INTEL VE28F008

VE28F008
8 MBIT (1 MBIT x 8) FLASH MEMORY
Y
High-Density Symmetrically Blocked
Architecture
Ð Sixteen 64 Kbyte Blocks
Y
Avionics Temperature Range
Ð b 40§ C to a 125§ C
Extended Cycling Capability
Ð 10K Block Erase Cycles
Ð 160K Block Erase
Cycles per Chip
Y
Y
Automated Byte Write and Block Erase
Ð Command User Interface
Ð Status Register
Y
System Performance Enhancements
Ð RY/BY Status Output
Ð Erase Suspend Capability
Y
Very High-Performance Read
Ð 95 ns Maximum Access Time
Y
SRAM-Compatible Write Interface
Y
Hardware Data Protection Feature
Ð Erase/Write Lockout during Power
Transitions
Y
Industry Standard Packaging
Ð 40-Lead TSOP
Y
ETOX TM III Nonvolatile Flash
Technology
Ð 12V Byte Write/Block Erase
Y
Independent Software Vendor Support
Ð Microsoft* Flash File System (FFS)
Intel’s VE28F008 8-Mbit Flash File TM Memory revolutionizes the design of high performance and durable
mass storage memory systems for the Industrial, Avionics and Military markets. With its innovative features
like low power, blocked architecture, high read/write performance, and expanded temperature range, any
design, or mission, is free from the dependence on battery backed up memory or highly sensitive and slow
rotating media drives.
Using the VE28F008 in a PCMCIA 2.1 Flash Memory card, ATA drive or any size or shape module will allow
data, application, or operating systems to be updated or collected anywhere, and at anytime. This data on
demand feature ensures protection from obsolesce through field or in system software updates.
The VE28F008’s highly integrated Command User Interface and Write State Machine, decreases the size and
complexity of system software while providing high read, write and erase performance. The sixteen separately
erasable 64 Kbyte blocks along with a multiple write data protection system, provides assurance that highly
important data will be available when needed.
The VE28F008 is offered in a 40-lead TSOP (Thin Small Outline Package) which is capable of performing in
temperatures from b 40§ C to a 125§ C. It employs advanced CMOS circuitry for systems requiring low power
consumption and noise immunity. The VE28F008’s 95 ns access time provides superior performance when
compared to magnetic mass storage
Manufactured on Intel’s 0.8 micron ETOX TM III process, the VE28F008 provides the highest levels of quality,
reliability and cost effectiveness.
*Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
*Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel products. Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, including infringement of any patent or
copyright, for sale and use of Intel products except as provided in Intel’s Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products. Intel retains the right to make
changes to these specifications at any time, without notice. Microcomputer Products may have minor variations to this specification known as errata.
COPYRIGHT © INTEL CORPORATION, 1995
May 1994
Order Number: 271305-001
VE28F008
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The VE28F008 is a high-performance 8 Mbit
(8,388,608 bit) memory organized as 1 Mbyte
(1,048,576 bytes) of 8 bits each. Sixteen 64 Kbyte
(65,536 byte) blocks are included on the VE28F008.
A memory map is shown in Figure 4 of this specification. A block erase operation erases one of the sixteen blocks of memory in typically 1.6 seconds, independent of the remaining blocks. Each block can
be independently erased and written 10,000 cycles.
Erase Suspend mode allows system software to
suspend block erase to read data or execute code
from any other block of the VE28F008.
The VE28F008 is available in a 40-lead TSOP package. Pinout is shown in Figure 2 of this specification.
The Command User Interface serves as the interface between the microprocessor or microcontroller
and the internal operation of the VE28F008.
Byte Write and Block Erase Automation allow
byte write and block erase operations to be executed using a two-write command sequence to the
Command User Interface. The internal Write State
Machine (WSM) automatically executes the algorithms and timings necessary for byte write and
block erase operations, including verifications,
thereby unburdening the microprocessor or microcontroller. Writing of memory data is performed in
byte increments typically within 9 ms, an 80% improvement over current flash memory products. IPP
byte write and block erase currents are 30 mA
maximum. VPP byte write and block erase voltage is 11.4V to 12.6V.
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The Status Register indicates the status of the
WSM and when the WSM successfully completes
the desired byte write or block erase operation.
The RY/BY output gives an additional indicator of
WSM activity, providing capability for both hardware
signal of status (versus software polling) and status
masking (interrupt masking for background erase,
for example). Status polling using RY/BY minimizes
both CPU overhead and system power consumption. When low, RY/BY indicates that the WSM is
performing a block erase or byte write operation.
RY/BY high indicates that the WSM is ready for new
commands, block erase is suspended or the device
is in deep powerdown mode.
Maximum access time is 95 ns (tACC) over the avionics temperature range ( b 40§ C to a 125§ C) and
over VCC supply voltage range 4.75V to 5.25V. ICC
active current (CMOS Read) is 35 mA maximum
at 8 MHz.
When the CE and RP pins are at VCC, the ICC CMOS
Standby mode is enabled.
A Deep Powerdown mode is enabled when the RP
pin is at GND, minimizing power consumption and
providing write protection. Reset time of 400 ns is
required from RP switching high until outputs are valid to read attempts. Equivalently, the device has a
wake time of 1 ms from RP high until writes to the
Command User Interface are recognized by the
VE28F008. With RP at GND, the WSM is reset and
the Status Register is cleared.
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Figure 1. Block Diagram
Table 1. Pin Description
Symbol
A0 –A19
DQ0 –DQ7
Type
INPUT
Name and Function
ADDRESS INPUTS for memory addresses. Addresses are internally
latched during a write cycle.
INPUT/OUTPUT
DATA INPUT/OUTPUTS: Inputs data and commands during Command
User Interface write cycles; outputs data during memory array, Status
Register and Identifier read cycles. The data pins are active high and
float to tri-state off when the chip is deselected or the outputs are
disabled. Data is internally latched during a write cycle.
CE
INPUT
CHIP ENABLE: Activates the device’s control logic, input buffers,
decoders, and sense amplifiers. CE is active low; CE high deselects the
memory device and reduces power consumption to standby levels.
