SAMSUNG K9F1608W0A-TCB0

K9F1608W0A-TCB0, K9F1608W0A-TIB0
FLASH MEMORY
Document Title
2M x 8 Bit NAND Flash Memory
Revision History
Revision No. History
Draft Date
Remark
0.0
Initial issue.
April 10th 1998
Preliminary
1.0
Data Sheet 1998.
July 14th 1998
Final
1.1
Data Sheet 1999.
April 10th 1999
Final
1) Added CE don’t care mode during the data-loading and reading
1.2
1) Revised real-time map-out algorithm(refer to technical notes)
July 23th 1999
Final
1.3
Changed device name
- KM29W16000AT -> K9F1608W0A-TCB0
- KM29W16000AIT -> K9F1608W0A-TIB0
Sep.15th 1999
Final
The attached datasheets are prepared and approved by SAMSUNG Electronics. SAMSUNG Electronics CO., LTD. reserve the right
to change the specifications. SAMSUNG Electronics will evaluate and reply to your requests and questions about device. If you have
any questions, please contact the SAMSUNG branch office near you.
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K9F1608W0A-TCB0, K9F1608W0A-TIB0
FLASH MEMORY
2M x 8 Bit NAND Flash Memory
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
• Voltage Supply : 2.7V ~ 5.5V
• Organization
- Memory Cell Array : (2M + 64K)bit x 8bit
- Data Register
: (256 + 8)bit x8bit
• Automatic Program and Erase
- Page Program : (256 + 8)Byte
- Block Erase : (4K + 128)Byte
- Status Register
• 264-Byte Page Read Operation
- Random Access
: 10µs(Max.)
- Serial Page Access : 80ns(Min.)
• Fast Write Cycle Time
- Program time
: 250µs(typ.)
- Block Erase time : 2ms (typ.)
• Command/Address/Data Multiplexed I/O port
• Hardware Data Protection
- Program/Erase Lockout During Power Transitions
• Reliable CMOS Floating-Gate Technology
- Endurance : 1M Program/Erase Cycles
- Data Retention : 10 years
• Command Register Operation
• 44(40) - Lead TSOP Type II (400mil / 0.8 mm pitch)
- Forward Type
The K9F1608W0A is a 2M(2,097,152)x8bit NAND Flash Memory with a spare 64K(65,536)x8bit. Its NAND cell provides the
most cost-effective solution for the solid state mass storage
market. A program operation programs the 264-byte page in
typically 250µs and an erase operation can be performed in typically 2ms on a 4K-byte block.
Data in the page can be read out at 80ns cycle time per byte.
The I/O pins serve as the ports for address and data input/output as well as command inputs. The on-chip write controller
automates all program and erase system functions, including
pulse repetition, where required, and internal verify and margining of data. Even the write-intensive systems can take advantage of the K9F1608W0A extended reliability of 1,000,000
program/erase cycles by providing either ECC(Error Correction
Code) or real time mapping-out algorithm. These algorithms
have been implemented in many mass storage applications and
also the spare 8bytes of a page combined with the other 256
bytes can be utilized by system-level ECC.
The K9F1608W0A is an optimum solution for large nonvolatile
storage application such as solid state storage, digital voice
recorder, digital still camera and other portable applications
requiring nonvolatility.
PIN CONFIGURATION
PIN DESCRIPTION
VSS
CLE
ALE
WE
WP
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
I/O0
I/O1
I/O2
I/O3
VSS
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
Pin Name
VCC
CE
RE
R/B
GND
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
I/O0 ~ I/O7
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
I/O7
I/O6
I/O5
I/O4
VCCQ
Command Latch Enable
ALE
Address Latch Enable
CE
Chip Enable
RE
Read Enable
WE
Write Enable
WP
Write Protect
GND
Ground Input
VCC
VCCQ
NOTE : Connect all V CC,VccQ and VSS pins of each device to power supply outputs.
Do not leave VCC or VSS disconnected.
