ETC GT28F320D18B120

1.8 Volt Intel® Dual-Plane Flash Memory
28F320D18 (x16)
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Product Features
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32-Mbit density with 16-Bit Data Bus
High Performance Reads
— 110/40 ns 4-Word Page Mode
— 40 MHz (110/20 ns) Zero Wait-State
Synchronous Burst Mode
Dual Partition Architecture
— 25%/75% Partition Sizes
32 Mb ⇒ 8 Mb + 24 Mb
— Program or Erase during Reads
— Status Register for Each Partition
Low Power Operation
— 1.8 V Read and Write Operations
— VCCQ for I/O Isolation and System
Compatibility
— Automatic Power Savings Mode
Enhanced Code + Data Storage
— Flash Data Integrator (FDI) Software
Optimized
— 5 µs Typical Program/Erase Suspends
128-Bit Protection Register
— 64 Unique Device Identifier Bits
— 64 User-Programmable OTP Bits
µBGA* CSP 60-Ball 7x8 Matrix (four support
balls)
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Flexible Blocking Architecture
— Eight, 4-Kword Parameter Code/Data Blocks
— Sixty-three, 32-Kword Main Code/Data
Blocks
Enhanced Data Protection
— VPP = GND ⇒ Absolute Write Protection
— Erase/Program Lockout during Power
Transitions
— Individual Dynamic Zero-Latency Block
Locking
— Individual Block Lock-Down
Automated Program/Erase Algorithms
— 1.8 V Low-Power 22 µs/Word (Typ)
Programming
— 12 V No Glue Logic 8 µs/Word (Typ)
Production Programming and 1.1 sec Erase
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Cross-Compatible Command Support
— Intel Basic Command Set
— Common Flash Interface (CFI)
Extended Temperature –40° C to +85° C
Minimum 100,000 Block Erase Cycles
ETOX™ VI Flash Technology (0.25 µm)
The 1.8 Volt Intel® Dual-Plane Flash memory provides high performance asynchronous and synchronous
burst reads. It is an ideal memory for low-voltage burst CPUs. Combining high read performance with flash
memory’s intrinsic nonvolatility, 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory eliminates the traditional systemperformance paradigm of shadowing redundant code memory from slow nonvolatile storage to faster
execution memory. It reduces the total memory requirement that increase reliability and reduces overall
system power consumption and cost.
The 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory’s two partitions allow background programming or erasing to occur
in one partition while program-execution reads take place in the other partition. This allows for higher data
write throughput compared to single partition architectures. The dual partition architecture also allows two
processors to interleave code operations while program and erase operations take place in the background.
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory is manufactured on Intel® 0.25 µm ETOX™ VI process technology. It is
available in an industry-standard µBGA* CSP package which is ideal for board-constrained applications.
Order Number: 290672-002
October 1999
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Contents
1.0
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1
2.0
Product Description .................................................................................................. 2
3.0
Principles of Operation ............................................................................................ 8
4.0
Command Definitions .............................................................................................16
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Data Protection .........................................................................................................31
6.0
Program and Erase Voltages...............................................................................31
7.0
Design Considerations ..........................................................................................32
8.0
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................51
9.0
Ordering Information ..............................................................................................66
10.0
Additional Information ...........................................................................................67
APPENDIX A: Common Flash Interface ..........................................................68
APPENDIX B: Protection Register Addressing............................................79
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Revision History
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Date of
Revision
Version
09/20/99
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Original version
10/12/99
-002
Corrected Figure 1, “60-Ball µBGA* Package Ballout”
Corrected titles for Figure 24 —Figure 27
Description
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1.0
Introduction
This datasheet contains information about the 32-Mbit 1.8 Volt Intel® Dual-Plane Flash memory.
Section 1.0 provides a flash memory overview. Sections 2.0 through 6.0 describe the memory
functionality. Section 7.0 describes the design considerations for this device and Section 8.0
describes the electrical specifications for extended temperature product offerings.
1.1
Document Conventions
Throughout this document, references are made to bottom, top, parameter, and main partitions. To
clarify these references, the following convention has been adopted:
• Main partition: contains only main blocks.
• Parameter partition: contains a mixture of main and parameter blocks.
• Bottom partition: the partition located at the lowest physical device address. This partition
may be a main partition or a parameter partition.
• Top partition: the partition located at the highest physical device address. This partition may
be a main partition or a parameter partition.
• Bottom parameter device: has the parameter partition at the bottom of the memory map with
the parameter blocks at the bottom of that partition. This was formerly referred to as bottomboot. Since many applications actually boot and execute code from the top (main) blocks and
treat the bottom (parameter) blocks as data blocks, bottom-boot and top-boot have become
misnomers, thus the nomenclature change.
• Top parameter device: has the parameter partition at the top of the memory map with its
parameter blocks at the top. This was formerly referred to as a top-boot device.
• Main block(s): 32-Kword block
• Parameter block(s): 4-Kword block
1.2
Product Overview
The 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory provides simultaneous read while write/erase capability.
The memory provides high performance reads at low voltage with a 16-bit data bus. Individually
erasable blocks are optimally sized for code and data storage. The eight 4-Kword parameter blocks
are located in the parameter partition. The rest of the device is grouped into sixty-three 32-Kword
main blocks within the main and parameter partitions.
By dividing the flash memory array into two isolated partitions, simultaneous operation capability
permits program or block-erase operations during read operations. The main partition is ¾ of the
memory and contains only main blocks. The parameter partition is ¼ of the total memory and
contains parameter blocks and main blocks. Burst reads are limited to within a partition. Usage of
simultaneous modes will be described further throughout this document.
The device’s optimized architecture and interface dramatically increases read performance beyond
asynchronous reads. The device supports asynchronous word accesses, 4-word page mode and
synchronous burst reads from main blocks. Parameter blocks support asynchronous word accesses,
4-word page mode and single synchronous reads only.
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Upon initial power up or return from reset, the device defaults to a standard asynchronous pagemode read configuration. Writing to the read configuration register at any device address enables
both partitions’ synchronous burst reads. In synchronous burst mode, the CLK input increments an
internal burst address generator, synchronizes flash memory with the host CPU, and outputs data
every CLK cycle. A WAIT# output signal provides easy CPU-to-flash memory communication and
synchronization.
In addition to the enhanced architecture and interface, 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory
incorporates technology that enables fast factory programming/erasing and low-power designs.
Specifically designed for low-voltage systems, 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory supports read
operations at 1.8 V VCC and block erase and program operations at 1.8 V or 12 V VPP. The 12 V
VPP option renders the fastest program/erase performance that can increase factory throughput.
With the 1.8 V VPP option, VCC and VPP can be tied together for a simple, ultra low-power design.
In addition to the voltage flexibility, the dedicated VPP pin gives complete data protection when
VPP ≤ VPPLK.
The device’s Command User Interface (CUI) is the system processor’s interface to 1.8 Volt DualPlane Flash memory’s internal operation. Writing a valid command sequence to the CUI initiates
device Write State Machine (WSM) controlled automation that automatically executes the blockerase and program algorithms and timings. The status register indicates the WSM’s state by
indicating block erase or program completion and status.
An industry-standard command sequence invokes block-erase and program automation. Each
block erase operation erases one block. Data is programmed in word increments. Erase suspend
allows system software to pause a block erase so it can read or program data in another block in the
same partition. Program suspend allows system software to suspend programming so it can read
from another location in the same partition. It is also possible to nest suspends as follows: suspend
erase in the first partition, start programming in the second partition, suspend programming in the
second partition and then read from the second partition.
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory offers two low-power savings features: Automatic Power
Savings (APS) and standby mode. The device automatically enters APS mode following read cycle
completion. Standby mode is initiated when the system deselects the device by driving CE#
inactive. RST# also resets the device to read array mode, provides write protection, and clears the
status register. Combined, these two features significantly reduce power consumption.
2.0
Product Description
2.1
Ballouts
The Intel 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory is available in a 60-ball (7 x 8 matrix with four
support balls) µBGA* CSP (Chip Scale Package) package with 0.75 mm ball pitch that is ideal for
board-constrained applications.
Figure 1, “60-Ball µBGA* Package Ballout” on page 4 shows the component ballout.
2.2
Ball Description
Figure 1, “Ball Descriptions” on page 3 describes ball usage.
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Table 1.
Ball Descriptions
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ADDRESS INPUTS: for memory addresses.
32-Mbit: A0-20
DATA INPUT/OUTPUTS: Inputs data and commands during write cycles, outputs data during memory,
status register, and configuration code reads. Data balls float when the chip or outputs are deselected.
Data is internally latched during writes.
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CLOCK: Synchronizes the memory to the system bus operating frequency in synchronous-read
configuration. The first rising (or falling if RCR.6 is 0) CLK edge latches the address when ADV# is
active or upon a rising ADV# edge. This is used only for synchronous operation.
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ADDRESS VALID: ADV# indicates valid address presence on address inputs. Addresses are latched
on ADV#’s rising edge during read and write operations. This is used only for synchronous operation.
RST#
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RESET: When low, RST# resets internal automation and inhibits write operations. This provides data
protection during power transitions. RST#-high enables normal operation. Exit from reset places the
device in asynchronous read array mode.
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OUTPUT ENABLE: OE# gates the device’s outputs during a read cycle.
WE#
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WRITE ENABLE: WE# controls writes to the CUI and array. Addresses and data are latched on the
WE# pulse’s rising edge.
WRITE PROTECT: Controls the lock-down function of the flexible Locking feature.
When WP# is a logic low, the lock-down mechanism is enabled and blocks marked lock-down
cannot be unlocked through software.
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When WP# is logic high, the lock-down mechanism is disabled and blocks previously locked-down
are now locked and can be unlocked and locked through software. After WP# goes low, any blocks
previously marked lock-down revert to that state.
See Section 3.2 for details on block locking.
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WAIT: Feeds back data valid status in synchronous burst mode while OE# is asserted. When high
during a burst sequence, data is valid. WAIT#-low indicates invalid data. WAIT# is pulled high by an
internal register. Several component WAIT# signals can be tied together to drive one system WAIT
signal. WAIT# is used only for synchronous operation. It also works during a 4, 8-word burst mode if the
No-Wrap bit (RCR.3) is set to 1.
BLOCK ERASE AND PROGRAM POWER: A valid voltage on this pin allows block erase or data
programming. Memory contents cannot be altered when VPP ≤ VPPLK. Block erase and program at
invalid VPP voltages should not be attempted.
VPP
Pwr
VCC
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DEVICE POWER SUPPLY (1.65 V–1.95 V): Flash memory writes are inhibited at VCC ≤ VLKO. Device
operations at invalid VCC voltages should not be attempted.
VCCQ
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OUTPUT POWER SUPPLY (1.65 V–1.95 V): Enables all outputs to be driven at 1.65 V to 1.95 V. This
input may be tied directly to VCC.
VSSQ
Pwr
I/O GROUND: Do not float any ground pins.
VSS
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GROUND: Do not float any ground pins.
11.4 V–12.6 V VPP can be applied to main blocks for 1000 cycles maximum and to parameter blocks for
2500 cycles. Maximum VPP can be connected to 12 V for 80 hours maximum total. Use of this pin at
12 V beyond these limits may reduce block cycling capability or cause permanent damage.
NC
NO CONNECT: Lead is not internally connected; it may be driven or floated.
DU
DON’T USE: Do not use this pin. This pin should not be connected to any power supplies, signals or
other pins.
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Figure 1. 60-Ball µBGA* Package Ballout
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NOTE: Flash upgrade address lines are shown for A21 (64-Mbit flash) and A22 (128-Mbit flash) for information
purposes only since these devices are currently not available. Lower density devices will not have the
upper address solder balls. Routing is not recommended in this area.
2.3
Memory Blocking Organization
The device is divided into two physical partitions. This allows it to perform simultaneous readwhile-write and read-while-erase operations. The device’s asymmetrically blocked architecture
enables system code and data integration within a single flash device. Each block can be erased
independently. See Figure 2, “32-Mbit Top Parameter Memory Map” on page 6 and and Figure 3,
“32-Mbit Bottom Parameter Memory Map” on page 7 for block address locations.
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2.3.1
Dual Physical Partitions
The device has an 8-Mb partition (8 parameter blocks plus 15 main blocks) and a 24-Mb partition
(48 main blocks).
Only one partition at a time is allowed to be in program or erase mode. It is also not possible to do
burst reads that cross partition boundaries. Table 2 on page 9 summarizes simultaneous commands
allowed with dual partitions. For a detailed description of commands allowed using dual partitions
see Table 11 on page 38.
2.3.2
Parameter Blocks
The memory architecture includes parameter blocks that allow storage of frequently updated small
parameters that would normally be stored in EEPROM. By using software techniques, the wordrewrite functionality of EEPROMs can be emulated. The device contains eight 4-Kword (4,096words) parameter blocks within the parameter partition.
2.3.3
Main Blocks
The remainder of the array is divided into equal-size 32-Kword main blocks that can store code
and/or data. See Figure 2, “32-Mbit Top Parameter Memory Map” on page 6 and Figure 3, “32Mbit Bottom Parameter Memory Map” on page 7 .
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1E8000h - 1EFFFFh
1F0000h - 1F7FFFh
1FF000h - 1FFFFFh
1FE000h - 1FEFFFh
1FD000h - 1FDFFFh
1FC000h - 1FCFFFh
1FB000h - 1FBFFFh
1FA000h - 1FAFFFh
1F9000h - 1F9FFFh
1F8000h - 1F8FFFh
Figure 2. 32-Mbit Top Parameter Memory Map
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138000h - 13FFFFh
140000h - 147FFFh
148000h - 14FFFFh
150000h - 157FFFh
158000h - 15FFFFh
160000h - 167FFFh
168000h - 16FFFFh
170000h - 177FFFh
178000h - 17FFFFh
180000h - 187FFFh
198000h - 19FFFFh
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130000h - 137FFFh
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120000h - 127FFFh
128000h - 12FFFFh
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190000h - 197FFFh
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110000h - 117FFFh
118000h - 11FFFFh
188000h - 18FFFFh
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100000h - 107FFFh
108000h - 10FFFFh
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000000h - 007FFFh
008000h - 00FFFFh
010000h - 017FFFh
018000h - 01FFFFh
020000h - 027FFFh
028000h - 02FFFFh
030000h - 037FFFh
038000h - 03FFFFh
040000h - 047FFFh
048000h - 04FFFFh
050000h - 057FFFh
058000h - 05FFFFh
060000h - 067FFFh
068000h - 06FFFFh
070000h - 077FFFh
078000h - 07FFFFh
080000h - 087FFFh
088000h - 08FFFFh
090000h - 097FFFh
098000h - 09FFFFh
0A0000h - 0A7FFFh
0A8000h - 0AFFFFh
0B0000h - 0B7FFFh
0B8000h - 0BFFFFh
0C0000h - 0C7FFFh
0C8000h - 0CFFFFh
0D0000h - 0D7FFFh
0D8000h - 0DFFFFh
0E0000h - 0E7FFFh
0E8000h - 0EFFFFh
0F0000h - 0F7FFFh
0F8000h - 0FFFFFh
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1E0000h - 1E7FFFh
1E8000h - 1EFFFFh
1F0000h - 1F7FFFh
1F8000h - 1FFFFFh
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120000h - 127FFFh
128000h - 12FFFFh
130000h - 137FFFh
138000h - 13FFFFh
140000h - 147FFFh
148000h - 14FFFFh
150000h - 157FFFh
158000h - 15FFFFh
160000h - 167FFFh
168000h - 16FFFFh
170000h - 177FFFh
178000h - 17FFFFh
180000h - 187FFFh
188000h - 18FFFFh
190000h - 197FFFh
198000h - 19FFFFh
1A0000h - 1A7FFFh
1A8000h - 1AFFFFh
1B0000h - 1B7FFFh
1B8000h - 1BFFFFh
1C0000h - 1C7FFFh
1C8000h - 1CFFFFh
1D0000h - 1D7FFFh
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118000h - 11FFFFh
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Top (Main) Partition
Bottom (Parameter) Partition
Figure 3. 32-Mbit Bottom Parameter Memory Map
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Address Range
007000h - 007FFFh
006000h - 006FFFh
005000h - 005FFFh
004000h - 004FFFh
003000h - 003FFFh
002000h - 002FFFh
001000h - 001FFFh
000000h - 000FFFh
008000h - 00FFFFh
010000h - 017FFFh
018000h - 01FFFFh
020000h - 027FFFh
028000h - 02FFFFh
030000h - 037FFFh
038000h - 03FFFFh
040000h - 047FFFh
048000h - 04FFFFh
050000h - 057FFFh
058000h - 05FFFFh
060000h - 067FFFh
068000h - 06FFFFh
070000h - 077FFFh
078000h - 07FFFFh
080000h - 087FFFh
088000h - 08FFFFh
090000h - 097FFFh
098000h - 09FFFFh
0A0000h - 0A7FFFh
0A8000h - 0AFFFFh
0B0000h - 0B7FFFh
0B8000h - 0BFFFFh
0C0000h - 0C7FFFh
0C8000h - 0CFFFFh
0D0000h - 0D7FFFh
0D8000h - 0DFFFFh
0E0000h - 0E7FFFh
0E8000h - 0EFFFFh
0F0000h - 0F7FFFh
0F8000h - 0FFFFFh
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3.0
Principles of Operation
The 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory component includes an on-chip Write State Machine
(WSM) to manage block erase and program. It allows for CMOS-level control inputs, fixed power
supplies, and minimal processor overhead with RAM-like interface timings.
3.1
Bus Operations
The local CPU reads and writes flash memory in-system. All flash memory read and write cycles
conform to standard microprocessor bus cycles.
3.1.1
Read
The flash memory’s bottom partition, whether top- or bottom-parameter configuration, has three
read modes available: read array, identifier/CFI codes, and status register. The top partition has
only read array and status register read modes. Each partition can be in one of its read modes
independent of the other partition’s mode. However simultaneous read commands in both
partitions are not allowed.
Page mode and synchronous burst mode for both partitions are enabled by writing the Set Read
Configuration Register command to any device address. This sets the read configuration, burst
order, burst length, and frequency configuration.
For all read operations, CE# must be driven active to enable the device. The device internally
decodes upper address inputs to determine which partition is activated.
OE# controls data outputs (DQ0–DQ15) onto the I/O bus when active. WE# must be at VIH.
3.1.2
Output Disable
With OE# at a logic-high level (VIH), the device outputs are disabled. Output pins DQ0–DQ15 are
placed in a high-impedance state.
