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. Publication Number: AN-128 1 REV. 2, OCT. 29, 2013 APPLICATION NOTE Migrating from MX29GL128E to MX29GL128F 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) Publication Number: AN-128 MX29GL128F 00C2h 00C2h 227Eh / 2222h / 2201h 227Eh / 2222h / 2201h 2 REV. 2, OCT. 29, 2013 APPLICATION NOTE Migrating from MX29GL128E to MX29GL128F 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. Publication Number: AN-128 3 REV. 2, OCT. 29, 2013 APPLICATION NOTE Migrating from MX29GL128E to MX29GL128F REVISION HISTORY Revision No. DescriptionPageDate 1. 1. Initial release DEC/07/2011 2. 1. Updated Feature Comparison Table Publication Number: AN-128 4 P1 OCT/07/2013 REV. 2, OCT. 29, 2013 APPLICATION NOTE Except for customized products which have been expressly identified in the applicable agreement, Macronix's products are designed, developed, and/or manufactured for ordinary business, industrial, personal, and/or household applications only, and not for use in any applications which may, directly or indirectly, cause death, personal injury, or severe property damages. In the event Macronix products are used in contradicted to their target usage above, the buyer shall take any and all actions to ensure said Macronix's product qualified for its actual use in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations; and Macronix as well as it’s suppliers and/or distributors shall be released from any and all liability arisen therefrom. Copyright© Macronix International Co., Ltd. 2013. All rights reserved. Macronix, MXIC, MXIC Logo, MX Logo, Integrated Solutions Provider, NBit, NBiit, Macronix NBit, eLiteFlash, XtraROM, Phines, BE-SONOS, KSMC, Kingtech, MXSMIO, Macronix vEE 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. For the contact and order information, please visit Macronix’s Web site at: http://www.macronix.com MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. reserves the right to change product and specifications without notice. 5