AMD AM29LV160BT120FC

PRELIMINARY
Am29LV160B
16 Megabit (2 M x 8-Bit/1 M x 16-Bit)
CMOS 3.0 Volt-only Boot Sector Flash Memory
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
■ Single power supply operation
— Full voltage range: 2.7 to 3.6 volt read and write
operations for battery-powered applications
■ Top or bottom boot block configurations
available
■ Embedded Algorithms
— Regulated voltage range: 3.0 to 3.6 volt read
and write operations and for compatibility with
high performance 3.3 volt microprocessors
— Embedded Erase algorithm automatically
preprograms and erases the entire chip or any
combination of designated sectors
■ Manufactured on 0.35 µm process technology
— Embedded Program algorithm automatically
writes and verifies data at specified addresses
■ Supports Common Flash Memory Interface
(CFI)
■ High performance
— Full voltage range: access times as fast as 90 ns
— Regulated voltage range: access times as fast
as 80 ns
■ Ultra low power consumption (typical values at
5 MHz)
— 200 nA Automatic Sleep mode current
— 200 nA standby mode current
— 9 mA read current
— 20 mA program/erase current
■ Flexible sector architecture
— One 16 Kbyte, two 8 Kbyte, one 32 Kbyte, and
thirty-one 64 Kbyte sectors (byte mode)
— One 8 Kword, two 4 Kword, one 16 Kword, and
thirty-one 32 Kword sectors (word mode)
— Supports full chip erase
— Sector Protection features:
A hardware method of locking a sector to
prevent any program or erase operations within
that sector
Sectors can be locked in-system or via
programming equipment
Temporary Sector Unprotect feature allows code
changes in previously locked sectors
■ Unlock Bypass Program Command
— Reduces overall programming time when
issuing multiple program command sequences
■ Minimum 1,000,000 write cycle guarantee per
sector
■ Package option
— 48-ball FBGA
— 48-pin TSOP
— 44-pin SO
■ CFI (Common Flash Interface) compliant
— Provides device-specific information to the
system, allowing host software to easily
reconfigure for different Flash devices
■ Compatibility with JEDEC standards
— Pinout and software compatible with singlepower supply Flash
— Superior inadvertent write protection
■ Data# Polling and toggle bits
— Provides a software method of detecting
program or erase operation completion
■ Ready/Busy# pin (RY/BY#)
— Provides a hardware method of detecting
program or erase cycle completion (not
available on 44-pin SO)
■ Erase Suspend/Erase Resume
— Suspends an erase operation to read data from,
or program data to, a sector that is not being
erased, then resumes the erase operation
■ Hardware reset pin (RESET#)
— Hardware method to reset the device to reading
array data
Publication# 21358 Rev: F Amendment/+2
Issue Date: March 1998
PRELIMINARY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Am29LV160B is a 16 Mbit, 3.0 Volt-only Flash memory
organized as 2,097,152 bytes or 1,048,576 words. The
device is offered in 48-ball FBGA, 44-pin SO, and 48-pin
TSOP packages. The word-wide data (x16) appears on
DQ15–DQ0; the byte-wide (x8) data appears on DQ7–DQ0.
This device is designed to be programmed in-system with
the standard system 3.0 volt VCC supply. A 12.0 V VPP or 5.0
VCC are not required for write or erase operations. The
device can also be program med in standard
EPROM programmers.
The device offers access times of 80, 90, and 120 ns,
allowing high speed microprocessors to operate
without wait states. To eliminate bus contention the
device has separate chip enable (CE#), write enable
(WE#) and output enable (OE#) controls.
The device requires only a single 3.0 volt power supply for both read and write functions. Internally generated and regulated voltages are provided for the
program and erase operations.
The Am29LV160B is entirely command set compatible
w it h t h e J E D E C s in g le - p ow e r-s u p p ly F la s h
standard. Commands are written to the command register using standard microprocessor write timings. Register contents serve as input to an internal statemachine that controls the erase and programming circuitry. Write cycles also internally latch addresses and
data needed for the programming and erase operations. Reading data out of the device is similar to
reading from other Flash or EPROM devices.
Device programming occurs by executing the program
command sequence. This initiates the Embedded
Program algorithm—an internal algorithm that automatically times the program pulse widths and verifies
proper cell margin. The Unlock Bypass mode facilitates faster programming times by requiring only two
write cycles to program data instead of four.
Device erasure occurs by executing the erase command sequence. This initiates the Embedded Erase
algorithm—an internal algorithm that automatically preprograms the array (if it is not already programmed) before executing the erase operation. During erase, the
device automatically times the erase pulse widths and
verifies proper cell margin.
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The host system can detect whether a program or
erase operation is complete by observing the RY/BY#
pin, or by reading the DQ7 (Data# Polling) and DQ6
(toggle) status bits. After a program or erase cycle
has been completed, the device is ready to read array
data or accept another command.
The sector erase architecture allows memory sectors
to be erased and reprogrammed without affecting the
data contents of other sectors. The device is fully
erased when shipped from the factory.
Hardware data protection measures include a low VCC
detector that automatically inhibits write operations during power transitions. The hardware sector protection
feature disables both program and erase operations in
any combination of the sectors of memory. This can be
achieved in-system or via programming equipment.
The Erase Suspend/Erase Resume feature enables
the user to put erase on hold for any period of time to
read data from, or program data to, any sector that is
not selected for erasure. True background erase can
thus be achieved.
The hardware RESET# pin terminates any operation
in progress and resets the internal state machine to
reading array data. The RESET# pin may be tied to the
system reset circuitry. A system reset would thus also
reset the device, enabling the system microprocessor
to read the boot-up firmware from the Flash memory.
The device offers two power-saving features. When
addresses have been stable for a specified amount of
time, the device enters the automatic sleep mode.
The system can also place the device into the standby
mode. Power consumption is greatly reduced in both
these modes.
AMD’s Flash technology combines years of Flash
memory manufacturing experience to produce the
highest levels of quality, reliability and cost effectiveness.
The device electrically erases all bits within a sector
simultaneously via Fowler-Nordheim tunneling. The
data is programmed using hot electron injection.
Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Family Part Number
Speed Option
Am29LV160B
Regulated Voltage Range: VCC =3.0–3.6 V
80R
Full Voltage Range: VCC = 2.7–3.6 V
90
120
Max access time, ns (tACC)
80
90
120
Max CE# access time, ns (tCE)
80
90
120
Max OE# access time, ns (tOE)
30
35
50
Note: See “AC Characteristics” for full specifications.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
DQ0–DQ15 (A-1)
RY/BY#
VCC
Sector Switches
VSS
Erase Voltage
Generator
RESET#
WE#
BYTE#
Input/Output
Buffers
State
Control
Command
Register
PGM Voltage
Generator
Chip Enable
Output Enable
Logic
CE#
OE#
VCC Detector
Address Latch
STB
Timer
A0–A19
STB
Data
Latch
Y-Decoder
Y-Gating
X-Decoder
Cell Matrix
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PRELIMINARY
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
A19
NC
WE#
RESET#
NC
NC
RY/BY#
A18
A17
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A16
BYTE#
VSS
DQ15/A-1
DQ7
DQ14
DQ6
DQ13
DQ5
DQ12
DQ4
VCC
DQ11
DQ3
DQ10
DQ2
DQ9
DQ1
DQ8
DQ0
OE#
VSS
CE#
A0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Standard TSOP
Reverse TSOP
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
A16
BYTE#
VSS
DQ15/A-1
DQ7
DQ14
DQ6
DQ13
DQ5
DQ12
DQ4
VCC
DQ11
DQ3
DQ10
DQ2
DQ9
DQ1
DQ8
DQ0
OE#
VSS
CE#
A0
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
A19
NC
WE#
RESET#
NC
NC
RY/BY#
A18
A17
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
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Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
RESET#
A18
A17
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
CE#
VSS
OE#
DQ0
DQ8
DQ1
DQ9
DQ2
DQ10
DQ3
DQ11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
SO
WE#
A19
A8
A9
A10
A11
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
BYTE#
VSS
DQ15/A-1
DQ7
DQ14
DQ6
DQ13
DQ5
DQ12
DQ4
VCC
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FBGA
Bottom View
A1
B1
C1
D1
E1
F1
G1
H1
A3
A4
A2
A1
A0
CE#
OE#
VSS
A2
B2
C2
D2
E2
F2
G2
H2
A7
A17
A6
A5
DQ0
DQ8
DQ9
DQ1
A3
B3
C3
D3
E3
F3
G3
H3
RY/BY#
NC
A18
NC
DQ2
DQ10
DQ11
DQ3
A4
B4
C4
D4
E4
F4
G4
H4
WE#
RESET#
NC
A19
DQ5
DQ12
VCC
DQ4
A5
B5
C5
D5
E5
F5
G5
H5
A9
A8
A10
A11
DQ7
DQ14
DQ13
DQ6
F6
G6
A6
B6
C6
D6
E6
A13
A12
A14
A15
A16
BYTE# DQ15/A-1
H6
VSS
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Special Handling Instructions
Special handling is required for Flash Memory products
in FBGA packages.
Flash memory devices in FBGA packages may be
damaged if exposed to ultrasonic cleaning methods.
The package and/or data integrity may be compromised
if the package body is exposed to temperatures above
150°C for prolonged periods of time.
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PRELIMINARY
PIN CONFIGURATION
A0–A19
LOGIC SYMBOL
= 20 addresses
20
DQ0–DQ14 = 15 data inputs/outputs
A0–A19
DQ15/A-1
= DQ15 (data input/output, word mode),
A-1 (LSB address input, byte mode)
BYTE#
= Selects 8-bit or 16-bit mode
DQ0–DQ15
(A-1)
CE#
= Chip enable
CE#
OE#
= Output enable
OE#
WE#
= Write enable
RESET#
= Hardware reset pin
RY/BY#
= Ready/Busy output
(N/A SO 044)
WE#
RESET#
BYTE#
VCC
= 3.0 volt-only single power supply
(see Product Selector Guide for speed
options and voltage supply tolerances)
VSS
= Device ground
NC
= Pin not connected internally
6
16 or 8
Am29LV160B
RY/BY#
(N/A SO 044)
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PRELIMINARY
ORDERING INFORMATION
Standard Products
AMD standard products are available in several packages and operating ranges. The order number (Valid Combination) is formed by a combination of the elements below.
