CYPRESS STK14CA8-NF45

STK14CA8
128Kx8 AutoStore™ nvSRAM
Features
Description
■
25, 35, 45 ns Read Access and Read/Write Cycle Time
■
Unlimited Read/Write Endurance
■
Automatic Nonvolatile STORE on Power Loss
■
Nonvolatile STORE Under Hardware or Software Control
The Cypress STK14CA8 is a 1 Mb fast static RAM with a nonvolatile QuantumTrap™ storage element included with each
memory cell. This SRAM provides fast access and cycle times,
ease of use, and unlimited read and write endurance of a normal
SRAM.
■
Automatic RECALL to SRAM on Power Up
■
Unlimited RECALL Cycles
■
200K STORE Cycles
■
20-Year Nonvolatile Data Retention
■
Single 3.0V + 20%, -10% Operation
■
Commercial and Industrial Temperatures
■
Small Footprint SOIC and SSOP Packages (RoHS Compliant)
Data transfers automatically to the nonvolatile storage cells
when power loss is detected (the STORE operation). On power
up, data is automatically restored to the SRAM (the RECALL
operation). Both STORE and RECALL operations are also
available under software control.
The Cypress nvSRAM is the first monolithic nonvolatile memory
to offer unlimited writes and reads. It is the highest performing
and most reliable nonvolatile memory available.
Logic Block Diagram
VCC
DQ0
DQ1
DQ2
DQ3
DQ4
DQ5
DQ6
DQ7
ROW DECODER
VCAP
POWER
CONTROL
STORE
STATIC RAM
ARRAY
1024 X 1024
STORE/
RECALL
CONTROL
RECALL
HSB
SOFTWARE
DETECT
INPUT BUFFERS
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
Quantum Trap
1024 X 1024
A15 – A0
COLUMN I/O
COLUMN DEC
A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A10 A11
G
E
W
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
Document Number: 001-51592 Rev. **
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Revised March 04, 2009
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STK14CA8
Pinouts
Figure 1. 48-Pin SSOP
Figure 2. 32-Pin SOIC
VCAP
1
32
VCC
A15
A16
2
31
A15
46
HSB
30
4
5
5
43
A5
6
27
42
HSB
W
A13
A8
7
NC
8
41
7
26
A4
9
40
A11
A7
A6
A5
A4
29
28
6
W
A13
A8
A14
A12
3
45
44
8
25
NC
10
39
NC
24
11
38
NC
A3
A2
9
NC
10
23
NC
12
37
NC
A1
11
22
VSS
13
36
VSS
A0
12
21
NC
NC
14
35
NC
DQ0
13
20
15
34
14
DQ6
DQ5
16
33
DQ1
DQ2
19
DQ0
NC
DQ6
DQ4
17
32
G
15
18
A3
A2
VSS
18
31
A10
16
17
DQ3
A1
19
30
E
A0
DQ1
DQ2
20
29
DQ7
21
28
DQ5
22
23
27
DQ4
NC
26
DQ3
NC
24
25
VCC
VCAP
1
48
VCC
A16
A14
2
47
3
A12
A7
4
A6
A9
NC
A9
A11
G
A10
E
DQ7
Figure 3. Relative PCB Area Usage[1]
Pin Descriptions
Pin Name
I/O
Description
A16-A0
Input
DQ7-DQ0
I/O
E
Input
Chip Enable: The active low E input selects the device.
W
Input
Write Enable: The active low W allows to write the data on the DQ pins to the address location
latched by the falling edge of E.
G
Input
Output Enable: The active low G input enables the data output buffers during read cycles.
De-asserting G high causes the DQ pins to tri-state.
VCC
Power Supply
HSB
I/O
Hardware Store Busy: When low this output indicates a Store is in progress. When pulled low
external to the chip, it initiates a nonvolatile STORE operation. A weak pull up resistor keeps this
pin high if not connected. (Connection is optional).
VCAP
Power Supply
AutoStore™ Capacitor: Supplies power to nvSRAM during power loss to store data from SRAM to
nonvolatile storage elements.
VSS
Power Supply
Ground.
NC
No Connect
Address: The 17 address inputs select one of 131,072 bytes in the nvSRAM array.
Data: Bi-directional 8-bit data bus for accessing the nvSRAM.
Power: 3.0V, +20%, -10%.
