STMICROELECTRONICS NAND04GW3C2AN1E

NAND04GA3C2A
NAND04GW3C2A
4Gbit, 2112 Byte Page, 3V, Multi-level NAND Flash Memory
Features
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High density multi-level Cell (MLC) NAND
Flash memories:
– Up to 128 Mbit spare area
– Cost effective solutions for mass storage
applications
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NAND interface
– x8 bus width
– Multiplexed Address/ Data
■
Supply voltages
– VDD = 2.7 to 3.6V core supply voltage for
Program, Erase and Read operations.
– VDDQ = 1.7 to 1.95 or 2.7 to 3.6V for I/O
buffers.
TSOP48 12 x 20mm
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Page size: (2048 + 64 spare) Bytes
■
Block size: (256K + 8K spare) Bytes
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Page Read/Program
– Random access: 60µs (max)
– Sequential access: 60ns(min)
– Page Program Operation time: 800µs (typ)
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Cache Read mode
– Internal Cache Register to improve the
read throughput
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Fast Block Erase
– Block erase time: 1.5ms (typ)
■
Status Register
■
Electronic Signature
■
Serial Number option
Table 1.
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Chip Enable ‘don’t care’
– for simple interface with microcontroller
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Data Protection
– Hardware Program/Erase locked during
power transitions
■
Embedded Error Correction Code (ECC)
– Internal ECC accelerator
– Easy ECC Command Interface
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Data integrity
– 10,000 Program/Erase cycles (with ECC)
– 10 years Data Retention
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ECOPACK® package available
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Development tools
– Bad Blocks Management and Wear
Leveling algorithms
– File System OS Native reference software
– Hardware simulation models
Product List
Reference
Part Number
Density
NAND04GA3C2A
NAND04Gx3C2A
4 Gbits
NAND04GW3C2A
November 2006
Rev 2
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NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Contents
1
Summary description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2
Memory array organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1
3
4
Bad blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Signal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1
Inputs/outputs (I/O0-I/O7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2
Address Latch Enable (AL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3
Command Latch Enable (CL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.4
Chip Enable (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5
Read Enable (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.6
Write Enable (W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.7
Write Protect (WP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.8
Ready/Busy (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.9
VDD supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.10
VSS ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.11
VSSQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.12
VDDQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bus operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1
Command Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2
Address Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3
Data Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.4
Data Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.5
Write Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.6
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5
Command Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6
Device operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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6.1
Read memory array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2
Random Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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6.3
Page read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.4
Cache Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.5
Page Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.6
Sequential Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.7
Random Data input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.8
Block Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.9
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.10
Read Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.11
6.10.1
Write Protection Bit (SR7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.10.2
P/E/R Controller and Cache Ready/Busy Bit (SR6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.10.3
P/E/R Controller Bit (SR5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.10.4
Error Bit (SR0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.10.5
SR4, SR3, SR2 and SR1 are Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Read Electronic Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7
Data Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8
Embedded ECC accelerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9
Software algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.1
Bad block management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.2
Block replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9.3
Garbage collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.4
Wear-leveling algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.5
Hardware simulation models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.5.1
Behavioral simulation models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.5.2
IBIS simulations models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
10
Program and erase times and endurance cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
11
Maximum rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
12
DC and AC parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
12.1
13
Ready/busy signal electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Package mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Part numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
15
Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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List of tables
Table 1.
Table 2.
Table 3.
Table 4.
Table 5.
Table 6.
Table 7.
Table 8.
Table 9.
Table 10.
Table 11.
Table 12.
Table 13.
Table 14.
Table 15.
Table 16.
Table 17.
Table 18.
Table 19.
Table 20.
Table 21.
Table 22.
Table 23.
Product List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Signal Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Valid Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bus Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Address insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Address Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Status Register Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electronic Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electronic Signature Byte 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electronic Signature Byte 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Block Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Program, Erase Times and Program Erase Endurance Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating and AC Measurement Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Capacitance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DC Characteristics, VDDQ 3V Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
AC Characteristics for Command, Address, Data Input, VDDQ 3V Devices . . . . . . . . . . . 37
AC Characteristics for Operations, VDDQ 3V Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TSOP48 - 48 lead Plastic Thin Small Outline, 12 x 20 mm, Package Mechanical Data. . . 48
Ordering Information Scheme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Document revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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List of figures
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Figure 3.
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Logic Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Logic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TSOP48 Connections x8 devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Array Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Read Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Random Data Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cache Read Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Page Program Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Random Data Input During Sequential Data Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Block Erase Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bad Block Management Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Garbage Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Command Latch AC Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Address Latch AC Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Data Input Latch AC Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sequential Data Output after Read AC Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Read Status Register AC Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Read Electronic Signature AC Waveform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Page Read Operation AC Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Page Program AC Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Block Erase AC Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reset AC Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Program/Erase Enable Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Program/Erase Disable Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Ready/Busy AC Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Ready/Busy Load Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Resistor Value Versus Waveform Timings For Ready/Busy Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
TSOP48 - 48 lead Plastic Thin Small Outline, 12 x 20 mm, Package Outline . . . . . . . . . . 48
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1 Summary description
Summary description
The NAND04GA3C2A and NAND04GW3C2A are a Multi-level Cell(MLC) devices from the
NAND Flash 2112 Byte Page family of non-volatile Flash memories. The devices are offered
in 1.8V and 3V VDDQ I/O power supplies. The core voltage is 3V VDD. The size of a Page is
2112 Bytes (2048 + 64 spare).
The address lines are multiplexed with the Data Input/Output signals on a multiplexed x8
Input/Output bus. This interface reduces the pin count and makes it possible to migrate to
other densities without changing the footprint.
Each block can be programmed and erased over 10,000 cycles. The devices also have
hardware security features; a Write Protect pin is available to give hardware protection
against Program and Erase operations.
The devices feature an open-drain Ready/Busy output that can be used to identify if the
Program/Erase/Read (P/E/R) Controller is currently active. The use of an open-drain output
allows the Ready/Busy pins from several memories to be connected to a single pull-up
resistor.
Each device has a Cache Read feature which improves the read throughput for large files.
During Cache Reading, the device loads the data in a Cache Register while the previous
data is transferred to the I/O Buffers to be read.
All devices have the Chip Enable Don’t Care feature, which allows code to be directly
downloaded by a microcontroller, as Chip Enable transitions during the latency time do not
stop the read operation
There is the option of a Unique Identifier (serial number), which allows each device to be
uniquely identified. It is subject to an NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) and is therefore not
described in the datasheet. For more details of this option contact your nearest ST Sales
office.
