7 Q8-Q14 Q15/A-1

Read 1 VIL VIL VIL X X X DOUT HighZ VIL/VIH
Output Disable 1 VIL VIH VIL X X X High Z High Z X
Standby 1 VIH X H/L X X X High Z HIgh Z X
Manufacturer ID 2,4 VIL VIL VIL VIL VIL VID C 2H High Z VIL
Device ID 2,4 VIL VIL VIL VIH VIL VID F 6H High Z VIL
Write 1,3,5 VIL VIH VPP X X X D IN DIN DIN

NOTES :

1. X can be VIH or VIL for address or control pins.

2. A0 and A1 at VIL provide manufacturer ID codes. A0 at VIH and A1 at VIL provide device ID codes. A0 at VIL,
A1 at VIH and with appropriate sector addresses provide Sector Protect Code.(Refer to Table 4),A2~A19=Do not
care.

3. Commands for different Erase operations, Data program operations or Sector Protect operations can only be
successfully completed through proper command sequence.

4. VID = 11.5V- 12.5V

5. Word mode only for write operation VPP=10.5V~11.5V

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WRITE OPERATIONS

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Commands are written to the COMMAND INTERFACE
REGISTER (CIR) using standard microprocessor write
timings. The CIR serves as the interface between the
microprocessor and the internal chip operation. The CIR
can decipher Read Array, Read Silicon ID, Erase and
Program command. In the event of a read command, the

will only respond to status reads. During a sector/chip
erase cycle, the CIR will respond to status reads. After
the write state machine has completed its task, it will
allow the CIR to respond to its full command set. The CIR
stays at read status register mode until the microprocessor
issues another valid command sequence.

CIR simply points the read path at either the array or the
silicon ID, depending on the specific read command
given. For a program or erase cycle, the CIR informs the
write state machine that a program or erase has been

Device operations are selected by writing commands into
the CIR. Table 3 below defines 16 Mbit flash family
command.

requested. During a program cycle, the write state
machine will control the program sequences and the CIR

TABLE 3. COMMAND DEFINITIONS(BYTE/VPP=VHH)

Command Read/ Silicon Page Chip Sector Read Clear
Sequence Reset ID Read Program Erase Erase Status Reg. Status Reg.
Bus Write 4 4 4 6 6 4 3
Cycles Req'd
First Bus Addr 5555H 5555H 5555H 5555H 5555H 5555H 5555H
Write Cycle Data AAH AAH AAH AAH AAH AAH AAH
Second Bus Addr 2AAAH 2AAAH 2AAAH 2AAAH 2AAAH 2AAAH 2AAAH
Write Cycle Data 55H 55H 55H 55H 55H 55H 55H
Third Bus Addr 5555H 5555H 5555H 5555H 5555H 5555H 5555H
Write Cycle Data F 0H 90H A0H 80H 80H 70H 50H
Fourth Bus Addr RA 00H/01H PA 5555H 5555H X
Read/Write Cycle Data RD C2H/F6H PD AAH AAH SRD
Fifth Bus Addr 2AAAH 2AAAH
Write Cycle Data 55H 55H
Sixth Bus Addr 5555H SA
Write Cycle Data 10H 30H

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TABLE 3. COMMAND DEFINITIONS

Command Sector Sector Verify Sector Abort
Sequence Protection Unprotect Protect
Bus Write 6 6 4 3
Cycles Req'd
First Bus Addr 5555H 5555H 5555H 5555H
Write Cycle Data AAH AAH AAH AAH
Second Bus Addr 2AAAH 2AAAH 2AAAH 2AAAH
Write Cycle Data 55H 55H 55H 55H
Third Bus Addr 5555H 5555H 5555H 5555H
Write Cycle Data 60H 60H 90H E0H
Fourth Bus Addr 5555H 5555H SA**
Read/Write Cycle Data AAH AAH C2H*
Fifth Bus Addr 2AAAH 2AAAH
Write Cycle Data 55H 55H
Sixth Bus Addr SA** SA**
Write Cycle Data 20H 40H

Notes:

1. Address bit A15 -- A19 = X = Don't care for all address commands except for Program Address(PA) and Sector Address(SA).

5555H and 2AAAH address command codes stand for Hex number starting from A0 to A14.

2. Bus operations are defined in Table 2.

3. RA = Address of the memory location to be read.

PA = Address of the memory location to be programmed. Addresses are latched on the falling edge of the CE pulse.
SA = Address of the sector to be erased. The combination of A15 -- A19 will uniquely select any sector.

