PRELIMINARY CY9C62256 32K x 8 Magnetic Nonvolatile CMOS RAM Features Functional Description • 100% form, fit, function-compatible with 32K × 8 micropower SRAM (CY62256) — Fast Read and Write access: 70 ns — Voltage range: 4.5V–5.5V operation — Low power: 330 mW Active; 495 µW standby — Easy memory expansion with CE and OE features — TTL-compatible inputs and outputs — Automatic power-down when deselected • Replaces 32K × 8 Battery Backed (BB)SRAM, SRAM, EEPROM, FeRAM or Flash memory • Data is automatically Write protected during power loss • Write Cycles Endurance: > 1015 cycles • Data Retention: > 10 Years • Shielded from external magnetic fields • Extra 64 Bytes for device identification and tracking The CY9C62256 is a high-performance CMOS nonvolatile RAM employing an advanced magnetic RAM (MRAM) process. An MRAM is nonvolatile memory that operates as a fast read and write RAM. It provides data retention for more than ten years while eliminating the reliability concerns, functional disadvantages and system design complexities of battery-backed SRAM, EEPROM, Flash and FeRAM. Its fast writes and high write cycle endurance makes it superior to other types of nonvolatile memory. The CY9C62256 operates very similarly to SRAM devices. Memory read and write cycles require equal times. The MRAM memory is nonvolatile due to its unique magnetic process. Unlike BBSRAM, the CY9C62256 is truly a monolithic nonvolatile memory. It provides the same functional benefits of a fast write without the serious disadvantages associated with modules and batteries or hybrid memory solutions. These capabilities make the CY9C62256 ideal for nonvolatile memory applications requiring frequent or rapid writes in a bytewide environment. The CY9C62256 is offered in both commercial and industrial temperature ranges. • Temperature ranges — Commercial: 0°C to 70°C — Industrial: – 40°C to 85°C • JEDEC STD 28-pin (300-mil) SOIC, and 28-pin TSOP-1 packages. Also available in 450-mil wide (300-mil body width) 28-pin narrow SOIC. Logic Block Diagram Pin Configurations SOIC Top View I/O0 INPUTBUFFER CE WE Silicon Sig. 512x512 ARRAY SENSE AMPS I/O1 ROW DECODER A11 A10 A9 A8 A7 A6 A3 A2 A1 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 I/O0 I/O1 I/O2 GND I/O2 I/O4 DOWN & WRITE PROTECT I/O6 I/O7 A5 A4 A 14 A 13 A12 A0 OE POWER Cypress Semiconductor Corporation Document#: 38-15001 Rev. *F • 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 VCC WE A4 A3 A2 A1 OE A0 CE I/O7 I/O6 I/O5 I/O4 I/O3 I/O3 I/O5 COLUMN DECODER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3901 North First Street OE A1 A2 A3 A4 WE VCC A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 • 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TSOP I Top View (not to scale) 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 A0 CE I/O7 I/O6 I/O5 I/O4 I/O3 GND I/O2 I/O1 I/O0 A14 A13 A12 San Jose, CA 95134 • 408-943-2600 Revised March 21, 2005 PRELIMINARY Overview The CY9C62256 is a byte wide MRAM memory. The memory array is logically organized as 32,768 x 8 and is accessed using an industry standard parallel asynchronous SRAM-like interface. The CY9C62256 is inherently nonvolatile and offers write protect during sudden power loss. Functional operation of the MRAM is similar to SRAM-type devices, otherwise. Memory Architecture Users access 32,768 memory locations each with eight data bits through a parallel interface. Internally, the memory array is organized into eight blocks of 512 rows x 64 columns each. The access and cycle time are the same for read and write memory operations. Unlike an EEPROM or Flash, it is not necessary to poll the device for a ready