3.1.3
Standby
Deselecting the device by bringing CE# to a logic-high level (VIH) places the device in standby
mode, which substantially reduces device power consumption. In standby, outputs are placed in a
high-impedance state independent of OE#. If deselected during program or erase operation, the
device continues to consume active power until the program or erase operation is complete.
3.1.4
Write
The Command User Interface (CUI) does not occupy an addressable memory location within its
partition, but it must be accessed by the system processor at the correct partition address range.
Programming/erasing may occur in only one partition at a time. The other partition must be in one
of the read modes (see Table 2 on page 9).
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Table 2.
Simultaneous Commands Allowed with Dual Partitions
(1,2)
Read
Read Status
Read ID/CFI
Program
Erase
Program Suspend
Erase Suspend
Then the commands allowed in the other partition are:
á
á
á
á
á
á
á
Programming
á
á
á
Erasing
á
á
á
Program Suspended
á
á
á
Erase Suspended
á
á
á
If one partition is:
Idle
Reading
Reading Status Register
Reading ID/CFI
á
á
NOTES:
1. For detailed description of the command allowed using dual partitions see Table 11 on page 38.
2. Dual Partition Restrictions:
a. Status register reflects partition state, not WSM state — this allows a status register for each partition.
b. Only one partition can be programmed or erased at a time — no command queuing.
c. Commands must be written to an address within the block targeted by that command.
d. It is not possible to do burst reads that cross partition boundaries.
3.1.5
Reset
The device enters a reset mode when RST# is driven low. In reset mode, internal circuitry is turned
off and outputs are placed in a high-impedance state.
After return from reset, a time tPHQV is required until outputs are valid, and a delay (tPHWL or
tPHEL) is required before a write sequence can be initiated. After this wake-up interval, normal
operation is restored. The device defaults to read array mode, the status register is set to 80H, and
the read configuration register defaults to asynchronous reads.
If RST# is taken low during a block erase or program operation, the operation will be aborted and
the memory contents at the aborted location are no longer valid. See Figure 30, “AC Waveform for
Reset Operations” on page 64 for detailed information regarding reset timings.
3.1.6
Read Query
The read query mode is only available in the bottom partition and requires that the Read Query
command be written to the bottom partition. The mode outputs Common Flash Interface (CFI) data
when the device is read. The CFI data structure contains information such as block size, density,
command set and electrical specifications. In this mode, read cycles retrieve CFI information. To
return to read array mode, write the Read Array command (FFH).
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3.2
Flexible Block Locking
For both configuration and status modes, 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory will decode the block
locking and status registers within each partition.
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory offers an instant, individual block locking scheme that allows
any block to be locked or unlocked with no latency, enabling instant code and data protection.
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory also features a hardware lock-down on main blocks and
parameter blocks. This enables critical code and data security while other blocks are programmed
or erased.
This locking scheme offers two levels of protection. The first level allows software-only control of
block locking (useful for data blocks that change frequently), while the second level requires
hardware interaction before locking can be changed (useful for code blocks that change
infrequently).
Each block can be set to Locked, Unlocked, and Lock-Down, as described in the following
sections. A comprehensive state table for the locking functions is shown in Table 3, “Block
Locking State Transitions” on page 11, and a flowchart for locking operations is shown in Figure
11, “Locking Operations Flowchart” on page 29. A block can be Locked, Unlocked and LockedDown in one partition while programming or erasing the other partition.
The following sections will discuss the operation of the locking system. The term “state [XYZ]”
will be used to specify locking states; e.g., “state [001],” where X = value of WP#, Y = bit DQ1 of
the Block Lock status, and Z = bit DQ0 of the Block Lock status. Table 3 defines all of these
possible locking states.
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Table 3.
Block Locking State Transitions
Current State
WP#
DQ1
DQ0
Name
0
0
0
“Unlocked”
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
Erase/Program
Allowed?
Lock Command Input Result (Next State)
Lock
Unlock
Lock-Down
Yes
Goes to [001]
No Change
Goes to [011]
“Locked” (Default)
No
No Change
Goes to [000]
Goes to [011]
1
“Locked-Down”
No
No Change
No Change
No Change
0
0
“Unlocked”
Yes
Goes to [101]
No Change
Goes to [111]
0
1
“Locked”
No
No Change
Goes to [100]
Goes to [111]
1
1
0
Lock-Down Disabled
Yes
Goes to [111]
No Change
Goes to [111]
1
1
1
Lock-Down Disabled
No
No Change
Goes to [110]
No Change
NOTES:
1. In this table, the notation [XYZ] denotes the locking state of a block, where X = WP#, Y = DQ1, and Z = DQ0.
The current locking state of a block is defined by the state of WP# and the two bits of the block lock status
(DQ0, DQ1). DQ0 indicates if a block is locked (1) or unlocked (0). DQ1 indicates if a block has been lockeddown (1) or not (0).
2. At power-up or device reset, all blocks default to Locked state [001] (if WP# = 0). Holding WP# = 0 is the
recommended default.
3. The “Erase/Program Allowed?” column shows whether erase and program operations are enabled (Yes) or
disabled (No) in that block’s current locking state.
4. The “Lock Command Input Result [Next State]” column shows the result of writing the three locking
commands (Lock, Unlock, Lock-Down) in the current locking state. For example, “Goes To [001]” would mean
that writing the command to a block in the current locking state would change it to [001].
3.2.1
Locking Operation
The following summarizes the locking operation.
• All blocks are locked on power-up. They can then be unlocked or locked with the Unlock and
Lock commands.
• The Lock-Down command locks a block and prevents it from being unlocked when WP# = 0.
— When WP# = 1, Lock-Down is overridden. Commands can then unlock/lock locked-down
blocks.
— When WP# returns to 0, locked-down blocks return to Lock-Down.
— Lock-Down is cleared only when the device is reset or powered-down.
3.2.2
Locked State
All blocks default to locked on power-up or reset (states [001] or [101]). A program or erase
operation attempted on a locked block will return an error on bit SR.1 of the status register. The
status of a locked block can be changed to unlocked or lock-down using the appropriate command.
An unlocked block can be locked by writing the Lock command sequence, 60H followed by 01H.
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3.2.3
Unlocked State
Unlocked blocks (states [000], [100], [110]) can be programmed or erased. All unlocked blocks
return to the locked state when the device is reset or powered down. The status of an unlocked
block can be changed to locked or locked-down using the appropriate command. A locked block
can be unlocked by writing the Unlock command sequence, 60H followed by D0H.
3.2.4
Lock-Down State
Blocks that are locked-down (state [011]) are protected from program and erase operations (just
like locked blocks), but their protection status cannot be changed using software commands alone.
A locked or unlocked block can be locked-down by writing the Lock-Down command sequence,
60H followed by 2FH. Locked-down blocks revert to the locked state when the device is reset or
powered down.
The Lock-Down function is dependent on the WP# input pin. When WP# = 0, blocks in lock-down
[011] are protected from program, erase, and lock status changes. When WP# = 1, the lock-down
function is disabled ([111]) and locked-down blocks can be individually unlocked by software
command to the [110] state, where they can be erased and programmed. These blocks can then be
re-locked [111] and unlocked [110] as desired while WP# remains high. When WP# goes low,
blocks that were previously locked-down return to the lock-down state [011] regardless of any
changes made while WP# was high. Device reset or power-down resets all blocks, including those
in lock-down, to locked state.
3.2.5
Reading a Block’s Lock Status
The lock status of every block can be read in the device identifier read mode of the device. To enter
this mode, write 90H to the device. Subsequent reads at Block Base Address + 00002 will output
the lock status of that block. The lock status is represented by the lowest two output pins, DQ0 and
DQ1. DQ0 indicates the block lock/unlock status and is set by the Lock command and cleared by
the Unlock command. It is also automatically set when entering lock-down. DQ1 indicates lockdown status and is set by the lock-down command. It cannot be cleared by software, only by device
reset or power-down.
Table 4.
Block Lock Status
Item
Block Lock Configuration
Address
Data
Block Base Address +002
LOCK
• Block Is Unlocked
3.2.6
DQ0 = 0
• Block Is Locked
DQ0 = 1
• Block Is Locked-Down
DQ1 = 1
Locking Operations during Erase Suspend
Changes to block lock status can be performed during an erase suspend by using the standard
locking command sequences to unlock, lock, or lock-down a block. This is useful in the case when
another block needs to be updated while an erase operation is in progress.
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To change block locking during an erase operation, first write the erase suspend command (B0H),
then check the status register until it indicates that the erase operation has been suspended. Next
write the desired lock command sequence to a block and the lock status will be changed. After
completing any desired lock, read, or program operations, resume the erase operation with the
Erase Resume command (D0H).
If a block is locked or locked-down during a suspended erase of the same block, the locking status
bits will be changed immediately, but when the erase is resumed, the erase operation will complete.
Locking operations cannot be performed during a program suspend.
3.2.7
Status Register Error Checking
Using nested locking or program command sequences during erase suspend can introduce
ambiguity into status register results.
Since locking changes are performed using a two cycle command sequence, e.g., 60H followed by
01H to lock a block, following the Configuration Setup command (60H) with an invalid command
will produce a lock command error (SR.4 and SR.5 will be set to 1) in the status register. If a lock
command error occurs during an erase suspend, SR.4 and SR.5 will be set to 1, and will remain at 1
after the erase is resumed. When erase is complete, any possible error during the erase cannot be
detected via the status register because of the previous locking command error.
A similar situation happens if an error occurs during a program operation error nested within an
erase suspend.
3.2.8
VPP ≤ VPPLK for Complete Protection
The VPP programming voltage can be held low for complete write protection of all blocks in the
flash device. When VPP is below VPPLK, any block erase or program operation will result in a
error, prompting the corresponding status register bit (SR.3) to be set.
3.3
128-Bit Protection Register
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory includes a 128-bit protection register than can be used to
enhance the security of a system design. For example, the number contained in the protection
register can be used to match the flash component with other system components such as the CPU
or ASIC, preventing device substitution. Additional application information can be found in Intel
application note AP-657 Designing with the Advanced+ Boot Block Flash Memory Architecture.
The 128-bit protection register is divided into two 64-bit segments (Figure 4, “Protection Register
Memory Map” on page 14). The Intel segment is programmed at the Intel factory with a unique 64bit number, which is not changeable. The customer segment is blank allowing customers to
program as desired. Once the customer segment is programmed, it can be locked to prevent
reprogramming.
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Figure 4. Protection Register Memory Map
0088H
0085H
0084H
4 Words
Customer
Programmed
4 Words
Intel Programmed
0081H
0080H
3.3.1
1 Word Lock
Reading the Protection Register
The protection register is read by using the Read Device Identifier command (90H). Once in this
mode, read cycles from addresses shown in Appendix B retrieve the specified protection register
information. To return to read array mode, use the Read Array command (FFH).
3.3.2
Programming the Protection Register
The protection register bits are programmed using the two-cycle Protection Program command.
The 64-bit number is programmed 16 bits at a time. First write the Protection Program Setup
command, C0H. The next write to the device will latch in address and data to program the specified
location. The allowable addresses are shown in Appendix B. See Figure 12, “Protection Register
Programming Flowchart” on page 30.
Any attempt to address Protection Program commands outside the defined protection register
address space should not be performed. Attempting to program to a previously locked protection
register segment will result in a status register error (program error bit SR.4 and lock error bit
SR.1 = 1).
3.3.3
Locking the Protection Register
The customer-programmable segment of the protection register is lockable by programming Bit 1
of the PR-LOCK location to 0. Bit 0 of this location is programmed to 0 at the Intel factory to
protect the unique device number. This bit is set using the Protection Program command to
program “FFFD” to the PR-LOCK location. After these bits have been programmed, no further
changes can be made to the values stored in the protection register. Protection Program commands
to a locked section will result in a status register error program error bit SR.4 and lock error bit
SR.1 will be set to 1). Protection register lockout state is not reversible.
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Table 5.
Command Definitions(1)
Command
CONFIGURATION
LOCK
PROGRAM /
ERASE
READ
Read Array/Reset
Bus
Cycles
First Bus Cycle
Second Bus Cycle
Notes
1
Oper
Addr(2)
Data(3)
Write
PnA
FFH
Oper
Addr(2
Data(3)
Read Device Identification Codes
≥2
4,5
Write
CA
90H
Read
CA
CD
Read Query
≥2
4,5
Write
QA
98H
Read
QA
QD
Read
BA
SRD
Read Status Register
2
Write
BA
70H
Clear Status Register
1
Write
BA
50H
Block Erase
2
7
Write
BA
20H
Write
BA
D0H
Program
2
6, 7
Write
WA
40H/
10H
Write
WA
WD
Program/Erase Suspend
1
6
Write
BA
B0H
Program/Erase Resume
1
6
Write
BA
D0H
Lock Block
2
Write
BA
60H
Write
BA
01H
Unlock Block
2
Write
BA
60H
Write
BA
D0H
Lock-down Block
2
Write
BA
60H
Write
BA
2FH
Protection Program
2
Write
PA
C0H
Write
PA
PD
Lock Protection Program
2
Write
LPA
C0H
Write
LPA
FFFDH
Write
RCD
60H
Write
RCD
03H
Set Read Configuration Register
2
2, 5
NOTE:
1. Commands other than those shown above are reserved by Intel for future device implementations and
should not be used.
2. First cycle command addresses should be the same as the operation’s target address. Examples: the firstcycle address for the Read Device Identification Codes command should be the same as the Identification
Code address (IA); the first cycle address for the Program command should be the same as the word
address (WA) to be programmed; the first cycle address for the Erase/Program Suspend command should
be the same as the address within the block to be suspended; etc.
CA = Identification code address.
BA = Address within the block.
LPA = Lock Protection Address is obtained from the CFI (via the Read Query command). 1.8 V Dual-Plane
Flash memory’s LPA is at 0080h.
PA = User programmable 4-word protection address in the device identification plane.
PnA = Address within the partition.
QA = Query code address.
WA = Word address of memory location to be written.
3. SRD = Data read from the status register.
WD = Data to be written at location WA is latched on the rising edge of WE# or CE# (whichever goes high
first).
CD = Identifier code data.
PD =User programmable 4-word protection data.
QD = Query code data.
RCD = Read Configuration register code data presented on device addresses A15-0. Upper address bits can
select either partition. See Table 8 for read configuration register bits descriptions.
4. Following the Read Device Identification Codes or Read Query commands, read operations output
manufacturer and device configuration or CFI query information and the read configuration register.
5. Read Device Identification and Read Query addresses must be within the bottom partition.
6. Following a block erase, program, and suspend operation, read operations access the status register.
7. The WSM recognizes either 40H or 10H program setup commands.
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4.0
Command Definitions
Device operations are selected by writing specific commands into a partition’s CUI. Since
commands are partition-specific, it’s important to write commands within the target partition’s
address range (see Table 5 on page 15).
4.1
Read Array Command
Upon initial device power-up or after reset, both partitions default to read array mode and to the
asynchronous read configuration power-up state. The Read Array command places the addressed
partition into read array mode. Once the WSM starts a block erase or program on a partition, it will
not recognize the Read Array command until the WSM completes its operation or until the WSM is
suspended by an Erase or Program Suspend command. However, a Read Array command in the
other partition will be accepted.
4.2
Read Device Identification Command
The read device identification mode is initiated by writing the Read Device Identification
command to the bottom partition. The top partition’s mode is not affected by this operation. See
Table 6, for device identifier code values.
Table 6.
Identifier Codes
Code
Manufacturer Code
Device Code
Address
Data
00000
0089
32 Mbit
-T
00001
88D2
32 Mbit
-B
00001
88D3
Lock
Block Lock Configuration
Block
Address
+002
• Block Is Unlocked
• Block Is Locked
• Block Is Locked-Down
Read Configuration Register
DQ0 = 1
DQ1 = 1
(1)
00005
RCR(2)
0080
PR-LK(3)
0081-0088
PR(4)
Protection Register Lock
Protection Register
DQ0 = 0
NOTE:
1. Sampled, not 100% tested.
2. RCR = Read Configuration Register
3. PR-LK = Protection Register Lock
4. PR = Protection Register
4.3
Read Query Command
The Read Query command is available only in the bottom partition and puts that partition into the
read query mode. Partition reads will output Common Flash Interface (CFI) information.
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4.4
Read Status Register Command
A partition’s status register can be read at any time by writing the Read Status Register command
to the partition’s CUI. Subsequent single transfer read operations to that partition will output its
status register data until another valid command is written. This operation does not affect the other
partition’s mode. See Table 7 for status register bit definitions.
Table 7.
Status Register Definition
WSMS
ESS
ES
PS
VPPS
PSS
DPS
R
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
NOTES:
SR.7 = WRITE STATE MACHINE STATUS (WSMS)
1 = Ready
0 = Busy
Check SR.7 to determine block erase or program completion.
SR.6–0 are invalid while SR.7 = “0.”
SR.6 = ERASE SUSPEND STATUS (ESS)
1 = Block Erase Suspended
0 = Block Erase in Progress/Completed
When an Erase Suspend command is issued, the WSM halts
execution and sets both SR.7 and SR.6 to “1.” SR.6 remains set
until an Erase Resume command is written to the CUI.
SR.5 = ERASE STATUS (ES)
1 = Error in Block Erasure
0 = Successful Block Erase
If both SR.5 and SR.4 are “1”s after a block erase or lock block
attempt, an improper command sequence was entered.
SR.4 = PROGRAM STATUS (PS)
1 = Error in Program
0 = Successful Program
SR.3 = VPP STATUS (VPPS)
1 = VPP Low Detect, Operation Abort
0 = VPP OK
SR.3 does not provide a continuous VPP feedback. The WSM
interrogates and indicates the VPP level only after a block erase
or program operation. SR.3 is not guaranteed to report accurate
feedback when VPP ≠ VPP1/2 or VPPLK.
SR.2 = PROGRAM SUSPEND STATUS (PSS)
1 = Program Suspended
0 = Program in Progress/Completed
When a Program Suspend command is issued, the WSM halts
execution and sets both SR.7 and SR.2 to “1.” SR.2 remains set
until a Program Resume command is written to the CUI.
SR.1 = DEVICE PROTECT STATUS (DPS)
1 = Block Erase or Program Attempted on a Locked
Block, Operation Abort
0 = Unlocked
If a block erase or program operation is attempted to a locked
block, SR.1 is set by the WSM and aborts the operation if WP# =
VIL.
SR.0 = RESERVED FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS (R)
SR.0 is reserved for future use and should be masked out when
polling the status register.