4. RD = Data read from location RA during read operation.

PD = Data to be programmed at location PA. Data is latched on the rising edge of CE.
SRD = Data read from status register.

5. Only Q0-Q7 command data is taken, Q8-Q15 = Don't care.

* Refer to Table 4, Figure 11.
** Only the top and the bottom sectors have protect- bit feature. SA = (A19,A18,A17,A16,A15) = 00000B or 11111B is valid.

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DEVICE OPERATION

SILICON ID READ

MX29L1611G / MX29L1611*

The Silicon ID Read mode allows the reading out of a
binary code from the device and will identify its
manufacturer and type. This mode is intended for use by
programming equipment for the purpose of automatically
matching the device to be programmed with its

The manufacturer and device codes may also be read via
the command register, for instances when the
MX29L1611G is erased or programmed in a system
without access to high voltage on the A9 pin. The

command sequence is illustrated in Table 3.
corresponding programming algorithm. This mode is
functional over the entire temperature range of the
device.

Byte 0 (A0=VIL) represents the manfacturer's code

(MXIC=C2H) and byte 1 (A0=VIH) the device identifier

code (MX29L1611G=F6H).
To activate this mode, the programming equipment must
force VID (11.5V~12.5V) on address pin A9. Two
identifier bytes may then be sequenced from the device
outputs by toggling address A0 from VIL to VIH. All

To terminate the operation, it is necessary to write the

read/reset command sequence into the CIR.
addresses are don't cares except A0 and A1.

Table 4. MX29L1611G Silion ID Codes and Verify Sector Protect Code

Type A19A18A17A16A15A1A0Code(HEX) Q7Q6Q5Q4Q3Q
Manufacturer Code X X X X X VIL VIL C2H* 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
MX29L1611G Device Code X X X X X VIL VIH F6H* 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0
Verify Sector Protect Sector Address*** VIH VIL C2H** 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

Q1Q

2

0

* MX29L1611G Manufacturer Code = C2H, Device Code = F6H when BYTE/VPP = VIL
MX29L1611G Manufacturer Code = 00C2H, Device Code = 00F6H when BYTE/VPP = VIH
** Outputs C2H at protected sector address, 00H at unprotected scetor address.
***Only the top and the bottom sectors have protect-bit feature. Sector address = (A19, A18,A17,A16,A15) = 00000B or 11111B

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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 from the
memory. The device remains enabled for reads until the
CIR contents are altered by a valid command sequence.

The device will automatically power-up in the read/reset
state. In this case, a command sequence is not required
for "read operation". Standard microprocessor read
cycles will retrieve array data. This default value ensures
that no spurious alteration of the memory content occurs
during the power transition. Refer to the AC Read
Characteristics and Waveforms for the specific timing
parameters.

The MX29L1611G is accessed like an EPROM. When
CE and OE are low the data stored at the memory location
determined by the address pins is asserted on the
outputs. The outputs are put in the high impedance state
whenever CE or OE is high. This dual line control gives
designers flexibility in preventing bus contention.

Note that the read/reset command is not valid when
program or erase is in progress.

PAGE READ

The MX29L1611G offers "fast page mode read" function.
The users can take the access time advantage if keeping
CE, OE at low and the same page address (A3~A19
unchanged). Please refer to Figure 5-2 for detailed timing
waveform. The system performance could be enhanced
by initiating 1 normal read and 7 fast page reads(for word
mode A0~A2) or 15 fast page reads(for byte mode
altering A-1~A2).

PAGE PROGRAM

The device is set up in the programming mode when
VPP=11V is applied OE=VIH.

command sequence will not start the internal Write State

Machine(WSM), no data will be written to the device.

After three-cycle command sequence is given, a

byte(word) load is performed by applying a low pulse on

the CE input with CE low and OE high. The address is

latched on the falling edge of CE. The data is latched by

the first rising edge of CE. Maximum of 64 words of data

may be loaded into each page by the same procedure as

outlined in the page program section below.

PROGRAM

Any page to be programmed should have the page in the

erased state first, i.e. performing sector erase is suggested

before page programming can be performed.

The device is programmed on a page basis. If a word of

data within a page is to be changed, data for the entire

page can be loaded into the device. Any word that is not

loaded during the programming of its page will be still in

the erased state (i.e. FFH). Once the words of a page

are loaded into the device, they are simultaneously

programmed during the internal programming period.

