ETC S-93C56AMFN

Contents
Features .............................................................. 1
Pin Assignment ................................................... 1
Pin Functions ...................................................... 1
Block Diagram ..................................................... 2
Instruction Set ..................................................... 2
Absolute Maximum Ratings................................. 2
Recommended Operating Conditions ................. 3
Pin Capacitance .................................................. 3
Endurance........................................................... 3
DC Electrical Characteristics ............................... 4
AC Electrical Characteristics ............................... 5
Operation ............................................................ 6
Receiving a Start-Bit............................................ 13
Three-wire Interface (DI-DO direct connection) ... 13
Dimensions (Unit : mm) ....................................... 14
Ordering Information ........................................... 17
Characteristics..................................................... 18
Frequently Asked Questions................................ 23
S-93C46A/56A/66A
CMOS SERIAL E2PROM
The S-93C46A/56A/66A is high speed, low power 1K/2K/4K-bit E 2 PROM
with a wide operating voltage range. It is organized as 64-word ×16-bit, 128word×16-bit, 256-word×16-bit, respectivly. Each is capable of sequential
read, at which time addresses are automatically incremented in 16-bit blocks.
The instruction code is compatible with the NM93CS46/56/66.
n Features
Ÿ Low power consumption
Ÿ Endurance : 106 cycles/word
Standby : 1.0 µA Max. (VCC=5.5 V)
Operating : 0.8 mA Max. (VCC=5.5 V)
: 0.4 mA Max. (VCC=2.5 V)
Ÿ Data retention : 10 years
Ÿ S-93C46A : 1K bits NM93CS46 instruction code compatible
Ÿ S-93C56A : 2K bits NM93CS56 instruction code compatible
Ÿ S-93C66A : 4K bits NM93CS66 instruction code compatible
Ÿ Wide operating voltage range
Read/Write : 1.8 to 5.5 V
Ÿ Sequential read capable
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Pin Assignment
8-pin DIP
Top view
8-pin SOP1
Top view
CS
1
8
VCC
SK
2
7
NC
DI
3
6
TEST
DO
4
5
GND
NC
VCC
CS
SK
8-pin TSSOP
Top view
8-pin SOP2
Top view
1
2
8
7
TEST
CS
GND
SK
3
4
6
5
DO
DI
DI
DO
1
2
8
7
VCC
3
4
6
5
TEST
NC
CS
SK
DI
DO
8
7
6
5
VCC
NC
TEST
GND
S-93C46AFT
S-93C56AFT
S-93C66AFT
GND
S-93C46ADFJ
S-93C56ADFJ
S-93C66ADFJ
S-93C46AFJ
S-93C56AFJ
S-93C66AFJ
1
2
3
4
8-pin MSOP
Top view
S-93C46ADP
S-93C56ADP
S-93C66ADP
VCC
NC
TEST
GND
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
CS
SK
DI
DO
S-93C46AMFN
S-93C56AMFN
S-93C66AMFN
* See n Dimensions
Figure 1
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Pin Functions
Table 1
Pin Number
Name
Function
DIP
SOP1
SOP2
TSSOP MSOP
CS
1
3
1
1
8
Chip select input
SK
2
4
2
2
7
Serial clock input
DI
3
5
3
3
6
Serial data input
DO
4
6
4
4
5
Serial data output
GND
5
7
5
5
4
Ground
TEST
6
8
6
6
3
Test pin (normally kept open)
(can be connected to GND or Vcc)
NC
7
1
7
7
2
No Connection
VCC
8
2
8
8
1
Power supply
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Block Diagram
VCC
Address
decoder
Memory array
Data register
GND
Output buffer
DO
DI
Mode decode logic
CS
SK
Clock generator
Figure 2
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Instruction Set
Table 2
Start
Bit
Instruction
x :
*1 :
*2 :
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Op
Code
Address
Data
S-93C46A
S-93C56A
S-93C66A
READ
(Read data)
1
10
A5 to A0
XA6 to A0
A7 to A0
D15 to D0 Output*1
WRITE
(Write data)
1
01
A5 to A0
XA6 to A0
A7 to A0
D15 to D0 Input
ERASE (Erase data)
1
11
A5 to A0
XA6 to A0
A7 to A0
WRAL
(Write all)*2
1
00
01xxxx
01xxxxxx
01xxxxxx
ERAL
(Erase all)*2
1
00
10xxxx
10xxxxxx
10xxxxxx
11xxxxxx
11xxxxxx
00xxxxxx
00xxxxxx
EWEN
(Program enable)
1
00
11xxxx
EWDS
(Program disable)
1
00
00xxxx

D15 to D0 Input



Doesn’t matter.
Addresses are continuously incremented.
Valid only at Vcc = 2.5 V to 5.5 V.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 3
Parameter
2
Symbol
Ratings
Unit
Power supply voltage
VCC
-0.3 to +7.0
V
Input voltage
VIN
-0.3 to VCC+0.3
V
Output voltage
VOUT
-0.3 to VCC
V
Storage temperature under bias
Tbias
-50 to +95
°C
Storage temperature
Tstg
-65 to +150
°C
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Table 4
Parameter
Symbol
Power supply voltage
VCC
High level input voltage
VIH
Low level input voltage
VIL
Operating temperature
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Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
READ/WRITE/ERASE
EWEN/EWDS
1.8

5.5
V
WRAL/ERAL
2.5

5.5
V
VCC=4.5 to 5.5 V
2.0

Vcc
V
VCC=2.7 to 4.5 V
0.8×Vcc

Vcc
V
VCC=1.8 to 2.7 V
0.8×Vcc

Vcc
V
VCC=4.5 to 5.5 V
0.0

0.8
V
VCC=2.7 to 4.5 V
0.0

0.2×Vcc
V
VCC=1.8 to 2.7 V
0.0

0.15×Vcc
V
-40

+85
°C
Topr
Pin Capacitance
Table 5
(Ta=25 °C, f=1.0 MHz, VCC=5 V)
Parameter
Input Capacitance
Output Capacitance
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Symbol
CIN
COUT
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
VIN=0 V


8
pF
VOUT=0 V


10
pF
Endurance
Table 6
Parameter
Endurance
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
NW
106


cycles/word
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DC Electrical Characteristics
Table 7
Parameter
Smbl
Conditions
VCC=4.5 V to 5.5 V
VCC=2.5 V to 4.5 V
VCC=1.8 to 2.5 V
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Current
consumption
(READ)
ICC1
DO unloaded


0.8


0.6


0.4
mA
Current
consumption
(PROGRAM)
ICC2
DO unloaded


2.0


1.5


1.0
mA
Table 8
Parameter
Smbl
VCC=4.5 V to 5.5 V
Conditions
Min.
VCC=1.8 to 2.5 V
Min.
Min.
Typ. Max.
Unit
Typ. Max.
Standby current
consumption
ISB
CS=GND DO=Open
Connected to VCC or GND