AM29LV160B
T
80R
E
C
OPTIONAL PROCESSING
Blank = Standard Processing
B = Burn-in
(Contact an AMD representative for more information)
TEMPERATURE RANGE
C = Commercial (0°C to +70°C)
I = Industrial (–40°C to +85°C)
E = Extended (–55°C to +125°C)
PACKAGE TYPE
E = 48-Pin Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP)
Standard Pinout (TS 048)
F = 48-Pin Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP)
Reverse Pinout (TSR048)
S = 44-Pin Small Outline Package (SO 044)
WC = 48-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA)
0.80 mm pitch, 8 x 9 mm package
SPEED OPTION
See Product Selector Guide and Valid Combinations
BOOT CODE SECTOR ARCHITECTURE
T = Top Sector
B = Bottom Sector
DEVICE NUMBER/DESCRIPTION
Am29LV160B
16 Megabit (2M x 8-Bit/1M x 16-Bit) CMOS Flash Memory
3.0 Volt-only Read, Program, and Erase
Valid Combinations
Valid Combinations
AM29LV160BT80R,
AM29LV160BB80R
AM29LV160BT90,
AM29LV160BB90
AM29LV160BT120,
AM29LV160BB120
EC, FC, SC, WCC
Valid Combinations list configurations planned to be supported in volume for this device. Consult the local AMD sales
office to confirm availability of specific valid combinations and
to check on newly released combinations.
EC, EI, EE,
FC, FI, FE,
SC, SI, SE,
WCC, WCI, WCE
Am29LV160B
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PRELIMINARY
DEVICE BUS OPERATIONS
This section describes the requirements and use of the
device bus operations, which are initiated through the
internal command register. The command register itself
does not occupy any addressable memory location.
The register is composed of latches that store the commands, along with the address and data information
needed to execute the command. The contents of the
Table 1.
register serve as inputs to the internal state machine.
The state machine outputs dictate the function of the
device. Table 1 lists the device bus operations, the inputs and control levels they require, and the resulting
output. The following subsections describe each of
these operations in further detail.
Am29LV160B Device Bus Operations
DQ8–DQ15
Operation
CE#
OE# WE# RESET#
Addresses
(Note 1)
DQ0–
DQ7
BYTE#
= VIH
BYTE#
= VIL
Read
L
L
H
H
AIN
DOUT
DOUT
Write
L
H
L
H
AIN
DIN
DIN
DQ8–DQ14 = High-Z,
DQ15 = A-1
VCC ±
0.3 V
X
X
VCC ±
0.3 V
X
High-Z
High-Z
High-Z
Output Disable
L
H
H
H
X
High-Z
High-Z
High-Z
Reset
X
X
X
L
X
High-Z
High-Z
High-Z
Sector Protect (Note 2)
L
H
L
VID
Sector Address,
A6 = L, A1 = H,
A0 = L
DIN
X
X
Sector Unprotect (Note 2)
L
H
L
VID
Sector Address,
A6 = H, A1 = H,
A0 = L
DIN
X
X
Temporary Sector
Unprotect
X
X
X
VID
AIN
DIN
DIN
High-Z
Standby
Legend:
L = Logic Low = VIL, H = Logic High = VIH, VID = 12.0 ± 0.5 V, X = Don’t Care, AIN = Address In, DIN = Data In, DOUT = Data Out
Notes:
1. Addresses are A19:A0 in word mode (BYTE# = VIH), A19:A-1 in byte mode (BYTE# = VIL).
2. The sector protect and sector unprotect functions may also be implemented via programming equipment. See the “Sector
Protection/Unprotection” section.
Word/Byte Configuration
The BYTE# pin controls whether the device data I/O
pins DQ15–DQ0 operate in the byte or word configuration. If the BYTE# pin is set at logic ‘1’, the device is in
word configuration, DQ15–DQ0 are active and controlled by CE# and OE#.
If the BYTE# pin is set at logic ‘0’, the device is in byte
configuration, and only data I/O pins DQ0–DQ7 are active and controlled by CE# and OE#. The data I/O pins
DQ8–DQ14 are tri-stated, and the DQ15 pin is used as
an input for the LSB (A-1) address function.
Requirements for Reading Array Data
To read array data from the outputs, the system must
drive the CE# and OE# pins to VIL. CE# is the power
control and selects the device. OE# is the output control
and gates array data to the output pins. WE# should re-
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main at VIH. The BYTE# pin determines whether the device outputs array data in words or bytes.
The internal state machine is set for reading array
data upon device power-up, or after a hardware reset.
This ensures that no spurious alteration of the memory content occurs during the power transition. No
command is necessary in this mode to obtain array
data. Standard microprocessor read cycles that assert valid addresses on the device address inputs produce valid data on the device data outputs. The
device remains enabled for read access until the command register contents are altered.
See “Reading Array Data” for more information. Refer
to the AC Read Operations table for timing specifications and to Figure 13 for the timing diagram. ICC1 in
the DC Characteristics table represents the active current specification for reading array data.
Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
Writing Commands/Command Sequences
To write a command or command sequence (which includes programming data to the device and erasing
sectors of memory), the system must drive WE# and
CE# to VIL, and OE# to VIH.
For program operations, the BYTE# pin determines
whether the device accepts program data in bytes
or words. Refer to “Word/Byte Configuration” for
more information.
The device features an Unlock Bypass mode to facilitate faster programming. Once the device enters the Unlock Bypass mode, only two write cycles are required to
program a word or byte, instead of four. The “Word/Byte
Program Command Sequence” section has details on
programming data to the device using both standard and
Unlock Bypass command sequences.
An erase operation can erase one sector, multiple sectors, or the entire device. Tables 2 and 3 indicate the
address space that each sector occupies. A “sector address” consists of the address bits required to uniquely
select a sector. The “Command Definitions” section
has details on erasing a sector or the entire chip, or
suspending/resuming the erase operation.
After the system writes the autoselect command sequence, the device enters the autoselect mode. The
system can then read autoselect codes from the internal register (which is separate from the memory array)
on DQ7–DQ0. Standard read cycle timings apply in this
mode. Refer to the “Autoselect Mode” and “Autoselect
Command Sequence” sections for more information.
ICC2 in the DC Characteristics table represents the active current specification for the write mode. The “AC
Characteristics” section contains timing specification
tables and timing diagrams for write operations.
Program and Erase Operation Status
During an erase or program operation, the system may
check the status of the operation by reading the status
bits on DQ7–DQ0. Standard read cycle timings and ICC
read specifications apply. Refer to “Write Operation
Status” for more information, and to “AC Characteristics” for timing diagrams.
Standby Mode
When the system is not reading or writing to the device,
it can place the device in the standby mode. In this
mode, current consumption is greatly reduced, and the
outputs are placed in the high impedance state, independent of the OE# input.
The device enters the CMOS standby mode when the
CE# and RESET# pins are both held at VCC ± 0.3 V.
(Note that this is a more restricted voltage range than
VIH.) If CE# and RESET# are held at VIH, but not within
VCC ± 0.3 V, the device will be in the standby mode, but
the standby current will be greater. The device requires
standard access time (tCE) for read access when the
device is in either of these standby modes, before it is
ready to read data.
If the device is deselected during erasure or programming, the device draws active current until the
operation is completed.
In the DC Characteristics table, ICC3 and ICC4 represents the standby current specification.
Automatic Sleep Mode
The automatic sleep mode minimizes Flash device
energy consumption. The device automatically
enables this mode when addresses remain stable for
tACC + 30 ns. The automatic sleep mode is
independent of the CE#, WE#, and OE# control
signals. Standard address access timings provide new
data when addresses are changed. While in sleep
mode, output data is latched and always available to
the system. I CC4 in the DC Characteristics table
r epresen ts th e au to matic sle ep mod e c urr ent
specification.
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PRELIMINARY
RESET#: Hardware Reset Pin
The RESET# pin provides a hardware method of resetting the device to reading array data. When the system
drives the RESET# pin to VIL for at least a period of tRP,
the device immediately terminates any operation in
progress, tristates all data output pins, and ignores all
read/write attempts for the duration of the RESET#
pulse. The device also resets the internal state machine to reading array data. The operation that was interrupted should be reinitiated once the device is ready
to accept another command sequence, to ensure data
integrity.
Current is reduced for the duration of the RESET#
pulse. When RESET# is held at VSS±0.3 V, the device
draws CMOS standby current (ICC4). If RESET# is held
at VIL but not within VSS±0.3 V, the standby current will
be greater.
The RESET# pin may be tied to the system reset circuitry. A system reset would thus also reset the Flash
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memory, enabling the system to read the boot-up
firmware from the Flash memory.
If RESET# is asserted during a program or erase operation, the RY/BY# pin remains a “0” (busy) until the
internal reset operation is complete, which requires a
time of tREADY (during Embedded Algorithms). The
system can thus monitor RY/BY# to deter mine
whether the reset operation is complete. If RESET# is
asserted when a program or erase operation is not executing (RY/BY# pin is “1”), the reset operation is
completed within a time of tREADY (not during Embedded Algorithms). The system can read data tRH after
the RESET# pin returns to VIH.
Refer to the AC Characteristics tables for RESET# parameters and to Figure 14 for the timing diagram.
Output Disable Mode
When the OE# input is at VIH, output from the device is
disabled. The output pins are placed in the high impedance state.
Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
Table 2.
Sector Address Tables (Am29LV160BT)
Sector
A19
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12
Sector Size
(Kbytes/
Kwords)
Address Range (in hexadecimal)
SA0
0
0
0
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
000000–00FFFF
00000–07FFF
SA1
0
0
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
010000–01FFFF
08000–0FFFF
SA2
0
0
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
020000–02FFFF
10000–17FFF
SA3
0
0
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
030000–03FFFF
18000–1FFFF
SA4
0
0
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
040000–04FFFF
20000–27FFF
SA5
0
0
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
050000–05FFFF
28000–2FFFF
SA6
0
0
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
060000–06FFFF
30000–37FFF
SA7
0
0
1
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
070000–07FFFF
38000–3FFFF
SA8
0
1
0
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
080000–08FFFF
40000–47FFF
SA9
0
1
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
090000–09FFFF
48000–4FFFF
SA10
0
1
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
0A0000–0AFFFF
50000–57FFF
SA11
0
1
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
0B0000–0BFFFF
58000–5FFFF
SA12
0
1
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
0C0000–0CFFFF
60000–67FFF
SA13
0
1
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
0D0000–0DFFFF
68000–6FFFF
SA14
0
1
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
0E0000–0EFFFF
70000–77FFF
SA15
0
1
1
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
0F0000–0FFFFF
78000–7FFFF
SA16
1
0
0
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
100000–10FFFF
80000–87FFF
SA17
1
0
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
110000–11FFFF
88000–8FFFF
SA18
1
0
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
120000–12FFFF
90000–97FFF
SA19
1
0
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
130000–13FFFF
98000–9FFFF
SA20
1
0
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
140000–14FFFF
A0000–A7FFF
SA21
1
0
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
150000–15FFFF
A8000–AFFFF
SA22
1
0
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
160000–16FFFF
B0000–B7FFF
SA23
1
0
1
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
170000–17FFFF
B8000–BFFFF
SA24
1
1
0
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
180000–18FFFF
C0000–C7FFF
SA25
1
1
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
190000–19FFFF
C8000–CFFFF
SA26
1
1
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
1A0000–1AFFFF
D0000–D7FFF
SA27
1
1
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
1B0000–1BFFFF
D8000–DFFFF
SA28
1
1
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
1C0000–1CFFFF
E0000–E7FFF
SA29
1
1
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
1D0000–1DFFFF
E8000–EFFFF
SA30
1
1
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
1E0000–1EFFFF
F0000–F7FFF
SA31
1
1
1
1
1
0
X
X
32/16
1F0000–1F7FFF
F8000–FBFFF
SA32
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
8/4
1F8000–1F9FFF
FC000–FCFFF
SA33
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
8/4
1FA000–1FBFFF
FD000–FDFFF
SA34
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
X
16/8
1FC000–1FFFFF
FE000–FFFFF
Byte Mode (x8)
Word Mode (x16)
Note: Address range is A19:A-1 in byte mode and A19:A0 in word mode. See “Word/Byte Configuration” section for more
information.
