• NBT (No Bus Turn Around) functionality allows zero wait
read-write-read bus utilization; Fully pin-compatible with
both pipelined and flow through NtRAM™, NoBL™ and
ZBT™ SRAMs
• 1.8 V +10%/–10% core power supply
• 1.8 V I/O supply
• User-configurable Pipeline and Flow Through mode
• LBO
pin for Linear or Interleave Burst mode
• Pin compatible with 4Mb, 9Mb, 18Mb and 36Mb devices
• Byte write operation (9-bit Bytes)
• 3 chip enable signals for easy depth expansion
• ZZ Pin for automatic power-down
• JEDEC-standard 100-lead TQFP package
• Pb-Free 100-lead TQFP package available
Functional Description
The GS8640ZV18/36T is a 72Mbit Synchronous Static
SRAM. GSI's NBT SRAMs, like ZBT, NtRAM, NoBL or
other pipelined read/double late write or flow through read/
single late write SRAMs, allow utilization of all available bus
bandwidth by eliminating the need to insert deselect cycles
when the device is switched from read to write cycles.
Parameter Synopsis
300 MHz–167 MHz
1.8 V V
DD
1.8 V I/O
Because it is a synchronous device, address, data inputs, and
read/ write control inputs are captured on the rising edge of the
input clock. Burst order control (LBO
rail for proper operation. Asynchronous inputs include the
Sleep mode enable (ZZ) and Output Enable. Output Enable can
be used to override the synchronous control of the output
drivers and turn the RAM's output drivers off at any time.
Write cycles are internally self-timed and initiated by the rising
edge of the clock input. This feature eliminates complex offchip write pulse generation required by asynchronous SRAMs
and simplifies input signal timing.
The GS8640ZV18/36T may be configured by the user to
operate in Pipeline or Flow Through mode. Operating as a
pipelined synchronous device, meaning that in addition to the
rising edge triggered registers that capture input signals, the
device incorporates a rising-edge-triggered output register. For
read cycles, pipelined SRAM output data is temporarily stored
by the edge triggered output register during the access cycle
and then released to the output drivers at the next rising edge of
clock.
The GS8640ZV18/36T is implemented with GSI's high
performance CMOS technology and is available in a JEDECstandard 100-pin TQFP package.
Specifications cited are subject to change without notice. For latest documentation see http://www.gsitechnology.com.
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Functional Details
Clocking
Deassertion of the Clock Enable (CKE
suspend RAM operations. Failure to observe Clock Enable set-up or hold requirements will result in erratic operation.
Pipeline Mode Read and Write Operations
All inputs (with the exception of Output Enable, Linear Burst Order and Sleep) are synchronized to rising clock edges. Single cycle
read and write operations must be initiated with the Advance/Load
activation is accomplished by asserting all three of the Chip Enable inputs (E
inputs will deactivate the device.
) input blocks the Clock input from reaching the RAM's internal circuits. It may be used to
pin (ADV) held low, in order to load the new address. Device
1, E2 and E3). Deassertion of any one of the Enable
FunctionW
ReadHXXXX
Write Byte “a”LLHHH
Write Byte “b”LHLHH
Write Byte “c”LHHLH
Write Byte “d”LHHHL
Write all BytesLLLLL
Write Abort/NOPLHHHH
Read operation is initiated when the following conditions are satisfied at the rising edge of clock: CKE
chip enables (E
presented to the address inputs is latched in to address register and presented to the memory core and control logic. The control
logic determines that a read access is in progress and allows the requested data to propagate to the input of the output register. At
the next rising edge of clock the read data is allowed to propagate through the output register and onto the output pins.
Write operation occurs when the RAM is selected, CKE is active, and the Write input is sampled low at the rising edge of clock.
The Byte Write Enable inputs (B
cycle with no Byte Write inputs active is a no-op cycle. The pipelined NBT SRAM provides double late write functionality,
matching the write command versus data pipeline length (2 cycles) to the read command versus data pipeline length (2 cycles). At
the first rising edge of clock, Enable, Write, Byte Write(s), and Address are registered. The Data In associated with that address is
required at the third rising edge of clock.
Flow Through Mode Read and Write Operations
Operation of the RAM in Flow Through mode is very similar to operations in Pipeline mode. Activation of a Read Cycle and the
use of the Burst Address Counter is identical. In Flow Through mode the device may begin driving out new data immediately after
new address are clocked into the RAM, rather than holding new data until the following (second) clock edge. Therefore, in Flow
Through mode the read pipeline is one cycle shorter than in Pipeline mode.