1.0
—
—
0.6
—
—
0.4
µA
Input leakage
current
ILI
VIN=GND to VCC

0.1
1.0
—
0.1
1.0
—
0.1
1.0
µA
Output leakage
current
ILO
VOUT=GND to VCC

0.1
1.0
—
0.1
1.0
—
0.1
1.0
µA
Low level output
VOL
IOL=2.1 mA


0.4
IOL=100 µA


0.1
IOH=-400 µA
2.4


IOH=-100 µA
VCC-0.7


VCC-0.7
—
—
IOH=-10 µA
VCC-0.7


VCC-0.7
—
—
VCC-0.2
—
—
V
1.5


1.5
—
—
1.5
—
—
V
voltage
High level output
VOH
voltage
Write enable latch
data hold voltage
4
Typ. Max.
VCC=2.5 to 4.5 V
VDH
Only when write disable
mode
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—
—
0.1
—
—
0.1
V
V
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AC Electrical Characteristics
Table 9
Input pulse voltage
0.1×VCC to 0.9×VCC
Output reference voltage
0.5×VCC
Output load
100pF
Table 10
Parameter
Smbl
VCC=4.5 to 5.5V
VCC=2.5 to 4.5 V
VCC=1.8 to 2.5V
Unit
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
CS setup time
tCSS
0.2
—
—
0.4
—
—
1.0
—
—
µs
CS hold time
tCSH
0
—
—
0
—
—
0
—
—
µs
CS deselect time
tCDS
0.2
—
—
0.2
—
—
0.4
—
—
µs
Data setup time
tDS
0.1
—
—
0.2
—
—
0.4
—
—
µs
Data hold time
tDH
0.1
—
—
0.2
—
—
0.4
—
—
µs
Output delay
tPD
—
—
0.4
—
—
1.0
—
—
2.0
µs
0.25 MHz
Clock frequency
fSK
0
—
2.0
0
—
0.5
—
—
Clock pulse width
tSKH, tSKL
0.25
—
—
1.0
—
—
2.0
—
—
µs
Output disable time
tHZ1, tHZ2
0
—
0.15
0
—
0.5
0
—
1.0
µs
Output enable time
tSV
0
—
0.15
0
—
0.5
0
—
1.0
µs
Programming time
tPR
—
4.0
10.0
—
4.0
10.0
—
4.0
10.0
ms
tCSS
tCDS
CS
tSKH
tSKL
tCSH
SK
tDS
DI
tDH
tDS
tDH
Valid data
Valid data
tPD
tPD
Hi-Z
Hi-Z
DO
tSV
(READ)
DO
tHZ1
tHZ2
Hi-Z
Hi-Z
(VERIFY)
Figure 3 Read Timing
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Operation
Instructions (in the order of start-bit, instruction, address, and data) are latched to DI in synchronization with the rising
edge of SK after CS goes high. A start-bit can only be recognized when the high of DI is latched to the rising edge of SK
when CS goes from low to high, it is impossible for it to be recognized as long as DI is low, even if there are SK pulses after
CS goes high. Any SK pulses input while DI is low are called "dummy clocks." Dummy clocks can be used to adjust the
number of clock cycles needed by the serial IC to match those sent out by the CPU. Instruction input finishes when CS
goes low, where it must be low between commands during tCDS.
All input, including DI and SK signals, is ignored while CS is low, which is stand-by mode.
1. Read
The READ instruction reads data from a specified address. After A0 is latched at the rising edge of SK, DO output
changes from a high-impedance state (Hi-Z) to low level output. Data is continuously output in synchronization with the rise
of SK.
When all of the data (D0) in the specified address has been read, the data in the next address can be read with the input
of another SK clock. Thus, it is possible for all of the data addresses to be read through the continuous input of SK clocks
as long as CS is high.
The last address (An ŸŸŸ A1 A0 = 1 ŸŸŸ 11) rolls over to the top address (An ŸŸŸ A1 A0 = 0 ŸŸŸ 00).
CS
1
SK
DI
1
2
1
3
0
4
A5
5
A4
6
A3
7
A2
8
A1
9
10
11
12
23
24
25
26
27
28
39
40
41
42
43
44
A0
Hi-Z
DO
Hi-Z
D15
0
D14 D13
D2
D1
D0
D15
D14
D13
D2
D1
A5A4A3A2A1A0+1
D0
D15
D14
D13
A5A4A3A2A1A0+2
Figure 4 Read Timing (S-93C46A)
CS
1
SK
DI
DO
1
2
1
3
0
4
X
5
A6
Hi-Z
6
A5
7
A4
8
A3
9
A2
10
A1
11
12
13
14
24
25
26
27
28
29
D15
D14
40
42
43
44
45
A0
0
D15
D14 D13
D2
D1
D0
D13
A6A5A4A3A2A1A0+1
Figure 5 Read Timing (S-93C56A)
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D0
D15
D14
D13
A6A5A4A3A2A1A0+2
Hi-Z
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CS
1
SK
DI
DO
1
2
1
3
0
4
A7
5
A6
Hi-Z
6
A5
7
A4
8
A3
9
A2
10
A1
11
12
13
14
24
25
26
27
28
29
D15
D14
40
41
42
43
44
45
A0
0
D15
D14 D13
D2
D1
D0
D13
A7A6A5A4A3A2A1A0+1
D2
D1
D0
D15
D14
D13
Hi-Z
A7A6A5A4A3A2A1A0+2
Figure 6 Read Timing (S-93C66A)
2. Write (WRITE, ERASE, WRAL, ERAL)
There are four write instructions, WRITE, ERASE, WRAL, and ERAL. Each automatically begins writing to the nonvolatile memory when CS goes low at the completion of the specified clock input.
The write operation is completed in 10 ms (tPR Max.), and the typical write period is less than 5 ms. In the S93C46A/56A/66A, it is easy to VERIFY the completion of the write operation in order to minimize the write cycle by setting
CS to high and checking the DO pin, which is low during the write operation and high after its completion. This VERIFY
procedure can be executed over and over again.
Because all SK and DI inputs are ignored during the write operation, any input of instruction will also be disregarded.
When DO outputs high after completion of the write operation or if it is in the high-impedence state (Hi-Z), the input of
instructions is available. Even if the DO pin remains high, it will enter the high-impedence state upon the recognition of a
high of DI (start-bit) attached to the rising edge of an SK pulse. (see Figure 3).
DI input should be low during the VERIFY procedure.
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2.1 WRITE
This instruction writes 16-bit data to a specified address.
After changing CS to high, input a start-bit, op-code (WRITE), address, and 16-bit data. If there is a data overflow of more
than 16 bits, only the last 16 bits of the data is considered valid. Changing CS to low will start the WRITE operation. It is not
necessary to make the data "1" before initiating the WRITE operation.
tCDS
CS
SK
DI
VERIFY
1
1
2
0
3
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
D15
25
D0
tSV
tHZ1
Hi-Z
DO
busy
ready
tPR
Hi-Z
Figure 7 WRITE Timing (S-93C46A)
tCDS
CS
SK
DI
VERIFY
1
1
2
0
3
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
27
X
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
D15
D0
tSV
tHZ1
Hi-Z
DO
busy
ready
tPR
Hi-Z
Figure 8 WRITE Timing (S-93C56A)
tCDS
CS
SK
DI
DO
VERIFY
1
1
2
0
3
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
27
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
D15
D0
tSV
tHZ1
Hi-Z
busy
tPR
Figure 9 WRITE Timing (S-93C66A)
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2.2 ERASE
This command erases 16-bit data in a specified address.
After changing CS to high, input a start-bit, op-code (ERASE), and address. It is not necessary to input data. Changing CS
to low will start the ERASE operation, which changes every bit of the 16-bit data to "1."
tCDS
CS
SK
DI
VERIFY
1
1
2
1
3
1
4
5
6
7
8
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
9
A0
tSV
tHZ1
Hi-Z
D
busy
ready
tPR
Hi-Z
Figure 10 ERASE Timing (S-93C46A)
tCDS
CS
VERIFY
SK
1
2
DI
1
1
3
1
4
X
5
6
7
8
9
10
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
11
A0
tSV
tHZ1
Hi-Z
DO
busy
ready
tPR
Hi-Z
Figure 11 ERASE Timing (S-93C56A)
tCDS
CS
VERIFY
SK
1
2
DI
1
1
3
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
11
A0
tSV
DO
tHZ1
Hi-Z
busy
tPR
ready
Hi-Z
Figure 12 ERASE Timing (S-93C66A)
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2.3 WRAL
This instruction writes the same 16-bit data into every address.
