IS25LQ016

IS25LQ016
16M-BIT
3V- QUAD SERIAL FLASH MEMORY WITH
MULTI-I/O SPI
DATA SHEET
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IS25LQ016
16M-BIT
3V- QUAD SERIAL FLASH MEMORY MULTI- I/O SPI
FEATURES
 Industry Standard Serial Interface
- IS25LQ016: 16M-bit/ 2M-byte
- 256-bytes per Programmable Page Standard
- Standard SPI/ Dual SPI/ Quad SPI
 High Performance Serial Flash (SPI)
- 104 MHz SPI/ 80 MHz Dual or Quad SPI
- 320 MHz equivalent Quad SPI
- 40MB/S Continuous Data Throughput
- Supports SPI Modes 0 and 3
- More than 100,000 erase/program cycles(1)
- More than 20-year data retention
 Efficient Read and Program modes
- Low Instruction Overhead Operations
- Continuous data read with Byte Wrap around
- Allows XIP operations (execute in place)
- Outperforms X16 Parallel Flash
 Low Power with Wide Temp. Ranges
- Single 2.3V to 3.6V Voltage Supply
- 10 mA Active Read Current
- 5 µA Standby Current
- Temp Grades:
Extended: -40°C to +105°C
Advanced Security Protection
- Software and Hardware Write Protection
- 256-Byte dedicated area, user-lockable, One
Time Programmable Memory (OTP)
 Industry Standard Pin-out & Pb-Free Packages
- JB = 8-pin SOIC 208mil
- JN = 8-pin SOIC 150mil
- JK = 8-pin WSON 6x5mm
- JL = 8-pin WSON 8x6mm
- JV = 8-pin VVSOP 150mil
- KGD (call factory)
 Flexible & Cost Efficient Memory Architecture
- Uniform 4K-byte Sector Erase
- Uniform 64K-byte Block Erase
- Program from 1 to 256 bytes
- Erase Suspend and Resume
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The IS25LQ016 (16M-bit) Serial Flash memory offers a storage solution with flexibility and performance in a
simplified pin count package. ISSI’s “Industry Standard Serial Interface” is for systems that have limited space,
pins, and power. The IS25LQ016 are accessed through a 4-wire SPI Interface consisting of a Serial Data Input
(Sl), Serial Data Output (SO), Serial Clock (SCK), and Chip Enable (CE#) pins, which also serve as multifunction I/O pins in Dual and Quad modes (see pin descriptions). The IS25xQ series of flash is ideal for code
shadowing to RAM, execute in place (XIP) operations, and storing non-volatile data.
The memory array is organized into programmable pages of 256-bytes each. The IS25LQ016 supports page
program mode where 1 to 256 bytes of data can be programmed into the memory with one command. Pages
can be erased in groups of 4K-byte sectors, 64K-byte blocks, and/or the entire chip. The uniform 4K-byte
sectors and 64K-byte blocks allow greater flexibility for a variety of applications requiring solid data retention.
The device supports the standard Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), Dual/Quad output (SPI), and Dual/Quad I/O
(SPI). Clock frequencies of up to 104MHz and 80MHz for Dual/Quad I/O modes allow for equivalent clock rates
of up to 320MHz (80MHz x 4) allowing up to 40MB/S of throughput. These transfer rates can outperform 16-bit
Parallel Flash memories allowing for efficient memory access for a XIP (execute in place) operation.
The IS25LQ016 is manufactured using industry leading non-volatile memory technology. The devices are
offered in industry standard lead-free packages. See Ordering Information for the density and package
combinations available.
1.
100,000 Continuous Chip and Block cycling, 100,000 Continuous Sector cycling
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Connection Diagrams
CE#
1
8
Vcc
CE#
SO (IO1)
2
7
3
6
SCK
4
5
2
7 HOLD#(IO3)
WP# (IO2) 3
GND
GND
8 Vcc
HOLD# (IO3)
SO (IO1)
WP# (IO2)
1
4
6 SCK
5 SI (IO0)
SI (IO0)
8-pin WSON 6x5mm (Package: JK)
8-pin WSON 8x6mm (Package: JL)
8-pin SOIC 208mil (Package: JB)
8-pin SOIC 150mil (Package: JN)
8-pin VVSOP 150mil (Package: JV)
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
SYMBOL
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Chip Enable: The Chip Enable (CE#) pin enables and disables the devices
operation. When CE# is high the device is deselected and output pins are in a high
impedance state. When deselected the devices non-critical internal circuitries power
down to allow minimal levels of power consumption while in a standby state.
CE#
INPUT
When CE# is pulled low the device will be selected and brought out of standby
mode. The device is considered active and instructions can be written to, data read,
and written to the device. After power-up, CE# must transition from high to low
before a new instruction will be accepted.
Keeping CE# in a high state deselects the device and switches it into its low power
state. Data will not be accepted when CE# is high.
Serial Data Input, Serial Output, and IOs (SI, SO, IO0, and IO1):
SI (IO0),
SO (IO1)
INPUT/OUTPUT
This device supports standard SPI, Dual SPI, and Quad SPI operation. Standard SPI
instructions use the unidirectional SI (Serial Input) pin to write instructions,
addresses, or data to the device on the rising edge of the Serial Clock (SCK).
Standard SPI also uses the unidirectional SO (Serial Output) to read data or status
from the device on the falling edge of the serial clock (SCK).
In Dual and Quad SPI mode, SI and SO become bidirectional IO pins to write
instructions, addresses or data to the device on the rising edge of the Serial Clock
(SCK) and read data or status from the device on the falling edge of SCK. Quad SPI
instructions use the WP# and HOLD# pins as IO2 and IO3 respectively.
WP# (IO2)
INPUT/OUTPUT
Write Protect: The WP# pin protects the Status Register from being written. When
the WP# is low the status registers are write-protected and vice-versa for high. When
the QE bit is set to “1”, the WP# pin (Write Protect) function is not available since this
pin is used for IO2.
Hold: Pauses serial communication by the master device without resetting the serial
sequence. When the QE bit of Status Register is set to “1”, HOLD# pin is not
available since it becomes IO3.
HOLD# (IO3)
INPUT/OUTPUT
The HOLD# pin allows the device to be paused while it is selected. The HOLD# pin
is active low. When HOLD# is in a low state, and CE# is low, the SO pin will be at
high impedance.
Device operation can resume when HOLD# pin is brought to a high state. When the
QE bit of Status Register is set for Quad I/O, the HOLD# pin function is not available
and becomes IO3 for Multi-I/O SPI mode.
SCK
INPUT
Vcc
POWER
GND
GROUND
NC
Unused
Serial Data Clock: Synchronized Clock for input and output timing operations.
Power: Device Core Power Supply
Ground: Connect to ground when referenced to Vcc
NC: Pins labeled “NC” stand for “No Connect” and should be left uncommitted.
Table 1. Pin Descriptions
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
CE#
SCK
SI (IO0)
SO (IO1)
WP# (IO2)
HOLD#(IO3)
Figure 1. Flash Block Diagram
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MEMORY CONFIGURATION
Table 2 below illustrates the memory architecture of the device and its block and sector addresses.
Memory Density
16Mbit
Block No.
Block Size
(Kbytes)
Block 0
64
Block 1
64
:
Block 7
Block 8
:
:
Block 15
Block 16
:
:
Block 31
:
64
64
:
:
64
64
:
:
64
Sector No.