After the first data word has been loaded into the device,

successive words are entered in the same manner. Each

new word to be programmed must have its high to low

transition on CE within 30us of the low to high transition

of CE of the preceding word. A6 to A19 specify the page

address, i.e., the device is page-aligned on 64 words

boundary. The page address must be valid during each

high to low transition of CE. A0 to A5 specify the word

address withih the page. The word may be loaded in any

order; sequential loading is not required. If a high to low

transition of CE is not detected whithin 100us of the last

low to high transition, the load period will end and the

internal programming period will start. The Auto page

program terminates when status on Q7 is '1' at which time

the device stays at read status register mode until the

CIR contents are altered by a valid command

sequence.(Refer to table 3,6 and Figure 1,7,8)

To initiate Page program mode, a three-cycle command
sequence is required. There are two "unlock" write
cycles. These are followed by writing the page program
command-A0H.

Any attempt to write to the device without the three-cycle

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CHIP ERASE

The device is set up in the erase mode when VPP=11V

is applied OE=VIH.

Chip erase is a six-bus cycle operation. There are two

"unlock" write cycles. These are followed by writing the

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"set-up" command-80H. Two more "unlock" write cycles
are then followed by the chip erase command-10H.

Chip erase does not require the user to program the
device prior to erase.

The automatic erase begins on the rising edge of the last
CE pulse in the command sequence and terminates
when the status on Q7 is "1" at which time the device
stays at read status register mode. The device remains
enabled for read status register mode until the CIR
contents are altered by a valid command sequence.(Refer
to table 3,6 and Figure 2,6,8)

Table 5. MX29L1611G Sector Address Table

(Byte-Wide Mode)

A1 9 A1 8 A 17 A 16 A15 Address Range

[A19, -1]

SA0 0 0 0 0 0 000000H--00FFFFH
SA1 0 0 0 0 1 010000H--01FFFFH
SA2 0 0 0 1 0 020000H--02FFFFH
SA3 0 0 0 1 1 030000H--03FFFFH
SA4 0 0 1 0 0 040000H--04FFFFH

.. . .. . ... ... ... ................................

SA31 1 1 1 1 1 1F0000H--1FFFFFH

SECTOR ERASE

Sector erase is a six-bus cycle operation. There are two
"unlock" write cycles. These are followed by writing the
set-up 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 CE,
while the command (data) is latched on the rising edge of
CE.

Sector erase does not require the user to program the
device prior to erase. The system is not required to
provide any controls or timings during these operations.

The automatic sector erase begins on the rising edge of
the last CE pulse in the command sequence and
terminates when the status on Q7 is "1" at which time the
device stays at read status register mode. The device
remains enabled for read status register mode until the
CIR contents are altered by a valid command
sequence.(Refer to table 3,6 and Figure 3,4,6,8)

READ STATUS REGISTER

The MXIC's 16 Mbit flash family contains a status

register which may be read to determine when a program

or erase operation is complete, and whether that operation

completed successfully. The status register may be

read at any time by writing the Read Status command to

the CIR. After writing this command, all subsequent read

operations output data from the status register until

another valid command sequence is written to the CIR.

A Read Array command must be written to the CIR to

return to the Read Array mode.

The status register bits are output on Q3 - Q7(table 6)

whether the device is in the byte-wide (x8) or word-wide

(x16) mode for the MX29L1611G. In the word-wide mode

the upper byte, Q(8:15) is set to 00H during a Read Status

command. In the byte-wide mode, Q(8:14) are tri-stated

and Q15/A-1 retains the low order address function.

It should be noted that the contents of the status register

are latched on the falling edge of OE or CE whichever

occurs last in the read cycle. This prevents possible bus

errors which might occur if the contents of the status

register change while reading the status register. CE or

OE must be toggled with each subsequent status read,

or the completion of a program or erase operation will not

be evident.

The Status Register is the interface between the

microprocessor and the Write State Machine (WSM).

When the WSM is active, this register will indicate the

status of the WSM, and will also hold the bits indicating

whether or not the WSM was successful in performing the

desired operation. The WSM sets status bits four

through seven and clears bits six and seven, but cannot

clear status bits four and five. If Erase fail or Program fail

status bit is detected, the Status Register is not cleared

until the Clear Status Register command is written. The

MX29L1611G automatically outputs Status Register data

when read after Chip Erase, Sector Erase, Page Program

or Read Status Command write cycle. The default state

of the Status Register after powerup and return from deep

power-down mode is (Q7, Q6, Q5, Q4) = 1000B. Q3 = 0

or 1 depends on sector-protect status, can not be

changed by Clear Status Register Command or Write

State Machine.

