Migrating MX29GL256E to MX29GL256F

APPLICATION NOTE
Migrating from MX29GL256E to MX29GL256F
1. Introduction
This application note describes the major differences between MX29GL256E and MX29GL256F.
All the information in this document is based on the latest datasheet of the MX29GL256F and it
will be subject to change if any further update from datasheet.
2. Feature Comparison
Part Number
MX29GL256E
MX29GL256F
2.7~3.6V
2.7~3.6V
56-TSOP (14x20mm²)
64-FGBA/LFBGA (11x13mm²)
70-SSOP
56-TSOP (14x20mm²)
64-FGBA/LFBGA (11x13mm²)
70-SSOP
56FBGA (7x9mm²)
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
256 bytes
Software
Hardware
Parameter
Password protection
Solid Protection,
USPB (Note 1)
WP#
Typ.
Max.
256 bytes
Password protection
Solid Protection,
USPB (Note 1)
WP#
Min.
90ns (3.0~3.6)
100ns (2.7~3.6)
25ns
Max.
90ns (3.0~3.6)
100ns (2.7~3.6)
25ns
Access Time (Taa) Random
ns
Access Time (Taa) Page
ns
Word Program Time
us
11
360
10
180
Chip Program Time
sec
100
350
80
350
Sector Erase Time
sec
0.6
5
0.5
3.5
Chip Erase Time
sec
128
300
100
250
Total Write Buffer Time
us
200
120
Ace Total Write Buffer Time
us
100
70
cycles
100,000
100,000
Erase/Program Cycle
Note 1. USPB = Temporary un-protect solid write protect bits.
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3. DC Specifications
Parameter
MX29GL256E
MX29GL256F
Icr1, Read current (5MHz,mA)
Icr2, Read current (10MHz,mA)
50 (Max)
10 (Max)
20 (Max)
5 (Max)
Isb ,Standby current (uA )
Isbr, Reset current
100 (Max)
100 (Max)
50 (Max)
50 (Max)
10uA (Typical)
1uA (Typical)
Idpd, Deep power down current
4. AC Specifications
Parameter
MX29GL256E
MX29GL256F
Taa, Valid data output after address (ns)
Tce, Valid data output after CE# low (ns)
90 /100 (Max.)
90 / 100 (Max.)
90 / 100 (Max.)
90 / 100 (Max.)
Toe, Valid data output after OE# low (ns)
Trc, Read period time (ns)
25 (Max.)
90 / 100 (Max.)
25 (Max.)
90 / 100 (Max.)
Twc, Write period time (ns)
Tcwc, Command period time (ns)
90 / 100 (Max.)
90 / 100 (Max.)
90 / 100 (Max.)
90 / 100 (Max.)
5. Manufacturer ID & Device ID Comparison
Part Number
MX29GL256E
Manufacturer ID
Device ID (Word Mode)
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MX29GL256F
00C2h
00C2h
227Eh / 2222h / 2201h
227Eh / 2222h / 2201h
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6. Software Notices
The MX29GL256F is command compatible with MX29GL256E such that it will be easy to migrate
without any command change. The CFI code of MX2GL256F is the same as MX29GL256E.
7. References
The following datasheets were used for preparing this comparison note:
Datasheet
Location
Date Issued
Version
MX29GL256E
Macronix Website
Jul. 26, 2011
1.4
MX29GL256F
Macronix Website
Jan. 12, 2012
1.3
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 JUL/20/2010
2.
1. Added a new package - 56FBGA(7x9mm²) P1
2. Updated parameters & DC specifications P1, 2
3. Updated Feature Comparison Table
P1
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