Sector 0
Sector 1
:
Sector 15
Sector 16
Sector 17
:
Sector 31
:
Sector 127
Sector 128
:
:
Sector 255
Sector 256
:
:
Sector 511
Sector
Size
(Kbytes)
4
4
:
4
4
4
:
4
:
4
4
:
:
4
4
:
:
4
Address Range
000000h - 000FFFh
001000h - 001FFFh
:
00F000h - 00FFFFh
010000h - 010FFFh
011000h - 011FFFh
:
01F000h - 01FFFFh
:
070000h – 07FFFFh
080000h – 08FFFFh
:
:
0F0000h – 0FFFFFh
100000h – 10FFFFh
:
:
1F0000h – 1FFFFFh
Table 2. Block/Sector Addresses of IS25LQ016
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REGISTERS
STATUS REGISTER
Refer to Tables 3 and 4 for Status Register Format and protected. Refer to Table 5 for the Block Write
Status Register Bit Definitions.
Protection bit settings. When a defined combination of
BP3, BP2, BP1 and BP0 bits are set, the
The BP3, BP2, BP1, BP0, QE, and SRWD are noncorresponding memory area is protected. Any program
volatile memory cells that can be written by a Write
or erase operations to that area will be inhibited.
Status Register (WRSR) instruction. The default value
of the BP3, BP2, BP1, BP0, QE and SRWD bits are set Note: Chip Erase (CHIP_ER) instruction can be
to “0” from the factory. The Status Register can be
executed only if the Block Protection Bits are not set
read by the Read Status Register (RDSR). Refer to
and locked
Table 8 for the Instruction Set.
The function of Status Register bits are described as
follows:
WIP bit: The Write in Progress (WIP) bit is read-only,
and can be used to detect the progress or completion
of a program or erase operation. When the WIP bit is
“0”, the device is ready for a write status register,
program or erase operation. When the WIP bit is “1”,
the device is busy.
WEL bit: The Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit indicates
the status of the internal write enable latch. When the
WEL is “0”, the write enable latch is disabled, and all
write operations, including write status register, page
program, sector erase, block and chip erase operations
are inhibited. When the WEL bit is “1”, write operations
are allowed. The WEL bit is set by a Write Enable
(WREN) instruction. Each write register, program and
erase instruction must be preceded by a WREN
instruction. The WEL bit can be reset by a Write
Disable (WRDI) instruction. It will automatically reset
after the completion of a write instruction.
BP3, BP2, BP1, BP0 bits: The Block Protection (BP3,
BP2, BP1 and BP0) bits are used to define which
memory portion of the entire memory area should be
.
SRWD bit: The Status Register Write Disable (SRWD)
bits operate in conjunction with the Write Protection
(WP#) signal to provide a Hardware Protection Mode.
When the SRWD is set to “0”, the Status Register is
not write-protected. When the SRWD is set to “1” and
the WP# is pulled low (VIL), the bits of Status Register
(SRWD, BP3, BP2, BP1, BP0) become read-only, and
a WRSR instruction will be ignored. If the SRWD is set
to “1” and WP# is pulled high (VIH), the Status Register
can be changed by a WRSR instruction.
QE bit: The Quad Enable (QE) is a non-volatile bit in
the status register that allows Quad operation. When
the QE bit is set to “0”, the pin WP# and HOLD# are
enable. When the QE bit is set to “1”, the pin IO2 and
IO3 are enable.
WARNING: The QE bit should never be set to a 1
during standard SPI or Dual SPI operation if the WP#
or HOLD# pins are tied directly to the power supply or
ground.
Status Register
Bit 7
Bit 6
Bit 5
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
SRWD
QE
BP3
BP2
BP1
BP0
WEL
WIP
Default values
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
* The default value of the SRWD, QE, BP3, BP2, BP1, and BP0 are set to “0” from the factory.
Table 3. Status Register Format
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Bit
Name
Bit 0
WIP
Bit 1
WEL
Bit 2
Bit 3
Bit 4
Bit 5
BP0
BP1
BP2
BP3
Bit 6
QE
Bit 7
SRWD
Definition
Read/Write
NonVolatile
bit
R
No
R/W
No
R/W
Yes
R/W
Yes
R/W
Yes
Write In Progress Bit:
"0" indicates the device is ready
"1" indicates a write cycle is in progress and the device is busy
Write Enable Latch:
"0" indicates the device is not write enabled (default)
"1" indicates the device is write enabled
Block Protection Bit: (Table 5)
"0" indicates the specific blocks are not write-protected (default)
"1" indicates the specific blocks are write-protected
Quad Enable bit:
“0” indicates the Quad output function is disabled (default)
“1” indicates the Quad output function is enabled
Status Register Write Disable: (See Table 3)
"0" indicates the Status Register is not write-protected (default)
"1" indicates the Status Register is write-protected
Table 4. Status Register Bit Definition
BP3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Status Register Bits
BP2
BP1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
BP0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
16 Mbit- Protected Memory Area
Protected Blocks
Protected Portion
None
None
31
Upper 1/32
30 and 31
Upper 2/32
28 to 31
Upper 1/8
24 to 31
Upper 1/4
16 to 31
Upper 1/2
All blocks
All
0 to 15
0 to 23
0 to 27
0 to 29
0 to 30
All blocks (0 to 31)
Lower 1/2
Lower 3/4
Lower 7/8
Lower 15/16
Lower 31/32
All
Table 5. Block Write Protect Bits for IS25LQ016
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PROTECTION MODE
There are two types of write-protection
mechanisms: hardware and software. Both are
used to prevent incorrect operation in a possibly
noisy environment where data integrity cannot be
guaranteed.
HARDWARE WRITE-PROTECTION
The devices provide two hardware write-protection
features:
a. When inputting a program, erase or write status
register instruction, the number of clock pulses is
checked to determine whether it is a multiple of
eight before executing. Any incomplete instruction
command sequence will be ignored.
b. Write inhibit is 2.1V, all write sequence will be
ignored when Vcc drops below 2.1V.
c. The Write Protection (WP#) pin provides a
hardware write protection method for BP3, BP2,
BP1, BP0 and SRWD in the Status Register. Refer
to the STATUS REGISTER description.
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SOFTWARE WRITE PROTECTION
There are two types of software write protection
features:
a. Before the execution of any program, erase or
write status register instruction, the Write Enable
Latch (WEL) bit must be enabled by executing a
Write Enable (WREN) instruction. If the WEL bit is
not enabled first, the program, erase or write
register instruction will be ignored.
b. The Block Protection (BP3, BP2, BP1, BP0) bits
can control whether the entire memory area or just
a partial portion is write-protected.
SRWD
0
1
0
1
WP#
Low
Low
High
High
Status Register
Writable
Protected
Writable
Writable
Table 6. Hardware Write Protection on Status
Register
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SPI INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVICE OPERATION
The instruction set for controlling the device is located
in table 8 and can be fully controlled through the SPI
bus. Instructions can be initiated with the falling edge
of Chip Enable (CE#). The first byte of data clocked
into the SI pin provides the instruction code. Data on
the SI pin is sampled by SCKs (serial clock) rising
edge with the most significant bit (MSB) read first.
Instructions vary in length (bytes) and may be followed
by address bytes, data bytes, and or dummy bytes
(don’t care). Sometimes the instruction will require a
combination of commands to perform the function.
Read instructions can be completed after any clocked
bit. This design feature protects the device from
unwanted writes. The timing for each instruction is
illustrated in the following figures.