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CLEAR STATUS REGISTER

The Eraes fail status bit (Q5) and Program fail status bit
(Q4) are set by the write state machine, and can only be
reset by the system software. These bits can indicate
various failure conditions(see Table 6). By allowing the
system software to control the resetting of these bits,
several operations may be performed (such as
cumulatively programming several pages or erasing
multiple blocks in squence). The status register may
then be read to determine if an error occurred during that
programming or erasure series. This adds flexibility to
the way the device may be programmed or erased.
Additionally, once the program(erase) fail bit happens,
the program (erase) operation can not be performed
further. The program(erase) fail bit must be reset by
system software before further page program or sector
(chip) erase are attempted. To clear the status register,
the Clear Status Register command is written to the CIR.
Then, any other command may be issued to the CIR.
Note again that before a read cycle can be initiated, a
Read command must be written to the CIR to specify
whether the read data is to come from the Array, Status
Register or Silicon ID.

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TABLE 6. MX29L1611G STATUS REGISTER

STATUS NOTES Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3

IN PROGRESS PROGRAM 1,2,5 0 0 0 0 0/1

ERASE 1,3,5 0 0 0 0 0/1

COMPLETE PROGRAM 1,2,5 1 0 0 0 0/1

ERASE 1,3,5 1 0 0 0 0/1

FAIL PROGRAM 1,4,5 1 0 0 1 0/1

ERASE 1,4,5 1 0 1 0 0/1

AFTER CLEARING STATUS REGISTER 5 1 0 0 0 0/1

NOTES:

1. Q7 : WRITE STATE MACHINE STATUS
1 = READY, 0 = BUSY
Q5 : ERASE FAIL STATUS
1 = FAIL IN ERASE, 0 = SUCCESSFUL ERASE
Q4 : PROGRAM FAIL STATUS
1 = FAIL IN PROGRAM, 0 = SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM
Q3 : SECTOR-PROTECT STATUS
1 = SECTOR 0 OR/AND 15 PROTECTED
0 = NONE OF SECTOR PROTECTED
Q6,Q2 - 0 = RESERVED FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS.
These bits are reserved for future use ; mask them out when polling the Status Register.

2. PROGRAM STATUS is for the status during Page Programming or Sector Unprotect mode.

3. ERASE STATUS is for the status during Sector/Chip Erase or Sector Protection mode.

4. FAIL STATUS bit(Q4 or Q5) is provided during Page Program or Sector/Chip Erase modes respectively.

5. Q3 = 0 or1 depends on Sector-Protect Status.

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SECTOR PROTECTION

To activate this mode, a six-bus cycle operation and
VPP=11V are required. There are two 'unlock' write
cycles. These are followed by writing the 'set-up'
command. Two more 'unlock' write cycles are then
followed by the Lock Sector command - 20H. Sector
address is latched on the falling edge of CE of the sixth
cycle of the command sequence. The automatic Lock
operation begins on the rising edge of the last CE pulse
in the command sequence and terminates when the
Status on Q7 is '1' at which time the device stays at the
read status register mode.

The device remains enabled for read status register
mode until the CIR contents are altered by a valid
command sequence (Refer to table 3,6 and Figure 9,11).

VERIFY SECTOR PROTECT

To verify the Protect status of the Top and the Bottom
sector, operation is initiated by writing Silicon ID read
command into the command register. Following the
command write, a read cycle from address XX00H
retrieves the Manufacturer code of C2H. A read cycle
from XX01H returns the Device code F8H. A read cycle
from appropriate address returns information as to which
sectors are protected. To terminate the operation, it is
necessary to write the read/reset command sequence
into the CIR.
(Refer to table 3,4 and Figure 11)

A few retries are required if Protect status can not be
verified successfully after each operation.

The device remains enabled for read status register
mode until the CIR contents are altered by a valid
command sequence.

ABORT MODE

To activate Abort mode, a three-bus cycle operation is
required. The E0H command (Refer to table 3) only stops
Page program or Sector /Chip erase operation currently
in progress and puts the device in Abort mode. So the
program or erase operation will not be completed. Since
the data in some page/sectors is no longer valid due to
an incomplete program or erase operation, the program
fail (Q4) or erase fail (Q5)bit will be set.

A read array command MUST be written to bring the
device out of the abort state without incurring any wake
up latency. Note that once device is brought out, Clear
status register mode is required before a program or
erase operation can be executed.