RP
INPUT
RESET/DEEP POWERDOWN: Puts the device in the deep powerdown
mode. RP is active low. RP high gates normal operation. RP also locks
out block erase or byte write operations when active low, providing data
protection during power transitions. RP active resets internal
automation. Exit from Deep Powerdown sets device to read-array mode.
OE
INPUT
OUTPUT ENABLE: Gates the device’s outputs through the data buffers
during a read cycle. OE is active low.
WE
INPUT
WRITE ENABLE: Controls writes to the Command User Interface and
array blocks. WE is active low. Addresses and data are latched on the
rising edge of the WE pulse.
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Table 1. Pin Description (Continued)
Symbol
Type
Name and Function
RY/BY
OUTPUT
READY/BUSY: Indicates the status of the internal Write State Machine. When
low, it indicates that the WSM is performing a block erase or byte write operation.
RY/BY high indicates that the WSM is ready for new commands, block erase is
suspended or the device is in deep powerdown mode. RY/BY is always active and
does NOT float to tri-state off when the chip is deselected or data outputs are
disabled.
VPP
BLOCK ERASE/BYTE WRITE POWER SUPPLY for erasing blocks of the array
or writing bytes of each block.
NOTE:
With VPP k VPPLMAX, memory contents cannot be altered.
VCC
DEVICE POWER SUPPLY (5V g 5%)
GND
GROUND
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Figure 2. TSOP Pinout
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Figure 3. VE28F008 Array Interface to Intel386 TM SL Microprocessor Superset through PI Bus
(Including RY/BY Masking and Selective Powerdown), for DRAM Backup during System SUSPEND,
Resident O/S and Applications and Motherboard Solid-State Disk.
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The VE28F008 includes on-chip write automation to
manage write and erase functions. The Write State
Machine allows for: 100% TTL-level control inputs,
fixed power supplies during block erasure and byte
write, and minimal processor overhead with RAMlike interface timings.
After initial device powerup, or after return from
deep powerdown mode (see Bus Operations), the
VE28F008 functions as a read-only memory. Manipulation of external memory-control pins allow array
read, standby and output disable operations. Both
Status Register and intelligent identifier can
also be accessed through the Command User Interface when VPP e VPPL.
This same subset of operations is also available
when high voltage is applied to the VPP pin. In addition, high voltage on VPP enables successful block
erasure and byte writing of the device. All functions
associated with altering memory contentsÐbyte
write, block erase, status and intelligent identifierÐ
are accessed via the Command User Interface and
verified thru the Status Register.
Commands are written using standard microprocessor write timings. Command User Interface contents
serve as input to the WSM, which controls the block
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erase and byte write circuitry. Write cycles also internally latch addresses and data needed for byte write
or block erase operations. With the appropriate command written to the register, standard microprocessor read timings output array data, access the intelligent identifier codes, or output byte write and block
erase status for verification.
Interface software to initiate and poll progress of internal byte write and block erase can be stored in
any of the VE28F008 blocks. This code is copied to,
and executed from, system RAM during actual flash
memory update. After successful completion of byte
write and/or block erase, code/data reads from the
VE28F008 are again possible via the Read Array
command. Erase suspend/resume capability allows
system software to suspend block erase to read
data and execute code from any other block.
FFFFF
F0000
EFFFF
E0000
DFFFF
D0000
CFFFF
C0000
BFFFF
B0000
AFFFF
A0000
9FFFF
90000
8FFFF
80000
7FFFF
70000
6FFFF
60000
5FFFF
50000
4FFFF
40000
3FFFF
30000
2FFFF
20000
1FFFF
10000
0FFFF
00000
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
An on-chip state machine controls block erase and
byte write, freeing the system processor for other
tasks. After receiving the Erase Setup and Erase
Confirm commands, the state machine controls
block pre-conditioning and erase, returning progress
via the Status Register and RY/BY output. Byte
write is similarly controlled, after destination address
and expected data are supplied. The program and
erase algorithms of past Intel Flash memories are
now regulated by the state machine, including pulse
repetition where required and internal verification
and margining of data.
Data Protection
Depending on the application, the system designer
may choose to make the VPP power supply switchable (available only when memory byte writes/block
erases are required) or hardwired to VPPH. When
VPP e VPPL, memory contents cannot be altered.
The VE28F008 Command User Interface architecture provides protection from unwanted byte write or
block erase operations even when high voltage is
applied to VPP. Additionally, all functions are disabled whenever VCC is below the write lockout voltage VLKO, or when RP is at VIL. The VE28F008 accommodates either design practice and encourages
optimization of the processor-memory interface.
The two-step byte write/block erase Command User
Interface write sequence provides additional software write protection.
64 Kbyte Block
BUS OPERATION
64 Kbyte Block
Flash memory reads, erases and writes in-system
via the local CPU. All bus cycles to or from the flash
memory conform to standard microprocessor bus
cycles.
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
64 Kbyte Block
Figure 4. Memory Map
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Command User Interface and Write
Automation
Read
The VE28F008 has three read modes. The memory
can be read from any of its blocks, and information
can be read from the intelligent identifier or Status
Register. VPP can be at either VPPL or VPPH.
The first task is to write the appropriate read mode
command to the Command User Interface (array, intelligent identifier, or Status Register). The
VE28F008 automatically resets to Read Array mode
upon initial device powerup or after exit from deep
powerdown. The VE28F008 has four control pins,
two of which must be logically active to obtain
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Table 2. Bus Operations
Mode
Notes
RP
CE
OE
WE
A0
VPP
DQ0–7
RY/BY
1, 2, 3
VIH
VIL
VIL
VIH
X
X
DOUT
X
Output Disable
3
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIH
X
X
High Z
X
Standby
3
VIH
VIH
X
X
X
X
High Z
X
Read
PowerDown
VIL
X
X
X
X
X
High Z
VOH
Intelligent Identifier (Mfr)
VIH
VIL
VIL
VIH
VIL
X
89H
VOH
VIH
VIL
VIL
VIH
VIH
X
A2H
VOH
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
X
X
DIN
X
Intelligent Identifier (Device)
Write
3, 4, 5
NOTES:
1. Refer to DC Characteristics. When VPP e VPPL, memory contents can be read but not written or erased.
2. X can be VIL or VIH for control pins and addresses, and VPPL or VPPH for VPP. See DC Characteristics for VPPL and VPPH
voltages.