After changing CS to high, input a start-bit, op-code (WRAL), address (optional), and 16-bit data. If there is a data overflow
of more than 16 bits, only the last 16 bits of the data is considered valid. Changing CS to low will start the WRAL operation.
It is not necessary to make the data "1" before initiating the WRAL operation.
tCDS
CS
SK
DI
VERIFY
1
1
2
0
3
0
4
5
0
6
7
8
9
10
25
D15
1
D0
4Xs
tSV
tHZ1
Hi-Z
DO
busy
ready
tPR
Hi-Z
Figure 13 WRAL Timing (S-93C46A)
tCDS
CS
SK
DI
VERIFY
1
1
2
0
3
0
4
0
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1
12
27
D15
D0
tSV
6Xs
tHZ1
Hi-Z
DO
busy
ready
tPR
Hi-Z
Figure 14 WRAL Timing (S-93C56A)
tCDS
CS
SK
DI
VERIFY
1
1
2
0
3
0
4
0
5
6
7
8
1
9
10
11
12
27
D15
D0
6Xs
DO
tSV
tHZ1
Hi-Z
busy
tPR
Figure 15 WRAL Timing (S-93C66A)
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2.4 ERAL
This instruction erases the data in every address.
After changing CS to high, input a start-bit, op-code (ERAL), and address (optional). It is not necessary to input data.
Changing CS to low will start the ERAL operation, which changes every bit of data to "1."
CS
SK
DI
VERIFY
tCDS
1
1
2
3
4
0
0
1
5
6
7
8
9
0
4Xs
tSV
busy
DO
tHZ1
ready
Hi-Z
tPR
Figure 16 ERAL Timing (S-93C46A)
CS
VERIFY
tCDS
SK
DI
1
1
2
3
4
0
0
1
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
0
6Xs
tSV
busy
DO
tHZ1
ready
Hi-Z
tPR
Figure 17 ERAL Timing (S-93C56A)
CS
VERIFY
tCDS
SK
DI
1
1
2
3
4
0
0
1
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
0
6Xs
tSV
busy
DO
tHZ1
ready
Hi-Z
tPR
Figure 18 ERAL Timing (S-93C66A)
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3.
Write enable (EWEN) and Write disable (EWDS)
The EWEN instruction puts the S-93C46A/56A/66A into write enable mode, which accepts WRITE, ERASE, WRAL,
and ERAL instructions. The EWDS instruction puts the S-93C46A/56A/66A into write disable mode, which refuses WRITE,
ERASE, WRAL, and ERAL instructions.
The S-93C46A/56A/66A powers on in write disable mode, which protects data against unexpected, erroneous write
operations caused by noise and/or CPU malfunctions. It should be kept in write disable mode except when performing write
operations.
STANDBY
CS
SK
1
DI
1
2
0
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
4Xs
11=EWEN
00=EWDS
Figure 19 EWEN/EWDS Timing (S-93C46A)
STANDBY
CS
SK
1
DI
1
2
0
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
0
6Xs
11=EWEN
00=EWDS
Figure 20 EWEN/EWDS Timing (S-93C56A)
STANDBY
CS
SK
1
DI
1
2
0
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
11=EWEN
00=EWDS
6Xs
Figure 21 EWEN/EWDS Timing (S-93C66A)
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Receiving a Start-Bit
Both the recognition of a start-bit and the VERIFY procedure occur when CS is “high”. Therefore, only after a write
operation, in order to accept the next command by having CS go high, the DO pin switch from a state of high-impedence to
a state of data output; but if it recognizes a start-bit, the DO pin returns to a state of high-impedence.
n
Three-wire Interface (DI-DO direct connection)
Although the normal configuration of a serial interface is a 4-wire interface to CS, SK, DI, and DO, a 3-wire interface is
also a possibility by connecting DI and DO. However, since there is a possibility that the DO output from the serial memory
IC will interfere with the data output from the CPU with a 3-wire interface, install a resistor between DI and DO in order to
give preference to data output from the CPU to DI(See Figure 22).
CPU
S-93C46A/56A/66A
SIO
DI
DO
R : 10k ∼ 100kΩ
Figure 22
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CMOS SERIAL E2PROM
S-93C46A/56A/66A
n
Dimensions (Unit : mm)
1. 8-pin DIP
9.3 (9.6 max.)
S-93C46ADP
S-93C56ADP
S-93C66ADP
5
8
6.5
4
1.5
1
1.0
7.62
3.4±0.1
4.5 max.
0.4 min.
3.1 min.
0°∼ 15°
+0.1
0.3 -0.05
0.5±0.1
2.54
Figure 23
Markings
1
2
3
4
5
11
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
1
2 to 7
: (Blank)
: Product name “S93C46”
:
“S93C56”
:
“S93C66”
8
: Assembly code
9
: Year of assembly (Last digit of the year)
10
: Month of assembly (“1 to 9, X, Y,and Z”)
11 to 14 : Lot No. (Last four digits of the Lot No.)
Figure 24
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CMOS SERIAL E2PROM
S-93C46A/56A/66A
2. 8-pin SOP
4.90 (4.95 max.)
5
8
<SOP1>
S-93C46AFJ
S-93C56AFJ
S-93C66AFJ
<SOP2>
S-93C46ADFJ
S-93C56ADFJ
S-93C66ADFJ
0.60±0.20
3.90
6.00±0.20
4
1
0.20±0.05
1.50±0.05
1.75max.
0.10 min.
1.27 0.40±0.05
Figure 25
Markings (SOP1)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1 to 6
: Product name “S93C46”
“S93C56”
“S93C66”
7
: Assembly code
8
: Year of assembly (Last digit of the year)
9
: Month of assembly (“1 to 9, X, Y,and Z”)
10 to 13 : Lot No. (Last four digits of the Lot No.)
Figure 26
Markings (SOP2)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1 to 7
: Product name “S93C46D”
“S93C56D”
“S93C66D”
8
: Assembly code
9
: Year of assembly (Last digit of the year)
10
: Month of assembly (“1 to 9, X, Y,and Z”)
11 to 14 : Lot No. (Last four digits of the Lot No.)
Figure 27
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CMOS SERIAL E2PROM
S-93C46A/56A/66A
3. 8-pin TSSOP
3.0
S-93C46AFT
S-93C56AFT
S-93C66AFT
8
+0.30
-0.20
5
0.5
4.4±0.2
6.4±0.2
1
+0.08
4
0.17 -0.05
1.10max.
0∼ 0.1
0.65
0.20±0.10
Figure 28
Markings
5
6
1
2
3
4
7
8
9
10
1
2
3 to 4
5 to 10
:Assembly code
:Year of assembly (Last digit of the year)
:Lot No. (abbreviation)
:Product name “S93C46”
“S93C56”
“S93C66”
Figure 29
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CMOS SERIAL E2PROM
S-93C46A/56A/66A
4. 8-pin MSOP
S-93C46AMFN
S-93C56AMFN
S-93C66AMFN
2.95±0.2
8
5
0.45±0.2
2.8±0.2
4.0±0.3
4
1
0.13±0.1
1.10±0.1
1.3 max.
+0.05
0.2±0.1
0.1 -0.10
0.65±0.1
Figure 30
Markings
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 to 3 : Product name (abbreviation)
“46M” : In case of “S-93C46A”
“56M” : In case of “S-93C56A”
“66M” : In case of “S-93C66A”
4
: Year of assembly (Last digit of the year)
5 to 6 : Lot No. (abbreviation)
Figure 31
n
Ordering Information
S-93CXXA
XXX
Package
DP
FJ
DFJ
FT
MFN
: DIP
: SOP1
: SOP2
: TSSOP
: MSOP
Product name
S-93C46A: 1K bits
S-93C56A: 2K bits
S-93C66A: 4K bits
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S-93C46A/56A/66A
n Chracteristics
1. DC Characteristics
1.1 Current consumption (READ) ICC1—
Ambient temperature Ta
1.2 Current consumption (READ) ICC1—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=5.5 V
fSK=2 MHz
DATA=0101
VCC=3.3 V
fSK=500 KHz
DATA=0101
0.4
0.4
ICC1
(mA)
ICC1
(mA)
0.2
0
0.2
-40
0
Ta (°C)
0
85
1.3 Current consumption (READ) ICC1—
Ambient temperature Ta
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
1.4 Current consumption (READ) ICC1—
Power supply voltage VCC
VCC=1.8 V
fSK=10 KHz
DATA=0101
Ta=25 °C
fSK=1 MHz, 500 KHz
DATA=0101
0.4
ICC1
(mA)
ICC1
(mA)
0.2
0.4
1MHz
∼
0.2
∼
500KHz
0
-40
0
Ta (°C)
0
85
2
3 4
5 6
7
VCC (V)
1.5 Current consumption (READ) ICC1—
Power supply voltage VCC
1.6 Current consumption (READ) ICC1—
