AK6512CAM

ASAHI KASEI
[AK6512CA]
AK6512CA
SPI bus 64Kbit Serial CMOS EEPROM
Features
… Advanced CMOS EEPROM Technology
… Single Voltage Supply: 1.8V to 5.5V
… 64Kbits; 8192 x 8 organization
… SPI Serial Interface Compatible
… High Speed Operation (fMAX=10MHz: VCC=4.5V to 5.5V)
… Low Power Consumption
0.8µA Max. (Standby mode)
… High Reliability
Endurance:
1000K E/W cycles / Address
Data Retention: 10 Years
… Special Features
32 byte Page Write Mode
Block Write Protection (Protect 1/4,1/2 or Entire Array)
Automatic write cycle time-out with auto-ERASE
… Software and Hardware controlled Write Protection
… Self timed Programming Cycle: 5msec. Max.
… Ideal for Low Density Data Storage
Low cost, space saving, 8-pin SSOP/SONW package
SO
DATA
REGISTER
SI
INSTRUCTION
REGISTER
INSTRUCTION
DECODE,
CONTROL
AND
CLOCK
GENERATION
R/W AMPS
AND
AUTO ERASE
ADD.
BUFFERS
DECODER
EEPROM
64Kbit
8192 ×8
CS
VPP SW
SCK
HOLD
VREF
VPP
GENERATOR
STATUS REGISTER
WP
Block Diagram
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[AK6512CA]
General Description
The AK6512CA is a 65536-bit, serial, read/write, non-volatile memory device fabricated using an
advanced CMOS EEPROM technology. The AK6512CA has 65536-bits of memory organized as
8192 registers of 8 bits each. The AK6512CA can operate all function under wide operating
voltage range: 1.8V to 5.5V. The charge up circuit for high voltage generation needed for write
operations is integrated.
The AK6512CA serial interface is compatible to a SPI bus. The AK6512CA has 6 instructions:
READ, WRITE, WREN (write enable), WRDI (write disable), RDSR (read status register), and
WRSR (write status register).
Each instruction is organized by an op-code (8bits), address (16bits), and data (8bits). When input
level of CS pin changed from high level to low level, AK6512CA can receive instructions.
„ Pin Configurations
AK6512CAL
AK6512CAM
CS
SO
WP
GND
8
7
6
5
1
2
3
4
VCC
HOLD
SCK
SI
CS
SO
WP
GND
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VCC
HOLD
SCK
SI
8pin SONW
8pin SSOP
Pin name
Functions
CS
Chip Select input
SCK
Serial Clock input
SI
Serial Data input
SO
Serial Data output
WP
Write Protect input
HOLD
Hold input
VCC
Power Supply
GND
Ground
„ Type of Products
Model
AK6512CAM
AK6512CAL
Memory size
64K bits
64K bits
Temp. Range
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
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VCC
1.8V to 5.5V
1.8V to 5.5V
Package
8pin Plastic SSOP
8pin Plastic SONW
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[AK6512CA]
„ Data Transfer
An IC that outputs the clock is called "MASTER", an IC that receives the clock is called "SLAVE".
The AK6512CA operates as a SLAVE. Data is written to the SI pin and read from SO pin. The
MSB is transmitted first.
After CS pin changes high level to low level, AK6512CA receives the first data bit on the SI pin
synchronously with the rising edge of the input pulse of serial clock. While CS pin is high level, the
data input to the SI pin is don’t care and SO pin indicates Hi-Z.
All the functions are organized 8 bits of op-code, address, and data. If there is an invalid op-code,
the AK6512CA ignores the address and data information and SO pin indicates Hi-Z. In order to
input new op-code, CS pin should be toggled.
„ Hold
AK6512CA has a HOLD pin that can hold the data transfer. When HOLD changes high to low
while SCK is low, the data transfer stops. After the HOLD pin changes low to high while SCK is low,
the data transfer starts again. While the data transfer is paused, AK6512CA ignores the clock on
the SCK line.
