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S29AS008J
8 Mbit (1M x 8-Bit / 512K x 16-Bit), 1.8 V
Boot Sector Flash
Distinctive Characteristics
Architectural Advantages
■
Single Power Supply Operation
❐ Full voltage range: 1.65 to 1.95 volt read and write operations
for battery-powered applications
■
Manufactured on 110 nm Process Technology
■
Secured Silicon Sector region
❐ 128-word/256-byte sector for permanent, secure identification through an 8-word/16-byte random Electronic Serial
Number, accessible through a command sequence
❐ May be programmed and locked at the factory or by the
customer
■
Flexible Sector Architecture
❐ Eight 8 Kbyte and fifteen 64 Kbyte sectors (byte mode)
❐ Eight 4 Kword, and fifteen 32 Kword sectors (word mode)
■
Sector Group Protection Features
❐ A hardware method of locking a sector to prevent any program
or erase operations within that sector
❐ Sectors can be locked in-system or via programming equipment
❐ Temporary Sector Group Unprotect feature allows code
changes in previously locked sectors
Unlock Bypass Program Command
❐
■
Ultra Low Power Consumption (typical values at 5 MHz)
❐ 15 µA Automatic Sleep mode current
❐ 8 µA standby mode current
❐ 8 mA read current
❐ 20 mA program/erase current
■
Cycling Endurance: 1,000,000 cycles per sector typical
■
Data Retention: 20 years typical
Package Options
48-ball BGA
48-pin TSOP
Software Features
■
CFI (Common Flash Interface) Compliant
❐ Provides device-specific information to the system, allowing
host software to easily reconfigure for different Flash devices
■
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume
❐ Suspends an erase operation to read data from, or program
data to, a sector that is not being erased, then resumes the
erase operation
■
Data# Polling and Toggle Bits
❐ Provides a software method of detecting program or erase
operation completion
Reduces overall programming time when issuing multiple
program command sequences
■
Top or Bottom Boot Block Configurations Available
■
Compatibility with JEDEC standards
❐ Pinout and software compatible with single-power supply
Flash
❐ Superior inadvertent write protection
Hardware Features
■
Ready/Busy# Pin (RY/BY#)
❐ Provides a hardware method of detecting program or erase
cycle completion
■
Hardware Reset Pin (RESET#)
❐ Hardware method to reset the device to reading array data
■
WP# input pin
❐ Write protect (WP#) function allows protection of two outermost boot sectors (boot sector models only), regardless of
sector group protect status
Performance Characteristics
■
High Performance
❐ Access times as fast as 70 ns
❐ Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)
❐ Word programming time as fast as 6 µs (typical)
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S29AS008J
General Description
The S29AS008J is a 8 Mbit, 1.8 Volt-only Flash memory organized as 1,048,576 bytes or 524,288 words with a x8/x16 bus and
either top or bottom boot sector architecture. The device is offered in 48-pin TSOP and 48-ball FBGA packages. The word-wide
data (x16) appears on DQ15–DQ0; the byte-wide (x8) data appears on DQ7–DQ0. This device is designed to be programmed
and erased in-system with the standard system 1.8 volt VCC supply. A 12.0 V VPP or 5.0 VCC are not required for program or
erase operations. The device can also be programmed in standard EPROM programmers.
The device offers access time of 70 ns allowing high speed microprocessors to operate without wait states. To eliminate bus
contention the device has separate chip enable (CE#), write enable (WE#) and output enable (OE#) controls.
The device requires only a single 1.8 volt power supply for both read and write functions. Internally generated and regulated
voltages are provided for the program and erase operations.
The S29AS008J is entirely command set compatible with the JEDEC single-power-supply Flash standard. Commands are
written to the command register using standard microprocessor write timings. Register contents serve as input to an internal
state-machine that controls the erase and programming circuitry. Write cycles also internally latch addresses and data needed
for the programming and erase operations. Reading data out of the device is similar to reading from other Flash or EPROM
devices.
Device programming occurs by executing the program command sequence. This initiates the Embedded Program algorithm—
an internal algorithm that automatically times the program pulse widths and verifies proper cell margin. The Unlock Bypass
mode facilitates faster programming times by requiring only two write cycles to program data instead of four.
Device erasure occurs by executing the erase command sequence. This initiates the Embedded Erase algorithm—an internal
algorithm that automatically preprograms the array (if it is not already programmed) before executing the erase operation.
During erase, the device automatically times the erase pulse widths and verifies proper cell margin.
The host system can detect whether a program or erase operation is complete by observing the RY/BY# pin, or by reading the
DQ7 (Data# Polling) and DQ6 (toggle) status bits. After a program or erase cycle has been completed, the device is ready to
read array data or accept another command.
The sector erase architecture allows memory sectors to be erased and reprogrammed without affecting the data contents of
other sectors. The device is fully erased when shipped from the factory.
Hardware data protection measures include a low VCC detector that automatically inhibits write operations during power
transitions. The hardware sector group protection feature disables both program and erase operations in any combination of
the sectors of memory. This can be achieved in-system or via programming equipment.
The Erase Suspend/Erase Resume feature enables the user to put erase on hold for any period of time to read data from, or
program data to, any sector that is not selected for erasure. True background erase can thus be achieved.
The hardware RESET# pin terminates any operation in progress and resets the internal state machine to reading array data.
The RESET# pin may be tied to the system reset circuitry. A system reset would thus also reset the device, enabling the system
microprocessor to read the boot-up firmware from the Flash memory.
The device offers two power-saving features. When addresses have been stable for a specified amount of time, the device
enters the automatic sleep mode. The system can also place the device into the standby mode. Power consumption is
greatly reduced in both these modes.
Cypress Flash technology combines years of Flash memory manufacturing experience to produce the highest levels of quality,
reliability and cost effectiveness. The device electrically erases all bits within a sector simultaneously via Fowler-Nordheim
tunneling. The data is programmed using hot electron injection.
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Contents
1.
2.
Block Diagram.............................................................. 4
3.
3.1
3.2
3.3
Connection Diagrams..................................................
Standard TSOP..............................................................
FBGA Connection Diagram ...........................................
Special Handling Instructions.........................................
4.
Pin Configuration......................................................... 7
5.
Logic Symbol ............................................................... 7
6.
6.1
Ordering Information ................................................... 8
S29AS008J Standard Products ..................................... 8
7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
7.11
7.12
7.13
7.14
Device Bus Operations................................................ 9
Word/Byte Configuration................................................ 9
Requirements for Reading Array Data........................... 9
Writing Commands/Command Sequences.................. 10
Program and Erase Operation Status.......................... 10
Standby Mode.............................................................. 10
Automatic Sleep Mode................................................. 10
RESET#: Hardware Reset Pin..................................... 11
Output Disable Mode ................................................... 11
Autoselect Mode .......................................................... 11
Sector Address Tables................................................. 13
Sector Group Protection/Unprotection ......................... 15
Temporary Sector Group Unprotect............................. 17
Write Protect (WP#) ..................................................... 17
Hardware Data Protection............................................ 18
8.
8.1
Secured Silicon Sector Flash Memory Region ....... 18
Factory Locked: Secured Silicon Sector Programmed
and Protected at the Factory........................................ 19
Customer Lockable: Secured Silicon Sector NOT Programmed
or Protected at the Factory .......................................... 19
8.2
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
Command Sequence 26
Word/Byte Program Command Sequence.................... 26
Unlock Bypass Command Sequence ........................... 26
Chip Erase Command Sequence ................................. 27
Sector Erase Command Sequence .............................. 28
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume Commands ................. 28
11.
Command Definitions................................................. 30
12.
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
Write Operation Status ............................................... 34
DQ7: Data# Polling ....................................................... 34
RY/BY#: Ready/Busy#.................................................. 35
DQ6: Toggle Bit I .......................................................... 36
DQ2: Toggle Bit II ......................................................... 36
Reading Toggle Bits DQ6/DQ2..................................... 37
DQ5: Exceeded Timing Limits ...................................... 38
DQ3: Sector Erase Timer.............................................. 38
13.
Absolute Maximum Ratings....................................... 39
14.
Operating Ranges ....................................................... 39
Product Selector Guide ............................................... 4
5
5
6
6
9.
Common Flash Memory Interface (CFI) ................... 21
10.
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
Command Definitions................................................ 25
Reading Array Data ..................................................... 25
Reset Command .......................................................... 25
Autoselect Command Sequence ................................. 25
Enter Secured Silicon Sector/Exit Secured Silicon Sector
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15. DC Characteristics...................................................... 40
15.1 CMOS Compatible ........................................................ 40
16.
Test Conditions ........................................................... 41
17.
Key to Switching Waveforms..................................... 41
18.
18.1
18.2
18.3
18.4
18.5
18.6
AC Characteristics...................................................... 42
Read Operations........................................................... 42
Hardware Reset (RESET#)........................................... 43
Word/Byte Configuration (BYTE#) ................................ 44
Erase/Program Operations ........................................... 45
Temporary Sector Group Unprotect.............................. 48
Alternate CE# Controlled Erase/Program Operations .. 49
19.
Erase and Programming Performance ..................... 51
20.
Package Pin Capacitance........................................... 51
21. Physical Dimensions .................................................. 52
21.1 TS 048 - 48-Pin Standard TSOP .................................. 52
21.2 VBK048—48-Ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA)
8.15 mm x 6.15 mm ...................................................... 53
22.
Revision History.......................................................... 54
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1.
Product Selector Guide
Family Part Number
S29AS008J
Voltage Range: VCC = 1.65–1.95 V
Speed Option
70
Max access time, ns (tACC)
70
Max CE# access time, ns (tCE)
70
Max OE# access time, ns (tOE)
25
Note
See AC Characteristics on page 42 for full specifications.
2. Block Diagram
DQ0–DQ15 (A-1)
RY/BY#
VCC
Sector Switches
VSS
Erase Voltage
Generator
RESET#
BYTE#
WP#
State
Control
Command
Register
PGM Voltage
Generator
Chip Enable
Output Enable
Logic
CE#
OE#
VCC Detector
A0–A18
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Timer
Address Latch
WE#
Input/Output
Buffers
Data
Latch
Y-Decoder
Y-Gating
X-Decoder
Cell Matrix
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3.
Connection Diagrams
3.1
Standard TSOP
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
NC
NC
WE#
RESET#
NC
WP#
RY/BY#
A18
A17
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
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Standard TSOP
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
A16
BYTE#
VSS
DQ15/A-1
DQ7
DQ14
DQ6
DQ13
DQ5
DQ12
DQ4
VCC
DQ11
DQ3
DQ10
DQ2
DQ9
DQ1
DQ8
DQ0
OE#
VSS
CE#
A0
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3.2
FBGA Connection Diagram
Fine-pitch Ball Grid
Array
3.3
A6
B6
C6
D6
E6
F6
G6
A13
A12
A14
A15
A16
A5
B5
C5
D5
E5
F5
G5
H5
A9
A8
A10
A11
DQ7
DQ14
DQ13
DQ6
A4
B4
C4
D4
E4
F4
G4
H4
WE#
RESET#
NC
NC
DQ5
DQ12
VCC
DQ4
A3
B3
C3
D3
E3
F3
G3
H3
RY/BY#
WP#
A18
NC
DQ2
DQ10
DQ11
DQ3
A2
B2
C2
D2
E2
F2
G2
H2
A7
A17
A6
A5
DQ0
DQ8
DQ9
DQ1
A1
B1
C1
D1
E1
F1
G1
H1
A3
A4
A2
A1
A0
CE#
OE#
VSS
BYTE# DQ15/A-1
H6
VSS
Special Handling Instructions
Special handling is required for Flash Memory products in BGA packages.
Flash memory devices in BGA packages may be damaged if exposed to ultrasonic cleaning methods.
The package and/or data integrity may be compromised if the package body is exposed to temperatures above 150°C for prolonged
periods of time.
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4.
Pin Configuration
A0–A18
DQ0–DQ14
DQ15/A-1
BYTE#
19 addresses
15 data inputs/outputs
DQ15 (data input/output, word mode), A-1 (LSB address input, byte mode)
Selects 8-bit or 16-bit mode
CE#
Chip enable
OE#
Output enable
WE#
Write enable
WP#
Write protect: The WP# contains an internal pull-up; when unconnected, WP is at VIH.
RESET#
RY/BY#
Hardware reset pin
Ready/Busy output
VCC
1.8 volt-only single power supply (see Product Selector Guide on page 4 for speed options and voltage
supply tolerances)
VSS
Device ground
NC
Pin not connected internally
5. Logic Symbol
19
A0–A18
16 or 8
DQ0–DQ15
(A-1)
CE#
OE#
WE#
RESET#
BYTE#
RY/BY#
WP#
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6.