3. RY/BY is VOL when the Write State Machine is executing internal block erase or byte write algorithms. It is VOH when the
WSM is not busy, in Erase Suspend mode or deep powerdown mode.
4. Command writes involving block erase or byte write are only successfully executed when VPP e VPPH.
5. Refer to Table 3 for valid DIN during a write operation.
data at the outputs. Chip Enable (CE) is the device
selection control, and when active enables the selected memory device. Output Enable (OE) is the
data input/output (DQ0 –DQ7) direction control, and
when active drives data from the selected memory
onto the I/O bus. RP and WE must also be at VIH.
Figure 8 illustrates read bus cycle waveforms.
off all internal circuits. The VE28F008 requires time
tPHQV (see AC Characteristics-Read-Only Operations) after return from powerdown until initial memory access outputs are valid. After this wakeup interval, normal operation is restored. The Command
User Interface is reset to Read Array mode, and the
upper 5 bits of the Status Register are cleared to
value 10000, upon return to normal operation.
Output Disable
During block erase or byte write modes, RP at a logic-low level (VIL) will abort either operation. Memory
contents of the block being altered are no longer
valid as the data will be partially written or erased.
Time tPHWL after RP goes to logic-high (VIH) is required before another command can be written.
With OE at a logic-high level (VIH), the device outputs are disabled. Output pins (DQ0 –DQ7) are
placed in a high-impedance state.
Standby
CE at a logic-high level (VIH) places the VE28F008
in standby mode. Standby operation disables much
of the VE28F008’s circuitry and substantially reduces device power consumption. The outputs (DQ0 –
DQ7) are placed in a high-impedence state independent of the status of OE. If the VE28F008 is deselected during block erase or byte write, the device
will continue functioning and consuming normal active power until the operation completes.
Deep Power-Down
The VE28F008 offers a deep powerdown feature,
entered when RP is at VIL. During read modes, RP at
a logic-low level (VIL) deselects the memory, places
output drivers in a high-impedence state and turns
Intelligent Identifier Operation
The intelligent identifier operation outputs the manufacturer code, 89H; and the device code, A2H for
the VE28F008. The system CPU can then automatically match the device with its proper block erase
and byte write algorithms.
The manufacturer and device codes are read via the
Command User Interface. Following a write of 90H
to the Command User Interface, a read from address location 00000H outputs the manufacturer
code (89H). A read from address location 00001H
outputs the device code (A2H). It is not necessary to
have high voltage applied to VPP to read the intelligent identifier from the Command User Interface.
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Table 3. Command Definitions
Command
Bus
First Bus Cycle
Second Bus Cycle
Cycles Notes
Req’d
Operation Address Data Operation Address Data
Read Array/Reset
1
1
Intelligent Identifier
3
2, 3, 4
Write
X
90H
Read
IA
IID
Read Status Register
2
3
Write
X
70H
Read
X
SRD
Write
X
50H
2
Write
BA
20H
Write
BA
D0H
Clear Status Register
1
Erase Setup/Erase Confirm
2
Write
X
FFH
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume
2
Write
X
B0H
Write
X
D0H
Byte Write Setup/Write
2
2, 3, 5
Write
WA
40H
Write
WA
WD
Alternate Byte Write Setup/Write
2
2, 3, 5
Write
WA
10H
Write
WA
WD
NOTES:
1. Bus operations are defined in Table 2.
2. IA e Identifier Address: 00H for manufacturer code, 01H for device code.
BA e Address within the block being erased.
WA e Address of memory location to be written.
3. SRD e Data read from Status Register. See Table 4 for a description of the Status Register bits.
WD e Data to be written at location WA. Data is latched on the rising edge of WE.
IID e Data read from intelligent identifiers.
4. Following the intelligent identifier command, two read operations access manufacture and device codes.
5. Either 40H or 10H are recognized by the WSM as the Byte Write Setup command.
6. Commands other than those shown above are reserved by Intel for future device implementations and should not be
used.
Write
Writes to the Command User Interface enable reading of device data and intelligent identifier. They also
control inspection and clearing of the Status Register. Additionally, when VPP e VPPH, the Command
User Interface controls block erasure and byte write.
The contents of the interface register serve as input
to the internal write state machine.
The Command User Interface itself does not occupy
an addressable memory location. The interface register is a latch used to store the command and address and data information needed to execute the
command. Erase Setup and Erase Confirm commands require both appropriate command data and
an address within the block to be erased. The Byte
Write Setup command requires both appropriate
command data and the address of the location to be
written, while the Byte Write command consists of
the data to be written and the address of the location to be written.
The Command User Interface is written by bringing
WE to a logic-low level (VIL) while CE is low. Addresses and data are latched on the rising edge of
WE. Standard microprocessor write timings are
used.
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Refer to AC Write Characteristics and the AC Waveforms for Write Operations, Figure 9, for specific timing parameters.
COMMAND DEFINITIONS
When VPPL is applied to the VPP pin, read operations from the Status Register, intelligent identifier,
or array blocks are enabled. Placing VPPH on VPP
enables successful byte write and block erase operations as well.
Device operations are selected by writing specific
commands into the Command User Interface. Table
3 defines the VE28F008 commands.
Read Array Command
Upon initial device powerup and after exit from deep
powerdown mode, the VE28F008 defaults to Read
Array mode. This operation is also initiated by writing
FFH into the Command User Interface. Microprocessor read cycles retrieve array data. The device remains enabled for reads until the Command User
Interface contents are altered. Once the internal
Write State Machine has started a block erase or
byte write operation, the device will not recognize
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Table 4. Status Register Definitions
WSMS
ESS
ES
BWS
7
6
5
4
SR.7 e WRITE STATE MACHINE STATUS
1 e Ready
0 e Busy
SR.6 e ERASE SUSPEND STATUS
1 e Erase Suspended
0 e Erase in Progress/Completed
SR.5 e ERASE STATUS
1 e Error in Block Erasure
0 e Successful Block Erase
SR.4 e BYTE WRITE STATUS
1 e Error in Byte Write
0 e Successful Byte Write
SR.3 e VPP STATUS
1 e VPP Low Detect; Operation Abort
0 e VPP OK
SR.2–SR.0 e RESERVED FOR FUTURE
ENHANCEMENTS
These bits are reserved for future use and
should be masked out when polling the Status
Register.
the Read Array command, until the WSM has completed its operation. The Read Array command is
functional when VPP e VPPL or VPPH.