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Table 3.
Sector Address Tables (Am29LV160BB)
Sector
A19
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12
Sector Size
(Kbytes/
Kwords)
Address Range (in hexadecimal)
SA0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
X
16/8
000000–003FFF
00000–01FFF
SA1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
8/4
004000–005FFF
02000–02FFF
SA2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
8/4
006000–007FFF
03000–03FFF
SA3
0
0
0
0
0
1
X
X
32/16
008000–00FFFF
04000–07FFF
SA4
0
0
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
010000–01FFFF
08000–0FFFF
SA5
0
0
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
020000–02FFFF
10000–17FFF
SA6
0
0
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
030000–03FFFF
18000–1FFFF
SA7
0
0
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
040000–04FFFF
20000–27FFF
SA8
0
0
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
050000–05FFFF
28000–2FFFF
SA9
0
0
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
060000–06FFFF
30000–37FFF
SA10
0
0
1
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
070000–07FFFF
38000–3FFFF
SA11
0
1
0
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
080000–08FFFF
40000–47FFF
SA12
0
1
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
090000–09FFFF
48000–4FFFF
SA13
0
1
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
0A0000–0AFFFF
50000–57FFF
SA14
0
1
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
0B0000–0BFFFF
58000–5FFFF
SA15
0
1
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
0C0000–0CFFFF
60000–67FFF
SA16
0
1
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
0D0000–0DFFFF
68000–6FFFF
SA17
0
1
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
0E0000–0EFFFF
70000–77FFF
SA18
0
1
1
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
0F0000–0FFFFF
78000–7FFFF
SA19
1
0
0
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
100000–10FFFF
80000–87FFF
SA20
1
0
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
110000–11FFFF
88000–8FFFF
SA21
1
0
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
120000–12FFFF
90000–97FFF
SA22
1
0
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
130000–13FFFF
98000–9FFFF
SA23
1
0
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
140000–14FFFF
A0000–A7FFF
SA24
1
0
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
150000–15FFFF
A8000–AFFFF
SA25
1
0
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
160000–16FFFF
B0000–B7FFF
SA26
1
0
1
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
170000–17FFFF
B8000–BFFFF
SA27
1
1
0
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
180000–18FFFF
C0000–C7FFF
SA28
1
1
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
190000–19FFFF
C8000–CFFFF
SA29
1
1
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
1A0000–1AFFFF
D0000–D7FFF
SA30
1
1
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
1B0000–1BFFFF
D8000–DFFFF
SA31
1
1
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
1C0000–1CFFFF
E0000–E7FFF
SA32
1
1
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
1D0000–1DFFFF
E8000–EFFFF
SA33
1
1
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
1E0000–1EFFFF
F0000–F7FFF
SA34
1
1
1
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
1F0000–1FFFFF
F8000–FFFFF
Byte Mode (x8)
Word Mode (x16)
Note: Address range is A19:A-1 in byte mode and A19:A0 in word mode. See “Word/Byte Configuration” section for more
information.
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Autoselect Mode
Table 4. In addition, when verifying sector protection,
the sector address must appear on the appropriate
highest order address bits (see Tables 2 and 3). Table
4 shows the remaining address bits that are don’t care.
When all necessary bits have been set as required, the
programming equipment may then read the corresponding identifier code on DQ7-DQ0.
The autoselect mode provides manufacturer and device identification, and sector protection verification,
through identifier codes output on DQ7–DQ0. This
mode is primarily intended for programming equipment
to automatically match a device to be programmed with
its corresponding programming algorithm. However,
the autoselect codes can also be accessed in-system
through the command register.
To access the autoselect codes in-system, the host
system can issue the autoselect command via the
command register, as shown in Table 9. This method
does not require VID. See “Command Definitions” for
details on using the autoselect mode.
When using programming equipment, the autoselect
mode requires VID (11.5 V to 12.5 V) on address pin
A9. Address pins A6, A1, and A0 must be as shown in
Table 4.
Description
Mode
Manufacturer ID: AMD
Am29LV160B Autoselect Codes (High Voltage Method)
CE#
OE#
WE#
L
L
H
L
L
H
Device ID:
Am29LV160B
(Top Boot Block)
Word
Byte
L
L
H
Device ID:
Am29LV160B
(Bottom Boot Block)
Word
L
L
H
A19 A11
to
to
A12 A10
Sector Protection Verification
L
L
L
L
A1
A0
DQ8
to
DQ15
DQ7
to
DQ0
X
01h
22h
C4h
X
C4h
22h
49h
X
49h
X
01h
(protected)
X
00h
(unprotected)
X
VID
X
L
X
L
L
X
X
VID
X
L
X
L
H
VID
X
X
H
H
A6
A5
to
A2
X
X
Byte
A9
A8
to
A7
SA
X
VID
X
L
L
X
X
L
H
H
L
L = Logic Low = VIL, H = Logic High = VIH, SA = Sector Address, X = Don’t care.
Note: The autoselect codes may also be accessed in-system via command sequences. See Table 9.
Sector Protection/Unprotection
The hardware sector protection feature disables both
program and erase operations in any sector. The hardware sector unprotection feature re-enables both program and erase operations in previously protected
sectors.
The device is shipped with all sectors unprotected.
AMD offers the option of programming and protecting
sectors at its factory prior to shipping the device
through AMD’s ExpressFlash™ Service. Contact an
AMD representative for details.
It is possible to determine whether a sector is protected
or unprotected. See “Autoselect Mode” for details.
Sector protection/unprotection can be implemented via
two methods.
The primary method requires VID on the RESET# pin
only, and can be implemented either in-system or via
programming equipment. Figure 1 shows the algorithms and Figure 23 shows the timing diagram. This
method uses standard microprocessor bus cycle tim-
ing. For sector unprotect, all unprotected sectors must
first be protected prior to the first sector unprotect write
cycle.
The alternate method intended only for programming
equipment requires VID on address pin A9 and OE#.
This method is compatible with programmer routines
written for earlier 3.0 volt-only AMD flash devices. Details on this method are provided in a supplement, publication number 21468. Contact an AMD representative
to request a copy.
Temporary Sector Unprotect
This feature allows temporary unprotection of previously protected sectors to change data in-system. The
Sector Unprotect mode is activated by setting the RESET# pin to VID. During this mode, formerly protected
sectors can be programmed or erased by selecting the
sector addresses. Once VID is removed from the RESET# pin, all the previously protected sectors are
protected again. Figure 2 shows the algorithm, and
Figure 22 shows the timing diagrams, for this feature.
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START
START
Protect all sectors:
The indicated portion
of the sector protect
algorithm must be
performed for all
unprotected sectors
prior to issuing the
first sector
unprotect address
PLSCNT = 1
RESET# = VID
Wait 1 µs
Temporary Sector
Unprotect Mode
No
PLSCNT = 1
RESET# = VID
Wait 1 µs
No
First Write
Cycle = 60h?
First Write
Cycle = 60h?
Yes
Yes
Set up sector
address
No
All sectors
protected?
Sector Protect:
Write 60h to sector
address with
A6 = 0, A1 = 1,
A0 = 0
Yes
Set up first sector
address
Sector Unprotect:
Write 60h to sector
address with
A6 = 1, A1 = 1,
A0 = 0
Wait 150 µs
Increment
PLSCNT
Temporary Sector
Unprotect Mode
Verify Sector
Protect: Write 40h
to sector address
with A6 = 0,
A1 = 1, A0 = 0
Reset
PLSCNT = 1
Wait 15 ms
Read from
sector address
with A6 = 0,
A1 = 1, A0 = 0
Verify Sector
Unprotect: Write
40h to sector
address with
A6 = 1, A1 = 1,
A0 = 0
Increment
PLSCNT
No
No
PLSCNT
= 25?
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Device failed
Read from
sector address
with A6 = 1,
A1 = 1, A0 = 0
Data = 01h?
PLSCNT
= 1000?
Protect another
sector?
No
Data = 00h?
Yes
Yes
Remove VID
from RESET#
Device failed
Last sector
verified?
Write reset
command
Sector Protect
Algorithm
Sector Protect
complete
Set up
next sector
address
No
No
Yes
Sector Unprotect
Algorithm
Remove VID
from RESET#
Write reset
command
Sector Unprotect
complete
21358F-5
Figure 1.
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In-System Sector Protect/Unprotect Algorithms
Am29LV160B
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COMMON FLASH MEMORY INTERFACE
(CFI)
START
The Common Flash Interface (CFI) specification outlines device and host system software interrogation
handshake, which allows specific vendor-specified
software algorithms to be used for entire families of
devices. Software support can then be device-independent, JEDEC ID-independent, and forward- and
backward-compatible for the specified flash device
families. Flash vendors can standardize their existing
interfaces for long-term compatibility.
RESET# = VID
(Note 1)
Perform Erase or
Program Operations
RESET# = VIH
Temporary Sector
Unprotect Completed
(Note 2)
21358F-6
Notes:
1. All protected sectors unprotected.
2. All previously protected sectors are protected once
again.
Figure 2.
Temporary Sector Unprotect Operation
This device enters the CFI Query mode when the
system writes the CFI Query command, 98h, to
address 55h in word mode (or address AAh in byte
mode), any time the device is ready to read array data.
The system can read CFI information at the addresses
given in Tables 5–8. In word mode, the upper address
bits (A7–MSB) must be all zeros. To terminate reading
CFI data, the system must write the reset command.
The system can also write the CFI query command
when the device is in the autoselect mode. The device
enters the CFI query mode, and the system can read
CFI data at the addresses given in Tables 5–8. The
system must write the reset command to return the
device to the autoselect mode.
For further information, please refer to the CFI Specification and CFI Publication 100, available via the World
Wide Web at http://www.amd.com/products/nvd/overview/cfi.html. Alternatively, contact an AMD representative for copies of these documents.
Table 5.
CFI Query Identification String
Addresses
(Word Mode)
Addresses
(Byte Mode)
Data
10h
11h
12h
20h
22h
24h
0051h
0052h
0059h
Query Unique ASCII string “QRY”
13h
14h
26h
28h
0002h
0000h
Primary OEM Command Set
15h
16h
2Ah
2Ch
0040h
0000h
Address for Primary Extended Table
17h
18h
2Eh
30h
0000h
0000h
Alternate OEM Command Set (00h = none exists)
19h
1Ah
32h
34h
0000h
0000h
Address for Alternate OEM Extended Table (00h = none exists)
Description
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Table 6.