Ordering Information
6.1
S29AS008J Standard Products
Cypress standard products are available in several packages and operating ranges. The order number (Valid Combination) is
formed by a combination of the elements below.
S29AS008J
70
T
F
I
03
0
Packing Type
0 = Tray
2 = 7” Tape and Reel
3 = 13” Tape and Reel
Model Number
03 = VCC = 1.65–1.95 V, top boot sector device
04 = VCC = 1.65–1.95 V, bottom boot sector device
Temperature Range
I = Industrial (-40°C to +85°C)
Package Material Set
F = Pb-Free
H = Pb-Free, Low-Halogen
Package Type
T = Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP) Standard Pinout
B = Fine-pitch Ball-Grid Array Package
Speed Option
70 = 70 ns Access Speed
Device Number/Description
S29AS008J
8 Megabit Flash Memory manufactured using 110 nm process technology
1.8 Volt-Only Read, Program, and Erase
Valid Combinations
Valid Combinations list configurations planned to be supported in volume for this device. Consult your local sales office to confirm
availability of specific valid combinations and to check on newly released combinations.
S29AS008J Valid Combinations
Device
Number
Speed
Option
S29AS008J
70
Package Type, Material,
and Temperature Range
TFI
Model
Number
Packing Type
03, 04
0, 3
(Note 1)
TS048 (Note 2)
TSOP
0, 2, 3
VBK048
Fine-Pitch BGA
BFI, BHI
Package
Description
Notes
1. Type 0 is standard. Specify other options as required.
2. TSOP package markings omit packing type designator from ordering part number.
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7.
Device Bus Operations
This section describes the requirements and use of the device bus operations, which are initiated through the internal command
register. The command register itself does not occupy any addressable memory location. The register is composed of latches that
store the commands, along with the address and data information needed to execute the command. The contents of the register
serve as inputs to the internal state machine. The state machine outputs dictate the function of the device. Table lists the device bus
operations, the inputs and control levels they require, and the resulting output. The following subsections describe each of these
operations in further detail.
S29AS008J Device Bus Operations
DQ8–DQ15
Operation
CE#
OE# WE# RESET#
WP#
Addresses
(Note 1)
DQ0–
DQ7
BYTE#
= VIH
BYTE#
= VIL
Read
L
L
H
H
X
AIN
DOUT
DOUT
Write (Program/
Erase)
L
H
L
H
(Note 3
)
AIN
DIN
DIN
DQ8–DQ14 = HighZ, DQ15 = A-1
VCC
0.2 V
X
X
VCC
0.2 V
H
X
High-Z
High-Z
High-Z
Output Disable
L
H
H
H
X
X
High-Z
High-Z
High-Z
Reset
X
X
X
L
X
X
High-Z
High-Z
High-Z
Sector Group Protect
(Note 2)
L
H
L
VID
X
Sector Address,
A6 = L, A3 = A2 = L,
A1 = H, A0 = L
DIN
X
X
Sector Group
Unprotect (Note 2)
L
H
L
VID
H
Sector Address,
A6 = H, A3 = A2 = L,
A1 = H, A0 = L
DIN
X
X
Temporary Sector
Group Unprotect
X
X
X
VID
H
AIN
DIN
DIN
High-Z
Standby
Legend
L = Logic Low = VIL, H = Logic High = VIH, VID = 9.0–11.0 V, X = Don’t Care, AIN = Address In, DIN = Data In, DOUT = Data Out
Notes
1. Addresses are A18:A0 in word mode (BYTE# = VIH), A18:A-1 in byte mode (BYTE# = VIL).
2. The sector group protect and sector group unprotect functions may also be implemented via programming equipment. See Sector Group Protection/Unprotection
on page 15.
3. If WP# = VIL, the two outermost boot sectors remain protected. If WP# = VIH, the two outermost boot sector group protection depends on whether they were last
protected or unprotected. If WP# = VHH, all sectors are unprotected.
7.1
Word/Byte Configuration
The BYTE# pin controls whether the device data I/O pins DQ15–DQ0 operate in the byte or word configuration. If the BYTE# pin is
set at logic 1, the device is in word configuration, DQ15–DQ0 are active and controlled by CE# and OE#.
If the BYTE# pin is set at logic 0, the device is in byte configuration, and only data I/O pins DQ0–DQ7 are active and controlled by
CE# and OE#. The data I/O pins DQ8–DQ14 are tri-stated, and the DQ15 pin is used as an input for the LSB (A-1) address function.
7.2
Requirements for Reading Array Data
To read array data from the outputs, the system must drive the CE# and OE# pins to VIL. CE# is the power control and selects the
device. OE# is the output control and gates array data to the output pins. WE# should remain at VIH. The BYTE# pin determines
whether the device outputs array data in words or bytes.
The internal state machine is set for reading array data upon device power-up, or after a hardware reset. This ensures that no
spurious alteration of the memory content occurs during the power transition. No command is necessary in this mode to obtain array
data. Standard microprocessor read cycles that assert valid addresses on the device address inputs produce valid data on the
device data outputs. The device remains enabled for read access until the command register contents are altered.
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See Reading Array Data on page 25 for more information. Refer to the AC Read Operations on page 42 for timing specifications and
to Figure 18.1 on page 42 for the timing diagram. ICC1 in DC Characteristics on page 40 represents the active current specification
for reading array data.
7.3
Writing Commands/Command Sequences
To write a command or command sequence (which includes programming data to the device and erasing sectors of memory), the
system must drive WE# and CE# to VIL, and OE# to VIH.
For program operations, the BYTE# pin determines whether the device accepts program data in bytes or words. See Word/Byte
Configuration on page 9 for more information.
The device features an Unlock Bypass mode to facilitate faster programming. Once the device enters the Unlock Bypass mode,
only two write cycles are required to program a word or byte, instead of four. Word/Byte Program Command Sequence on page 26
has details on programming data to the device using both standard and Unlock Bypass command sequences.
An erase operation can erase one sector, multiple sectors, or the entire device. Table on page 13 and Table on page 13 indicate
the address space that each sector occupies. A “sector address” consists of the address bits required to uniquely select a sector.
The Command Definitions on page 25 has details on erasing a sector or the entire chip, or suspending/resuming the erase
operation.
After the system writes the autoselect command sequence, the device enters the autoselect mode. The system can then read
autoselect codes from the internal register (which is separate from the memory array) on DQ7–DQ0. Standard read cycle timings
apply in this mode. Refer to Autoselect Mode on page 11 and Autoselect Command Sequence on page 25 for more information.
ICC2 in DC Characteristics on page 40 represents the active current specification for the write mode. AC Characteristics on page 42
contains timing specification tables and timing diagrams for write operations.
7.4
Program and Erase Operation Status
During an erase or program operation, the system may check the status of the operation by reading the status bits on DQ7–DQ0.
Standard read cycle timings and ICC read specifications apply. Refer to Write Operation Status on page 34 for more information, and
to AC Characteristics on page 42 for timing diagrams.
7.5
Standby Mode
When the system is not reading or writing to the device, it can place the device in the standby mode. In this mode, current
consumption is greatly reduced, and the outputs are placed in the high impedance state, independent of the OE# input.
The device enters the CMOS standby mode when the CE# and RESET# pins are both held at VCC 0.2 V. (Note that this is a more
restricted voltage range than VIH.) If CE# and RESET# are held at VIH, but not within VCC 0.2 V, the device will be in the standby
mode, but the standby current will be greater. The device requires standard access time (tCE) for read access when the device is in
either of these standby modes, before it is ready to read data.
If the device is deselected during erasure or programming, the device draws active current until the operation is completed.
ICC3 and ICC4 represents the standby current specification shown in the table in DC Characteristics on page 40.
7.6
Automatic Sleep Mode
The automatic sleep mode minimizes Flash device energy consumption. The device automatically enables this mode when
addresses remain stable for tACC + 30 ns. The automatic sleep mode is independent of the CE#, WE#, and OE# control signals.
Standard address access timings provide new data when addresses are changed. While in sleep mode, output data is latched and
always available to the system. ICC5 in the DC Characteristics on page 40 represents the automatic sleep mode current
specification.
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7.7
RESET#: Hardware Reset Pin
The RESET# pin provides a hardware method of resetting the device to reading array data. When the system drives the RESET#
pin to VIL for at least a period of tRP, the device immediately terminates any operation in progress, tristates all data output pins, and
ignores all read/write attempts for the duration of the RESET# pulse. The device also resets the internal state machine to reading
array data. The operation that was interrupted should be reinitiated once the device is ready to accept another command sequence,
to ensure data integrity.
Current is reduced for the duration of the RESET# pulse. When RESET# is held at VSS±0.2 V, the device draws CMOS standby
current (ICC4). If RESET# is held at VIL but not within VSS±0.2 V, the standby current will be greater.
The RESET# pin may be tied to the system reset circuitry. A system reset would thus also reset the Flash memory, enabling the
system to read the boot-up firmware from the Flash memory. Note that the CE# pin should only go to VIL after RESET# has gone to
VIH. Keeping CE# at VIL from power up through the first read could cause the first read to retrieve erroneous data.
If RESET# is asserted during a program or erase operation, the RY/BY# pin remains a 0 (busy) until the internal reset operation is
complete, which requires a time of tREADY (during Embedded Algorithms). The system can thus monitor RY/BY# to determine
whether the reset operation is complete. If RESET# is asserted when a program or erase operation is not executing (RY/BY# pin is
1), the reset operation is completed within a time of tREADY (not during Embedded Algorithms). The system can read data tRH after
the RESET# pin returns to VIH.
Refer to the tables in AC Characteristics on page 42 for RESET# parameters and to Figure 18.2 on page 43 for the timing diagram.
If VID (9.0 V – 11.0 V) is applied to the RESET# pin, the device will enter the Temporary Sector Group Unprotect mode. See
Temporary Sector Group Unprotect on page 17 for more details on this feature.
7.8
Output Disable Mode
When the OE# input is at VIH, output from the device is disabled. The output pins are placed in the high impedance state.
7.9
Autoselect Mode
The autoselect mode provides manufacturer and device identification, sector group protection verification, and Secured Silicon
Sector status through identifier codes output on DQ7–DQ0. This mode is primarily intended for programming equipment to
automatically match a device to be programmed with its corresponding programming algorithm. However, the autoselect codes can
also be accessed in-system through the command register.
When using programming equipment, the autoselect mode requires VID (9.0 V to 11.0 V) on address pin A9. Address pins A6, A3,
A2, A1, and A0 must be as shown in Table . In addition, when verifying sector group protection, the sector address must appear on
the appropriate highest order address bits (see Table on page 13 and Table on page 13). Table shows the remaining address bits
that are don’t care. When all necessary bits have been set as required, the programming equipment may then read the
corresponding identifier code on DQ7-DQ0.
To access the autoselect codes in-system, the host system can issue the autoselect command via the command register, as shown
in Table on page 30. This method does not require VID. See Command Definitions on page 25 for details on using the autoselect
mode.
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S29AS008J
S29AS008J Autoselect Codes (High Voltage Method)
Description
Manufacturer ID:
Cypress
Device
ID
CE#
OE# WE#
A18
to
A12
A11
to
A10
A9
A8
to
A7
DQ8 to DQ15
A6
A5
to
A4
A3
to
A2
A1
BYTE BYTE
A0 = VIH = VIL
DQ7
to
DQ0
L
L
H
X
X
VID
X
L
X
L
L
L
00h
X
01h
Cycle 1
L
L
H
X
X
VID
X
L
X
L
L
H
22h
X
7Eh
Cycle 2
L
L
H
X
X
VID
X
L
X
H
H
L
22h
X
04h
Cycle 3
Sector Group
Protection
Verification
L
L
H
X
X
VID
X
L
X
H
H
H
22h
X
04h (Top Boot),
03h (Bottom Boot)
L
L
H
SA
X
VID
X
L
X
L
H
L
X
X
01h (protected),
00h (unprotected)
Secured Silicon
Sector Indicator Bit
(DQ7), WP#
protects highest
address sector
L
L
H
X
X
VID
X
L
X
L
H
H
X
X
89h (factory
locked),
09h (not factory
locked)
Secured Silicon
Sector Indicator Bit
(DQ7), WP#
protects lowest
address sector
L
L
H
X
X
VID
X
L
X
L
H
H
X
X
91h (factory
locked),
11h (not factory
locked)
Legend
L = Logic Low = VIL, H = Logic High = VIH, SA = Sector Address, X = Don’t care
Note
The autoselect codes may also be accessed in-system via command sequences. See Table on page 30.