DATA PROTECTION

The MX29L1611G is designed to offer protection against

accidental erasure or programming caused by spurious

system level signals that may exist during power

transitions. During power up the device automatically

resets the internal state machine in the Read Array mode.

Also, with its control register architecture, alteration of

the memory contents only occurs after successful

completion of specific multi-bus cycle command

sequences.

SECTOR UNPROTECT

It is also possible to unprotect the sector , same as the
first five write command cycles in activating sector
protection mode followed by the Unprotect Sector
command -40H, the automatic Unprotect operation begins
on the rising edge of the last CE pulse in the command
sequence and terminates when the Status on DQ7 is '1'
at which time the device stays at the read status register
mode.

(Refer to table 3,6 and Figure 10,11)

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The device also incorporates several features to prevent

inadvertent write cycles resulting from VCC power-up

and power-down transitions or system noise.

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LOW VCC WRITE INHIBIT

To avoid initiation of a write cycle during VCC power-up
and power-down, a write cycle is locked out for VCC less
than VLKO(typically 1.8V). If VCC < VLKO, the command
register is disabled and all internal program/erase circuits
are disabled. Under this condition the device will reset to
the read mode. Subsequent writes will be ignored until
the VCC level is greater than VLKO. It is the user's
responsibility to ensure that the control pins are logically
correct to prevent unintentional write when VCC is above
VLKO.

WRITE PULSE "GLITCH" PROTECTION

Noise pulses of less than 10ns (typical) on CE will not
initiate a write cycle.

LOGICAL INHIBIT

Writing is inhibited by holding any one of OE = VIL,CE =
VIH. To initiate a write cycle, CE must be a logical zero
while OE is a logical one, and VPP=11V should be
applied.

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Figure 1. AUTOMATIC PAGE PROGRAM FLOW CHART

START

BYTE/VPP=VHH

Write Data AAH Address 5555H

Write Data 55H Address 2AAAH

Write Data A0H Address 5555H

Write Program Data/Address

Page Program Completed

YES

Loading End?

YES

Wait 100us

BYTE/VPP=VIH/VIL

Read Status Register

SR7 = 1

?

YES

SR4 = 0

?

YES

Program

another page?

NO

NO

NO

Program Error

To Continue Other Operations,

Do Clear S.R. Mode First

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NO

Operation Done, Device Stays At Read S.R. Mode

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Note : S.R. Stands for Status Register

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Figure 2. AUTOMATIC CHIP ERASE FLOW CHART

START

BYTE/VPP=VHH

Write Data AAH Address 5555H

Write Data 55H Address 2AAAH

Write Data 80H Address 5555H

Write Data AAH Address 5555H

Write Data 55H Address 2AAAH

Write Data 10H Address 5555H

BYTE/VPP=VIH/VIL

Read Status Register

SR7 = 1

?

YES

SR5 = 0

?

YES

Chip Erase Completed

NO

NO

Erase Error

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Operation Done,

Device Stays at

Read S.R. Mode

To Continue Other

Operations, Do Clear

S.R. Mode First

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Figure 3. AUTOMATIC SECTOR ERASE FLOW CHART

START

BYTE/VPP=VHH

Write Data AAH Address 5555H

Write Data 55H Address 2AAAH

Write Data 80H Address 5555H

Write Data AAH Address 5555H

Write Data 55H Address 2AAAH

Write Data 30H Sector Address

BYTE/VPP=VIH/VIL

Read Status Register

SR7 = 1

?

YES

SR5 = 0

?

YES

Sector Erase Completed

NO

NO

Erase Error

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Operation Done,

Device Stays at

Read S.R. Mode

To Continue Other

Operations, Do Clear

S.R. Mode First

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NOTICE:

Stresses greater than those listed under ABSOLUTE

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

MAXIMUM RATINGS may cause permanent damage to
the device. This is stress rating only and functional

RATING VALUE

Ambient Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to 125°C
Applied Input Voltage -0.5V to Vcc+0.5V
Applied Output Voltage -0.5V to Vcc+0.6V
VCC to Ground Potential -0.5V to 4.0V

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.

A9 -0.5V to 12.5V
BYTE/VPP -0.5V to 11.5V

CAPACITANCE TA = 25

°°

°C, f = 1.0 MHz

°°

SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT CONDITIONS

CIN Input Capacitance 14 pF VIN = 0V
COUT Output Capacitance 16 pF VOUT = 0V

SWITCHING TEST CIRCUITS

DEVICE
UNDER
TEST

CL = 35 pF Including jig capacitance

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 < 5ns.

