Migrating MX29GL128E to MX29GL128F

APPLICATION NOTE
Migrating from MX29GL128E to MX29GL128F
1. Introduction
This application note describes the major differences between MX29GL128E and MX29GL128F.
All the information in this document is based on the latest datasheet of the MX29GL128F and it
will be subject to change if any further update from datasheet.
2. Feature Comparison
Part Number
MX29GL128E
MX29GL128F
2.7~3.6V
2.7~3.6V
56-TSOP (14x20mm)
64-FGBA/LFBGA (11x13mm)
70-SSOP
56-TSOP (14x20mm)
64-FGBA/LFBGA (11x13mm)
70-SSOP
Uniform Sector 128KB
Uniform Sector 128KB
Read
8Word (16Byte)
8Word (16Byte)
Write
32Word (64Byte)
32Word (64Byte)
x8 /x16
x8 / x16
Yes
Yes
VCC Range
Package
Feature
Sector Architecture
Page Buffer
Configuration
CFI (Commom Flash Interface)
Security Sector
Protection
128 bytes
Software
Hardware
Parameter
128 bytes
Password protection
Solid Protection,
USPB (Note 1)
WP#
Typ.
Max.
Password protection
Solid Protection,
USPB (Note 1)
WP#
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Access Time (Taa) Random
ns
90ns
90ns
Access Time (Taa) Page
Word Program Time
Chip Program Time
ns
ns
sec
11
100
25ns
360
350
10
50
25ns
180
180
Sector Erase Time
sec
0.6
5
0.5
3.5
Chip Erase Time
sec
50
180
60
125
cycles
100,000
μs
200
Erase/Program Cycle
Total Write Buffer Time
100,000
120
Note 1. USPB = Temporary un-protect solid write protect bits.
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3. DC Specifications
Parameter
MX29GL128E
MX29GL128F
Icr1, Read current(5MHz,mA)
Icr2, Read current(1MHz,mA)
50 (Max)
20 (Max)
20 (Max)
5 (Max)
Isb ,Standby current(uA )
Isbr, Reset current
30 (Max)
100 (Max)
50 (Max)
50 (Max)
10uA (Typical)
1uA (Typical)
Idpd, Deep power down current
4. AC Specifications
Parameter
MX29GL128E
MX29GL128F
Taa, Valid data output after address (ns)
Tce, Valid data output after CE# low (ns)
90 (Max.)
90 (Max.)
90 (Max.)
90 (Max.)
Toe, Valid data output after OE# low (ns)
Trc, Read period time (ns)
25 (Max.)
90 (Max.)
25 (Max.)
90 (Max.)
Twc, Write period time (ns)
Tcwc, Command period time (ns)
90 (Max.)
90 (Max.)
90 (Max.)
90 (Max.)
5. Manufacturer ID & Device ID Comparison
Part Number
MX29GL128E
Manufacturer ID
Device ID (Word Mode)
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MX29GL128F
00C2h
00C2h
227Eh / 2222h / 2201h
227Eh / 2222h / 2201h
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6. Software Notices
The MX29GL128F is command compatible with MX29GL128E such that it will be easy to migrate
without any command change. The CFI code of MX2GL128F is the same as MX29GL128E.
7. References
The following datasheets were used for preparing this comparison note:
Datasheet
Location
Date Issued
Version
MX29GL128E
Macronix Website
JUN.03, 2011
1.4
MX29GL128F
Macronix Website
OCT. 12, 2011
0.00
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.
DescriptionPageDate
1.
1. Initial release DEC/07/2011
2.
1. Updated Feature Comparison Table
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