Migrating MX29LV320D to MX29LV320E

APPLICATION NOTE
Migrating to MX29LV320E from MX29LV320D
1. Introduction
This application note describes the major differences between MX29LV320E and MX29LV320D.
All the information in this document is based on the latest datasheet of the MX29LV320E and it
will be subject to change if there are any discrepancies occurred.
2. Feature Comparison:
Part Number
MX29LV320D
MX29LV320E
Voltage
2.7~3.6 V
2.7~3.6 V
Package
44-SOP
48-TSOP (12x20mm)
48-TFGBA/LFBGA (6x8mm)
44-SOP
48-TSOP (12x20mm)
48-TFGBA/LFBGA (6x8mm)
8KBx8 + 64KBx63
8KBx8 + 64KBx63
x8 / x16
x8 / x16
Top/Botton
Top/Botton
Yes
Yes
64K bytes
256 bytes
Feature
Sector Architecture
Configuration
Boot Block
CFI (Commom Flash Interface)
Security Sector
Parameter
Typ.
Access Time (Taa)
Word Program Time
ns
ns
Chip Program Time
Max.
Typ.
Max.
11
70/90
360
11
70
360
sec
24
72
24
72
Sector Erase Time
Chip Erase Time
sec
sec
0.7
35
2
50
0.7
35
2
50
Erase/Program Cycle
cycles
100,000
100,000
3. DC Specifications:
Parameter
MX29LV320D
MX29LV320E
Icr1, Read current(5MHz,mA)
Icr2, Read current(1MHz,mA)
16 (Max.)
4 (Max.)
16 (Max.)
4 (Max.)
Isb, Standby current(uA )
Isbr, Reset current
15 (Max.)
15(Max.)
15 (Max.)
15 (Max.)
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Migrating to MX29LV320E from MX29LV320D
4. AC/DC Specifications:
Parameter
MX29LV320D
MX29LV320E
Taa, Valid data output after address (ns)
Tce, Valid data output after CE# low (ns)
70 (Max.)
70 (Max.)
70 (Max.)
70 (Max.)
Toe, Valid data output after OE# low (ns)
Trc, Read period time (ns)
30 (Max.)
70 (Min.)
30 (Max.)
70 (Min.)
Twc, Write period time (ns)
Tcwc, Command period time (ns)
70 (Min.)
70 (Min.)
70 (Min.)
70 (Min.)
5. Manufacturer ID & Device ID Comparison:
Part Number
MX29LV320D
MX29LV320E
Manufacturer ID
00C2h
00C2h
Device ID (T/B)
22A7h (Top)
22A8h (Bottom)
22A7h (Top)
22A8h (Bottom)
6. Software Notices:
The MX29LV320E provides smaller security sector size (256 bytes) than MX29LV320D (64K
bytes). Other than that, the software commands are all the same as MX29LV320D.
7. References:
The following datasheets were used for preparing this comparison notes:
Datasheet
Location
Date Issued
Versions
MX29LV320D
Macronix Website
Oct. 02, 2009
1.2
MX29LV320E
Macronix Website
Jun. 14, 2010
1.1
For more functional and parametric specifications, please refer to the datasheet on the Macronix
Website at http://www.macronix.com/ and go to: Products/Flash Memory/Parallel Flash.
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision No.
1.0 1.1
Publication Number: AN-060
Description 1. Modified DC Specifications
1. Sector Architecture for both models:
16KB+8KBx2+32KB + 64KBx63
revised to 8KBx8 + 64KBx63 3
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Date
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