4.5
Clear Status Register Command
Status register bits SR.5, SR.4, SR.3, and SR.1 are set to “1”s by the WSM and can only be cleared
by issuing the Clear Status Register command. These bits indicate various error conditions. By
allowing system software to reset these bits, several operations may be performed (such as
cumulatively erasing or writing several bytes in sequence). The status register may be polled to
determine if a problem occurred during the sequence. The Clear Status Register command
functions independently of the applied VPP voltage. After executing this command, the device
returns to read array mode. The Clear Status Register command clears only the status register of the
addressed partition.
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4.6
Block Erase Command
The two-cycle Block Erase command initiates one block erase at the addressed block within the
selected partition. After writing the command, the device automatically outputs status register data
when any address within the partition is read. The CPU can detect block erase completion by
analyzing the partition’s status register bit SR.7. The partition will remain in status register read
mode until another command is written to its CUI. Only one partition can be in an erase mode at a
time; the other partition must be in one of the read modes.
4.7
Program Command
A two-cycle command sequence written to the target partition initiates a program operation. Only
one partition can be in program mode at a time; the other partition must be in one of the read
modes.
Program setup (standard 40H or alternate 10H) is written, followed by a second write that specifies
the address and data. The WSM then takes over, controlling the internal program algorithm. After
the program sequence is written, the device automatically outputs status register data when read
(see Figure 8, “Automated Program Flowchart” on page 26). The CPU can detect the completion of
the program event by analyzing status register bit SR.7. When the program operation completes,
check status register bit SR.4 for an error flag (“1”). If an error is detected, check status register bits
SR.4, SR.3, and SR.1 to understand what caused the problem.
The status register of the partition being programmed can be examined by addressing any block
address. After examining the status register, it should be cleared if an error was detected before
issuing a new command. The partition remains in status register read mode until another command
is written to the CUI.
4.8
Block Erase Suspend/Resume Command
The Block Erase Suspend command allows block erase interruption to read or program data in
another block within the target partition. Once the block erase process starts, writing the Block
Erase Suspend command requests that the WSM suspend the block erase operation after a certain
latency period. The device continues to output status register data when read after the Block Erase
Suspend command is issued. Status Register bits SR.7 and SR.6 indicate when the block erase
operation has been suspended (both will be set to “1”). Specification tWHRH2 defines the block
erase suspend latency.
At this point, a Read Array command can be written to read data from blocks other than that which
is suspended. A Program command sequence can also be issued during erase suspend to program
data in other blocks. Using the Program Suspend command (see Section 4.9), a program operation
can be suspended during an erase suspend. The only other valid commands while block erase is
suspended are Read Status Register, Block Erase Resume, Lock Block, Unlock Block, Lock Down
Block and Set Read Configuration Register.
During a block erase suspend, the chip can go into a pseudo-standby mode by taking CE# to VIH,
which reduces active current draw. VPP must remain at VPP1/2 while block erase is suspended.
WP# must also remain at VIL or VIH.
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To resume the block erase operation, write the Block Erase Resume command to the CUI. This will
automatically clear status register bits SR.6 and SR.7. After the Erase Resume command is written,
the device automatically outputs status register data when read (seeFigure 9, “Block Erase
Suspend/Resume Flowchart” on page 27). Block erase cannot resume until program operations
initiated during block erase suspend have completed.
It is also possible to nest suspends as follows: Suspend erase in the first partition, start
programming in the second partition, suspend programming in the second partition and then read
from the second partition.
4.9
Program Suspend/Resume Command
The Program Suspend command allows program interruption to read data in other flash memory
locations within the target partition.
Once the program process starts, writing the Program Suspend command requests that the WSM
suspend the program operation after a certain latency period. The device continues to output status
register data when read after issuing Program Suspend command. Status register bits SR.7 and
SR.2 indicate when the program operation has been suspended (both will be set to “1”).
Specification tWHRH1 defines the program suspend latency.
At this point, a Read Array command can be written to read data from locations other than that
which is suspended. The only other valid commands while block erase is suspended are Read
Status Register, Program Resume, Read Query and Read Device Identification.
During a program suspend, the chip can go into a pseudo-standby mode by taking CE# to VIH,
which reduces active current draw. VPP and WP# must remain unchanged.
To resume the program, write the Program Resume command to the CUI. This will automatically
clear status register bits SR.7 and SR.2. After the Program Resume command is written, the device
automatically outputs status register data when read (see Figure 10, “Program Suspend/Resume
Flowchart” on page 28).
It is also possible to nest suspends as follows: Suspend erase in the first partition, start
programming in the second partition, suspend programming in the second partition and then read
from the second partition.
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Table 8.
RM
Read Configuration Register Definition
R
FC2
FC1
FC0
R
DOC
WC
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
BS
CC
R
R
BW
BL2
BL1
BL0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
NOTES:
RCR.15 = READ MODE (RM)
0 = Synchronous Burst Reads Enabled
1 = Asynchronous Reads Enabled (Default)
Read mode configuration affects reads from main blocks.
Parameter block, status register, and configuration reads
support single read cycles.
RCR.14 = RESERVED FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS (R)
This bit is reserved for future use. Set reserved bits to “0.”
RCR.13–11 = FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION (FC2-0)
000 = Code 0 reserved for future use
001 = Code 1 reserved for future use
010 = Code 2
011 = Code 3
100 = Code 4
101 = Code 5 reserved for future use
110 = Code 6 reserved for future use
111 = Code 7 reserved for future use (Default)
See Section 4.10.2 for information about the frequency
configuration and its effect on the initial read.
RCR.10 = RESERVED FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS (R)
This bit is reserved for future use. Set reserved bits to “0.”
RCR.9 = DATA OUTPUT CONFIGURATION (DOC)
0 = Hold Data for One Clock
1 = Reserved for future use (Default)
Undocumented combinations of bits RCR.10–9 are reserved
by Intel Corporation for future implementations and should not
be used.
Undocumented combinations of bits
RCR.14–11 are reserved by Intel Corporation for future
implementations and should not be used.
RCR.8 = WAIT CONFIGURATION (WC)
0 = WAIT# Asserted During Delay
1 = WAIT# Asserted One Data Cycle Before Delay (Default)
RCR.7 = BURST SEQUENCE (BS)
0 = Intel Burst Order
1 = Linear Burst Order (Default)
RCR.6 = CLOCK CONFIGURATION (CC)
0 = Burst Starts and Data Output on Falling Clock Edge
1 = Burst Starts and Data Output on Rising Clock Edge
(Default)
RCR.5-4 = RESERVED FOR FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS (R)
These bits are reserved for future use. Set reserved bits to “0.”
RCR.3 = BURST WRAP (BW)
0 = Wrap bursts within burst length set by RCR.2-0
1 = Don’t wrap accesses within burst length set by
RCR.2-0.(Default)
See Section 4.10.7 for information about the BURST WRAP
configuration.
RCR.2–0 = BURST LENGTH (BL2–0)
001 = 4 Word Burst
010 = 8 Word Burst
011 = Reserved for future use
111 = Continuous (Linear) Burst (Default)
In the asynchronous page mode, the burst length always
equals four words.
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4.10
Set Read Configuration Command
The Set Read Configuration command writes data to the Read Configuration register (RCR).
This operation is initiated by a two-cycle command sequence. The RCR can be configured by
writing the command at any device address. Read configuration setup is written followed by a
second write that specifies the data to be written to the read configuration register. This data is
placed on the address bus, A15:0, and is latched on the rising edge of ADV#, CE#, or WE#
(whichever occurs first). The read configuration data sets the device’s read configuration, burst
order, frequency configuration, and burst length. The command functions independently of the
applied VPP voltage. After executing this command, the device returns to read array mode.
Note:
1. The RCR can be read via the Read Device Identification command (90H). Address 00005
contains the RCR data. See Table 6, “Identifier Codes” on page 16.
2. All the bits in the RCR are set to “1” on device power-up or reset.
4.10.1
Device Read Configuration
Each partition supports a high performance synchronous burst mode read configuration. A read
configuration register bit sets the read configuration. The RCR can be read via the Read Device
Identification command (90H) at address 00005.
The main partition contains only main blocks and supports asynchronous, page mode, and
synchronous read configurations. Its status register supports only single asynchronous and single
synchronous reads.
The parameter partition’s parameter blocks and status register support only single asynchronous
and single synchronous read operations. Its main blocks support asynchronous, page mode, and
synchronous read configurations.
4.10.2
Frequency Configuration
The frequency configuration informs the device of the number of clocks that must elapse after
ADV# is driven active before data will be available. This value is determined by the input clock
frequency. See Table 9 for the specific input CLK frequency configuration code.
Table 9.
Frequency Configuration Settings
Frequency Configuration
Code
Input CLK Frequency
(VCC = 1.65 V–1.95 V)
-110 ns
-120 ns
1
Reserved
Reserved
2
≤ 24 MHz
≤ 21 MHz
3
≤ 36 MHz
≤ 32 MHz
4
≤ 40 MHz
≤ 40 MHz
Figure 5, “Frequency Configuration” on page 22, illustrates data output latency from ADV# going
active for different frequency configuration codes.
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Figure 5. Frequency Configuration
CLK (C)
A20-0 (A)
Valid
Address
ADV# (V)
Code 2
DQ15-0 (D/Q)
Valid
Output
Code 3
DQ15-0 (D/Q)
Code 4
DQ15-0 (D/Q)
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
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4.10.3
Data Output Configuration
The output configuration determines the number of clocks that data will be held valid. The data
hold time for the 1.8 V Dual-Plane Flash memory is one clock.
Figure 6. Output Configuration
CLK (C)
1 CLK
Data Hold
DQ15-0 (D/Q)
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
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4.10.4
WAIT# Configuration
The WAIT# configuration bit controls the behavior of the WAIT# output signal. This output signal
can be set to be asserted during or one CLK cycle before an output delay when continuous burst
length is enabled. Its setting will depend on the system and CPU characteristic. WAIT# can also be
asserted in the 4- or 8-word burst length when RCR.3 = 1 (no-wrap mode) if the no-wrap read
crosses the first 16-word boundary.
4.10.5
Burst Sequence
The burst sequence specifies the order in which data is addressed in synchronous burst mode. This
order is programmable as either linear or Intel burst order. The continuous burst length only
supports linear burst order. The order chosen will depend on the CPU characteristic. See Table 10,
“Sequence and Burst Length” on page 23 for more details.
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Table 10. Sequence and Burst Length
Burst Addressing Sequence (Dec)
Starting
Address
Wrap
NoWrap(1)
(Dec)
RCR.3 =
RCR.3 =
Continuous
Burst
(RCR.2-0 = 111)
8-Word
Burst Length
(RCR.2-0 = 010)
4-Word
Burst Length
(RCR.2-0 = 001)
Linear
Intel
Linear
Intel
Linear
2
0
2-3-0-1
2-3-0-1
2-3-4-5-6-7-0-1
2-3-0-1-6-7-4-5
2-3-4-5-6-7-8-...
3
0
3-0-1-2
3-2-1-0
3-4-5-6-7-0-1-2
3-2-1-0-7-6-5-4
3-4-5-6-7-8-9-...
4
0
4-5-6-7-0-1-2-3
4-5-6-7-0-1-2-3-
4-5-6-7-8-9-10...
5
0
5-6-7-0-1-2-3-4
5-4-7-6-1-0-3-2
5-6-7-8-9-10-11...
6
0
6-7-0-1-2-3-4-5
6-7-4-5-2-3-0-1
6-7-8-9-10-11-12-...
7
0
7-0-1-2-3-4-5-6
7-6-5-4-3-2-1-0
7-8-9-10-11-12-13...
...
...
...
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-...
...
0-1-2-3-4-5-6-...
1-0-3-2-5-4-7-6
...
0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-0
...
0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7
1-0-3-2
...
15-16-17-18-19-20-21-...
...
0
...
15
...
14-15-16-17-18-19-20-...
...
0
...
14
...
0-1-2-3
1-2-3-0
...
0-1-2-3
...
0
0
...
0
1
0
1
0-1-2-3
NA
0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7
NA
0-1-2-3-4-5-6-...
1
1
1-2-3-4
NA
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8
NA
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-...
2
1
2-3-4-5
NA
2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9
NA
2-3-4-5-6-7-8-...
3
1
3-4-5-6
NA
3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
NA
3-4-5-6-7-8-9-...
6
1
6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13
NA
6-7-8-9-10-11-12-...
7
1
7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14
NA
7-8-9-10-11-12-13...
...
...
...
5-6-7-8-9-10-11...
...
4-5-6-7-8-9-10...
NA
...
NA
5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12
...
4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11
1
...
1
...
4
5
14
1
14-15-16-17-18-19-20-...
15
1
15-16-17-18-19-20-21-...
NOTE:
1. The burst wrap bit (RCR.3) determines whether 4- or 8-word burst-accesses wrap within the burst-length
boundary or whether they cross word-length boundaries to perform linear accesses. In the no-wrap mode
(RCR.3 = 1), the device operates similar to continuous linear burst mode but consumes less power during
4- and 8-word bursts.
4.10.6
Clock Configuration
The clock configuration bit configures the device to start a burst cycle, output data, and assert
WAIT# on the rising or falling edge of the clock. This CLK flexibility enables interfacing the
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory to a wide range of burst CPUs.
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4.10.7
Burst Wrap
The burst wrap bit determines whether 4- or 8-word burst-accesses wrap within the burst-length
boundary or whether they cross word-length boundaries to perform linear accesses. No-wrap mode
(RCR.3 = 1) enables WAIT# to hold off the system processor, as it does in the continuous burst
mode. In the no-wrap mode, the device operates similar to continuous linear burst mode but
consumes less power during 4- and 8-word bursts.
For example, if RCR.3 = 0 (wrap mode) and RCR.2-0 = 001 (4-word burst length), then possible
linear burst sequences are 0-1-2-3, 1-2-3-0, 2-3-0-1, and 3-0-1-2.
If RCR.3 = 1 (no-wrap mode) and RCR.2-0 = 001 (4-word burst length), then possible linear burst
sequences are 0-1-2-3, 1-2-3-4, 2-3-4-5, and 3-4-5-6. RCR.3 = 1 not only enables limited nonaligned sequential burst, but also reduces power by minimizing the number of internal read
operations.
The above 4-word burst sequences can also be achieved by setting RCR.2-0 bits for continuous
linear burst mode (111). However, significantly more power may be consumed. The 1-2-3-4
sequence, for example, will consume power during the initial access, again during the internal
pipeline lookup as the processor reads word 2, and possibly again, depending on system timing,
near the end of the sequence as the device pipelines the next 4-word sequence. RCR.3 = 1 mode
reduces this excess power consumption.
4.10.8
Burst Length
The burst length is the number of words that the device will output. The device supports burst
lengths of four and eight words. It also supports a continuous burst mode. In continuous burst
mode, the device will linearly output data until the internal burst counter reaches the end of the
device’s burst-able address space or a partition boundary. Bits RCR.2–0 in the read configuration
register set the burst length.
4.10.8.1
Continuous Burst Length
When operating in the continuous burst mode or 4-, 8-word burst with burst wrap bit set (RCR.3 =
1), the flash memory may incur an output delay when the burst sequence crosses the first sixteen
word boundary. The starting address dictates whether or not a delay will occur. If the starting
address is aligned to a four word boundary, the delay will not be seen. If the starting address is the
end of a four word boundary, the output delay will be equal to the frequency configuration setting;
this is the worst case delay. The delay will only take place once during a continuous burst access. If
the burst sequence never crosses a sixteen word boundary, the delay will never happen. The flash
memory uses the WAIT# output pin in the continuous burst configuration to inform the system if
this output delay occurs.
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Figure 7. Automated Block Erase Flowchart
Start
Write 20H,
Block Address
Write D0H,
Block Address
Bus Operation
Command
Write
Erase Setup
Write
Erase Confirm
Read
Suspend
Blk. Erase
Loop
Read Status Register
0
SR.7 =
No
Suspend
Block Erase
Comments
Data = 20H
Addr = Within Block to Be
Erased
Data = D0H
Addr = Within Block to Be
Erased
Status Register Data
Addr = Within Block to Be
Erased
Check SR.7
1 = WSM Ready
0 = WSM Busy
Standby
Repeat for subsequent block erasures.
Yes
1
Full status check can be done after each block erase or after a
sequence of block erasures.
Write FFH after the last operation to place device in read array mode.
Full Status
Check if Desired
Block Erase Complete
FULL STATUS CHECK PROCEDURE
Read Status Register
Data (See Above)
Bus Operation
1
SR.3 =
0
Check SR.3
1 = VPP Error Detect
Standby
Check SR.1
1 = Device Protect Detect
Standby
Check SR.4, 5
Both 1 = Command Sequence
Error
Standby
Check SR.5
1 = Block Erase Error
1
Device Protect Error
0
1
SR.4, 5 =
Command Sequence
Error
0
Comments
Standby
VPP Range Error
SR.1 =
Command
SR.5, SR.4, SR.3 and SR.1 are only cleared by the Clear Staus
Register command, in cases where multiple blocks are erased before
full status is checked.
1
SR.5 =
Block Erase Error
If an error is detected, clear the status register before attempting retry
or other error recovery.
0
Block Erase
Successful
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Figure 8. Automated Program Flowchart
Start
Bus Operation
Command
Write 40H,
Address
Write
Program Setup
Write
Data
Write Data and
Address
Read
Suspend
Program
Loop
Read Status Register
0
SR.7 =
No
Suspend
Program
Comments
Data = 40H
Addr = Location to Be
Written
Data = Data to Be Written
Addr = Location to Be
Written
Status Register Data
Addr = Location to Be
Written
Check SR.7
1 = WSM Ready
0 = WSM Busy
Standby
Repeat for subsequent byte writes.
Yes
1
SR full status check can be done after each word write or after a
sequence of program operations.
Write FFH after the last word write operation to place device in read
array mode.
Full Status
Check if Desired
Program Complete
FULL STATUS CHECK PROCEDURE
Read Status Register
Data (See Above)
Bus Operation
Command
Comments
1
SR.3 =
0
VPP Range Error
1
SR.1 =
1
0
Program Successful
Standby
Check SR.1
1 = Device Protect Detect
Standby
Check SR.4
1 = Program Error
Device Protect Error
0
SR.4 =
Standby
Check SR.3
1 = VPP Error Detect
Program Error
SR.4, SR.3 and SR.1 are only cleared by the Clear Staus Register
command, in cases where multiple locations are written before full
status is checked.
If an error is detected, clear the status register before attempting retry
or other error recovery.