Table 7 contains the Manufacturing and Device IDs.
Product Identification
Manufacture ID1
Manufacturer ID
Manufacture ID2
Hex Code
9Dh
7Fh
Device ID1
14h
Device ID:
Instructions are read on the rising edge of SCK. A full
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Device ID2
45h
8-bits must be clocked with CE# pulled high at the byte
boundary before any command is accepted (expect for
Table 7. Manufacture and Device Identification
read).
Hex
Code
Instruction Name
Operation
RDID
JEDEC ID READ
RDMDID
WREN
WRDI
RDSR
WRSR
READ
FAST_READ
FRDO
FRDIO
FRQO
FRQIO
MR
ABh
9Fh
90h
06h
04h
05h
01h
03h
0Bh
3Bh
BBh
6Bh
EBh
FFh
Read Device ID and Release from power down
JEDEC ID Read- Manufacturer and Device ID
Read Manufacturer and Device ID
Write Enable
Write Disable
Read Status Register
Write Status Register
Read Data Bytes from Memory at Normal Read Mode
Read Data Bytes from Memory at Fast Read Mode
Fast Read Dual Output
Fast Read Dual I/O
Fast Read Quad Output
Fast Read Quad I/O
Mode Reset
PAGE_ PROG
02h
Page Program Data Bytes Into Memory
SECTOR_ER
D7h/20h
Sector Erase
BLOCK_ER
CHIP_ER
D8h
C7h/60h
Quad page program
32h
Erase suspend
Erase resume
75h
7Ah
Block Erase
Chip Erase
Page Program Data Bytes Into Memory with Quad
interface
Interrupts the system to pause an erase command
Resumes the erase command
PSIR
B1h
Program One Time Programmable Area (OTP)
RSIR
4Bh
Read One Time Programmable Area (OTP)
Table 8. Instruction Set
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Comman
d Cycle*
Maximum
Frequency
4 Bytes
1 Byte
4 Bytes
1 Byte
1 Byte
1 Byte
2 Bytes
4 Bytes
5 Bytes
5 Bytes
3 Bytes
5 Bytes
2 Bytes
2 Byte
4 Bytes
+ 256B
4 Bytes
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
33 MHz
104 MHz
80 MHz
80MHz
80 MHz
80MHz
80MHz
4 Bytes
1 Byte
4 Bytes
+ 256B
1 Byte
1 Byte
4 Bytes
+256B
4 Bytes
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
80 MHz
33 MHz
*Note 1. Command Cycle includes Instruction Byte
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HOLD OPERATION
The HOLD# pin In SPI and Dual SPI mode allow an
operation to be paused while it is actively selected
(CE# is low).
The HOLD function may be useful in cases where
the SPI data and clock signals are shared with
other devices. See example below, Configuring
Multiple SPI Devices and Modes (0 or 3).
The HOLD function is only available for SPI and
Dual SPI operations. To initiate a HOLD operation,
the device must be selected (CE# set low) and
HOLD# pin pulled low. The HOLD operation will
activate on the falling edge of the HOLD# signal if
SCK is already low. If the SCK is not already low
the HOLD condition will begin at the next falling
edge of SCK. Inputs to SI will be ignored and SO
will be in a high impedance state. The HOLD
condition will terminate on the rising edge of the
HOLD# signal if SCK signal is already low, if not,
HOLD condition will terminate at the next SCK
falling edge. The paused operation can now
continue.
CE#
tHLCH
tCHHL
tHHCH
SCK
tCHHH
tHZ
tLZ
SO
SI
HOLD#
Figure 2. HOLD Timing Diagram
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CONFIGURING MULTIPLE SPI DEVICES & MODE 0 AND 3 COMPATIBLE
Multiple devices can be connected together on the SPI
serial bus and controlled by a SPI Master controller.
Figures 3 and 4 shows how a microcontroller can be
connected to control multiple SPI devices.
SPI bus operation Modes 0 (0,0) and 3 (1,1) are
supported. The primary difference between Mode 0 and
Mode 3 is the normal state of the SCK signal when the
SPI bus master is in standby and data is not being
transferred to the Serial Flash.
The serial clock remains at “0” (SCK = 0) for Mode 0
and for Mode 3 the clock remains at “1” (SCK = 1).
Refer to Figure 3 and 4.
In both modes, the input data is latched on the rising
edge of Serial Clock (SCK), and the output data is
available from the falling edge of SCK.
These devices are designed to interface directly with
the synchronous Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) of
any controller equipped with a SPI interface.
For Mode 0 the CLK signal is normally low on the falling
and rising edges of CE#. For Mode 3 the CLK signal is
normally high on the falling and rising edges of CE#.
SDO
SPI Interface
(0,0) or (1,1)
SDI
SCK
SCK
SO
SI
SCK
SO
SI
SCK
SO
SI
SPI Master
(i.e. Microcontroller)
SPI Memory
Device
CS3
CS2
SPI Memory
Device
SPI Memory
Device
CS1
CE#
CE#
WP#
HOLD#
CE#
WP#
HOLD#
WP#
HOLD#
Note: 1. The Write Protect (WP #) and Hold (HOLD #) signals should be driven high or low as necessary.
Figure 3. Conceptual Diagram using an SPI Master with Multiple SPI Flash Memory Devices
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SCK
Mode 0 (0,0)
SCK
Mode 3 (1,1)
SI
MSB
Input mode
SO
MSB
Figure 4. SPI Mode 0 and 3
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RDID (ABh): READ DEVICE ID AND RELEASE FROM POWER-DOWN
The read device identification (RDID) instruction is for
reading out an 8-bit Electronic Signature whose value
is shown in Table 7 as Device ID1. The RDID
instruction code is followed by three dummy bytes, for
a total of four command cycles, each bit being
latched-in on SI during the rising edge of SCK. Then
Device ID1 is shifted out on SO with the MSB first,
each bit being shifted out during the falling edge of
SCK. The RDID instruction is ended when CE# goes
high. Device ID1 outputs repeatedly if clock cycles
continue on SCK and CE# is held low. To release the
device from the RDID instruction, drive CE# high as
shown in figure 5.
The RDID instruction can also release the device from
the power-down state. It is a multi-purpose instruction.
To release the device from the power-down state, the
instruction is issued by driving the CE# pin low and
shifting the instruction code “ABh” and driving CE#
high. The CE# pin must remain high during the tRES
time duration before the device will resume normal
operation and other instructions are accepted.
If the Release from Power-down instruction is issued
while an Erase, Program or Write cycle is in process
the instruction is ignored and will not have any effects
on the current cycle.
The JEDEC ID read instruction is recommended for
new designs.
CE#
0
1
7
8
9
38
31
46 47
39
54
SCK
INSTRUCTION
SI
SO
3 Dummy Bytes
1010 1011b
HIGH IMPEDANCE
Device ID1
Device ID1
Device ID1
Read Device ID
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TRES
Release from Power-Down
Figure 5. Read Device ID (Top Diagram) and Release from Power-Down (Bottom Diagram)
JEDEC ID READ (9Fh): Read Manufacture Product Identification by JEDEC ID
For compatibility reasons several instructions are
The command shifts out the most significant bit on the
available for electronically obtaining the identity of the
falling edge of SCK.
device. The JEDEC ID read command was adopted to
allow compatibility and identification.