Clock frequency fSK
VCC=5.0 V
Ta=25 °C
Ta=25 °C
fSK=100 KHz, 10 KHz
DATA=0101
0.4
0.4
ICC1
(mA)
ICC1
(mA)
100KHz
∼
0.2
0.2
∼
10KHz
0
2
3
4
5 6
0
7
10K 100K 1M 2M
VCC (V)
fSK(Hz)
1.7 Current consumption (WRITE) ICC2—
Ambient temperature Ta
1.8 Current consumption (WRITE) ICC2—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=5.5 V
VCC=3.3 V
1.0
1.0
ICC2
(mA)
ICC2
(mA)
0.5
0
18
0.5
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
0
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-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
CMOS SERIAL E2PROM
S-93C46A/56A/66A
1.9
Current consumption (WRITE) ICC2—
Ambient temperature Ta
1.10 Current consumption (WRITE) ICC2—
Power supply voltage VCC
VCC=1.8 V
Ta=25°C
1.0
1.0
ICC2
(mA)
ICC2
(mA)
0.5
0
0.5
-40
0
Ta (°C)
3
4
5 6
7
1.12 Input leakage current ILI—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=5.5 V
10-6
2
VCC (V)
1.11 Standby current consumption ISB—
Ambient temperature Ta
ISB
(A)
0
85
VCC=5.5 V
CS, SK, DI,
TEST=0 V
10-7
1.0
10-8
ILI
(µA)
10-9
10-10
0.5
10-11
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
1.13 Input leakage current ILI—
Ambient temperature Ta
0
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
1.14 Output leakage current ILO—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=5.5 V
DO=0 V
VCC=5.5 V
CS, SK, DI,
TEST=5.5 V
1.0
1.0
ILO
(µA)
ILI
(µA)
0.5
0.5
0
-40
0
Ta (°C)
0
85
1.15 Output leakage current ILO—
Ambient temperature Ta
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
1.16 High level output voltage VOH—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=5.5 V
DO=5.5 V
4.6
VCC=4.5 V
IOH=-400µA
1.0
ILO
(µA)
VOH
(V)
0.5
0
4.4
4.2
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
-40
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0
Ta (°C)
85
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CMOS SERIAL E2PROM
S-93C46A/56A/66A
1.17 High level output voltage VOH—
Ambient temperature Ta
2.7
VOH
(V)
1.18 High level output voltage VOH—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=2.7 V
IOH=-100µA
2.5
VOH
(V)
2.6
2.5
0
Ta (°C)
85
1.19 High level output voltage VOH—
Ambient temperature Ta
VOH
(V)
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
1.20 Low level output voltage VOL—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=1.8 V
IOH=-10µA
0.3
VOL
(V)
1.8
1.7
VCC=4.5 V
IOL=2.1 mA
0.2
0.1
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
1.21 Low level output voltage VOL—
Ambient temperature Ta
0.03
2.4
2.3
-40
1.9
VCC=2.5 V
IOH=-100µA
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
1.22 High level output current IOH—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=1.8 V
IOL=100µA
VCC=4.5 V
VOH=2.4 V
-20.0
VOL 0.02
(V)
IOH
(mA)
-10.0
0.01
-40
0
Ta (°C)
0
85
1.23 High level output current IOH—
Ambient temperature Ta
0
Ta (°C)
85
1.24 High level output current IOH—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=2.7 V
VOH=2.0 V
VCC=2.5 V
VOH=1.8 V
-4
-4
IOH
(mA)
IOH
(mA)
-2
0
20
-40
-2
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
0
Seiko Instruments Inc.
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
CMOS SERIAL E2PROM
S-93C46A/56A/66A
1.25 High level output current IOH—
Ambient temperature Ta
1.26 Low level output current IOL—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=1.8 V
VOH=1.6 V
VCC=4.5 V
VOL=0.4 V
-1.0
20
IOH
(mA)
IOL
(mA)
-0.5
0
10
-40
0
Ta (°C)
0
85
1.27 Low level output current IOL—
Ambient temperature Ta
-40
85
1.28 Input voltage VIN(VIL,VIH) —
Power supply voltage VCC
VCC=1.8 V
VOL=0.1 V
Ta=25°C
CS, SK, DI
1.0
3.0
VINV
(V)
IOL
(mA)
0.5
0
1.29
0
Ta (°C)
1.5
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
0
1
2 3
4 5
6
7
VCC (V)
Input voltage VIN(VIL,VIH) —
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=5.0 V
CS, SK, DI
3.0
VINV
(V)
2.0
0
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
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CMOS SERIAL E2PROM
S-93C46A/56A/66A
2. AC Characteristics
2.1 Maximum operating frequency fmax—
Power supply voltage VCC
2.2 Program time tPR—
Power supply voltage VCC
Ta=25°C
fmax
(Hz)
Ta=25°C
2M
1M
4
tPR
(ms)
100K
2
10K
1
2
3 4
VCC (V)
5
2.3 Program time tPR—
Ambient temperature Ta
1
VCC=5.0 V
VCC=3.0 V
6
tPR
(ms)
tPR
(ms)
4
4
2
2
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
2.6 Data output delay time tPD—
Ambient temperature Ta
2.5 Program time tPR—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=1.8 V
VCC=4.5 V
6
0.3
tPR
(ms)
tPD
(µs)
4
0.2
2
0.1
-40
0
Ta (°C)
85
2.7 Data output delay time tPD—
Ambient temperature Ta
-40
tPD
(µs)
1.5
0.4
1.0
0.2
0.5
0
Ta (°C)
85
VCC=1.8 V
0.6
-40
0
Ta (°C)
2.8 Data output delay time tPD—
Ambient temperature Ta
VCC=2.7 V
22
3 4 5 6
VCC (V)
2.4 Program time tPR—
Ambient temperature Ta
6
tPD
(µs)
2
85
-40
Seiko Instruments Inc.
0
Ta (°C)
85
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A:
Public (Printing O.K.)
Index:
D: Technical terms
<Product>
Division name: 01 IC
Category:
1: 12 Memory
Category:
2: 2. Serial EEPROM
Cal No.:
S-93C46A/56A/66A
Related documents:
Question:
What about the basic term (dummy clock)?
Answer:
Dummy clock
Competing manufacturers have released products that require “0” to be input (dummy clocks) before the
start bit (see FAQ). In SII’s products, a command is normally executed regardless of the presence of an
input dummy clock. These products are compatible.
<Remarks>
FAQ No.: 12016
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Author: Kano Tomoo
Date: 98/11/12 (Thursday) 10:17 (modified: 99/01/22 (Friday))
<Information Level>
A:
Public (Printing O.K.)
Index:
D: Technical terms
<Product>
Division name: 01 IC
Category 1:
12 Memory
Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
Cal No.:
S-93C46A/56A/66A
Related documents:
Question:
What about the basic term (start bit)?
Answer:
Start bit
→serial 3-wire bus EEPROM (a 2-wire bus type is used for the start condition)
When a command is issued the 3-wire bus EEPROM must obtain “1” from a DI input in order to
recognize this command (this is a rule).
Address
Operation
Command
Start bit
code
Data
S-29L130A
S-29L220A
S-29L330A
READ(Data read)
1
10
A5-A0
XA6-A0
A7-A0
D15-D0 Output*
WRITE(Data write)
1
01
A5-A0
XA6-A0
A7-A0
D15-D0 Input
ERASE(Data erase)
1
11
A5-A0
XA6-A0
A7-A0
EWEN(Program enable)
1
00
11xxxx
11xxxxxx 11xxxxxx
-
EWDS(Program disable)
1
00
00xxxx
00xxxxxx 00xxxxxx
-
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FAQ No.: 12015
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Collection of Product FAQs
Author: Kano Tomoo
Date: 98/11/12 (Thursday) 10:17 (modified: 99/01/13 (Wednesday))
<Information level>
A:
Public (Printing O.K.)
Index:
B: Technical
<Product>
Division name: 01 IC
Category 1:
12 Memory
Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
Cal No.:
S-93C46A/56A/66A
Related documents:
Question:
What about the equivalent circuit for I/O terminals?
Answer:
Equivalent circuit for I/O terminals