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Figure 9. Block Erase Suspend/Resume Flowchart
Start
Bus Operation
Command
Write
Erase Suspend
Write B0H
0
SR.7 =
0
SR.6 =
Standby
Check SR.7
1 = WSM Ready
0 = WSM Busy
Standby
Check SR.6
1 = Block Erase Suspended
0 = Block Erase Completed
Write
1
Data = B0H
Addr = Block Address
Status Register Data
Addr = Block Address
Read
Read Status Register
Comments
Erase Resume
Data = D0H
Addr = Block Address
Block Erase
Completed
1
Read
Read or
Write?
Read Array
Data
No
Program
Program
Loop
Done
Yes
Write D0H
Write FFH
Block Erase Resumed
Read Array Data
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Figure 10. Program Suspend/Resume Flowchart
Start
Bus Operation
Command
Write
Program
Suspend
Comments
Data = B0H
Addr = Block Address
Write B0H
Status Register Data
Addr = Block Address
Read
Read Status Register
Standby
Check SR.7
1 = WSM Ready
0 = WSM Busy
Standby
Check SR.2
1 = Program Suspended
0 = Program Completed
0
SR.7 =
1
0
SR.2 =
Write
Read Array
Program Completed
Read array locations from
block other than that being
written
Read
1
Write FFH
Write
Data = FFH
Addr = Block Address
Program Resume
Data = D0H
Addr = Block Address
Read Array Data
Done
Reading
No
Yes
Write D0H
Write FFH
Program Resumed
Read Array Data
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Figure 11. Locking Operations Flowchart
Start
Write 60H
(Configuration Setup)
Write
01H, D0H, or 2FH
Bus
Operation
Command
Write
Config. Setup
Data = 60H
Addr = Within block to lock
Write
Lock, Unlock,
or Lockdown
Data= 01H (Lock Block)
D0H (Unlock Block)
2FH (Lockdown Block)
Addr=Within block to lock
Read
(Optional)
Status Register Data
Addr=Within block to lock
Standby
(Optional)
Check Status Register
80H = no error
B0H = Lock Command
Sequence Error
Read Status Register
Lock Command
Sequence Error
Write
(Optional)
Read
Configuration
Read
(Optional)
Block Lock
Status
1,1
SR.4, SR.5 =
Comments
Standby
(Optional)
Data = 90H
Addr=Within block to lock
Block Lock Status Data
Addr = Second addr of block
Confirm Locking Change on
DQ1, DQ0. (See Block Locking
State Table for valid
combinations.)
0,0
Write 90H
(Read Configuration)
Read Block Lock Status
Locking
Change
Confirmed?
No
Locking Change
Complete
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Figure 12. Protection Register Programming Flowchart
Start
Bus Operation
Command
Write C0H
(Protection Reg.
Program Setup)
Write
Protection Program
Setup
Data = C0H
Write
Protection Program
Data = Data to Program
Addr = Location to Program
Write Protect. Register
Address/Data
Read
Status Register Data Toggle
CE# or OE# to Update Status
Register Data
Check SR.7
1 = WSM Ready
0 = WSM Busy
Standby
Read Status Register
Protection Program operations can only be addressed within the protection
register address space. Addresses outside the defined space will return an
error.
No
SR.7 = 1?
Comments
Repeat for subsequent programming operations.
Yes
SR Full Status Check can be done after each program or after a sequence of
program operations.
Full Status
Check if Desired
Write FFH after the last program operation to reset device to read array mode.
Program Complete
FULL STATUS CHECK PROCEDURE
Bus Operation
Read Status Register
Data (See Above)
Standby
1, 1
SR.3, SR.4 =
VPP Range Error
0,1
SR.1, SR.4 =
Protection Register
Programming Error
Standby
Standby
Command
Comments
SR.1 SR.3 SR.4
0
1
1
VPP Low
0
0
1
1
0
1
Prot. Reg.
Prog. Error
Register
Locked:
Operation
Aborted
SR.3 MUST be cleared, if set during a program attempt, before further
attempts are allowed by the Write State Machine.
1,1
SR.1, SR.4 =
Program Successful
Attempted Program to
Locked Register Aborted
SR.1, SR.3 and SR.4 are only cleared by the Clear Staus Register Command,
in cases of multiple protection register program operations before full status is
checked.
If an error is detected, clear the status register before attempting retry or other
error recovery.
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5.0
Data Protection
The 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory architecture features dynamic hardware block-locking so
critical code can be kept secure while non-locked blocks are programmed or erased.
5.1
VPP ≤ VPPLK for Complete Protection
The VPP programming voltage can be held low for complete write protection of all flash device
blocks. When VPP is below VPPLK, block erase or program operations result in an error in the
corresponding partition’s status register; bit (SR.3) is set.
5.2
WP# = VIL for Block Lock Down
Locked down blocks are securely or permanently locked down when WP# = VIL; any block erase
or program operation to a locked-down block will result in an error, which will be reflected in the
status register.
6.0
Program and Erase Voltages
Intel 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory provides in-system programming and erase in the 1.8 V
range. For fast production programming, 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory includes a low-cost,
backward-compatible high-performance Improved-12 V programming feature.
When VPP is between VPP1 min and VPP1 max, all program and erase current is drawn through the
VCC pin. Note that if VPP is driven by a logic signal, VPP must remain above VPP1 min to perform
in-system flash modifications. When VPP is connected to a 12 V power supply, the device draws
program and erase current directly from the VPP pin. This eliminates the need for an external
switching transistor to control the VPP voltage.
Figure 13, “Example Power Supply Configurations” on page 34, shows examples of how the flash
power supplies can be configured for various usage models.
6.1
Improved-12 V Programming Operation for Fast
Manufacturing
The 12 V VPP mode enhances programming performance during the short period of time typically
found in manufacturing processes; however, it is not intended for extended use. 12 V may be
applied to VPP during program and erase operations for a maximum of 1000 cycles on the main
blocks and 2500 cycles on the parameter blocks. VPP may be connected to 12 V for a total of 80
hours maximum. Stressing the device beyond these limits may cause permanent damage.
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7.0
Design Considerations
This section will describe how to use and design with the 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory. It will
focus on the dual partition architecture as well as the integrated features of the device.
Today’s high-performance CPUs and ASICs designed for portable and handheld applications place
relentless demands on memory for increased data transfer speeds, as well as very low power
operation. This requires a new memory approach to help bridge the performance gap between the
processor and memory. 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory satisfies both of these requirements by
operating at 1.8 volts and also providing hardware simultaneous read-while-program/erase
capabilities through its dual partition architecture. It also supports two high-performance interfaces
(asynchronous page mode and synchronous burst mode at 40 MHz max) with zero wait states.
This section will cover these new features and how to implement them in designs using 1.8 Volt
Dual-Plane Flash memory. The following is a list of the key topics that will be covered:
•
•
•
•
Flash Hardware Design Considerations.
Flash Software Design Considerations.
System Design Considerations.
Design Tools and Software
For detailed device specifications and more information, refer to Section 10.0 for a full list of
companion documents.
7.1
Flash Hardware Design Considerations
7.1.1
Flash Power Consumption
While in operation, the flash device consumes active power. Intel® Flash devices have power
saving features, Automatic Power Savings (APS) and standby modes that reduce overall memory
and system power consumption.
7.1.1.1
Active Power
With CE# at a logic-low level and RST# at a logic-high level, the device is in active mode. Only
one partition at a time is active if both partitions are in read mode. However, both partitions can be
active simultaneously if one is in read mode and the other is performing background program or
erase. The active “read” partition is selected when CE# is low and a valid partition address is
present. See Table 2 on page 9, for simultaneous commands allowed with dual partitions.
7.1.1.2
Using No-Wrap Mode
The burst wrap bit (RCR.3) of the Read Configuration Register determines whether 4- or 8-word
burst-accesses wrap within the burst-length boundary or whether they cross word-length
boundaries to perform linear accesses. No-wrap mode (RCR.3 = 1) enables WAIT# to hold off the
system processor, as it does in the continuous burst mode. In the no-wrap mode, the device
operates similar to continuous linear burst mode but consumes less power during 4- and 8-word
bursts. Set RCR.3 = 1 for lower power operation and non-wrapped linear bursts.
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For example, if RCR.3 = 0 (wrap mode) and RCR.2-0 = 001 (4-word burst length), then possible
linear burst sequences are 0-1-2-3, 1-2-3-0, 2-3-0-1, and 3-0-1-2.
If RCR.3 = 1 (no-wrap mode) and RCR.2-0 = 001 (4-word burst length), then possible linear burst
sequences are 0-1-2-3, 1-2-3-4, 2-3-4-5, and 3-4-5-6. RCR.3 = 1 not only enables limited nonaligned sequential burst, but also reduces power by minimizing the number of internal read
operations.
The above 4-word burst sequences can also be achieved by setting RCR.2-0 bits for continuous
linear burst mode (111). However, significantly more power may be consumed. The 1-2-3-4
sequence, for example, will consume power during the initial access, again during the internal
pipeline lookup as the processor reads word 2, and possibly again, depending on system timing,
near the end of the sequence as the device pipelines the next 4-word sequence. RCR.3 = 1 (no-wrap
mode) mode reduces this excess power consumption.
7.1.1.3
Automatic Power Savings
Automatic Power Savings (APS) provides low-power operation during active mode, allowing the
flash to put itself into a low current state when not being accessed. After data is read from the
memory array, the device’s power consumption enters the APS mode where typical I CC current is
comparable to ICCS. The flash memory stays in this static state with outputs valid until a new
location is read.
7.1.1.4
Standby Power
With CE# at a logic-high level (VIH) and both partitions are in read mode, the flash memory is in
standby mode. Outputs (DQ0–DQ15) are placed in high-impedance state independent of the OE#
signal’s state. If CE# transitions to a logic-high during erase or program operations, the device
continues the operation, consuming corresponding active power until the operation completes.
7.1.1.5
Power-Up/Down Operation
The device is protected against accidental block erasure or programming during power transitions.
Power supply sequencing is not required, since the device does not care which power supply, VPP,
VCC, or VCCQ, powers up first.
7.1.1.5.1
RST# Connection
The use of RST# during system reset is important with automated program/erase devices since the
system expects to read from the flash memory when it comes out of reset. If a CPU reset occurs
without a flash memory reset, proper CPU initialization will not occur because the flash memory
may be providing status information instead of array data. Intel recommends connecting RST# to
the system reset signal to allow proper CPU/flash initialization following system reset.
System designers must guard against spurious writes when VCC voltages are above VLKO and VPP
is active. Since both WE# and CE# must be low for a command write, driving either signal to VIH
will inhibit writes to the device. The CUI architecture provides additional protection since
alteration of memory contents can only occur after successful completion of the two-step command
sequences. The device is also disabled until RST# is brought to VIH, regardless of the state of its
control inputs. By holding the device in reset during power-up/down, invalid bus conditions during
power-up can be masked, providing yet another level of memory protection.
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7.1.1.5.2
VCC, VPP, RST# Transitions
The CUI latches commands as issued by system software and is not altered by VPP or CE#
transitions or WSM actions. Its default state upon power-up, after exit from deep power-down
mode or after VCC transitions above VLKO (lockout voltage), is read array mode.
After any block erase or program operation is complete (even after VPP transitions down to
VPPLK), the CUI must be reset to read array mode via the Read Array command if access to the
flash memory array is desired.
Figure 13. Example Power Supply Configurations
System Supply
System Supply
12 V Supply
≤ 10 KΩ
VCC
VCC
VPP
Prot#
(Logic Signal)
VPP
12 V Fast Programming
Low-Voltage Programming
Absolute Write Protection With V PP ≤ VPPLK
Absolute Write Protection via Logic Signal
System Supply
(Note 1)
System Supply
VCC
VCC
VPP
VPP
12 V Supply
Low Voltage and 12 V Fast Programming
Low-Voltage Programming
PSU_CONF T
NOTE: 1. A resistor can be used if the VCC supply can sink adequate current based on a resistor value. See
AP-657 Designing with the Advanced+ Boot Block Flash Memory Architecture for details.
7.1.1.6
Power Supply Decoupling
Flash memory’s power switching characteristics require careful device de-coupling. System
designers should consider three supply current issues:
• Standby current levels (ICCS)
• Active current levels (ICCR)
• Transient peaks produced by falling and rising edges of CE#.
Transient current magnitudes depend on the device outputs’ capacitive and inductive loading. Twoline control and proper de-coupling capacitor selection will suppress these transient voltage peaks.
Each flash device should have a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor connected between each VCC, VCCQ and
VSSQ, and between its VPP and VSS. These high-frequency, inherently low-inductance capacitors
should be placed as close as possible to the package leads.
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7.1.1.6.1
Circuit Board VPP Trace
Designing for in-system writes to the flash memory requires special consideration of the VPP
power supply trace by the printed circuit board designer. The VPP pin supplies the flash memory
cells current for programming and erasing. VPP trace widths and layout should be similar to that of
VCC. Adequate VPP supply traces, and decoupling capacitors placed adjacent to the component,
will decrease spikes and overshoots.
7.1.2
Flash Core and I/O Voltage
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory matches a true 1.8 V EIA/JEDEC Standard from 1.65 V to
1.95 V. It can read and program down to 1.65 V. The flash device is separated into two sections, the
core and the I/O (Figure 14). There are two separate power pins, VCC and VCCQ which provide
power to the device’s core, and to the I/O respectively. The separate VCCQ pin can help provide
noise isolation from the VCC power supply when connected to a separate 1.8 Volt supply. VCC must
always be at the same or higher voltage than the voltage applied to VCCQ, they can be connected
together.
Figure 14. Flash Core and I/O Voltage Separation
VCC
VCCQ
CL
Data
Pins
CORE
I/O
OE#
The total power consumption of the device is the sum of the power consumed by the core and the
power consumed by the I/Os. The total power used by the I/O pins is a function of the I/O voltage,
the operating frequency, and the capacitance of the pins as shown in the following equation. CL is
the load capacitance and f is the I/O switching frequency.
PREAD_I/O = 0.5 * CL * f * (VCCQ)2 * (number of I/O pins)
More information on I/O power consumption can be found in applications note AP-641 Achieving
Low Power with Advanced Boot Block Flash Memory.
For fast production programming, 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory includes a 12 V
programming feature. With 12 V connected to VPP, programming time is significantly reduced,
which is important for fast factory programming. When used in mobile applications where a
second 12 V supply is unavailable, VPP program voltage must be 1.65 V—1.95 V during program
and erase cycles. Connecting VPP to a 12 V supply (11.4 V—12.6 V) should only be done for a
maximum of 1000 cycles on the main blocks and 2500 cycles on the parameter blocks, and should
not be connected for more than 80 hours.
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7.2
Flash Software Design Considerations
7.2.1
Conventions and Definitions
Throughout this section references are made to words and phrases which are explained below.
• Plane vs. Partition: Both of these words refer to memory areas within the flash device. A
memory plane is a memory area with its own address range. The main array, status register,
ID/protection register and query are different read planes. These planes may be accessed by
putting the device into the desired mode via commands to the Command User Interface. The
main array plane is split into two physical partitions, with a continuous address range
throughout the two partitions.
• Writing a command vs. Writing to the array: A write is any memory cycle where WE# is
asserted. It is used to get a command or data into the device. A write command is issued to
change the device’s mode. VPP does not need to be valid during write command operations.
Writing to the array, or programming, refers to storing memory into the array plane. This is
done with a two-cycle write command, and VPP has to be valid during the program operation.
• Current Partition: This is the partition to which commands are currently being written. For
example, if data is being programmed into the bottom partition, this becomes the current
partition and the top partition is referred to as the other partition. If after that, a program
command is issued to the top partition, it then becomes the current partition and the bottom
partition is now the other partition.
• Other Partition: The partition, which is either idle or busy, to which commands are not
currently being written.
• Current State: The state that the Command User Interface is currently in. It can be either the
current partition or the other partition.
• Next State: This will be the state of the flash component after it has received the command to
go into this state.
• Setup: This refers to the current state of the either partition. Setup refers to erase, program,
protection register, block lock/unlock/lock-down and Set Read Configuration Register setup.
• Busy: The other partition is in a busy state when it is in erase, program or protection register
program mode.
• Idle: The other partition is in idle mode when it is not in setup, busy, or erase/program suspend
mode.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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ULB = Unlock Block
OTP = One-Time Programmable Protection Register
RCR = Read Configuration Register
ES = Erase Suspend
PS = Program Suspend
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7.2.2
Using Dual Partitions
This section describes four examples of synthesizing the flash component’s next state, knowing the
current state of each partition and the input. These examples will use Table 11 on page 38. In these
examples, the partitions will be referred to as top partition and bottom partition. Also, each
example assumes that both partitions start in read array mode. Table 11 will help with software
design showing the allowable commands that one partition can accept based on the mode of the
other partition.
Sheets 1 and 2 of Table 11 should be read by placing them adjacent to each other. Sheets 3 and 4
are continuations of Sheets 1 and 2, as shown by the row numbers.