Intelligent Identifier Command
The VE28F008 contains an intelligent identifier operation, initiated by writing 90H into the Command
User Interface. Following the command write, a read
cycle from address 00000H retrieves the manufacturer code of 89H. A read cycle from address 01H
returns the device code of A2H. To terminate the
operation, it is necessary to write another valid command into the register. Like the Read Array command, the intelligent identifier command is functional
when VPP e VPPL or VPPH.
Read Status Register Command
The VE28F008 contains a Status Register which
may be read to determine when a byte write or block
erase operation is complete, and whether that operation completed successfully. The Status Register
may be read at any time by writing the Read Status
Register command (70H) to the Command User Interface. After writing this command, all subsequent
read operations output data from the Status Register, until another valid command is written to the
VPPS
R
R
R
3
2
1
0
NOTES:
RY/BY or the Write State Machine Status bit must first
be checked to determine byte write or block erase completion, before the Byte Write or Erase Status bit are
checked for success.
If the Byte Write AND Erase Status bits are set to ‘‘1’’s
during a block erase attempt, an improper command sequence was entered. Attempt the operation again.
If VPP low status is detected, the Status Register must be
cleared before another byte write or block erase operation is attempted.
The VPP Status bit, unlike an A/D converter, does not
provide continuous indication of VPP level. The WSM interrogates the VPP level only after the byte write or block
erase command sequences have been entered and informs the system if VPP has not been switched on. The
VPP Status bit is not guaranteed to report accurate feedback between VPPL and VPPH.
Command User Interface. The contents of the
Status Register are latched on the falling edge of OE
or CE, whichever occurs last in the read cycle. OE or
CE must be toggled to VIH before further reads to
update the Status Register latch. The Read Status
Register command functions when VPP e VPPL or
VPPH.
Clear Status Register Command
The Erase Status and Byte Write Status bits are set
to ‘‘1’’s by the Write State Machine and can only be
reset by the Clear Status Register Command. These
bits indicate various failure conditions (see Table 4).
By allowing system software to control the resetting
of these bits, several operations may be performed
(such as cumulatively writing several bytes or erasing multiple blocks in sequence). The Status Register may then be polled to determine if an error occurred during that sequence. This adds flexibility to
the way the device may be used.
Additionally, the VPP Status bit (SR.3) MUST be reset by system software before further byte writes or
block erases are attempted. To clear the Status
Register, the Clear Status Register command (50H)
is written to the Command User Interface. The Clear
Status Register command is functional when VPP e
VPPL or VPPH.
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Erase Setup/Erase Confirm
Commands
Erase is executed one block at a time, initiated by a
two-cycle command sequence. An Erase Setup
command (20H) is first written to the Command User
Interface, followed by the Erase Confirm command
(D0H). These commands require both appropriate
sequencing and an address within the block to be
erased to FFH. Block preconditioning, erase and
verify are all handled internally by the Write State
Machine, invisible to the system. After the two-command erase sequence is written to it, the VE28F008
automatically outputs Status Register data when
read (see Figure 6; Block Erase Flowchart). The
CPU can detect the completion of the erase event
by analyzing the output of the RY/BY pin, or the
WSM Status bit of the Status Register.
When erase is completed, the Erase Status bit
should be checked. If erase error is detected, the
Status Register should be cleared. The Command
User Interface remains in Read Status Register
mode until further commands are issued to it.
This two-step sequence of set-up followed by execution ensures that memory contents are not accidentally erased. Also, reliable block erasure can only
occur when VPP e VPPH. In the absence of this high
voltage, memory contents are protected against erasure. If block erase is attempted while VPP e VPPL,
the VPP Status bit will be set to ‘‘1’’. Erase attempts
while VPPL k VPP k VPPH produce spurious results
and should not be attempted.
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume
Commands
The Erase Suspend command allows block erase
interruption in order to read data from another block
of memory. Once the erase process starts, writing
the Erase Suspend command (B0H) to the Command User Interface requests that the WSM suspend the erase sequence at a predetermined point
in the erase algorithm. The VE28F008 continues to
output Status Register data when read, after the
Erase Suspend command is written to it. Polling the
WSM status and Erase Suspend status bits will determine when the erase operation has been suspended (both will be set to ‘‘1’’). RY/BY will also
transition to VOH.
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At this point, a Read Array command can be written
to the Command User Interface to read data from
blocks other than that which is suspended. The only
other valid commands at this time are Read Status
Register (70H) and Erase Resume (D0H), at which
time the WSM will continue with the erase process.
The Erase Suspend status and WSM status bits of
the Status Register will be automatically cleared and
RY/BY will return to VOL. After the Erase Resume
command is written to it, the VE28F008 automatically outputs Status Register data when read (see Figure 7; Erase Suspend/Resume Flowchart). VPP
must remain at VPPH while the VE28F008 is in Erase
Suspend.
Byte Write Setup/Write Commands
Byte write is executed by a two-command sequence.
The Byte Write Setup command (40H) is written to
the Command User Interface, followed by a second
write specifying the address and data (latched on
the rising edge of WE) to be written. The WSM then
takes over, controlling the byte write and write verify
algorithms internally. After the two-command byte
write sequence is written to it, the VE28F008 automatically outputs Status Register data when read
(see Figure 5; Byte Write Flowchart). The CPU can
detect the completion of the byte write event by analyzing the output of the RY/BY pin, or the WSM
status bit of the Status Register. Only the Read
Status Register command is valid while byte write is
active.