If CE# stays low after the last bit of Device ID2 the
electronic identification is repeated continuously until
This instruction is initiated by driving the CE# pin low
CE# is pulled high.
and shifting the instruction code “9Fh”. The JEDEC ID
READ instruction allows the user to read Manufacturer
ID1, Device ID1, and Device ID2.
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Figure 6. Read Product Identification by JEDEC ID READ Sequence
RDMDID (90h): READ DEVICE MANUFACTURER AND DEVICE ID OPERATION
The Read Device Manufacturer and Device ID
instruction is very similar to the RDID instruction. The
RDMDID instruction is initiated by driving the CE# pin
low and shifting the instruction code “90h” followed by
three bytes. Two dummy bytes plus one address byte
(A7~A0), each bit being latched-in on SI during the
rising edge of SCK.
The Manufacture and Device ID can be read
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continuously, alternating from one to the others. The
instruction is completed by driving CE# high.
If the last bit (A7~A0) is initially set to 0, then
Manufacture ID1 -> Device ID1 -> Manufacture ID2 is
shifted out on SO with the MSB first. Each bit shifted
out during the falling edge of SCK. If A0 = 1, then the
output sequence becomes Device ID1 -> Manufacture
ID1 -> Manufacture ID2.
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CE#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
SCK
28
29
30
31
1
A0
...
3 - BYTE ADDRESS
SIO
INSTRUCTION = 1001 0000b
23
22
43
... 3
21
2
HIGH IMPEDANCE
SO
CE#
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
7
6
5
44
45
46
47
2
1
0
SCK
SIO
Data Out1
SO
7
6
5
4
3
Data Out2
2
1
0
4
3
Figure 7. Read Product Identification by RDMDID READ Sequence
Figure 7. (cont.) Read Product Identification by RDMDID READ Sequence
Note :
1. ADDRESS A0 = 0, will output the Manufacture ID1 -> Device ID1 -> Manufacture ID2
2. ADDRESS A0 = 1, will output the Device ID1 -> Manufacture ID1 -> Manufacture ID2
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WREN (06h): WRITE ENABLE OPERATION
The Write Enable (WREN) instruction is used to set the
Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit. The WEL bit is reset to
the write protected state after power-up. The WEL bit
must be write enabled before any write operation,
including sector, block erase, chip erase, page
program, and write status register. The WEL bit will be
reset to the write-protect state automatically upon
completion of a write operation. The WREN instruction
is required before any above operation is executed.
Figure 8. Write Enable Sequence
WRDI (04h): WRITE DISABLE OPERATION
The Write Disable instruction resets the Write Enable
reset after power-up and upon completion of the Write
Latch (WEL) bit in the Status Register to a 0. The Write Status Register, Page Program, Quad Page Program,
Disable instruction is entered by driving CE# low,
Sector Erase, Block Erase and Chip Erase.
shifting the instruction code “04h” into the SI pin and
then driving CE# high. The WEL bit is automatically
Figure 9. Write Disable Sequence
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RDSR (05h): READ STATUS REGISTER OPERATION
The Read Status Register (RDSR) instruction provides
access to the Status Register. During the execution of
a program, erase or write status register operation, all
other instructions will be ignored except the RDSR
instruction, which can be used to check the progress or
completion of an operation by reading the WIP bit of
the Status Register.
The instruction is entered by driving CE# low and
shifting the instruction code “05h”into the SI pin on the
rising edge of SCK. The status register bits are then
shifted out on the SO pin at the falling edge of SCK
with most significant bit (MSB) first.
The Read Status Register instruction may be used at
any time, even while a Program, Erase or Write Status
Register cycle is in progress. This allows the WIP
status bit to be checked to determine when the cycle is
complete and if the device can accept another
instruction. The Status Register can be read
continuously. The instruction is completed by driving
CE# high.
Figure 10. Read Status Register Sequence
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WRSR (01h): WRITE STATUS REGISTER OPERATION
The Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction allows
the Status Register to be written. A Write Enable
instruction must previously have been executed for the
device to accept the Write Status Register Instruction
(Status Register bit WEL must equal 1). Once write
enabled, the instruction is entered by driving CE# low,
sending the instruction code “01h”, and then writing the
status register data into the non-volatile BP3, BP2,
BP1, BP0, QE, and SRWD bits. The user can enable
or disable the block protection and status register write
protection features by writing “0”s or “1”s.
Figure 11. Write Status Register Sequence
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READ (03h): READ DATA OPERATION
The READ instruction code is transmitted via the SI
line, followed by three address bytes (A23 - A0) of
the first memory location to be read. A total of 24
address bits are shifted in, but only AMS (most
significant address) - A0 are decoded. The
remaining bits (A23 – AMS) are ignored. The first
byte addressed can be at any memory location.
Upon completion, any data on the Sl pin will be
ignored. Refer to Table 9 for the related Address
Key.
The first byte data (D7 - D0) addressed is then
shifted out on the SO line, MSB first. A single byte
of data, or up to the whole memory array, can be
read out in one READ instruction. The address is
automatically incremented after each byte of data is
Address
AN (AMS – A0)
Don't Care Bits
shifted out. The read operation can be terminated at
any time by driving CE# high (VIH). When the
highest address of the devices is reached, the
address counter will roll over to the 000000h
address, allowing the entire memory to be read in
one continuous READ instruction.
If a Read Data instruction is issued while an Erase,
Program, or Write cycle is in process (WIP=1) the
instruction is ignored and will not have any effects
on the current cycle.
The Read Data instruction allows clock rates from
D.C. to a maximum of fC (see AC Electrical
Characteristics).
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A21 - A0
A23 – A22
Table 9. Address Key
Figure 12. Read Data Sequence
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FAST_READ (0Bh): FAST READ DATA OPERATION
The FAST_READ instruction code is followed by three
address bytes (A23 - A0) and a dummy byte (8 clocks),
transmitted via the SI line, with each bit latched-in
during the rising edge of SCK. The dummy byte allows
the devices internal circuits additional time for setting
up the initial address. During the dummy cycle the data
value on the SI pin is a “don’t care”.
The FAST_READ instruction is similar to the Read
Data instruction except that it can operate at the
highest possible frequency of fCT (see AC Electrical
Characteristics).
Figure 13. Fast Read Data Sequence
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FRDO (3Bh): FAST READ DUAL OUTPUT OPERATION
The Fast Read Dual Output (3Bh) instruction is similar
to the standard Fast_Read (0Bh) instruction except
that data is output on two pins. This allows data to be
transferred from the device at twice the rate of
standard SPI devices. The Fast Read Dual Output
instruction is ideal for quickly downloading code.
Similar to the Fast_Read instruction, FRDO instruction
can operate at the highest possible frequency of fCT
(see AC Electrical Characteristics).
address. The input data during the dummy byte is
“don’t care”.
The first byte addressed can be at any memory
location. The address is automatically incremented
after each byte of data is shifted out. When the highest
address is reached, the address counter will roll over to
the 000000h address, allowing the entire memory to be
read with a single FRDO instruction. FRDO instruction
is terminated by driving CE# high (VIH). If a FRDO
This is accomplished by adding 1 dummy byte after the instruction is issued while an Erase, Program or Write
24-bit address as. The dummy cycle allow the device's cycle is in process (WIP=1) the instruction is ignored
internal circuits additional time for setting up the initial
and will not have any effects on the current cycle
CE#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
SCK
28
30
31
2
1
0
29
...