„ Write Protect
AK6512CA has status registers. When the WPEN bit in the status registers is "1", Write Protect
function is enabled. When WPEN bit is "1" and WP pin is low level, the status register is protected
from write function. When WP pin becomes low level while the WRITE to the status register
instruction is written, the AK6512CA doesn’t accept the instruction. When the WP pin changes low
level while the internal programming, the programming function continues.
When the WPEN bit is "0", WP pin function is disabled. Even if WP pin is fixed to low level, the
WRITE function to the status register can be done. When the WP pin is high level, AK6512CA can
accept all of READ and WRITE functions.
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[AK6512CA]
Pin Description
CS (Chip Select Input)
When CS changes high level to low level, the AK6512CA can receive the instructions.
CS should be kept low level while receiving op-code, address and data, and while outputting
data.
When CS is high level, SO indicate Hi-Z.
SCK (Serial Clock Input)
The SCK clock pin is the synchronous clock input for input/output data.
SI (Serial Data Input)
The op-code, address, and data are written to the SI pin.
SO (Serial Data Output)
The SO pin outputs the data from memory array and status register.
WP (Write Protect Input)
The WP pin controls the write function to the status register.
When the WPEN bit in the status register is "0", the function of WP pin becomes disable.
Then the status register can be programmable when the WEN bit in the status register is "1".
And it does not depend on the status of WP pin.
When the WPEN bit is "1", the function of WP is enabled. Then the status register can not
be programmable when the WEN bit is "1" and the status of WP pin is low.
When the WPEN bit is "1", WP pin is high and WEN bit is "1", AK6512CA can accept the
WRITE instruction to the status registers.
During the instruction input, WP pin should keep high or low level.
HOLD (Hold Input)
The HOLD pin can hold the data transfer. When the HOLD pin changes high to low while the
SCK is low, the data transfer is held. And the transfer starts when the HOLD pin changes
low to high while the SCK is low. While the holding the data transfer, AK6512CA ignores the
clock signal on SCK pin.
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[AK6512CA]
Function Description
AK6512CA has six instructions. The instruction can be input after the CS pin changes high to low.
All the instructions are MSB first.
Instruction
Address
Op-code
Data
Description
READ
0000 X011
X X X A12-A8
A7-A0
D7-D0 (out)
Read from Memory Array
WRITE
0000 X010
X X X A12-A8
A7-A0
D7-D0 (in)
Write to Memory Array
WREN
0000 X110
------
------
Write Enable
WRDI
0000 X100
------
------
Write Disable
RDSR
0000 X101
Bit7-Bit0 (out)
------
------
Read Status Register
WRSR
0000 X001
Bit7-Bit0 (in)
------
------
Write Status Register
X: don’t care
Table 1. Instruction set for AK6512CA
WREN (WRITE ENABLE) / WRDI (WRITE DISABLE)
The WRITE function can be accepted only in the status of Write Enable. After VCC is applied,
AK6512CA is in the status of Write Disable. After the function of WRDI, AK6512CA cannot accept
any programming function.
CS
SCK
SI
0
0
1
0
2
0
3
4
X
0
5
1
6
1
7
0
Hi-Z
SO
X = don’t care
WREN
CS
SCK
SI
SO
0
0
1
0
2
0
3
0
4
X
5
1
6
0
7
0
Hi-Z
X = don’t care
WRDI
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[AK6512CA]
RDSR (READ STATUS REGISTER)
The RDSR function is used to read the data in the STATUS register. The STATUS register has
RDY bit, WEN bit, BP0/BP1 bit and WPEN bit. RDSR function can be used to read READY/BUSY
status bit, WRITE ENABLE/DISABLE bit, and BLOCK PROTECT bit.
These bits can be set by WRSR function.