Unlabeled pins have no internal connections.
Note
1. See Package Diagrams on page 15 for detailed package size specifications.
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STK14CA8
Absolute Maximum Ratings
NF (SOP-32) PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Voltage on Input Relative to Ground.................–0.5V to 4.1V
Voltage on Input Relative to VSS ...........–0.5V to (VCC + 0.5V)
Voltage on DQ0-7 or HSB ......................–0.5V to (VCC + 0.5V)
Temperature under Bias ............................... –55°C to 125°C
Junction Temperature ................................... –55°C to 140°C
Storage Temperature .................................... –65°C to 150°C
Power Dissipation............................................................. 1W
DC Output Current (1 output at a time, 1s duration).... 15 mA
θjc 5.4 C/W; θja 44.3 [0fpm], 37.9 [200fpm], 35.1 C/W [500fpm].
RF (SSOP-48) PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
θjc 6.2 C/W; θja 51.1 [0fpm], 44.7 [200fpm], 41.8 C/W [500fpm].
Note: Stresses greater than those listed under Absolute
Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only, and functional operation of the device
at conditions above those indicated in the operational sections
of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
reliability.
DC Characteristics
(VCC = 2.7V to 3.6V)
Symbol
Parameter
Commercial
Min
Max
Industrial
Min
Max
Units
Notes
ICC1
Average VCC Current
65
55
50
70
60
55
mA tAVAV = 25 ns
mA tAVAV = 35 ns
mA tAVAV = 45 ns
Dependent on output loading and cycle
rate. Values obtained without output loads.
ICC2
Average VCC Current during
STORE
3
3
mA All Inputs Don’t Care, VCC = max
Average current for duration of STORE
cycle (tSTORE)
ICC3
Average VCC Current at tAVAV =
200 ns
3V, 25°C, Typical
10
10
ICC4
Average VCAP Current during
AutoStore Cycle
3
3
ISB
VCC Standby Current
(Standby, Stable CMOS Levels)
3
3
IILK
Input Leakage Current
±1
±1
μA
VCC = max
VIN = VSS to VCC
IOLK
Off-State Output Leakage
Current
±1
±1
μA
VCC = max
VIN = VSS to VCC, E or G
VIH
Input Logic “1” Voltage
2.0
VCC+0.3
2.0
VCC+0.3
V
All Inputs
VIL
Input Logic “0” Voltage
VSS–0.5
0.8
VSS–0.5
0.8
V
All Inputs
VOH
Output Logic “1” Voltage
VOL
Output Logic “0” Voltage
2.4
2.4
0.4
mA W ≥ (V CC – 0.2V)
All Other Inputs Cycling at CMOS Levels
Dependent on output loading and cycle
rate. Values obtained without output loads.
mA All Inputs Don’t Care
Average current for duration of STORE
cycle (tSTORE)
mA E ≥ (VCC -0.2V)
All Others VIN≤ 0.2V or ≥ (VCC-0.2V)
Standby current level after nonvolatile
cycle complete
V
IOUT = – 2 mA
0.4
V
IOUT = 4 mA
≥ VIH
TA
Operating Temperature
0
70
–40
85
°C
VCC
Operating Voltage
2.7
3.6
2.7
3.6
V
3.3V + 0.3V
VCAP
Storage Capacitance
17
120
17
120
μF
Between VCAP pin and VSS, 5V rated.
NVC
Nonvolatile STORE operations
200
200
DATAR
Data Retention
20
20
Note
K
Years At 55 °C
The HSB pin has IOUT=-10 uA for VOH of 2.4 V, this parameter is characterized but not tested.
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STK14CA8
AC Test Conditions
Input Pulse Levels ....................................................0V to 3V
Input Rise and Fall Times ................................................. ≤ 5 ns
Input and Output Timing Reference Levels .................... 1.5V
Output Load..................................See Figure 4 and Figure 5
Capacitance
(TA = 25°C, f = 1.0 MHz)
Symbol
Parameter[2]
Max Units
CIN
Input Capacitance
7
pF
COUT
Output Capacitance
7
pF
Conditions
ΔV = 0 to 3V
ΔV = 0 to 3V
Figure 4. AC Output Loading
3.0V
577 Ohms
OUTPUT
30 pF
INCLUDING
SCOPE AND
FIXTURE
789 Ohms
Figure 5. AC Output Loading for Tristate Specifications
(tHZ, tLZ, tWLQZ, tWHQZ, tGLQX, tGHQZ)
3.0V
577 Ohms
OUTPUT
789 Ohms
5 pF
INCLUDING
SCOPE AND
FIXTURE
Note
2. These parameters are guaranteed but not tested.
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STK14CA8
SRAM READ Cycles #1 and #2
Symbols
NO.