System Interface String
Addresses
(Word Mode)
Addresses
(Byte Mode)
Data
1Bh
36h
0027h
VCC Min. (write/erase)
D7–D4: volt, D3–D0: 100 millivolt
1Ch
38h
0036h
VCC Max. (write/erase)
D7–D4: volt, D3–D0: 100 millivolt
1Dh
3Ah
0000h
VPP Min. voltage (00h = no VPP pin present)
1Eh
3Ch
0000h
VPP Max. voltage (00h = no VPP pin present)
1Fh
3Eh
0004h
Typical timeout per single byte/word write 2N µs
20h
40h
0000h
Typical timeout for Min. size buffer write 2N µs (00h = not supported)
21h
42h
000Ah
Typical timeout per individual block erase 2N ms
22h
44h
0000h
Typical timeout for full chip erase 2N ms (00h = not supported)
23h
46h
0005h
Max. timeout for byte/word write 2N times typical
24h
48h
0000h
Max. timeout for buffer write 2N times typical
25h
4Ah
0004h
Max. timeout per individual block erase 2N times typical
26h
4Ch
0000h
Max. timeout for full chip erase 2N times typical (00h = not supported)
Table 7.
Description
Device Geometry Definition
Addresses
(Word Mode)
Addresses
(Byte Mode)
Data
27h
4Eh
0015h
Device Size = 2N byte
28h
29h
50h
52h
0002h
0000h
Flash Device Interface description (refer to CFI publication 100)
2Ah
2Bh
54h
56h
0000h
0000h
Max. number of byte in multi-byte write = 2N
(00h = not supported)
2Ch
58h
0004h
Number of Erase Block Regions within device
2Dh
2Eh
2Fh
30h
5Ah
5Ch
5Eh
60h
0000h
0000h
0040h
0000h
Erase Block Region 1 Information
(refer to the CFI specification or CFI publication 100)
31h
32h
33h
34h
62h
64h
66h
68h
0001h
0000h
0020h
0000h
Erase Block Region 2 Information
35h
36h
37h
38h
6Ah
6Ch
6Eh
70h
0000h
0000h
0080h
0000h
Erase Block Region 3 Information
39h
3Ah
3Bh
3Ch
72h
74h
76h
78h
001Eh
0000h
0000h
0001h
Erase Block Region 4 Information
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Description
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Table 8.
Primary Vendor-Specific Extended Query
Addresses
(Word Mode)
Addresses
(Byte Mode)
Data
40h
41h
42h
80h
82h
84h
0050h
0052h
0049h
Query-unique ASCII string “PRI”
43h
86h
0031h
Major version number, ASCII
44h
88h
0030h
Minor version number, ASCII
45h
8Ah
0000h
Address Sensitive Unlock
0 = Required, 1 = Not Required
46h
8Ch
0002h
Erase Suspend
0 = Not Supported, 1 = To Read Only, 2 = To Read & Write
47h
8Eh
0001h
Sector Protect
0 = Not Supported, X = Number of sectors in per group
48h
90h
0001h
Sector Temporary Unprotect
00 = Not Supported, 01 = Supported
49h
92h
0004h
Sector Protect/Unprotect scheme
01 = 29F040 mode, 02 = 29F016 mode,
03 = 29F400 mode, 04 = 29LV800A mode
4Ah
94h
0000h
Simultaneous Operation
00 = Not Supported, 01 = Supported
4Bh
96h
0000h
Burst Mode Type
00 = Not Supported, 01 = Supported
4Ch
98h
0000h
Page Mode Type
00 = Not Supported, 01 = 4 Word Page, 02 = 8 Word Page
Description
Hardware Data Protection
The command sequence requirement of unlock cycles
for programming or erasing provides data protection
against inadvertent writes (refer to Table 9 for command definitions). In addition, the following hardware
data protection measures prevent accidental erasure
or programming, which might otherwise be caused by
spurious system level signals during VCC power-up
and power-down transitions, or from system noise.
Low VCC Write Inhibit
When VCC is less than VLKO, the device does not accept any write cycles. This protects data during VCC
power-up and power-down. The command register and
all internal program/erase circuits are disabled, and the
device resets. Subsequent writes are ignored until VCC
is greater than V LKO. The system must provide the
proper signals to the control pins to prevent unintentional writes when VCC is greater than VLKO.
Write Pulse “Glitch” Protection
Noise pulses of less than 5 ns (typical) on OE#, CE# or
WE# do not initiate a write cycle.
Logical Inhibit
Write cycles are inhibited by holding any one of OE# =
VIL, CE# = VIH or WE# = VIH. To initiate a write cycle,
CE# and WE# must be a logical zero while OE# is a
logical one.
Power-Up Write Inhibit
If WE# = CE# = VIL and OE# = VIH during power up, the
device does not accept commands on the rising edge
of WE#. The internal state machine is automatically
reset to reading array data on power-up.
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COMMAND DEFINITIONS
Writing specific address and data commands or sequences into the command register initiates device operations. Table 9 defines the valid register command
sequences. Writing incorrect address and data values or writing them in the improper sequence resets
the device to reading array data.
All addresses are latched on the falling edge of WE# or
CE#, whichever happens later. All data is latched on
the rising edge of WE# or CE#, whichever happens
first. Refer to the appropriate timing diagrams in the
“AC Characteristics” section.
If DQ5 goes high during a program or erase operation,
writing the reset command returns the device to reading array data (also applies during Erase Suspend).
See “AC Characteristics” for parameters, and to Figure
14 for the timing diagram.
Autoselect Command Sequence
Reading Array Data
The device is automatically set to reading array data
after device power-up. No commands are required to
retrieve data. The device is also ready to read array
data after completing an Embedded Program or Embedded Erase algorithm.
After the device accepts an Erase Suspend command, the device enters the Erase Suspend mode.
The system can read array data using the standard
read timings, except that if it reads at an address
within erase-suspended sectors, the device outputs
status data. After completing a programming operation in the Erase Suspend mode, the system may
once again read array data with the same exception.
See “Erase Suspend/Erase Resume Commands” for
more information on this mode.
The system must issue the reset command to re-enable the device for reading array data if DQ5 goes high,
or while in the autoselect mode. See the “Reset Command” section, next.
See also “Requirements for Reading Array Data” in the
“Device Bus Operations” section for more information.
The Read Operations table provides the read parameters, and Figure 13 shows the timing diagram.
Reset Command
Writing the reset command to the device resets the device to reading array data. Address bits are don’t care
for this command.
The reset command may be written between the sequence cycles in an erase command sequence before
erasing begins. This resets the device to reading array
data. Once erasure begins, however, the device ignores reset commands until the operation is complete.
The reset command may be written between the sequence cycles in a program command sequence before programming begins. This resets the device to
reading array data (also applies to programming in
Erase Suspend mode). Once programming begins,
however, the device ignores reset commands until the
operation is complete.
18
The reset command may be written between the sequence cycles in an autoselect command sequence.
Once in the autoselect mode, the reset command must
be written to return to reading array data (also applies
to autoselect during Erase Suspend).
The autoselect command sequence allows the host
system to access the manufacturer and devices codes,
and determine whether or not a sector is protected.
Table 9 shows the address and data requirements. This
method is an alternative to that shown in Table 4, which
is intended for PROM programmers and requires VID
on address bit A9.
The autoselect command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock cycles, followed by the autoselect command. The device then enters the autoselect mode,
and the system may read at any address any number
of times, without initiating another command sequence.
A read cycle at address XX00h retrieves the manufacturer code. A read cycle at address XX01h returns the
device code. A read cycle containing a sector address
(SA) and the address 02h in word mode (or 04h in byte
mode) returns 01h if that sector is protected, or 00h if it
is unprotected. Refer to Tables 2 and 3 for valid sector
addresses.
The system must write the reset command to exit the
autoselect mode and return to reading array data.
Word/Byte Program Command Sequence
The system may program the device by word or byte,
depending on the state of the BYTE# pin. Programming is a four-bus-cycle operation. The program command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock write
cycles, followed by the program set-up command.
The program address and data are written next, which
in turn initiate the Embedded Program algorithm. The
system is not required to provide further controls or
timings. The device automatically generates the program pulses and verifies the programmed cell margin.
Table 9 shows the address and data requirements for
the byte program command sequence.
When the Embedded Program algorithm is complete,
the device then returns to reading array data and addresses are no longer latched. The system can determine the status of the program operation by using
DQ7, DQ6, or RY/BY#. See “Write Operation Status”
for information on these status bits.
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Any commands written to the device during the Embedded Program Algorithm are ignored. Note that a
hardware reset immediately terminates the programming operation. The Byte Program command sequence should be reinitiated once the device has reset
to reading array data, to ensure data integrity.
START
Write Program
Command Sequence
Programming is allowed in any sequence and across
sector boundaries. A bit cannot be programmed
from a “0” back to a “1”. Attempting to do so may halt
the operation and set DQ5 to “1,” or cause the Data#
Polling algorithm to indicate the operation was successful. However, a succeeding read will show that the
data is still “0”. Only erase operations can convert a “0”
to a “1”.
Embedded
Program
algorithm
in progress
Unlock Bypass Command Sequence
The unlock bypass feature allows the system to program bytes or words to the device faster than using the
standard program command sequence. The unlock bypass command sequence is initiated by first writing two
unlock cycles. This is followed by a third write cycle
containing the unlock bypass command, 20h. The device then enters the unlock bypass mode. A two-cycle
unlock bypass program command sequence is all that
is required to program in this mode. The first cycle in
this sequence contains the unlock bypass program
command, A0h; the second cycle contains the program
address and data. Additional data is programmed in
the same manner. This mode dispenses with the initial
two unlock cycles required in the standard program
command sequence, resulting in faster total programming time. Table 9 shows the requirements for the command sequence.
During the unlock bypass mode, only the Unlock Bypass Program and Unlock Bypass Reset commands
are valid. To exit the unlock bypass mode, the system
must issue the two-cycle unlock bypass reset command sequence. The first cycle must contain the data
90h; the second cycle the data 00h. Addresses are
don’t care for both cycles. The device then returns to
reading array data.
Figure 3 illustrates the algorithm for the program operation. See the Erase/Program Operations table in “AC
Characteristics” for parameters, and to Figure 17 for
timing diagrams.
Data Poll
from System
Verify Data?
No
Yes
Increment Address
No
Last Address?
Yes
Programming
Completed
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Note: See Table 9 for program command sequence.
Figure 3.