INPUT

CL

2.0V

0.8V

6.2K

ohm

TEST POINTS

2.7K

ohm

DIODES = IN3064
OR EQUIVALENT

OUTPUT

3.3V

1.5V

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DC CHARACTERISTICS VCC = 3.3V

SYMBOL PARAMETER NOTES MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS TEST CONDITIONS

IIL Input Load 1 ±1 uA VCC=VCC Max

Current VIN=VCC or GND

ILO Output Leakage 1 ±10 u A VCC=VCC Max

Current VIN=VCC or GND

ISB1 VCC Standby 1 2 0 50 uA VCC=VCC Max

Current(CMOS) CE=VCC ± 0.2V

ISB2 VCC Standby 1 2 mA VCC=VCC Max

Current(TTL) CE=VIH

ICC1 VCC Read 1 5 0 80 mA VCC=VCC Max

Current f=10MHz, IOUT = 0 mA

ICC2 VCC Program 1 15 30 mA Program in Progress

Current
ICC3 VCC Erase Current 1 15 30 mA Erase in Progress
VIL Input Low Voltage 2 -0.3 0.6 V
VIH Input High Voltage 3 0.7xVCC VCC+0.3 V
VOL Output Low Voltage 0.45 V IOL=2.1mA, Vcc =Vcc Min
VOH Output High Voltage 2.4 V IOH=-100uA, Vcc=Vcc Min

± ±

± 10%

± ±

NOTES:

1. All currents are in RMS unless otherwise noted. Typical values at VCC = 3.3V, T = 25°C. These currents are valid
for all product versions (package and speeds).

2. VIL min. = -1.0V for pulse width is equal to or less than 50ns.

VIL min. = -2.0V for pulse width is equal to or less than 20ns.

3. VIH max. = VCC + 1.5V for pulse width is equal to oe less than 20ns. If VIH is over the specified maximum value,
read operation cannot be guaranteed.

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AC CHARACTERISTICS -- READ OPERATIONS

29L1611G-90 29L1611(G)-10 29L1611G-12

SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX. UNIT CONDITIONS

tACC Address to Output Delay 9 0 10 0 12 0 ns CE=OE=VIL
tCE CE to Output Delay 9 0 10 0 1 2 0 ns OE=VIL
tOE OE to Output Delay 3 0 3 0 30 ns CE=VIL
tDF OE High to Output Delay 0 20 0 20 0 20 ns CE=VIL
tOH Address to Output hold 0 0 0 ns CE=OE=VIL
tBACC BYTE to Output Delay 100 100 120 ns CE= OE=VIL
tBHZ BYTE Low to Output in High Z 20 20 2 0 n s CE=VIL

TEST CONDITIONS:

• Input pulse levels: 0.45V/2.4V

• Input rise and fall times: 5ns

• Output load: 1TTL gate + 35pF(Including scope and jig)

• Reference levels for measuring timing: 1.5V

NOTE:

1. tDF is defined as the time at which the output achieves
the open circuit condition and data is no longer driven.

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Figure 4.1 NORMAL READ TIMING WAVEFORMS

ADDRESSES

CE

OE

DATA OUT

VCC

Vcc

VIH

VIL

VIH

VIL

VIH

VIL

VOH

VOL

3.3V

GND

Power-up

HIGH Z

Standby

Device and
address selection

Outputs Enabled

ADDRESSES STABLE

tCE

tACC

tOE

Data valid

Data out valid

Standby

tOH

tDF

Vcc

Power-down

HIGH Z

NOTE:

1. For real world application, BYTE/VPP pin should be either static high(word mode) or static low(byte mode);
dynamic switching of BYTE/VPP pin is not recommended.

Figure 4.2 PAGE READ TIMING WAVEFORMS

A3-A19

(A-1), A0~A2

tACC

CE

OE

tOE

DATA OUT

VALID ADDRESS

tPA

tPA

tPA

tOH tDF

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Figure 5. BYTE TIMING WAVEFORMS

ADDRESSES

CE

OE

BYTE/VPP

DATA(Q0-Q7)

DATA(Q8-Q15)