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7.10
Sector Address Tables
Sector Address Tables (Top Boot Device)
Address Range (in hexadecimal)
Sector
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12
Sector Size
(Kbytes/
Kwords)
SA0
0
0
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
00000–0FFFF
00000–07FFF
SA1
0
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
10000–1FFFF
08000–0FFFF
SA2
0
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
20000–2FFFF
10000–17FFF
SA3
0
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
30000–3FFFF
18000–1FFFF
SA4
0
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
40000–4FFFF
20000–27FFF
SA5
0
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
50000–5FFFF
28000–2FFFF
SA6
0
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
60000–6FFFF
30000–37FFF
SA7
0
1
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
70000–7FFFF
38000–3FFFF
SA8
1
0
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
80000–8FFFF
40000–47FFF
SA9
1
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
90000–9FFFF
48000–4FFFF
SA10
1
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
A0000–AFFFF
50000–57FFF
SA11
1
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
B0000–BFFFF
58000–5FFFF
SA12
1
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
C0000–CFFFF
60000–67FFF
SA13
1
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
D0000–DFFFF
68000–6FFFF
SA14
1
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
E0000–EFFFF
70000–77FFF
SA15
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
8/4
F0000–F1FFF
78000–78FFF
SA16
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
8/4
F2000 - F3FFF
79000–79FFF
SA17
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
8/4
F4000 - F5FFF
7A000–7AFFF
SA18
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
8/4
F6000 - F7FFF
7B000–7BFFF
SA19
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
8/4
F8000 - F9FFF
7C000–7CFFF
SA20
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
8/4
FA000 - FBFFF
7D000–7DFFF
SA21
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
8/4
FC000 - FDFFF
7E000–7EFFF
SA22
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8/4
FE000 - FFFFF
7F000–7FFFF
Byte Mode (x8)
Word Mode (x16)
Note
Address range is A18:A-1 in byte mode and A18:A0 in word mode. See Word/Byte Configuration on page 9.
Sector Address Tables (Bottom Boot Device)
Address Range (in hexadecimal)
Sector
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12
Sector Size
(Kbytes/
Kwords)
SA0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8/4
00000–01FFF
00000–00FFF
SA1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
8/4
02000–03FFF
01000–01FFF
SA2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
8/4
04000–05FFF
02000–02FFF
SA3
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
8/4
06000–07FFF
03000–03FFF
SA4
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
8/4
08000–09FFF
04000–04FFF
SA5
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
8/4
0A000–0BFFF
05000–05FFF
SA6
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
8/4
0C000–0DFFF
06000–06FFF
SA7
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
8/4
0E000–0FFFF
07000–07FFF
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Byte Mode (x8)
Word Mode (x16)
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Sector Address Tables (Bottom Boot Device)
Sector
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12
Sector Size
(Kbytes/
Kwords)
SA8
0
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
Address Range (in hexadecimal)
Byte Mode (x8)
Word Mode (x16)
10000–1FFFF
08000–0FFFF
SA9
0
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
20000–2FFFF
10000–17FFF
SA10
0
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
30000–3FFFF
18000–1FFFF
SA11
0
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
40000–4FFFF
20000–27FFF
SA12
0
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
50000–5FFFF
28000–2FFFF
SA13
0
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
60000–6FFFF
30000–37FFF
SA14
0
1
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
70000–7FFFF
38000–3FFFF
SA15
1
0
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
80000–8FFFF
40000–47FFF
SA16
1
0
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
90000–9FFFF
48000–4FFFF
SA17
1
0
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
A0000–AFFFF
50000–57FFF
SA18
1
0
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
B0000–BFFFF
58000–5FFFF
SA19
1
1
0
0
X
X
X
64/32
C0000–CFFFF
60000–67FFF
SA20
1
1
0
1
X
X
X
64/32
D0000–DFFFF
68000–6FFFF
SA21
1
1
1
0
X
X
X
64/32
E0000–EFFFF
70000–77FFF
SA22
1
1
1
1
X
X
X
64/32
F0000–FFFFF
78000–7FFFF
Note
Address range is A18:A-1 in byte mode and A18:A0 in word mode. See the Word/Byte Configuration on page 9.
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7.11
Sector Group Protection/Unprotection
The hardware sector group protection feature disables both program and erase operations in any sector group (see Table
on page 13 to Table on page 15). The hardware sector group unprotection feature re-enables both program and erase operations in
previously protected sector groups. Sector group protection/unprotection can be implemented via two methods.
Sector group protection/unprotection requires VID on the RESET# pin only, and can be implemented either in-system or via
programming equipment. Figure 7.1 on page 16 shows the algorithms and Figure 18.11 on page 48 shows the timing diagram. This
method uses standard microprocessor bus cycle timing. For sector group unprotect, all unprotected sector groups must first be
protected prior to the first sector group unprotect write cycle.
The device is shipped with all sector groups unprotected. Cypress offers the option of programming and protecting sector groups at
its factory prior to shipping the device through Cypress Programming Service. Contact a Cypress representative for details.
It is possible to determine whether a sector group is protected or unprotected. See Autoselect Mode on page 11 for details.
AS008J Top Boot Device Sector/Sector Group Protection
Sector / Sector Block
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12
Sector / Sector Block Size
SA0-SA3
0
0
X
X
X
X
X
256 (4x64) Kbytes
SA4-SA7
0
1
X
X
X
X
X
256 (4x64) Kbytes
SA8-SA11
1
0
X
X
X
X
X
256 (4x64) Kbytes
SA12-SA13
1
1
0
X
X
X
X
128 (2x64) Kbytes
SA14
1
1
1
0
X
X
X
64 Kbytes
SA15
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
8 Kbytes
SA16
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
8 Kbytes
SA17
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
8 Kbytes
SA18
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
8 Kbytes
SA19
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
8 Kbytes
SA20
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
8 Kbytes
SA21
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
8 Kbytes
SA22
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 Kbytes
AS008J Bottom Boot Device Sector/Sector Group Protection
Sector / Sector Block
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12
Sector / Sector Block Size
SA0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8 Kbytes
SA1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
8 Kbytes
SA2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
8 Kbytes
SA3
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
8 Kbytes
SA4
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
8 Kbytes
SA5
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
8 Kbytes
SA6
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
8 Kbytes
SA7
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
8 Kbytes
SA8
0
0
0
1
X
X
X
64 Kbytes
SA9-SA10
0
0
1
X
X
X
X
128 (2x64) Kbytes
SA11-SA14
0
1
X
X
X
X
X
256 (4x64) Kbytes
SA15-SA18
1
0
X
X
X
X
X
256 (4x64) Kbytes
SA19-SA22
1
1
X
X
X
X
X
256 (4x64) Kbytes
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Figure 7.1 In-System Sector Group Protect/Unprotect Algorithms
START
RESET# = VID
Wait 1 µs
Temporary Sector
Group Unprotect Mode
No
START
Protect all sectors:
The indicated portion
of the sector group
protect algorithm
must be performed
for all unprotected
sector group prior
to issuing the first
sector group
unprotect address
PLSCNT = 1
First Write
Cycle = 60h?
PLSCNT = 1
RESET# = VID
Wait 1 µs
No
First Write
Cycle = 60h?
Temporary Sector Group
Unprotect Mode
Yes
Yes
Set up sector
address
No
All sectors
protected?
Sector Group Protect:
Write 60h to sector
address with
A6 = 0,
A3 = A2 = 0,
A1 = 1, A0 = 0
Yes
Set up first sector
group address
Sector Group Unprotect:
Write 60h to sector
address with
A6 = 1, A1 = 1,
A0 = 0
Wait 100 µs
Increment
PLSCNT
Verify Sector Group
Protect: Write 40h
to sector address
with A6 = 0,
A3 = A2 = 0,
A1 = 1, A0 = 0
Reset
PLSCNT = 1
Read from
sector address
with A6 = 0,
A3 = A2 = 0,
A1 = 1, A0 = 0
Wait 10 ms
Verify Sector Group
Unprotect: Write
40h to sector
address with
A6 = 1, A1 = 1,
A0 = 0
Increment
PLSCNT
Read from
sector address
with A6 = 1,
A3 = A2 = 0,
A1 = 1, A0 = 0
No
No
PLSCNT
= 25?
Data = 01h?
No
Yes
Yes
Device failed
Set up
next sector
address
Yes
PLSCNT
= 1000?
Protect another
sector?
No
Yes
Data = 00h?
Yes
No
Remove VID
from RESET#
Device failed
Last sector
group verified?
No
Yes
Sector Group
Protect Algorithm
Write reset
command
Sector Group
Protect complete
Sector Group
Unprotect Algorithm
Note
1. If WP# = VIL, the top or bottom two address sectors remains protected for boot sector devices
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Remove VID
from RESET#
Write reset
command
Sector Group
Unprotect complete
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7.12
Temporary Sector Group Unprotect
This feature allows temporary unprotection of previously protected sectors to change data in-system. The Sector Group Unprotect
mode is activated by setting the RESET# pin to VID. During this mode, formerly protected sectors can be programmed or erased by
selecting the sector addresses. Once VID is removed from the RESET# pin, all the previously protected sectors are protected again.
Figure 7.2 shows the algorithm, and Figure 18.10 on page 48 shows the timing diagrams, for this feature. If the WP# pin is at VIL, the
sectors protected by the WP# input will remain protected during the Temporary Sector Group Unprotect mode.
Figure 7.2 Temporary Sector Group Unprotect Operation
START
RESET# = VID
(Note 1)
Perform Erase or
Program Operations
RESET# = VIH
Temporary Sector Group
Unprotect Completed
(Note 2)
Notes
1. All protected sector groups unprotected.
2. All previously protected sector groups are protected once again.
7.13
Write Protect (WP#)
The Write Protect function provides a hardware method of protecting certain boot sectors without using VID. This function is one of
two provided by the WP# pin.
If the system asserts VIL on the WP# pin, the device disables program and erase functions in the two outermost 8-Kbyte boot
sectors independently of whether those sectors were protected or unprotected using the method described in Section 7.11, Sector
Group Protection/Unprotection on page 15. The two outermost 8-Kbyte boot sectors are the two sectors containing the lowest
addresses in a bottom-boot-configured device, or the two sectors containing the highest addresses in a top-boot-configured device.
If the system asserts VIH on the WP# pin, the device reverts to whether the two outermost 8-KByte boot sectors were last set to be
protected or unprotected. That is, sector group protection or unprotection for these two sectors depends on whether they were last
protected or unprotected using the method described in Section 7.11.
The WP# contains an internal pull-up; when unconnected, WP is at VIH.
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7.14
Hardware Data Protection
The command sequence requirement of unlock cycles for programming or erasing provides data protection against inadvertent
writes (refer to Table on page 30 for command definitions). In addition, the following hardware data protection measures prevent
accidental erasure or programming, which might otherwise be caused by spurious system level signals during VCC power-up and
power-down transitions, or from system noise.
7.14.1
Low VCC Write Inhibit
When VCC is less than VLKO, the device does not accept any write cycles. This protects data during VCC power-up and power-down.
The command register and all internal program/erase circuits are disabled, and the device resets. Subsequent writes are ignored
until VCC is greater than VLKO. The system must provide the proper signals to the control pins to prevent unintentional writes when
VCC is greater than VLKO.
7.14.2
Write Pulse Glitch Protection
Noise pulses of less than 5 ns (typical) on OE#, CE# or WE# do not initiate a write cycle.
7.14.3
Logical Inhibit
Write cycles are inhibited by holding any one of OE# = VIL, CE# = VIH or WE# = VIH. To initiate a write cycle, CE# and WE# must be
a logical zero (VIL) while OE# is a logical one (VIH).
7.14.4
Power-Up Write Inhibit
If WE# = CE# = VIL and OE# = VIH during power up, the device does not accept commands on the rising edge of WE#. The internal
state machine is automatically reset to reading array data on power-up.
8. Secured Silicon Sector Flash Memory Region
The Secured Silicon Sector feature provides a 256-byte Flash memory region that enables permanent part identification through an
Electronic Serial Number (ESN). The Secured Silicon Sector uses a Secured Silicon Sector Indicator Bit (DQ7) to indicate whether
or not the Secured Silicon Sector is locked when shipped from the factory. This bit is permanently set at the factory and cannot be
changed, which prevents cloning of a factory-locked part. This ensures the security of the ESN once the product is shipped to the
field.
Cypress offers the device with the Secured Silicon Sector either factory-locked or customer-lockable. The factory-locked version is
always protected when shipped from the factory, and has the Secured Silicon Sector Indicator Bit permanently set to a 1. The
customer-lockable version is shipped with the Secured Silicon Sector group unprotected, allowing customers to utilize the that sector
in any manner they choose. The customer-lockable version has the Secured Silicon Sector Indicator Bit permanently set to a 0.