Users may require a circuit for I/O terminals, as they may desire to establish a circuit configuration and
anti-static measures for the application based on circuit information.
Equivalent circuit diagram for the S-93C-series I/O terminals
CS
Internal CS signal
DI
Vcc
SK
GND
25
TEST
Data output signal
DO
Internal OE signal
<Remarks>
FAQ No.: 12013
26
Collection of Product FAQs
Author: Ebisawa Takashi
Date: 99/01/13 (Wednesday) 18:19 (modified: 99/01/14)
<Information level>
A:
Public (Printing O.K.)
Index:
C: quality, reliability
<Product>
Division name: 01 IC
Category 1:
12 Memory
Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
Cal No.:
Overall
Related documents:
Question:
What about the reliability and quality of the EEPROM?
Answer:
1. The EEPROM must have a quality that is “special in a sense” and that differs from that of the other
ICs.
<What is this special quality?>
(1) Number of possible rewrites: 105 or 106
A specified minimum number of data rewrites must be assured.
(2) Data retention: 10 years
It must be ensured that written data (‘1’ and ‘0’) will be stored for at least 10 years.
Ensuring (1) and (2) is very difficult in a technical sense, as well as in the sense that high quality must
be maintained despite the need for mass production.
2. Why this guarantee is technically difficult
As shown in the figure below, the EEPROM functions as a non-volatile memory by holding charges
in FG.
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Source electrode Control gate electrode Select gate electrode Drain electrode
CG
SG
FG
Thin oxide film
N+
UTO
N+
N+
P substrate
GND
[Data rewrite]
Data rewrite refers to the injection or removal of electrons into or from the FG. In this process, electrons
pass through a thin oxide film (UTO). The oxide film inherently acts as an insulator, but in this case the
film conducts electricity (electrons are transferred).
[Data retention]
Data retention refers to the prevention of leakage of electrons stored in the FG. This must be assured
for at least 10 years.
To meet the above stated contradictory properties, high-quality thin oxide films (UTO) must be
manufactured. Such UTOs are very thin (on the order of 10 nm), and stably manufacturing them
requires a very difficult technique.
<Remarks>
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Author: Ebisawa Takashi
Date: 99/01/13 (Wednesday) 18:57 (modified: 99/01/13)
<Information level>
X:
Working
Index:
A: General
<Product>
Division name: 01 IC
Category 1:
12 Memory
Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
Cal. No.:
Overall
Related documents:
Question:
What about the distribution of application notes, usage notes, and malfunctions?
Answer:
Distribution of application notes
All EEPROMS, including ours, may malfunction (false-writes may occur) due to an “operation in a lowvoltage region upon power-on/off” or “improper recognition of a command due to a noise signal.” This
defect is particularly common in the voltage region of the microcomputer transmitting commands to the
EEPROM, where the voltage is lower than the lowest operating voltage of the microcomputer.
To prevent this defect, usage notes have been prepared for the EEPROM.
-
S-93C series, S29 series
-
S-24CxxA series
-
S-24CxxB series
<Remarks>
FAQ No.: 12022
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Collection of Product FAQs
Author: Ebisawa Takashi
Date: 99/01/13 (Wednesday) 17:43 (modified: 99/01/13)
<Information level>
A:
Public (Printing O.K.)
Index:
A: General
<Product>
Division name: 01 IC
Category 1:
12 Memory
Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
Cal. No.:
Overall
Related documents:
Question:
What are some applications of the serial EEPROM?
Answer:
1. Applications of the EEPROM
The applications of the EEPROM can be roughly divided into the following types:
-
Tuning memory, mode setting, ID codes: Arbitrary data can easily be rewritten and data can be
retained during power-off.
-
Replacement of a DIP switch (from a mechanical to an electronic switch): User costs are
substantially reduced.
-
Adjustment data for IC elements and other electronics: The accuracy of final products is increased.
Adjustments, which had been performed manually, can be automated.
2. Specific examples of applications
Based on the above applications, general examples are shown below. Basically, the EEPROM (a
non-volatile memory) is useful for electronic applications.
[Television]
TV channel memory, screen setting data, data backup during power-off
S-24C series
[Video]
VTR channel memory, program reservation data, image-quality adjustment data,
data backup during power-off
S-93Cx6A, S-29xx0A, S-24C series
[White goods]
Maintenance data, adjustment data
S-93Cx6A, S-29xx0A, S-24C series
[Vehicle-mounted] Troubleshooting data, maintenance data, adjustment data: Air bags, ABS,
distance meters
S-93Cx6A, S-29xx0A, S-24C series
[Printers]
Printer maintenance data
S-93Cx6A, S-29xx0A, S-24C series
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[Modems]
Replacement of DIP switches, software (firmware) data
S-93Cx6A, S-29xx0A, S-24C series
[Mobile telephones] Personal ID, telephone-number data, address data, adjustment data
S-24C series
[Pagers]
Personal ID, telephone-number data, address data
S-93Cx6A, S-29Z series, S-24C series
[PC cards]
LAN cards and modem cards, replacement of dip switches, software data
S-93C46A, S-29, S-24C series
<Remarks>
FAQ No.: 12021
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Collection of Product FAQs
Author: Kano Tomoo
Date: 98/11/12 (Thursday) 10:17 (modified: 99/01/13)
<Information level>
A:
Public (Printing O.K.)
Index:
D: Technical terms
<Product>
Division name: 01 IC
Category 1:
12 Memory
Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
Cal. No.:
Overall
Related documents:
Question:
What about the basic terms (verify, ready/busy function)?
Answer:
Verify, ready/busy (R/B) function
This is a function to find out about an actual write operation (time). There are two methods, a
“monitoring method based on the output condition of the DO pin” and a “method for monitoring the
output condition of the Ready/Busy pin.” This function eliminates the need to wait 10 ms for writing to be
completed, thereby minimizing the write time according to the performance of the IC (performance
value: 4 ms to 5 ms; 1 ms is ensured for the S-24C series).
tCDS
CS
SK
DI
Standby
VERIFY
1
1
2
0
DO
3
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
D15
25
D0
tSV
tHZ1
Hi-Z
busy
tPR
ready
Hi-Z
(Note) Note that this differs from a normal verify function, which checks written data for errors.
<Remarks>
FAQ No.: 12018
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Author: Kano Tomoo
Date: 98/11/12 (Thursday) 10:17 (modified: 99/01/13)
<Information level>
A:
Public (Printing O.K.)
Index: D:
Technical terms
<Product>
Division name: 01 IC
Category 1:
12 Memory
Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
Cal. No.:
Overall