The NAND04GA3C2A and NAND04GW3C2A are available in a TSOP48 (12 x 20mm)
package. In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers the devices in ECOPACK®
packages. ECOPACK packages are Lead-free. The category of second Level Interconnect
is marked on the package and on the inner box label, in compliance with JEDEC Standard
JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering conditions are also marked on the inner
box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark. ECOPACK specifications are available at:
www.st.com.
For information on how to order these options refer to Table 22: Ordering Information
Scheme. Devices are shipped from the factory with Block 0 always valid and the memory
content bits, in valid blocks, erased to ’1’.
See Table 2: Product Description, for all the devices available in the family.
Table 2.
Product Description
Timings
Reference
Part Number
Density
Bus
Width
Page
Size
Block
Size
Memory
Array
4Gbits
x8
2048+
64
Bytes
256K+
8K
Bytes
128
Pages x
2048
Blocks
NAND04GW3C2A
NAND04Gx3C2A
NAND04GA3C2A
Operating
Voltage
VDD
Operating
Voltage
VDDQ
2.7 to 3.6V
2.7V to
3.6V
2.7 to 3.6V
1.7V to
1.95V
Random
Access
(max)
Sequential
Access
(min)
Page
Program
(typ)
Block
Erase
(typ)
Package
60µs
60ns
800µs
1.5ms
TSOP48
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Figure 1.
NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Logic Block Diagram
AL
CL
W
E
WP
R
Command
Interface
Logic
P/E/R Controller
High Voltage
Generator
X Decoder
Address
Register/Counter
NAND Flash
Memory Array
Page Buffer
Cache Register
Command Register
Y Decoder
Data Register
Buffers
RB
I/O
AI11009b
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Figure 2.
1 Summary description
Logic diagram
VDD
VDDQ
E
I/O0 - I/O7 x8
R
W
NAND04GA3C2A
NAND04GW3C2A
AL
RB
CL
WP
VSS
VSSQ
AI12702b
Table 3.
Signal Names
I/O0 - I/O7
Data Input / Outputs
CL
Command latch enable
AL
Address latch enable
E
Chip Enable
R
Read Enable
W
Write Enable
WP
Write Protect
RB
Ready / Busy (open drain output)
VDD
Power supply
VDDQ
I/O Power
VSS
Ground
VSSQ
I/O Ground
NC
No Connection
DU
Do Not Use
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Figure 3.
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TSOP48 Connections x8 devices
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
RB
R
E
NC
NC
VDD
VSS
NC
NC
CL
AL
W
WP
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
1
48
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12 NAND04GW3C2A 37
13
36
24
25
NC
NC
NC
NC
I/O7
I/O6
I/O5
I/O4
NC
NC
NC
VDDQ
VSSQ
NC
NC
NC
I/O3
I/O2
I/O1
I/O0
NC
NC
NC
NC
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2 Memory array organization
Memory array organization
The memory array is made up of NAND structures where 32 cells are connected in series.
The memory array is organized in blocks where each block contains 128 pages. The array is
split into two areas, the main area and the spare area. The main area of the array is used to
store data whereas the spare area is typically used to store software flags or Bad Block
identification.
The pages are split into a 2048 Byte main area and a spare area of 64 Bytes.Refer to
Figure 4: Memory Array Organization.
2.1
Bad blocks
The NAND04GA3C2A and NAND04GW3C2A devices may contain Bad Blocks, that is
blocks that contain one or more invalid bits whose reliability is not guaranteed. Additional
Bad Blocks may develop during the lifetime of the device.
The Bad Block Information is written prior to shipping (refer to Section 9.1: Bad block
management for more details).
Table 4: Valid Blocks shows the minimum number of valid blocks in each device. The values
shown include both the Bad Blocks that are present when the device is shipped and the Bad
Blocks that could develop later on.
These blocks need to be managed using Bad Blocks Management and Block Replacement
(refer to Section 9: Software algorithms).
Table 4.
Valid Blocks
Density of Device
Min
Max
4 Gbits
2008
2048
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Memory Array Organization
Block = 128 Pages
Page = 2112 Bytes (2,048 + 64)
a
re
a
Sp
Are
Main Area
Block
Page
8 bits
2048 Bytes
64
Bytes
Page Buffer, 2112 Bytes
2,048 Bytes
64
Bytes
8 bits
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3 Signal Descriptions
Signal Descriptions
See Figure 1: Logic Block Diagram, and Table 3: Signal Names, for a brief overview of the
signals connected to this device.
3.1
Inputs/outputs (I/O0-I/O7)
Input/Outputs 0 to 7 are used to input the selected address, output the data during a Read
operation or input a command or data during a Write operation. The inputs are latched on
the rising edge of Write Enable. I/O0-I/O7 are left floating when the device is deselected or
the outputs are disabled.
3.2
Address Latch Enable (AL)
The Address Latch Enable activates the latching of the Address inputs in the Command
Interface. When AL is high, the inputs are latched on the rising edge of Write Enable.
3.3
Command Latch Enable (CL)
The Command Latch Enable activates the latching of the Command inputs in the Command
Interface. When CL is high, the inputs are latched on the rising edge of Write Enable.
3.4
Chip Enable (E)
The Chip Enable input activates the memory control logic, input buffers, decoders and
sense amplifiers. When Chip Enable is low, VIL, the device is selected. If Chip Enable goes
high, vIH, while the device is busy, the device remains selected and does not go into standby
mode.
3.5
Read Enable (R)
The Read Enable pin, R, controls the sequential data output during Read operations. Data
is valid tRLQV after the falling edge of R. The falling edge of R also increments the internal
column address counter by one.
3.6
Write Enable (W)
The Write Enable input, W, controls writing to the Command Interface, Input Address and
Data latches. Both addresses and data are latched on the rising edge of Write Enable.
During power-up and power-down a recovery time of 10µs (min) is required before the
Command Interface is ready to accept a command. It is recommended to keep Write Enable
high during the recovery time.
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Write Protect (WP)
The Write Protect pin is an input that gives a hardware protection against unwanted program
or erase operations. When Write Protect is Low, VIL, the device does not accept any
program or erase operations.
It is recommended to keep the Write Protect pin Low, VIL, during power-up and power-down.
3.8
Ready/Busy (RB)
The Ready/Busy output, RB, is an open-drain output that can be used to identify if the P/E/R
Controller is currently active.
When Ready/Busy is Low, VOL, a read, program or erase operation is in progress. When the
operation completes Ready/Busy goes High, VOH.
The use of an open-drain output allows the Ready/Busy pins from several memories to be
connected to a single pull-up resistor. A Low will then indicate that one, or more, of the
memories is busy.
Refer to the Section 12.1: Ready/busy signal electrical characteristics for details on how to
calculate the value of the pull-up resistor.
3.9
VDD supply voltage
VDD provides the power supply to the internal core of the memory device. It is the main
power supply for operations (read, program and erase).