Thus, the Secured Silicon Sector Indicator Bit prevents customer-lockable devices from being used to replace devices that are
factory locked.
The system accesses the Secured Silicon Sector through a command sequence (see Enter Secured Silicon Sector/Exit Secured
Silicon Sector Command Sequence on page 26). After the system writes the Enter Secured Silicon Sector command sequence, it
may read the Secured Silicon Sector by using the addresses normally occupied by the boot sectors. This mode of operation
continues until the system issues the Exit Secured Silicon Sector command sequence, or until power is removed from the device. On
power-up, or following a hardware reset, the device reverts to sending commands to the boot sectors.
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8.1
Factory Locked: Secured Silicon Sector Programmed
and Protected at the Factory
In a factory locked device, the Secured Silicon Sector is protected when the device is shipped from the factory. The Secured Silicon
Sector cannot be modified in any way. The device is available pre-programmed with one of the following:
A random, secure ESN only.
Customer code through the ExpressFlash service.
Both a random, secure ESN and customer code through the ExpressFlash service.
In devices that have an ESN, a Bottom Boot device has the 16-byte (8-word) ESN in sector 0 at addresses 00000h–0000Fh in byte
mode (or 00000h–00007h in word mode). In the Top Boot device, the ESN is in sector 22 at addresses FFFF0h–FFFFFh in byte
mode (or 7FFF8h–7FFFFh in word mode).
Customers may opt to have their code programmed by Cypress through the Cypress ExpressFlash service. Cypress programs the
customer’s code, with or without the random ESN. The devices are then shipped from the Cypress factory with the Secured Silicon
Sector permanently locked. Contact a Cypress representative for details on using the Cypress ExpressFlash service.
8.2
Customer Lockable: Secured Silicon Sector NOT Programmed
or Protected at the Factory
The customer lockable version allows the Secured Silicon Sector to be programmed once, and then permanently locked after it
ships from Cypress. Note that unlock bypass functions are not available when programming the Secured Silicon Sector.
The Secured Silicon Sector area can be protected using the following procedures:
Write the three-cycle Enter Secured Silicon Region command sequence, and then follow the in-system sector group protect
algorithm as shown in Figure 7.1 on page 16, substituting the sector group address with the Secured Silicon Sector group address
(A0=0, A1=1, A2=0, A3=1, A4=1, A5=0, A6=0, A7=0). This allows in-system protection of the Secured Silicon Sector without raising
any device pin to a high voltage. Note that this method is only applicable to the Secured Silicon Sector.
To verify the protect/unprotect status of the Secured Silicon Sector, follow the algorithm shown in Figure 8.1 on page 20.
Once the Secured Silicon Sector is locked and verified, the system must write the Exit Secured Silicon Sector Region command
sequence to return to reading and writing the remainder of the array.
The Secured Silicon Sector protection must be used with caution since, once protected, there is no procedure available for
unprotecting the Secured Silicon Sector area, and none of the bits in the Secured Silicon Sector memory space can be modified in
any way.
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Figure 8.1 Secured Silicon Sector Protect Verify
START
RESET# = VID
Wait 1 ms
Write 60h to
any address
Write 40h to
Secured Silicon
Sector address
with A0=0, A1=1,
A2=0, A3=1, A4=1,
A5=0, A6=0, A7=0
Read from
Secured Silicon
Sector address
with A0=0, A1=1
A2=0, A3=1, A4=1
A5=0, A6=0, A7=0
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If data = 00h,
Secured Silicon
Sector is
unprotected.
If data = 01h,
Secured Silicon
Sector is
protected.
Remove VID
from RESET#
Write reset
command
Secured Silicon
Sector Protect
Verify complete
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9.
Common Flash Memory Interface (CFI)
The Common Flash Interface (CFI) specification outlines device and host system software interrogation handshake, which allows
specific vendor-specified software algorithms to be used for entire families of devices. Software support can then be deviceindependent, JEDEC ID-independent, and forward- and backward-compatible for the specified flash device families. Flash vendors
can standardize their existing interfaces for long-term compatibility.
This device enters the CFI Query mode when the system writes the CFI Query command, 98h, to address 55h in word mode (or
address AAh in byte mode), any time the device is ready to read array data. The system can read CFI information at the addresses
given in Table to Table on page 23. In word mode, the upper address bits (A7–MSB) must be all zeros. To terminate reading CFI
data, the system must write the reset command.
The system can also write the CFI query command when the device is in the autoselect mode. The device enters the CFI query
mode, and the system can read CFI data at the addresses given in Table to Table on page 23. The system must write the reset
command to return the device to the autoselect mode.
For further information, please refer to the CFI Specification and CFI Publication 100, available via the World Wide Web at http://
www.amd.com/products/nvd/overview/cfi.html. Alternatively, contact a Cypress representative for copies of these documents.
CFI Query Identification String
Addresses
(Word Mode)
Addresses
(Byte Mode)
Data
10h
11h
12h
20h
22h
24h
0051h
0052h
0059h
Query Unique ASCII string “QRY”
13h
14h
26h
28h
0002h
0000h
Primary OEM Command Set
15h
16h
2Ah
2Ch
0040h
0000h
Address for Primary Extended Table
17h
18h
2Eh
30h
0000h
0000h
Alternate OEM Command Set (00h = none exists)
19h
1Ah
32h
34h
0000h
0000h
Address for Alternate OEM Extended Table (00h = none exists)
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Description
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System Interface String
Addresses
(Word Mode)
Addresses
(Byte Mode)
Data
Description
1Bh
36h
0017h
VCC Min. (write/erase)
D7–D4: volt, D3–D0: 100 millivolt
1Ch
38h
0019h
VCC Max. (write/erase)
D7–D4: volt, D3–D0: 100 millivolt
1Dh
3Ah
0000h
VPP Min. voltage (00h = no VPP pin present)
1Eh
3Ch
0000h
VPP Max. voltage (00h = no VPP pin present)
1Fh
3Eh
0003h
Typical timeout per single byte/word write 2N µs
20h
40h
0000h
Typical timeout for Min. size buffer write 2N µs (00h = not supported)
21h
42h
0009h
Typical timeout per individual block erase 2N ms
22h
44h
0000h
Typical timeout for full chip erase 2N ms (00h = not supported)
23h
46h
0005h
Max. timeout for byte/word write 2N times typical
24h
48h
0000h
Max. timeout for buffer write 2N times typical
25h
4Ah
0004h
Max. timeout per individual block erase 2N times typical
26h
4Ch
0000h
Max. timeout for full chip erase 2N times typical (00h = not supported)
Device Geometry Definition
Addresses
(Word Mode)
Addresses
(Byte Mode)
Data
Description
N
27h
4Eh
0014h
Device Size = 2 byte
28h
29h
50h
52h
0002h
0000h
Flash Device Interface description (refer to CFI publication 100)
2Ah
2Bh
54h
56h
0000h
0000h
Max. number of byte in multi-byte write = 2N
(00h = not supported)
2Ch
58h
0002h
Number of Erase Block Regions within device
2Dh
2Eh
2Fh
30h
5Ah
5Ch
5Eh
60h
0007h
0000h
0020h
0000h
Erase Block Region 1 Information
(refer to the CFI specification or CFI publication 100)
31h
32h
33h
34h
62h
64h
66h
68h
000Eh
0000h
0000h
0001h
Erase Block Region 2 Information
35h
36h
37h
38h
6Ah
6Ch
6Eh
70h
0000h
0000h
0000h
0000h
Erase Block Region 3 Information
39h
3Ah
3Bh
3Ch
72h
74h
76h
78h
0000h
0000h
0000h
0000h
Erase Block Region 4 Information
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Primary Vendor-Specific Extended Query
Addresses
(Word Mode)
Addresses
(Byte Mode)
Data
40h
41h
42h
80h
82h
84h
0050h
0052h
0049h
Query-unique ASCII string “PRI”
43h
86h
0031h
Major version number, ASCII
44h
88h
0033h
Minor version number, ASCII
45h
8Ah
000Ch
Address Sensitive Unlock
0 = Required
1 = Not Required
Description
46h
8Ch
0002h
Erase Suspend
0 = Not Supported
1 = To Read Only
2 = To Read & Write
47h
8Eh
0001h
Sector Group Protect
0 = Not Supported
X = Number of sectors in smallest sector group
48h
90h
0001h
Sector Group Temporary Unprotect
00 = Not Supported
01 = Supported
49h
92h
0004h
Sector Group Protect/Unprotect scheme
01 = 29F040 mode
02 = 29F016 mode
03 = 29F400 mode
04 = 29LV800A mode
4Ah
94h
0000h
Simultaneous Operation
00 = Not Supported
01 = Supported
4Bh
96h
0000h
Burst Mode Type
00 = Not Supported
01 = Supported
0000h
Page Mode Type
00 = Not Supported
01 = 4 Word Page
02 = 8 Word Page
0000h
ACC (Acceleration) Supply Minimum
00 = Not Supported
D7-D4: Volt
D3-D0: 100 mV
0000h
ACC (Acceleration) Supply Maximum
00 = Not Supported
D7-D4: Volt
D3-D0: 100 mV
4Ch
4Dh
4Eh
98h
9Ah
9Ch
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Primary Vendor-Specific Extended Query (Continued)
Addresses
(Word Mode)
Addresses
(Byte Mode)
Data
Description
4Fh
9Eh
00XXh
WP# Protection
02 = Bottom Boot Device with WP Protect
03 = Top Boot Device with WP Protect
50h
A0h
0000h
Program Suspend
00 = Not Supported
01 = Supported
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10. Command Definitions
Writing specific address and data commands or sequences into the command register initiates device operations. Table on page 30
defines the valid register command sequences. Writing incorrect address and data values or writing them in the improper
sequence resets the device to reading array data.
All addresses are latched on the falling edge of WE# or CE#, whichever happens later. All data is latched on the rising edge of WE#
or CE#, whichever happens first. Refer to the appropriate timing diagrams in AC Characteristics on page 42.
10.1
Reading Array Data
The device is automatically set to reading array data after device power-up. No commands are required to retrieve data. The device
is also ready to read array data after completing an Embedded Program or Embedded Erase algorithm.
After the device accepts an Erase Suspend command, the device enters the Erase Suspend mode. The system can read array data
using the standard read timings, except that if it reads at an address within erase-suspended sectors, the device outputs status data.
After completing a programming operation in the Erase Suspend mode, the system may once again read array data with the same
exception. See Erase Suspend/Erase Resume Commands on page 28 for more information on this mode.
The system must issue the reset command to re-enable the device for reading array data if DQ5 goes high, or while in the autoselect
mode. See Reset Command on page 25.
See also Requirements for Reading Array Data on page 9 for more information. The Read Operations on page 42 provides the read
parameters, and Figure 18.1 on page 42 shows the timing diagram.
10.2
Reset Command
Writing the reset command to the device resets the device to reading array data. Address bits are don’t care for this command.
The reset command may be written between the sequence cycles in an erase command sequence before erasing begins. This
resets the device to reading array data. Once erasure begins, however, the device ignores reset commands until the operation is
complete.
The reset command may be written between the sequence cycles in a program command sequence before programming begins.
This resets the device to reading array data (also applies to programming in Erase Suspend mode). Once programming begins,
however, the device ignores reset commands until the operation is complete.
The reset command may be written between the sequence cycles in an autoselect command sequence. Once in the autoselect
mode, the reset command must be written to return to reading array data (also applies to autoselect during Erase Suspend).
If DQ5 goes high during a program or erase operation, writing the reset command returns the device to reading array data (also
applies during Erase Suspend).
10.3
Autoselect Command Sequence
The autoselect command sequence allows the host system to access the manufacturer and devices codes, and determine whether
or not a sector is protected. Table on page 30 shows the address and data requirements. This method is an alternative to that
shown in Table on page 12, which is intended for PROM programmers and requires VID on address bit A9.
The autoselect command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock cycles, followed by the autoselect command. The device then
enters the autoselect mode, and the system may read at any address any number of times, without initiating another command
sequence.
A read cycle at address XX00h retrieves the manufacturer code. A read cycle at address XX01h returns the device code. A read
cycle containing a sector address (SA) and the address 02h in word mode (or 04h in byte mode) returns 01h if that sector is
protected, or 00h if it is unprotected. Refer to Table on page 13 and Table on page 13 for valid sector addresses.
The system must write the reset command to exit the autoselect mode and return to reading array data.
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10.4
Enter Secured Silicon Sector/Exit Secured Silicon Sector Command
Sequence
The Secured Silicon Sector region provides a secured data area containing a random, sixteen-byte electronic serial number (ESN).