CS
SCK
0
SI
0
1
0
2
3
0
0
4
X
5
6
1
0
Hi-Z
SO
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1
Bit7 Bit6 Bit5 Bit4 Bit3 Bit2 Bit1 Bit0
X = don’t care
RDSR
Bit7
Bit6
Bit5
Bit4
Bit3
Bit2
Bit1
Bit0
WPEN
X
X
X
BP1
BP0
WEN
RDY
Register
Definition
WPEN
WP pin set bit (programmable)
See Table 3.
BP0 / BP1
Block Protect bit for EEPROM memory array (programmable)
See Table 4.
WEN
WRITE ENABLE / DISABLE bit (READ only)
This is set by WREN/WRDI function.
WEN=0 : WRITE DISABLE
WEN=1 : WRITE ENABLE
RDY
READY/BUSY status bit (READ only)
RDY=0 : READY
RDY=1 : BUSY
Table 2. Status Register Configuration
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[AK6512CA]
WRSR (WRITE STATUS REGISTER)
The WRSR instruction can set the Write Protect Block size of the memory array.
AK6512CA has 4 Blocks of memory arrays. Write Protect Block size can be selected from 1/4, 1/2
and whole memory array. The block, which is set by Write Protect, is Read only.
BP0 bit, BP1 bit, and WPEN bit are programmable with EEPROM memory cell bits. The
characteristics of those bits (WREN, tE/W, RDSR) are same as the EEPROM memory array.
WP pin function can be set by WPEN (WRITE PROTECT ENABLE) bit which is defined by WRSR
function. When WP pin is low level and WPEN bit is "1", the WRITE function to Status register,
which has WPEN bit and BP0/BP1 bit, and to Write Disable Block is not performed. Then WRITE
function is performed only to the Write enable block.
When WP pin is "1" or WPEN bit is "0", then the function of WP pin is disabled and WRITE function
to the Status Register is performed.
WREN function should be done before WRSR function. And after the Programming function,
AK6512CA becomes Write Disable status automatically.
CS
SCK
SI
0
0
1
0
2
0
3
0
4
X
5
0
6
7
0
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1 Bit7 Bit6 Bit5 Bit4 Bit3 Bit2 Bit1 Bit0
Hi-Z
SO
X = don’t care
WRSR
WPEN
Bit
WP
Pin
WEN
Bit
Write Protected
Block
Not Protected
Block
Status Register
0
X
0
WRITE Disable
WRITE Disable
WRITE Disable
0
X
1
WRITE Disable
WRITE Enable
WRITE Enable
1
Low
0
WRITE Disable
WRITE Disable
WRITE Disable
1
Low
1
WRITE Disable
WRITE Enable
WRITE Disable
X
High
0
WRITE Disable
WRITE Disable
WRITE Disable
X
High
1
WRITE Disable
WRITE Enable
WRITE Enable
Table 3. WPEN function
Status Register bits
BP1
BP0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
Write Protected
Block
none
1800h - 1FFFh
1000h - 1FFFh
0000h - 1FFFh
Table 4. Write Protected Block Size
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[AK6512CA]
WRITE (WRITE SEQUENCE)
WRITE instruction can start the WRITE function to the memory cell array.
After CS pin changes high to low, op-code, address and data are input from SI pin. After the
instruction input, the internal programming cycle starts when CS pin changes low to high. After the
instructions are inputted, CS pin should change low to high after the last data bit (D0) inputs and
before next SCK clock rises. Write function can start only at this timing.
AK6512CA can indicate the BUSY status by using RDSR instruction and READ the RDY bit (Bit0) in
the status register. RDY is "1" indicates AK6512CA is in the programming cycle, and RDY is "0"
indicates AK6512CA is in the READY status. AK6512CA outputs the "FF" when RDSR instruction
executes during the programming cycle. Only RDSR instruction can be accepted during
programming cycle.
AK6512CA has Page Write mode, which can write the data within 32 bytes with one programming
cycle. The input data sent to the shift register within 32 bytes. If the number of bytes exceeded
32, the address counter rolls over to the first address of the page.