#1
3
#2
Alt.
Min
Max
Min
Max
tACS
Chip Enable Access Time
tELEH[3]
tRC
Read Cycle Time
[4]
[4]
tAA
Address Access Time
25
35
45
ns
tOE
Output Enable to Data Valid
12
15
20
ns
tAVQV
tGLQV
4
45
45
ns
ns
tOH
Output Hold after Address Change
3
3
3
ns
6
tLZ
Address Change or Chip Enable to
Output Active
3
3
3
ns
7
tEHQZ[5]
tHZ
Address Change or Chip Disable to
Output Inactive
8
tGLQX
tOLZ
Output Enable to Output Active
tGHQZ[5]
tELICCH[2]
tEHICCL[2]
tOHZ
Output Disable to Output Inactive
tPA
Chip Enable to Power Active
tPS
Chip Disable to Power Standby
9
10
11
tAXQX
[4]
35
tELQX
5
tAXQX
[4]
25
35
Units
Max
tELQV
tAVQV
25
Min
tAVAV[3]
1
2
STK14CA8-25 STK14CA8-35 STK14CA8-45
Parameter
10
0
13
0
0
10
0
15
13
0
ns
15
0
25
35
ns
ns
ns
45
ns
Figure 6. SRAM READ Cycle #1: Address Controlled[3, 4, 6]
2
tAVAV
ADDRESS
3
tAVQV
5
tAXQX
DQ (DATA OUT)
DATA VALID
Figure 7. SRAM READ Cycle #2: E and G Controlled[3, 6]
2
29
1
11
6
7
3
9
4
8
10
Notes
3. W must be high during SRAM READ cycles.
4. Device is continuously selected with E and G both low
5. Measured ± 200mV from steady state output voltage.
6. HSB must remain high during READ and WRITE cycles
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STK14CA8
SRAM WRITE Cycles #1 and #2
NO.
Symbols
#1
#2
STK14CA8-25 STK14CA8-35 STK14CA8-45
Parameter
Alt.
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Units
12
tAVAV
tAVAV
tWC
Write Cycle Time
25
35
45
ns
13
tWLWH
tWLEH
tWP
Write Pulse Width
20
25
30
ns
14
tELWH
tELEH
tCW
Chip Enable to End of Write
20
25
30
ns
15
tDVWH
tDVEH
tDW
Data Setup to End of Write
10
12
15
ns
16
tWHDX
tEHDX
tDH
Data Hold after End of Write
0
0
0
ns
17
tAVWH
tAVEH
tAW
Address Setup to End of Write
20
25
30
ns
18
tAVWL
tAVEL
tAS
Address Setup to Start of Write
0
0
0
ns
19
tWHAX
tEHAX
tWR
Address Hold after End of Write
0
0
0
ns
20
tWLQZ[5,7]
tWZ
Write Enable to Output Disable
21
tWHQX
tOW Output Active after End of Write
10
13
3
3
15
3
ns
ns
Figure 8. SRAM WRITE Cycle #1: W Controlled[7,8]
12
tAVAV
ADDRESS
19
tWHAX
14
tELWH
E
17
tAVWH
18
tAVWL
13
tWLWH
W
15
tDVWH
DATA IN
16
tWHDX
DATA VALID
20
tWLQZ
DATA OUT
HIGH IMPEDANCE
PREVIOUS DATA
21
tWHQX
Figure 9. SRAM WRITE Cycle #2: E Controlled[7,8]
12
tAVAV
ADDRESS
18
tAVEL
14
tELEH
19
tEHAX
E
17
tAVEH
13
tWLEH
W
15
tDVEH
DATA IN
DATA OUT
16
tEHDX
DATA VALID
HIGH IMPEDANCE
Notes
7. If W is low when E goes low, the outputs remain in the high impedance state.
8. E or W must be ≥ VIH during address transitions.
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STK14CA8
AutoStore/POWER UP RECALL
NO.