3 - BYTE ADDRESS
SI
INSTRUCTION = 0011 1011b
23
22 21
... 3
HIGH IMPEDANCE
SO
CE#
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
6
4
2
0
6
4
2
0
6
1
7
SCK
IO0
HIGH IMPEDANCE
DATA OUT 1
IO1
HIGH IMPEDANCE
7
5
3
DATA OUT 2
1
7
5
3
Figure 14. Fast Read Dual-Output Sequence
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FRDIO (BBh): FAST READ DUAL I/O OPERATION
The FRDIO instruction is similar to the FRDO
instruction, but allows the address bits to be input two
bits at a time. This may allow for code to be executed
directly from the SPI in some applications (XIP).
The FRDIO instruction code is followed by three
address bytes (A23 – A0) and a mode byte,
transmitted via the IO0 and IO1 lines, with each pair of
bits latched-in during the rising edge of SCK. The
address MSB is input on IO1, the next bit on IO0, and
continues to shift in alternating on the two pins. The
mode byte contains the value Ax, where x is a “don’t
care” value.
The MSB is output on IO1, while simultaneously the
next bit is output on IO0.
The first byte addressed can be at any memory
location. The address is automatically incremented
after each byte of data is shifted out. When the highest
address is reached, the address counter will roll over to
the 000000h address, allowing the entire memory to be
read with a single FRDIO instruction. FRDIO
instruction is terminated by driving CE# high (VIH).
The device remains in this mode until it receives a
Mode Reset (FFh) command. In subsequent FRDIO
execution, the command code is not input, saving
The first data byte addressed is shifted out on the IO1 timing cycles. If a FRDIO instruction is issued while an
and IO0 lines, with each pair of bits shifted out at a
Erase, Program or Write cycle is in process (WIP=1)
maximum frequency fCT, during the falling edge of SCK. the instruction is ignored and will not have any effects
on the current cycle
CE#
0
2
1
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
10
SCK
11
18
19
20
21
...
3 - BYTE ADDRESS
IO0
INSTRUCTION = 1011 1011b
MODE BITS
22
21
19
... 2
0
6
4
23
22
20
... 3
1
7
5
IO1
CE#
22
23
24
25
26
6
4
2
27
28
29
30
4
2
31
SCK
IO0
0
6
DATA OUT 1
IO1
7
5
3
0
6
1
7
DATA OUT 2
1
7
5
3
Figure 15. Fast Read Dual I/O Sequence (with command decode cycles)
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CE#
0
1
2
SCK
3
10
11
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
6
4
2
0
6
4
...
3 - BYTE ADDRESS
IO0
12
22
21 19
... 2
MODE BITS
0
6
4
DATA OUT 1
IO1
23 22
20
... 3
1
7
5
7
5
3
DATA OUT 2
1
7
5
Figure 16. Fast Read Dual I/O Sequence (without command decode cycles)
FRQO (6Bh): FAST READ QUAD OUTPUT OPERATION
The FRQO instruction code is followed by three
address bytes (A23 – A0) and a dummy byte (8
clocks), transmitted via the SI line, with each bit
latched-in during the rising edge of SCK. The first data
byte addressed is shifted out on the IO3, IO2, IO1 and
IO0 lines, with each group of four bits shifted out at a
maximum frequency fCT, during the falling edge of SCK.
The first bit (MSB) is output on IO3, while
simultaneously the second bit is output on IO2, and the
third bit is output on IO1, etc.
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The first byte addressed can be at any memory
location. The address is automatically incremented
after each byte of data is shifted out. When the highest
address is reached, the address counter will roll over to
the 000000h address, allowing the entire memory to be
read with a single FRQO instruction. FRQO instruction
is terminated by driving CE# high (VIH). If a FRQO
instruction is issued while an Erase, Program or Write
cycle is in process (WIP=1) the instruction is ignored
and will not have any effects on the current cycle.
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CE#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
SCK
28
30
31
2
1
0
47
48
29
...
3 - BYTE ADDRESS
SI
INSTRUCTION = 0110 1011b
23
22 21
42
43
... 3
HIGH IMPEDANCE
SO
CE#
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
44
45
46
SCK
DATA OUT 1
IO0
IO1
HIGH IMPEDANCE
IO2
HIGH IMPEDANCE
IO3
DATA OUT 2
...
DATA OUT n
4
0
4
0
4
0
4
0
4
5
1
5
1
5
1
5
1
5
6
2
6
2
6
2
6
2
6
7
3
7
3
7
3
7
3
7
Figure 17. Fast Read Quad-Output Sequence
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FRQIO (EBh): FAST READ QUAD I/O OPERATION
The FRQIO instruction is similar to the FRQO
instruction, but allows the address bits to be input four
bits at a time. This may allow for code to be executed
directly from the device in some applications (XIP).
The FRQIO instruction code is followed by three
address bytes (A23 – A0) and a mode byte,
transmitted via the IO0, IO1, IO2, and IO3 lines, with
each group of four bits simultaneously latched-in
during the rising edge of SCK. The mode byte contains
the value Ax, where x is a “don’t care” value. After four
dummy clocks, the first data byte addressed is shifted
out. Each group of four bits are shifted out at a
maximum frequency fCT during the falling edge of SCK.
Figure 18 illustrates the timing sequence.
The first byte addressed can be at any memory
location. The address is automatically incremented
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after each byte of data is shifted out. When the highest
address is reached, the address counter will roll over to
the 000000h address, allowing the entire memory to be
read with a single FRQIO instruction. FRQIO
instruction is terminated by driving CE# high.
The device expects the next operation to be another
FRQIO and will remain in this mode until it receives a
Mode Reset (FFh) command. In subsequent FRDIO
execution, the command code does not need to be
entered thus reducing the overhead for fast data
readout. See Figure 19.
If a FRQIO instruction is issued while an Erase,
Program or Write cycle is in process (WIP=1) the
instruction is ignored and will not have any effects on
the current cycle.
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CE#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
SCK
3 - BYTE ADDRESS
IO0
INSTRUCTION = 1110 1011b
20
16 12
MODE BITS
8
4
0
4
IO1
21 17
13
9
5
1
5
IO2
22 18
14
10
6
2
6
IO3
23 19
15
11
7
3
7
CE#
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
SCK
4 dummy cycles
DATA OUT 1 DATA OUT 2 DATA OUT 3 DATA OUT 4
IO0
4
0
4
0
4
0
4
0
4
IO1
5
1
5
1
5
1
5
1
5
IO2
6
2
6
2
6
2
6
2
6
IO3
7
3
7
3
7
3
7
3
7
Figure 18. Fast Read Quad I/O Sequence (with command decode cycles)
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CE#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
SCK
3 - BYTE ADDRESS MODE BITS 4 Dummy Clock
IO0
20
16 12
8
4
0
4
IO1
21
17
13
9
5
1
5
IO2
22
18
14
10
6
2
6
IO3
23
19
15
11
7
3
7
DATA OUT 1
DATA OUT 2
Figure 19. Fast Read Quad I/O Sequence (without command decode cycles)
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MR (FFh): MODE RESET OPERATION
The Mode Reset command is used to conclude
subsequent FRDIO and FRQIO operations. It
resets the Mode bits to a value that is not Ax. It
should only be executed after an FRDIO or FRQIO
operation and is recommended as the first
command after a system reset.
Figure 20 illustrates the difference in timing
sequence for a Mode Reset issued after the FRDIO
or FRQIO operation.