VIH

VIL

VIH

VIL

VIH

VIL

VIH

VIL

VOH

VOL

VOH

VOL

HIGH Z

HIGH Z

ADDRESSES STABLE

tACC

tCE

tOE

tBACC

tBHZ

Data Output

Data Output

tOH

Data Output

tDF

HIGH Z

HIGH Z

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AC CHARACTERISTICS -- WRITE/ERASE/PROGRAM OPERATIONS

29L1611G-90 29L1611(G)-10 29L1611G-12

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX. UNIT

tW C Write Cycle Time 9 0 10 0 12 0 ns
tAS Address Setup Time 0 0 0 ns
tAH Address Hold Time 6 0 60 6 0 ns
tDS Data Setup Time 5 0 50 5 0 ns
tD H Data Hold Time 1 0 10 1 0 ns
tCES CE Setup Time 0 0 0 ns
tGHWL Read Recover TimeBefore Write 0 0 0
tWP Write Pulse Width 6 0 60 6 0 ns
tWPH Write Pulse Width High 4 0 4 0 4 0 ns
tBALC Byte(Word) Address Load Cycle 0.3 30 0.3 30 0.3 30 us
tBAL Byte(Word) Address Load Time 10 0 100 10 0 us
tSRA Status Register Access Time 120 120 120 ns
tCESR CE Setup before S.R. Read 100 1 00 10 0 ns
tVCS VCC Setup Time 2 2 2 us
tRAW Read Operation Set Up Time After Write 2 0 20 20 ns
tVPS VPP Setup Time 2 2 2 us
tVPH VPP Hold Time 2 2 2 us

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Figure 6. COMMAND WRITE TIMING WAVEFORMS

OE

tWC

CE

ADDRESSES

DATA

VCC

11V

BYTE/VPP

tVCS

tGHWL

HIGH Z

tAS

VALID

tWP

tAH

tDS

tDH

DIN

tWPH

NOTE:

1. BYTE/VPP pin should be static at 11V is equal to or less than during write operation.

2. BYTE/VPP pin should be static at TTL or CMOS level during Read operation.

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Figure 7. AUTOMATIC PAGE PROGRAM TIMING WAVEFORMS

A0~A5

A6~A14

A15~A19

CE

OE

BYTE/VPP

DATA

11V

55H

55H

tAS

tAH

tWC

tWP

tVPS

tDS

AAH 55H

tWPH

tDH

AAH

2AH

55H

55H

Word offset
Address

Page Address

Last Word
offset Address

Page Address

tRAW

Last Write
Data

tBAL

tCES

tVPH

tSRA

tBALC

A0H SRD

Write
Data

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Figure 8. AUTOMATIC SECTOR/CHIP ERASE TIMING WAVEFORMS

A0~A14

A15~A19

CE

OE

BYTE/VPP

DATA

11V

5555H 2AAAH 5555H

tAS

tAH

tWC

tWPH

tWP

tDS

tDH

AAH 55H

80H

5555H

AAH

2AAAH */5555H

SA/*

tCESR

tRAW

55H 30H

tCES

tSRA

SRD

P/N:PM0604

NOTES:

1."*" means "don't care" in this diagram.

2."SA" means "Sector Adddress".

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Figure 9. SECTOR PROTECTION ALGORITHM

START,

PLSCNT=0

BYTE/VPP=VHH

Write Data AAH Address 5555H

Write Data 55H Address 2AAAH

Write Data 60H Address 5555H

Write Data AAH Address 5555H

Write Data 55H Address 2AAAH

Write Data 20H, Sector Address*

BYTE/VPP=VIH/VIL

Read Status Register

SR7 = 1

?

YES

Protect Sector

Operation T erminated

To

Verify Protect

Status ?

YES

NO

Verify Protect Status Flow

(Figure 11)

Increment PLSCNT,

To Protect Sector Again

NO

PLSCNT

= 25 ?

NO

Data

= C2H ?

YES

Device Failed

P/N:PM0604

NO

Device Stays at
Read S.R. Mode

NOTE :
*Only the Top or the Bottom Sector Address is vaild in this feature.
i.e. Sector Address = (A19,A18,A17,A16,A15) = 00000B or 11111B

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YES

Sector Protected,Operation

Done, Device Stays at

Verify Sector Protect Mode

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Figure 10. SECTOR UNPROTECT ALGORITHM

START,

PLSCNT=0

BYTE/VPP=VHH

Write Data AAH Address 5555H

Write Data 55H Address 2AAAH

Write Data 60H Address 5555H

Write Data AAH Address 5555H

Write Data 55H Address 2AAAH

Write Data 40H, Sector Address*

BYTE/VPP=VIH/VIL

Read Status Register

SR7 = 1

?