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Current State of the Current Command Input to the Current Partition (and Next State of
Partition
the Current Partition)
State
Data
when SR.7
read
Read Array
Program Setup
(FFH)
(10H/40H)
Erase Setup
BE Confirm,
P/E Resume,
ULB Confirm
Program/Erase
Suspend
(20H)
(D0H)
(B0H)
Row Number
Current
state of the
Other
Partition
Mode
Row Number
Table 11. Write State Machine - Next State Table (Sheet 1 of 4)
1
Setup
2
Busy
3
Idle
4
Erase Suspend
5
Prog. Suspend
6
Setup
7
Busy
8
Idle
9
Erase Suspend
10
Prog. Suspend
11
Setup
12
Busy
13
Idle
14
Erase Suspend
15
Prog. Suspend
16
Setup
17
Busy
18
Idle
19
Erase Suspend
20
Prog. Suspend
21
Any State
22
Setup
23
Busy
24
Idle
25
Erase Suspend
26
Prog. Suspend
27
Setup
28
Busy
29
Idle
30
Erase Suspend
31
Prog. Suspend
32
Setup
33
Busy
34
Idle
35
Erase Suspend
36
Prog. Suspend
Read Array
36
37
Idle
Setup
Status
1
Protection Register (Busy)
37
38
Idle
Busy
Status
0
Protection Register (Busy)
38
39
Setup
40
Busy
41
Idle
42
Erase Suspend
43
Prog. Suspend
1
Read Array
Array
Array
1
Read Array
Program Setup
2
Read Array
Erase Setup
Read Array
Read Array
5
6
Read Array
Query
CFI
1
Read Array
Program Setup
7
Read Array
Erase Setup
Read Array
Read
10
11
Read Array
ID
1
Read Array
Program Setup
12
Read Array
Erase Setup
Read Array
15
16
Read Array
Status
1
Read Array
Program Setup
17
Read Array
Erase Setup
Read Array
Status
Lock/RCR Error
1
20
LB/ULB
L/RCR Error
Status
1
Read Array
Program Setup
23
Read Array
Erase Setup
Read Array
Lock/RCR
26
27
Read Array
Status
1
Read Array
Program Setup
28
Read Array
Erase Setup
Read Array
31
32
Read Array
Protection Register
Array
1
Read Array
Program Setup
33
Read Array
Erase Setup
Read Array
Status
1
Read Array
Program Setup
Erase Setup
39
40
Read Array
Read Array
Read Array
34
35
Read Array
Done
29
30
Read Array
Set RCR
24
25
Read Array
Lock/Unlock
Block
21
22
Read Array
Error
18
19
Read Array
Setup
13
14
Read Array
Status
8
9
Read Array
Device
Identification
3
4
41
42
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Table 11. Write State Machine - Next State Table (Sheet 2 of 4)
Read Status
Clear Status
Register
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/Unlock,
Lock-Down,
Write RCR
Setup
OTP Setup
Lock Block
Confirm
Lock-Down
Block Confirm
Write RCR
Confirm
(70H)
(50H)
(90H)
(98H)
(60H)
(C0H)
(01H)
(2FH)
(03H)
1
3
1
Read Array
2
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/RCR
Setup
4
2
Read Array
OTP Setup
3
4
Read Array
5
5
6
6
Read Array
7
8
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/RCR
Setup
9
7
Read Array
OTP Setup
8
9
Read Array
10
10
11
11
Read Array
12
13
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/RCR
Setup
12
Read Array
OTP Setup
14
13
14
Read Array
15
15
16
16
Read Array
17
18
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/RCR
Setup
17
Read Array
OTP Setup
19
18
19
Read Array
20
20
Lock/RCR Error
21
LB/ULB
22
LB/ULB
Read Array
23
24
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/RCR
Setup
OTP Setup
25
Read Array
Read Array
26
Read Array
28
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/RCR
Setup
OTP Setup
30
Read Array
Read Array
31
21
22
23
24
25
27
28
29
30
31
32
Read Array
33
34
Set RCR
26
27
29
Row Number
Row Number
Command Input to the Current Partition (and Next State of the Current Partition)
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/RCR
Setup
OTP Setup
35
Read Array
Read Array
36
32
33
34
35
36
37
Protection Register (Busy)
37
38
Protection Register (Busy)
38
39
Read Array
40
41
Read Status
42
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Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/RCR
Setup
OTP Setup
Read Array
Read Array
39
40
41
42
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Table 11. Write State Machine - Next State Table (Sheet 3 of 4)
40
Current
state of the
Other
Partition
Mode
Row Number
Current State of the Current Command Input to the Current Partition (and Next State of
the Current Partition)
Partition
State
Any State
Setup
45
Idle
Busy
46
Setup
47
Busy
48
Idle
49
Erase Suspend
50
Prog. Suspend
51
Setup
52
Idle
53
Erase Suspend
54
Setup
55
Idle
56
Erase Suspend
57
Setup
58
Idle
59
Erase Suspend
60
Setup
61
Idle
62
Erase Suspend
63
Idle
64
Setup
65
Busy
66
Idle
67
Erase Suspend
68
Prog. Suspend
69
Setup
70
Busy
71
Idle
72
Erase Suspend
73
Prog. Suspend
74
Idle
75
Setup
76
Busy
Idle
78
Prog. Suspend
79
Setup
80
Busy
81
Idle
82
Prog. Suspend
83
Setup
84
Busy
85
Idle
86
Prog. Suspend
87
Setup
88
Busy
89
Idle
90
Prog. Suspend
Status
Status
Read Array
Program Setup
Erase Setup
BE Confirm,
P/E Resume,
ULB Confirm
Program/Erase
Suspend
(FFH)
(10H/40H)
(20H)
(D0H)
(B0H)
Program (Busy)
1
44
Program (Busy)
0
PS Read Status
Read Array
Done
Status
1
Read Array
Program Setup
Erase Setup
Program Suspend
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device
ID
Status
Array
ID
1
1
1
47
Read Array
Read Array
50
Program
(Busy)
Program
Suspend Read
Array
51
Program
(Busy)
54
Program Suspend Read Array
Program
Suspend Read
Array
Program
Suspend Read
Array
57
Program Suspend Read Array
Program
(Busy)
60
63
Program Suspend Read Array
Read Query
CFI
1
Program Suspend Read Array
Program
(Busy)
Setup
Status
1
Erase Error
Erase (Busy)
Erase Error
Read Array
Program Setup
Erase
1
Erase Setup
Read Array
1
Read Array
Program Setup
Erase Setup
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device
ID
Read Query
Status
Status
Array
ID
CFI
0
1
1
1
1
56
58
59
61
62
66
68
69
70
Read Array
Read Array
71
72
Read Array
Busy
55
67
Read Array
Status
53
65
Read Array
Read Array
Done
52
64
Read Array
Status
48
49
Program
Suspend Read
Array
Error
45
46
Read Array
Erase Suspend
77
Program
44
Data
when SR.7
read
73
Erase (Busy)
ES Read Status
Erase (Busy)
Erase Suspend Read Array
Erase Suspend Read Array
ES Read Array
ES Read Array Program Setup ES Read Array Erase (Busy)
Erase Suspend Read Array
ES Read Array
Erase (Busy)
Erase Suspend Read Array
Erase Suspend Read Array
ES Read Array
ES Read Array Program Setup ES Read Array Erase (Busy)
Erase Suspend Read Array
ES Read Array
Erase (Busy)
Erase Suspend Read Array
Erase Suspend Read Array
ES Read Array
ES Read Array Program Setup ES Read Array Erase (Busy)
Erase Suspend Read Array
ES Read Array
Erase (Busy)
Erase Suspend Read Array
Erase Suspend Read Array
ES Read Array
ES Read Array Program Setup ES Read Array Erase (Busy)
Erase Suspend Read Array
ES Read Array
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
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Table 11. Write State Machine -Next State Table (Sheet 4 of 4)
Read Status
Clear Status
Register
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/Unlock,
Lock-Down,
Write RCR
Setup
OTP Setup
Lock Block
Confirm
Lock-Down
Block Confirm
Write RCR
Confirm
(70H)
(50H)
(90H)
(98H)
(60H)
(C0H)
(01H)
(2FH)
(03H)
Row Number
Command Input to the Current Partition (and Next State of the Current Partition)
44
Program (Busy)
44
45
Program (Busy)
45
46
Read Array
47
48
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/RCR
Setup
OTP Setup
49
Read Array
Read Array
50
49
51
Program
Program
Program
Program
52 Suspend Read Suspend Read Suspend Read Suspend Read
Status
Device ID
Array
Query
53
Program Suspend Read Array
54
Program
Program
Program
Program
55 Suspend Read Suspend Read Suspend Read Suspend Read
Status
Array
Device ID
Query
56
Program Suspend Read Array
57
Program
Program
Program
Program
58 Suspend Read Suspend Read Suspend Read Suspend Read
Array
Device ID
Query
Status
59
Program Suspend Read Array
60
Program
Program
Program
Program
61 Suspend Read Suspend Read Suspend Read Suspend Read
Array
Device ID
Query
Status
62
Program Suspend Read Array
63
64
Read Array
Read Array
Read Device ID
Read Query
61
62
Erase Error
Read Status
58
59
60
65
55
56
57
63
52
53
54
Lock/RCR
Setup
OTP Setup
67
Read Array
Read Array
68
64
65
66
67
68
69
Read Array
70
71
47
48
50
51
66
46
Read Status
Read Array
Read Device ID
Read Query
Lock/RCR
Setup
72
OTP Setup
Read Array
Read Array
73
74
70
71
72
73
Block Erase (Busy)
74
75
Erase
Erase
Erase
Erase Suspend
Suspend Read Suspend Read
Suspend Read
Read Device ID
77
Status
Array
Query
78
76
75
Lock/RCR
Setup
Erase Suspend Read Array
Erase
Erase
Erase
Erase Suspend
Suspend Read Suspend Read
Suspend Read
Read
Device
ID
81
Status
Array
Query
82
80
Erase
Erase
Erase
Erase Suspend
Suspend Read Suspend Read
Suspend Read
Read Device ID
85
Array
Status
Query
86
Erase Suspend Read Array
80
81
82
83
Lock/RCR
Setup
Erase Suspend Read Array
84
85
86
87
Erase
Erase
Erase
88
Erase Suspend
Suspend Read Suspend Read
Suspend Read
Read Device ID
89
Status
Array
Query
90
77
79
Lock/RCR
Setup
83
84
76
78
79
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87
Lock/RCR
Setup
Erase Suspend Read Array
88
89
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7.2.2.1
Basic Status Register Read
The first example shows how to read the status register of the top partition. The current state of the
partition is read array mode, and the bottom partition is idle. This is shown on the state table as row
3. When a Read Status Register command (70H) is issued, the next state becomes Read Status
(Table 11, row 18). Subsequent reads from this partition will output status register data.
Throughout these operations, the bottom partition stays idle.
7.2.2.2
Erase Suspend to Read
The next example will show how to suspend an erase operation in the top partition to read
information from the same partition. The current state of the top partition is read array mode, and
the bottom partition is idle (row 3). When an Erase Setup command (20H) is issued, the partition is
put into an Erase Setup state (row 63). In order to start the erase, an Erase Confirm command is
given which puts the partition into an Erase (busy) state (row 74). Before the erase has completed,
information needs to be read from a different block within the same partition. To do this, an Erase
Suspend (B0H) command is issued. This is the only command that this partition will accept; all
other commands will be ignored. The partition then goes into an Erase Suspend Read Status state
(row 77). The status register can be read to determine when the erase has been successfully
suspended. At this point a Read Array command can be given which puts the partition into erase
suspend read array mode (row 81). Array data can now be read. The partition will stay in this
mode, and the erase will stay suspended until an Erase Resume command (D0H) is issued which
returns the partition back to an Erase (busy) state. When the erase has completed, the partition will
go into the Erase (done) state (row 72), and the partition is ready to accept another command.
7.2.2.3
Read While Erase/Program
This example will describe reading from the bottom partition while the top partition is in erase
mode. The top and bottom partitions are both initially in read array mode (row 3). The top partition
is issued an Erase Setup (20H) command putting the partition into an Erase Setup state (row 63).
An Erase Confirm command is then given, putting the top partition into an Erase (busy) state.
Information from the bottom partition then needs to be read. The state table is now used to show
the state of the bottom partition, which has become the current partition. Its state is shown in row 2.
The partition is already in read array mode, so the Read Array command does not have to be
issued. If, however, the device is in a different read mode, such as read status mode, then a Read
Array command will have to be issued. The block in the top partition continues to be erased
throughout the read cycle. When the erase has completed, the current state of the top partition is
shown by row 71, and the partition is ready to accept a new command.
7.2.2.4
Read While Program-Suspend During Erase-Suspend
This example will outline reading from the bottom partition while the top partition is in erase
suspend mode and the bottom partition is in program mode. Both top and bottom partitions are
initially in read array mode. An Erase Setup command is issued to the top partition, putting it into
Erase Setup, row 63. An Erase Confirm command is then issued to the top partition which starts
erasing the block (row 74). At this point data needs to be programmed into the bottom partition.
The erase in the top partition is suspended by issuing the Erase Suspend command. The state table
is now used to show the state of the bottom partition. Its current state is shown in row 4; it is in read
array mode while the other partition is in Erase Suspend mode. A Program Setup command is
issued to the bottom partition. The next command to the partition programs the device, and puts the
partition into the Program (busy) state, row 45. At this point, data from the bottom partition needs
to be read. Its program cycle is suspended with a Program Suspend command. Its current state is
shown in row 53. Issuing a Read Array command to the bottom partition will put it into the
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Program Suspend Read Array state, row 56. Array data can now be read. When array data has been
read, the program can be resumed by writing the Program Resume command. The partition goes
back to program mode, then completes programming the device. The bottom partition is then idle,
and the top partition is still in erase suspend mode. The state table now shows the current state of
the top partition in row 77. An Erase Resume command resumes the erase. When the erase has
completed, both partitions are idle, and can accept new commands.
7.2.3
Addresses during Writes to Flash
In previous Intel Flash products such as the Fast Boot Block and Intel® StrataFlash™ memory
families, the address while writing a command was a don’t care. In 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash
memory this address should be the address location to which the command is referring (see Table 5
on page 15). For example, the first address in a block erase command should be an address within
that block; the first address in a program command should be the address of the word to be
programmed.
7.3
System Design Considerations
7.3.1
CPU Compatibility
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory supports two high-performance read modes:
• Asynchronous page mode
• Synchronous burst mode
These two read modes allow the processor, if capable, to achieve much higher bandwidth than was
previously possible using single read accesses. The asynchronous page mode is ideal for nonclocked memory systems and is compatible with standard page-mode ROM. If the memory
subsystem has access to an external processor referenced clock, the synchronous burst mode can be
used for increased read performance, provided the clock frequency is below 40 MHz.
If the system CPU or ASIC does not support burst or page-mode reads, single synchronous and
asynchronous reads are possible.
Whether the flash component is in synchronous or asynchronous mode depends on the setting in
the Configuration Register. Setting bit 15 to 0 enables synchronous burst reads, and setting the bit
to 1 enables asynchronous reads.
Upon reset, the device defaults to asynchronous page mode, and is put into read array mode. This
corresponds to the state of most processors upon startup. It is important to reset the flash memory
device when the processor is reset. This is because when the processor returns from reset it will
request memory from the flash array. If the flash has not been reset, it is possible for it to be in read
status or read ID mode, which would then return unwanted data to the processor.
7.3.2
Flash Integrated Features
The key to enabling compatibility between 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory and today’s burstcapable microprocessors are 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory’s integrated features. These
features, listed and explained below, help simplify and eliminate excess system interface logic.
• Address Latch
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• Read Configuration Register
• Status Register
• WAIT# Output
7.3.2.1
Address Latch
The address latch latches the address during read and write cycles. The internal address latch is
controlled by ADV#. When ADV# is low, the latch is open. The latch closes when ADV# is driven
high or upon the first rising (or falling) edge of CLK when ADV# is low. This stores the current
address on the bus into the flash memory device and lets the address bus change without affecting
the flash. This pin works the same in write operations; the address to be written to gets latched on
the rising ADV# edge. Since writes are asynchronous, CLK is ignored and the address is not
latched on the clock edge. During asynchronous reads the address latch does not need to be used,
but addresses must then stay stable during the entire read operation. If ADV# is not used, addresses
are latched on the rising edge of CE# during reads, and on the rising edge of CE# or WE# during
writes, whichever goes high first.
7.3.2.2
Read Configuration Register
The read configuration register is a 16-bit register which sets the device’s read configuration, burst
order, frequency configuration and burst length. This register is stored in volatile memory within
the memory device, and is initialized upon return from reset. With the Read Configuration
Register, features of the flash memory device can be easily changed. Previous flash memory
devices such as Advanced Boot Block and Intel StrataFlash memory families did not contain this
register; rather features in these devices were set in hardware and were unchangeable. Being able to
change these features allows a single flash memory component to have several different hardware
features, configurable by the user. This allows this flash chip to work with a wide array of
processors, regardless of their hardware requirements.
7.3.2.3
Status Register
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory contains two status registers, one for each partition. Each one is
an eight-bit register which contains the current information about the write state machine, the logic
which controls programming and erasing the device’s memory blocks. This register will report if a
program or erase command had completed successfully, and if not, a reason for the error. Also this
register will report when a program or erase has been suspended, so that the processor can then
issue a program, erase, or read command. This register cannot be written to, only cleared, by
issuing the Clear Status Register command, or by resetting the device.
7.3.2.4
WAIT# Output
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory supports four-word, eight-word, and continuous burst lengths.
In continuous burst length, or in 4- or 8-word burst accesses with RCR.3 = 1, an output ball,
WAIT# is provided to simplify CPU to memory communication. The WAIT# informs the system
when data is valid. At a logic 1, there is valid data on the bus, at a logic 0, the data on the bus is
invalid. Figure 15, “WAIT# Pin Connection Using Multiple Flash Memory Components” on
page 45, shows how the WAIT# signal can be OR’d for interface to a CPU, to use multiple flash
components.
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Figure 15. WAIT# Pin Connection Using Multiple Flash Memory Components
Wire OR’d WAIT#
READY#
WAIT#
Burst CPU
or System
Wait-State Logic
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane
Flash Memory
Data
x16
DQ15-0
WAIT#
1.8 Volt Dual-Plane
Flash Memory
DQ15-0
7.3.3
Using Asynchronous Page Mode
Upon power-up or return from reset, the device defaults to asynchronous page mode, with a page
size of four words. This read mode is only supported from the main blocks, and is not supported
from other locations within the device, such as the parameter blocks, the device identification
codes, query information, and status register.
In asynchronous page mode, CLK is ignored and ADV# must be held low throughout the page
access. With ADV# low, the internal address latch is open, allowing new page accesses. The initial
valid address will store four words of data in the internal page buffer. Each word is then output onto
the data lines by toggling address lines A1-0.
If an application only uses the asynchronous page mode capability, CLK and ADV# can be tied to
VSS, as shown in Figure 20, “Different Clock Options” on page 48. This shows an ideal, glueless
interface. If the processor does not provide any or all of these signals, some glue logic may be
required. More information on signal generation is covered later in this section. Grounding CLK
and ADV# will minimize the power consumed by these two pins and will simplify the interface,
making it compatible with standard flash memory and industry standard page mode ROMs. With
the ADV# signal tied low, the addresses cannot be latched into the device. This means that
addresses must stay valid throughout the entire read or write cycle, until CE# or either WE# or OE#
go high. Figure 17, “Asynchronous Page Mode Read Waveform” on page 46, shows an
asynchronous read timing diagram with ADV# held low. Note that address lines A1-0 are toggled to
clock out the data.