1, E2, and E3) are active, the write enable input signals W is deasserted high, and ADV is asserted low. The address
BABBBCBD
is asserted Low, all three
A, BB, BC, & BD) determine which bytes will be written. All or none may be activated. A write
Write operations are initiated in the same way, but differ in that the write pipeline is one cycle shorter as well, preserving the ability
to turn the bus from reads to writes without inserting any dead cycles. While the pipelined NBT RAMs implement a double late
write protocol, in Flow Through mode a single late write protocol mode is observed. Therefore, in Flow Through mode, address
and control are registered on the first rising edge of clock and data in is required at the data input pins at the second rising edge of
clock.
1.Continue Burst cycles, whether read or write, use the same control inputs. A Deselect continue cycle can only be entered into if a Deselect cycle is executed first.
2.Dummy Read and Write abort can be considered NOPs because the SRAM performs no operation. A Write abort occurs when the W
pin is sampled low but no Byte Write pins are active so no write operation is performed.
3.G
can be wired low to minimize the number of control signals provided to the SRAM. Output drivers will automatically turn off during
write cycles.
4.If CKE
5. X = Don’t Care; H = Logic High; L = Logic Low; Bx
6.All inputs, except G
7.Wait states can be inserted by setting CKE
8.This device contains circuitry that ensures all outputs are in High Z during power-up.
9.A 2-bit burst counter is incorporated.
10. The address counter is incriminated for all Burst continue cycles.
High occurs during a pipelined read cycle, the DQ bus will remain active (Low Z). If CKE High occurs during a write cycle, the bus
will remain in High Z.
= High = All Byte Write signals are high; Bx = Low = One or more Byte/Write
signals are Low
and ZZ must meet setup and hold times of rising clock edge.
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Burst Cycles
Although NBT RAMs are designed to sustain 100% bus bandwidth by eliminating turnaround cycle when there is transition from
read to write, multiple back-to-back reads or writes may also be performed. NBT SRAMs provide an on-chip burst address
generator that can be utilized, if desired, to further simplify burst read or write implementations. The ADV control pin, when
driven high, commands the SRAM to advance the internal address counter and use the counter generated address to read or write
the SRAM. The starting address for the first cycle in a burst cycle series is loaded into the SRAM by driving the ADV pin low, into
Load mode.
Burst Order
The burst address counter wraps around to its initial state after four addresses (the loaded address and three more) have been
accessed. The burst sequence is determined by the state of the Linear Burst Order pin (LBO
sequence is selected. When the RAM is installed with the LBO pin tied high, Interleaved burst sequence is selected. See the tables
below for details.
Mode Pin Functions
Mode NamePin NameStateFunction
Burst Order ControlLBO
Output Register ControlFT
Power Down ControlZZ
Note:
There is a pull-up device FT
default states as specified in the above tables.
pin and a pull-down device on the ZZ pin, so those input pins can be unconnected and the chip will operate in the
LLinear Burst
HInterleaved Burst
LFlow Through
H or NCPipeline
L or NCActive
H
). When this pin is low, a linear burst
Standby, I
DD
= I
SB
Burst Counter Sequences
Linear Burst Sequence
A[1:0] A[1:0] A[1:0] A[1:0]
1st address00011011
2nd address01101100
3rd address10110001
4th address11000110
Note:
The burst counter wraps to initial state on the 5th clock.
Interleaved Burst Sequence
A[1:0] A[1:0] A[1:0] A[1:0]
1st address00011011
2nd address01001110
3rd address10110001
4th address11100100
Note:
The burst counter wraps to initial state on the 5th clock.
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Sleep Mode
During normal operation, ZZ must be pulled low, either by the user or by it’s internal pull down resistor. When ZZ is pulled high,
the SRAM will enter a Power Sleep mode after 2 cycles. At this time, internal state of the SRAM is preserved. When ZZ returns to
low, the SRAM operates normally after 2 cycles of wake up time.
Sleep mode is a low current, power-down mode in which the device is deselected and current is reduced to I
2. The duration of
SB
Sleep mode is dictated by the length of time the ZZ is in a high state. After entering Sleep mode, all inputs except ZZ become
disabled and all outputs go to High-Z The ZZ pin is an asynchronous, active high input that causes the device to enter Sleep mode.
When the ZZ pin is driven high, I
2 is guaranteed after the time tZZI is met. Because ZZ is an asynchronous input, pending
SB
operations or operations in progress may not be properly completed if ZZ is asserted. Therefore, Sleep mode must not be initiated
until valid pending operations are completed. Similarly, when exiting Sleep mode during tZZR, only a deselect or read commands
may be applied while the SRAM is recovering from Sleep mode.