2
Data Inputs/Outputs
CLE
R/B
44(40) TSOP (II)
STANDARD TYPE
Pin Function
Ready/Busy output
Power(2.7V~5.5V)
Output Butter Power(2.7V~5.5V)
VSS
Ground
N.C
No Connection
K9F1608W0A-TCB0, K9F1608W0A-TIB0
FLASH MEMORY
Figure 1. FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
X-Buffers
Latches
& Decoders
A8 - A20
16M + 512K Bit
NAND Flash
ARRAY
Y-Buffers
Latches
& Decoders
A 0 - A7
(256 + 8)Byte x 8192
Page Register & S/A
Y-Gating
Command
I/O Buffers & Latches
Command
Register
CE
RE
WE
VccQ
Vss
Control Logic
& High Voltage
Generator
I/0 0
Global Buffers
I/0 7
CLE ALE WP
Figure 2. ARRAY ORGANIZATION
1 Block(=16 Row)
(4K + 128)Byte
1 Page = 264 Byte
1 Block = 264 B x 16 Pages
= (4K + 128) Bytes
1 Device = 264B x 16Pages x 512 Blocks
= 16.5 Mbits
16M : 8K Row
(=512 Block)
8 bit
256B Column
8B Column
I/O 0 ~ I/O 7
Page Register
8Byte
256Byte
I/O 0
I/O 1
I/O 2
I/O 3
I/O 4
I/O 5
I/O 6
I/O 7
1st Cycle
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
2nd Cycle
A8
A9
A10
A11
A12
A13
A14
A15
3rd Cycle
A16
A17
A18
A19
A20
*X
*X
*X
NOTE : A12 to A20 : Block Address
* : X can be VIL or VIH .
3
Column Address
Row Address
(Page Address)
K9F1608W0A-TCB0, K9F1608W0A-TIB0
FLASH MEMORY
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
The K9F1608W0A is a 16.5Mbit(17,301,504 bit) memory organized as 8192 rows by 264 columns. Spare eight columns are located
from column address of 256 to 263. A 264-byte data register is connected to memory cell arrays accommodating data transfer
between the I/O buffers and memory during page read and page program operations. The memory array is made up of 16 cells that
are serially connected to form a NAND structure. Each of the 16 cells resides in a different page. A block consists of the 16 pages
formed by one NAND structures, totaling 2,112 NAND structures of 16 cells. The array organization is shown in Figure 2. The program and read operations are executed on a page basis, while the erase operation is executed on block basis. The memory array
consists of 512 separately or grouped erasable 4K-byte blocks. It indicates that the bit by bit erase operation is prohibited on the
K9F1608W0A.
The K9F1608W0A has addresses multiplexed into 8 I/O′s. This scheme dramatically reduces pin counts and allows systems
upgrades to future densities by maintaining consistency in system board design. Command, address and data are all written through
I/O`s by bringing WE to low while CE is low. Data is latched on the rising edge of WE. Command Latch Enable(CLE) and Address
Latch Enable(ALE) are used to multiplex command and address respectively, via the I/O pins. All commands require one bus cycle
except for Block Erase command which requires two cycles : a cycle for erase-setup and another for erase-execution after block
address loading. The 2M byte physical space requires 21 addresses, thereby requiring three cycles for byte-level addressing : column address, low row address and high row address, in that order. Page Read and Page Program need the same three address
cycles following the required command input. In Block Erase operation, however, only the two row address cycles are used.
Device operations are selected by writing specific commands into the command register. Table 1 defines the specific commands of
the K9F1608W0A.
Table 1. COMMAND SETS
Function
1st. Cycle
2nd. Cycle
Sequential Data Input
80h
-
Read 1
00h
-
Read 2
50h
-
Read ID
90h
-
Reset
FFh
-
Page Program
10h
-
Block Erase
60h
D0h
Read Status
70h
-
4
Acceptable Command during Busy
O
O
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PIN DESCRIPTION
Command Latch Enable(CLE)
The CLE input controls the path activation for commands sent to the command register. When active high, commands are latched
into the command register through the I/O ports on the rising edge of the WE signal.
Address Latch Enable(ALE)
The ALE input controls the path activation for address and input data to the internal address/data register.
Addresses are latched on the rising edge of WE with ALE high, and input data is latched when ALE is low.
Chip Enable(CE)
The CE input is the device selection control. When CE goes high during a read operation the device is returned to standby mode.
However, when the device is in the busy state during program or erase, CE high is ignored, and does not return the device to
standby mode.
Write Enable(WE)
The WE input controls writes to the I/O port. Commands, address and data are latched on the rising edge of the WE pulse.
Read Enable(RE)
The RE input is the serial data-out control, and when active drives the data onto the I/O bus. Data is valid tREA after the falling edge
of RE which also increments the internal column address counter by one.
I/O Port : I/O 0 ~ I/O 7
The I/O pins are used to input command, address and data, and to outputs data during read operations. The I/O pins float to high-z
when the chip is deselected or the outputs are disabled.
Write Protect (WP)
The WP pin provides inadvertent write/erase protection during power transitions. The internal high voltage generator is reset when
the WP pin is active low.