3.10
VSS ground
Ground, VSS, is the reference for the power supply. It must be connected to the system
ground.
3.11
VSSQ
VSSQ is the ground reference for the I/O power supply. It must be connected to the system
ground.
3.12
VDDQ
VDDQ provides power to the I/O buffers.
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4 Bus operations
Bus operations
There are six standard bus operations that control the memory. Each of these is described
in this section, see Table 5: Bus Operations, for a summary.
Typically, glitches of less than 5 ns on Chip Enable, Write Enable and Read Enable are
ignored by the memory and do not affect bus operations.
4.1
Command Input
Command Input bus operations are used to give commands to the memory. Commands are
accepted when Chip Enable is Low, Command Latch Enable is High, Address Latch Enable
is Low and Read Enable is High. They are latched on the rising edge of the Write Enable
signal.
Only I/O0 to I/O7 are used to input commands.
See Figure 13 and Table 19 for details of the timings requirements.
4.2
Address Input
Address Input bus operations are used to input the memory addresses. Five bus cycles are
required to input the addresses (refer to Table 6: Address insertion).
The addresses are accepted when Chip Enable is Low, Address Latch Enable is High,
Command Latch Enable is Low and Read Enable is High. They are latched on the rising
edge of the Write Enable signal. Only I/O0 to I/O7 are used to input addresses.
See Figure 14 and Table 19 for details of the timings requirements.
4.3
Data Input
Data Input bus operations are used to input the data to be programmed.
Data is only accepted when Chip Enable is Low, Address Latch Enable is Low, Command
Latch Enable is Low and Read Enable is High. The data is latched on the rising edge of the
Write Enable signal. The data is input sequentially using the Write Enable signal.
See Figure 15 and Table 19 for details of the timing requirements.
4.4
Data Output
Data Output Bus operations are used to read: the data in the memory array, the Status
Register, the Electronic Signature and the Unique Identifier.
Data is output when Chip Enable is Low, Write Enable is High, Address Latch Enable is Low,
and Command Latch Enable is Low.
The data is output sequentially using the Read Enable signal.
See Figure 16 and Table 20 for details of the timings requirements.
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Write Protect
Write Protect bus operations are used to protect the memory against program or erase
operations. When the Write Protect signal is Low the device will not accept program or erase
operations and so the contents of the memory array cannot be altered. The Write Protect
signal is not latched by Write Enable to ensure protection even during power-up.
4.6
Standby
The memory enters Standby mode by driving Chip Enable, E, High. In standby mode, the
device is deselected, outputs are disabled and power consumption is reduced.
Table 5.
Bus Operations
Bus Operation
E
AL
CL
R
W
WP
I/O0 - I/O7
Command Input
VIL
VIL
VIH
VIH
Rising
X(1)
Command
Address Input
VIL
VIH
VIL
VIH
Rising
X
Address
Data Input
VIL
VIL
VIL
VIH
Rising
VIH
Data Input
Data Output
VIL
VIL
VIL
Falling
VIH
X
Data Output
Write Protect
X
X
X
X
X
VIL
X
Standby
VIH
X
X
X
X
VIL/VDD
X
1. WP must be VIH when issuing a Program or Erase command.
Table 6.
Address insertion(1)
Bus Cycle
I/O7
I/O6
I/O5
I/O4
I/O3
I/O2
I/O1
I/O0
1st
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
2nd
VIL
VIL
VIL
VIL
A11
A10
A9
A8
3rd
A19
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12
4th
A27
A26
A25
A24
A23
A22
A21
A20
5th
VIL
VIL
VIL
VIL
VIL
VIL
A29
A28
1. Any additional address input cycles will be ignored.
Table 7.
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Address
Definition
A0 - A11
Column Address
A12 - A18
Page Address
A19 - A29
Block Address
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5 Command Set
Command Set
All bus write operations to the device are interpreted by the Command Interface. The
Commands are input on I/O0-I/O7 and are latched on the rising edge of Write Enable when
the Command Latch Enable signal is high. Device operations are selected by writing
specific commands to the Command Register. The two-step command sequences for
program and erase operations are imposed to maximize data security.
The Commands are summarized in Table 8: Commands.
Table 8.
Commands
Bus Write Operations(1)
Command
1st CYCLE
2nd CYCLE
3rd CYCLE
4th CYCLE
00h(2)
30h
–
–
Random Data Output
05h
E0h
–
–
Cache Read
00h
31h
–
–
Exit Cache Read
34h
–
–
–
Page Program
(Sequential Input default)
80h
10h
–
–
Random Data Input
85h
–
–
–
Block Erase
60h
D0h
–
–
Reset
FFh
–
–
–
Read Electronic Signature
90h
–
–
–
Read Status Register
70h
–
–
–
Read
Commands
accepted
during busy
Yes(3)
Yes
Yes
1. The bus cycles are only shown for issuing the codes. The cycles required to input the addresses or input/output data are
not shown.
2. For consecutive read operations the 00h command does not need to be repeated.
3. Only when a Cache Read operation is ongoing.
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Device operations
The following section gives the details of the device operations.
6.1
Read memory array
At Power-Up the device defaults to Read mode. To enter Read mode from another mode the
Read command must be issued, see Table 8: Commands. Once a Read command is
issued, subsequent consecutive Read commands only require the confirm command code
(30h).
Once a Read command is issued two types of operations are available: Random Read and
Page Read.
6.2
Random Read
Each time the Read command is issued the first read is Random Read.
6.3
Page read
After the first Random Read access, the page data (2112 Bytes) is transferred to the Page
Buffer in a time of tWHBH (refer to Table 20 for value). Once the transfer is complete the
Ready/Busy signal goes High. The data can then be read out sequentially (from selected
column address to last column address) by pulsing the Read Enable signal.
The device can output random data in a page, instead of the consecutive sequential data, by
issuing a Random Data Output command.
The Random Data Output command can be used to skip some data during a sequential
data output.
The sequential operation can be resumed by changing the column address of the next data
to be output, to the address which follows the Random Data Output command.
The Random Data Output command can be issued as many times as required within a
page.
The Random Data Output command is not accepted during Cache Read operations.
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Read Operations
CL
E
W
AL
R
tBLBH1
RB
I/O
00h
Address Input
Command
Code
30h
Command
Code
Data Output (sequentially)
Busy
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Figure 6.
NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Random Data Output
tBLBH1
(Read Busy time)
RB
Busy
R
I/O
000h
Address
Inputs
30h
Data Output
Cmd
Code
Cmd
Code
05h
Address
Inputs
Cmd
Code
5 Add cycles
Row Add 1,2,3 Col Add 1,2
E0h
Data Output
Cmd
Code
2Add cycles
Col Add 1,2
Main Area
Spare
Area
Main Area
Spare
Area
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6.4
Cache Read
The Cache Read operation is used to improve the read throughput by reading data using
the Cache Register. As soon as the user starts to read one page, the device automatically
loads the next page into the Cache Register.