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Figure 16. Asynchronous Page Mode Block Diagram
Reset
RST#
Address
A20-0
CLK
ADV#
Burst CPU
CE#
OE#
WE#
1.8 Volt
Dual-Plane
CE#
OE# Flash Memory
WE#
Data
DQ15-0
Figure 17. Asynchronous Page Mode Read Waveform
A20-2
VIH
VIL
VIH
A1-0
CE#
OE#
VIL
Valid
Address
Valid
Address
Valid
Address
Valid
Address
Valid
Address
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
VIH
WE#
ADV#
VIL
VIH
VIL
VOH
DQ15-0
7.3.4
Valid
Output
VOL
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Using Synchronous Burst Mode
Synchronous burst mode provides a performance increase over asynchronous page-mode reads. It
supports effective zero wait-state performance up to 40 MHz. This read mode is only supported
from main blocks, and is not supported from other locations within the device, such as parameter
blocks, the device identification mode, Query information, and Status Register. However, read
operations from these locations while in synchronous burst mode transpire as single synchronous
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reads. Burst reads are limited to within a partition, it is not possible to do a burst read across the
partition boundary. A block diagram showing signal connections is shown in Figure 18. This is an
ideal interface, and some glue logic may be required if the processor does not provide any or all of
these signals. Figure 19 shows a synchronous burst mode read timing diagram. Note that only one
address is needed from the processor to generate four valid data outputs.
Figure 18. Synchronous Burst Read Interface Block Diagram
Reset
RST#
A20-0
Address
CLK
ADV#
Burst CPU
CE#
OE#
WE#
1.8 Volt
Dual-Plane
CE#
OE# Flash Memory
WE#
Data
DQ15-0
Figure 19. Synchronous Burst Mode Read Waveform
VIH
Note 1
CLK
VIL
VIH
A20-0
VIL
Valid
Address
ADV# transition informs the device to latch a new
address and start a new burst cycle
VIH
ADV#
VIL
VIH
CE#
VIL
VIH
OE#
VIL
VIH
WE#
VIL
VOH
DQ15-0
VOL
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
Data held valid for one clock cycle
NOTE:
1. Clock cycles are insterted based on the frequency configuration code:
é Frequency Configuration 2: insert two clock cycles.
é Frequency Configuration 3: insert three clock cycles.
é Frequency Configuration 4: insert four clock cycles.
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Different interface considerations need to be made when booting from 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash
memory depending on whether or not the processor supports burst read operations at boot-up.
• Case 1, the processor does not support burst read mode at boot-up, but rather boots up in
asynchronous page mode. This is the initial state of the flash memory, so no special design
considerations need to be made. After booting up, the processor can, if possible, configure the
flash memory for synchronous burst mode.
• Case 2, the processor does support burst mode at boot-up. After return from reset, the flash
memory defaults to asynchronous read mode, which is inherently slower than synchronous
burst mode. External interface logic will be needed to inform the processor of this, and to
insert wait states to match the flash memory’s timing with the processor’s timing. This logic is
only necessary until the processor has a chance to switch the memory device to synchronous
burst mode, at which time the external logic must be notified of this change. This can be
accomplished via a write-able register within the system wait-state logic or via a general
purpose I/O (GPIO) pin. The GPIO pin may operate as an input into the system logic.
7.3.5
Signal Generation
Other than address and data pins, 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory has several control pins as
well. This section will cover these pins and how to generate these signals.
• ADV# can be derived from the processor’s transaction start signal. If the processor does not
have this type of signal, other standard CPU control signals can be used to control ADV#. The
key characteristic of this signal is that it must toggle to inform the device to latch a new
address. If this signal is not used, in asynchronous page mode only, then CE# must toggle to
inform the flash memory of a new address.
• CLK can be derived from the processor’s memory clock output. If the processor does not
supply this control signal to the memory subsystem, the signal can be received from the clock
signal generator through a clock buffer. This buffer minimizes clock load and skew. The clock
signal must have a period of at least 25 ns. Figure 20 illustrates different clock options.
Figure 20. Different Clock Options
Clock
CLK option 2
CPU does not provide
a system CLK output
Clock
Buffer
INCLK
MCLK
CLK option 1
CPU provides
a system CLK output
CPU
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• WP#: on the Fast Boot Block and other Intel Flash memory families, this pin was the only way
of locking and unlocking lockable blocks. On 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory, locking and
unlocking lockable blocks is possible through both hardware and software. Initially, upon
reset, all blocks are locked and cannot be programmed or erased regardless of the value of
WP#. In order to write to or erase a block, it must first be unlocked. This is done through
software. An unlocked block can be programmed or erased regardless of the value of WP#.
Only when a block is marked “lock-down” does the WP# pin have an effect on memory. In
order to program/erase a locked-down block, the WP# pin must be high, and the block must
then be unlocked. The block may then be programmed or erased as long as WP# is high. When
WP# goes low, the block reverts to lock-down and can no longer be programmed or erased.
The only way to get the block out of lock-down mode is to reset the device. If WP# is not used,
it should be tied high. This will insure that blocks can be locked and unlocked through
software, even after setting the lock-down bit. With WP# tied low, blocks can still be locked
and unlocked through software, but if a block is locked down, it will remain in a lock-down
state, and cannot be programmed or erased until the flash memory is reset.
• WE# / OE#: Processors that have separate pins to signal reads and writes can, in most cases,
connect directly to these pins on the flash memory component. Processors that have a single
pin which determines a read or a write can use this signal directly as either WE# or OE#,
depending on what the low value means on that pin. The other input signal will then need to be
generated via external logic to ensure that it goes low and high at the right times.
• RST# on the flash can be connected to the reset signal to the processor provided that the time
from deserting reset to the processor’s first memory request is longer than the time required of
the flash. The maximum delay from deasserting reset to valid data for 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane
Flash memory is 150 ns. If the processor takes less time than that and requires memory before
the flash component is ready, the data will be invalid. If the processor takes longer than the
flash to reset, there is no problem. If this pin is kept low on power-up it will prevent possible
spurious writes. If VPP ramps up before VCC or VCC drops before VPP, random noise on the
data pins can possibly enter a program command (40H) with CE# and WE# low and OE# high.
With RST# low it will prevent this spurious write.
• Most processors will expect data during read cycles much sooner than the flash memory
component can provide it. For this reason the processor needs to be able to pause and wait for
the flash memory. This can be done by programming the processor to generate a set number of
wait states, if possible. If the processor is unable to internally generate wait-states, an input pin
to the processor tells it when to pause and wait for valid data from the flash memory. This pin
can then also be used as an input from the flash memory’s WAIT# signal during continuous
reads or during 4- or 8-word reads in non-wrap mode (RCR.3 = 1)
7.3.6
Using WAIT# in Burst Mode
The 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory supports 4-word, 8-word, and continuous burst lengths. In
continuous burst length, or in 4-word or 8-word burst lengths with no-wrap (RCR.3 = 1), an output
pin, WAIT#, is provided to simplify CPU to memory communication. The WAIT# informs the
system to when data is valid.
• WAIT# = Logic ’1’ means Valid Data
• WAIT# = Logic ’0’ means Invalid Data
When operating in the continuous burst mode, or during 4 or 8-word reads in non-wrap mode
(RCR.3 = 1), the flash memory may incur an output delay when the burst sequence crosses the first
16-word boundary. The starting address dictates whether or not a delay will occur. If the starting
address is aligned to a four-word boundary, the delay will not be seen. If the starting address is the
end of a four-word boundary, the output delay will be equal to the frequency configuration setting;
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this is the worst case delay. The delay will only take place once during a continuous burst access,
and if the burst sequence never crosses a 16-word boundary, the delay will never happen. When the
output delay is encountered, the WAIT# pin will be asserted. This signal should be fed into the
systems wait-state control logic or directly to the CPU.
The WAIT# output pin is gated by OE# and CE#. If either OE# or CE# go inactive, the WAIT#
output buffer turns off. An internal pull-up resistor holds WAIT# at a logic ’1’ state. The resistor
value is approximately 1 MΩ. This output configuration allows multiple banks of flash enable wire
ORing, as shown in Figure 15, “WAIT# Pin Connection Using Multiple Flash Memory
Components” on page 45. WAIT# can also be configured for a couple different characteristics to
help simplify system usage. It can be configured for assertion during the delay or one data cycle
before the delay.
7.3.7
Write Operations
Write operations are used to switch the memory device between modes, to initiate a program or
erase, to lock or unlock blocks, and to write memory to the device to be stored. Commands that
switch modes of the device or suspend/resume a program or erase take one write cycle. Commands
which initiate a program or erase or lock/unlock blocks take two write cycles. A program command
is required before each data word to be programmed into the flash device, even if multiple data
words are programmed back to back.
Write operations transpire as asynchronous operations, similar to other Intel Flash memory
families, such as Advanced or Advanced+ Boot Block and Fast Boot Block memory. The flash
memory latches the address during writes the same way as during reads. The data, as in all Intel
Flash memory components, is latched on the rising edge of CE# or WE#, whichever goes high first.
For a write cycle, WE# and CE# are interchangeable.
After completing a program or erase or program/erase suspend command, the flash device
automatically goes into read status mode. Any reads to the flash at this point will return status
register data. This data is not updated to the output pins continually, rather CE# and/or OE# need to
be toggled for updated status register data. After a Set Read Configuration Register command, the
flash device goes into read array mode.
7.4
Design Tools and Software
7.4.1
Design Tools
Several tools are available which will simplify designing in 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory
components into a system. They include VHDL and Verilog bus functional models, Timing
Designer* files, and IBIS files. Some of these tools can be found on Intel’s website, otherwise they
can be obtained by contacting an Intel field representative. Visit http://developer.intel.com/design/
flash/swtools/ for more details.
7.4.2
Flash Data Integrator (FDI)
Intel® Flash Data Integrator software is a code plus data storage manager for use in real-time
embedded applications. This software enables code execution and data storage in a single flash
device. It handles parameter, data-stream, and packet storage, as well as sophisticated file-system
features like wear-leveling, power-loss recovery and block reclaims. By consolidating code and
data storage in a single flash device, FDI reduces component count, allowing decreases in board
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size, power consumption and cost. FDI is designed to fully support the special features of 1.8 Volt
Dual-Plane Flash memory. More information on Flash Data Integrator (FDI) software is available
on Intel’s website at: http://developer.intel.com/design/flcomp/.
8.0
Electrical Specifications
8.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Temperature under Bias
Storage Temperature
Voltage On Any Pin (except VPP)
VPP Voltage
VCC and VCCQ Voltage
Output Short Circuit Current
Maximum Rating
–40°C to +85°C
–65°C to +125°C
–0.5 V to +2.45 V(1)
–2.0 V to +14.0 V(1,2,4)
–0.2V to +2.45V
100 mA(3)
NOTES:
1. All specified voltages are with respect to VSS. Minimum DC voltage is –0.5 V on input/output pins and
–0.2 V on VCC and VPP pins. During transitions, this level may undershoot to –2.0 V for periods <20 ns.
Maximum DC voltage on input/output pins and VCC is VCC +0.5 V which, during transitions, may overshoot to
VCC +2.0 V for periods <20 ns.
2. Maximum DC voltage on VPP may overshoot to +14.0 V for periods <20 ns.
3. Output shorted for no more than one second. No more than one output shorted at a time.
4. VPP Program voltage is normally 1.65 V–1.95 V. Connection to a 11.4 V–12.6 V supply can be done for a
maximum of 1000 cycles on the main blocks and 2500 cycles on the parameter blocks during program/erase.
VPP may be connected to 12 V for a total of 80 hours maximum.
NOTICE: This datasheet contains information on products in the design phase of development. Do not finalize a
design with this information. Revised information will be published when the product becomes available. Verify with
your local Intel Sales office that you have the latest datasheet 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.
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8.2
Extended Temperature Operation
Symbol
Parameter
Notes
Min
Nominal
Max
Unit
-40
+25
+85
°C
TA
Operating temperature
VCC
VCC supply voltage
1
1.65
1.8
1.95
V
VCCQ
I/O supply voltage
1
1.65
1.8
1.95
V
VPP1
VPP supply voltage when used as a logic control
1
0.9
1.8
1.95
V
VPP2
VPP supply voltage
1, 2
11.4
12
12.6
V
Cycling
Main block erase cycling; VPP = 1.8 V
100,000
Cycles
Parameter block erase cycling; VPP = 1.8 V
100,000
Cycles
Main block erase cycling; VPP = 12 V, 80 hrs.
1000
Cycles
Parameter block erase cycling; VPP = 12 V, 80 hrs.
2500
Cycles
80
Hours
Maximum VPP hours at 12 V
NOTES:
1. See DC Characteristics tables for voltage range-specific specifications.
2. Applying VPP =11.4 V– 12.6 V during a program or erase can be done for a maximum of 1000 cycles on the
main blocks and 2500 cycles on the parameter blocks. A permanent connection to VPP = 11.4 V– 12.6 V is
not allowed and can cause damage to the device.
8.3
Capacitance
TA = +25°C, f = 1 MHz
Sym
CIN
COUT
Parameter(1)
Typ
Max
Unit
Condition
Input Capacitance
6
8
pF
VIN = 0.0 V
Output Capacitance
8
12
pF
VOUT = 0.0 V
NOTE: 1. Sampled, not 100% tested.
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8.4
Sym
DC Characteristics (1)
Parameter(1)
ILI
Input Load Current
ILO
Output Leakage Current
ICCS
VCC Standby Current
ICCR
Average
VCC Read
Current
Page Mode
Synchronous
CLK = 13 MHz
Synchronous
CLK = 40 MHz
ICCW +
VCC Program Current
Note
Min
Max
Unit
±1
µA
VCC = VCC Max, VCCQ = VCCQ Max,
VIN = VCCQ or VSSQ
±1
µA
VCC = VCC Max, VCCQ = VCCQ Max,
VIN = VCCQ or VSSQ
13
20
µA
VCC = VCC Max, CE# = RST# =VCCQ,
WP# = VCCQ or VSSQ, A18 = A19 = VCC
± 0.2V
3
12
18
mA
4 Word Read
f = 13 MHz
VCC = VCC Max
3, 4
9
13
mA
Burst length = 4
CE#=VIL, OE#=VIH,
Inputs = VIH or VIL
11
17
mA
Burst length = 8
42
59
mA
Burst length =
Continuous
20
29
mA
Burst length = 4
f = 40 MHz
VCC = VCC Max
28
40
mA
Burst length = 8
CE#=VIL, OE#=VIH,
Inputs = VIH or VIL
42
59
mA
Burst length =
Continuous
30
55
mA
VPP = VPP1, program in progress
18
35
mA
VPP = VPP2, program in progress
30
45
mA
VPP = VPP1, block erase in progress
16
35
mA
VPP = VPP2, block erase in progress
2
3, 4
5, 6
IPPW
ICCE+
VCC Block Erase Current
Typ
5, 7
IPPE
Test Condition
ICCWS
VCC Program Suspend Current
5, 8
13
20
µA
CE# = VIH, program suspend in
progress
ICCES
VCC Erase Suspend Current
5, 8
13
20
µA
CE# = VIH, block erase suspend in
progress
IPPS
VPP Standby Current
0.5
1
µA
VPP ≤ VCC
IPPR
VPP Read Current
0.5
1
µA
VPP ≤ VCC
IPPWS
VPP Program Suspend Current
5
0.5
1
µA
VPP = VPP1/2, program suspended
IPPES
VPP Erase Suspend Current
5
0.5
1
µA
VPP = VPP1/2, erase suspended
VIL
Input Low Voltage
-0.4
0.4
V
VIH
Input High Voltage
VCCQ
- 0.4
VCCQ
+0.4
V
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DC Characteristics, continued
Sym
VOL
Parameter(1)
Note
Min
Output Low Voltage
Typ
Max
Unit
0.1
V
Test Condition
VCC = VCC Min, VCCQ = VCCQ Min, IOL =
100 µA
VOH
Output High Voltage
VPPLK
VPP Lock-Out Voltage
VLKO
VCC Lock Voltage
V
VCCQ
- 0.1
9
IOH = –100 µA
0.4
1.0
VCC = VCC Min, VCCQ = VCCQ Min,
V
V
NOTE:
1. All currents are RMS unless noted. Typical values at typical VCC, TA = +25°C.
2. WAIT# ILO = 2 µA max.
3. Automatic Power Savings (APS) reduces ICCR to approximately standby levels in static operation.
4. The burst wrap bit (RCR.3) determines whether 4- or 8-word burst-accesses wrap within the burst-length
boundary or whether they cross word-length boundaries to perform linear accesses. In the no-wrap mode
(RCR.3 = 1), the device operates similar to continuous linear burst mode but consumes less power during 4and 8-word bursts.
5. Sampled, not 100% tested.
6. VCC read + program current is the summation of VCC Read and VCC program currents.
7. VCC read + program current is the summation of VCC Read and VCC block erase currents.
8. ICCES is specified with device deselected. If device is read while in erase suspend, current draw is sum of
ICCES and ICCR.
9. Erase and program operations are inhibited when VPP ≤ VPPLK and not guaranteed outside valid VPP1 and
VPP2 ranges.
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8.5
AC I/O Test Conditions
Figure 21. AC Input/Output Reference Waveform
VCCQ
Input
Test Points
VCCQ/2
VCCQ/2
Output
0V
0672_21
NOTE: AC test inputs are driven at 1.65 V for a Logic "1" and 0.0 V for a Logic "0." Input timing begins, and
output timing ends, at VCCQ/2. Input rise and fall times (10% to 90%) < 5 ns. Worst case speed
conditions are when VCC = 1.65 V.
Figure 22. Transient Equivalent Testing Load Circuit
VCCQ
R1
Device
Under Test
Out
CL
R2
0672_22
NOTE: See table for component values.
Test configuration component value for worst case speed conditions
Test Configuration
CL (pF)
R1 (Ω)
R2 (Ω)
1.8 V Standard Test
50
16.7K
16.7K
NOTE: CL includes jig capacitance.