condition since writes occur at bus speed. Memory Operation The CY9C62256 is designed to operate in a manner similar to other bytewide memory products. For users familiar with BBSRAM, the MRAM performance is superior. For users familiar with EEPROM, Flash and FeRAM, the obvious differences result from higher write performance of MRAM technology and much higher write endurance. All memory array bits are set to logic “1” at the time of shipment. Read Operation A read cycle begins whenever WE (Write Enable bar) is inactive (HIGH) and CE (Chip Enable bar) and OE (Output Enable bar) are active LOW. The unique address specified by the 15 address inputs (A0–A14) defines which of the 32,768 bytes of data is to be accessed. Valid data will be available at the eight output pins within tAA (access time) after the last address input is stable, providing that CE and OE access times are also satisfied. If CE and OE access times are not satisfied then the data access must be measured from the later-occurring signal (CE or OE) and the limiting parameter is either tACE for CE or tDOE for the OE rather than address access. Write Cycle The CY9C62256 initiates a write cycle whenever the WE and CE signals are active (LOW) after address inputs are stable. The later occurring falling edge of CE or WE will determine the start of the write cycle. The write cycle is terminated by the earlier rising edge of CE or WE. All address inputs must be kept valid throughout the write cycle. The OE control signal should be kept inactive (HIGH) during write cycles to avoid bus contention. However, if the output drivers are enabled (CE and OE active) WE will disable the outputs in tHZWE from the WE falling edge. Unlike other nonvolatile memory technologies, there is no write delay with MRAM. The entire memory operation occurs in a single bus cycle. Therefore, any operation including read or write can occur immediately following a write. Data Polling, a technique used with EEPROMs to determine if the write is complete is unnecessary. Page write, a technique used to enhance EEPROM write performance is also unnecessary because of inherently fast write cycle time for MRAM. The total Write time for the entire 256K array is 2.3 ms. Document# : 38-15001 Rev. *F CY9C62256 Write Inhibit and Data Retention Mode This feature protects against the inadvertent write. The CY9C62256 provides full functional capability for VCC greater than 4.5V and write protects the device below 4.0V. Data is maintained in the absence of VCC. During the power-up, normal operation can resume 20 µs after VPFD is reached. Refer to page 8 for details. Sudden Power Loss—“Brown Out” The nonvolatile RAM constantly monitors VCC. Should the supply voltage decay below the operating range, the CY9C62256 automatically write-protects itself, all inputs become don’t care, and all outputs become high-impedance. Refer to page 8 for details. Silicon Signature/Device ID An extra 64 bytes of MRAM are available to the user for Device ID. By raising A9 to VCC + 2.0V and by using address locations 00(Hex) to 3F(Hex) on address pins A7, A6, A14, A13, A12 and A0 (MSB to LSB) respectively, the additional Bytes may be accessed in the same manner as the regular memory array, with 140 ns access time. Dropping A9 from input high (VCC + 2.0V) to < VCC returns the device to normal operation after 140-ns delay. Address (MSB to LSB) A7 A6 A14 A13 A12 A0 Description ID 00h Manufacturer ID 34h 01h Device ID 40h 02h – 3Fh User Space 62 Bytes All User Space bits above are set to logic “1” at the time of shipment. Magnetic Shielding CY9C62256 is protected from external magnetic fields through the application of a “magnetic shield” that covers the entire memory array. Applications Battery-Backed SRAM (BB SRAM) Replacement CY9C62256 is designed to replace (plug and play) existing BBSRAM while eliminating the need for battery and VCC monitor IC, reducing cost and board space and improving system reliability. The cost associated with multiple components and assemblies and manufacturing overhead associated with battery-backed SRAM is eliminated by using monolithic MRAM. CY9C62256 eliminates multiple assemblies, connectors, modules, field maintenance and environmental issues common with BB SRAM. MRAM is a true nonvolatile RAM with high performance, high endurance, and data retention. Battery-backed SRAMs are forced to monitor VCC in order to switch to the backup battery. Users that are modifying existing designs to use MRAM in place of BB SRAM, can eliminate the VCC controller IC along with the battery. MRAM performs this function on chip. Cost: The cost of both the component and manufacturing overhead of battery-backed SRAM is high. In addition, there is a built in rework step required for battery attachment in case Page 2 of 11 PRELIMINARY of surface mount assembly. This can be eliminated with MRAM. In case of DIP battery backed modules, the assembly techniques are constrained to through-hole assembly and board wash using no water. System Reliability: Battery-backed SRAM is inherently vulnerable to shock and vibration. In addition, a negative voltage, even a momentary undershoot, on any pin of a battery-backed SRAM can cause data loss. The negative voltage causes current to be drawn directly from the battery, weakens the battery, and reduces its capacity over time. In general, there is no way to monitor the lost battery capacity. MRAM guarantees reliable operation across the voltage range with inherent nonvolatility. Space: Battery-backed SRAM in DIP modules takes up board space height and dictates through-hole assembly. MRAM is offered in surface mount as well as DIP packages. Field Maintenance: Batteries must eventually be replaced and this creates an inherent maintenance problem. Despite projections of long life, it is difficult to know how long a battery will last, considering all the factors that degrade them. Environmental: Lithium batteries are a potential disposal burden and considered a fire hazard. MRAM eliminates all such issues through a truly monolithic nonvolatile solution. Users replacing battery-backed SRAMs with integrated Real Time Clock (RTC) in the same package may need to move RTC function to a different location within the system. EEPROM Replacement CY9C62256 can also replace EEPROM in current applications. CY9C62256 is pinout and functionally compatible to Document# : 38-15001 Rev. *F CY9C62256 bytewide EEPROM, however it does not need data-bar polling, page write and hardware write protect due to its fast write and inadvertent write protect features. Users replacing EEPROMs with MRAM can eliminate the page mode operation and simplify to standard asynchronous write. Additionally, data-bar polling can be eliminated, since every byte write is completed within same cycle. All writes are completed within 70 ns. FeRAM Replacement FeRAM requires addresses to be latched on falling edge of CE, which adds to system overhead in managing the CE and latching function. MRAM eliminates this overhead by offering a simple asynchronous SRAM interface. Users replacing FeRAM can simplify their address decoding since CE does not need to be driven active and then inactive for each address. This overhead is eliminated when using MRAM. Secondly, MRAM read is nondestructive and no precharge cycle is required like the one