Program Operation
Chip Erase Command Sequence
Chip erase is a six bus cycle operation. The chip erase
command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock
cycles, followed by a set-up command. Two additional
unlock write cycles are then followed by the chip erase
command, which in turn invokes the Embedded Erase
algorithm. The device does not require the system to
preprogram prior to erase. The Embedded Erase algorithm automatically preprograms and verifies the entire
memory for an all zero data pattern prior to electrical
erase. The system is not required to provide any controls or timings during these operations. Table 9 shows
the address and data requirements for the chip erase
command sequence.
Any commands written to the chip during the Embedded Erase algorithm are ignored. Note that a hardware
reset during the chip erase operation immediately terminates the operation. The Chip Erase command sequence should be reinitiated once the device has
returned to reading array data, to ensure data integrity.
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The system can determine the status of the erase operation by using DQ7, DQ6, DQ2, or RY/BY#. See
“Write Operation Status” for information on these status bits. When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the device returns to reading array data and
addresses are no longer latched.
When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the
device returns to reading array data and addresses are
no longer latched. The system can determine the status of the erase operation by using DQ7, DQ6, DQ2, or
RY/BY#. (Refer to “Write Operation Status” for information on these status bits.)
Figure 4 illustrates the algorithm for the erase operation. See the Erase/Program Operations tables in “AC
Characteristics” for parameters, and to Figure 18 for
timing diagrams.
Figure 4 illustrates the algorithm for the erase operation. Refer to the Erase/Program Operations tables in
the “AC Characteristics” section for parameters, and to
Figure 18 for timing diagrams.
Sector Erase Command Sequence
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume Commands
Sector erase is a six bus cycle operation. The sector
erase command sequence is initiated by writing two
unlock cycles, followed by a set-up command. Two additional unlock write cycles are then followed by the address of the sector to be erased, and the sector erase
command. Table 9 shows the address and data requirements for the sector erase command sequence.
The Erase Suspend command allows the system to interrupt a sector erase operation and then read data
from, or program data to, any sector not selected for
erasure. This command is valid only during the sector
erase operation, including the 50 µs time-out period
during the sector erase command sequence. The
Erase Suspend command is ignored if written during
the chip erase operation or Embedded Program algorithm. Writing the Erase Suspend command during the
Sector Erase time-out immediately terminates the
time-out period and suspends the erase operation. Addresses are “don’t-cares” when writing the Erase Suspend command.
The device does not require the system to preprogram
the memory prior to erase. The Embedded Erase algorithm automatically programs and verifies the sector for
an all zero data pattern prior to electrical erase. The
system is not required to provide any controls or timings during these operations.
After the command sequence is written, a sector erase
time-out of 50 µs begins. During the time-out period,
additional sector addresses and sector erase commands may be written. Loading the sector erase buffer
may be done in any sequence, and the number of sectors may be from one sector to all sectors. The time between these additional cycles must be less than 50 µs,
otherwise the last address and command might not be
accepted, and erasure may begin. It is recommended
that processor interrupts be disabled during this time to
ensure all commands are accepted. The interrupts can
be re-enabled after the last Sector Erase command is
written. If the time between additional sector erase
commands can be assumed to be less than 50 µs, the
system need not monitor DQ3. Any command other
than Sector Erase or Erase Suspend during the
time-out period resets the device to reading array
data. The system must rewrite the command sequence
and any additional sector addresses and commands.
The system can monitor DQ3 to determine if the sector
erase timer has timed out. (See the “DQ3: Sector Erase
Timer” section.) The time-out begins from the rising
edge of the final WE# pulse in the command sequence.
Once the sector erase operation has begun, only the
Erase Suspend command is valid. All other commands
are ignored. Note that a hardware reset during the
sector erase operation immediately terminates the operation. The Sector Erase command sequence should
be reinitiated once the device has returned to reading
array data, to ensure data integrity.
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When the Erase Suspend command is written during a
sector erase operation, the device requires a maximum
of 20 µs to suspend the erase operation. However,
when the Erase Suspend command is written during
the sector erase time-out, the device immediately terminates the time-out period and suspends the erase
operation.
After the erase operation has been suspended, the
system can read array data from or program data to
any sector not selected for erasure. (The device “erase
suspends” all sectors selected for erasure.) Normal
read and write timings and command definitions apply.
Reading at any address within erase-suspended sectors produces status data on DQ7–DQ0. The system
can use DQ7, or DQ6 and DQ2 together, to determine
if a sector is actively erasing or is erase-suspended.
See “Write Operation Status” for information on these
status bits.
After an erase-suspended program operation is complete, the system can once again read array data within
non-suspended sectors. The system can determine the
status of the program operation using the DQ7 or DQ6
status bits, just as in the standard program operation.
See “Write Operation Status” for more information.
The system may also write the autoselect command
sequence when the device is in the Erase Suspend
mode. The device allows reading autoselect codes
even at addresses within erasing sectors, since the
codes are not stored in the memory array. When the
device exits the autoselect mode, the device reverts to
the Erase Suspend mode, and is ready for another
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valid operation. See “Autoselect Command Sequence”
for more information.
START
The system must write the Erase Resume command
(address bits are “don’t care”) to exit the erase suspend
mode and continue the sector erase operation. Further
writes of the Resume command are ignored. Another
Erase Suspend command can be written after the device has resumed erasing.
Write Erase
Command Sequence
Data Poll
from System
No
Embedded
Erase
algorithm
in progress
Data = FFh?
Yes
Erasure Completed
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Notes:
1. See Table 9 for erase command sequence.
2. See “DQ3: Sector Erase Timer” for more information.
Figure 4.
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Cycles
Table 9.
Command
Sequence
(Note 1)
Read (Note 6)
Reset (Note 7)
Autoselect (Note 8)
Manufacturer ID
Device ID,
Top Boot Block
Device ID,
Bottom Boot Block
Sector Protect Verify
(Note 9)
1
1
Word
Byte
Word
Byte
Word
Byte
4
4
4
Word
First
Addr Data
RA
RD
XXX
F0
555
AA
AAA
555
AA
AAA
555
AA
AAA
555
4
Byte
Word
Byte
Word
Program
Byte
Word
Unlock Bypass
Byte
Unlock Bypass Program (Note 11)
Unlock Bypass Reset (Note 12)
Word
Chip Erase
Byte
Word
Sector Erase
Byte
Erase Suspend (Note 13)
Erase Resume (Note 14)
CFI Query (Note 10)
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4
3
2
2
6
6
1
1
Bus Cycles (Notes 2–5)
Third
Fourth
Addr
Data Addr Data
2AA
555
2AA
555
2AA
555
555
AAA
555
AAA
555
AAA
AA
55
AA
555
AAA
555
AAA
XXX
XXX
555
AAA
555
AAA
XXX
XXX
55
55
55
2AA
AAA
1
Second
Addr Data
90
90
90
555
55
555
90
AAA
X00
01
X01
(SA)
X04
22C4
C4
2249
49
XX00
XX01
00
01
PA
PD
X02
X01
X02
(SA)
X02
Fifth
Addr Data
Sixth
Addr Data
2AA
555
2AA
555
55
555
2AA
10
55
SA
30
98
AA
AA
A0
90
AA
AA
2AA
555
2AA
555
PA
XXX
2AA
555
2AA
555
55
55
555
AAA
555
AAA
A0
20
PD
00
55
55
555
AAA
555
AAA
80
80
555
AAA
555
AAA
AA
AA
B0
30
Legend:
X = Don’t care
PD = Data to be programmed at location PA. Data latches on the
rising edge of WE# or CE# pulse, whichever happens first.
RA = Address of the memory location to be read.
RD = Data read from location RA during read operation.
PA = Address of the memory location to be programmed.
Addresses latch on the falling edge of the WE# or CE# pulse,
whichever happens later.
SA = Address of the sector to be verified (in autoselect mode) or
erased. Address bits A19–A12 uniquely select any sector.
Notes:
1. See Table 1 for description of bus operations.
2. All values are in hexadecimal.
3. Except for the read cycle and the fourth cycle of the
autoselect command sequence, all bus cycles are write
cycles.
9. The data is 00h for an unprotected sector and 01h for a
protected sector. See “Autoselect Command Sequence” for
more information.
10. Command is valid when device is ready to read array data or
when device is in autoselect mode.
4. Data bits DQ15–DQ8 are don’t cares for unlock and
command cycles.
11. The Unlock Bypass command is required prior to the Unlock
Bypass Program command.
5. Address bits A19–A11 are don’t cares for unlock and
command cycles, unless SA or PA required.
12. The Unlock Bypass Reset command is required to return to
reading array data when the device is in the unlock bypass
mode.
6. No unlock or command cycles required when reading array
data.
7. The Reset command is required to return to reading array
data when device is in the autoselect mode, or if DQ5 goes
high (while the device is providing status data).
8. The fourth cycle of the autoselect command sequence is a
read cycle.
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13. The system may read and program in non-erasing sectors, or
enter the autoselect mode, when in the Erase Suspend
mode. The Erase Suspend command is valid only during a
sector erase operation.
14. The Erase Resume command is valid only during the Erase
Suspend mode.
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WRITE OPERATION STATUS
The device provides several bits to determine the status of a write operation: DQ2, DQ3, DQ5, DQ6, DQ7,
and RY/BY#. Table 10 and the following subsections
describe the functions of these bits. DQ7, RY/BY#, and
DQ6 each offer a method for determining whether a
program or erase operation is complete or in progress.
These three bits are discussed first.
START
Read DQ7–DQ0
Addr = VA
DQ7: Data# Polling
The Data# Polling bit, DQ7, indicates to the host system
whether an Embedded Algorithm is in progress or completed, or whether the device is in Erase Suspend.
Data# Polling is valid after the rising edge of the final
WE# pulse in the program or erase command sequence.
During the Embedded Program algorithm, the device
outputs on DQ7 the complement of the datum programmed to DQ7. This DQ7 status also applies to programming during Erase Suspend. When the
Embedded Program algorithm is complete, the device
outputs the datum programmed to DQ7. The system
must provide the program address to read valid status
information on DQ7. If a program address falls within a
protected sector, Data# Polling on DQ7 is active for approximately 1 µs, then the device returns to reading
array data.
During the Embedded Erase algorithm, Data# Polling
produces a “0” on DQ7. When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, or if the device enters the Erase
Suspend mode, Data# Polling produces a “1” on DQ7.
This is analogous to the complement/true datum output
described for the Embedded Program algorithm: the
erase function changes all the bits in a sector to “1”;
prior to this, the device outputs the “complement,” or
“0.” The system must provide an address within any of
the sectors selected for erasure to read valid status information on DQ7.
After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors selected for erasing are protected, Data# Polling
on DQ7 is active for approximately 100 µs, then the device returns to reading array data. If not all selected
sectors are protected, the Embedded Erase algorithm
erases the unprotected sectors, and ignores the selected sectors that are protected.
DQ7 = Data?
Yes
No
No
DQ5 = 1?
Yes
Read DQ7–DQ0
Addr = VA
DQ7 = Data?