Related documents:
Question:
What about the basic term (page write)?
Answer:
Page write S-24C series
Writing to memory is normally executed in addresses. With the page write function, however, writing
can be executed in pages (multiple addresses). This function can improve the efficiency of write
commands and reduce writing time.
Ex.:S-24C04B (4 K = 512 addresses x 8 bits) 16-byte page write function
Writing in addresses: A write time of 10 msec. x 512 = 5.1 sec. is required.
Page write: 10 msec. x 512 / 16 = 320 msec.
However, compatibility with products from other companies must be confirmed.
<Remarks>
FAQ No.: 12017
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Author: Kano Tomoo
Date: 98/11/12 (Thursday) 10:17 (modified: 99/01/13)
<Information level>
A:
Public (Printing)
Index:
D: Technical terms
<Product>
Division name: 01 IC
Category 1:
12 Memory
Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
Cal. No.:
Overall
Related documents:
Question:
What about the basic terms (Test pin, ORG pin)
Answer:
TEST pin
This is an input pin used to enter a test mode when tests are conducted during an SII inspection
process. This information is not provided to users. It can be used with a GND or Vcc connection, or in
an open state (see note). This is important in maintaining compatibility with the pin layouts of other
companies. Some users fear that the test mode may be inadvertently entered during operation, but such
fears are unnecessary, as a potential of at least 10 V must be constantly supplied to enter the test
mode.
(Note) Since the TEST pin has a C-MOS input structure, the GND or Vcc connection is most suited for
this pin.
ORG (Organization) pin
Input pin used to specify a memory configuration. A normal memory has a “16 bit/1 address” data
configuration and includes no ORG pin. Competing manufacturers, however, have released products
that enable data to be switched between “x16” and “x8” using “H” or “L” of the ORG pin. Since this
function is provided for the 93C series of the NS code, there is a compatibility problem. SII has not yet
released products featuring this function.
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Question:
Malfunction (false-write, illegal data)
Answer:
[Malfunction of the EEPROM] (key words: false-store(illegal data)
The EEPROM may malfunction (false-store) due to power-on/off or noise from the microcomputer. The
defect rate, however, is on the order of ppm. Even though, this could be a serious problem for the users
and to the applications.
-
This problem essentially results from users’ design techniques, but the manufacturer should make
efforts to prevent this defect. As the unit price continuously decreases, this is particularly important in
discriminating us from our competitors.
-
Improving the business techniques of the manufacturer
Malfunction basically results from a user’s inappropriate operation, so the user is the responsible
party. We, however, must bear responsibility for defects in the IC. Thus, the best action to take
depends on whether the user or SII is responsible for the defect. In practice, however, it is difficult to
determine from a user’s claim or inquiry, or through an agent, who is responsible for a defect.
In such a case, inform the Business Techniques section of the situation as soon as possible. In addition,
see FAQ on other “malfunctions” for technical information.
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Question:
Power-on clear in S-93CxxA, S-29xxxA, notes for power-on (malfunction)
Answer:
1. This IC series has a built-in power-on clear circuit.
This circuit instantly initializes the EEPROM when the power voltage is activated. Since malfunction
may occur if initialization has not been completed normally, the conditions specified below are
required to activate the power voltage in order to operate the power-on clear circuit normally.
2. Notes on power-on
Method for activating the power voltage
As shown in Fig. 1, activate the power voltage starting from a maximum of 0.2 V so that the power
voltage reaches the operating value within the time specified as tRISE. If the operating power
voltage is, for example, 5.0 V, tRISE = 200 ms, as shown in Fig. 2. Thus, the power voltage must be
activated within 200 ms.
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trise (max)
Power voltage VCC
Vinit (max)
0.2v
0v (Note1)
*1 At 0 V, there is no potential difference
between the VCC and GND terminals of
the EEPROM.
tinit(max) (Note2)
*2 t.nit is the time required for EEPROM to
initialize internally. During this time period,
the EEPROM will not accept commands.
Power voltage
VCC (v)
Fig. 1 Activation of the Power Voltage
5.0
4.0
Example) If the operating power voltage is
5 V, ensure that the power voltage reaches
5 V within 20.0 ms.
3.0
2.0
5 0 1 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 (msec)
Power-voltage activation time
t rise (max)
Fig. 2 Maximum power-voltage activation time
Initialize time tinit
The EEPROM is instantly initialized when the power voltage is activated.
Since the EEPROM does not accept commands during initialization, the transmission of commands
to the EEPROM must be started after this initialization time period.
Fig. 3 shows the time required to initialize the EEPROM.
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t int (seconds)
EEPROM initialization time
100m
10m
1m
100 µ
10µ
1µ
1 µ 10 µ 100 µ 1 m 1 0 m 1 0 0 m
t rise (seconds)
Power-voltage activation time
Fig. 3 EEPROM initialization time
When the power-on clear circuit has finished initialization normally, the EEPROM enters a programdisabled state. If the power-on clear circuit does not operate, the following situation is likely:
-
In some cases, a previously entered command has been enabled. If, for example, a programenabled command has been enabled and the input terminal mistakenly recognizes a write command
due to extraneous noise while the next command is being entered, writing may be executed.
The following may prevent the power-on clear circuit from operating:
-
If the power lines of the microcomputer and EEPROM are separated from each other, and the output
terminals of the microcomputer and EEPROM are wired or connected to each other, there may be a
potential difference between the power lines of the EEPROM and microcomputer. If the voltage of
the microcomputer is higher, a current may flow from the output terminal of the microcomputer to the
power line of the EEPROM via a parasitic diode in the DO pin of the EEPROM. Therefore, the power
voltage of the EEPROM has an intermediate potential to prevent power-on from being cleared.
-
During an access to the EEPROM, the voltage may decrease due to power-off. Even if the
microcomputer has been reset due to a decrease in voltage, the EEPROM may malfunction if
EEPROM power-on clear operation conditions are not met. For the EEPROM power-on clear
operation conditions, see “Method for Activating the Power Voltage.”