YES

Unprotect Sector

Operation T erminated

To

Verify Protect

Status ?

YES

NO

Verify Protect Status Flow

(Figure 11)

Increment PLSCNT,

To Unprotect Sector Again

NO

PLSCNT

= 25 ?

NO

Data

= 00H ?

YES

Device Failed

P/N:PM0604

NO

Device Stays at

Read S.R. Mode

NOTE :
*Only the Top or the Bottom Sector Address is vaild in this feature.
i.e. Sector Address = (A19,A18,A17,A16,A15) = 00000B or 11111B

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YES

Sector Unprotected,Operation

Done, Device Stays at

Verify Sector Protect Mode

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Figure 11. VERIFY SECTOR PROTECT FLOW CHART

START

BYTE/VPP=VHH

Write Data AAH, Address 5555H

Write Data 55H, Address 2AAAH

Write Data 90H, Address 5555H

BYTE/VPP=VIH/VIL

Protect Status Read*

* 1. Protect Status:
Data Outputs C2H as Protected Sector Verified Code.
Data Outputs 00H as Unprotected Sector Verified Code.

2. Sepecified address will be either
(A19,A18,A17,A16,A15,A1,A0) = (0000010) or (1111110),
the rest of the address pins are don't care.

3. Silicon ID can be read via this Flow Chart.
Refer to Table 4.

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ERASE AND PROGRAMMING PERFORMANCE(1)

LIMITS

PARAMETER MIN. TYP.(2) MAX. UNITS

Chip/Sector Erase Time 20 0 1600 ms
Page Programming Time 5 150 ms
Chip Programming Time 8 0 240 sec
Erase/Program Cycles 1 00 Cycles

Note:
(1).Sampled, not 100% tested. Excludes external system level over head.
(2).Typing values are measured at 25°C, noninal voltage

LATCHUP CHARACTERISTICS

MIN. MAX.

Input Voltage with respect to GND on all pins except I/O pins -1.0V 6.6V
Input Voltage with respect to GND on all I/O pins -1.0V Vcc + 1.0V
Current -100mA +100mA
Includes all pins except Vcc. Test conditions: Vcc = 3.3V, one pin at a time.

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ORDER INFORMATION

PLASTIC PACKAGE

PART NO. Access Time Operating Current Standby Current PACKAGE

(ns) MAX.(mA) MAX.(uA)

MX29L1611GPC-90 90 8 0 20 42 PDIP
MX29L1611GPC-10 100 8 0 2 0 42 PDIP
MX29L1611GPC-12 120 8 0 2 0 42 PDIP
MX29L1611PC-90 90 8 0 2 0 42 PDIP
MX29L1611PC-10 100 8 0 2 0 42 PDIP
MX29L1611PC-12 120 8 0 2 0 42 PDIP

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PACKAGE INFORMATION

42-PIN PLASTIC DIP(600 mil)

MX29L1611G / MX29L1611*

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REVISION HISTORY

Revision Description Page Date

0.2 Erase/programming operation voltage change(10V-->11V) P1,4,9,14,25 Mar/15/1999
P26,27

Modify Bus operation P5
Modify command definitions P6
Modify "Automatic page program time waveforms" P26
Modify "Sector Protection Algorithm" P28
Modify "Sector unprotect Algorithm" P29
Modify "Erase and programming performance" P31

0.3 Description correction P1,6,7,9,13,19 MAR/23/1999
P22,23

Plug in BYTE/VPP operation description P15,16,17,18,28,29,30

0.4 Delete Page mode operation P1,9,20,22 MAY/07/1999

Delete Erase suspard/resume operation P6,10,12,16,17,19
Modify description P1,2
Undate Erase and Program Performance P30

0.5 Change Fast random access time:100ns-->90ns P1 APR/07/2000

Change 29L1611G-10-->29L1611G-90 P20
tACC:100-->90, tCE:100-->90
Change Verify Protect Status Flow(Figure 12)-->(Figure 11) P27,28

0.6 Modify AC Characteristics 29L1611G-10-->29L1611G-90 ; P23 APR/18/2000

tWC:120-->90 P23

0.7 Correct ID Binay Code from 1000 to 0110 P8 JUL/10/2001

Modify Package Information P31

0.8 1.Add Page Read 30ns P1 JAN/24/2002

2.Add Page Read P9

3.Add 29L1611(G)-10 P20

4.Add Page Read Timing Waveform P21

5.Add 29L1611(G)-10 P23

6.Add Order Information P31

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