When byte write is complete, the Byte Write status
bit should be checked. If byte write error is detected,
the Status Register should be cleared. The internal
WSM verify only detects errors for ‘‘1’’s that do not
successfully write to ‘‘0’’s. The Command User Interface remains in Read Status Register mode until
further commands are issued to it. If byte write is
attempted while VPP e VPPL, the VPP Status bit will
be set to ‘‘1’’. Byte write attempts while
VPPL k VPP k VPPH
produce spurious results and should not be attempted.
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EXTENDED BLOCK ERASE/BYTE
WRITE CYCLING
Intel has designed extended cycling capability into
its ETOX flash memory technologies. The
VE28F008 is designed for 10,000 byte write/block
erase cycles on each of the sixteen 64 Kbyte blocks.
Low electric fields, advanced oxides and minimal oxide area per cell subjected to the tunneling electric
field combine to greatly reduce oxide stress and the
probability of failure. A 20 Mbyte solid-state drive using an array of VE28F008s has a MTBF (Mean Time
Between Failure) of 3.33 million hours(1).
Erase typically takes 1.6 seconds per block. The
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume command sequence
allows suspension of this erase operation to read
data from a block other than that in which erase is
being performed. A system software flowchart is
shown in Figure 7.
The entire sequence is performed with VPP at VPPH.
Abort occurs when RP transitions to VIL or VPP falls
to VPPL, while erase is in progress. Block data is
partially erased by this operation, and a repeat of
erase is required to obtain a fully erased block.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
AUTOMATED BYTE WRITE
The VE28F008 integrates the Quick-Pulse programming algorithm of prior Intel Flash devices on-chip,
using the Command User Interface, Status Register
and Write State Machine (WSM). On-chip integration
dramatically simplifies system software and provides
processor interface timings to the Command User
Interface and Status Register. WSM operation, internal verify and VPP high voltage presence are monitored and reported via the RY/BY output and appropriate Status Register bits. Figure 5 shows a system
software flowchart for device byte write. The entire
sequence is performed with VPP at VPPH. Byte write
abort occurs when RP transitions to VIL, or VPP
drops to VPPL. Although the WSM is halted, byte
data is partially written at the location where byte
write was aborted. Block erasure, or a repeat of byte
write, is required to initialize this data to a known
value.
Three-Line Output Control
AUTOMATED BLOCK ERASE
RY/BY and Byte Write/Block Erase
Polling
As above, the Quick-Erase algorithm of prior Intel
Flash devices is now implemented internally, including all preconditioning of block data. WSM operation, erase success and VPP high voltage presence
are monitored and reported through RY/BY and the
Status Register. Additionally, if a command other
than Erase Confirm is written to the device following
Erase Setup, both the Erase Status and Byte Write
Status bits will be set to ‘‘1’’s. When issuing the
Erase Setup and Erase Confirm commands, they
should be written to an address within the address
range of the block to be erased. Figure 6 shows a
system software flowchart for block erase.
The VE28F008 will often be used in large memory
arrays. Intel provides three control inputs to accommodate multiple memory connections. Three-line
control provides for:
a) lowest possible memory power dissipation
b) complete assurance that data bus contention will
not occur
To efficiently use these control inputs, an address
decoder should enable CE, while OE should be connected to all memory devices and the system’s
READ control line. This assures that only selected
memory devices have active outputs while deselected memory devices are in Standby Mode. Finally,
RP should either be tied to the system RESET, or
connected to VCC if unused.
RY/BY is a full CMOS output that provides a hardware method of detecting byte write and block erase
completion. It transitions low time tWHRL after a
write or erase command sequence is written to the
VE28F008, and returns to VOH when the WSM has
finished executing the internal algorithm.
RY/BY can be connected to the interrupt input of
the system CPU or controller. It is active at all times,
not tri-stated if the VE28F008 CE or OE inputs are
brought to VIH. RY/BY is also VOH when the device
is in Erase Suspend or deep powerdown modes.
(1)Assumptions: 10 Kbyte file written every 10 minutes. (20 Mbyte array)/(10 Kbyte file) e 2,000 file writes before erase required.
(2000 files writes/erase) c (10,000 cycles per VE28F008 block) e 20 million file writes.
(20 c 106 file writes) c (10 min/write) c (1 hr/60 min) e 3.33 c 106 MTBF.
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VE28F008
Bus
Operation
Command
Comments
Write
Byte Write
Setup
Data e 40H (10H)
Address e Byte to be written
Write
Byte Write
Data to be written
Address e Byte to be written
Standby/Read
271305 – 4
Check RY/BY
VOH e Ready, VOL e Busy
or
Read Status Register
Check SR.7
1 e Ready, 0 e Busy
Toggle OE or CE to update
Status Register
Repeat for subsequent bytes
Full status check can be done after each byte or after a
sequence of bytes
Write FFH after the last byte write operation to reset the
device to Ready Array Mode
FULL STATUS CHECK PROCEDURE
Bus
Operation
Command
Comments
Optional
Read
CPU may already have read
Status Register data in WSM
Ready polling above
Standby
Check SR.3
1 e VPP Low Detect
Standby
Check SR.4
1 e Byte Write Error
SR.3 MUST be cleared, if set during a byte write attempt,
before further attempts are allowed by the Write State
Machine.
271305 – 5
SR.4 is only cleared by the Clear Status Register Command,
in cases where multiple bytes are written before full status is
checked.
If error is detected, clear the Status Register before
attempting retry or other error recovery.
Figure 5. Automated Byte Write Flowchart
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VE28F008
Bus
Operation
Command
Comments
Write
Erase
Setup
Data e 20H
Address e Within block to be
erased
Write
Erase
Data e D0H
Address e Within block to be
erased
Standby/Read
271305 – 6
Check RY/BY
VOH e Ready, VOL e Busy
or
Read Status Register
Check SR.7
1 e Ready, 0 e Busy
Toggle OE or CE to update
Status Register
Repeat for subsequent bytes
Full status check can be done after each block or after a
sequence of blocks
Write FFH after the last block erase operation to reset the
device to Ready Array Mode
FULL STATUS CHECK PROCEDURE
Bus
Operation
Command
Comments
Optional
Read
CPU may already have read
Status Register data in WSM
Ready polling above
Standby
Check SR.3
1 e VPP Low Detect
Standby
Check SR.4,5
Both 1 e Command Sequence
Error
Standby
Check SR.5
1 e Block Erase Error
SR.3 MUST be cleared, if set during a block erase attempt,
before further attempts are allowed by the Write State
Machine
271305 – 7
SR.5 is only cleared by the Clear Status Register Command,
in cases where multiple blocks are erased before full status is
checked.