Yes
No
FAIL
PASS
Notes:
1. VA = Valid address for programming. During a sector
erase operation, a valid address is an address within any
sector selected for erasure. During chip erase, a valid
address is any non-protected sector address.
2. DQ7 should be rechecked even if DQ5 = “1” because
DQ7 may change simultaneously with DQ5.
When the system detects DQ7 has changed from the
complement to true data, it can read valid data at DQ7–
DQ0 on the following read cycles. This is because DQ7
may change asynchronously with DQ0–DQ6 while
Output Enable (OE#) is asserted low. Figure 19, Data#
Polling Timings (During Embedded Algorithms), in the
“AC Characteristics” section illustrates this.
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Figure 5.
Data# Polling Algorithm
Table 10 shows the outputs for Data# Polling on DQ7.
Figure 5 shows the Data# Polling algorithm.
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RY/BY#: Ready/Busy#
The RY/BY# is a dedicated, open-drain output pin that
indicates whether an Embedded Algorithm is in
progress or complete. The RY/BY# status is valid after
the rising edge of the final WE# pulse in the command
sequence. Since RY/BY# is an open-drain output, several RY/BY# pins can be tied together in parallel with a
pull-up resistor to VCC. (The RY/BY# pin is not available on the 44-pin SO package.)
If the output is low (Busy), the device is actively erasing
or programming. (This includes programming in the
Erase Suspend mode.) If the output is high (Ready),
the device is ready to read array data (including during
the Erase Suspend mode), or is in the standby mode.
Table 10 shows the outputs for RY/BY#. Figures 13, 14,
17 and 18 shows RY/BY# for read, reset, program, and
erase operations, respectively.
DQ6: Toggle Bit I
Toggle Bit I on DQ6 indicates whether an Embedded
Program or Erase algorithm is in progress or complete,
or whether the device has entered the Erase Suspend
mode. Toggle Bit I may be read at any address, and is
valid after the rising edge of the final WE# pulse in the
command sequence (prior to the program or erase operation), and during the sector erase time-out.
During an Embedded Program or Erase algorithm operation, successive read cycles to any address cause
DQ6 to toggle. (The system may use either OE# or
CE# to control the read cycles.) When the operation is
complete, DQ6 stops toggling.
After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors selected for erasing are protected, DQ6 toggles for
approximately 100 µs, then returns to reading array
data. If not all selected sectors are protected, the Embedded Erase algorithm erases the unprotected sectors, and ignores the selected sectors that are
protected.
The system can use DQ6 and DQ2 together to determine whether a sector is actively erasing or is erasesuspended. When the device is actively erasing (that
is, the Embedded Erase algorithm is in progress), DQ6
toggles. When the device enters the Erase Suspend
mode, DQ6 stops toggling. However, the system must
also use DQ2 to determine which sectors are erasing
or erase-suspended. Alternatively, the system can use
DQ7 (see the subsection on “DQ7: Data# Polling”).
If a program address falls within a protected sector,
DQ6 toggles for approximately 1 µs after the program
command sequence is written, then returns to reading
array data.
DQ6 also toggles during the erase-suspend-program
mode, and stops toggling once the Embedded Program algorithm is complete.
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Table 10 shows the outputs for Toggle Bit I on DQ6. Figure 6 shows the toggle bit algorithm in flowchart form,
and the section “Reading Toggle Bits DQ6/DQ2” explains the algorithm. Figure 20 in the “AC Characteristics” section shows the toggle bit timing diagrams.
Figure 21 shows the differences between DQ2 and
DQ6 in graphical form. See also the subsection on
“DQ2: Toggle Bit II”.
DQ2: Toggle Bit II
The “Toggle Bit II” on DQ2, when used with DQ6, indicates whether a particular sector is actively erasing
(that is, the Embedded Erase algorithm is in progress),
or whether that sector is erase-suspended. Toggle Bit
II is valid after the rising edge of the final WE# pulse in
the command sequence.
DQ2 toggles when the system reads at addresses
within those sectors that have been selected for erasure. (The system may use either OE# or CE# to control
the read cycles.) But DQ2 cannot distinguish whether
the sector is actively erasing or is erase-suspended.
DQ6, by comparison, indicates whether the device is
actively erasing, or is in Erase Suspend, but cannot
distinguish which sectors are selected for erasure.
Thus, both status bits are required for sector and mode
information. Refer to Table 10 to compare outputs for
DQ2 and DQ6.
Figure 6 shows the toggle bit algorithm in flowchart
form, and the section “Reading Toggle Bits DQ6/DQ2”
explains the algorithm. See also the DQ6: Toggle Bit I
subsection. Figure 20 shows the toggle bit timing diagram. Figure 21 shows the differences between DQ2
and DQ6 in graphical form.
Reading Toggle Bits DQ6/DQ2
Refer to Figure 6 for the following discussion. Whenever the system initially begins reading toggle bit status, it must read DQ7–DQ0 at least twice in a row to
determine whether a toggle bit is toggling. Typically,
the system would note and store the value of the toggle bit after the first read. After the second read, the
system would compare the new value of the toggle bit
with the first. If the toggle bit is not toggling, the device
has completed the program or erase operation. The
system can read array data on DQ7–DQ0 on the following read cycle.
However, if after the initial two read cycles, the system
determines that the toggle bit is still toggling, the system also should note whether the value of DQ5 is high
(see the section on DQ5). If it is, the system should
then determine again whether the toggle bit is toggling,
since the toggle bit may have stopped toggling just as
DQ5 went high. If the toggle bit is no longer toggling,
the device has successfully completed the program or
erase operation. If it is still toggling, the device did not
complete the operation successfully, and the system
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must write the reset command to return to reading
array data.
The remaining scenario is that the system initially determines that the toggle bit is toggling and DQ5 has not
gone high. The system may continue to monitor the
toggle bit and DQ5 through successive read cycles, determining the status as described in the previous paragraph. Alternatively, it may choose to perform other
system tasks. In this case, the system must start at the
beginning of the algorithm when it returns to determine
the status of the operation (top of Figure 6).
START
Read DQ7–DQ0
DQ5: Exceeded Timing Limits
DQ5 indicates whether the program or erase time has
exceeded a specified internal pulse count limit. Under
these conditions DQ5 produces a “1.” This is a failure
condition that indicates the program or erase cycle was
not successfully completed.
Read DQ7–DQ0
(Note 1)
Toggle Bit
= Toggle?
No
Yes
No
The DQ5 failure condition may appear if the system
tries to program a “1” to a location that is previously
programmed to “0.” Only an erase operation can
change a “0” back to a “1.” Under this condition, the
device halts the operation, and when the operation has
exceeded the timing limits, DQ5 produces a “1.”
DQ5 = 1?
Yes
Read DQ7–DQ0
Twice
Under both these conditions, the system must issue
the reset command to return the device to reading
array data.
Toggle Bit
= Toggle?
DQ3: Sector Erase Timer
After writing a sector erase command sequence, the
system may read DQ3 to determine whether or not an
erase operation has begun. (The sector erase timer
does not apply to the chip erase command.) If additional
sectors are selected for erasure, the entire time-out also
applies after each additional sector erase command.
When the time-out is complete, DQ3 switches from “0”
to “1.” The system may ignore DQ3 if the system can
guarantee that the time between additional sector
erase commands will always be less than 50 µs. See
also the “Sector Erase Command Sequence” section.
After the sector erase command sequence is written,
the system should read the status on DQ7 (Data# Polling) or DQ6 (Toggle Bit I) to ensure the device has accepted the command sequence, and then read DQ3. If
DQ3 is “1”, the internally controlled erase cycle has begun; all further commands (other than Erase Suspend)
are ignored until the erase operation is complete. If
DQ3 is “0”, the device will accept additional sector
erase commands. To ensure the command has been
accepted, the system software should check the status
of DQ3 prior to and following each subsequent sector
erase command. If DQ3 is high on the second status
check, the last command might not have been accepted. Table 10 shows the outputs for DQ3.
(Notes
1, 2)
No
Yes
Program/Erase
Operation Not
Complete, Write
Reset Command
Program/Erase
Operation Complete
Notes:
1. Read toggle bit twice to determine whether or not it is
toggling. See text.
2. Recheck toggle bit because it may stop toggling as DQ5
changes to “1”. See text.
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Figure 6.
Toggle Bit Algorithm
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Table 10.
DQ7
(Note 2)
DQ6
DQ5
(Note 1)
DQ3
DQ2
(Note 2)
RY/BY#
DQ7#
Toggle
0
N/A
No toggle
0
Embedded Erase Algorithm
0
Toggle
0
1
Toggle
0
Reading within Erase
Suspended Sector
1
No toggle
0
N/A
Toggle
1
Reading within Non-Erase
Suspended Sector
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
1
Erase-Suspend-Program
DQ7#
Toggle
0
N/A
N/A
0
Operation
Standard
Mode
Erase
Suspend
Mode
Write Operation Status
Embedded Program Algorithm
Notes:
1. DQ5 switches to ‘1’ when an Embedded Program or Embedded Erase operation has exceeded the maximum timing limits.
See “DQ5: Exceeded Timing Limits” for more information.
2. DQ7 and DQ2 require a valid address when reading status information. Refer to the appropriate subsection for further details.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Storage Temperature
Plastic Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C
Ambient Temperature
with Power Applied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +125°C
20 ns
20 ns
+0.8 V
–0.5 V
Voltage with Respect to Ground
VCC (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .–0.5 V to +4.0 V
–2.0 V
A9, OE#, and RESET# (Note 2) . . –0.5 V to +12.5 V
20 ns
All other pins (Note 1). . . . . . . –0.5 V to VCC+0.5 V
Output Short Circuit Current (Note 3) . . . . . . 200 mA
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Notes:
1. Minimum DC voltage on input or I/O pins is –0.5 V. During
voltage transitions, input or I/O pins may undershoot VSS
to –2.0 V for periods of up to 20 ns. See Figure 7.
Maximum DC voltage on input or I/O pins is VCC +0.5 V.
During voltage transitions, input or I/O pins may overshoot
to VCC +2.0 V for periods up to 20 ns. See Figure 8.
2. Minimum DC input voltage on pins A9, OE#, and RESET#
is -0.5 V. During voltage transitions, A9, OE#, and
RESET# may undershoot VSS to –2.0 V for periods of up
to 20 ns. See Figure 7. Maximum DC input voltage on pin
A9 is +12.5 V which may overshoot to 14.0 V for periods
up to 20 ns.
3. No more than one output may be shorted to ground at a
time. Duration of the short circuit should not be greater
than one second.
Figure 7.
Maximum Negative Overshoot
Waveform
20 ns
VCC
+2.0 V
VCC
+0.5 V
2.0 V
Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is
a stress rating only; functional operation of the device at
these or any other conditions above those indicated in the
operational sections of this data sheet is not implied.
Exposure of the device to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
20 ns
20 ns
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Figure 8.