Symbols
STK14CA8
Parameter
Standard Alternate
Min
Power up RECALL Duration
Units
Notes
20
ms
9
10, 11
Max
22
tHRECALL
23
tSTORE
STORE Cycle Duration
12.5
ms
24
VSWITCH
Low Voltage Trigger Level
2.65
V
25
VCCRISE
VCC Rise Time
tHLHZ
150
μs
t
Figure 10. AutoStore/POWER UP RECALL
25
23
22
23
22
Note Read and Write cycles are ignored during STORE, RECALL, and while VCC is below VSWITCH.
Notes
9. tHRECALL starts from the time VCC rises above VSWITCH
10. If an SRAM WRITE has not taken place since the last nonvolatile cycle, no STORE takes place
11. Industrial Grade devices require maximum 15 ms.
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STK14CA8
Software Controlled STORE/RECALL Cycle
NO.
Symbols
E Cont G Cont
Parameter[12,13]
Alt
STK14CA8-35 STK14CA8-35 STK14CA8-45
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Units Notes
26
tAVAV
tAVAV
tRC
STORE/RECALL Initiation Cycle
Time
25
35
45
ns
27
tAVEL
tAVGL
tAS
Address Setup Time
0
0
0
ns
28
tELEH
tGLGH
tCW
Clock Pulse Width
20
25
30
ns
29
tEHAX
tGHAX
Address Hold Time
1
1
1
ns
30
tRECALL tRECALL
RECALL Duration
50
50
50
13
μs
Figure 11. Software STORE/RECALL CYCLE: E Controlled[13]
26
26
27
28
29
23
30
Figure 12. Software STORE/RECALL CYCLE: G Controlled[13]
26
27
26
28
23
30
29
Notes
12. The software sequence is clocked on the falling edge of E controlled READs or G controlled READs
13. The six consecutive addresses must be read in the order listed in the Software STORE/RECALL Mode Selection Table. W must be high during all six consecutive cycles.
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STK14CA8
Hardware STORE Cycle
NO.
Symbols
Standard
31
tDELAY
32
tHLHX
Parameter
Alternate
tHLQZ
STK14CA8
Min
Max
Hardware STORE to SRAM Disabled
1
70
Hardware STORE Pulse Width
15
Units
Notes
μs
14
ns
Figure 13. Hardware STORE Cycle
32
23
31
Soft Sequence Commands
Symbols
NO.
33
Parameter
Standard
tSS
STK14CA8
Min
Soft Sequence Processing Time
Units
Notes
μs
15, 16
Max
70
Figure 14. Software Sequence Commands
33
33
Notes
14. On a hardware STORE initiation, SRAM operation continues to be enabled for time tDELAY to allow read/write cycles to complete.
15. This is the amount of time that it takes to take action on a soft sequence command. Vcc power must remain high to effectively register command.
16. Commands such as Store and Recall lock out I/O until operation is complete which further increases this time. See specific command.
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STK14CA8
Mode Selection
E
W
G
A16-A0
Mode
I/O
Power
H
X
X
X
Not Selected
Output High Z
Standby
L
H
L
X
Read SRAM
Output Data
Active
L
L
X
X
Write SRAM
Input Data
Active
L
H
L
0x04E38
0x0B1C7
0x083E0
0x07C1F
0x0703F
0x08B45
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
AutoStore Disable
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Active
0x04E38
0x0B1C7
0x083E0
0x07C1F
0x0703F
0x04B46
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
AutoStore Enable
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Active
0x04E38
0x0B1C7
0x083E0
0x07C1F
0x0703F
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Active
0x08FC0
Nonvolatile Store
Output High Z
ICC2
0x04E38
0x0B1C7
0x083E0
0x07C1F
0x0703F
0x04C63
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Read SRAM
Nonvolatile Recall
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output Data
Output High Z
Active
L
L
L
H
H
H
L
L
L
Notes
17, 18, 19
17, 18, 19
17, 18, 19
17, 18, 19
Notes
17. The six consecutive addresses must be in the order listed. W must be high during all six consecutive cycles to enable a nonvolatile cycle.
18. While there are 17 addresses on the STK14CA8, only the lower 16 are used to control software modes
19. I/O state depends on the state of G. The I/O table shown assumes G low
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STK14CA8
SRAM READ
The STK14CA8 performs a READ cycle whenever E and G are
low while W and HSB are high. The address specified on pins
A0-16 determine which of the 131,072 data bytes are accessed.