Ready/Busy(R/B)
The R/B output indicates the status of the device operation. When low, it indicates that a program, erase or random read operation is
in process and return to high state upon completion. It is an open drain output and does not float to high-z condition when the chip is
deselected or outputs are disabled.
Power Line(VCC & VCCQ)
The VCCQ is the power supply for I/O interface logic. It is electrically isolated from main power line(VCC=2.7~5.5V) for supporting 5V
tolerant I/O with 5V power supply at VCCQ.
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FLASH MEMORY
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Symbol
Rating
Unit
VIN
-0.6 to +7.0
V
Voltage on any pin relative to VSS
Temperature Under Bias
K9F1608W0A-TCB0
-10 to +125
TBIAS
K9F1608W0A-TIB0
°C
-40 to +125
Storage Temperature
TSTG
-65 to +150
°C
IOS
5
mA
Short Circuit Output Current
NOTE :
1. Minimum DC voltage is -0.3V on input/output pins. During transitions, this level may undershoot to -2.0V for periods <30ns.
Maximum DC voltage on input/output pins is VCCQ+0.3V which, during transitions, may overshoot to VCC+2.0V for periods <20ns.
2. Permanent device damage may occur if ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS are exceeded. Functional operation should be restricted to the conditions
as detailed in the operational sections of this data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect reliability.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
(Voltage reference to GND, K9F1608W0A-TCB0:TA=0 to 70°C, K9F1608W0A-TIB0:TA=-40 to 85°C)
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ.
Max
Unit
Supply Voltage
VCC
2.7
-
5.5
V
Supply Voltage
VCCQ1)
2.7
-
5.5
V
Supply Voltage
VSS
0
0
0
V
NOTE : 1. Vcc and VccQ pins are separater each other.
DC AND OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS(Recommended operating conditions otherwise noted.)
Parameter
Sequential Read
Operating
Current Program
Erase
Symbol
ICC1
Vcc=2.7V ~ 3.6V
Test Conditions
tcycle=80ns, CE=VIL,
IOUT=0mA
Vcc=3.6V ~ 5.5V
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
-
10
20
-
15
30
ICC2
-
-
10
20
-
15
30
ICC3
-
-
10
20
-
25
40
Stand-by Current(TTL)
ISB1
CE=VIH, WP=0V/VCC
-
-
1
-
-
1
Stand-by Current(CMOS)
ISB2
CE=VCC-0.2, WP=0V/VCC
-
5
50
-
5
50
Input Leakage Current
ILI
VIN=0 to 5.5V
-
-
±10
-
-
±10
Output Leakage Current
ILO
VOUT=0 to 5.5V
-
-
±10
-
-
±10
Input High Voltage
VIH
I/O Pins
2.0
-
VCCQ+0.3
3.0
-
VCCQ+0.5
Except I/O Pins
2.0
-
VCC+0.3
3.0
-
VCC+0.5
-0.3
-
0.6
-0.3
-
0.8
2.4
-
-
2.4
-
-
-
-
0.4
-
-
0.4
8
10
-
8
10
-
Input Low Voltage, All inputs
VIL
Output High Voltage Level
VOH
IOH=-400µA
VOL
IOL=2.1mA
Output Low Voltage Level
Output Low Current(R/B)
-
IOL(R/B) VOL=0.4V
6
Unit
mA
µA
V
mA
K9F1608W0A-TCB0, K9F1608W0A-TIB0
FLASH MEMORY
VALID BLOCK
Parameter
Valid Block Number
Symbol
Min
Typ.
Max
Unit
NVB
502
508
512
Blocks
NOTE :
1. The K9F1608W0A may include invalid blocks. Invalid blocks are defined as blocks that contain one or more bad bits. Do not try to access these
invalid blocks for program and erase. During its lifetime of 10 years and/or 1million program/erase cycles,the minimum number of valid blocks are
guaranteed though its initial number could be reduced. (Refer to the attached technical notes)
2. The 1st block, which is placed on 00h block address, is guaranteed to be a valid block
AC TEST CONDITION
(K9F1608W0A-TCB0:TA=0 to 70°C, K9F1608W0A-TIB0:TA=-40 to 85°C, VCC=2.7V ~ 5.5V unless otherwise noted)
Value
Parameter
Vcc=2.7V ~ 3.6V
Input Pulse Levels
Vcc=3.6V ~ 5.5V
0.4V to 2.4V
0.4V to 3.4V
Input Rise and Fall Times
5ns
Input and Output Timing Levels
0.8V and 2.0V
1 TTL GATE and
Output Load
1 TTL GATE and CL = 100pF
CL=50pF(3.0V+/-10%),100pF(3.0V~3.6V)
CAPACITANCE(TA=25°C, Vcc=5.0V f=1.0MHz)
Item
Symbol
Test Condition
Min
Max
Unit
Input/Output Capacitance
CI/O
VIL=0V
-
10
pF
Input Capacitance
CIN
VIN=0V
-
10
pF
NOTE : Capacitance is periodically sampled and not 100% tested.