An Cache Read operation consists of three steps (see Table 8):
1.
One bus cycle is required to setup the Cache Read command (the same as the
standard Read command).
2.
Five bus cycles are then required to input the Start Address (refer to Table 6).
3.
One bus cycle is required to issue the Cache Read confirm command to start the P/E/R
Controller.
The Start Address must be at the beginning of a page (Column Address = 000h, see Table
7.). This allows the data to be output uninterrupted after the latency time (tBLBH1), see
Figure 7.
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The Ready/Busy signal can be used to monitor the start of the operation. During the latency
period the Ready/Busy signal goes Low, after this the Ready/Busy signal goes High, even if
the device is internally downloading page n+1.
Once the Cache Read operation has started, the Status Register can be read using the
Read Status Register command.
During the operation, SR5 can be read, to find out whether the internal reading is ongoing
(SR5 = ‘0’), or has completed (SR5 = ‘1’), while SR6 indicates whether the Cache Register
is ready to download new data.
To exit the Cache Read operation an Exit Cache Read command must be issued (see
Table 8).
Figure 7.
Cache Read Operation
tBLBH1
(Read Busy time)
RB
Busy
I/O
00h
Read
Setup
Code
Address
Inputs
31h
Cache
Read
Confirm
Code
1st page
2nd page
3rd page
last page
Block N
Data Output
34h
Exit
Cache
Read
Code
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6.5
Page Program
The Page Program operation is the standard operation to program data to the memory
array. Generally, data is programmed sequentially, however the device does support
Random Input within a page.
The memory array is programmed by page, however partial page programming is allowed
where any number of Bytes (1 to 2112) can be programmed.
Only one consecutive partial page program operations is allowed on the same page. After
exceeding this a Block Erase command must be issued before any further program
operations can take place in that page.
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Sequential Input
To input data sequentially the addresses must be sequential and remain in one block.
For Sequential Input each Page Program operation comprises five steps:
6.7
1.
One bus cycle is required to setup the Page Program (Sequential Input) command (see
Table 8).
2.
Five bus cycles are then required to input the program address (refer to Table 6).
3.
The data is then loaded into the Data Registers.
4.
One bus cycle is required to issue the Page Program confirm command to start the
P/E/R Controller. The P/E/R will only start if the data has been loaded in step 3.
5.
The P/E/R Controller then programs the data into the array.
Random Data input
During a Sequential Input operation, the next sequential address to be programmed can be
replaced by a random address, by issuing a Random Data Input command. The following
two steps are required to issue the command:
1.
One bus cycle is required to setup the Random Data Input command (see Table 8).
2.
Two bus cycles are then required to input the new column address (refer to Table 6).
Random Data Input can be repeated as often as required in any given page.
Once the program operation has started the Status Register can be read using the Read
Status Register command. During program operations the Status Register will only flag
errors for bits set to '1' that have not been successfully programmed to '0'.
During the program operation, only the Read Status Register and Reset commands will be
accepted, all other commands will be ignored.
Once the program operation has completed the P/E/R Controller bit SR6 is set to ‘1’ and the
Ready/Busy signal goes High.
The device remains in Read Status Register mode until another valid command is written to
the Command Interface.
Figure 8.
Page Program Operation
tBLBH2
(Program Busy time)
RB
Busy
I/O
80h
Page Program
Setup Code
Address Inputs
Data Input
10h
Confirm
Code
70h
SR0
Read Status Register
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Figure 9.
6 Device operations
Random Data Input During Sequential Data Input
tBLBH2
(Program Busy time)
RB
Busy
I/O
80h
Address
Inputs
Data Intput
85h
Cmd
Code
Cmd
Code
5 Add cycles
Row Add 1,2,3 Col Add 1,2
Main Area
Spare
Area
Address
Inputs
2 Add cycles
Col Add 1,2
Data Input
10h
Confirm
Code
Main Area
70h
SR0
Read Status Register
Spare
Area
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6.8
Block Erase
Erase operations are done one block at a time. An erase operation sets all of the bits in the
addressed block to ‘1’. All previous data in the block is lost.
An erase operation consists of three steps (refer to Figure 10:
1.
One bus cycle is required to setup the Block Erase command. Only addresses A19 to
A30 are used, the other address inputs are ignored.
2.
Three bus cycles are then required to load the address of the block to be erased. Refer
to Table 7 for the block addresses of each device.
3.
One bus cycle is required to issue the Block Erase confirm command to start the P/E/R
Controller.
The operation is initiated on the rising edge of write Enable, W, after the confirm command
is issued. The P/E/R Controller handles Block Erase and implements the verify process.
During the Block Erase operation, only the Read Status Register and Reset commands will
be accepted, all other commands will be ignored.
Once the program operation has completed the P/E/R Controller bit SR6 is set to ‘1’ and the
Ready/Busy signal goes High. If the operation completed successfully, the Write Status Bit
SR0 is ‘0’, otherwise it is set to ‘1’.
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Figure 10. Block Erase Operation
tBLBH3
(Erase Busy time)
RB
Busy
I/O
60h
Block Address
Inputs
Block Erase
Setup Code
D0h
Confirm
Code
70h
SR0
Read Status Register
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6.9
Reset
The Reset command is used to reset the Command Interface and Status Register. If the
Reset command is issued during any operation, the operation will be aborted. If it was a
program or erase operation that was aborted, the contents of the memory locations being
modified will no longer be valid as the data will be partially programmed or erased.
If the device has already been reset then the new Reset command will not be accepted.
The Ready/Busy signal goes Low for tWHBH1 after the Reset command is issued. The value
of tWHBH1 depends on the operation that the device was performing when the command was
issued, refer to Table 20 for the values.
6.10
Read Status Register
The device contains a Status Register which provides information on the current or previous
Program or Erase operation. The various bits in the Status Register convey information and
errors on the operation.
The Status Register is read by issuing the Read Status Register command. The Status
Register information is present on the output data bus (I/O0-I/O7) on the falling edge of Chip
Enable or Read Enable, whichever occurs last. When several memories are connected in a
system, the use of Chip Enable and Read Enable signals allows the system to poll each
device separately, even when the Ready/Busy pins are common-wired. It is not necessary to
toggle the Chip Enable or Read Enable signals to update the contents of the Status
Register.
After the Read Status Register command has been issued, the device remains in Read
Status Register mode until another command is issued. Therefore if a Read Status Register
command is issued during a Random Read cycle a new Read command must be issued to
continue with a Page Read operation.