When the READ is initiated by an address transition, the outputs
are valid after a delay of tAVQV (READ cycle #1). If the READ is
initiated by E and G, the outputs are valid at tELQV or at tGLQV,
whichever is later (READ cycle #2). The data outputs repeatedly
responds to address changes within the tAVQV access time
without the need for transitions on any control input pins, and
remains valid until another address change or until E or G is
brought high, or W and HSB is brought low.
To reduce unneeded nonvolatile stores, AutoStore and
Hardware Store operations are ignored unless at least one
WRITE operation has taken place since the most recent STORE
or RECALL cycle. Software initiated STORE cycles are
performed regardless of whether a WRITE operation has taken
place. The HSB signal can be monitored by the system to detect
an AutoStore cycle is in progress.
Figure 15. AutoStore Mode
VCC
VCAP
VCC
W
0.1µF
The STK14CA8 nvSRAM has two functional components paired
in the same physical cell. These are the SRAM memory cell and
a nonvolatile QuantumTrap cell. The SRAM memory cell
operates similar to a standard fast static RAM. Data in the SRAM
can be transferred to the nonvolatile cell (the STORE operation),
or from the nonvolatile cell to SRAM (the RECALL operation).
This unique architecture allows all cells to be stored and recalled
in parallel. During the STORE and RECALL operations, SRAM
READ and WRITE operations are inhibited. The STK14CA8
supports unlimited read and writes similar to a typical SRAM. In
addition, it provides unlimited RECALL operations from the
nonvolatile cells and up to 200K STORE operations.
10k Ohm
nvSRAM
on page 3 for the size of the capacitor. The voltage on the VCAP
pin is driven to 5V by a charge pump internal to the chip. A pull
up should be placed on W to hold it inactive during power up.
VCAP
nvSRAM Operation
SRAM WRITE
Hardware STORE (HSB) Operation
A WRITE cycle is performed whenever E and W are low and HSB
is high. The address inputs must be stable prior to entering the
WRITE cycle and must remain stable until either E or W goes
high at the end of the cycle. The data on the common I/O pins
DQ0-7 are written into memory if it is valid tDVWH before the end
of a W controlled WRITE or tDVEH before the end of an E
controlled WRITE.
The STK14CA8 provides the HSB pin for controlling and
acknowledging the STORE operations. The HSB pin is used to
request a hardware STORE cycle. When the HSB pin is driven
low, the STK14CA8 conditionally initiates a STORE operation
after tDELAY. An actual STORE cycle only begins if a WRITE to
the SRAM took place since the last STORE or RECALL cycle.
The HSB pin has a very resistive pull up and is internally driven
low to indicate a busy condition while the STORE (initiated by
any means) is in progress. This pin should be externally pulled
up if it is used to drive other inputs.
It is recommended that G be kept high during the entire WRITE
cycle to avoid data bus contention on common I/O lines. If G is
left low, internal circuitry turns off the output buffers tWLQZ after
W goes low.
AutoStore Operation
The STK14CA8 stores data to nvSRAM using one of three
storage operations. These three operations are Hardware Store
(activated by HSB), Software Store (activated by an address
sequence), and AutoStore (on power down).
AutoStore operation is a unique feature of Cypress Quantum
Trap technology is enabled by default on the STK14CA8.
During normal operation, the device draws current from VCC to
charge a capacitor connected to the VCAP pin. This stored
charge is used by the chip to perform a single STORE operation.
If the voltage on the VCC pin drops below VSWITCH, the part
automatically disconnects the VCAP pin from VCC. A STORE
operation is initiated with power provided by the VCAP capacitor.
Figure 15 shows the proper connection of the storage capacitor
(VCAP) for automatic store operation. Refer to DC Characteristics
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SRAM READ and WRITE operations that are in progress when
HSB is driven low by any means are given time to complete
before the STORE operation is initiated. After HSB goes low, the
STK14CA8 continues to allow SRAM operations for tDELAY.
During tDELAY, multiple SRAM READ operations may take place.
If a WRITE is in progress when HSB is pulled low, it is allowed a
time tDELAY to complete. However, any SRAM WRITE cycles
requested after HSB goes low are inhibited until HSB returns
high.