Internal programming cycle starts after CS pin changes low to high.
After WRITE instruction, AK6512CA changes to Write Disable status automatically. AK6512CA
needs WREN instruction before every WRITE instruction. When WRITE instruction is done while
AK6512CA is in Write Disable status, WRITE instructions are ignored and AK6512CA becomes
standby status after CS changes to high. AK6512CA can accept the next instruction after CS
becomes low.
WRITE instruction cannot write the data into the address of the protected block.
CS
SCK
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
22
23
24
25
30
31
Data(n)
SI
0
0
0
0
X
0
1
0
X
X
X A12 A11 A10
A1
A0
D7 D6
D1 D0
Hi-Z
SO
CS
SCK
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Data(n+1)
SI
SO
Data(n+31)
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 D7
D0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Hi-Z
X = don’t care
WRITE
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[AK6512CA]
READ (READ SEQUENCE)
After CS changes high to low, the op-code and address are sent on SI pin and the data (D7-D0)
read from SO pin.
After 1 byte of data output, internal address register is incremented, and the next byte of data is
outputted. After READ the data in the highest address, the address register rolls over to the lowest
address. After the last bit of the address shift into the register, the input data on SI pin is ignored.
CS
SCK
SI
SO
0
0
1
0
2
0
3
0
4
X
5
0
6
1
7
1
8
X
9
X
10
11
12
13
X A12 A11 A10
Hi-Z
22
A1
23
24
25
29
30
A0
D7 D6
D2 D1 D0
X = don’t care
READ
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[AK6512CA]
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Power Supply
All Input Voltages
with Respect to Ground
Ambient Storage Temperature
Symbol
VCC
VIO
Min
-0.6
-0.6
Max
+6.5
VCC+0.6
Unit
V
V
Tst
-65
+150
°C
Stress above those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause
permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in
the operational sections of the specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Recommended Operating Condition
Parameter
Power Supply
Ambient Operating Temperature
Symbol
VCC
Ta
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Min
1.8
-40
Max
5.5
+85
Unit
V
°C
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Electrical Characteristics
(1) D.C. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(1.8V≤VCC≤5.5V, -40°C≤Ta≤85°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Current Dissipation
(WRITE)
Current Dissipation
(READ)
Current Dissipation
(Standby)
Input High Voltage
Input Low Voltage
Output High Voltage
Symbol
ICC1
ICC2
ICC3
ICC4
ICC5
ICC6
ICCS
VIH1
VIH2
VIL1
VIL2
VOH1
VOH2
VOH3
Output Low Voltage
VOL1
VOL2
VOL3
VOL4
Input Leakage
CS, SCK, DI pins
WP, HOLD pins
ILI
Output Leakage
SO pin
ILO
Condition
VCC=5.5V,fSCK=10.0MHz, *1
VCC=2.5V,fSCK=5.0MHz, *1
VCC=1.8V,fSCK=2.0MHz, *1
VCC=5.5V,fSCK=10.0MHz, *1
VCC=2.5V,fSCK=5.0MHz, *1
VCC=1.8V,fSCK=2.0MHz, *1
VCC=5.5V
*2
2.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
2.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
IOH=-2mA
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
IOH=-0.4mA
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
IOH=-0.1mA
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
IOL=3.0mA
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
IOL=1.6mA
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
IOL=1.0mA
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
IOL=1.0mA
VCC=5.5V, VIN=VCC/GND
Min.
Max.
2.5
2.0
1.5
2.0
0.4
0.2
0.8
Unit
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
µA
0.7×VCC
0.8×VCC
-0.3
-0.3
VCC-0.5
VCC+0.5
VCC+0.5
0.3×VCC
0.2×VCC
V
V
V
V
V
VCC-0.2
V
VCC-0.2
V
VCC=5.5V,
VOUT=VCC/GND
0.4
V
0.4
V
0.2
V
0.2
V
±1.0
µA
±1.0
µA
*1: VIN=VIH/VIL, SO=open
*2: CS=VCC, VIN=VCC/GND, WP,HOLD=VCC, SO=open
(2) CAPACITANCE
(Ta=25°C, fSCK=1MHz, VCC=5.0V)
Parameter
Output Capacitance
SO pin
Input Capacitance
CS, SCK, SI pins
Symbol
CO
VO=0V
CIN
Condition
VIN=0V
Min.