Mode Reset for
Dual I/O
Mode Reset for
Quad I/O
CE#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
SCK
SIO
SI
SO
INSTRUCTION = 1111 1111b
INSTRUCTION = 1111 1111b
HIGH IMPEDANCE
Figure 20. Mode Reset Command
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PAGE_PROG (02h): PAGE PROGRAM OPERATION
The Page Program (PAGE_PROG) instruction allows
from 1 to 256 bytes of data to be programmed into the
device with a single operation. Memory areas
protected by the Block Protection bits (BP3, BP2, BP1,
and BP0) cannot be programmed. A PAGE_PROG
instruction which attempts to program into a page that
is write-protected will be ignored. The Write Enable
Latch (WEL) bit must be set to 1 before the execution
of a PAGE_PROG instruction.
Once the device is selected (CE# = low) the
PAGE_PROG instruction code, three address bytes,
and program data (1 to 256 bytes) are input via the Sl
line. Program operation will start immediately after CE#
is pulled high.
If more than 256 bytes of data are sent to a page, the
address counter rolls over within the same page, and
any previously latched in data is overwritten.
The Page Program operation does not need to start at
any specific address and can be used to partially write
a page. If the end of the page is reached, the address
will wrap around to the beginning of the page and any
previous data will be overwritten.
During a program operation, all instructions will be
ignored except the RDSR instruction. The progress or
completion of the program operation can be
determined by reading the WIP bit of the Status
Register via a RDSR instruction. If the WIP bit is “1”,
the program operation is still in progress. If WIP bit is
“0”, the program operation has completed.
Note: A program operation can alter “1”s into “0”s, but
an erase operation is required to change “0”s back to
“1”s. A byte cannot be reprogrammed without first
erasing the whole sector or block.
Figure 21. Page Program Sequence
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Quad Page Program (32h): Quad Input Page Program Operation
The Quad Page Program instruction allows from 1 to
256 bytes of data to be programmed into the device
with a single operation. Memory areas protected by
the Block Protection bits (BP3, BP2, BP1, and BP0)
cannot be programmed. A Quad Page Program
instruction which attempts to program into a page
that is write-protected will be ignored. Before the
execution of the Quad Page Program instruction, the
QE bit in the status register must be set to “1”, and
the Write Enable Latch (WEL) must be enabled
through a Write Enable (WREN) instruction.
.
Once the device is selected (CE# = low) the Quad
Page Program instruction code, three address bytes,
and program data (1 to 256 bytes) via the four pins
(IO0, IO1, IO2 and IO3). Program operation will start
immediately after CE# is pulled high.
The Quad Page Program operation does not need to
start at any specific address and can be used to
partially write a page. If the end of the page is
reached, the address will wrap around to the
beginning of the page and any previous data will be
overwritten.
During a program operation, all instructions will be
ignored except the RDSR instruction. The progress
or completion of the program operation can be
determined by reading the WIP bit of the Status
Register via a RDSR instruction. If the WIP bit is “1”,
the program operation is still in progress. If the WIP
bit is “0”, the program operation has completed.
Note: A program operation can alter “1”s into “0”s,
but an erase operation is required to change “0”s
back to “1”s. A byte cannot be reprogrammed without
first erasing the whole sector or block.
If more than 256 bytes of data are sent to a page, the
address counter rolls over within the same page, and
any previously latched in data is overwritten.
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CE#
0
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SCK
11
28
29
30
31
1
0
...
3 - BYTE ADDRESS
IO0
INSTRUCTION = 0101
0010b
00110010b
23
22 21
... 3
2
IO1
IO2
IO3
CE#
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
0
4
0
4
SCK
DATA IN 1
IO0
DATA IN 2
...
DATA IN n
0
4
0
4
5
1
5
1
5
1
5
1
5
IO2
6
2
6
2
6
2
6
2
6
IO3
7
3
7
3
7
3
7
3
7
IO1
4
Figure 22. Quad Page Program Sequence
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ERASE OPERATION
The memory array is organized into uniform 4 Kbyte
sectors or 64 Kbyte uniform blocks (a block consists of
sixteen adjacent sectors).
BLOCK_ER (D8h):
BLOCK ERASE OPERATION
The Block Erase (BLOCK_ER) instruction erases a 64
Kbyte block. Before the execution of a BLOCK_ER
Before a byte can be reprogrammed, the sector or
instruction the Write Enable Latch (WEL) must be set
block that contains the byte must be erased (erasing
via a Write Enable (WREN) instruction. The WEL is
sets bits to “1”). In order to erase the devices, there are
reset automatically after the completion of a block
three erase instructions available: Sector Erase
erase operation.
(SECTOR_ER), Block Erase (BLOCK_ER) and Chip
Erase (CHIP_ER). A sector erase operation allows any
A BLOCK_ER instruction is entered after CE# is pulled
individual sector to be erased without affecting the data
low to select the device and stays low during the entire
in other sectors. A block erase operation erases any
instruction sequence. The BLOCK_ER instruction code
individual block. A chip erase operation erases the
and three address bytes are input via SI. Erase
whole memory array of a device. A sector erase, block
operation will start immediately after CE# is pulled
erase, or chip erase operation can be executed prior to
high. The internal control logic automatically handles
any programming operation.
the erase voltage and timing. Refer to Figure 24 for
Block Erase Sequence.
During an erase operation all instruction will be ignored
except the Read Status Register (RDSR) instruction.
The progress or completion of the erase operation can
CHIP_ER COMMAND (C7h/60h):
be determined by reading the WIP bit in the Status
Register using a RDSR instruction. If the WIP bit is “1”,
the erase operation is still in progress. If the WIP bit is CHIP ERASE OPERATION
The CHIP_ER instruction supports dual instructions of
“0”, the erase operation has been completed.
C7h or 60h. Before the execution of CHIP_ER
instruction, the Write Enable Latch (WEL) must be set
via a Write Enable (WREN) instruction. The WEL is
SECTOR_ER (D7h/20h):
reset automatically after completion of a chip erase
operation.
SECTOR ERASE OPERATION
The SECTOR_ER instruction supports dual
The CHIP_ER instruction is entered after CE# is pulled
instructions of D7h or 20h and erases a 4 Kbyte sector.
low to select the device and stays low during the entire
Before the execution of a SECTOR_ER instruction the
instruction sequence. The CHIP_ER instruction code is
Write Enable Latch (WEL) must be set via a Write
input via SI. Erase operation will start immediately after
Enable (WREN) instruction. The WEL bit is reset
CE# is pulled high. The internal control logic
automatically after the completion of an erase
automatically handles the erase voltage and timing.
operation.
Refer to Figure 25 for Chip Erase Sequence.
The SECTOR_ER instruction is entered after CE# is
pulled low to select the device and stays low during the
entire instruction sequence. The SECTOR_ER
instruction code and three address bytes are input via
SI. Erase operation will start immediately after CE# is
pulled high. The internal control logic automatically
handles the erase voltage and timing. Refer to Figure
23 for Sector Erase Sequence.
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Figure 23. Sector Erase Sequence
Figure 24. Block Erase Sequence
Figure 25. Chip Erase Sequence
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One Time Programmable Secure Area (OTP) : 255 Bytes of OTP + 1 Control Byte
PSIR (B1h): Program Security Information instruction
The PSIR command is used to program the 255 Bytes (plus one additional control Byte) of secured memory
area set aside for one time programmable security area. Information can be stored in the array but not altered.