MODE SELECTION
CLE
ALE
CE
H
L
L
H
WE
RE
WP
L
H
X
L
H
X
Mode
Read Mode
Command Input
Address Input(3clock)
H
L
L
H
H
L
H
L
H
H
L
L
L
H
H
Data Input
L
L
L
H
X
Sequential Read & Data Output
Write Mode
L
L
L
H
H
X
During Read(Busy)
X
X
X
X
X
H
During Program(Busy)
X
X
X
X
X
H
During Erase(Busy)
X
X(1)
X
X
X
L
Write Protect
X
X
H
X
X
0V/V CC(2)
Command Input
Address Input(3clock)
Stand-by
NOTE : 1. X can be VIL or VIH
2. WP should be biased to CMOS high or CMOS low for standby.
Program/Erase Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
tPROG
-
0.25
1.5
ms
Number of Partial Program Cycles in the Same Page
Nop
-
-
10
cycles
Block Erase Time
tBERS
-
2
10
ms
Program Time
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AC Timing Characteristics for Command / Address / Data Input
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
CLE Set-up Time
Parameter
tCLS
20
-
ns
CLE Hold Time
tCLH
40
-
ns
CE Setup Time
tCS
20
-
ns
CE Hold Time
tCH
40
-
ns
WE Pulse Width
tWP
40
-
ns
ALE Setup Time
tALS
20
-
ns
ALE Hold Time
tALH
40
-
ns
Data Setup Time
tDS
30
-
ns
Data Hold Time
tDH
20
-
ns
Write Cycle Time
tWC
80
-
ns
WE High Hold Time
tWH
20
-
ns
AC Characteristics for Operation
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
Data Transfer from Cell to Register
tR
-
10
µs
ALE to RE Delay
tAR
150
-
ns
ALE to RE Delay(read ID)
tAR1
200
-
ns
CE to RE Delay( ID read)
tCR
200
-
ns
Ready to RE Low
tRR
20
-
ns
WE High to Busy
tWB
-
200
ns
Read Cycle Time
tRC
80
-
ns
RE Access Time
tREA
-
45
ns
RE High to Output Hi-Z
tRHZ
5
20
ns
CE High to Output Hi-Z
tCHZ
-
30
ns
RE High Hold Time
tREH
20
-
ns
tIR
0
-
ns
200
Output Hi-Z to RE Low
Last RE High to Busy(at sequential read)
tRB
-
tCRY
-
CE High Hold Time(at the last serial read) (3)
tCEH
250
-
ns
RE Low to Status Output
tRSTO
-
45
ns
CE Low to Status Output
tCSTO
-
55
ns
RE High to WE Low
tRHW
0
-
ns
WE High to RE Low
tWHR
50
-
ns
Device Resetting Time(Read/Program/Erase)
tRST
-
5/10/500
µs
CE High to Ready(in case of interception by CE at read)
(1)
NOTE : 1. If CE goes high within 30ns after the rising edge of the last RE, R/B will not return to VOL .
2. The time to Ready depends on the value of the pull-up resistor tied R/B pin.
3. To break the sequential read cycle, CE must be held high for longer time than tCEH.
8
100+tr(R/B)
ns
(2)
ns
K9F1608W0A-TCB0, K9F1608W0A-TIB0
FLASH MEMORY
NAND Flash Technical Notes
Invalid Block(s)
Invalid blocks are defined as blocks that contain one or more invalid bits whose reliability is not guaranteed by Samsung. Typically,
an invalid block will contain a single bad bit. The information regarding the invalid block(s) is called as the invalid block information.
The invalid block information is written to the 1st or the 2nd page of the invalid block(s) with 00h data. Devices with invalid block(s)
have the same quality level or as devices with all valid blocks and have the same AC and DC characteristics. An invalid block(s)
does not affect the performance of valid block(s) because it is isolated from the bit line and the common source line by a select transistor. The system design must be able to mask out the invalid block(s) via address mapping. The 1st block of the NAND Flash, however, is fully guaranteed to be a valid block.
Identifying Invalid Block(s)
All device locations are erased(FFh) except locations where the invalid block information is written prior to shipping. Since the
invalid block information is also erasable in most cases, it is impossible to recover the information once it has been
erased. Therefore, the system must be able to recognize the invalid block(s) based on the original invalid block
information and create the invalid block table via the following suggested flow chart(Figure 1). Any intentional erasure of the original invalid block information is prohibited.