Refer to Table 9 where Status Register bits are summarized. It should also be read in
conjunction with the following text descriptions.
6.10.1
Write Protection Bit (SR7)
The Write Protection bit can be used to identify if the device is protected or not. If the Write
Protection bit is set to ‘1’ the device is not protected and program or erase operations are
allowed. If the Write Protection bit is set to ‘0’ the device is protected and program or erase
operations are not allowed.
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P/E/R Controller and Cache Ready/Busy Bit (SR6)
Status Register bit SR6 has two different functions depending on the current operation.
During Cache Read operations SR6 acts as a Cache Ready/Busy bit, which indicates
whether the Cache Register is ready to accept new data. When SR6 is set to '0', the Cache
Register is busy and when SR6 is set to '1', the Cache Register is ready to accept new data.
During all other operations SR6 acts as a P/E/R Controller bit, which indicates whether the
P/E/R Controller is active or inactive. When the P/E/R Controller bit is set to ‘0’, the P/E/R
Controller is active (device is busy); when the bit is set to ‘1’, the P/E/R Controller is inactive
(device is ready).
6.10.3
P/E/R Controller Bit (SR5)
The Program/Erase/Read Controller bit indicates whether the P/E/R Controller is active or
inactive. When the P/E/R Controller bit is set to ‘0’, the P/E/R Controller is active; when the
bit is set to ‘1’, the P/E/R Controller is inactive.
6.10.4
Error Bit (SR0)
The Error bit is used to identify if any errors have been detected by the P/E/R Controller. The
Error Bit is set to ’1’ when a program or erase operation has failed to write the correct data to
the memory. If the Error Bit is set to ‘0’ the operation has completed successfully.
6.10.5
SR4, SR3, SR2 and SR1 are Reserved
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Table 9.
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Status Register Bits
Bit
Name
Logic Level
Definition
'1'
Not Protected
'0'
Protected
'1'
P/E/R C inactive, device ready
'0'
P/E/R C active, device busy
'1'
Cache Register ready (Cache Read only)
'0'
Cache Register busy (Cache Read only)
Program/ Erase/ Read
Controller(2)
'1'
P/E/R C inactive
'0'
P/E/R C active
Reserved
Don’t Care
SR7
Write Protection
Program/ Erase/ Read
Controller
SR6(1)
Cache Ready/Busy
SR5
SR4, SR3,
SR2, SR1
SR0(1)
‘1’
Error – operation failed
‘0’
No Error – operation successful
Generic Error
1. The SR6 bit and SR0 bit have a different meaning during Cache Read operations.
2. Only valid for Cache Read operations, for other operations it is same as SR6.
6.11
Read Electronic Signature
The device contains a Manufacturer Code and Device Code. To read these codes three steps
are required:
1.
One Bus Write cycle to issue the Read Electronic Signature command (90h)
2.
One Bus Write cycle to input the address (00h)
3.
Four Bus Read Cycles to sequentially output the data (as shown in Table 10: Electronic
Signature).
Table 10.
Electronic Signature
Byte/Word 1
Part Number
Byte/Word 2
Byte 3
Byte 4
Device code
(see Table 11)
(see Table 12)
20h
DCh
84h
20h
DCh
84h
Manufacturer
Code
NAND04GA3C2A
NAND04GW3C2A
25h
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Electronic Signature Byte 3
I/O
Definition
Value
Description
Internal Chip number
00
01
10
11
1
2
4
8
I/O3-I/O2
Cell Type
00
01
10
11
2-level cell
4-level cell
8-level cell
16-level cell
I/O5-I/O4
Number of simultaneously
programmed pages
00
01
10
11
1
2
4
8
I/O7-I/O6
Reserved
10
I/O1-I/O0
Table 12.
Electronic Signature Byte 4
I/O
Definition
Value
Description
I/O1-I/O0
Page size
(Without Spare Area)
00
01
10
11
1 KBytes
2 KBytes
Reserved
Reserved
I/O2
Spare area size
(Byte / 512 Byte)
0
1
8
16
I/O7, I/O3
Minimum sequential
access time
00
10
01
11
50ns
30ns
Reserved
Reserved
I/O5-I/O4
Block size
(without Spare Area)
00
01
10
11
64 KBytes
128 KBytes
256 KBytes
Reserved
I/O6
Organization
0
1
x8
x16
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Data Protection
The device has hardware features to protect against Program and Erase operations.
It features a Write Protect, WP, pin, which can be used to protect the device against program
and erase operations. It is recommended to keep WP at VIL during power-up and powerdown.
8
Embedded ECC accelerator
The NAND04GA3C2A and NAND04GW3C2A devices include a powerful embedded Error
Correction Code (ECC) accelerator. This feature ensures high memory reliability and fast
data throughput while simplifying the design of the memory application.
If the embedded ECC accelerator cannot be used, it is strongly recommended to use an
external hardware accelerator to maintain the same data throughput. If this proves to be
impossible, a software ECC can be implemented. However, this solution will result in lower
performance compared to the hardware ECC solution.
The ECC operation and command set are described in a dedicated application note. Please
contact the nearest STMicroelectronics sales office for further details.
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9 Software algorithms
Software algorithms
This section gives information on the software algorithms that ST recommends to implement
to manage the Bad Blocks and extend the lifetime of the NAND device.
NAND Flash memories are programmed and erased by Fowler-Nordheim tunneling using a
high voltage. Exposing the device to a high voltage for extended periods can cause the
oxide layer to be damaged. For this reason, the number of program and erase cycles is
limited (see Table 14 for value) and it is recommended to implement Garbage Collection,
Wear-Leveling and Error Correction Code algorithms to extend the number of program and
erase cycles and increase the data retention.
To help integrate a NAND memory into an application ST Microelectronics can provide a File
System OS Native reference software, which supports the basic commands of file
management.
Contact the nearest ST Microelectronics sales office for more details.
9.1
Bad block management
Devices with Bad Blocks have the same quality level and the same AC and DC
characteristics as devices where all the blocks are valid. A Bad Block does not affect the
performance of valid blocks because it is isolated from the bit line and common source line
by a select transistor.
The devices are supplied with all the locations inside valid blocks erased (FFh). The Bad
Block Information is written prior to shipping. Any block, where the 1st Byte in the spare area
of the last page, does not contain FFh, is a Bad Block.
The Bad Block Information must be read before any erase is attempted as the Bad Block
Information may be erased. For the system to be able to recognize the Bad Blocks based on
the original information it is recommended to create a Bad Block table following the
flowchart shown in Figure 11.
9.2
Block replacement
Over the lifetime of the device additional Bad Blocks may develop. In this case the block has
to be replaced by copying the data to a valid block. These additional Bad Blocks can be
identified as attempts to program or erase them will give errors in the Status Register.