The system can access the Secured Silicon Sector region by issuing the three-cycle Enter Secured Silicon Sector command
sequence. The device continues to access the Secured Silicon Sector region until the system issues the four-cycle Exit Secured
Silicon Sector command sequence. The Exit Secured Silicon Sector command sequence returns the device to normal operation.
Table shows the addresses and data requirements for both command sequences. Note that the unlock bypass mode is not
available when the device enters the Secured Silicon Sector. For further information, see Secured Silicon Sector Flash Memory
Region on page 18.
10.5
Word/Byte Program Command Sequence
The system may program the device by word or byte, depending on the state of the BYTE# pin. Programming is a four-bus-cycle
operation. The program command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock write cycles, followed by the program set-up
command. The program address and data are written next, which in turn initiate the Embedded Program algorithm. The system is
not required to provide further controls or timings. The device automatically generates the program pulses and verifies the
programmed cell margin. Table on page 30 shows the address and data requirements for the byte program command sequence.
When the Embedded Program algorithm is complete, the device then returns to reading array data and addresses are no longer
latched. The system can determine the status of the program operation by using DQ7, DQ6, or RY/BY#. See Write Operation Status
on page 34 for information on these status bits.
Any commands written to the device during the Embedded Program Algorithm are ignored. Note that a hardware reset immediately
terminates the programming operation. The Byte Program command sequence should be reinitiated once the device has reset to
reading array data, to ensure data integrity.
Programming is allowed in any sequence and across sector boundaries. A bit cannot be programmed from a 0 back to a 1.
Attempting to do so may halt the operation and set DQ5 to 1, or cause the Data# Polling algorithm to indicate the operation was
successful. However, a succeeding read will show that the data is still 0. Only erase operations can convert a 0 to a 1.
10.6
Unlock Bypass Command Sequence
The unlock bypass feature allows the system to program bytes or words to the device faster than using the standard program
command sequence. The unlock bypass command sequence is initiated by first writing two unlock cycles. This is followed by a third
write cycle containing the unlock bypass command, 20h. The device then enters the unlock bypass mode. A two-cycle unlock
bypass program command sequence is all that is required to program in this mode. The first cycle in this sequence contains the
unlock bypass program command, A0h; the second cycle contains the program address and data. Additional data is programmed in
the same manner. This mode dispenses with the initial two unlock cycles required in the standard program command sequence,
resulting in faster total programming time. Table on page 30 shows the requirements for the command sequence.
During the unlock bypass mode, only the Unlock Bypass Program and Unlock Bypass Reset commands are valid. To exit the unlock
bypass mode, the system must issue the two-cycle unlock bypass reset command sequence. The first cycle must contain the data
90h; the second cycle the data F0h. Addresses are don’t care for both cycles. The device then returns to reading array data.
Figure 10.1 on page 27 illustrates the algorithm for the program operation. See Erase/Program Operations on page 45 for
parameters, and to Figure 18.5 on page 46 for timing diagrams.
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Figure 10.1 Program Operation
START
Write Program
Command Sequence
Data Poll
from System
Embedded
Program
algorithm
in progress
Verify Data?
No
Yes
Increment Address
No
Last Address?
Yes
Programming
Completed
Note
See Table on page 30 for program command sequence.
10.7
Chip Erase Command Sequence
Chip erase is a six bus cycle operation. The chip erase command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock cycles, followed by a
set-up command. Two additional unlock write cycles are then followed by the chip erase command, which in turn invokes the
Embedded Erase algorithm. The device does not require the system to preprogram prior to erase. The Embedded Erase algorithm
automatically preprograms and verifies the entire memory for an all zero data pattern prior to electrical erase. The system is not
required to provide any controls or timings during these operations. Table on page 30 shows the address and data requirements for
the chip erase command sequence.
Any commands written to the chip during the Embedded Erase algorithm are ignored. Note that a hardware reset during the chip
erase operation immediately terminates the operation. The Chip Erase command sequence should be reinitiated once the device
has returned to reading array data, to ensure data integrity.
The system can determine the status of the erase operation by using DQ7, DQ6, DQ2, or RY/BY#. See Write Operation Status
on page 34 for information on these status bits. When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the device returns to reading
array data and addresses are no longer latched.
Figure 10.2 on page 29 illustrates the algorithm for the erase operation. See Erase/Program Operations on page 45 for parameters,
and Figure 18.6 on page 46 for timing diagrams.
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10.8
Sector Erase Command Sequence
Sector erase is a six bus cycle operation. The sector erase command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock cycles, followed by
a set-up command. Two additional unlock write cycles are then followed by the address of the sector to be erased, and the sector
erase command. Table on page 30 shows the address and data requirements for the sector erase command sequence.
The device does not require the system to preprogram the memory prior to erase. The Embedded Erase algorithm automatically
programs and verifies the sector for an all zero data pattern prior to electrical erase. The system is not required to provide any
controls or timings during these operations.
After the command sequence is written, a sector erase time-out of 50 µs begins. During the time-out period, additional sector
addresses and sector erase commands may be written. Loading the sector erase buffer may be done in any sequence, and the
number of sectors may be from one sector to all sectors. The time between these additional cycles must be less than 50 µs,
otherwise the last address and command might not be accepted, and erasure may begin. It is recommended that processor
interrupts be disabled during this time to ensure all commands are accepted. The interrupts can be re-enabled after the last Sector
Erase command is written. If the time between additional sector erase commands can be assumed to be less than 50 µs, the system
need not monitor DQ3. Any command other than Sector Erase or Erase Suspend during the time-out period resets the
device to reading array data. The system must rewrite the command sequence and any additional sector addresses and
commands.
The system can monitor DQ3 to determine if the sector erase timer has timed out. (See DQ3: Sector Erase Timer on page 38.) The
time-out begins from the rising edge of the final WE# pulse in the command sequence.
Once the sector erase operation has begun, only the Erase Suspend command is valid. All other commands are ignored. Note that
a hardware reset during the sector erase operation immediately terminates the operation. The Sector Erase command sequence
should be reinitiated once the device has returned to reading array data, to ensure data integrity.
When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the device returns to reading array data and addresses are no longer latched.
The system can determine the status of the erase operation by using DQ7, DQ6, DQ2, or RY/BY#. (Refer to Write Operation Status
on page 34 for information on these status bits.)
Figure 10.2 on page 29 illustrates the algorithm for the erase operation. Refer to Erase/Program Operations on page 45 for
parameters, and to Figure 18.6 on page 46 for timing diagrams.
10.9
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume Commands
The Erase Suspend command allows the system to interrupt a sector erase operation and then read data from, or program data to,
any sector not selected for erasure. This command is valid only during the sector erase operation, including the 50 µs time-out
period during the sector erase command sequence. The Erase Suspend command is ignored if written during the chip erase
operation or Embedded Program algorithm. Writing the Erase Suspend command during the Sector Erase time-out immediately
terminates the time-out period and suspends the erase operation. Addresses are don’t-cares when writing the Erase Suspend
command.
When the Erase Suspend command is written during a sector erase operation, the device requires a maximum of 35 µs to suspend
the erase operation. However, when the Erase Suspend command is written during the sector erase time-out, the device
immediately terminates the time-out period and suspends the erase operation.
After the erase operation has been suspended, the system can read array data from or program data to any sector not selected for
erasure. (The device “erase suspends” all sectors selected for erasure.) Normal read and write timings and command definitions
apply. Reading at any address within erase-suspended sectors produces status data on DQ7–DQ0. The system can use DQ7, or
DQ6 and DQ2 together, to determine if a sector is actively erasing or is erase-suspended. See Write Operation Status on page 34
for information on these status bits.
After an erase-suspended program operation is complete, the system can once again read array data within non-suspended
sectors. The system can determine the status of the program operation using the DQ7 or DQ6 status bits, just as in the standard
program operation. See Write Operation Status on page 34 for more information.
The system may also write the autoselect command sequence when the device is in the Erase Suspend mode. The device allows
reading autoselect codes even at addresses within erasing sectors, since the codes are not stored in the memory array. When the
device exits the autoselect mode, the device reverts to the Erase Suspend mode, and is ready for another valid operation. See
Autoselect Command Sequence on page 25 for more information.
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The system must write the Erase Resume command (address bits are don’t care) to exit the erase suspend mode and continue the
sector erase operation. Further writes of the Resume command are ignored. Another Erase Suspend command can be written after
the device has resumed erasing.
Figure 10.2 Erase Operation
START
Write Erase
Command Sequence
Data Poll
from System
Embedded
Erase
algorithm
in progress
No
Data = FFh?
Yes
Erasure Completed
Notes
1. See Table on page 30 for erase command sequence.
2. See DQ3: Sector Erase Timer on page 38 for more information.
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11. Command Definitions
Command
Sequence
(Note 1)
Cycles
S29AS008J Command Definitions (Word Mode)
Bus Cycles (Notes 2–5)
First
Second
Third
Addr Data Addr Data Addr Data
Fourth
Fifth
Addr
Data
Sixth
Addr Data
Addr
Data
1
RA
RD
Reset (Note 7)
1
XXX
F0
Manufacturer ID
4
555
AA
2AA
55
555
90
X00
01
Device ID,
Top Boot Block
6
555
AA
2AA
55
555
90
X01
227E
X0E
2204
X0F
2204
Device ID,
Bottom Boot Block
6
555
AA
2AA
55
555
90
X01
227E
X0E
2204
X0F
2203
Secured Silicon Sector
Factory Protect, Top Boot
(Note 9)
4
555
AA
2AA
55
555
90
X03
0089/
0009
Secured Silicon Sector
Factory Protect, Bottom
Boot (Note 9)
4
555
AA
2AA
55
555
90
X03
0091/
0011
Sector Group Protect
Verify (Note 10)
4
555
AA
2AA
55
555
90
(SA)X02
XX00/
XX01
Enter Secured Silicon Sector
3
555
AA
2AA
55
555
88
Exit Secured Silicon Sector
4
555
AA
2AA
55
555
90
XXX
00
CFI Query (Note 11)
1
55
98
PA
PD
Autoselect (Note 8)
Read (Note 6)
Program
4
555
AA
2AA
55
555
A0
Unlock Bypass
3
555
AA
2AA
55
555
20
Unlock Bypass Program
(Note 12)
2
XXX
A0
PA
PD
Unlock Bypass Reset (Note 13) 2
XXX
90
XXX
F0
Chip Erase
555
AA
2AA
55
555
80
555
AA
2AA
55
555
10
2AA
55
555
80
555
AA
2AA
55
SA
30
6
Sector Erase
6
555
AA
Erase Suspend (Note 14)
1
XXX
B0
Erase Resume (Note 15)
1
XXX
30
Legend
X = Don’t care
RA = Address of the memory location to be read.
RD = Data read from location RA during read operation.
PA = Address of the memory location to be programmed. Addresses latch on the
falling edge of the WE# or CE# pulse, whichever happens later.
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PD = Data to be programmed at location PA. Data latches on the rising edge of
WE# or CE# pulse, whichever happens first.
SA = Address of the sector to be verified (in autoselect mode) or erased. Address
bits A18–A12 uniquely select any sector.
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Notes
1. See Table on page 9 for description of bus operations.
2. All values are in hexadecimal.
10. The data is 00h for an unprotected sector and 01h for a protected sector. See
Autoselect Command Sequence on page 25 for more information.
3. Except for the read cycle and the fourth cycle of the autoselect command
sequence, all bus cycles are write cycles.
11. Command is valid when device is ready to read array data or when device is
in autoselect mode.
4. Data bits DQ15–DQ8 are don’t cares for unlock and command cycles.
12. The Unlock Bypass command is required prior to the Unlock Bypass Program
command.
5. Address bits A18–A11 are don’t cares for unlock and command cycles,
unless SA or PA required.
6. No unlock or command cycles required when reading array data.
7. The Reset command is required to return to reading array data when device
is in the autoselect mode, or if DQ5 goes high (while the device is providing
status data).
8. The fourth cycle of the autoselect command sequence is a read cycle.
13. The Unlock Bypass Reset command is required to return to reading array
data when the device is in the unlock bypass mode. F0 is also acceptable.
14. The system may read and program in non-erasing sectors, or enter the
autoselect mode, when in the Erase Suspend mode. The Erase Suspend
command is valid only during a sector erase operation.
15. The Erase Resume command is valid only during the Erase Suspend mode.
9. For top boot, 89h = factory locked, 09h = not factory locked. For bottom boot,
91h = factory locked, 11h = not factory locked.
