APPLICATION NOTE Migrating to the Macronix MX29F200C & MX29F400C Flash Families from Spansion Am29F200B & Am29F400B Memory Devices. Contents Introduction............................................................................................................................................................. 2 General Feature Comparison................................................................................................................................ 2 Table 1. General Feature Comparison of Parallel 4Mb devices.......................................................................... 2 Table 2. General Feature Comparison of Parallel 2Mb devices.......................................................................... 3 Software Notices.................................................................................................................................................... 3 Table 3. Manufacturer ID comparison.................................................................................................................. 3 Summary................................................................................................................................................................. 4 References ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Revision History .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Publication Number: AN-034.02 1 REV. 0.02, APR. 17, 2009 APPLICATION NOTE Migrating to the Macronix MX29F200C & MX29F400C Flash Families from Spansion Am29F200B & Am29F400B Memory Devices. Introduction This application note indicates the differences between Spansion Am29F200B & Am29F400B and Macronix MX29F200C& MX29F400C, the information provided is based on the data available at the time. The MX29F datasheet may override this migration guide if there is a different description for the same items in the datasheet. General Feature Comparison MX29F200C & MX29F400C hardware-wise is footprint compatible with Am29F200B & Am29F400B devices. Please note the slight difference of AC/ DC characteristics. Table 1. General Feature Comparison of Parallel 4Mb devices Part No MX29F400C Am29F400B (Spansion) Operation temperature VCC Range -40~85 deg.C 4.5~5.5V -40~125 deg.C 4.5~5.5V 48TSOP; 40SOP 48TSOP; 40SOP Package Feature 16KB+8KBx2+32KB + 64KBx7 16KB+8KBx2+32KB + 64KBx7 x8 /x16 x8 / x16 Top/Botton Top/Botton Typ. Max. Typ. Max. ns 70/90 55/70/90 ns 9 300 7 300 sec 4.5 13.5 3.6 10.8 sec 0.7 15 1 8 sec 4 32 11 Cycles 100000 1000000 Input High Voltage (*Note 1) V 0.7 x Vcc (Min) 2V (Min) Sector Architecture Configuration Boot Block Parameter Access time (tAA) Byte Program Time Chip Program Time Sector Erase Time Chip Erase Time Erase/Program Cycle *Note 1: There is a difference in Input High Voltage between MX29F400C and Am29F400B. Publication Number: AN-034.02 2 REV. 0.02, APR. 17, 2009 APPLICATION NOTE Migrating to the Macronix MX29F200C & MX29F400C Flash Families from Spansion Am29F200B & Am29F400B Memory Devices. Table 2. General Feature Comparison of Parallel 2Mb devices Part No MX29F200C Am29F200B (Spansion) Operating temperature VCC Range -40~85 deg.C 4.5~5.5V -40~125 deg.C 4.5~5.5V 48TSOP; 40SOP 48TSOP; 40SOP Package Feature 16KB+8KBx2+32KB + 64KBx3 16KB+8KBx2+32KB + 64KBx3 x8 /x16 x8 / x16 Top/Botton Top/Botton Typ. Max. Typ. Max. ns 70/90 55/70/90 ns 9 300 7 300 sec 2.3 6.8 1.5 5.4 sec 0.7 15 1 8 sec 4 32 11 100000 1000000 Cycles Input High Voltage (*Note 1) Voltage 0.7 x Vcc (Min) 2V (Min) Sector Architecture Configuration Boot Block Parameter Access time (tAA) Byte Program Time Chip Program Time Sector Erase Time Chip Erase Time Erase/Program Cycle *Note 1: There is a difference in Input High Voltage between MX29F200C and Am29F200B. Software Notices The software commands of MX29F200C/400C products are compatible as AmF200B/400B products. Please note the different Manufacturer ID for each device. Table 3. Manufacturer ID comparison Features Manufacturer ID Device ID (T/B) Macronix MX29F200C 00C2h 2251h/2257h Spansion Am29F200B 0001h 2251h/2257h Features Manufacturer ID Device ID (T/B) Macronix MX29F400C 00C2h 2223h/22ABh Spansion Am29F400B 0001h 2223h/22ABh Publication Number: AN-034.02 3 REV. 0.02, APR. 17, 2009 APPLICATION NOTE Migrating to the Macronix MX29F200C & MX29F400C Flash Families from Spansion Am29F200B & Am29F400B Memory Devices. Summary In conclusion, Spansion Am29F200B & Am29F400B devices could be converted to Macronix MX29F200C & MX29F400C devices with minor adjustment effort. References The following datasheets were used to prepare this comparative technical note. Datasheet Am29F200B (Spansion) Am29F400B (Spansion) Source web-site web-site Date Nov,1,2006 Nov,1,2006 Version D4 E5 For functional and parametric specifications, refer to the product datasheets on the Macronix web site at http://www.macronix.com/ and refer to the web page: Products / Flash Memory / Parallel Flash Publication Number: AN-034.02 4 REV. 0.02, APR. 17, 2009 APPLICATION NOTE Migrating to the Macronix MX29F200C & MX29F400C Flash Families from Spansion Am29F200B & Am29F400B Memory Devices. Revision History Revision No. 0.01 0.02 Description 1. Added hardware notices. 1. Added the parameter for "Input High Level" 2. Removed hardware notices. Publication Number: AN-034.02 5 Page P4 P1,2 Date APR/09/2009 APR/17/2009 REV. 0.02, APR. 17, 2009 APPLICATION NOTE Macronix's products are not designed, manufactured, or intended for use for any high risk applications in which the failure of a single component could cause death, personal injury, severe physical damage, or other substantial harm to persons or property, such as life-support systems, high temperature automotive, medical, aircraft and military application. Macronix and its suppliers will not be liable to you and/or any third party for any claims, injuries or damages that may be incurred due to use of Macronix's products in the prohibited applications. Copyright© Macronix International Co., Ltd. 2009. All Rights Reserved. Macronix, MXIC, MXIC Logo, MX Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macronix International Co., Ltd.. The names and brands of other companies are for identification purposes only and may be claimed as the property of the respective companies. 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