Start
Set Block Address = 0
Increment Block Address
Create (or update)
Invalid Block(s) Table
No
*
Check "FFH" on the 1st and 2nd page
Check "FFH" ?
Yes
No
Last Block ?
Yes
End
Figure 1. Flow chart to create invalid block table.
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NAND Flash Technical Notes (Continued)
Error in write or read operation
Over its life time, the additional invalid blocks may occur. Through the tight process control and intensive testing, Samsung minimizes the additional block failure rate, which is projected below 0.1% up until 1million program/erase cycles. Refer to the qualification
report for the actual data.The following possible failure modes should be considered to implement a highly reliable system. In the
case of status read failure after erase or program, block replacement should be done. To improve the efficiency of memory space, it
is recommended that the read or verification failure due to single bit error be reclaimed by ECC without any block replacement. The
said additional block failure rate does not include those reclaimed blocks.
Failure Mode
Write
Read
ECC
Detection and Countermeasure sequence
Erase Failure
Status Read after Erase --> Block Replacement
Program Failure
Status Read after Program --> Block Replacement
Read back ( Verify after Program) --> Block Replacement
or ECC Correction
Single Bit Failure
Verify ECC -> ECC Correction
: Error Correcting Code --> Hamming Code etc.
Example) 1bit correction & 2bit detection
Program Flow Chart
If ECC is used, this verification
operation is not needed.
Start
Write 00H
Write 80H
Write Address
Write Address
Wait for tR Time
Write Data
Write 10H
Verify Data
Write 70H
No
*
Program Error
Yes
Program Completed
SR. 6 = 1 ?
or R/B = 1 ?
*
Program Error
Yes
No
No
*
SR. 0 = 0 ?
Yes
10
: If program operation results in an error, map out
the block including the page in error and copy the
target data to another block.
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NAND Flash Technical Notes (Continued)
Erase Flow Chart
Read Flow Chart
Start
Start
Write 60H
Write 00H
Write Block Address
Write Address
Write D0H
Read Data
Write 70H
ECC Generation
SR. 6 = 1 ?
or R/B = 1 ?
*
Erase Error
No
Reclaim the Error
Verify ECC
Yes
Yes
No
No
Page Read Completed
SR. 0 = 0 ?
Yes
Erase Completed
*
: If erase operation results in an error, map out
the failing block and replace it with another block.
Block Replacement
Buffer
memory
error occurs
Block A
Block B
11
When the error happens in Block "A", try to write the
data into another Block "B" by reloading from an external buffer. Then, prevent further system access to
Block "A"(by creating a "invalid block" table or other
appropriate scheme.)
K9F1608W0A-TCB0, K9F1608W0A-TIB0
FLASH MEMORY
System Interface Using CE don’t-care.
For a easier system interface, CE may be inactive during the data-loading or sequential data-reading as shown below. The internal
256byte page registers are utilized as seperate buffers for this operation and the system design gets more flexible. In addition, for
voice or audio applications which use slow cycle time on the order of u-seconds, de-activating CE during the data-loading and reading would provide significant savings in power consumption.
Figure 3. Program Operation with CE don’t-care.
CLE
CE don’t-care
≈
≈
CE
WE
ALE
I/O0~7
80H
Start Add.(3Cycle)
Data Input
Data Input
10H
(Max. 55ns)
tCS
tCH
tCEA
CE
CE
tREA
RE
tWP
WE
I/O0~7
out
Timing requirements : If CE is is exerted high during sequential
data-reading, the falling edge of CE to valid data(tCEA) must
be kept greater than 55ns.
Figure 4. Read Operation with CE don’t-care.
CLE
CE don’t-care
≈
CE
RE
ALE
tR
R/B
WE
I/O0~7
00H
Data Output(sequential)
Start Add.(3Cycle)
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* Command Latch Cycle
CLE
tCLS
tCLH
tCS
tCH
CE
tWP
WE
tALS
tALH
ALE
tDH
tDS
Command
I/O 0 ~ 7
* Address Latch Cycle
tCLS
CLE
tCS
tWC
tWC
CE
tWP
tWP
tWP
WE
tWH
tWH
tALS
tALH
ALE
tDS
I/O 0 ~ 7
tDH
A0~A7
13
tDS
tDH
A8~A15
tDS
tDH
A16~A20
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* Input Data Latch Cycle
tCLH
CLE
tCH
CE
tALS
tWC
tWP
≈
ALE
tWP
tWP
WE
tDS
I/O 0 ~ 7
tWH
tDH
DIN 0
tDS
tDH
tDS
tDH
DIN 255
DIN 1
* Sequential Out Cycle after Read(CLE=L, WE=H, ALE=L)
tRC
CE
tCHZ*
tREH
tREA
≈
tREA
tREA
RE
Dout
I/O 0 ~ 7
Dout
≈
tCHZ*
Dout
tRR
R/B
NOTES : Transition is measured ±200mV from steady state voltage with load.