Maximum Positive Overshoot
Waveform
OPERATING RANGES
Commercial (C) Devices
Ambient Temperature (TA) . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +70°C
Industrial (I) Devices
Ambient Temperature (TA) . . . . . . . . . –40°C to +85°C
Extended (E) Devices
Ambient Temperature (TA) . . . . . . . . –55°C to +125°C
VCC Supply Voltages
VCC for regulated voltage range. . . . . . . 3.0 V to 3.6 V
VCC for full voltage range . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 V to 3.6 V
Operating ranges define those limits between which the functionality of the device is guaranteed.
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DC CHARACTERISTICS
CMOS Compatible
Parameter
Description
Test Conditions
Min
ILI
Input Load Current
VIN = VSS to VCC,
VCC = VCC max
ILIT
A9 Input Load Current
VCC = VCC max; A9 = 12.5 V
ILO
Output Leakage Current
VOUT = VSS to VCC,
VCC = VCC max
ICC1
VCC Active Read Current
(Note 1)
Typ
Max
Unit
±1.0
µA
35
µA
±1.0
µA
CE# = VIL, OE# = VIH,
Byte Mode
5 MHz
9
16
1 MHz
2
4
CE# = VIL, OE# = VIH,
Word Mode
5 MHz
9
16
1 MHz
2
4
mA
ICC2
VCC Active Write Current
(Notes 2 and 4)
CE# = VIL, OE# = VIH
20
30
mA
ICC3
VCC Standby Current
VCC = VCC max;
CE#, RESET# = VCC±0.3 V
0.2
5
µA
ICC4
VCC Standby Current During Reset
VCC = VCC max;
RESET# = VSS ± 0.3 V
0.2
5
µA
ICC5
Automatic Sleep Mode (Note 3)
VIH = VCC ± 0.3 V;
VIL = VSS ± 0.3 V
0.2
5
µA
VIL
Input Low Voltage
–0.5
0.8
V
VIH
Input High Voltage
0.7 x VCC
VCC + 0.3
V
VID
Voltage for Autoselect and
Temporary Sector Unprotect
VCC = 3.3 V
11.5
12.5
V
VOL
Output Low Voltage
IOL = 4.0 mA, VCC = VCC min
0.45
V
VOH1
Output High Voltage
VOH2
VLKO
IOH = -2.0 mA, VCC = VCC min
0.85 x VCC
IOH = -100 µA, VCC = VCC min
VCC–0.4
Low VCC Lock-Out Voltage (Note 4)
2.3
V
2.5
V
Notes:
1. The ICC current listed is typically less than 2 mA/MHz, with OE# at VIH. Typical VCC is 3.0 V.
2. ICC active while Embedded Erase or Embedded Program is in progress.
3. Automatic sleep mode enables the low power mode when addresses remain stable for tACC + 30 ns. Typical sleep mode
current is 200 nA.
4. Not 100% tested.
28
Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
DC CHARACTERISTICS (Continued)
Zero Power Flash
Supply Current in mA
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
Time in ns
Note: Addresses are switching at 1 MHz
21358F-13
Figure 9.
ICC1 Current vs. Time (Showing Active and Automatic Sleep Currents)
10
3.6 V
Supply Current in mA
8
2.7 V
6
4
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
Frequency in MHz
Note: T = 25 °C
21358F-14
Figure 10.
Typical ICC1 vs. Frequency
Am29LV160B
29
PRELIMINARY
TEST CONDITIONS
Table 11.
Test Specifications
3.3 V
Test Condition
2.7 kΩ
Device
Under
Test
CL
90,
120
80R
Output Load
Unit
1 TTL gate
Output Load Capacitance, CL
(including jig capacitance)
30
100
pF
6.2 kΩ
Input Rise and Fall Times
5
ns
0.0–3.0
V
Input timing measurement
reference levels
1.5
V
Output timing measurement
reference levels
1.5
V
Input Pulse Levels
Note: Diodes are IN3064 or equivalent
21358F-15
Figure 11.
Test Setup
KEY TO SWITCHING WAVEFORMS
WAVEFORM
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
Steady
Changing from H to L
Changing from L to H
Don’t Care, Any Change Permitted
Changing, State Unknown
Does Not Apply
Center Line is High Impedance State (High Z)
KS000010-PAL
3.0 V
Input
1.5 V
Measurement Level
1.5 V
Output
0.0 V
21358F-16
Figure 12.
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Input Waveforms and Measurement Levels
Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Read Operations
Parameter
Speed Option
JEDEC
Std
Description
tAVAV
tRC
Read Cycle Time (Note 1)
tAVQV
tACC
Address to Output Delay
tELQV
tCE
Chip Enable to Output Delay
tGLQV
tOE
tEHQZ
tGHQZ
tAXQX
Test Setup
80R
90
120
Unit
Min
80
90
120
ns
CE# = VIL
OE# = VIL
Max
80
90
120
ns
OE# = VIL
Max
80
90
120
ns
Output Enable to Output Delay
Max
30
35
50
ns
tDF
Chip Enable to Output High Z (Note 1)
Max
25
30
30
ns
tDF
Output Enable to Output High Z (Note 1)
Max
25
30
30
ns
Read
Min
0
ns
Toggle and
Data# Polling
Min
10
ns
Min
0
ns
tOEH
Output Enable
Hold Time (Note 1)
tOH
Output Hold Time From Addresses, CE# or OE#,
Whichever Occurs First (Note 1)
Notes:
1. Not 100% tested.
2. See Figure 11 and Table 11 for test specifications.
tRC
Addresses Stable
Addresses
tACC
CE#
tDF
tOE
OE#
tOEH
WE#
tCE
tOH
HIGH Z
HIGH Z
Output Valid
Outputs
RESET#
RY/BY#
0V
21358F-17
Figure 13.
Read Operations Timings
Am29LV160B
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PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Hardware Reset (RESET#)
Parameter
JEDEC
Std
Speed Option
Description
Test Setup
80R
90
120
Unit
tREADY
RESET# Pin Low (During Embedded Algorithms)
to Read or Write (See Note)
Max
20
µs
tREADY
RESET# Pin Low (NOT During Embedded
Algorithms) to Read or Write (See Note)
Max
500
ns
tRP
RESET# Pulse Width
Min
500
ns
tRH
RESET# High Time Before Read (See Note)
Min
50
ns
tRPD
RESET# Low to Standby Mode
Min
20
µs
tRB
RY/BY# Recovery Time
Min
0
ns
Note: Not 100% tested.
RY/BY#
CE#, OE#
tRH
RESET#
tRP
tReady
Reset Timings NOT during Embedded Algorithms
Reset Timings during Embedded Algorithms
tReady
RY/BY#
tRB
CE#, OE#
RESET#
tRP
21358F-18
Figure 14.
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RESET# Timings
Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Word/Byte Configuration (BYTE#)
Parameter
JEDEC
Std
Description
80R
90
120
Unit
tELFL/tELFH
CE# to BYTE# Switching Low or High
Max
tFLQZ
BYTE# Switching Low to Output HIGH Z
Max
25
30
30
ns
tFHQV
BYTE# Switching High to Output Active
Min
80
90
120
ns
5
ns
CE#
OE#
BYTE#
BYTE#
Switching
from word
to byte
mode
tELFL
Data Output
(DQ0–DQ14)
DQ0–DQ14
Address
Input
DQ15
Output
DQ15/A-1
Data Output
(DQ0–DQ7)
tFLQZ
tELFH
BYTE#
BYTE#
Switching
from byte
to word
mode
Data Output
(DQ0–DQ7)
DQ0–DQ14
Address
Input
DQ15/A-1
Data Output
(DQ0–DQ14)
DQ15
Output
tFHQV
21358F-19
Figure 15.
BYTE# Timings for Read Operations
CE#
The falling edge of the last WE# signal
WE#
BYTE#
tSET
(tAS)
tHOLD (tAH)
Note: Refer to the Erase/Program Operations table for tAS and tAH specifications.
21358F-20
Figure 16.
BYTE# Timings for Write Operations
Am29LV160B
33
PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Erase/Program Operations
Parameter
JEDEC
Std
Description
tAVAV
tWC
Write Cycle Time (Note 1)
Min
tAVWL
tAS
Address Setup Time
Min
tWLAX
tAH
Address Hold Time
Min
45
45
50
ns
tDVWH
tDS
Data Setup Time
Min
35
45
50
ns
tWHDX
tDH
Data Hold Time
Min
0
ns
tOES
Output Enable Setup Time
Min
0
ns
Read Recovery Time Before Write
(OE# High to WE# Low)
Min
0
ns
90
120
Unit
80
90
120
ns
0
ns
tGHWL
tGHWL
tELWL
tCS
CE# Setup Time
Min
0
ns
tWHEH
tCH
CE# Hold Time
Min
0
ns
tWLWH
tWP
Write Pulse Width
Min
tWHWL
tWPH
Write Pulse Width High
Min
30
Byte
Typ
9
Word
Typ
11
Typ
0.7
sec
tWHWH1
tWHWH1 Programming Operation (Note 2)
tWHWH2
tWHWH2 Sector Erase Operation (Note 2)
35
35
50
ns
ns
µs
tVCS
VCC Setup Time (Note 1)
Min
50
µs
tRB
Recovery Time from RY/BY#
Min
0
ns
Program/Erase Valid to RY/BY# Delay
Min
90
ns
tBUSY
Notes:
1. Not 100% tested.
2. See the “Erase and Programming Performance” section for more information.
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80R
Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Program Command Sequence (last two cycles)
tAS
tWC
Addresses
555h
Read Status Data (last two cycles)
PA
PA
PA
tAH
CE#
tCH
tGHWL
OE#
tWHWH1
tWP
WE#
tWPH
tCS
tDS
tDH
A0h
Data
PD
Status
tBUSY
DOUT
tRB
RY/BY#
tVCS
VCC
21358F-21
Notes:
1. PA = program address, PD = program data, DOUT is the true data at the program address.
2. Illustration shows device in word mode.
Figure 17.
Program Operation Timings
Am29LV160B
35
PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Erase Command Sequence (last two cycles)
tAS
tWC
2AAh
Addresses
Read Status Data
VA
SA
VA
555h for chip erase
tAH
CE#
tGHWL
tCH
OE#
tWP
WE#
tWPH
tCS
tWHWH2
tDS
tDH
Data
55h
In
Progress
30h
Complete
10 for Chip Erase
tBUSY
tRB
RY/BY#
tVCS
VCC
21358F-22
Notes:
1. SA = sector address (for Sector Erase), VA = Valid Address for reading status data (see “Write Operation Status”).
2. Illustration shows device in word mode.
Figure 18.
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Chip/Sector Erase Operation Timings
Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
tRC
Addresses
VA
VA
VA
tACC
tCE
CE#
tCH
tOE
OE#
tOEH
tDF
WE#
tOH
High Z
DQ7
Complement
Complement
DQ0–DQ6
Status Data
Status Data
Valid Data
True
High Z
Valid Data
True
tBUSY
RY/BY#
Note: VA = Valid address. Illustration shows first status cycle after command sequence, last status read cycle, and array data
read cycle.