If error is detected, clear the Status Register before
attempting retry or other error recovery.
Figure 6. Automated Block Erase Flowchart
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VE28F008
Bus
Operation
Command
Comments
Write
Erase
Suspend
Data e B0H
Write
Read
Status Register
Data e 70H
Standby/
Read
Check RY/BY
VOH e Ready, VOL e
Busy or Read Status
Register
Check SR.7
1 e Ready, 0 e Busy
Toggle OE or CE to Update
Status Register
Standby
271305 – 8
Write
Check SR.6
1 e Suspended
Read Array
Read
Write
Read array data from block
other than that being
erased.
Erase Resume
Figure 7. Erase Suspend/Resume Flowchart
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Data e FFH
Data e D0H
VE28F008
Power Supply Decoupling
Flash memory power switching characteristics require careful device decoupling. System designers
are interested in 3 supply current issues; standby
current levels (ISB), active current levels (ICC) and
transient peaks produced by falling and rising edges
of CE. Transient current magnitudes depend on the
device outputs’ capacitive and inductive loading.
Two-line control and proper decoupling capacitor
selection will suppress transient voltage peaks.
Each device should have a 0.1 mF ceramic capacitor
connected between each VCC and GND, and between its VPP and GND. These high frequency, low
inherent-inductance capacitors should be placed as
close as possible to package leads. Additionally, for
every 8 devices, a 4.7 mF electrolytic capacitor
should be placed at the array’s power supply connection between VCC and GND. The bulk capacitor
will overcome voltage slumps caused by PC board
trace inductances.
VPP Trace on Printed Circuit Boards
Writing flash memories, while they reside in the target system, requires that the printed circuit board
designer pay attention to the VPP power supply
trace. The VPP pin supplies the memory cell current
for writing and erasing. Use similar trace widths and
layout considerations given to the VCC power bus.
Adequate VPP supply traces and decoupling will decrease VPP voltage spikes and overshoots.
VCC, VPP, RP Transitions and the
Command/Status Registers
Byte write and block erase completion are not guaranteed if VPP drops below VPPH. If the VPP Status bit
of the Status Register (SR.3) is set to ‘‘1’’, a Clear
Status Register command MUST be issued before
further byte write/block erase attempts are allowed
by the WSM. Otherwise, the Byte Write (SR.4) or
Erase (SR.5) Status bits of the Status Register will
be set to ‘‘1’’s if error is detected. RP transitions to
VIL during byte write and block erase also abort the
operations. Data is partially altered in either case,
and the command sequence must be repeated after
normal operation is restored. Device poweroff, or RP
transitions to VIL, clear the Status Register to initial
value 10000 for the upper 5 bits.
The Command User Interface latches commands as
issued by system software and is not altered by VPP
or CE transitions or WSM actions. Its state upon
powerup, after exit from deep powerdown or after
VCC transitions below VLKO, is Read Array Mode.
After byte write or block erase is complete, even
after VPP transitions down to VPPL, the Command
User Interface must be reset to Read Array mode via
the Read Array command if access to the memory
array is desired.
Power Up/Down Protection
The VE28F008 is designed to offer protection
against accidental block erasure or byte writing during power transitions. Upon power-up, the
VE28F008 is indifferent as to which power supply,
VPP or VCC, powers up first. Power supply sequencing is not required. Internal circuitry in the VE28F008
ensures that the Command User Interface is reset to
the Read Array mode on power up.
A system designer must guard against spurious
writes for VCC voltages above VLKO when VPP is
active. Since both WE and CE must be low for a
command write, driving either to VIH will inhibit
writes. The Command User Interface architecture
provides an added level of protection since alteration of memory contents only occurs after successful completion of the two-step command sequences.
Finally, the device is disabled until RP is brought to
VIH, regardless of the state of its control inputs. This
provides an additional level of memory protection.
Power Dissipation
When designing portable systems, designers must
consider battery power consumption not only during
device operation, but also for data retention during
system idle time. Flash nonvolatility increases usable battery life, because the VE28F008 does not
consume any power to retain code or data when the
system is off.
In addition, the VE28F008’s deep powerdown mode
ensures extremely low power dissipation even when
system power is applied. For example, portable PCs
and other power sensitive applications, using an array of VE28F008s for solid-state storage, can lower
RP to VIL in standby or sleep modes, reducing power consumption. If access to the VE28F008 is again
needed, the part can again be read, following the
tPHQV and tPHWL wakeup cycles required after RP is
first raised back to VIH. See AC CharacteristicsÐ
Read-Only and Write Operations and Figures 10 and
11 for more information.
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VE28F008
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
Operating TemperatureÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀ b 40§ C to a 125§ C
Temperature Under BiasÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀ b 40§ C to a 125§ C
Storage Temperature ÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀ b 65§ C to a 125§ C
Voltage on Any Pin
(except VCC and VPP)
with Respect to GND ÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀ b 2.0V to a 7.0V(1)
VPP Program Voltage with
Respect to GND during
Block Erase/Byte Write ÀÀÀ b 2.0V to a 14.0V(1, 2)
NOTICE: This data sheet contains preliminary information on new products in production. The specifications are subject to change without notice. Verify with
your local Intel Sales office that you have the latest
data sheet before finalizing a design.
*WARNING: Stressing the device beyond the ‘‘Absolute
Maximum Ratings’’ may cause permanent damage.
These are stress ratings only. Operation beyond the
‘‘Operating Conditions’’ is not recommended and extended exposure beyond the ‘‘Operating Conditions’’
may affect device reliability.