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Command
Sequence
(Note 1)
Cycles
Bus Cycles (Notes 2–5)
First
Addr
Dat
a
Second
Third
Addr Data Addr Data
Fourth
Fifth
Addr
Data
Sixth
Addr
Data
Addr
Data
1
RA
RD
1
XXX
F0
Manufacturer ID
4
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
90
X00
01
Device ID,
Top Boot Block
6
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
90
X02
7E
X1C
04
X1E
04
Device ID,
Bottom Boot Block
6
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
90
X02
7E
X1C
04
X1E
03
Secured Silicon Sector
Factory Protect, Top Boot
(Note 9)
4
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
90
X06
89/09
Secured Silicon Sector
Factory Protect, Bottom
Boot (Note 9)
4
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
90
X06
91/11
Sector Group Protect Verify
(Note 10)
4
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
90
(SA)X04
00/01
Enter Secured Silicon Sector
3
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
88
Exit Secured Silicon Sector
4
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
90
XXX
00
CFI Query (Note 11)
1
AA
98
Program
4
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
A0
PA
PD
Unlock Bypass
3
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
20
Unlock Bypass Program
(Note 12)
2
XXX
A0
PA
PD
Autoselect (Note 8)
Read (Note 6)
Reset (Note 7)
Unlock Bypass Reset (Note 13) 2
XXX
90
XXX
F0
Chip Erase
6
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
80
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
10
Sector Erase
6
AAA
AA
555
55
AAA
80
AAA
AA
555
55
SA
30
Erase Suspend (Note 14)
1
XXX
B0
Erase Resume (Note 15)
1
XXX
30
Legend
X = Don’t care
RA = Address of the memory location to be read.
RD = Data read from location RA during read operation.
PA = Address of the memory location to be programmed. Addresses latch on the
falling edge of the WE# or CE# pulse, whichever happens later.
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PD = Data to be programmed at location PA. Data latches on the rising edge of
WE# or CE# pulse, whichever happens first.
SA = Address of the sector to be verified (in autoselect mode) or erased. Address
bits A18–A12 uniquely select any sector.
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Notes
1. See Table on page 9 for description of bus operations.
2. All values are in hexadecimal.
10. The data is 00h for an unprotected sector and 01h for a protected sector. See
Autoselect Command Sequence on page 25 for more information.
3. Except for the read cycle and the fourth cycle of the autoselect command
sequence, all bus cycles are write cycles.
11. Command is valid when device is ready to read array data or when device is
in autoselect mode.
4. Data bits DQ15–DQ8 are don’t cares for unlock and command cycles.
12. The Unlock Bypass command is required prior to the Unlock Bypass Program
command.
5. Address bits A18–A11 are don’t cares for unlock and command cycles,
unless SA or PA required.
6. No unlock or command cycles required when reading array data.
7. The Reset command is required to return to reading array data when device
is in the autoselect mode, or if DQ5 goes high (while the device is providing
status data).
8. The fourth cycle of the autoselect command sequence is a read cycle.
13. The Unlock Bypass Reset command is required to return to reading array
data when the device is in the unlock bypass mode. F0 is also acceptable.
14. The system may read and program in non-erasing sectors, or enter the
autoselect mode, when in the Erase Suspend mode. The Erase Suspend
command is valid only during a sector erase operation.
15. The Erase Resume command is valid only during the Erase Suspend mode.
9. For top boot, 89h = factory locked, 09h = not factory locked. For bottom boot,
91h = factory locked, 11h = not factory locked.
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12. Write Operation Status
The device provides several bits to determine the status of a write operation: DQ2, DQ3, DQ5, DQ6, DQ7, and RY/BY#. Table
on page 38 and the following subsections describe the functions of these bits. DQ7, RY/BY#, and DQ6 each offer a method for
determining whether a program or erase operation is complete or in progress. These three bits are discussed first.
12.1
DQ7: Data# Polling
The Data# Polling bit, DQ7, indicates to the host system whether an Embedded Algorithm is in progress or completed, or whether
the device is in Erase Suspend. Data# Polling is valid after the rising edge of the final WE# pulse in the program or erase command
sequence.
During the Embedded Program algorithm, the device outputs on DQ7 the complement of the datum programmed to DQ7. This DQ7
status also applies to programming during Erase Suspend. When the Embedded Program algorithm is complete, the device outputs
the datum programmed to DQ7. The system must provide the program address to read valid status information on DQ7. If a program
address falls within a protected sector, Data# Polling on DQ7 is active for approximately 1 µs, then the device returns to reading
array data.
During the Embedded Erase algorithm, Data# Polling produces a 0 on DQ7. When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, or if
the device enters the Erase Suspend mode, Data# Polling produces a 1 on DQ7. This is analogous to the complement/true datum
output described for the Embedded Program algorithm: the erase function changes all the bits in a sector to 1; prior to this, the
device outputs the complement, or 0. The system must provide an address within any of the sectors selected for erasure to read
valid status information on DQ7.
After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors selected for erasing are protected, Data# Polling on DQ7 is active for
approximately 100 µs, then the device returns to reading array data. If not all selected sectors are protected, the Embedded Erase
algorithm erases the unprotected sectors, and ignores the selected sectors that are protected.
When the system detects DQ7 has changed from the complement to true data, it can read valid data (at DQ7–DQ0 in byte mode or
DQ15–DQ0 in word mode) on the following read cycles. This is because DQ7 may change asynchronously with DQ0–DQ6 while
Output Enable (OE#) is asserted low. Figure 18.7 on page 47, illustrates this.
Table on page 38 shows the outputs for Data# Polling on DQ7. Figure 12.2 on page 37 shows the Data# Polling algorithm.
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Figure 12.1 Data# Polling Algorithm
START
Read DQ7–DQ0
Addr = VA
DQ7 = Data?
Yes
No
No
DQ5 = 1?
Yes
Read DQ7–DQ0
Addr = VA
DQ7 = Data?
Yes
No
FAIL
PASS
Notes
1. VA = Valid address for programming. During a sector erase operation, a valid address is an address within any sector selected for erasure. During chip erase, a valid
address is any non-protected sector address.
2. DQ7 should be rechecked even if DQ5 = 1 because DQ7 may change simultaneously with DQ5.
12.2
RY/BY#: Ready/Busy#
The RY/BY# is a dedicated, open-drain output pin that indicates whether an Embedded Algorithm is in progress or complete. The
RY/BY# status is valid after the rising edge of the final WE# pulse in the command sequence. Since RY/BY# is an open-drain output,
several RY/BY# pins can be tied together in parallel with a pull-up resistor to VCC.
If the output is low (Busy), the device is actively erasing or programming. (This includes programming in the Erase Suspend mode.)
If the output is high (Ready), the device is ready to read array data (including during the Erase Suspend mode), or is in the standby
mode.
Table on page 38 shows the outputs for RY/BY#. Figures Figure 18.1 on page 42, Figure 18.2 on page 43, Figure 18.5 on page 46
and Figure 18.6 on page 46 shows RY/BY# for read, reset, program, and erase operations, respectively.
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12.3
DQ6: Toggle Bit I
Toggle Bit I on DQ6 indicates whether an Embedded Program or Erase algorithm is in progress or complete, or whether the device
has entered the Erase Suspend mode. Toggle Bit I may be read at any address, and is valid after the rising edge of the final WE#
pulse in the command sequence (prior to the program or erase operation), and during the sector erase time-out.
During an Embedded Program or Erase algorithm operation, successive read cycles to any address cause DQ6 to toggle. (The
system may use either OE# or CE# to control the read cycles.) When the operation is complete, DQ6 stops toggling.
After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors selected for erasing are protected, DQ6 toggles for approximately 100 µs,
then returns to reading array data. If not all selected sectors are protected, the Embedded Erase algorithm erases the unprotected
sectors, and ignores the selected sectors that are protected.
The system can use DQ6 and DQ2 together to determine whether a sector is actively erasing or is erase-suspended. When the
device is actively erasing (that is, the Embedded Erase algorithm is in progress), DQ6 toggles. When the device enters the Erase
Suspend mode, DQ6 stops toggling. However, the system must also use DQ2 to determine which sectors are erasing or erasesuspended. Alternatively, the system can use DQ7 (see DQ7: Data# Polling on page 34).
If a program address falls within a protected sector, DQ6 toggles for approximately 1 µs after the program command sequence is
written, then returns to reading array data.
DQ6 also toggles during the erase-suspend-program mode, and stops toggling once the Embedded Program algorithm is complete.
Table on page 38 shows the outputs for Toggle Bit I on DQ6. Figure 12.2 on page 37 shows the toggle bit algorithm in flowchart
form, and Reading Toggle Bits DQ6/DQ2 on page 37 explains the algorithm. Figure 18.8 on page 47 shows the toggle bit timing
diagrams. Figure 18.9 on page 47 shows the differences between DQ2 and DQ6 in graphical form. See also DQ2: Toggle Bit II
on page 36.
12.4
DQ2: Toggle Bit II
The “Toggle Bit II” on DQ2, when used with DQ6, indicates whether a particular sector is actively erasing (that is, the Embedded
Erase algorithm is in progress), or whether that sector is erase-suspended. Toggle Bit II is valid after the rising edge of the final WE#
pulse in the command sequence.
DQ2 toggles when the system reads at addresses within those sectors that have been selected for erasure. (The system may use
either OE# or CE# to control the read cycles.) But DQ2 cannot distinguish whether the sector is actively erasing or is erasesuspended. DQ6, by comparison, indicates whether the device is actively erasing, or is in Erase Suspend, but cannot distinguish
which sectors are selected for erasure. Thus, both status bits are required for sector and mode information. Refer to Table
on page 38 to compare outputs for DQ2 and DQ6.
Figure 12.2 on page 37 shows the toggle bit algorithm in flowchart form, and the section Reading Toggle Bits DQ6/DQ2 on page 37
explains the algorithm. See also DQ6: Toggle Bit I on page 36. Figure 18.8 on page 47 shows the toggle bit timing diagram.
Figure 18.9 on page 47 shows the differences between DQ2 and DQ6 in graphical form.
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12.5
Reading Toggle Bits DQ6/DQ2
Refer to Figure 12.2 on page 37 for the following discussion. Whenever the system initially begins reading toggle bit status, it must
read DQ7–DQ0 at least twice in a row to determine whether a toggle bit is toggling. Typically, the system would note and store the
value of the toggle bit after the first read. After the second read, the system would compare the new value of the toggle bit with the
first. If the toggle bit is not toggling, the device has completed the program or erase operation. The system can read array data (at
DQ7–DQ0 in byte mode or DQ15–DQ0 in word mode) on the following read cycle.
However, if after the initial two read cycles, the system determines that the toggle bit is still toggling, the system also should note
whether the value of DQ5 is high (see DQ5: Exceeded Timing Limits on page 38). If it is, the system should then determine again
whether the toggle bit is toggling, since the toggle bit may have stopped toggling just as DQ5 went high. If the toggle bit is no longer
toggling, the device has successfully completed the program or erase operation. If it is still toggling, the device did not complete the
operation successfully, and the system must write the reset command to return to reading array data.
The remaining scenario is that the system initially determines that the toggle bit is toggling and DQ5 has not gone high. The system
may continue to monitor the toggle bit and DQ5 through successive read cycles, determining the status as described in the previous
paragraph. Alternatively, it may choose to perform other system tasks. In this case, the system must start at the beginning of the
algorithm when it returns to determine the status of the operation (top of Figure 12.2 on page 37).
Figure 12.2 Toggle Bit Algorithm
START
(Note 1)
Read DQ7–DQ0
Read DQ7–DQ0
Toggle Bit
= Toggle?
No
Yes
No
DQ5 = 1?
Yes
(Notes 1, 2)
Read DQ7–DQ0
Twice
Toggle Bit
= Toggle?
No
Yes
Program/Erase
Operation Not
Complete, Write
Reset Command
Program/Erase
Operation Complete
Notes
1. Read toggle bit twice to determine whether or not it is toggling. See text.
2. Recheck toggle bit because it may stop toggling as DQ5 changes to 1. See text.
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12.6
DQ5: Exceeded Timing Limits
DQ5 indicates whether the program or erase time has exceeded a specified internal pulse count limit. Under these conditions DQ5
produces a 1. This is a failure condition that indicates the program or erase cycle was not successfully completed.
The DQ5 failure condition may appear if the system tries to program a 1 to a location that is previously programmed to 0. Only an
erase operation can change a 0 back to a 1. Under this condition, the device halts the operation, and when the operation has
exceeded the timing limits, DQ5 produces a 1.
Under both these conditions, the system must issue the reset command to return the device to reading array data.
12.7
DQ3: Sector Erase Timer
After writing a sector erase command sequence, the system may read DQ3 to determine whether or not an erase operation has
begun. (The sector erase timer does not apply to the chip erase command.) If additional sectors are selected for erasure, the entire
time-out also applies after each additional sector erase command. When the time-out is complete, DQ3 switches from 0 to 1. The
system may ignore DQ3 if the system can guarantee that the time between additional sector erase commands will always be less
than 50 s. See also Sector Erase Command Sequence on page 28.