If HSB is not used, it should be left unconnected.
Hardware RECALL (Power Up)
During power up or after any low power condition
(VCC<VSWITCH), an internal RECALL request is latched. When
VCC again exceeds the sense voltage of VSWITCH, a RECALL
cycle is automatically initiated and takes tHRECALL to complete.
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STK14CA8
Software STORE
Data Protection
Data can be transferred from the SRAM to the nonvolatile
memory by a software address sequence. The STK14CA8
software STORE cycle is initiated by executing sequential E
controlled or G controlled READ cycles from six specific address
locations in exact order. During the STORE cycle, previous data
is erased and then the new data is programmed into the nonvolatile elements. After a STORE cycle is initiated, further memory
inputs and outputs are disabled until the cycle is completed.
The STK14CA8 protects data from corruption during low voltage
conditions by inhibiting all externally initiated STORE and
WRITE operations. The low voltage condition is detected when
VCC<VSWITCH.
To initiate the software STORE cycle, the following READ
sequence must be performed:
Read Address
0x4E38
Valid READ
Read Address
0xB1C7
Valid READ
Read Address
0x83E0
Valid READ
Read Address
0x7C1F
Valid READ
Read Address
0x703F
Valid READ
Read Address
0x8FC0
Initiate STORE Cycle
When the sixth address in the sequence is entered, the STORE
cycle commences and the chip is disabled. It is important that
READ cycles and not WRITE cycles be used in the sequence
and that G is active. After the tSTORE cycle time is fulfilled, the
SRAM is again activated for READ and WRITE operation.
If the STK14CA8 is in a WRITE mode (both E and W low) at
power up, after a RECALL, or after a STORE, the WRITE is
inhibited until a negative transition on E or W is detected. This
protects against inadvertent writes during power up or brown out
conditions.
Noise Considerations
The STK14CA8 is a high speed memory and so must have a high
frequency bypass capacitor of approximately 0.1 µF connected
between VCC and VSS, using leads and traces that are a short
as possible. As with all high speed CMOS ICs, careful routing of
power, ground, and signals reduce circuit noise.
Best Practices
nvSRAM products have been used effectively for over 15 years.
While ease-of-use is one of the product’s main system values,
experience gained working with hundreds of applications has
resulted in the following suggestions as best practices:
■
The nonvolatile cells in an nvSRAM are programmed on the
test floor during final test and quality assurance. Incoming
inspection routines at customer or contract manufacturer’s
sites sometimes reprograms these values. Final NV patterns
are typically repeating patterns of AA, 55, 00, FF, A5, or 5A.
End product’s firmware should not assume an NV array is in a
set programmed state. Routines that check memory content
values to determine first time system configuration, cold or
warm boot status, etc. should always program a unique NV
pattern (for example, complex 4-byte pattern of 46 E6 49 53
hex or more random bytes) as part of the final system manufacturing test to ensure these system routines work consistently.
■
Power up boot firmware routines should rewrite the nvSRAM
into the desired state such as AutoStore enabled. While the
nvSRAM is shipped in a preset state, best practice is to again
rewrite the nvSRAM into the desired state as a safeguard
against events that might flip the bit inadvertently (program
bugs, incoming inspection routines, and so on.)
■
If AutoStore is firmware disabled, it does not reset to “AutoStore
enabled” on every power down event captured by the nvSRAM.
The application firmware should re-enable or re-disable
AutoStore on each reset sequence based on the behavior
desired.
■
The Vcap value specified in this data sheet includes a minimum
and a maximum value size. Best practice is to meet this
requirement and not exceed the max Vcap value because the
nvSRAM internal algorithm calculates Vcap charge time based
on this max Vcap value. Customers that want to use a larger
Vcap value to make sure there is extra store charge and store
time should discuss their Vcap size selection with Cypress to
understand any impact on the Vcap voltage level at the end of
a tRECALL period.