VCC Supply Voltage
with Respect to GND ÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀ b 2.0V to a 7.0V(1)
Output Short Circuit CurrentÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀ100 mA(3)
NOTES:
1. Minimum DC voltage is b0.5V on input/output pins. During transitions, this level may undershoot to b2.0V for periods
k 20 ns. Maximum DC voltage on input/output pins is VCC a 0.5V which, during transitions, may overshoot to VCC a 2.0V
for periods k20 ns.
2. Maximum DC voltage on VPP may overshoot to a 14.0V for periods k20 ns.
3. Output shorted for no more than one second. No more than one output shorted at a time.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Min
Max
Unit
TC
Symbol
Operating Temperature
Parameter
b 40
a 125
§C
VCC
VCC Supply Voltage (10%)
4.75
5.25
V
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol
Parameter
Notes
Min
Max
Unit
Test Conditions
ILI
Input Load Current
1
g 1.0
mA
VCC e VCC Max
VIN e VCC or GND
ILO
Output Load Current
1
g 10
mA
VCC e VCC Max
VOUT e VCC or GND
ICCS
VCC Standby Current
1, 3
2.0
mA
VCC e VCC Max
CE e RP e VIH
ICCD
VCC Deep Powerdown
Current
1
ICCR
VCC Read Current
1
16
See Figure 8
VCC e VCC Max
CE e RP e VCC g 0.2V
See Figure 9
RP e GND g 0.2V
IOUT (RY/BY) e 0 mA
35
mA
VCC e VCC Max, CE e GND,
f e 8 MHz, IOUT e 0 mA,
CMOS Inputs
50
mA
VCC e VCC Max, CE e VIL,
f e 8 MHz, IOUT e 0 mA,
TTL Inputs
VE28F008
DC CHARACTERISTICS (Continued)
Symbol
Parameter
Notes
Min
Max
Unit
Test Conditions
ICCW
VCC Byte Write Current
1
30
mA
Byte Write In Progress
ICCE
VCC Block Erase Current
1
30
mA
Block Erase In Progress
ICCES
VCC Erase Suspend Current
1, 2
10
mA
Block Erase Suspended
CE e VIH
IPPS
VPP Standby Current
1
g 15
mA
VPP s VCC
200
mA
VPP l VCC
IPPD
VPP Deep Powerdown
Current
1
20
mA
RP e GND g 0.2V
IPPW
VPP Write Current
1
30
mA
VPP e VPPH
Byte Write in Progress
IPPE
VPP Block Erase Current
1
30
mA
VPP e VPPH
Block Write in Progress
IPPES
VPP Erase Suspend
Current
1
200
mA
VPP e VPPH
Block Erase Suspended
VIL
Input Low Voltage
b 0.5
0.8
V
VIH
Input High Voltage
2.0
VCC a 0.5
V
VOL
Output Low Voltage
3
0.45
V
VCC e VCC Min
IOL e 5.8 mA
VOH
Output High Voltage
3
2.4
V
VCC e VCC Min
IOH e b 2.5 mA
VPPL
VPP during Normal
Operations
4
0.0
6.5
V
VPPH
VPP during Erase/Write
Operations
11.4
12.6
V
VLKO
VCC Erase/Write Lock
Voltage
1.8
CAPACITANCE(5)
Symbol
V
TA e 25§ C, f e 1 MHz
Typ
Max
Unit
CIN
Input Capacitance
Parameter
6
8
pF
VIN e 0V
Conditions
COUT
Output Capacitance
8
12
pF
VOUT e 0V
NOTES:
1. All currents are in RMS unless otherwise noted.
2. ICCES is specified with the device deselected. If the VE28F008 is read while in Erase Suspend Mode, current draw is the
sum of ICCES and ICCR.
3. Includes RY/BY.
4. Block Erases/Byte Writes are inhibited when VPP e VPPL and not guaranteed in the range between VPPH and VPPL.
5. Sampled, not 100% tested.
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271305 – 15
NOTE:
100 mA at a 125§ C max. All other values are typical.
Figure 8. VE28F008 ICCS vs Temp
271305 – 16
NOTE:
100 mA at a 125§ C max. All other values are typical.
Figure 9. VE28F008 ICCD vs Temp
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VE28F008
AC INPUT/OUTPUT REFERENCE WAVEFORM
AC TESTING LOAD CIRCUIT
271305 – 9
AC test inputs are driven at 3.0V for a Logic ‘‘1’’ and 0.0V for a Logic ‘‘0’’.
Input timing begins, and output timing ends at 1.5V. Input rise and fall times
(10% to 90%) k 10 ns.
271305 – 10
CL e 30 pF
CL Includes Jig Capacitance
RL e 3.3 kX
AC CHARACTERISTICSÐRead-Only Operations(1, 4)
Symbol
Parameter
Notes
tAVAV
tRC
Read Cycle Time
tAVQV
tACC
Address to Output Display
tELQV
tCE
CE to Output Delay
tPHQV
tPWH
RP High to Output Delay
tGLQV
tOE
OE to Output Delay
2
tELQX
tLZ
CE to Output Low Z
3
tEHQZ
tHZ
CE High to Output High Z
3
tGLQX
tOLZ
OE to Output Low Z
3
tGHQZ
tDF
OE High to Output High Z
3
tOH
Output Hold from Addresses,
CE or OE Change, Whichever
is First
3
VE28F008-95(4)
Min
Max
95
2
Unit
ns
95
ns
95
ns
400
ns
60
ns
0
ns
55
0
ns
ns
30
0
ns
ns
NOTES:
1. See AC Input/Output Reference Waveform for timing measurements.
2. OE may be delayed up to tCE – tOE after the falling edge of CE without impact on tCE.
3. Sampled, not 100% tested.
4. See AC Input/Output Reference Waveforms and AC Testing Load Circuits for testing characteristics.
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271305– 11
VE28F008
Figure 10. AC Waveform for Read Operations
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VE28F008
AC CHARACTERISTICSÐWrite Operations(1, 7)
Symbol
Parameter
Notes
VE28F008-95(7)
Min
Max
Unit
tAVAV
tWC
Write Cycle Time
tPHWL
tPS
RP High Recovery to WE Going Low
tELWL
tCS
CE Setup to WE Going Low
tWLWH
tWP
WE Pulse Width
tVPWH
tVPS
VPP Setup to WE Going High
tAVWH
tAS
Address Setup to WE Going High
3
40
ns
tDVWH
tDS
Data Setup to WE Going High
4
40
ns
tWHDX
tDH
Data Hold from WE High
5
ns
tWHAX
tAH
Address Hold from WE High
5
ns
tWHEH
tCH
CE Hold from WE High
10
ns
tWHWL
tWPH
WE Pulse Width High
30
ns
2
2
95
ns
1
ms
10
ns
40
ns
100
ns
tWHRL
WE High to RY/BY Going Low
tWHQV1
Duration of Byte Write Operation
5, 6
6
ms
tWHQV2
Duration of Block Erase Operation
5, 6
0.3
sec
tWHGL
Write Recovery before Read
0
ms
0
ns
tQVVL
tVPH
VPP Hold from Valid SRD, RY/BY High
100
2, 6
ns
NOTES:
1. Read timing characteristics during erase and byte write operations are the same as during read-only operations. Refer to
AC Characteristics for Read-Only Operations.
2. Sampled, not 100% tested.
3. Refer to Table 3 for valid AIN for byte write or block erasure.
4. Refer to Table 3 for valid DIN for byte write or block erasure.
5. The on-chip Write State Machine incorporates all byte write and block erase system functions and overhead of standard
Intel flash memory, including byte program and verify (byte write) and block precondition, precondition verify, erase and
erase verify (block erase).
6. Byte write and block erase durations are measured to completion (SR.7 e 1, RY/BY e VOH). VPP should be held at
VPPH until determination of byte write/block erase success (SR.3/4/5 e 0)
7. See AC Input/Output Reference Waveforms and AC Testing Load Circuits for testing characteristics.
BLOCK ERASE AND BYTE WRITE PERFORMANCE
Parameter
Notes
Block Erase Time
Block Write Time
VE28F008-95
Min
Unit
Typ
Max
1, 2
1.6
10
sec
1, 2
0.6
2.1
sec
NOTES:
1. 25§ C, 12.0 VPP.
2. Excludes System-Level Overhead.
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271305– 12
VE28F008
Figure 11. AC Waveform for Write Operations
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VE28F008
ALTERNATIVE CE-CONTROLLED WRITES(1)
Symbol
Parameter
Notes
VE28F008-95(6)
Min
Max
Unit
tAVAV
tWC
Write Cycle Time
tPHEL
tPS
RP High Recovery to CE Going Low
tWLEL
tWS
WE Setup to CE Going Low
tELEH
tCP
CE Pulse Width
tVPEH
tVPS
VPP Setup to CE Going High
tAVEH
tAS
Address Setup to CE Going High
3
40
ns
tDVEH
tDS
Data Setup to CE Going High
4
40
ns
tEHDX
tDH
Data Hold from CE High
5
ns
tEHAX
tAH
Address Hold from CE High
5
ns
tEHWH
tWH
WE Hold from CE High
0
ns
tEHEL
tEPH
CE Pulse Width High
25
ns
2
2
95
ns
1
ms
0
ns
50
ns
100
ns
tEHRL
CE High to RY/BY Going Low
tEHQV1
Duration of Byte Write Operation
5
6
ms
tEHQV2
Duration of Block Erase Operation
5
0.3
sec
tEHGL
Write Recovery before Read
0
ms
0
ns
tQVVL
tVPH
VPP Hold from Valid SRD, RY/BY High
100
2, 5
ns
NOTES:
1. Chip-Enable Controlled Writes: Write operations are driven by the valid combination of CE and WE. In systems where CE
defines the write pulsewidth (within a longer WE timing waveform), all setup, hold and inactive WE times should be measured relative to the CE waveform.
2. Sampled, not 100% tested.
3. Refer to Table 3 for valid AIN for byte write or block erasure.
4. Refer to Table 3 for valid DIN for byte write or block erasure.
5. Byte write and block erase durations are measured to completion (SR.7 e 1, RY/BY e VOH). VPP should be held at
VPPH until determination of byte write/block erase success (SR.3/4/5 e 0)
6. See AC Input/Output Reference Waveforms and AC Testing Load Circuits for testing characteristics.
23
271305– 13
VE28F008
Figure 12. Alternate AC Waveform for Write Operations
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VE28F008
40-LEAD THIN SMALL OUT-LINE PACKAGE (TSOP)
271305 – 14
Family: Thin Small Out-Line Package
Symbol
A
A1
A2
b
Millimeters
Min
Nom
Max
Notes
Inches
Min
Nom
1.200
0.050
0.965
0.150
0.995
0.200
1.025
0.300
0.039
0.008
0.040
0.012
0.0045
0.0049
0.0053
0.717
0.386
0.724
0.394
0.0197
0.787
0.024
40
0.732
0.402
5§
0.004
0.014
c
0.115
0.125
0.135
18.200
9.800
18.400
10.000
0.500
20.000
0.600
40
18.600
10.200
20.200
0.700
0.780
0.020
0§
3§
0§
3§
0.150
0.250
5§
0.100
0.350
0.006
0.010
i
Y
Z
Notes
0.047
0.002
0.038
0.006
D1
E
e1
D
L1
N
19.800
0.500
Max
1
1
0.795
0.028
NOTE:
Profile tolerance zones for D1 and E do not include mold protrusion. Allowable mold protrusion on D1 is 0.25 mm per side
and on E is 0.15 mm per side.
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VE28F008
ORDERING INFORMATION
V
E
2
8
F
0
0
8
-
9
5
XäY
Package
E e 40-Pin TSOP
Access Time
95 ns
V e Avionic Temperature Range
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
28F008SA-L Data Sheet
Order
Number
290435
AP-359
AP-360
‘‘28F008SA Hardware Interfacing’’
‘‘28F008SA Software Drivers’’
292094
292095
AP-364
ER-27
ER-28
‘‘28F008SA Automation and Algorithms’’
‘‘The Intel 28F008SA Flash Memory’’
‘‘ETOX III Flash Memory Technology’’
292099
294011
290412
REVISION HISTORY
This is the first version of the VE28F008 data sheet.
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