After the sector erase command sequence is written, the system should read the status on DQ7 (Data# Polling) or DQ6 (Toggle Bit
I) to ensure the device has accepted the command sequence, and then read DQ3. If DQ3 is 1, the internally controlled erase cycle
has begun; all further commands (other than Erase Suspend) are ignored until the erase operation is complete. If DQ3 is 0, the
device will accept additional sector erase commands. To ensure the command has been accepted, the system software should
check the status of DQ3 prior to and following each subsequent sector erase command. If DQ3 is high on the second status check,
the last command might not have been accepted. Table shows the outputs for DQ3.
Write Operation Status
DQ7
(Note 2)
DQ6
DQ5
(Note 1)
DQ3
DQ2
(Note 2)
RY/BY#
DQ7#
Toggle
0
N/A
No toggle
0
Embedded Erase Algorithm
0
Toggle
0
1
Toggle
0
Reading within Erase
Suspended Sector
1
No toggle
0
N/A
Toggle
1
Reading within Non-Erase
Suspended Sector
Data
Data
Data
Data
Data
1
Erase-Suspend-Program
DQ7#
Toggle
0
N/A
N/A
0
Operation
Standard
Mode
Erase
Suspend
Mode
Embedded Program Algorithm
Notes
1. DQ5 switches to 1 when an Embedded Program or Embedded Erase operation has exceeded the maximum timing limits. See DQ5: Exceeded Timing Limits
on page 38 for more information.
2. DQ7 and DQ2 require a valid address when reading status information. Refer to the appropriate subsection for further details.
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13. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Storage Temperature Plastic Packages
–65C to +150C
Ambient Temperature with Power Applied
–65C to +125C
Voltage with Respect to Ground
VCC (Note 1)
–0.5 V to +2.0 V
A9, RESET# (Note 2)
–0.5 V to +11.0 V
All other pins (Note 1)
–0.5 V to VCC+0.5 V
Output Short Circuit Current (Note 3)
200 mA
Notes
1. Minimum DC voltage on input or I/O pins is –0.5 V. During voltage transitions, input or I/O pins may overshoot VSS to –2.0 V for periods of up to 20 ns. See Figure 14.1
on page 39. Maximum DC voltage on input or I/O pins is VCC +0.5 V. During voltage transitions, input or I/O pins may overshoot to VCC +2.0 V for periods up to 20 ns.
See Figure 14.2 on page 39.
2. Minimum DC input voltage on pins A9, OE#, and RESET# is -0.5 V. During voltage transitions, A9 and RESET# may overshoot VSS to
–2.0 V for periods of up to 20 ns. See Figure 14.1 on page 39. Maximum DC input voltage on pin A9 is +11.0 V which may overshoot to 12.5 V for periods up to 20 ns.
3. No more than one output may be shorted to ground at a time. Duration of the short circuit should not be greater than one second.
4. Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this data sheet is not implied. Exposure of the device to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
14. Operating Ranges
Description
Range
Ambient Temperature (TA)
Industrial (I) Devices
–40°C to +85°C
VCC Supply Voltages
Standard Voltage Range
1.65 V to 1.95 V
Note
Operating ranges define those limits between which the functionality of the device is guaranteed.
Figure 14.1 Maximum Negative Overshoot Waveform
20 ns
20 ns
+0.8 V
–0.5 V
–2.0 V
20 ns
Figure 14.2 Maximum Positive Overshoot Waveform
20 ns
VCC
+2.0 V
VCC
+0.5 V
2.0 V
20 ns
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15. DC Characteristics
15.1
CMOS Compatible
Parameter
ILI
ILI
ILO
ICC1
Description
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Input Load Current
VIN = VSS to VCC,
VCC = VCC max
1.0
WP# Input Load Current
VCC = VCC max; WP# = VSS±0.2 V
–15
A9, RESET# Input Load Current
VCC = VCC max; A9, RESET# = 11.0
V
35
Output Leakage Current
VOUT = VSS to VCC,
VCC = VCC max
VCC Active Read Current
(Note 1)
CE# = VIL, OE# = VIH,
Byte Mode
CE# = VIL, OE# = VIH,
Word Mode
Unit
µA
1.0
5 MHz
8
12
1 MHz
2
4
5 MHz
8
12
1 MHz
2
4
mA
ICC2
VCC Active Write Current
(Notes 2, 3)
CE# = VIL, OE# = VIH
20
30
mA
ICC3
VCC Standby Current
CE#, RESET# = VCC0.2 V
8
30
µA
ICC4
VCC Standby Current During Reset
RESET# = VSS 0.2 V
8
30
µA
ICC5
Automatic Sleep Mode (Note 4)
VIH = VCC 0.2 V;
VIL = VSS 0.2 V
15
70
µA
VIL
Input Low Voltage
–0.5
0.3 x VCC
VIH
Input High Voltage
0.7 x VCC
VCC + 0.3
VID
Voltage for Autoselect and
Temporary Sector Group Unprotect
VCC = 1.65 to 1.95 V
9.0
11.0
VOL
Output Low Voltage
IOL = 2.0 mA, VCC = VCC min
VOH1
VOH2
VLKO
Output High Voltage
0.25
IOH = –2.0 mA, VCC = VCC min
0.85 x VCC
IOH = –100 µA, VCC = VCC min
VCC–0.1
Low VCC Lock-Out Voltage (Note 3)
1.2
V
1.4
Notes
1. The ICC current listed is typically less than 1 mA/MHz, with OE# at VIH.
2. ICC active while Embedded Erase or Embedded Program is in progress.
3. Not 100% tested.
4. Automatic sleep mode enables the low power mode when addresses remain stable for tACC + 30 ns.
Typical sleep mode current is 15 µA.
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16. Test Conditions
Figure 16.1 Test Setup
Device
Under
Test
CL
Test Specifications
Test Condition
Output Load Capacitance, CL
(including jig capacitance)
Input Rise and Fall Times
Input Pulse Levels
70
Unit
100
pF
3
ns
0.0 – 2.0
Input timing measurement reference levels
1.0
Output timing measurement reference levels
1.0
V
17. Key to Switching Waveforms
Waveform
Inputs
Outputs
Steady
Changing from H to L
Changing from L to H
Don’t Care, Any Change Permitted
Changing, State Unknown
Does Not Apply
Center Line is High Impedance State (High Z)
Figure 17.1 Input Waveforms and Measurement Levels
Vcc
Input
Vcc/2
Measurement Level
Vcc/2
Output
0.0 V
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18. AC Characteristics
18.1
Read Operations
Speed
Options
Parameter
JEDEC
Std
tAVAV
tRC
Read Cycle Time (Note 1)
tAVQV
tACC
Address to Output Delay
tELQV
tCE
Chip Enable to Output Delay
tGLQV
tOE
tEHQZ
tGHQZ
tAXQX
Description
Test Setup
70
Min
70
CE# = VIL
OE# = VIL
Max
70
OE# = VIL
Max
70
Output Enable to Output Delay
Max
25
tDF
Chip Enable to Output High Z (Note 1)
Max
25
tDF
Output Enable to Output High Z (Note 1)
Max
25
Read
Min
0
Toggle and Data# Polling
Min
10
Min
0
tOEH
Output Enable
Hold Time (Note 1)
tOH
Output Hold Time From Addresses, CE# or OE#,
Whichever Occurs First (Note 1)
Unit
ns
Notes
1. Not 100% tested.
2. See Figure 16.1 on page 41 and Table on page 41 for test specifications.
Figure 18.1 Read Operations Timings
tRC
Addresses Stable
Addresses
tACC
CE#
OE#
tDF
tOE
tSR/W
tOEH
WE#
tCE
HIGH Z
Outputs
tOH
Output Valid
HIGH Z
RESET#
RY/BY#
0V
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18.2
Hardware Reset (RESET#)
Parameter
JEDEC
Std
Description
Test Setup
All Speed Options
Unit
µs
tREADY
RESET# Pin Low (During Embedded Algorithms) to
Read or Write (See Note)
Max
35
tREADY
RESET# Pin Low (NOT During Embedded
Algorithms) to Read or Write (See Note)
Max
500
tRP
RESET# Pulse Width
500
tRH
RESET# High Time Before Read (See Note)
tRPD
RESET# Low to Standby Mode
tRB
RY/BY# Recovery Time
ns
50
Min
20
µs
0
ns
Note
Not 100% tested.
Figure 18.2 RESET# Timings
RY/BY#
CE#, OE#
tRH
RESET#
tRP
tReady
Reset Timings NOT during Embedded Algorithms (Note 1)
Reset Timings during Embedded Algorithms
tReady
RY/BY#
tRB
CE#, OE#
RESET#
tRP
Note
1. CE# should only go low after RESET# has gone high. Keeping CE# low from power-up through the first read could cause the first read to retrieve erroneous data.
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18.3
Word/Byte Configuration (BYTE#)
Parameter
JEDEC
Speed Options
Std
Description
tELFL/tELFH
70
CE# to BYTE# Switching Low or High
Max
5
tFLQZ
BYTE# Switching Low to Output HIGH Z
Max
25
tFHQV
BYTE# Switching High to Output Active
Min
70
Unit
ns
Figure 18.3 BYTE# Timings for Read Operations
CE#
OE#
BYTE#
BYTE#
Switching
from word
to byte
mode
DQ0–DQ14
tELFL
Data Output
(DQ0–DQ7)
Data Output
(DQ0–DQ14)
Address
Input
DQ15
Output
DQ15/A-1
tFLQZ
tELFH
BYTE#
BYTE#
Switching
from byte to
word mode
Data Output
(DQ0–DQ7)
DQ0–DQ14
Address
Input
DQ15/A-1
Data Output
(DQ0–DQ14)
DQ15
Output
tFHQV
Figure 18.4 BYTE# Timings for Write Operations
CE#
The falling edge of the last WE# signal
WE#
BYTE#
tSET
(tAS)
tHOLD (tAH)
Note
Refer to Erase/Program Operations on page 45 for tAS and tAH specifications.
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18.4
Erase/Program Operations
Parameter
Speed Options
JEDEC
Std
Description
70
tAVAV
tWC
Write Cycle Time (Note 1)
70
tAVWL
tAS
Address Setup Time
0
tWLAX
tAH
Address Hold Time
45
tDVWH
tDS
Data Setup Time
35
tWHDX
tDH
Data Hold Time
0
tOES
Output Enable Setup Time
Min
Read Recovery Time Before Write
(OE# High to WE# Low)
tGHWL
tGHWL
tELWL
tCS
CE# Setup Time
0
0
tWHEH
tCH
CE# Hold Time
0
tWP
Write Pulse Width
35
tWHWL
tWPH
Write Pulse Width High
20
tSR/W
Latency Between Read and Write Operations
tWHWH1
Programming Operation (Note 2)
tWHWH2
tWHWH2
Sector Erase Operation (Note 2)
tVCS
VCC Setup Time (Note 1)
tRB
Recovery Time from RY/BY#
tBUSY
Program/Erase Valid to RY/BY# Delay
ns
0
tWLWH
tWHWH1
Unit
Min
20
Typ
6
Byte
Word
6
Min
Max
ns
µs
0.5
sec
50
µs
0
90
ns
Notes
1. Not 100% tested.
2. See Erase and Programming Performance on page 51 for more information.
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Figure 18.5 Program Operation Timings
Read Status Data (last two cycles)
Program Command Sequence (last two cycles)
tAS
tWC
Addresses
555h
PA
PA
PA
tAH
CE#
tCH
OE#
tWHWH1
tWP
WE#
tWPH
tCS
tDS
tDH
PD
A0h
Data
Status
DOUT
tBUSY
tRB
RY/BY#
tVCS
VCC
Notes
1. PA = program address, PD = program data, DOUT is the true data at the program address.
2. Illustration shows device in word mode.
Figure 18.6 Chip/Sector Erase Operation Timings
Erase Command Sequence (last two cycles)
tAS
tWC
2AAh
Addresses
Read Status Data
VA
SA
VA
555h for chip erase
tAH
CE#
tCH
OE#
tWP
WE#
tWPH
tCS
tWHWH2
tDS
tDH
Data
55h
In
Progress
30h
Complete
10 for Chip Erase
tBUSY
tRB
RY/BY#
tVCS
VCC
Notes
1. SA = sector address (for Sector Erase), VA = Valid Address for reading status data (see Write Operation Status on page 34).
