Migrating MX29GL512E to MX29GL512F

APPLICATION NOTE
Migrating MX29GL512E to MX29GL512F
1. Introduction
This application note describes the major differences between MX29GL512F and MX29GL512E.
All the information in this document is based on the latest datasheet of the MX29GL512F and it will
be subject to change if there are any discrepancies occurred.
2. Feature Comparison
Part Number
MX29GL512E
MX29GL512F
Voltage
2.7~3.6 V
2.7~3.6 V
Package
70-SSOP
2
56-TSOP (14x20mm )
2
64-LFBGA (11x13mm )
70-SSOP
2
56-TSOP (14x20mm )
2
64-LFBGA (11x13mm )
128KBx512
128KBx512
Configuration
x8 / x16
x8 / x16
Boot Block
Uniform
Uniform
Yes
Yes
256 bytes
256 bytes
Feature
Sector Architecture
CFI (Commom Flash Interface)
Security Sector
Parameter
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
11
100
110
360
Access Time (Taa) 3.0~3.6V
Access Time (Taa) 2.7~3.6V
Word Program Time
ns
ns
us
11
100
110
360
Chip Program Time
sec
200
700
200
700
Sector Erase Time
Chip Erase Time
Total Write Buffer Time
Erase/Program Cycle
sec
sec
us
cycle
0.6
256
200
100,000
5
600
0.6
256
120
5
600
100,000
3. DC Specifications
Parameter
MX29GL512E
MX29GL512F
Icr1, Read current (1MHz, mA)
Icr1, Read current (5MHz,mA)
20 (Max.)
50 (Max.)
20 (Max.)
50 (Max.)
Icr2, VCC Page Read current (10MHz, mA)
Icw, Write current (mA)
10 (Max.)
30 (Max.)
10 (Max.)
30 (Max.)
Isb, Standby current (uA )
200 (Max.)
200 (Max.)
Isbr, Reset current
200 (Max.)
200 (Max.)
Publication Number: AN-104
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APPLICATION NOTE
Migrating MX29GL512E to MX29GL512F
4. AC/DC Specifications
Parameter
MX29GL512E
MX29GL512F
Taa, Valid data output after address (ns)
Tce, Valid data output after CE# low (ns)
100/110 (Max.)
100/110 (Max.)
100/110 (Max.)
100/110 (Max.)
Toe, Valid data output after OE# low (ns)
Tpa, Page access time (ns)
25 (Max.)
25 (Max.)
25 (Max.)
25 (Max.)
Trc, Read period time (ns)
Twc, Write period time (ns)
100/110 (Max.)
100/110 (Max.)
100/110 (Max.)
100/110 (Max.)
Tcwc, Command period time (ns)
100/110 (Max.)
100/110 (Max.)
5. Manufacturer ID & Device ID Comparison
Part Number
MX29GL512E
MX29GL512F
Manufacturer ID
00C2h
00C2h
Device ID (Cycle 1, 2, 3)
22AEh
2223h
2201h
22AEh
2223h
2201h
6. Software Notices
The software commands of MX29GL512F are all the same as the ones of MX29GL512E.
7. References
The following datasheets were applied for preparing this comparison notes:
Datasheet
Location
Date Issued
Versions
MX29GL512E
Macronix Website
Jun. 16, 2011
1.2
MX29GL512F
Macronix Website
Jan. 19, 2012
1.2
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-104
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REV. 1.0, MAR. 22, 2011
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