This parameter is sampled and not 100% tested.
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* Status Read Cycle
tCLS
CLE
tCLS
tCLH
tCS
CE
tCH
tWP
WE
tCHZ*
tCSTO
tWHR
RE
tDH
tDS
I/O 0 ~ 7
tIR
tRHZ*
tRSTO
Status Output
70H
READ1 OPERATION(READ ONE PAGE)
CLE
tCEH
CE
tCHZ
WE
tCRY
tWB
tAR
ALE
tR
tRHZ
RE
tRR
I/O 0 ~ 7
00h
A0 ~ A7
Column
Address
R/B
A8 ~ A15
Dout N
A16 ~ A20
Page(Row)
Address
Busy
15
Dout N+1
Dout N+2
Dout N+3
≈ ≈ ≈
tRC
Dout 263
tRB
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READ1 OPERATION(INTERCEPTED BY CE)
CLE
CE
WE
tWB
tCHZ
tAR
ALE
tRC
tR
RE
tRR
I/O 0 ~ 7
00h
A 0 ~ A7
Column
Address
A8 ~ A15
Dout N
A16 ~ A20
Dout N+1
Dout N+2
Dout N+3
Page(Row)
Address
Busy
R/B
READ2 OPERATION(READ ONE PAGE)
CLE
CE
WE
tR
tWB
tAR
ALE
≈
tRR
50H
A 0 ~ A7
Dout
255+M
A8 ~ A15 A16 ~ A20
Dout
255+M+1
≈
I/O 0 ~ 7
≈
RE
Dout 263
R/B
Selected
Row
M Address
256
8
Start
address M
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SEQUENTIAL ROW READ OPERATION
CLE
CE
WE
≈
≈
ALE
Dout
N+1
Dout
N
A0 ~ A7 A8 ~ A15 A16 ~ A20
≈
Ready
Busy
R/B
M
Dout
N+2
Dout
263
Dout
0
Dout
1
≈
00H
Dout
2
Dout
263
≈
I/O 0 ~ 7
≈
RE
Busy
M+1
Output
N
Output
PAGE PROGRAM OPERATION
CLE
≈
CE
WE
tWB
tPROG
ALE
I/O
0~7
80H
A0 ~ A7 A8 ~ A15 A16 ~ A20
Sequential Data Column
Input Command Address
Page(Row)
Address
≈≈
RE
Din
Din
Din
10H
263
N
N+1
1 up to 264 Byte Data
Program
Serial Input
Command
≈
R/B
70H
17
I/O0
Read Status
Command
I/O0 =0 Successful Program
I/O0 =1 Error in Program
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BLOCK ERASE OPERATION(ERASE ONE BLOCK)
CLE
CE
WE
tWB
tBERS
ALE
RE
I/O 0 ~ 7
60H
A8 ~ A15 A16 ~ A20
DOH
70H
I/O0
Block
Address
R/B
≈
Busy
Auto Block Erase Setup Command
Erase Command
Read Status
Command
MANUFACTURE & DEVICE ID READ OPERATION
CLE
CE
WE
ALE
RE
tREA
I/O0~7
90H
00H
ECH
Read ID Command
Maker Code
18
EAH
Device Code
I/O0=0 Successful Erase
I/O0 =1 Error in Erase
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DEVICE OPERATION
PAGE READ
Upon initial device power up, the device defaults to Read1 mode. This operation is also initiated by writing 00H to the command register along with three address cycles. Once the command is latched, it does not need to be written for the following page read operation. Three types of operations are available : random read, sequential page read and sequential row read.
The random read mode is enabled when the page address is changed. The 264 bytes of data within the selected page are transferred to the data registers in less than 10µs(tR). The CPU can detect the completion of this data transfer(tR) by analyzing the output
of R/B pin. Once the data in a page is loaded into the registers, they may be read out in 80ns cycle time by sequentially pulsing RE
with CE staying low. High to low transitions of the RE clock output the data starting from the selected column address up to the last
column address(column 264).
After the data of last column address is clocked out, the next page is automatically selected for sequential read.