2. Illustration shows device in word mode.
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Figure 18.7 Data# Polling Timings (During Embedded Algorithms)
tRC
Addresses
VA
VA
VA
tACC
tCE
CE#
tCH
tOE
OE#
tOEH
tDF
WE#
tOH
High Z
DQ7
Complement
Complement
Status Data
Status Data
Valid Data
True
High Z
DQ0–DQ6
Valid Data
True
tBUSY
RY/BY#
Note
VA = Valid address. Illustration shows first status cycle after command sequence, last status read cycle, and array data read cycle.
Figure 18.8 Toggle Bit Timings (During Embedded Algorithms)
tRC
Addresses
VA
VA
VA
VA
tACC
tCE
CE#
tCH
tOE
OE#
tOEH
tDF
WE#
tOH
High Z
DQ6/DQ2
tBUSY
Valid Status
Valid Status
(first read)
(second read)
Valid Status
Valid Data
(stops toggling)
RY/BY#
Note
VA = Valid address; not required for DQ6. Illustration shows first two status cycle after command sequence, last status read cycle, and array data read cycle.
Figure 18.9 DQ2 vs. DQ6 for Erase and Erase Suspend Operations
Enter
Embedded
Erasing
WE#
Erase
Suspend
Erase
Enter Erase
Suspend Program
Erase Suspend
Read
Erase
Suspend
Program
Erase
Resume
Erase Suspend
Read
Erase
Erase
Complete
DQ6
DQ2
Note
The system may use CE# or OE# to toggle DQ2 and DQ6. DQ2 toggles only when read at an address within an erase-suspended sector.
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18.5
Temporary Sector Group Unprotect
Parameter
JEDEC
Std
Description
All Speed Options
Unit
tVIDR
VID Rise and Fall Time (See Note)
Min
500
ns
tRSP
RESET# Setup Time for Temporary Sector Group
Unprotect
Min
4
µs
Note
Not 100% tested.
Figure 18.10 Temporary Sector Group Unprotect/Timing Diagram
11 V
RESET#
0 or 1.95 V
tVIDR
tVIDR
Program or Erase Command Sequence
CE#
WE#
tRSP
RY/BY#
Figure 18.11 Sector Group Protect/Unprotect Timing Diagram
VID
VIH
RESET#
SA, A6,
A1, A0
Valid*
Valid*
Sector Group Protect/Unprotect
Data
60h
1 µs
Valid*
Verify
60h
40h
Status
Sector Group Protect: 150 µs
Sector Group Unprotect: 15 ms
CE#
WE#
OE#
Note
For sector group protect, A6 = 0, A1 = 1, A0 = 0. For sector group unprotect, A6 = 1, A1 = 1, A0 = 0.
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18.6
Alternate CE# Controlled Erase/Program Operations
Parameter
Speed Options
JEDEC
Std
Description
tAVAV
tWC
Write Cycle Time (Note 1)
tAVEL
tAS
Address Setup Time
70
Unit
Min
70
ns
Min
0
ns
tELAX
tAH
Address Hold Time
Min
45
ns
tDVEH
tDS
Data Setup Time
Min
35
ns
tEHDX
tDH
Data Hold Time
Min
0
ns
tOES
Output Enable Setup Time
Min
0
ns
tGHEL
tGHEL
Read Recovery Time Before Write
(OE# High to WE# Low)
Min
0
ns
tWLEL
tWS
WE# Setup Time
Min
0
ns
tEHWH
tWH
WE# Hold Time
Min
0
ns
tELEH
tCP
CE# Pulse Width
Min
35
ns
tEHEL
tCPH
CE# Pulse Width High
Min
20
ns
tSR/W
Latency Between Read and Write Operations
Min
20
ns
tWHWH1
tWHWH1
Programming Operation (Note 2)
tWHWH2
tWHWH2
Sector Erase Operation (Note 2)
Byte
Typ
6
Word
Typ
6
Typ
0.5
µs
sec
Notes
1. Not 100% tested.
2. See Erase and Programming Performance on page 51 for more information.
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Figure 18.12 Alternate CE# Controlled Write Operation Timings
555 for program
2AA for erase
PA for program
SA for sector erase
555 for chip erase
Data# Polling
Addresses
PA
tWC
tAS
tAH
tWH
WE#
tGHEL
OE#
tCP
CE#
tWS
tWHWH1 or 2
tCPH
tBUSY
tDS
tDH
DQ7#
Data
tRH
A0 for program
55 for erase
DOUT
PD for program
30 for sector erase
10 for chip erase
RESET#
RY/BY#
Notes
1. PA = program address, PD = program data, DQ7# = complement of the data written to the device, DOUT = data written to the device.
2. Figure indicates the last two bus cycles of the command sequence.
3. Word mode address used as an example.
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19. Erase and Programming Performance
Parameter
Typ (Note 1)
Max (Note 2)
Unit
Sector Erase Time
0.5
10
s
Chip Erase Time
11.5
s
Byte Programming Time
6
µs
Word Programming Time
6
150
µs
Byte Mode
20
160
s
Word Mode
14
120
s
Chip Programming Time
(Note 3)
Comments
Excludes 00h programming
prior to erasure (Note 4)
Excludes system level
overhead (Note 5)
Notes
1. Typical program and erase times assume the following conditions: 25°C, VCC = 1.8 V, 100,000 cycles, checkerboard data pattern.
2. Under worst case conditions of 90°C, VCC = 1.65 V, 1,000,000 cycles.
3. The typical chip programming time is considerably less than the maximum chip programming time listed, since most bytes program faster than the maximum program
times listed.
4. In the pre-programming step of the Embedded Erase algorithm, all bytes are programmed to 00h before erasure.
5. System-level overhead is the time required to execute the two- or four-bus-cycle sequence for the program command. See Table on page 30 for further information on
command definitions.
6. The device has a minimum erase and program cycle endurance of 100,000 cycles per sector.
20. Package Pin Capacitance
Parameter Symbol
Parameter Description
Test Setup
CIN
Input Capacitance
VIN = 0
COUT
Output Capacitance
VOUT = 0
CIN2
Control Pin Capacitance
VIN = 0
CIN3
WP# Pin Capacitance
VIN = 0
Package
Typ
Max
TSOP
4
6
BGA
4.2
5.0
TSOP
4.5
5.5
BGA
5.4
6.5
TSOP
5
6.5
BGA
3.9
4.7
TSOP
8.5
10.0
BGA
8.5
10.0
Unit
pF
Notes
1. Sampled, not 100% tested.
2. Test conditions TA = 25°C, f = 1.0 MHz.
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21. Physical Dimensions
21.1
TS 048 - 48-Pin Standard TSOP
STANDARD PIN OUT (TOP VIEW)
2X (N/2 TIPS)
0.10
2X
2
1
N
SEE DETAIL B
A
0.10 C
A2
0.10
2X
8
R
B
E
(c)
5
e
N/2 +1
N/2
5
D1
D
0.20
2X (N/2 TIPS)
GAUGE PLANE
9
C
PARALLEL TO
SEATING PLANE
C
SEATING PLANE
4
0.25 BASIC
0°
A1
L
DETAIL A
B
A
B
SEE DETAIL A
0.08MM M C A-B
b
6
7
WITH PLATING
REVERSE PIN OUT (TOP VIEW)
e/2
3
1
N
7
c
c1
X
X = A OR B
b1
N/2
N/2 +1
SYMBOL
DIMENSIONS
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
1.
2.
PIN 1 IDENTIFIER FOR STANDARD PIN OUT (DIE UP).
PIN 1 IDENTIFIER FOR REVERSE PIN OUT (DIE DOWN): INK OR LASER MARK.
1.00
1.05
4.
TO BE DETERMINED AT THE SEATING PLANE
0.20
0.23
A2
0.95
0.17
b
0.17
0.22
c1
0.10
0.16
c
0.10
0.21
20.00 BASIC
D1
18.40 BASIC
E
12.00 BASIC
5.
DIMENSIONS D1 AND E DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD PROTRUSION. ALLOWABLE
MOLD PROTRUSION ON E IS 0.15mm PER SIDE AND ON D1 IS 0.25mm PER SIDE.
6.
DIMENSION b DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMBAR PROTRUSION. ALLOWABLE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION SHALL BE 0.08mm TOTAL IN EXCESS OF b DIMENSION AT MAX.
MATERIAL CONDITION. DAMBAR CANNOT BE LOCATED ON LOWER RADIUS OR
THE FOOT. MINIMUM SPACE BETWEEN PROTRUSION AND AN ADJACENT LEAD
TO BE 0.07mm .
7.
THESE DIMENSIONS APPLY TO THE FLAT SECTION OF THE LEAD BETWEEN
0.10mm AND 0.25mm FROM THE LEAD TIP.
8.
LEAD COPLANARITY SHALL BE WITHIN 0.10mm AS MEASURED FROM THE
SEATING PLANE.
0.50 BASIC
0
0°
R
0.08
0.60
0.70
8
0.20
48
-C- . THE SEATING PLANE IS
DEFINED AS THE PLANE OF CONTACT THAT IS MADE WHEN THE PACKAGE
LEADS ARE ALLOWED TO REST FREELY ON A FLAT HORIZONTAL SURFACE.
0.27
D
0.50
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (mm).
3.
b1
N
NOTES:
0.15
0.05
L
DETAIL B
1.20
A
A1
e
BASE METAL
SECTION B-B
9. DIMENSION "e" IS MEASURED AT THE CENTERLINE OF THE LEADS.
10. JEDEC SPECIFICATION NO. REF: MO-142(D)DD.
51-85183 Rev. *F
Note
For reference only. BSC is an ANSI standard for Basic Space Centering.
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21.2
VBK048—48-Ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) 8.15 mm x 6.15 mm
002-19063 Rev.**
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22. Revision History
Document Title:S29AS008J 8 Mbit (1M x 8-Bit / 512K x 16-Bit), 1.8 V Boot Sector Flash
Document Number: 002-00870
Rev.
ECN No.
Orig. of
Change
**
-
RYSU
*A
-
*B
Submission
Date
Description of Change
07/27/2007
Spansion Publication Number: S29AS008J_00
01:Initial release
RYSU
10/30/2007
02:Ordering Information Deleted all Leaded package offerings
Table Primary Vendor-Specific Extended Query
Corrected the data of CFI address 44 Hex
-
RYSU
06/06/2008
03:Ordering Information
Removed all 50 ns speed option and FBGA package offerings
Updated the Valid Combination table
CMOS Compatible Updated Note 4
TSOP and BGA Pin Capacitance
Changed Title to Package Pin Capacitance
Added WLCSP Information
Connection Diagram
Removed VBK048
Added WLCSP
Physical Dimention
Removed VBK048
Added WLCSP
Common Flash Memory Interface Updated Table Primary Vendor-Specific Extended Query
*C
-
RYSU
08/19/2008
04:Sector Protection/Unprotection Replaced entire section.
Global
Modified all references to sector protection, sector unprotection, temporary
sector unprotect, and
temporary sector unprotect to sector group protection, sector groupunprotection,
temporary sector
group unprotect, and temporary sector group unprotect.
In-System Group Protect/Unprotect Algorithms
Added Note
Read Operations Added note 3
*D
-
RYSU
10/27/2008
05:Sector Programmed and Protected at the Factory
Modified first bullet
Updated figure Secured Silicon Sector Protect Verify
TSOP and Pin Capacitance Updated Table
*E
-
RYSU
03/06/2009
06:Ordering Information Updated the Valid Communication table
Connection Diagrams Added VBK048
Special Handling Instructions Added section
Package Pin Capacitance Updated table
Physical Dimensions Added VBK048
Table: Erase and Programming Performance
Updated table
*F
-
RYSU
04/27/2009
07:Ordering Information Updated the Valid combination
*G
-
RYSU
07/16/2009
08:Global Removed all references to WLCSP from data sheet.
Sector Address Tables Corrected notes to Tables 7.3 and 7.4
Read Operations Removed note 3 from section 18.1
*H
-
RYSU
11/09/2011
09:Ordering Information Added Low Halogen BGA ordering option
*I
-
RYSU
12/09/2011
10:RESET#: Hardware Reset Pin Added sentence regarding use of CE# with
RESET#
RESET# Timings Figure Added note
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Document Title:S29AS008J 8 Mbit (1M x 8-Bit / 512K x 16-Bit), 1.8 V Boot Sector Flash
Document Number: 002-00870
Rev.
ECN No.
Orig. of
Change
Submission
Date
Description of Change
*J
5039748
RYSU
12/08/2015
Updated to Cypress Template
*K
5741566
NIBK
05/18/2017
Updated Cypress Logo and Copyright.
*L
6371018
PRIT
10/30/2018
Updated TS 048 - 48-Pin Standard TSOP and VBK048—48-Ball Fine-Pitch Ball
Grid Array (FBGA) 8.15 mm x 6.15 mm.
Completing Sunset review.
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