Passcodes, Unique IDs, Identifiers, etc. can be stored in this area to prevent counterfeiting or even unwanted
access. Before instructions can be accepted a write enable (WREN) instruction must have been previously
executed to set the write enable latch (WEL) bit. Once the device has been selected via the CE# pin, the
instruction code is followed by three address bytes to program the secured area and up to 255 bytes of data
(plus 1 control Byte) to the SI line. CE# pin must be pulled high after the eighth bits of the last data byte has
been latched in, otherwise the instruction is not executed. If more than 255 bytes of data + 1 Control Byte is sent
to the secured area the address counter may roll over and re-write the secured information.
Warning: Do not attempt to write more than the 256 Bytes to the OTP area
After CE# pin is driven high, the self-timed page program cycle (whose duration is tpotp) is initiated. While the
program PSIR cycle is in progress, the status register may be read to check the value of the write in progress
(WIP) bit. The write in progress (WIP) bit is 1 during the self-timed program cycle, and it is 0 when it is
completed. At some unspecified time before the cycle is complete, the write enable latch (WEL) bit is reset.
CE#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
10
11
28
29
30
31
2
1
0
...
SCK
SI
INSTRUCTION = 1011 0001b
23
22
MSB
...
21
24-bit address
CE#
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
...
SCK
MSB
SI
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Data Byte 1
7
6
5
Data Byte 2
...
Data Byte n
Note: 1  n  256
2. The security area is from 000000h to 0000FEh.
3. The protection lock bit is in the address 0000FFh
Figure 26. Program Security Information Row Sequence
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Locking the Secure (OTP) Memory
Bit 0 of byte 256 is used to permanently lock the OTP memory array.
1. When bit 0 of byte 256 = ’1’, the 255 bytes of the OTP memory array can be programmed.
2. When bit 0 of byte 256 = ‘0’, the 255 bytes of the OTP memory array is read-only and cannot be
programmed anymore.
Once bit 0 of the control byte has been programmed to ‘0’, it can no longer be set to ‘1’.
Therefore, as soon as bit 0 of byte 256 (control byte) is set to ‘0’, the 255 bytes of the OTP memory array
permanently become read-only.
Any program instruction issued while an erase, program, or write cycle is in progress is rejected without having
any effect on the current instruction.
OTP control byte
Byte
Byte
Byte255
255 Byte256
256
Byte1 Byte2
X
X
X
X
X
Bit 1~bit 7 do not care
X
X
Bit 0
When bit 0 = 0
the 256 OTP bytes
become read only
Figure 27. Control Byte to lock security memory
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RSIR (4Bh): Read Security Information Area
The RSIR instruction reads the security memory. There is no rollover mechanism while reading the secured
area. The read instruction must be sent with the maximum of 65 bytes to read, once the 65th byte has been read,
the same (65th) byte continues being read on the SO pin revealing the locked or unlocked status of the Control
Byte.
CE#
0
2
1
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
10
11
28
29
30
31
2
1
0
32
33
7
6
34
35
36
37
38 39
4
3
2
1
...
SCK
SI
INSTRUCTION = 0100 1011b
23
22
MSB
21
...
24-bit address
SO
5
0
Data Out0
CE#
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
...
SCK
SI
MSB
SO
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Data outpur 1
7
6
5
Data output 2
...
Data output N
Note: 1  n  256
2. The security area is from 000000h to 0000FEh.
3. The protection lock bit is in the address 0000FFh
Figure 28. Read Security information instruction
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Erase Suspend (75h)
The Erase Suspend instruction (75h) allows the system to interrupt a Sector Erase or Block Erasure. Erase
instructions (20h, D7h, D8h, C7h, 60h) are not allowed during the Erase Suspend instruction. Erase Suspend is
valid only during the Sector or Block erase operations. If Erase Suspend is issued during a chip erase operation
it will be ignored.
A maximum time of Tws (See AC Characteristics) is required to elapse before any instructions are issued. The
WEL bit in the Status Register will clear to 0 after an Erase Suspend instruction.
Unexpected power off during the Erase suspend state will reset the device and release the suspend state. The
data within the page, sector, or block that was being suspended may become corrupted.
Figure 29. Erase Suspend Instruction shown with 75h
Erase Resume (7Ah)
The Erase Resume instruction must be written to resume the Sector Erase and Block Erase instruction. Read
WIP bit in the Status register or wait the specified time TSE and TBE. The total time before and after a suspend
function will not exceed TSE or TBE when resuming a sector erase or block erase respectively. Resume
instructions will be ignored if a /Erase Suspend operation is still active.
Resume instruction is ignored if the previous Erase Suspend operation was interrupted by an unexpected power
off.
Figure 30. Erase Resume Instruction 7Ah
*Note:
1. 500ns delay needed from write command to suspend command
2. 1ms delay needed from Erase Resume to Erase Suspend
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SECTOR LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTIONS
SECTOR UNLOCK OPERATION (SECUNLOCK, 26h)
The Sector Unlock command allows the user to select a specific sector to allow program and erase operations.
This instruction is effective when the blocks are designated as write-protected through the BP0, BP1, BP2, and
BP3 bits in the Status Register. Only one sector can be enabled at any time. If many SECUNLOCK commands
are input, only the last sector designated by the last SECUNLOCK command will be unlocked. The instruction
code is followed by a 24-bit address specifying the target sector, but A0 through A11 are not decoded. The
remaining sectors within the same block remain as read-only.
Figure 8.30 Sector Unlock Sequence
CE #
Mode 3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
...
28
29
30
31
1
0
SCK
Mode 0
3-byte Address
SI
SO
Instruction = 26h
23
22
21
...
3
2
High Impedance
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SECTOR LOCK OPERATION (SECLOCK, 24h)
The Sector Lock command relocks a sector that was previously unlocked by the Sector Unlock command. The
instruction code does not require an address to be specified, as only one sector can be enabled at a time. The
remaining sectors within the same block remain in read-only mode.
Figure 8.31 Sector Lock Sequence
CE #
Mode 3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SCK
Mode 0
SI
SO
Instruction = 24h
High Impedance
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)
Storage Temperature
Standard Package
Lead-free Package
Input Voltage with Respect to Ground on All Pins (2)
All Output Voltage with Respect to Ground
VCC (2)
Surface Mount Lead Soldering Temperature
-55oC to +125oC
240oC for 3 Seconds
260oC for 3 Seconds
-0.5 V to VCC + 0.5 V
-0.5 V to VCC + 0.5 V
-0.5 V to +6.0 V
Table 10. Absolute Max Ratings
Notes:
1. Applied conditions greater than those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to
the device. This is a stress rating only. The functional operation of the device conditions that exceed those
indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
condition for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2. Maximum DC voltage on input or I/O pins is VCC + 0.5 V. During voltage transitions, input or I/O pins may
overshoot VCC by + 2.0 V for a period of time not to exceed 20 ns. Minimum DC voltage on input or I/O pins is
-0.5 V. During voltage transitions, input or I/O pins may undershoot GND by -2.0 V for a period of time not to
exceed 20 ns.
DC AND AC OPERATING RANGE
Part Number
Operating Temperature
Vcc Power Supply
Extended Grade
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-40oC to 105oC
2.30 V – 3.60 V
Table 11. Voltage and Temperature Ratings
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DC CHARACTERISTICS
Applicable over recommended operating range from:
TAC = -40°C to +105°C, VCC = 2.30 V to 3.60 V (unless otherwise noted).