Sleep Mode Timing Diagram
tKHtKH
tKCtKC
CK
ZZ
tKLtKL
tZZR
tZZHtZZS
Designing for Compatibility
The GSI NBT SRAMs offer users a configurable selection between Flow Through mode and Pipeline mode via the FT
found on Pin 14. Not all vendors offer this option, however most mark Pin 14 as V
DD
or V
on pipelined parts and VSS on flow
DDQ
signal
through parts. GSI NBT SRAMs are fully compatible with these sockets.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(All voltages reference to VSS)
SymbolDescriptionValueUnit
V
DD
V
DDQ
V
I/O
V
IN
I
IN
I
OUT
P
D
T
STG
T
BIAS
Note:
Permanent damage to the device may occur if the Absolute Maximum Ratings are exceeded. Operation should be restricted to Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to conditions exceeding the Absolute Maximum Ratings, for an extended period of time, may affect reliability of
this component.
Voltage on VDD Pins
Voltage in V
DDQ
Pins
Voltage on I/O Pins
Voltage on Other Input Pins
–0.5 to V
–0.5 to V
–0.5 to 3.6V
–0.5 to 3.6V
+0.5 (≤ 3.6 V max.)
DDQ
+0.5 (≤ 3.6 V max.)
DD
V
V
Input Current on Any Pin+/–20mA
Output Current on Any I/O Pin+/–20mA
Package Power Dissipation 1.5W
Storage Temperature–55 to 125
Temperature Under Bias–55 to 125
o
o
C
C
Power Supply Voltage Ranges
ParameterSymbolMin.Typ.Max.UnitNotes
1.8 V Supply Voltage
1.8 V V
I/O Supply VoltageV
DDQ
Notes:
1.The part numbers of Industrial Temperature Range versions end the character “I”. Unless otherwise noted, all performance specifications quoted are evaluated for worst case in the temperature range marked on the device.
2.Input Under/overshoot voltage must be –2 V > Vi < V
V
DD1
DDQ1
+2 V not to exceed 3.6 V maximum, with a pulse width not to exceed 20% tKC.
Specifications cited are subject to change without notice. For latest documentation see http://www.gsitechnology.com.
Logic Levels
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ParameterSymbolMin.Typ.Max.UnitNotes
VDD Input High VoltageV
Input Low VoltageV
V
DD
I/O Input High VoltageV
V
DDQ
I/O Input Low VoltageV
V
DDQ
IH
IL
IHQ
ILQ
0.6*V
DD
–0.3—
0.6*V
DD
–0.3—
—
—
V
0.3*V
V
DDQ
0.3*V
DD
+ 0.3
DD
+ 0.3
DD
V1
V1
V1,3
V1,3
Notes:
1.The part numbers of Industrial Temperature Range versions end the character “I”. Unless otherwise noted, all performance specifications quoted are evaluated for worst case in the temperature range marked on the device.
2.Input Under/overshoot voltage must be –2 V > Vi < V
3.V
(max) is voltage on V
IHQ
pins plus 0.3 V.
DDQ
+2 V not to exceed 3.6 V maximum, with a pulse width not to exceed 20% tKC.
DDn
Undershoot Measurement and TimingOvershoot Measurement and Timing
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AC Electrical Characteristics
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ParameterSymbol
Unit
MinMaxMinMaxMinMaxMinMax
Clock Cycle TimetKC3.3—4.0—5.0—6.0—ns
Clock to Output ValidtKQ—2.3—2.5—3.0—3.5ns
Clock to Output InvalidtKQX1.5—1.5—1.5—1.5—ns
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Pipeline
Clock to Output in Low-Z
tLZ
1
1.5—1.5—1.5—1.5—ns
Setup timetS1.1—1.2—1.4—1.5—ns
Hold timetH0.1—0.2—0.4—0.5—ns
Clock Cycle TimetKC5.5—6.5—7.5—8.0—ns
Clock to Output ValidtKQ—5.5—6.5—7.5—8.0ns
Flow
Through
Clock to Output InvalidtKQX3.0—3.0—3.0—3.0—ns
Clock to Output in Low-Z
tLZ
1
3.0—3.0—3.0—3.0—ns
Setup timetS1.5—1.5—1.5—1.5—ns
Hold timetH0.5—0.5—0.5—0.5—ns
Clock HIGH TimetKH1.0—1.3—1.3—1.3—ns
Clock LOW TimetKL1.2—1.5—1.5—1.5—ns
Clock to Output in
High-Z
G
to Output ValidtOE—2.3—2.5—3.0—3.5ns
to output in Low-Z
G
to output in High-Z
G
ZZ setup time
ZZ hold time
tHZ
tOLZ
tOHZ
tZZS
tZZH
1
1
2
2
1.5 2.3 1.5 2.5 1.5 3.0 1.5 3.0 ns
0—0—0—0—ns
1
—2.3—2.5—3.0—3.0ns
5—5—5—5—ns
1—1—1—1—ns
ZZ recoverytZZR20—20—20—20—ns
Notes:
1.These parameters are sampled and are not 100% tested.