used with FeRAM.This has no apparent impact to the design, however the read cycle time can now see immediate improvement equal to the precharge time. Boot-up PROM (EPROM, PROM) Function Replacement The CY9C62256 can be accessed like an EPROM or PROM. When CE and OE are low and WE is high, the data stored at the memory location determined by the address pins is asserted on the outputs. MRAM may be used to accomplish system boot up function using this condition. Page 3 of 11 PRELIMINARY Maximum Ratings (Above which the useful life may be impaired. For user guidelines, not tested.) Storage Temperature ................................. –65°C to +150°C Ambient Temperature with Power Applied............................................... –40°C to +85°C Supply Voltage to Ground Potential (Pin 28 to Pin 14) ........................................... –0.5V to +7.0V DC Voltage Applied to Outputs in High-Z State[1] ....................................–0.5V to VCC + 0.5V DC Input Voltage[1] .................................–0.5V to VCC + 0.5V CY9C62256 except in case of Super Voltage pin (A9) while accessing 64 device ID and Silicon signature Bytes.........−0.5V to VCC + 2.5V Output Current into Outputs (LOW)............................. 20 mA Static Discharge Voltage .......................................... > 2001V (per MIL-STD-883, Method 3015) Latch-up Current..................................................... > 200 mA Maximum Exposure to Magnetic Field @ Device Package[2,3] ............................................ < 20 Oe Operating Range Range Commercial Industrial Ambient Temperature VCC 0°C to +70°C 5V ± 10% –40°C to +85°C 5V ± 10% Electrical Characteristics Over the Operating Range CY9C62256-70 Parameter Description Test Conditions VOH Output HIGH Voltage VCC = Min., IOH = −1.0 mA VOL Output LOW Voltage VCC = Min., IOL = 2.1 mA VIH Input HIGH Voltage VIL Input LOW Voltage IIX[4] Input Leakage Current GND < VI < VCC IOZ Output Leakage Current GND < VO < VCC, Output Disabled ICC VCC Operating Supply Current ISB1 ISB2 Min. Typ.[5] Max. Unit 2.4 V 0.4 V 2.2 VCC + 0.5V V –0.5[1] 0.8 V –0.5 +0.5 µA –0.5 +0.5 µA VCC = Max., IOUT = 0 mA, f = fMAX = 1/tRC 60 mA Automatic CE Power-down Current— TTL Inputs Max. VCC, CE > VIH, VIN > VIH or VIN < VIL, f = fMAX 500 µA Automatic CE Power-down Current— CMOS Inputs Max. VCC, CE > VCC − 0.3V VIN > VCC − 0.3V or VIN < 0.3V, f = 0 90 µA Capacitance[6] Parameter Description CIN Input Capacitance COUT Output Capacitance Test Conditions TA = 25°C, f = 1 MHz, VCC = 5.0V Max. Unit 6 pF 8 pF Notes: 1. VIL (min.) = –2.0V for pulse duration of 20 ns. 2. Magnetic field exposure is highly dependent on the distance from the magnetic field source. The magnetic field falls off as 1/R squared, where R is the distance from the magnetic source. 3. Exposure beyond this level may cause loss of data. 4. IIX during access to 64 device ID and silicon signature bytes with super voltage pin at VCC + 2.0V will be 100 µA max. 5. Typical specifications are the mean values measured over a large sample size across normal production process variations and are taken at nominal conditions (TA = 25°C, VCC). Parameters are guaranteed by design and characterization, and not 100% tested. 