As the failure of a page program operation does not affect the data in other pages in the
same block, the block can be replaced by re-programming the current data and copying the
rest of the replaced block to an available valid block.
Refer to Table 13 for the recommended procedure to follow if an error occurs during an
operation.
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Table 13.
NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Block Failure
Operation
Recommended Procedure
Erase
Block Replacement
Program
Block Replacement or ECC(1)
Read
ECC(1)
1. Example: 4 bit correction per 528 Bytes.
Figure 11. Bad Block Management Flowchart
START
Block Address =
Block 0
Data
= FFh?
Increment
Block Address
NO
Update
Bad Block table
YES
Last
block?
NO
YES
END
AI07588C
Figure 12. Garbage Collection
New Area (After GC)
Old Area
Valid
Page
Invalid
Page
Free
Page
(Erased)
AI07599B
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9.3
9 Software algorithms
Garbage collection
When a data page needs to be modified, it is faster to write to the first available page, and
the previous page is marked as invalid. After several updates it is necessary to remove
invalid pages to free some memory space.
To free this memory space and allow further program operations it is recommended to
implement a Garbage Collection algorithm. In a Garbage Collection software the valid
pages are copied into a free area and the block containing the invalid pages is erased (see
Figure 12).
9.4
Wear-leveling algorithm
For write-intensive applications, it is recommended to implement a Wear-leveling Algorithm
to monitor and spread the number of write cycles per block.
In memories that do not use a Wear-Leveling Algorithm not all blocks get used at the same
rate. Blocks with long-lived data do not endure as many write cycles as the blocks with
frequently-changed data.
The Wear-leveling Algorithm ensures that equal use is made of all the available write cycles
for each block. There are two wear-leveling levels:
1.
First Level Wear-leveling, new data is programmed to the free blocks that have had the
fewest write cycles
2.
Second Level Wear-leveling, long-lived data is copied to another block so that the
original block can be used for more frequently-changed data.
The Second Level Wear-leveling is triggered when the difference between the maximum
and the minimum number of write cycles per block reaches a specific threshold.
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9.5
Hardware simulation models
9.5.1
Behavioral simulation models
NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Denali Software Corporation models are platform independent functional models designed
to assist customers in performing entire system simulations (typical VHDL/Verilog). These
models describe the logic behavior and timings of NAND Flash devices, and so allow
software to be developed before hardware.
9.5.2
IBIS simulations models
IBIS (I/O Buffer Information Specification) models describe the behavior of the I/O buffers
and electrical characteristics of Flash devices.
These models provide information such as AC characteristics, rise/fall times and package
mechanical data, all of which are measured or simulated at voltage and temperature ranges
wider than those allowed by target specifications.
IBIS models are used to simulate PCB connections and can be used to resolve compatibility
issues when upgrading devices. They can be imported into SPICETOOLS.
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10 Program and erase times and endurance cycles
Program and erase times and endurance cycles
The Program and Erase times and the number of Program/ Erase cycles per block are
shown in Table 14
Table 14.
Program, Erase Times and Program Erase Endurance Cycles
NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Parameters
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
Page Program Time
800
2000
µs
Block Erase Time
1.5
3
ms
Program/Erase Cycles (per block)
Data Retention
10,000
cycles
10
years
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Maximum rating
Stressing the device above the ratings listed in Table 15: Absolute Maximum Ratings, may
cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the Operating sections of
this specification is not implied. Exposure to Absolute Maximum Rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability. Refer also to the STMicroelectronics SURE
Program and other relevant quality documents.
Table 15.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Value
Symbol
Parameter
Unit
Min
Max
TBIAS
Temperature Under Bias
– 50
125
°C
TSTG
Storage Temperature
– 65
150
°C
VIO(1)
1.8V, VDDQ devices
– 0.6
2.7
V
Input or Output Voltage
3 V, VDDQ devices
– 0.6
4.6
V
– 0.6
4.6
V
VDD
Supply Voltage
1. Minimum Voltage may undershoot to –2V for less than 20ns during transitions on input and I/O pins. Maximum voltage may
overshoot to VDD + 2V for less than 20ns during transitions on I/O pins.
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DC and AC parameters
This section summarizes the operating and measurement conditions, and the DC and AC
characteristics of the device. The parameters in the DC and AC characteristics Tables that
follow, are derived from tests performed under the Measurement Conditions summarized in
Table 16: Operating and AC Measurement Conditions. Designers should check that the
operating conditions in their circuit match the measurement conditions when relying on the
quoted parameters.
The DC and AC characteristics for VDDQ 1.8V devices are not yet available.
Table 16.
Operating and AC Measurement Conditions
NAND04GA3C2A,
NAND04GW3C2A
Parameter
Units
Min
Max
1.8V, VDDQ devices
1.7
1.95
V
3V, VDDQ devices
2.7
3.6
V
Grade 1
0
70
°C
Grade 6
–40
85
°C
Supply Voltage (VDD)
Ambient Temperature (TA)
1.8V VDDQ devices
30
pF
3V, VDDQ devices (2.7 - 3.6V)
50
pF
Load Capacitance (CL) (1 TTL GATE and CL)
1.8V, VDDQ devices
0
VDD
V
3V, VDDQ devices
0.4
2.4
V
Input Pulses Voltages
1.8V, VDDQ devices
0.9
V
3V, VDDQ devices
1.5
V
8.35
kΩ
5
ns
Input and Output Timing Ref. Voltages
Output Circuit Resistor Rref
Input Rise and Fall Times
Table 17.
Capacitance(1)
Symbol
Parameter
Test Condition
CIN
Input Capacitance
CI/O
Input/Output Capacitance
Typ
Max
Unit
VIN = 0V
10
pF
VIL = 0V
10
pF
1. TA = 25°C, f = 1 MHz. CIN and CI/O are not 100% tested.
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Table 18.
Symbol
DC Characteristics, VDDQ 3V Devices(1)
Parameter
IDD1
IDD2
IDD3
NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Operating
Current
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Sequential
Read
tRLRL minimum
E=VIL, IOUT = 0 mA
-
10
20
mA
Program
-
-
20
30
mA
Erase
-
-
15
20
mA
1
mA
IDD4
Standby current (TTL)
E=VIH, WP=0/VDD
IDD5
Standby Current (CMOS)
E=VDD-0.2,
WP=0/VDD
-
10
50
µA
ILI
Input Leakage Current
VIN= 0 to 3.6V
-
-
±10
µA
ILO
Output Leakage Current
VOUT= 0 to 3.6V
-
-
±10
µA
VIH
Input High Voltage
-
2.0
-
VDD+0.3
V
VIL
Input Low Voltage
-
-0.3
-
0.8
V
VOH
Output High Voltage Level
IOH = -400µA
2.4
-
-
V
VOL
Output Low Voltage Level
IOL = 2.1mA
-
-
0.4
V
IOL (RB)
Output Low Current (RB)
VOL = 0.4V
8
10
1. DC Characteristics for VDDQ 1.8V devices are still to be determined.
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Table 19.