Symbol
ICC1
ICC2
ISB1
ISB2
ILI
ILO
VIL
VIH
VOL
VOH
Parameter
Vcc Active Read Current
Vcc Program/Erase Current
Vcc Standby Current CMOS
Vcc Standby Current TTL
Input Leakage Current
Output Leakage Current
Input Low Voltage
Input High Voltage
Output Low Voltage
Output High Voltage
Condition
VCC = 3.60V at 33 MHz, SO = Open
VCC = 3.60V at 33 MHz, SO = Open
VCC = 3.60V, CE# = VCC
VCC = 3.60V, CE# = VIH to VCC
VIN = 0V to VCC
VIN = 0V to VCC, TAC = 0oC to 130oC
Min
-0.5
0.7VCC
2.30V < VCC <
3.60V
IOL = 2.1 mA
IOH = -100 µA
VCC – 0.2
Typ
10
15
5
Max
15
30
30
3
1
1
0.3Vcc
VCC+0.3
0.45
Units
mA
mA
µA
mA
µA
µA
V
V
V
V
Table 12. DC Characteristics Table
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AC CHARACTERISTICS
Applicable over recommended operating range from TA = -40°C to +105°C, VCC = 2.30 V to 3.60 V
CL = 1 TTL Gate and 30 pF (unless otherwise noted).
Symbol
fCT
fC
tRI
tFI
tCKH
tCKL
tCEH
tCS
tCH
tDS
tDH
tHS
tHD
tV
tOH
tLZ
tHZ
tDIS
tSE
tBE
tCE
tPP
tVCS
tres
tw
TWS
Parameter
SPI
Clock Frequency for fast read
mode
Dual/Quad SPI
Clock Frequency for read mode
Input Rise Time
Input Fall Time
SCK High Time
SCK Low Time
CE# High Time
CE# Setup Time
CE# Hold Time
Data In Setup Time
Data in Hold Time
Hold Setup Time
Hold Time
Output Valid
Output Hold Time Normal Mode
Hold to Output Low Z
Hold to Output High Z
Output Disable Time
Sector Erase Time (4KB)
Block Erase Time (64KB)
Chip Erase Time (16Mb)
Page Program Time
VCC Set-up Time
Time required after release from Power Down
Write Status Register time
CE# High to next Instruction after Suspend
Min
0
0
0
Typ
Max
104
80
33
8
8
4
4
25
10
5
2
2
15
15
8
0
75
300
5
0.5
200
200
100
450
1500
10
2
-5
3
50
20
Units
MHz
MHz
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ms
ms
s
ms
µs
µs
ms
µs
Table 13. AC Characteristics Table
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AC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Figure 31. SERIAL INPUT/OUTPUT TIMING (1)
Note: 1. For SPI Mode 0 (0,0)
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AC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Figure 32. HOLD TIMING
PIN CAPACITANCE (f = 1 MHz, T = 25°C )
CIN
COUT
Typ
4
8
Max
6
12
Units
pF
pF
Conditions
VIN = 0 V
VOUT = 0 V
Note: These parameters are characterized but not 100% tested.
Table. 14 Pin Capacitance
30pF
Figure 33. Output load test and input test waveform and measurement levels
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POWER-UP AND POWER-DOWN
At Power-up and Power-down, the device must not
be selected until Vcc reaches Vcc(min) during
power-up and tVCE has elapsed or Vcc has
reached Vss at Power-down.
still below Vcc(min). No instructions should be sent
until:
- Vcc passes the VWI threshold and tPUW delay
has elapsed
- Vcc passed the Vcc(min) level and tVCE delay
has elapsed
For most applications it is recommended that a
simple pull-up resistor on CE# can be used to
insure safe and proper Power-up and Power-down
sequences.
At Power-up, the device is in the following state:
- The device is in the Standby mode
- The Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset
To avoid data corruption and inadvertent write
operations during power up, a Power On Reset
(POR) circuit is incorporated. The logic inside the
device holds reset while Vcc is less than the POR
threshold value (Vwi) during power up, the device
does not respond to
any instruction until a time delay of tPUW has
elapsed after the moment that Vcc rises above the
VWI threshold. However, the correct operation of
the device is not guaranteed if, by this time, Vcc is
At Power-down, when Vcc drops from the operating
voltage to below the Vwi, all write operations are
disabled and the device does not respond to any
instructions.
Write inhibit is 2.1V (Vwi), all write sequence will be
ignored when Vcc drops below Vwi.
Vcc
Vcc(max)
All Write Commands are Rejected
Chip Selection Not Allowed
Vcc(min)
Reset State
V (write inhibit)
tVCE
Read Access Allowed
Device fully accessible
tPUW
Time
Figure 34. Power up Sequence
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PROGRAM/ERASE PERFORMANCE
Parameter
Sector Erase Time (4KB)
Block Erase Time (64KB)
Chip Erase Time (16Mb)
Page Programming Time
Byte Program
Typ
75
300
5
0.5
8
Max
450
1500
10
2
25
Unit
ms
ms
s
ms
us
Remarks
From writing erase command to erase completion
From writing erase command to erase completion
From writing erase command to erase completion
From writing program command to program completion
Note: These parameters are characterized and are not 100% tested.
RELIABILITY CHARACTERISTICS(1)
Endurance(2)
Data Retention
ESD – Human Body Model
ESD – Machine Model
Latch-Up
100,000 Cycles
20 Years
2,000 Volts
200 Volts
100 + ICC1 mA
JEDEC Standard A117
JEDEC Standard A103
JEDEC Standard A114
JEDEC Standard A115
JEDEC Standard 78
Note: These parameters are characterized and are not 100% tested
(2)
100,000 Continuous Chip and Block cycling, 100,000 Continuous Sector cycling
Table 14. Program/Erase and Reliability data
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PACKAGE TYPE INFORMATION
JB:
8-Pin SOIC 208mil Broad Small Outline Integrated Circuit Package (Unit: millimeters)
Note: Package dimensions are shown in mm
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JN:
8-Pin 150mil Broad Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC) Package
(units in millimeters)
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JV:
8-Pin 150mil VVSOP Package
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Continued: 8-Pin 150mil VVSOP Package
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JK:
8-Pin WSON Ultra-Thin Small Outline No-Lead Package (Unit: millimeters)
Note: Package dimensions are shown in mm
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JL:
8-Pin WSON 8x6mm Ultra-Thin Small Outline
No-Lead Package (Unit: millimeters)
DIMENSION IN MM
SYMBOL
MIN.
NOM
MAX
A
0.70
0.75
0.80
A1
0.00
0.02
0.05
A2
---
0.20
---
D
7.90
8.00
8.10
E
5.90
6.00
6.10
D1
4.65
4.70
4.75
E1
4.55
4.60
4.65
e
---
b
0.35
L
0.4
1.27
---
0.40
0.48
0.50
0.60
.
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ORDERING INFORMATION:
Density
Frequency
(MHz)
Temperature Range
-40°C to +105°C
16M
104
Call Factory
Order Part Number
Package
IS25LQ016-JBLE
8-pin SOIC 208mil
IS25LQ016-JNLE
8-pin SOIC 150mil
IS25LQ016-JVLE
8-pin VVSOP 150mil
IS25LQ016-JKLE
8-pin WSON (6x5mm)
IS25LQ016-JLLE
8-pin WSON (8x6mm)
KGD
KGD (Call Factory)
* Call Factory for other Package options available.
Extended Grade = E
-40oC to 105oC
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