Max.
8.0
Unit
pF
6.0
pF
Note: These parameters are not 100% tested. These are the sample value.
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(3) A.C. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1
(1.8V≤VCC≤5.5V, -40°C≤Ta≤85°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
SCK Frequency
SCK Setup Time
CS Setup Time
SCK Pulse Width
SCK Rise Time
SCK Fall Time
Data Setup Time
*3
*3
Data Hold Time
Data Rise Time
Data Fall Time
SO pin Output Delay
SO pin Hi-Z Time
SO pin Output Hold Time
CS Hold Time
SCK Hold Time
CS High Time
*3
*3
Symbol
fSCK1
fSCK2
fSCK3
tSKSH1
tSKSH2
tSKSH3
tCSS1
tCSS2
tCSS3
tSKW1
tSKW2
tSKW3
tRC
tFC
tDIS1
tDIS2
tDIS3
tDIH1
tDIH2
tDIH3
tRD
tFD
tPD1
tPD2
tPD3
tOZ1
tOZ2
tOZ3
tOHD
tCSH1
tCSH2
tCSH3
tSKH1
tSKH2
tSKH3
tCS1
tCS2
tCS3
Condition
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
Min.
Max.
10.0
5.0
2.0
20
50
50
40
80
200
40
80
200
2
2
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
15
20
50
15
30
60
2
2
25
60
100
40
100
200
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
0
40
80
200
20
50
50
40
100
200
Unit
MHz
MHz
MHz
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
µs
µs
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
µs
µs
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
*3: These parameters are not 100% tested. These are the sample value.
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(4) A.C. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2
(1.8V≤VCC≤5.5V, -40°C≤Ta≤85°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
HOLD Setup Time 1
HOLD Hold Time 1
HOLD Setup Time 2
HOLD Hold Time 2
HOLD Low to Output Hi-Z
HOLD High to Output Low-Z
Selftimed Programming Time
Endurance
Symbol
tHFS1
tHFS2
tHFS3
tHFH1
tHFH2
tHFH3
tHRS1
tHRS2
tHRS3
tHRH1
tHRH2
tHRH3
tHOZ1
tHOZ2
tHOZ3
tHPD1
tHPD2
tHPD3
tWR
*4
Condition
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
4.5V≤VCC≤5.5V
2.5V≤VCC<4.5V
1.8V≤VCC<2.5V
Min.
15
30
90
15
30
90
15
30
90
15
30
90
Max.
25
100
150
25
50
100
5
5.5V, 25°C, Page Write 1,000,000
Unit
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ms
E/W
cycles /
Address
*4: These parameters are not 100% tested. These are the sample value.
„ AC Measurement Condition
Load Capacitance
CL=100pF
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Synchronous Data Timing
tCS
tCSS
CS
tSKSH
tSKW
tSKW
tRC
tFC
SCK
tDIS
SI
0
tDIH
tFD
0
tRD
0
Hi-Z
SO
Instruction Input
"H"
CS
"L"
tSKW
tSKW
SCK
tDIS
SI
tDIH
A1
A0
tPD
SO
Hi-Z
tOHD
D7
tPD
D6
Data Output (READ)
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tCS
tCSS
CS
tCSH
tSKH
tSKSH
SCK
SI
0
tOHD
tPD
SO
tOZ
D1
D0
Hi-Z
Data Output (READ)
CS
tCSH
tSKH
SCK
SI
SO
D2
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DAP03E-00
2005/03
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ASAHI KASEI
[AK6512CA]
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DAP03E-00
2005/03
- 16 -
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