Symbol
tALLWH
tALHWH
tCLHWH
tCLLWH
12 DC and AC parameters
AC Characteristics for Command, Address, Data Input, VDDQ 3V Devices(1)
Alt. Symbol
Parameter
3V I/O
Unit
Address Latch Low to Write Enable High
tALS
AL Setup time
Min
40
ns
CL Setup time
Min
20
ns
Address Latch High to Write Enable High
Command Latch High to Write Enable High
tCLS
Command Latch Low to Write Enable High
tDVWH
tDS
Data Valid to Write Enable High
Data Setup time
Min
20
ns
tELWH
tCS
Chip Enable Low to Write Enable High
E Setup time
Min
30
ns
AL Hold time
Min
15
ns
CL hold time
Min
10
ns
tWHALH
tWHALL
tWHCLH
tWHCLL
Write Enable High to Address Latch High
tALH
Write Enable High to Address Latch Low
Write Enable High to Command Latch High
tCLH
Write Enable High to Command Latch Low
tWHDX
tDH
Write Enable High to Data Transition
Data Hold time
Min
15
ns
tWHEH
tCH
Write Enable High to Chip Enable High
E Hold time
Min
10
ns
tWHWL
tWH
Write Enable High to Write Enable Low
W High Hold
time
Min
20
ns
tWLWH
tWP
Write Enable Low to Write Enable High
W Pulse Width
Min
40
ns
tWLWL
tWC
Write Enable Low to Write Enable Low
Write Cycle time
Min
60
ns
1. AC Characteristics for VDDQ 1.8V devices are still to be determined.
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Table 20.
Symbol
tALLRL1
tALLRL2
tBHRL
NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
AC Characteristics for Operations, VDDQ 3V Devices(1)
Alt.
Symbol
tAR
Parameter
Min
20
ns
Read cycle
Min
20
ns
Ready/Busy High to Read Enable Low
Min
20
ns
Read Busy time
Max
60
µs
Program Busy time
Max
2000
µs
Erase Busy time
Max
3
ms
Reset Busy time, during ready
Max
5
µs
Reset Busy time, during read
Max
20
µs
Reset Busy time, during program
Max
40
µs
Reset Busy time, during erase
Max
200
µs
tBLBH1
tBLBH2
tPROG
tBLBH3
tBERS
Ready/Busy Low to
Ready/Busy High
tBLBH4
tWHBH1
tRST
Unit
Read Electronic Signature
Address Latch Low to
Read Enable Low
tRR
3V I/O
Write Enable High to
Ready/Busy High
tCLLRL
tCLR
Command Latch Low to Read Enable Low
Min
15
ns
tDZRL
tIR
Data Hi-Z to Read Enable Low
Min
0
ns
tEHQZ
tCHZ
Chip Enable High to Output Hi-Z
Max
30
ns
tELQV
tCEA
Chip Enable Low to Output Valid
Max
50
ns
tRHRL
tREH
Min
20
ns
tRHQZ
tRHZ
Max
30
ns
tRLRH
tRP
Read Enable Low to
Read Enable High
Read Enable Pulse Width
Min
40
ns
tRLRL
tRC
Read Enable Low to
Read Enable Low
Read Cycle time
Min
60
ns
tRLQV
tREA
Read Enable Low to
Output Valid
Max
45
ns
tWHBH
tR
Write Enable High to
Ready/Busy High
Max
60
µs
tWHBL
tWB
Write Enable High to Ready/Busy Low
Max
100
ns
tWHRL
tWHR
Write Enable High to Read Enable Low
Min
80
ns
Min
100
ns
tWW
Write Protection time
Min
100
ns
tVHWH
Read Enable High to
Read Enable Low
Read Enable High Hold time
Read Enable High to Output Hi-Z
Read Enable Access time
Read ES Access time(2)
Read Busy time
(3)
tVLWH(3)
1. AC Characteristics for VDDQ 1.8V devices are still to be determined.
2. ES = Electronic Signature.
3. WP High to W High during Program/Erase Enable operations.
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Figure 13. Command Latch AC Waveforms
CL
tWHCLL
tCLHWH
(CL Setup time)
(CL Hold time)
tWHEH
tELWH
(E Hold time)
H(E Setup time)
E
tWLWH
W
tALLWH
tWHALH
(ALSetup time)
(AL Hold time)
AL
tDVWH
tWHDX
(Data Setup time)
(Data Hold time)
I/O
Command
ai12705
Figure 14. Address Latch AC Waveforms
tCLLWH
(CL Setup time)
CL
tWLWL
tWLWL
tELWH
tWLWL
tWLWL
(E Setup time)
E
tWLWH
tWLWH
tWLWH
tWLWH
tWLWH
W
tWHWL
tWHWL
tWHWL
tWHWL
tALHWH
(AL Setup time)
tWHALL
tWHALL
tWHALL
tWHALL
(AL Hold time)
AL
tDVWH
tDVWH
(Data Setup time)
tDVWH
tDVWH
tWHDX
tWHDX
tDVWH
tWHDX
tWHDX
tWHDX
(Data Hold time)
I/O
Adrress
cycle 1
Adrress
cycle 2
Adrress
cycle 3
Adrress
cycle 4
Adrress
cycle 5
ai12706
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Figure 15. Data Input Latch AC Waveforms
tWHCLH
(CL Hold time)
CL
tWHEH
(E Hold time)
E
tALLWH
(ALSetup time)
tWLWL
AL
tWLWH
tWLWH
tWLWH
W
tDVWH
tDVWH
tDVWH
(Data Setup time)
tWHDX
tWHDX
tWHDX
(Data Hold time)
I/O
Data In 0
Data In 1
Data In
Last
ai12707
1. Last Data In is 2111b.
Figure 16. Sequential Data Output after Read AC Waveforms
tRLRL
(Read Cycle time)
E
tRHRL
tEHQZ
(R High Holdtime)
R
tRHQZ
tRLQV
tRLQV
tRHQZ
tRLQV
(R Accesstime)
I/O
Data Out
Data Out
Data Out
tBHRL
RB
ai08031
1. CL = Low, AL = Low, W = High.
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12 DC and AC parameters
Figure 17. Read Status Register AC Waveform
tCLLRL
CL
tWHCLL
tCLHWH
tWHEH
E
tELWH
tWLWH
W
tELQV
tWHRL
tEHQZ
R
tDZRL
tDVWH
tWHDX
tRLQV
tRHQZ
(Data Hold time)
(Data Setup time)
I/O
Status Register
Output
70h
ai12708
Figure 18. Read Electronic Signature AC Waveform
CL
E
W
AL
tALLRL1
R
tRLQV
(Read ES Access time)
I/O
90h
Read Electronic
Signature
Command
00h
Byte1
Byte2
1st Cycle
Address
Man.
code
Device
code
Byte3
Byte4
see Note.1
ai08667b
1. Refer to Table 10 for the values of the Manufacturer and Device Codes, and to Table 11 and Table 12 for the information
contained in Byte3 and Byte 4.