Waiting 10µs again allows for reading of the page. The sequential row read operation is terminated by bringing CE to high. The way
the Read1 and Read2 commands work is like a pointer set to either the main area or the spare area. The spare area of bytes 256 to
263 may be selectively accessed by writing the Read2 command. Addresses A0 to A2 set the starting address of the spare area while
addresses A3 to A7 are ignored. Unless the operation is aborted, the page address is automatically incremented for sequential row
read as in Read1 operation and spare eight bytes of each page may be sequentially read. The Read1 command(00H) is needed to
move the pointer back to the main area. Figures 3 thru 6 show typical sequence and timings for each read operation.
Figure 3. Read1 Operation
CLE
CE
WE
ALE
tR
R/B
RE
I/O 0 ~ 7
00H
Start Add.(3Cycle)
Data Output(Sequential)
A0 ~ A7 & A8 ~ A20
(00H Command)
Seek Time
Data Field
Spare Field
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Figure 4. Read2 Operation
CLE
CE
WE
ALE
R/B
Busy(Seek Time)
RE
I/O 0 ~ 7
50H
Data Output(Sequential)
Start Add.(3Cycle)
A0 ~ A2 & A8 ~ A20
Spare Field
(A3 ~ A7 :
Don't Care)
Seek Time
Data Field
Spare Field
≈
Figure 5. Sequential Row Read1 Operation
tR
tR
R/B
I/O0~7
00H
Start Add.(3Cycle)
Data Output
1st
A0 ~ A7 & A 8 ~ A20
1st
2nd
Nth
Data Field
Spare Field
20
tR
Data Output
Data Output
2nd
(264 Byte)
Nth
(264 Byte)
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tR
≈
Figure 6. Sequential Row Read2 Operation
tR
R/B
I/O0~7
50H
Start Add.(3Cycle)
tR
Data Output
Data Output
Data Output
1st
2nd
(8Byte)
Nth
(8Byte)
A0 ~ A2 & A8 ~ A20
(A 3 ~ A7 :
Don't Care)
1st
2nd
Nth
Data Field
Spare Field
PAGE PROGRAM
The device is programmed basically on a page basis. But it also allows multiple partial page programming of a byte or consecutive
bytes up to 264 may be programmed in a single page program cycle. The number of partial page programming operation in the same
page without an intervening erase operation must not exceed ten. The addressing may be done in random order in a block. A page
program cycle consist of a serial data loading period in which up to 264 bytes of data must be loaded into the device, and nonvolatile
programming period in which the loaded data is programmed into the appropriate cell.
The sequential data loading period begins by inputting the Serial Data Input command(80H), followed by the three cycle address
input and then serial data loading. The bytes other than those to be programmed do not need to be loaded.
In order to program the bytes in the spare columns of 256 to 263, the pointer should be set to the spare area by writing the Read 2
command(50H) to the command register. The pointer remains in the spare area unless the Read 1 command(00H) is entered to
retum to the main area. The Page Program confirm command(10H) initiates the programming process. Writing 10H alone without
perviously entering the serial data will not initiate the programming process. The internal write controller automatically executes the
algorithms and timings necessary for program and verify, thereby freeing the CPU for other tasks. Once the program process starts,
the Status Register may be read RE and CE low after the Read Status command(70H) is written to it. The CPU can detect the completion of program cycle by monitoring the R/B output, or the Status bit(I/O6) of the Status Register. Only the Read Status command
and Reset command are valid while programming is in progress. When the Page Program is complete, the Write Status Bit(I/O0) may
be checked(Figure 7). The internal write verify detects only errors for "1"s that are not successfully programmed to "0"s. The command register remains in Read Status command mode until another valid command is written to the command register.
Figure 7. Program & Read Status Operation
tPROG
R/B
I/O
Pass
0~7
80H
Address & Data Input
10H
70H
A0 ~ A7 & A8 ~ A20
264 Byte Data
I/O0
Fail
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BLOCK ERASE
The Erase operation is done on a block(4K Byte) basis. Block address loading is accomplished in two cycles initiated by an Erase
Setup command(60H). Only address A12 to A20 is valid while A8 to A11 is ignored. The Erase Confirm command(D0H) following the
block address loading initiates the internal erasing process. This two-step sequence of setup followed by execution command
ensures that memory contents are not accidentally erased due to external noise conditions.
At the rising edge of WE after the erase confirm command input, the internal write controller handles erase, erase-verify and pulse
repetition where required. When the erase operation is complete, the Write Status Bit(I/O0) may be checked. Figure 8 details the
sequence.