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<Information level>
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Index:
B: Technical
<Product>
Division name: 01 IC
Category 1:
12 Memory
Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
Cal. No.:
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Related documents:
Question:
False-writes in S-93C, S-29 series: inadvertent activation of CS (malfunction)
Answer:
Inadvertent writing in the S-29 series
In the S-29 series, when a CS input is inadvertently activated during a write command, undefined data
may be written. Relevant timings are shown below.
A command is composed of the following: “start bit + two command bits + address + (data).”
The figure below shows the timings in which commands are set (In the figure, the portion denotes the
rising edge of SK.)
In the case of a write command, after a final address has been input and while 16-bit data is being input,
undefined data is written when the CS input is changed from H to L.
Activation of SK obtaining A
tCDS
[WRITE]
CS
SK
DI
DO
VERIFY
1
1
2
0
3
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
D15
25
D0
tSV
tHZ1
Hi-Z
busy
tPR
ready
Hi-Z
Case in which, during a command entry, CS is changed from H to L with a timing that differs by a
predetermined minimum number of clocks.
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In the case of a write command, if the number of clocks is smaller than the predetermined value, data is
loaded so as to be changed from D15 to D0. When, for example, CS is shifted from H to L after three
clocks, data, which would otherwise have been stored in D15 to D13, is stored in D2 to D0, while
undefined data is stored on the upper side a storage state in which the internal logic has been changed
to either H or L). In addition, if the number of clocks is greater than the predetermined value, the last 16
pieces of data are stored correctly.
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FAQ No.: 12008
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Question:
EEPROM compatibility table, cross reference
Answer:
EEPROM compatibility table
Product name
Key word
NATIONAL
ATMEL
ST Micro electronic
SEMICONDUCTOR
S-29130ADPA
S-93C46ADP
S-29130AFJA-TB
S-93C46AFJ-TB
S-29130ADFJA-TB
S-93C46ADFJ-TB
EE,1KB,DIP,3W
↑
EE,1KB,SOP1,3W
NM93C(S)46ZEN
AT93C46-10PI-2.5
↑
↑
NM93C(S)46ZEM8
AT93C46R-10SI-2.5
↑
↑
EE,1KB,SOP2,3W
AT93C46W-10SI-2.5
↑
↑
S-29131ADPA
EE,1KB,DIP,3W,PROT
NM93C46ZEN
ST93C46(7)AB6
↑
ST93C46(7)TM6013TR
↑
ST93C46(7)AM6013TR
↑
AT93C46-10PI-2.5
ST93C46(7)B6
S-29131AFJA-TB
EE,1KB,SOP1,3W,PROT
NM93C46ZEM8
AT93C46R-10SI-2.5
ST93C46(7)TM6013TR
S-29220ADPA
EE,2KB,DIP,3W
NM93C(S)56ZEN
AT93C56-10PI-2.5
ST93C56(7)AB6
S-29220AFJA-TB
EE,2KB,SOP1,3W
NM93C(S)56ZEM8
AT93C56R-10SI-2.5
ST93C56(7)TM6013TR
S-29220ADFJA-TB
EE,2KB,SOP2,3W
AT93C56W-10SI-2.5
ST93C56(7)AM6013TR
S-29221ADPA
EE,2KB,DIP,3W,PROT
NM93C56ZEN
AT93C56-10PI-2.5
ST93C56(7)B6
S-29221AFJA-TB
EE,2KB,SOP1,3W,PROT
NM93C56ZEM8
AT93C56R-10SI-2.5
ST93C56(7)TM6013TR
ST93C66(7)AB6
S-29330ADPA
EE,4KB,DIP,3W
NM93C(S)66ZEN
AT93C66-10PI-2.5
S-29330AFJA-TB
EE,4KB,SOP1,3W
NM93C(S)66ZEM8
AT93C66R-10SI-2.5
ST93C66(7)TM6013TR
S-29330ADFJA-TB
EE,4KB,SOP2,3W
AT93C66W-10SI-2.5
ST93C66(7)AM6013TR
S-29331ADPA
EE,4KB,DIP,3W,PROT
NM93C66ZEN
AT93C66-10PI-2.5
ST93C66(7)B6
S-29331AFJA-TB
EE,4KB,SOP1,3W,PROT
NM93C66ZEM8
AT93C66R-10SI-2.5
ST93C66(7)TM6013TR
AT24C01A-10PI-2.5
ST24(25)C(W)01B6
S-29430ADP
EE,8KB,DIP,3W
S-29430AFE-TF
EE,8KB,SOP1,3W
S-24C01ADPA-01
EE,1KB,DIP,2W
S-24C01AFJA-TB-01 EE,1KB,SOP,2W
S-24C02ADPA-01
EE,2KB,DIP,2W
NM24C02(03)LEN
AT24C01A-10SI-2.5
ST24(25)C(W)01M6TR
AT24C02-10PI-2.5
ST24(25)C(W)02B6
S-24C02AFJA-TB-01 EE,2KB,SOP,2W
NM24C02(03)LEM8
AT24C02N-10SI-2.5
ST24(25)C(W)02M6TR
S-24C04ADPA-01
NM24C04(05)LEN
AT24C04-10PI-2.5
ST24(25)C(W)04B6
EE,4KB,DIP,2W
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S-24C04AFJA-TB-01 EE,4KB,SOP,2W
NM24C04(05)LEM8
AT24C04N-10SI-2.5
ST24(25)C(W)04M6TR
S-24C08ADPA-01
NM24C08(09)LEN
AT24C08-10PI-2.5
ST24(25)C(W)08B6
S-24C08AFJA-TB-01 EE,8KB,SOP,2W
NM24C08(09)LEM8
AT24C08N-10SI-2.5
ST24(25)C(W)08M6TR
S-24C16ADPA-01
NM24C16(17)LEN
AT24C16-10PI-2.5
ST24(25)C(W)16B6
S-24C16AFJA-TB-01 EE,16KB,SOP,2W
NM24C16(17)LEM8
AT24C16N-10SI-2.5
ST24(25)C(W)16M6TR
S-29L130AFE-TB
EE,1KB,SOP1,3W,L/V
NM93C(S)46XLZEM8
AT93C46R-10SI-1.8
ST93C46(7)TM6013TR
S-29L130ADFE-TB
EE,1KB,SOP2,3W,L/V
AT93C46W-10SI-1.8
ST93C46(7)AM6013TR
S-29L131ADFE-TB
EE,1KB,SOP2,3W,L/V,PROT
NM93C(S)46XLZEM8
AT93C46W-10SI-1.8
ST93C46(7)AM6013TR
S-29L220AFE-TB
EE,2KB,SOP1,3W,L/V
NM93C(S)56XLZEM8
AT93C56R-10SI-1.8
ST93C56(7)TM6013TR
S-29L220ADFE-TB
EE,2KB,SOP2,3W,L/V
AT93C56W-10SI-1.8
ST93C56(7)AM6013TR
S-29L221ADFE-TB
EE,2KB,SOP2,3W,L/V,PROT
NM93C(S)56XLZEM8
AT93C56W-10SI-1.8
ST93C56(7)AM6013TR
S-29L330AFE-TB
EE,4KB,SOP1,3W,L/V
NM93C(S)66XLZEM8
AT93C66R-10SI-1.8
ST93C66(7)TM6013TR
S-29L330ADFE-TB
EE,4KB,SOP2,3W,L/V
AT93C66W-10SI-1.8
ST93C66(7)AM6013TR
S-29L331ADFE-TB
EE,4KB,SOP2,3W,L/V,PROT
AT93C66W-10SI-1.8
ST93C66(7)AM6013TR
EE,8KB,DIP,2W
EE,16KB,DIP,2W
NM93C(S)66XLZEM8
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Question:
What about the basic terms (memory protect, reset, CS)?
Answer:
→S-29xx1A, S-29x94A, S-29x55A
Memory protect, reset
Function for prohibiting a write command from being executed in a certain region of the memory space.
This function is enabled by controlling the protect or reset input pin (select/deselect protect). This reset
prevents the microcomputer from running uncontrollably and also prevents false-writes caused by noise
in order to protect data.
Ex.: Storage of ID codes and product shipment adjustment data
(Note) S-29xx1A and S-29x94A protect 50% of memory, starting with the leading address.
CS, /CS (/CS: S-29x55A, S-29x94A)
CS is an input pin used to select the execution of a command. It is selected using “H” and deselected
using “L” (the reverse is true for /CS)
→ /CS is useful on the interface of the microcomputer (L active is mainly used for the microcomputer).
Malfunction, however, is likely to be caused by noise upon power-on if a command is executed at the
GND level.
CS
SK
1
DI
DO
2
1
3
4
5
0
0
0
6
X
7
X
8
X
9
10 11
A7* A6* A5
Hi-Z
12 13 14
A4
A3
A2
15 16
A1
17
18 19
29
30 31 32 33
34
45 46
47 48 49 50
A0
D1 D1 D1
D2
D1 D0 D1 D1
D1
A7A6A5A4A3A2A1A0+1
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D2
D1 D0 D1 D1
D1
A7A6A5A4A3A2A1A0+2
Hi- Z
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Question:
Concept of the compatibility, features, and markets of the S-29 series
Answer:
[Compatibility of the EEPROM]
In terms of memory, most SII EEPROMs are compatible with our competitors’ standard products in their
operation codes. If another company’s product is to be replaced by a corresponding SII product, the
DC/AC specifications desired by the user must be carefully determined.
The key words for the products are given below.
Our competitor’s 93C-series products are compatible with SII’s S-29xx0A-series products, and our