6. Tested initially and after any design or process changes that may affect these parameters. Document# : 38-15001 Rev. *F Page 4 of 11 PRELIMINARY CY9C62256 AC Test Loads and Waveforms R1 1800 Ω 5V OUTPUT R1 1800 Ω 5V ALL INPUT PULSES OUTPUT R2 990Ω 100 pF INCLUDING JIG AND SCOPE 3.0V R2 990Ω 5 pF INCLUDING JIG AND SCOPE (a) (b) GND < 5 ns Equivalent to: OUTPUT 90% 10% 90% 10% < 5 ns THEVENIN EQUIVALENT 639Ω 1.77V Switching Characteristics Over the Operating Range[7] CY9C62256-70 Parameter Description Min. Max. Unit Read Cycle tRC Read Cycle Time tAA Address to Data Valid tOHA Data Hold from Address Change tACE CE LOW to Data Valid 70 tDOE OE LOW to Data Valid tLZOE OE LOW to Low Z[8] tHZOE OE HIGH to High Z[8,9] tLZCE CE LOW to Low Z[8] tHZCE CE HIGH to High CE LOW to Power-up tPD CE HIGH to Power-down ns 70 ns 5 ns 35 5 ns ns 25 5 Z[8,9] tPU ns 70 ns ns 25 0 ns ns 70 ns Write Cycle[10,11] tWC Write Cycle Time 70 ns tSCE CE LOW to Write End 60 ns tAW Address Set-up to Write End 60 ns tHA Address Hold from Write End 0 ns tSA Address Set-up to Write Start 0 ns tPWE WE Pulse Width 50 ns tSD Data Set-up to Write End 30 ns tHD Data Hold from Write End 0 ns Z[8, 9] tHZWE WE LOW to High tLZWE WE HIGH to Low Z[8] 25 5 ns ns Notes: 7. Test conditions assume signal transition time of 5 ns or less, timing reference levels of 1.5V, input pulse levels of 0 to 3.0V, and output loading of the specified IOL/IOH and 100-pF load capacitance. 8. At any given temperature and voltage condition, tHZCE is less than tLZCE, tHZOE is less than tLZOE, and tHZWE is less than tLZWE for any given device. 9. tHZOE, tHZCE, and tHZWE are specified with CL = 5 pF as in part (b) of AC Test Loads. Transition is measured ±500 mV from steady-state voltage. 10. The internal write time of the memory is defined by the overlap of CE LOW and WE LOW. Both signals must be LOW to initiate a write and either signal can terminate a write by going HIGH. The data input set-up and hold timing should be referenced to the rising edge of the signal that terminates the write. 11. The minimum write pulse width for write cycle #3 (WE controlled, OE LOW) is the sum of tHZWE and tSD. Document# : 38-15001 Rev. *F Page 5 of 11 PRELIMINARY CY9C62256 Switching Waveforms Read Cycle No. 1[12, 13] tRC ADDRESS tOHA DATA OUT tAA PREVIOUS DATA VALID DATA VALID Read Cycle No. 2[13, 14] tRC CE tACE OE DATA OUT tHZOE tHZCE tDOE tLZOE HIGH IMPEDANCE DATA VALID tLZCE VCC SUPPLY CURRENT HIGH IMPEDANCE tPD tPU ICC 50% 50% ISB Write Cycle No. 1 (WE Controlled)[10, 15, 16] tWC ADDRESS CE tAW tSA WE tHA tPWE OE tSD DATA I/O NOTE 17 tHD DATA IN VALID tHZOE Notes: 12. Device is continuously selected. OE, CE = VIL. 13. WE is HIGH for read cycle. 14. Address valid prior to or coincident with CE transition LOW. 15. Data I/O is high impedance if OE = VIH. 16. If CE goes HIGH simultaneously with WE HIGH, the output remains in a high-impedance state. 17. During this period, the I/Os are in output state and input signals should not be applied. Document# : 38-15001 Rev. *F Page 6 of 11 PRELIMINARY CY9C62256 Switching Waveforms (continued) Write Cycle No. 2 (CE Controlled)[10, 15, 16] tWC ADDRESS tSCE CE tSA tAW tHA WE tSD DATA I/O tHD DATA IN VALID Write Cycle No. 3 (WE Controlled, OE LOW)[11, 16] tWC ADDRESS CE tAW tHA tSA WE tSD DATA I/O tHD DATA IN VALID NOTE 17 tLZWE tHZWE Truth Table CE WE OE VCC Inputs/Outputs Mode Power H X X 4.5V–5.5V High Z Deselect/Power-down Standby (ISB) L H L 4.5V–5.5V Data Out Read Active (ICC) L L X 4.5V–5.5V Data In Write Active (ICC) L H H 4.5V–5.5V High Z Deselect, Output Disabled Active (ICC) X X X <4.0V Inputs = X, Outputs = Hi-Z Write Inhibit Active (ICC) Document# : 38-15001 Rev. *F Page 7 of 11 PRELIMINARY CY9C62256 Power-down/-up Mode AC Waveforms Min. Typ. Max. Unit VPFD Parameter Power-fail Deselect Voltage Description 4.2 4.35 4.5 V tF[18] VPFD (max.) to VPFD (min.) VCC Fall Time 100 µs tFB VPFD (min.) to VSS VCC Fall Time 50 µs tR VSS to VPFD (max.) Rise Time 20 µs tWP Write Protect Time On VCC = VPFD (typ) 20 µs tREC VPFD (max.) to Inputs Recognized 500 µs tF Vcc