Figure 8. Block Erase Operation
tBERS
R/B
I/O 0 ~ 7
60H
Address Input(2Cycle)
D0H
I/O0
70H
Pass
Block Add. : A8 ~ A20
Fail
READ STATUS
The device contains a Status Register which may be read to find out whether program or erase operation is complete, and whether
the program or erase operation is completed successfully. After writing 70H command to the command register, a read cycle outputs
the contents of the Status Register to the I/O pins on the falling edge of CE or RE, whichever occurs last. This two line control allows
the system to poll the progress of each device in multiple memory connections even when R/B pins are common-wired. RE or CE
does not need to be toggled for updated status. Refer to table 2 for specific Status Register definitions. The command register
remains in Status Read mode until further commands are issued to it. Therefore, if the status register is read during a random read
cycle, a read command(00H or 50H) should be given before sequential page read cycle.
Table2. Status Register Definition
SR
Status
Definition
I/O 0
Program / Erase
"0" : Successful Program / Erase
"1" : Error in Program / Erase
I/O 1
"0"
I/O 2
I/O 3
"0"
Reserved for Future
Use
"0"
I/O 4
"0"
I/O 5
"0"
I/O 6
Device Operation
I/O 7
Write Protect
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"0" : Busy
"1" : Ready
"0" : Protected
"1" : Not Protected
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READ ID
The device contains a product identification mode, initiated by writing 90H to the command register, followed by an address input of
00H. Two read cycles sequentially output the manufacture code(ECH), and the device code (EAH) respectively. The command register remains in Read ID mode until further commands are issued to it. Figure 9 shows the operation sequence.
Figure 9. Read ID Operation
CLE
tCR
CE
WE
tAR1
ALE
RE
I/O 0 ~ 7
tREA
90H
Address. 1 cycle
A0 ~ A7 :"0"
Dout(ECH)
Dout(EAH)
Maker code
Device code
RESET
The device offers a reset feature, executed by writing FFH to the command register. When the device is in Busy state during random
read, program or erase mode, the reset operation will abort these operations. The contents of memory cells being altered are no
longer valid, as the data will be partially programmed or erased. The command register is cleared to wait for the next command, and
the Status Register is cleared to value C0H when WP is high. Refer to table 3 for device status after reset operation. If the device is
already in reset state a new reset command will not be accepted by the command register. The R/B pin transitions to low for tRST
after the Reset command is written. Reset command is not necessary for normal operation. Refer to Figure 10 below.
Figure 10. RESET Operation
tRST
R/B
I/O
0~7
FFH
Table3. Device Status
Operation Mode
After Power-up
After Reset
Read 1
Waiting for next command
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READY/BUSY
The device has a R/B output that provides a hardware method of indicating the completion of a page program, erase and random
read completion. The R/B pin is normally high but transitions to low after program or erase command is written to the command register or random read is started after address loading. It returns to high when the internal controller has finished the operation. The pin
is an open-drain driver thereby allowing two or more R/B outputs to be Or-tied. An appropriate pull-up resister is required for proper
operation and the value may be calculated by the following equation.
VCC
Rp =
R/B
open drain output
VCC(Max.) - VOL(Max.)
IOL + ΣIL
=
Note*
8mA +ΣIL
where IL is the sum of the input currents of all devices tied to the
R/B pin.
*Note: K9F1608W0A : 5.1V When Vcc=3.6V~5.5V
3.2V When Vcc=2.7V~3.6V
GND
Device
DATA PROTECTION
The device is designed to offer protection from any involuntary program/erase during power-transitions. An internal voltage detector
disables all functions whenever Vcc is below about 2V. WP pin provides hardware protection and is recommended to be kept at VIL
during power-up and power-down as shown in Figure 11. The two step command sequence for program/erase provides additional
software protection.
≈
Figure 11. AC Waveforms for Power Transition
~ 2.5V
High
≈
VCC
WP
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~ 2.5V
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
44(40) LEAD PLASTIC THIN SMALL OUT-LINE PACKAGE TYPE(II)
44(40) - TSOP2 - 400F
Unit :mm/Inch
0~8°
0.25
TYP
0.010
#23(21)
#1
10.16
0.400
11.76±0.20
0.463±0.008
0.45~0.75
0.018~0.030
#44(40)
0.50
0.020
#22(20)
+0.10
0.15 -0.05
+0.004
1.00±0.10
0.039±0.004
18.81
Max.
0.741
18.41±0.10
0.725±0.004
1.20
Max.
0.047
0.006 -0.002
(
0.805
)
0.032
0.35±0.10
0.014 ±0.004
0.05
Min.
0.002
0.10
MAX
0.004
0.80
0.0315
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