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NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Figure 19. Page Read Operation AC Waveform
CL
E
tEHQZ
tWLWL
W
tWHBL
AL
tALLRL2
tWHBH
tRLRL
tRHQZ
(Read Cycle time)
R
tRLRH
tBLBH1
RB
I/O
00h
Add.N
cycle 1
Command
Code
Add.N
cycle 2
Add.N
cycle 3
Address N Input
Add.N Add.N
cycle 4 cycle 5
Data
N
30h
Busy
Data
N+1
Data
N+2
Data
Last
Data Output
from Address N to Last Byte or Word in Page
Ai11018b
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Figure 20. Page Program AC Waveform
CL
E
tWLWL
tWLWL
tWLWL
(Write Cycle time)
W
tWHBL
tBLBH2
(Program Busy time)
AL
R
I/O
80h
Add.N Add.N Add.N Add.N Add.N
cycle1 cycle 2 cycle 3 cycle 4 cycle 5
N
Last
10h
70h
SR0
RB
Page Program
Setup Code
Address Input
Data Input
Confirm
Code
Page
Program Read Status Register
Ai11019
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NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Figure 21. Block Erase AC Waveform
CL
E
tWLWL
(Write Cycle time)
W
tBLBH3
tWHBL
(Erase Busy time)
AL
R
I/O
60h
Add.
Add.
Add.
cycle 1 cycle 2 cycle 3
70h
D0h
SR0
RB
Block Erase
Setup Command
Block Address Input
Confirm
Code
Block Erase
Read Status Register
ai08038c
Figure 22. Reset AC Waveform
W
AL
CL
R
I/O
FFh
tWHBH1
(Reset Busy time)
RB
ai08043b
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Figure 23. Program/Erase Enable Waveform
W
tVHWH
WP
RB
80h
I/O
10h
ai12709
Figure 24. Program/Erase Disable Waveform
W
tVLWH
WP
High
RB
I/O
80h
10h
ai12710
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12.1
NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Ready/busy signal electrical characteristics
Figure 25, Figure 26 and Figure 27 show the electrical characteristics for the Ready/Busy
signal. The value required for the resistor RP can be calculated using the following equation:
(V
–
)
DDmax V OLmax
R P min = ------------------------------------------------------------+
I
I OL
L
So,
1.85V R P min ( 1.8V ) = -------------------------3mA + I L
3.2V R P min ( 3V ) = -------------------------8mA + I L
where IL is the sum of the input currents of all the devices tied to the Ready/Busy signal. RP
max is determined by the maximum value of tr.
Figure 25. Ready/Busy AC Waveform
ready VDD
VOH
VOL
busy
tr
tf
AI07564B
Figure 26. Ready/Busy Load Circuit
VDD
RP
ibusy
DEVICE
RB
Open Drain Output
VSS
AI07563B
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Figure 27. Resistor Value Versus Waveform Timings For Ready/Busy Signal
VDDQ = 1.8V, CL = 30pF
VDDQ = 3.3V, CL = 100pF
400
400
4
4
200
2
1.7
300
2.4
200
0
0.85
30
1.7
1
60
1.7
100
0.8
1
3.6
3.6
100
0.6
0.43
1.7
2
1.2
1
90
0.57
2
200
120
100
3
300
1.7
3
ibusy (mA)
3
tr, tf (ns)
300
ibusy (mA)
tr, tf (ns)
400
0
4
3.6
3.6
1
2
RP (KΩ)
3
4
RP (KΩ)
tf
tr
ibusy
ai11014
1. T = 25°C.
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NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
Package mechanical
Figure 28. TSOP48 - 48 lead Plastic Thin Small Outline, 12 x 20 mm, Package Outline
1
48
e
D1
B
24
L1
25
A2
E1
E
A
A1
DIE
α
L
C
CP
TSOP-G
1. Drawing is not to scale.
Table 21.
TSOP48 - 48 lead Plastic Thin Small Outline, 12 x 20 mm, Package Mechanical Data
millimeters
inches
Symbol
Typ
Min
A
Typ
Min
1.200
Max
0.0472
A1
0.100
0.050
0.150
0.0039
0.0020
0.0059
A2
1.000
0.950
1.050
0.0394
0.0374
0.0413
B
0.220
0.170
0.270
0.0087
0.0067
0.0106
0.100
0.210
0.0039
0.0083
C
CP
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Max
0.080
0.0031
D1
12.000
11.900
12.100
0.4724
0.4685
0.4764
E
20.000
19.800
20.200
0.7874
0.7795
0.7953
E1
18.400
18.300
18.500
0.7244
0.7205
0.7283
e
0.500
–
–
0.0197
–
L
0.600
0.500
0.700
0.0236
0.0197
0.0276
L1
0.800
a
3°
0°
5°
0.0315
0°
5°
3°
NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
14
Part numbering
Table 22.
Ordering Information Scheme
Example:
14 Part numbering
NAND04GW3C2A
N
1
E
Device Type
NAND Flash Memory
Density
04G = 4Gb
Operating Voltage
W = VDDQ = 2.7 to 3.6V
A = VDDQ = 1.7V to 1.95V
Bus Width
3 = x8
Family Identifier
C = 2112 Bytes Page MLC
Device Options
2 = Chip Enable Don't Care Enabled
Product Version
A = First Version
Package
N = TSOP48 12 x 20mm (all devices)
Temperature Range
1 = 0 to 70 °C
6 = −40 to 85 °C
Option
E = ECOPACK Package, Standard Packing
F = ECOPACK Package, Tape & Reel Packing
Devices are shipped from the factory with the memory content bits, in valid blocks, erased to
’1’. For further information on any aspect of this device, please contact your nearest ST
Sales Office.
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Revision history
Table 23.
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Document revision history
Date
Revision
Changes
16-Mar-2006
1
Initial release.
09-Nov-2006
2
NAND08GA2C2A and NAND08GW2C2A root part numbers
removed.
NAND04GA3C2A, NAND04GW3C2A
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