VPFD (max) VPFD (typ) VPFD (min) tR tFB tREC tWP INPUTS DON’T CARE RECOGNIZED OUTPUTS tR HIGH-Z VALID RECOGNIZED VALID Ordering Information Speed (ns) 70 Ordering Code CY9C62256−70SC CY9C62256-70SI Package Name S21 S21 Package Type 28-lead (300-mil) Molded SOIC Operating Range Commercial 28-lead (300-mil) Molded SOIC Industrial CY9C62256-70SNC SN28 28-lead (300-mil) Narrow Body SOIC Commercial CY9C62256-70SNI SN28 28-lead (300-mil) Narrow Body SOIC Industrial CY9C62256−70ZC Z28 28-lead Thin Small Outline Package Commercial CY9C62256−70ZI Z28 28-lead Thin Small Outline Package Industrial Note: 18. VPFD (max.) to VPFD (min.) fall time of less than tF may result in deselection/ write protection not occurring until 20 µs after VCC passes VPFD (min.). Document# : 38-15001 Rev. *F Page 8 of 11 PRELIMINARY Package Diagrams ( CY9C62256 ) 28-Lead (300-Mil) Molded SOIC S21 PIN 1 ID 14 MIN. 1 MIN. MAX. DIMENSIONS IN INCHES[MM] MAX. 0.394[10.01] * 0.419[10.64] 0.291[7.39] PACKAGE WEIGHT 0.85gms 0.300[7.62] 15 28 REFERENCE JEDEC MO-119 PART # SZ28.3 LEAD FREE PKG. 0.026[0.66] 0.032[0.81] PART # S28.3 STANDARD PKG. SZ28.3 LEAD FREE PKG. SEATING PLANE 0.697[17.70] 0.713[18.11] 0.092[2.33] 0.105[2.67] 0.004[0.10] 0.050[1.27] TYP. 0.013[0.33] 0.004[0.10] 0.019[0.48] 0.0118[0.30] * 0.015[0.38] 0.050[1.27] 0.0091[0.23] 0.0125[3.17] * 51-85026-*C 28-lead Thin Small Outline Package Type 1 (8 × 13.4 mm) Z28 51-85071-*G Document# : 38-15001 Rev. *F Page 9 of 11 PRELIMINARY CY9C62256 Package Diagrams (continued) 450-mil Wide (300-mil Body Width) 28-pin Narrow SOIC (SN28) PIN 1 ID OMEDATA 0.291 0.300 MIN. MAX. DIMENSIONS IN INCHES CSPI 0.390 0.420 0.463 0.477 0.026 0.032 DETAIL "B" 0.015 0.020 0.014 0.020 DETAIL "A" SEATING PLANE 0.702 0.710 0.390 0.420 B 0.094 0.110 0.004 A 0.050 TYP. 0.002 0.014 0.020 0.042 0.008 0.012 51-85092-*B All product and company names mentioned in this document may be the trademarks of their respective holders. Document# :38-15001 Rev. *F Page 10 of 11 © Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, 2005. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Cypress Semiconductor Corporation assumes no responsibility for the use of any circuitry other than circuitry embodied in a Cypress product. Nor does it convey or imply any license under patent or other rights. Cypress products are not warranted nor intended to be used for medical, life support, life saving, critical control or safety applications, unless pursuant to an express written agreement with Cypress. Furthermore, Cypress does not authorize its products for use as critical components in life-support systems where a malfunction or failure may reasonably be expected to result in significant injury to the user. The inclusion of Cypress products in life-support systems application implies that the manufacturer assumes all risk of such use and in doing so indemnifies Cypress against all charges. PRELIMINARY CY9C62256 Document History Page Document Title: CY9C62256 32K x 8 Magnetic Nonvolatile CMOS RAM Document Number: 38-15001 REV. ECN NO. Issue Date Orig. of Change ** 115831 05/29/02 NBP New data sheet *A 116770 07/25/02 NBP Add state of memory bits at the time of shipment Description of Change *B 117612 07/26/02 LJN Minor Change needed to change footer from 38-15003 to 38-15001 *C 208424 SEE ECN NBP Icc, Isb1, Isb2, Non-Operating Shielding Specification, Condition to emulate Boot PROM functionality *D 227582 SEE ECN NBP Changed Magnetic Shielding Specification *E 285756 SEE ECN NBP Added SNC 28-pin SOIC package and Changed VPFD and tWP specification *F 327434 SEE ECN NBP Remove 28-pin PDIP package Document# : 38-15001 Rev. *F Page 11 of 11