2.ZZ is an asynchronous signal. However, in order to be recognized on any given clock cycle, ZZ must meet the specified setup and hold
times as specified above.
Specifications cited are subject to change without notice. For latest documentation see http://www.gsitechnology.com.
Ordering Information—GSI NBT Synchronous SRAM
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4M x 18GS8640ZV18T-300NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP300/5.5C
4M x 18GS8640ZV18T-250NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP250/6.5C
4M x 18GS8640ZV18T-200NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP200/7.5C
4M x 18GS8640ZV18T-167NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP167/8C
2M x 36GS8640ZV36T-300NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP300/5.5C
2M x 36GS8640ZV36T-250NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP250/6.5C
2M x 36GS8640ZV36T-200NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP200/7.5C
2M x 36GS8640ZV36T-167NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP167/8C
4M x 18GS8640ZV18T-300INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP300/5.5I
4M x 18GS8640ZV18T-250INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP250/6.5I
4M x 18GS8640ZV18T-200INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP200/7.5I
4M x 18GS8640ZV18T-167INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP167/8I
2M x 36GS8640ZV36T-300INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP300/5.5I
2M x 36GS8640ZV36T-250INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP250/6.5I
2M x 36GS8640ZV36T-200INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP200/7.5I
2M x 36GS8640ZV36T-167INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughTQFP167/8I
4M x 18GS8640ZV18GT-300NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP300/5.5C
4M x 18GS8640ZV18GT-250NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP250/6.5C
4M x 18GS8640ZV18GT-200NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP200/7.5C
4M x 18GS8640ZV18GT-167NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP167/8C
2M x 36GS8640ZV36GT-300NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP300/5.5C
2M x 36GS8640ZV36GT-250NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP250/6.5C
Notes:
1.Customers requiring delivery in Tape and Reel should add the character “T” to the end of the part number. Example: GS8640ZV36T-167IT.
2.The speed column indicates the cycle frequency (MHz) of the device in Pipeline mode and the latency (ns) in Flow Through mode. Each
device is Pipeline/Flow Through mode-selectable by the user.
3.T
= C = Commercial Temperature Range. TA = I = Industrial Temperature Range.
A
4.GSI offers other versions this type of device in many different configurations and with a variety of different features, only some of which are
covered in this data sheet. See the GSI Technology web site (www.gsitechnology.com
Specifications cited are subject to change without notice. For latest documentation see http://www.gsitechnology.com.
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2M x 36GS8640ZV36GT-200NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP200/7.5C
2M x 36GS8640ZV36GT-167NBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP167/8C
4M x 18GS8640ZV18GT-300INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP300/5.5I
4M x 18GS8640ZV18GT-250INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP250/6.5I
4M x 18GS8640ZV18GT-200INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP200/7.5I
4M x 18GS8640ZV18GT-167INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP167/8I
2M x 36GS8640ZV36GT-300INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP300/5.5I
2M x 36GS8640ZV36GT-250INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP250/6.5I
2M x 36GS8640ZV36GT-200INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP200/7.5I
2M x 36GS8640ZV36GT-167INBT Pipeline/Flow ThroughPb-Free TQFP167/8I
Notes:
1.Customers requiring delivery in Tape and Reel should add the character “T” to the end of the part number. Example: GS8640ZV36T-167IT.
2.The speed column indicates the cycle frequency (MHz) of the device in Pipeline mode and the latency (ns) in Flow Through mode. Each
device is Pipeline/Flow Through mode-selectable by the user.
3.T
= C = Commercial Temperature Range. TA = I = Industrial Temperature Range.
A
4.GSI offers other versions this type of device in many different configurations and with a variety of different features, only some of which are
covered in this data sheet. See the GSI Technology web site (www.gsitechnology.com