21358F-23
Figure 19.
Data# Polling Timings (During Embedded Algorithms)
tRC
Addresses
VA
VA
VA
VA
tACC
tCE
CE#
tCH
tOE
OE#
tOEH
tDF
WE#
tOH
High Z
DQ6/DQ2
tBUSY
Valid Status
Valid Status
(first read)
(second read)
Valid Status
Valid Data
(stops toggling)
RY/BY#
Note: VA = Valid address; not required for DQ6. Illustration shows first two status cycle after command sequence, last status read
cycle, and array data read cycle.
21358F-24
Figure 20.
Toggle Bit Timings (During Embedded Algorithms)
Am29LV160B
37
PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Enter
Embedded
Erasing
Erase
Suspend
Erase
WE#
Enter Erase
Suspend Program
Erase
Suspend
Program
Erase Suspend
Read
Erase
Resume
Erase
Complete
Erase
Erase Suspend
Read
DQ6
DQ2
Note: The system may use CE# or OE# to toggle DQ2 and DQ6. DQ2 toggles only when read at an address within an
erase-suspended sector.
21358F-25
Figure 21.
DQ2 vs. DQ6 for Erase and Erase Suspend Operations
Temporary Sector Unprotect
Parameter
JEDEC
Std.
Description
80R
90
120
Unit
tVIDR
VID Rise and Fall Time (See Note)
Min
500
ns
tRSP
RESET# Setup Time for Temporary Sector
Unprotect
Min
4
µs
Note: Not 100% tested.
12 V
RESET#
0 or 3 V
tVIDR
tVIDR
Program or Erase Command Sequence
CE#
WE#
tRSP
RY/BY#
21358F-26
Figure 22.
38
Temporary Sector Unprotect Timing Diagram
Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
VID
VIH
RESET#
SA, A6,
A1, A0
Valid*
Valid*
Sector Protect/Unprotect
Data
60h
Valid*
Verify
60h
40h
Status
Sector Protect: 100 µs
Sector Unprotect: 10 ms
1 µs
CE#
WE#
OE#
Note: For sector protect, A6 = 0, A1 = 1, A0 = 0. For sector unprotect, A6 = 1, A1 = 1, A0 = 0.
21358F-27
Figure 23.
Sector Protect/Unprotect Timing Diagram
Am29LV160B
39
PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Alternate CE# Controlled Erase/Program Operations
Parameter
JEDEC
Std
Description
tAVAV
tWC
Write Cycle Time (Note 1)
Min
tAVEL
tAS
Address Setup Time
Min
tELAX
tAH
Address Hold Time
Min
45
45
50
ns
tDVEH
tDS
Data Setup Time
Min
35
45
50
ns
tEHDX
tDH
Data Hold Time
Min
0
ns
tOES
Output Enable Setup Time
Min
0
ns
tGHEL
tGHEL
Read Recovery Time Before Write
(OE# High to WE# Low)
Min
0
ns
tWLEL
tWS
WE# Setup Time
Min
0
ns
tEHWH
tWH
WE# Hold Time
Min
0
ns
tELEH
tCP
CE# Pulse Width
Min
tEHEL
tCPH
CE# Pulse Width High
Min
30
Byte
Typ
9
tWHWH1
tWHWH1
Programming Operation (Note 2)
Word
Typ
11
tWHWH2
tWHWH2
Sector Erase Operation (Note 2)
Typ
0.7
90
120
Unit
80
90
120
ns
0
35
35
ns
50
ns
ns
µs
Notes:
1. Not 100% tested.
2. See the “Erase and Programming Performance” section for more information.
40
80R
Am29LV160B
sec
PRELIMINARY
AC CHARACTERISTICS
555 for program
2AA for erase
PA for program
SA for sector erase
555 for chip erase
Data# Polling
Addresses
PA
tWC
tAS
tAH
tWH
WE#
tGHEL
OE#
tCP
CE#
tWS
tWHWH1 or 2
tCPH
tBUSY
tDS
tDH
DQ7#
Data
tRH
A0 for program
55 for erase
DOUT
PD for program
30 for sector erase
10 for chip erase
RESET#
RY/BY#
Notes:
1. PA = program address, PD = program data, DQ7# = complement of the data written to the device, DOUT = data written to the
device.
2. Figure indicates the last two bus cycles of the command sequence.
3. Word mode address used as an example.
21358F-28
Figure 24.
Alternate CE# Controlled Write Operation Timings
Am29LV160B
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PRELIMINARY
ERASE AND PROGRAMMING PERFORMANCE
Parameter
Typ (Note 1)
Max (Note 2)
Unit
Sector Erase Time
0.7
15
s
Chip Erase Time
25
Byte Programming Time
9
300
µs
Word Programming Time
11
360
µs
s
Chip Programming Time
Byte Mode
18
54
s
(Note 3)
Word Mode
12
36
s
Comments
Excludes 00h programming
prior to erasure (Note 4)
Excludes system level
overhead (Note 5)
Notes:
1. Typical program and erase times assume the following conditions: 25°C, 3.0 V VCC, 1,000,000 cycles. Additionally,
programming typicals assume checkerboard pattern.
2. Under worst case conditions of 90°C, VCC = 2.7 V, 1,000,000 cycles.
3. The typical chip programming time is considerably less than the maximum chip programming time listed, since most bytes
program faster than the maximum program times listed.
4. In the pre-programming step of the Embedded Erase algorithm, all bytes are programmed to 00h before erasure.
5. System-level overhead is the time required to execute the two- or four-bus-cycle sequence for the program command. See
Table 9 for further information on command definitions.
6. The device has a minimum erase and program cycle endurance of 1,000,000 cycles.
LATCHUP CHARACTERISTICS
Description
Min
Max
Input voltage with respect to VSS on all pins except I/O pins
(including A9, OE#, and RESET#)
–1.0 V
12.5 V
Input voltage with respect to VSS on all I/O pins
–1.0 V
VCC + 1.0 V
–100 mA
+100 mA
VCC Current
Includes all pins except VCC. Test conditions: VCC = 3.0 V, one pin at a time.
TSOP AND SO PIN CAPACITANCE
Parameter
Symbol
Parameter Description
Test Setup
Typ
Max
Unit
CIN
Input Capacitance
VIN = 0
6
7.5
pF
COUT
Output Capacitance
VOUT = 0
8.5
12
pF
CIN2
Control Pin Capacitance
VIN = 0
7.5
9
pF
Notes:
1. Sampled, not 100% tested.
2. Test conditions TA = 25°C, f = 1.0 MHz.
DATA RETENTION
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Unit
150°C
10
Years
125°C
20
Years
Minimum Pattern Data Retention Time
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Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS*
TS 048—48-Pin Standard TSOP (measured in millimeters)
0.95
1.05
Pin 1 I.D.
1
48
11.90
12.10
0.50 BSC
24
25
0.05
0.15
18.30
18.50
19.80
20.20
1.20
MAX
0˚
5˚
0.25MM (0.0098") BSC
16-038-TS48-2
TS 048
DT95
8-8-96 lv
0.08
0.20
0.10
0.21
0.50
0.70
* For reference only. BSC is an ANSI standard for Basic Space Centering.
TSR048—48-Pin Reverse TSOP (measured in millimeters)
0.95
1.05
Pin 1 I.D.
1
48
11.90
12.10
0.50 BSC
24
25
0.05
0.15
18.30
18.50
19.80
20.20
SEATING PLANE
0.08
0.20
0.10
0.21
1.20
MAX
0.25MM (0.0098") BSC
0˚
5˚
16-038-TS48
TSR048
DT95
8-8-96 lv
0.50
0.70
* For reference only. BSC is an ANSI standard for Basic Space Centering.
Am29LV160B
43
PRELIMINARY
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
FGC—48-Ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) 8 x 9 mm (measured in millimeters)
0.15 M Z B M
8.80
9.20
DATUM B
7.80
8.20
0.15 M Z B M
0.025
CHAMFER
INDEX
DATUM A
5.60
BSC
0.40
4.00
BSC
0.80
0.40 ± 0.08 (48x)
0.40
0.08 M Z A B
0.10 Z
0.25
0.45
DETAIL A
0.20 Z
1.20 MAX
DETAIL A
16-038-FGC-2
EG137
12-2-97 lv
44
Am29LV160B
PRELIMINARY
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
SO 044—44-Pin Small Outline Package (measured in millimeters)
44
23
13.10
13.50
1
15.70
16.30
22
1.27 NOM.
TOP VIEW
28.00
28.40
2.17
2.45
0.10
0.21
2.80
MAX.
0.35
0.50
0.10
0.35
SEATING
PLANE
SIDE VIEW
0˚
8˚
0.60
1.00
END VIEW
16-038-SO44-2
SO 044
DF83
8-8-96 lv
Am29LV160B
45
PRELIMINARY
REVISION SUMMARY FOR AM29LV160B
Revision F
Revision F+2
Distinctive Characteristics
Figure 1, In-System Sector Protect/Unprotect
Algorithms
Changed typical read and program/erase current specifications.
Device now has a guaranteed minimum endurance of
1,000,000 write cycles.
In the sector protect algorithm, added a “Reset
PLSCNT=1” box in the path from “Protect another sector?” back to setting up the next sector address.
DC Characteristics
Figure 1, In-System Sector Protect/Unprotect
Algorithm
Corrected A6 to 0, Changed wait specification to 150
µs on sector protect and 15 ms on sector unprotect.
DC Characteristics
Changed typical read and program/erase current specifications.
AC Characteristics
Alternate CE# Controlled Erase/Program Operations:
Changed t CP to 35 ns for 70R, 80, and 90 speed
options.
Erase and Programming Performance
Device now has a guaranteed minimum endurance of
1,000,000 write cycles.
Physical Dimensions
Corrected dimensions for package length and width in
FBGA illustration (standalone data sheet version).
Revision F+1
Changed ICC1 test conditions and Note 1 to indicate
that OE# is at VIH for the listed current.
AC Characteristics
Erase/Program Operations; Alternate CE# Controlled
Erase/Program Operations: Corrected the notes reference for tWHWH1 and tWHWH2. These parameters are
100% tested. Corrected the note reference for tVCS.
This parameter is not 100% tested.
Temporary Sector Unprotect Table
Added note reference for tVIDR. This parameter is not
100% tested.
Figure 23, Sector Protect/Unprotect Timing
Diagram
A valid address is not required for the first write cycle;
only the data 60h.
Erase and Programming Performance
In Note 2, the worst case endurance is now 1 million cycles.
Table 9, Command Definitions
Corrected the byte-mode address in the sixth write
cycle of the chip erase command sequence to AAAh.
Trademarks
Copyright © 1998 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved.
AMD, the AMD logo, and combinations thereof are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
ExpressFlash is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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