competitor’s 24C-series products are compatible with SII’s S-24C-series products.
The key word for each company is given below.
NM93C
: National Semiconductor
AT93C
: ATMEL
93C
: Microchip
M93C
: ST Micro electronic (formerly SGS Tomson ST93C)
CAT93C
: Catalyst
AK93C
: Asahi Kasei
BR93C
: ROHM
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FAQ No.: 12005
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Author: Kano Tomoo
Date: 98/11/12 (Thursday) 10:17 (modified: 99/01/13(Wednesday))
<Information level>
A:
Public (Printing O.K.)
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General
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Category 1:
12 Memory
Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
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Question:
How are operation codes classified?
A:
[EEPROM operation codes]
In the serial EEPROM, the operation codes can be classified into several types. Our competitors have
released products compatible with each type of operation code. The key words of the operation codes
are given below.
3-wire
NS (National Semiconductor) code
Microwire
GI (General Instruments) code
4-wire type
Mitsubishi code
SII original code
Serial EEPROM
2-wire
IICBUS
SPI
1. Serial and parallel
Data reading and writing are divided into serial and parallel types.
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ex.: Parallel
1
0
1
0
A0
A1
A2
A3
D0
D1
D2
D3
0
0
0
1
A1
D0
:1100
Addresses and data are processed in parallel.
[Advantage]
Fast processing
ex.: Serial
A:0101
D:1100
Addresses and data are processed in serial.
[Advantages]
The size can be reduced due to the
reduced number of I/O terminals, and
fewer wires are required for the substrate.
The package can be downsized and manufactured inexpensively.
2. 3-wire type, microwire, 4-wire type
Composed of four pins, including three input pins CS, SK, and DI, and an output pin DO. Since DI
and DO can be directly coupled together, the EEPROM can be virtually composed of three pins (the
4-wire type includes an additional Ready/Busy pin, but is still referred to as a “3-wire type”).
NS code: The key word is “93Cx.” Compatible with SII S-29xxOA.
General code used by many competing companies. Mass produced and low in cost.
GI code
General Instrument Inc.’s original code. Its markets continue to dwindle.
Mitsubishi code: The key word is “M6M8.”Compatible with SII S-29x55A. Serial-port direct-coupling
type in which commands and data are composed of x8 units. Intended for the TV and VTR markets
and primarily sold as a set with Mitsubishi microcomputers.
SII original code: S-29x9xA
Serial-port direct-coupling type in which commands and data are composed of x8 units. Intended
for technology-oriented users.
3. 2-wire type, IICBUS: The key word is “24C.” Compatible with SII S-24CxxA. Composed of two
pins: an input pin (SCL) and an I/O pin (SDA). Phillips Inc. owns a relevant patent.
[Advantages]
Fewer wires are required, and the microcomputer port can be shared with
another IICBUS. TV set maker will be main market.
4. SPI: The key word is “25C.” Not compatible with SII. Under development. Composed of four pins:
three input pins CS, SCK, and SI, and an input pin SO. In the case of the EEPROM, the
advantages are high speed (5 MHz at 5v) and a high capacity (128 Kbytes).
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Question:
What are the basic operation codes?
Answer:
[Terms required to understand EEPROM data sheets (1)] Basic commands
-
Data read, READ
Reads data from a specified address
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Data write, WRITE or PROGRAM
Writes data to a specified address
-
Data erase, ERASE
Erases data at a specified address (all “1”’s)
-
Chip write, WRAL
Writes the same (word) data in all address spaces
-
Chip erase, ERAL
Erases data in all address spaces (all “1”’s)
-
Program disable, EWDS or PDS
Prohibits write operations (WRITE), and prevents false-writes caused by noise or uncontrollable
running of the CPU
-
Program enable, EWES or PEN
Enables write operations (WRITE)
[Note]
When the power to the EEPROM is turned on, the internal circuit of the IC is reset and the program
disable mode is entered. Thus, following power-on, the program enable command must be entered in
order to write data.
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Memory space: In the case of the S-29130A (64 words X 16 bits)
Address
Data
Memory space in which a
command can be used to write
data freely
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Question:
What about the basic terms. (continuous read, sequential read)?
Answer:
-
Continuous read, sequential read
→S-93C series, S-29 series, S-24C series
Function by which data is read from a specified address using a read command, followed by the
output of the next address. This is useful when there is a large amount of user data (ex.: ID codes).
Continuos read
CS
1
SK
DI
DO
-
1
2
1
3
0
4
A5
5
A4
6
A3
7
A2
8
A1
9
10
11
12
23
24
25
26
27
28
39
40
41
42
43
44
A0
Hi-Z
Hi-Z
0
D 15
D 14
D 13
D2
D1
D0
D 15
D 14
D13
D2
D1
D0
D15
D14
D13
Serial-port direct coupling, microcomputer interface, 8-bit command
→S-29x9xA, S-29x55A, S-2900A
The serial port is a serial I/O port provided for a microcomputer. A device that can be easily and
directly coupled to this port is referred to as a “serial-port direct-coupling type” or a “microcomputer
interface.”
1. The EEPROM is configured as follows for simple direct coupling:
Data is input at the rising edge of the SK input clock, and output at its falling edge.
Commands and data are input and output in 8 bits.
2. A microcomputer with a serial port communicates in 8 bits (8 clocks).
This configuration can substantially reduce the number of programs required for the microcomputer.
The advantages are easy programming and a reduced ROM capacity.
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<Remarks>
FAQ No.: 12002
51
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Creator: Takashi Ebisawa
Date: 98/01/13 (Wednesday) 10:51 (modified: 99/01/13(Wednesday))
<Information level>
A:
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Index:
D: Technical terms
<Product>
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Category 1:
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Category 2:
2. Serial EEPROM
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Question:
What is the EEPROM?
Answer:
1. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
-
Why this memory is referred to as “read only” despite the fact that it enables data to be rewritten?
The EEPROM requires a longer time for writing than a RAM, so it is used exclusively for reading.
-
What is the “memory”?
Elements storing data. Data is generally represented by the digits “0” and “1.”
-
What is the “ROM”?
Read Only Memory
Reference: RAM is Random Access read write Memory.
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