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8.6
AC Read Characteristics
Product
#
-110
-120
Sym
Unit
Parameter()
Notes
Min
Max
Min
Max
Clock Specifications
R1
tCLK
CLK period
25
25
ns
R2
tCH (tCL)
CLK high (Low) time
7.5
7.5
ns
R3
tCHCL (tCLCH)
CLK fall (Rise) time
5
5
ns
Synchronous Specifications
R4
tAVCH
Address valid setup to CLK
9
9
ns
R5
tVLCH
ADV# low setup to CLK
9
9
ns
R6
tELCH
CE# low setup to CLK
9
9
ns
R7
tCHQV
CLK to output delay
R8
tCHQX
Output hold from CLK
2
5
5
ns
R9
tCHAX
Address hold from CLK
3
10
10
ns
R10
tCHTL (tCHTH)
CLK to WAIT# delay
R24
tEHEL
CE# high between subsequent
synchronous reads
20
25
20
4
25
ns
ns
20
20
ns
Asynchronous Specifications
R11
tAVVH
Address setup to ADV# high
10
10
ns
R12
tELVH
CE# low to ADV# going high
10
10
ns
R13
tAVQV
Address to output delay
R14
tELQV
R15
5
110
120
ns
CE# low to output delay
110
120
ns
tVLQV
ADV# low to output delay
110
120
ns
R16
tVLVH
ADV# pulse width low
10
10
ns
R17
tVHVL
ADV# pulse width high
10
10
ns
R18
tVHAX
Address hold from ADV# high
9
9
ns
R19
tAPA
Page address access time
40
45
ns
R20
tGLQV
OE# low to output delay
45
45
ns
R21
tPHQV
RST# high to output delay
150
150
ns
R22
tEHQZ
tGHQZ
CE# or OE# high to output in
high z, whichever occurs first
3
25
35
ns
R23
tOH
Output hold from first occurring
address, CE#, or OE# change
3
0
0
ns
NOTES:
1. See AC input/output reference waveform for timing measurements and maximum allowable input slew rate.
2. Tested at worst case processor conditions.
3. Sampled, not 100% tested.
4. Applies only to subsequent synchronous reads.
5. OE# may be delayed up to tELQV–tGLQV after the falling edge of CE# without impact to tELQV.
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Figure 23. AC Waveform for CLK Input
R3
CLK [C]
R2
R1
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Figure 24. AC Waveform for Single Asynchronous Read Operations from Parameter Blocks,
Status Register, Identifier Codes
A20-0 [A]
VIH
VIL
Valid
Address
R13
R11
R17
ADV# [V]
R18
VIH
VIL
R15
R16
CE# [E]
R22
VIH
VIL
R12
R14
OE# [G]
VIH
VIL
WE# [W]
VIH
VIL
WAIT# [T]
VOH
R20
VOL
DQ 15-0 [D/Q]
VOH
High Z
R23
Valid
Output
VOL
R21
RST# [P]
VIH
VIL
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Figure 25. AC Waveform for Asynchronous Page-Mode Read Operations from Main Blocks
A20-2 [A]
VIH
Valid
Address
VIL
R13
A1-0 [A]
VIH
Valid
Address
VIL
R17
ADV# [V]
R11
Valid
Address
Valid
Address
Valid
Address
R16
VIH
VIL
R15
CE# [E]
VIH
R18
R12
VIL
R14
OE# [G]
R22
VIH
VIL
WE# [W]
VIH
VIL
WAIT# [T]
VOH
VOL
R20
DQ15-0 [D/Q]
VOH
High Z
R19
Valid
Output
VOL
Valid
Output
R23
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
R21
RST# [P]
VIH
VIL
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Figure 26. AC Waveform for Single Synchronous Read Operations from Parameter Blocks,
Status Register, Identifier Codes
CLK [C]
VIH
Note 1
VIL
R4
A20-0 [A]
VIH
VIL
R9
Valid
Address
R13
R11
R17
ADV# [V]
R18
VIH
VIL
R16
R7
R15
R5
CE# [E]
R22
VIH
VIL
R12
R14
R6
OE# [G]
VIH
VIL
WE# [W]
VIH
R8
VIL
WAIT# [T]
VOH
R20
VOL
DQ 15-0 [D/Q]
VOH
VOL
High Z
R23
Valid
Output
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NOTE:
1. Depending upon the frequency configuration code value in the read configuration register, insert clock cycles:
• Frequency Configuration 2 insert two clock cycles
• Frequency Configuration 3 insert three clock cycles
• Frequency Configuration 4 insert four clock cycles
2. See 4.10.2 for further information about the frequency configuration and its effect on the initial read.
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Figure 27. AC Waveform for Synchronous Burst Read Operations, Four-Word Burst Length
from Main Blocks
CLK [C]
VIH
Note 1
VIL
R4
A20-0 [A]
VIH
VIL
R9
Valid
Address
R13
R11
R17
ADV# [V]
R18
VIH
VIL
R16
R15
R5
CE# [E]
R22
VIH
VIL
R12
R14
R6
OE# [G]
VIH
VIL
WE# [W]
VIH
VIL
WAIT# [T]
VOH
R20
VOL
DQ 15-0 [D/Q]
VOH
VOL
High Z
R8
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
R7
R23
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
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NOTE:
1. Depending upon the frequency configuration code value in the read configuration register, insert clock cycles:
• Frequency Configuration 2 insert two clock cycles
• Frequency Configuration 3 insert three clock cycles
• Frequency Configuration 4 insert four clock cycles
See 4.10.2 for further information about the frequency configuration and its effect on the initial read.
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Figure 28. AC Waveform for Continuous Burst Read Showing an Output Delay with Data
Output Configuration Set to One Clock
CLK [C]
VIH
Note 1
VIL
A20-0 [A]
ADV# [V]
VIH
VIL
VIH
VIL
CE# [E]
VIH
VIL
OE# [G]
VIH
VIL
WE# [W]
VIH
WAIT# [T]
R10
R10
VIL
VOH
Note 2
VOL
R7
DQ15-0 [D/Q]
VOH
VOL
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
R8
Valid
Output
Valid
Output
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NOTES:
1. This delay occurs only in certain burst configurations. See 4.10.4 for further information about WAIT#
behavior.
2. WAIT# configuration allows assertion one CLK cycle before or during output. See 4.10.4 for further
information.
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AC Write Characteristics
#
Sym
Parameter(1,2)
Notes
Min
Max
Unit
W1
tPHWL (tPHEL)
RST# High Recovery to WE# (CE#) Going Low
3
150
ns
W2
tELWL (tWLEL)
CE# (WE#) Setup to WE# (CE#) Going Low
6
0
ns
W3
tWLWH
Write Pulse Width
6
70
ns
W4
tVLVH
ADV# Pulse Width
10
ns
W5
tDVWH (tDVEH)
Data Setup to WE# (CE#) Going High
4
70
ns
W6
tAVWH (tAVEH)
Address Setup to WE# (CE#) Going High
4
70
ns
W7
tVLWH (tVLEH)
ADV# Setup to WE# (CE#) Going High
83
ns
W8
tAVVH
Address Setup to ADV# Going High
10
ns
W9
tWHEH (tEHWH)
CE# (WE#) Hold from WE# (CE#) High
0
ns
W10
tWHDX (tEHDX)
Data Hold from WE# (CE#) High
0
ns
W11
tWHAX (tEHAX)
Address Hold from WE# (CE#) High
0
ns
W12
tVHAX
Address Hold from ADV# Going High
9
ns
W13
tWHWL (tWHWL)
Write Pulse Width High
7
30
ns
W14
tBHWH (tBHEH)
WP# Setup to WE# (CE#) Going High
3
200
ns
W15
tVVWH (tQVEH)
VPP Setup to WE# (CE#) Going High
3
200
ns
W16
tWHGL (tEHGL)
Write Recovery before Read
0
ns
W17
tQVBL
WP# Hold from Valid SRD
3, 5
0
ns
W18
tQVVL
VPP Hold from Valid SRD
3, 5
0
ns
W19
tWHQV
WE# high to data valid
3, 8
tAVQV
+ 50
ns
NOTES:
1. Read timing characteristics during block erase and program operations are the same as during read-only
operations.
2. A write operation can be initiated and terminated with either CE# or WE#.
3. Sampled, not 100% tested.
4. Refer to Table 5 on page 15 for valid AIN and DIN for block erase or program.
5. VPP should be held at VPP1/2 until block erase or program success is determined.
6. Write pulse width (tWP) is defined from CE# or WE# going low (whichever goes low last) to CE# or WE# going
high (whichever goes high first). Hence, tWP = tWLWH = tELEH = tWLEH = tELWH.
7. Write pulse width high (tWPH) is defined from CE# or WE# going high (whichever goes high first) to CE# or
WE# going low (whichever goes low last). Hence, tWPH = tWHWL = tEHEL = tWHEL = tEHWL.
8. tWHQV after Read Query, Device Identifier or Protection Register command = tAVQV + 100 ns.
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Figure 29. AC Waveform for Write Operations
Note 1
A20-0 [A]
VIH
VIL
Note 2
Note 3
Note 4
Valid
Address
Valid
Address
Valid
Address
W8
W12
W6
R17
ADV# [V]
Note 5
W11
VIH
Note 6
VIL
W4
CE# [E]
W7
VIH
Notes 5 & 6
VIL
W2
OE# [G]
W9
W16
VIH
VIL
W1
WE# [W]
W13
VIH
VIL
W3
W19
W10
DQ15-0 [D/Q]
RST# [P]
W5
VIH
Data In
Valid
SRD
Data In
VIL
VIH
VIL
W14
WP# [B]
W17
VIH
VIL
W15
W18
VPPH1/2
VPP [V] VPPLK
VIL
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NOTES:
1. VCC power-up and standby.
2. Write block erase or program setup.
3. Write block erase confirm or valid address and data.
4. Automated erase or program delay.
5. Read status register data.
6. For read operations, OE# and CE# must be driven active, and WE# de-asserted.
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8.8
Reset Operations
Figure 30. AC Waveform for Reset Operations
R21
RST# [P]
VIH
VIL
P1
(A) Reset while device is in read mode
P2
RST# [P]
Abort
Complete
R21
VIH
VIL
P1
(B) Reset during program or block erase, P1 ≤ P2
P2
RST# [P]
Abort
Complete
R21
VIH
VIL
P1
(C) Reset during program or block erase, P1 ≥ P2
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Table 12. Reset Specifications(1)
#
Symbol
Parameter
Notes
Min
Max
Unit
P1
tPLPH
RST# low to reset during read (If RST# is tied to
VCC, this specification is not applicable)
2, 4
100
P2
tPLRH
RST# Low to reset during block erase
3, 4
22
µs
RST# Low to reset during program
3, 4
12
µs
ns
NOTES:
1. These specifications are valid for all product versions (packages and speeds).
2. tPLPH is < 100 ns the device may still reset but this is not guaranteed.
3. If RST# is asserted while a block erase or word program operation is not executing, the reset will complete
within 100 ns.
4. Sampled, but not 100% tested.
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Block Erase and Program Performance
VPP
#
Symbol
(1)
Parameter
Note
W0
VPP1
(in system)
Typ
(1)
VPP2
(in manufacturing)
(2)
Max
Typ
(1)
Unit
(2)
Max
tBWPB
4-KW Parameter Block Program Time
2
0.1
0.3
0.03
0.1
s
tBWMB
32-KW Main Block Program Time
2
0.8
2.4
0.24
0.80
s
tWHQV1 /
tEHQV1
Word Program Time
2
22
200
8
185
µs
tWHQV2 /
tEHQV2
4-KW Parameter BlockErase Time
2
1
4
0.8
4
s
tWHQV3 /
tEHQV3
32-KW Main Block Erase Time
2
1.5
5
1.1
5
s
tWHRH1 /
tEHRH1
Program Suspend Latency
5
10
5
10
µs
tWHRH2 /
tEHRH2
Erase Suspend Latency
5
20
5
20
µs
NOTES:
1. Typical values measured at TA = +25 °C and nominal voltages.
2. Excludes external system-level overhead.
3. Sampled, but not 100% tested.
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9.0
Ordering Information
GT 2 8 F 3 2 0 D1 8 B1 1 0
Access Speed (ns)
(110,120)
Package
GT = Extended temp.
60-Ball 7x8 matrix
µBGA* CSP
T = Top Parameter
Blocking
B = Bottom Parameter
Blocking
Product line designator
for all Intel® Flash products
Product Family
D18 = 1.8V Dual-Plane
Flash Memory
VCC = 1.65 V - 1.95 V
VPP = 0.9 V - 1.95 V or
11.4 V - 12.6 V
Device Density
320 = x16 (32-Mbit)
Valid Combinations (All Extended Temperature)
60-Ball 7x8 matrix µBGA CSP(1)
GT28F320D18B110
GT28F320D18B120
NOTE:
1. The 60-Ball (7x8 matrix with 4 support balls) µBGA package top side mark reads F320D18. All product
shipping boxes or trays provide the correct information regarding bus architecture.
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Additional Information(1,2)
Order Number
Document/Tool
210830
Flash Memory Databook
292215
AP-657 Designing with the Advanced+ Boot Block Flash Memory Architecture
292204
AP-646 Common Flash Interface (CFI) and Command Sets
Contact your Intel
Representative
Flash Data Integrator (FDI) Software Developer’s Kit
297874
FDI Interactive: Play with Intel’s Flash Data Integrator on Your PC
Note 2
µBGA* Package Mechanical and Shipping Media Specification
297846
Comprehensive User’s Guide for µBGA* Packages
NOTES:
1. Please call the Intel Literature Center at (800) 548-4725 to request Intel documentation. International
customers should contact their local Intel or distribution sales office.
2. Visit Intel’s World Wide Web home page at http://www.Intel.com or http://intel.com/design/flash for technical
documentation and tools.
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APPENDIX A: Common Flash Interface
This appendix defines the data structure or “database” returned by the Common Flash Interface
(CFI) Query command. System software should parse this structure to gain critical information
such as block size, density, x8/x16, and electrical specifications. Once this information has been
obtained, the software will know which command sets to use to enable flash writes, block erases,
and otherwise control the flash component. The Query is part of an overall specification for
multiple command set and control interface descriptions called Common Flash Interface, or CFI.
A.1
Query Structure Output
The Query “database” allows system software to gain information for controlling the flash
component. This section describes the device’s CFI-compliant interface that allows the host system
to access Query data.
Query data are always presented on the lowest-order data outputs (DQ0–7) only. The numerical
offset value is the address relative to the maximum bus width supported by the device. On this
device, the Query table device starting address is a 10h, which is a word address for x16 devices.
For a word-wide (x16) device, the first two bytes of the Query structure, “Q” and “R” in ASCII,
appear on the low byte at word addresses 10h and 11h. This CFI-compliant device outputs 00H
data on upper bytes. Thus, the device outputs ASCII “Q” in the low byte (DQ0–7) and 00h in the
high byte (DQ8–15).
At Query addresses containing two or more bytes of information, the least significant data byte is
presented at the lower address, and the most significant data byte is presented at the higher address.
In all of the following tables, addresses and data are represented in hexadecimal notation, so the
“h” suffix has been dropped. In addition, since the upper byte of word-wide devices is always
“00h,” the leading “00” has been dropped from the table notation and only the lower byte value is
shown. Any x16 device outputs can be assumed to have 00h on the upper byte in this mode.
Table 13. Summary of Query Structure Output As a Function of Device and Mode
Device
Device Addresses
68
Hex Code
ASCII
Value
10:
51
“Q”
11:
52
“R”
12:
59
“Y”
Hex Offset
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Table 14. Example of Query Structure Output
Word Addressing
Offset
Hex Code
Amax–A0
A.2
Byte Addressing
Value
D15–D0
Offset
Hex Code
A7–A0
Value
D7–D0
0010h
0051
“Q”
10h
51
“Q”
0011h
0052
“R”
11h
52
“R”
0012h
0059
“Y”
12h
59
“Y”
0013h
P_IDLO
PrVendor
13h
P_IDLO
PrVendor
0014h
P_IDHI
ID #
14h
P_IDLO
ID #
0015h
PLO
PrVendor
15h
P_IDHI
ID #
0016h
PHI
TblAdr
16h
...
...
0017h
A_IDLO
AltVendor
17h
0018h
A_IDHI
ID #
18h
...
...
...
...
Query Structure Overview
The Query command causes the flash component to display the Common Flash Interface (CFI)
Query structure or “database.” The structure sub-sections and address locations are summarized
below.
Table 15. Query Structure(1)
Offset
Sub-Section Name
00h
Description
Manufacturer Code
01h
Device Code
(2)
(BA+2)h
Block Status Register
Block-Specific Information
04-0Fh
Reserved
Reserved for Vendor-Specific Information
10h
CFI Query Identification String
Command Set ID and Vendor Data Offset
1Bh
System Interface Information
Device Timing and Voltage Information
27h
Device Geometry Definition
Flash Device Layout
NOTES:
1. Refer to the Query Structure Output section and offset 28h for the detailed definition of offset address as a
function of device bus width and mode.
2. BA = Block Address beginning location (i.e., 08000h is block 1’s beginning location when the block size is
32 Kword).
3. Offset 15 defines “P” which points to the Primary Intel-Specific Extended Query Table.
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A.3
Block Lock Status
The block status register indicates whether an erase operation completed successfully or whether a
given block is locked or can be accessed for flash program/erase operations.
Block Erase Status (BSR.1) allows system software to determine the success of the last block erase
operation. BSR.1 can be used just after power-up to verify that the VCC supply was not
accidentally removed during an erase operation. This bit is only reset by issuing another erase
operation to the block. The block status register is accessed from word address 02h within each
block.
Table 16. Block Lock Status Register
Offset
Length
(BA+2)h(1)
1
Description
Address
Value
Block Lock Status Register
BA+2:
--00 or --01
BSR.0 Block Lock Status
0 = Unlocked
1 = Locked
BA+2:
(bit 0): 0 or 1
BSR.1 Block Lock-Down Status
0 = Not locked down
1 = Locked down
BA+2:
(bit 1): 0 or 1
BSR 2–7: Reserved for Future Use
BA+2:
(bit 2–7): 0
NOTE:
1. BA = The beginning location of a Block Address (i.e., 008000h is block 1’s (64-KB block) beginning location
in word mode).
A.4
CFI Query Identification String
The CFI Query Identification String provides verification that the component supports the
Common Flash Interface specification. It also indicates the specification version and supported
vendor-specified command set(s)
.
Table 17. CFI Identification
Offset
Length
10h
3
Query-unique ASCII string “QRY”
Address
Hex Code
Value
10:
--51
Q
11:
--52
R
12:
--59
Y
13h
2
Primary vendor command set and control interface ID code
13:
--03
16-bit ID code for vendor-specified algorithms
14:
--00
15h
2
Extended Query Table primary algorithm address
15:
--39
16:
--00
17h
19h
70
Description
2
2
Alternate vendor command set and control interface ID code
17:
--00
0000h means no second vendor-specified algorithm exists
18:
--00
Secondary algorithm Extended Query Table address
19:
--00
0000h means none exists
1A:
--00
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System Interface Information
.