Software RECALL
Data can be transferred from the nonvolatile memory to the
SRAM by a software address sequence. A software RECALL
cycle is initiated with a sequence of READ operations in a
manner similar to the software STORE initiation. To initiate the
RECALL cycle, the following sequence of E controlled or G
controlled READ operations must be performed:
Read Address
0x4E38
Valid READ
Read Address
0xB1C7
Valid READ
Read Address
0x83E0
Valid READ
Read Address
0x7C1F
Valid READ
Read Address
0x703F
Valid READ
Read Address
0x4C63
Initiate RECALL Cycle
Internally, RECALL is a two-step procedure. First, the SRAM
data is cleared, and second, the nonvolatile information is transferred into the SRAM cells. After the tRECALL cycle time, the
SRAM is again ready for READ or WRITE operations. The
RECALL operation in no way alters the data in the nonvolatile
storage elements.
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Low Average Active Power
CMOS technology provides the STK14CA8 with the benefit of
power supply current that scales with cycle time. Less current is
drawn as the memory cycle time becomes longer than 50 ns.
Figure 16 shows the relationship between ICC and
READ/WRITE cycle time. Worst case current consumption is
shown for commercial temperature range, VCC=3.6V, and chip
enable at maximum frequency. Only standby current is drawn
when the chip is disabled. The overall average current drawn by
the STK14CA8 depends on the following items:
1. The duty cycle of chip enable
2. The overall cycle rate for operations
3. The ratio of READs to WRITEs
4. The operating temperature
5. The VCC Level
6. I/O Loading
Figure 16. Current vs Cycle Time
Preventing AutoStore
The AutoStore function can be disabled by initiating an
AutoStore Disable sequence. A sequence of READ operations
is performed in a manner similar to the software STORE initiation. To initiate the AutoStore Disable sequence, the following
sequence of E controlled or G controlled READ operations must
be performed:
Read Address
0x4E38
Valid READ
Read Address
0xB1C7
Valid READ
Read Address
0x83E0
Valid READ
Read Address
0x7C1F
Valid READ
Read Address
0x703F
Valid READ
Read Address
0x8B45
AutoStore Disable
The AutoStore can be re-enabled by initiating an AutoStore
Enable sequence. A sequence of READ operations is performed
in a manner similar to the software RECALL initiation. To initiate
the AutoStore Enable sequence, the following sequence of E
controlled or G controlled READ operations must be performed:
Read Address
0x4E38
Valid READ
Read Address
0xB1C7
Valid READ
Read Address
0x83E0
Valid READ
Read Address
0x7C1F
Valid READ
Read Address
0x703F
Valid READ
Read Address
0x4B46
AutoStore Enable
If the AutoStore function is disabled or re-enabled, a manual
STORE operation (Hardware or Software) must be issued to
save the AutoStore state through subsequent power down
cycles. The part comes from the factory with AutoStore enabled.
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Ordering Information
STK14CA8-R F 45 ITR
Packing Option
Blank=Tube
TR=Tape and Reel
Temperature Range
Blank=Commercial (0 to +70 C)
I= Industrial (-45 to +85 C)
Access Time
25=25 ns
35=35 ns
45=45 ns
Lead Finish
F=100% Sn (Matte Tin) RoHS Compliant
Package
N=Plastic 32-pin 300 mil SOIC (50 mil pitch)
R=Plastic 48-pin 300 mil SSOP (25 mil pitch)
Ordering Codes
Part Number
Description
Access Times
Temperature
STK14CA8-NF25
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
25 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-NF35
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
35 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-NF45
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
45 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-NF25TR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
25 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-NF35TR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
35 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-NF45TR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
45 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-RF25
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
25 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-RF35
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
35 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-RF45
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
45 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-RF25TR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
25 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-RF35TR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
35 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-RF45TR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
45 ns
Commercial
STK14CA8-NF25I
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
25 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-NF35I
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
35 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-NF45I
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
45 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-NF25ITR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
25 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-NF35ITR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
35 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-NF45ITR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SOP32-300
45 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-RF25I
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
25 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-RF35I
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
35 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-RF45I
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
45 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-RF25ITR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
25 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-RF35ITR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
35 ns
Industrial
STK14CA8-RF45ITR
3V 128Kx8 AutoStore nvSRAM SSOP48-300
45 ns
Industrial
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Package Diagrams
Figure 17. 32-Pin 300 mil SOIC (51-85127)
51-85127 *A
Figure 18. 48-Pin 300 mil SSOP (51-85061)
51-85061 *C
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Document History Page
Document Title: STK14CA8 128Kx8 AutoStore™ nvSRAM
Document Number: 001-51592
Revision
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Submission
Date
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2665610
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02/04/09
Description of Change
New data sheet
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