Table 18. System Interface Information
Offset
Length
1Bh
1
1Ch
Description
Address
Hex Code
Value
VCC logic supply minimum program/erase voltage
bits 0–3 BCD 100 mV
bits 4–7 BCD volts
1B:
--17
1.7 V
1
VCC logic supply maximum program/erase voltage
bits 0–3 BCD 100 mV
bits 4–7 BCD volts
1C:
--19
1.9 V
1Dh
1
VPP [programming] supply minimum program/erase voltage
bits 0–3 BCD 100 mV
bits 4–7 HEX volts
1D:
--B4
11.4 V
1Eh
1
VPP [programming] supply maximum program/erase voltage
bits 0–3 BCD 100 mV
bits 4–7 HEX volts
1E:
--C6
12.6 V
1Fh
1
“n” such that typical single word program time-out = 2n µs
1F:
--05
32 µs
n
20h
1
“n” such that typical max. buffer write time-out = 2 µs
20:
--00
n/a
21h
1
“n” such that typical block erase time-out = 2n ms
21:
--0A
1s
22h
23h
n
1
“n” such that typical full chip erase time-out = 2 ms
22:
--00
n/a
1
n
23:
--04
512 µs
“n” such that maximum word program time-out = 2 times typical
n
24h
1
“n” such that maximum buffer write time-out = 2 times typical
24:
--00
n/a
25h
1
“n” such that maximum block erase time-out = 2n times typical
25:
--03
8s
26:
--00
n/a
26h
A.6
1
n
“n” such that maximum chip erase time-out = 2 times typical
Device Geometry Information
This field provides critical details of the flash device geometry.
Table 19. Device Geometry Information
Offset
Length
Description
n
Code
27h
1
“n” such that device size = 2 in number of bytes
27:
See Device
Geometry
Definition
Table
28h
2
Flash device interface: x8 async x16 async x8/x16 async
28:
--01
29:
--00
2A:
--00
2B:
--00
2C:
--03
28:00,29:00 28:01,29:00 28:02,29:00
2Ah
2Ch
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1
“n” such that maximum number of bytes in write buffer = 2n
Number of erase block regions within device:
1. x = 0 means no erase blocking; the device erases in “bulk”
2. x specifies the number of device or partition regions with
one or more contiguous same-size erase blocks.
3. Symmetrically blocked partitions have one blocking region
4. Partition size = (total blocks) x (individual block size)
x16
0
3
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Table 19. Device Geometry Information
Offset
Length
2Dh
4
Description
Code
Erase Block Region 1 Information
2D:
bits 0–15 = y, y+1 = number of identical-size erase blocks
2E:
bits 16–31 = z, region erase block(s) size are z x 256 bytes
2F:
30:
31h
4
Erase Block Region 2 Information
31:
bits 0–15 = y, y+1 = number of identical-size erase blocks
32:
bits 16–31 = z, region erase block(s) size are z x 256 bytes
33:
34:
35h
4
Erase Block Region 3 Information
35:
bits 0–15 = y, y+1 = number of identical-size erase blocks
36:
bits 16–31 = z, region erase block(s) size are z x 256 bytes
37:
38:
See Device
Geometry
Definition
Table
See Device
Geometry
Definition
Table
See Device
Geometry
Definition
Table
Device Geometry Definition
Address
27:
28:
29:
2A:
2B:
2C:
2D:
2E:
2F:
30:
31:
32:
33:
34:
35:
36:
37:
38:
72
32 Mbit
64 Mbit (info only)
–B
–T
–B
–T
--16
--01
--00
--00
--00
--03
--07
--00
--20
--00
--0E
--00
--00
--01
--2F
--00
--00
--01
--16
--01
--00
--00
--00
--03
--2F
--00
--00
--01
--0E
--00
--00
--01
--07
--00
--20
--00
--17
--01
--00
--00
--00
--03
--07
--00
--20
--00
--1E
--00
--00
--01
--5F
--00
--00
--01
--17
--01
--00
--00
--00
--03
--5F
--00
--00
--01
--1E
--00
--00
--01
--07
--00
--20
--00
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Intel-Specific Extended Query Table
.
Table 20. Primary-Vendor Specific Extended Query
Offset(1)
P = 39H
Length
(P+0)h
3
(P+1)h
Description
(Optional Flash Features and Commands)
Address
Hex Code
Value
Primary extended query table
39:
--50
“P”
Unique ASCII string “PRI”
3A:
--52
“R”
3B:
--49
“I”
(P+2)h
(P+3)h
1
Major version number, ASCII
3C:
--31
“1”
(P+4)h
1
Minor version number, ASCII
3D:
--33
“3”
(P+5)h
4
Optional feature and command support (1=yes, 0=no)
3E:
--E6
(P+6)h
bits 10–31 are reserved; undefined bits are “0.” If bit 31 is “1”
3F:
--03
(P+7)h
then another 31 bit field of optional features follows at the end of
40:
--00
(P+8)h
the bit–30 field.
41:
--00
bit 0 Chip erase supported
bit 0 = 0
No
bit 1 Suspend erase supported
bit 1 = 1
Yes
bit 2 Suspend program supported
bit 2 = 1
Yes
bit 3 Legacy lock/unlock supported
bit 3 = 0
No
bit 4 Queued erase supported
bit 4 = 0
No
bit 5 Instant individual block locking supported
bit 5 = 1
Yes
bit 6 Protection bits supported
bit 6 = 1
Yes
bit 7 Page-mode read supported
bit 7 = 1
Yes
bit 8 Synchronous read supported
bit 8 = 1
Yes
bit 9 Simultaneous operations supported
bit 9 = 1
Yes
42:
--01
(P+9)h
1
Supported functions after suspend: Read Array, Status, Query
Other supported operations are:
bits 1–7 reserved; undefined bits are “0”
(P+A)h
2
Block status register mask
bit 0 Program supported after erase suspend
bit 0 = 1
Yes
43:
--03
44:
--00
bit 0 Block Lock-Bit Status Register active
bit 0 = 1
Yes
bit 1 Block Lock-Down Bit Status active
bit 1 = 1
Yes
bits 2–15 are Reserved; undefined bits are “0”
(P+B)h
(P+C)h
1
VCC logic supply highest performance program/erase voltage
bits 0–3 BCD value in 100 mV
bits 4–7 BCD value in volts
45:
--18
1.8 V
(P+D)h
1
VPP optimum program/erase supply voltage
bits 0–3 BCD value in 100 mV
bits 4–7 HEX value in volts
46:
--C0
12.0 V
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Table 21. Protection Register Information
Offset(1)
P = 39H
Length
(P+E)h
1
(P+F)h
4
Description
(Optional Flash Features and Commands)
Address
Hex Code
Value
Number of Protection register fields in JEDEC ID space
“00h,” indicates that 256 protection bytes are available
47:
--01
01
Protection Field 1: Protection Description
48:
--80
80h
(P+10)h
This field describes user-available One Time Programmable
(OTP) protection register bytes. Some are
49:
--00
00h
(P+11)h
pre-programmed with device-unique serial numbers. Others are
user programmable. Bits 0–15 point to the protection register
4A:
--03
8 byte
(P+12)h
lock byte, the section’s first byte. The following bytes are factory
pre-programmed and user-programmable.
bits 0–7 = Lock/bytes JEDEC-plane physical low address
bits 8–15 = Lock/bytes JEDEC-plane physical high address
bits 16–23 = “n” such that 2n = factory pre-programmed bytes
bits 24–31 = “n” such that 2n = user programmable bytes
4B:
--03
8 byte
Address
Hex Code
Value
4C:
--03
8 byte
Number of synchronous mode read configuration fields that
follow. 00h indicates no burst capability.
4D:
--03
3
Synchronous mode read capability configuration 1
4E:
--01
4
Table 22. Burst Read Information
Offset(1)
P = 39H
Length
(P+13)h
1
Description
(Optional Flash Features and Commands)
Page-mode read capability
bits 0–7 = “n” such that 2n HEX value represents the number of
read-page bytes. See offset 28h for device word width to
determine page-mode data output width. 00h indicates no read
page buffer.
(P+14)h
1
(P+15)h
1
bits 3–7 = Reserved
bits 0–2 “n” such that 2n+1 HEX value represents the maximum
number of continuous synchronous reads when the device is
configured for its maximum word width. A value of 07h indicates
that the device is capable of continuous linear bursts that will
output data until the internal burst counter reaches the end of the
device’s burstable address space. This field’s 3-bit value can be
written directly to the read configuration register bits 0–2 if the
device is configured for its maximum word width. See offset 28h
for word width to determine the burst data output width.
(P+16)h
1
Synchronous mode read capability configuration 2
4F:
--02
8
(P+17)h
1
Synchronous mode read capability configuration 3
50:
--07
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Table 23. Partition and Erase-Block Region Information
See Table 24
Bottom
Offset(1)
P = 39H
Top
Offset(1)
P = 39H
(P+18)h
(P+18)h
Description
(Optional Flash Features and Commands)
Number of device hardware-partition regions within the device
x = 0: a single hardware partition device (no fields follow)
x specifies the number of device partition regions containing one
or more contiguous erase block regions.
Address
Length
1
Bottom
Top
51:
51:
Partition Region 1 Information
Bottom
Offset(1)
P = 39H
Top
Offset(1)
P = 39H
(P+19)h
(P+1A)h
(P+1B)h
(P+19)h
(P+1A)h
(P+1B)h
(P+1C)h
(P+1C)h
(P+1D)h
(P+1D)h
(P+1E)h
(P+1E)h
(P+1F)h
(P+20)h
(P+21)h
(P+22)h
(P+23)h
(P+24)h
(P+25)h
(P+1F)h
(P+20)h
(P+21)h
(P+22)h
(P+23)h
(P+24)h
(P+25)h
(P+26)h
(P+26)h
(P+27)h
(P+28)h
(P+29)h
(P+2A)h
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Description
(Optional Flash Features and Commands)
Address
Length
Bottom
Top
1
52:
53:
54:
52:
53:
54:
1
55:
55:
1
56:
56:
1
57:
57:
4
1
58:
59:
5A:
5B:
5C:
5D:
5E:
58:
59:
5A:
5B:
5C:
5D:
5E:
1
5F:
5F:
4
60:
61:
62:
Number of identical partitions within the partition region
2
Simultaneous program and erase operations allowed in other
partitions while this partition is in read mode
bits 0–3 = number of simultaneous program operations
bits 4–7 = number of simultaneous erase operations
Simultaneous program and erase operations allowed in other
partitions while this partition is in program mode
bits 0–3 = number of simultaneous program operations
bits 4–7 = number of simultaneous erase operations
Simultaneous program and erase operations allowed in other
partitions while this partition is in erase mode
bits 0–3 = number of simultaneous program operations
bits 4–7 = number of simultaneous erase operations
Partitions' erase block regions in this Partition Region.
1. x = 0 = no erase blocking; the Partition Region erases in “bulk”
2. x specifies the number of erase block regions containing
one or more contiguous same-size erase blocks.
3. Symmetrically blocked partitions have one blocking region
4. Partition size = (total blocks) x (individual block size)
Partition Region 1 Erase Block Region 1 Information
bits 0–15 = y, y+1 = number of identical-size erase blocks
bits 16–31 = z, region erase block(s) size are z x 256 bytes
Partition 1 (Erase Region 1)
Minimum block erase cycles x 1000
Partition 1 (erase region 1) bits per cell; internal error correction
bits 0–3 = bits per cell in erase region
bit 4 = reserved for “internal ECC used” (1=yes, 0=no)
bits 5–7 = reserved for future use
Partition 1 (Erase Region 1) page mode and synchronous mode
capabilities as defined in Table 19.
bit 0 = page mode host reads permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bit 1 = synchronous host reads permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bit 2 = synchronous host writes permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bits 3–7 = reserved for future use
Partition Region 1 Erase Block Region 2 Information
bits 0–15 = y, y+1 = number of identical-size erase blocks
bits 16–31 = z, region erase block(s) size are z x 256 bytes
(bottom parameter device only)
2
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Partition Region 1 Information
Bottom
Offset(1)
P = 39H
Top
Offset(1)
P = 39H
(P+2B)h
(P+2C)h
(P+2D)h
(P+2E)h
See Table 24
Description
(Optional Flash Features and Commands)
Address
Length
Bottom
Partition 1 (Erase Region 2) minimum block erase cycles x 1000
(bottom parameter device only)
2
64:
Partition 1 (Erase Region 2) bits per cell bottom parameter device
only)
bits 0–3 = bits per cell in erase region
bit 4 = reserved for “internal ECC used” (1=yes, 0=no)
bits 5–7 = reserved for future use
Partition 1 (Erase Region 2) page mode and synchronous mode
capabilities defined in Table 19 (bottom parameter device only)
bit 0 = page mode host reads permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bit 1 = synchronous host reads permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bit 2 = synchronous host writes permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bits 3–7 = reserved for future use
1
65:
66:
1
67:
Top
Partition Region 2 Information
Bottom
Offset(1)
P = 39H
Top
Offset(1)
P = 39H
(P+2F)h
(P+30)h
(P+31)h
(P+27)h
(P+28)h
(P+29)h
(P+32)h
(P+2A)h
(P+33)h
(P+2B)h
(P+2F)h
(P+34)h
(P+27)h
(P+2C)h
(P+35)h
(P+36)h
(P+37)h
(P+38)h
(P+39)h
(P+3A)h
(P+2D)h
(P+2E)h
(P+2F)h
(P+30)h
(P+31)h
(P+32)h
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See Table 24
Description
(Optional Flash Features and Commands)
Address
Length
Bottom
Top
1
68:
69:
6A:
60:
61:
62:
1
6B:
63:
1
6C:
64:
2
1
68:
6D:
60:
65:
4
6E:
6F:
70:
71:
72:
73:
66:
67:
68:
69:
6A:
6B:
Number of identical partitions within the partition region
2
Simultaneous program and erase operations allowed in other
partitions while this partition is in read mode
bits 0–3 = number of simultaneous program operation
bits 4–7 = number of simultaneous erase operations
Simultaneous program and erase operations allowed in other
partitions while this partition is in program mode
bits 0–3 = number of simultaneous program operation
bits 4–7 = number of simultaneous erase operations
Simultaneous program and erase operations allowed in other
partitions while this partition is in erase mode
bits 0–3 = number of simultaneous program operations
bits 4–7 = number of simultaneous erase operations
Number of identical partitions within the partition region
Partitions' erase block regions in this Partition Region.
1. x = 0 = no erase blocking; the Partition Region erases in
“bulk”
2. x specifies the number of erase block regions containing one
or more contiguous same-size erase blocks
3. Symmetrically blocked partitions have one blocking region
4. Partition size = (total blocks) x (individual block size)
Partition Region 2 Erase Block Region 1 Information
bits 0–15 = y, y+1 = number of identical-size erase blocks
bits 16–31 = z, region erase block(s) size are z x 256 bytes
Partition 2 (Erase Region 1) minimum block erase cycles x 1000
2
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Partition Region 2 Information
Bottom
Offset(1)
P = 39H
Top
Offset(1)
P = 39H
(P+3B)h
(P+33)h
(P+3C)h
(P+34)h
(P+35)h
(P+36)h
(P+37)h
(P+38)h
(P+39)h
(P+3A)h
(P+3B)h
(P+3C)h
(P+3D)h
(P+3E)h
(P+3D)h
(P+3E)h
See Table 24
Description
(Optional Flash Features and Commands)
Partition 2 (Erase Region 1) bits per cell
bits 0–3 = bits per cell in erase region
bit 4 = reserved for “internal ECC used” (1=yes, 0=no)
bits 5–7 = reserved for future use
Partition 2 (Erase Region 1) page mode and synchronous mode
capabilities as defined in Table 19.
bit 0 = page mode host reads permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bit 1 = synchronous host reads permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bit 2 = synchronous host writes permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bits 3–7 = reserved for future use
Partition Region 2 Erase Block Region 2 Information
bits 0–15 = y, y+1 = number of identical-size erase blocks
bits 16–31 = z, region erase block(s) size are z x 256 bytes
(top parameter device only)
Address
Length
Bottom
Top
1
74:
6C:
1
75:
6D:
4
6E:
6F:
70:
Partition 2 (Erase Region 2) minimum block erase cycles x 1000
(top parameter device only)
2
71:
72:
Partition 2 (Erase Region 2) bits per cell (top parameter only)
bits 0–3 = bits per cell in erase region
bit 4 = reserved for “internal ECC used” (1=yes, 0=no)
bits 5–7 = reserved for future use
Partition 2 (Erase Region 2) page mode and synchronous mode
capabilities as defined in Table 19. (top parameter only
bit 0 = page mode host reads permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bit 1 = synchronous host reads permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bit 2 = synchronous host writes permitted (1=yes, 0=no)
bits 3–7 = reserved for future use
Features Space definitions (reserved for future use)
Reserved for future use
1
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74:
1
75:
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Rsv'd
76:
77:
76:
77:
NOTES:
1. The variable P is a pointer which is defined at CFI offset 15h.
2. For a 1-Mb 1.8 Volt Dual-Plane Flash memory, z1 = 0100h = 256 ⇒ 256 * 256 = 64K, y1 = 17h = 23d ⇒ y1+1
= 24 ⇒ 24 * 64K = 1½MB ⇒ Partition 2’s offset is 0018 0000h bytes (000C 0000h words).
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Table 24. Partition and Erase-Block Region Information
Address
32 Mbit
–B
78
64 Mbit (Info only)
–T
–B
–T
51:
--02
--02
--02
--02
52:
--01
--01
--01
--01
53:
--00
--00
--00
--00
54:
--01
--01
--01
--01
55:
--00
--00
--00
--00
56:
--00
--00
--00
--00
58:
--07
--2F
--07
--5F
59:
--00
--00
--00
--00
5A:
--20
--00
--20
--00
5B:
--00
--01
--00
--01
5C:
--64
--64
--64
--64
5D:
--00
--00
--00
--00
5E:
--01
--01
--01
--01
5F:
--00
--03
--00
--03
60:
--0E
--01
--1E
--01
61:
--00
--00
--00
--00
62:
--00
--01
--00
--01
63:
--01
--00
--01
--00
64:
--64
--00
--64
--00
65:
--00
--02
--00
--02
66:
--01
--0E
--01
--1E
67:
--03
--00
--03
--00
68:
--01
--00
--01
--00
69:
--00
--01
--00
--01
6A:
--01
--64
--01
--64
6B:
--00
--00
--00
--00
6C:
--00
--01
--00
--01
6D:
--01
--03
--01
--03
6E:
--2F
--07
--5F
--07
6F:
--00
--00
--00
--00
70:
--00
--20
--00
--20
71:
--01
--00
--01
--00
72:
--64
--64
--64
--64
73:
--00
--00
--00
--00
74:
--01
--01
--01
--01
75:
--03
--00
--03
--00
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APPENDIX B: Protection Register Addressing
Word
Use
ID
Offset
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
LOCK
Both
0080h
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Factory
0081h
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Factory
0082h
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
Factory
0083h
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
Factory
0084h
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
User
0085h
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
5
User
0086h
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
6
User
0087h
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
7
User
0088h
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
NOTE: Upper addresses [A20:A8] should be set to zero.
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