MX25L3255D
MX25L3255D
SECURE SERIAL FLASH SPECIFICATION
P/N: PM1431
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Contents
FEATURES................................................................................................................................................................... 5
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 1. Additional Feature Comparison............................................................................................................. 7
PIN CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 8
PIN DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................................... 8
BLOCK DIAGRAM........................................................................................................................................................ 9
DATA PROTECTION................................................................................................................................................... 10
Table 2. 4K-bit Secured OTP Definition............................................................................................................. 11
Memory Organization................................................................................................................................................ 12
Table 3. Memory Organization......................................................................................................................... 12
DEVICE OPERATION................................................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 1. Serial Modes Supported.................................................................................................................... 14
COMMAND DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................................ 15
Table 4. Command Set...................................................................................................................................... 15
(1) Write Enable (WREN).................................................................................................................................. 17
(2) Write Disable (WRDI)................................................................................................................................... 17
(3) Read Identification (RDID)........................................................................................................................... 17
(4) Read Status Register (RDSR)..................................................................................................................... 17
(5) Block Write Lock Protection (BLOCKP)....................................................................................................... 18
(6) Read Block Write Lock status (RDBLOCK)................................................................................................. 18
(7) Chip Unprotect (UNLOCK).......................................................................................................................... 19
(8) Read Data Bytes (READ)............................................................................................................................ 19
(9) Read Data Bytes at Higher Speed (FAST_READ)...................................................................................... 19
(10) 2 x I/O Read Mode (2READ)..................................................................................................................... 19
(11) Dual Read Mode (DREAD)........................................................................................................................ 20
(12) 4 x I/O Read Mode (4READ)..................................................................................................................... 20
(13) Quad Read Mode (QREAD)...................................................................................................................... 20
(14) Sector Erase (SE)...................................................................................................................................... 21
(15) Block Erase (BE)....................................................................................................................................... 21
(16) Chip Erase (CE)......................................................................................................................................... 21
(17) Page Program (PP)................................................................................................................................... 22
(18) 4 x I/O Page Program (4PP)...................................................................................................................... 22
(19) Continuously program mode (CP mode)................................................................................................... 22
(20) Deep Power-down (DP)............................................................................................................................. 23
(21) Release from Deep Power-down (RDP), Read Electronic Signature (RES)............................................. 23
(22) Read Electronic Manufacturer ID & Device ID (REMS), (REMS2), (REMS4)........................................... 24
Table 5. ID Definitions ...................................................................................................................................... 24
(23) Enter Secured OTP (ENSO)...................................................................................................................... 25
(24) Exit Secured OTP (EXSO)......................................................................................................................... 25
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(25) Read Security Register (RDSCUR)........................................................................................................... 25
Table 6. Security Register Definition................................................................................................................. 26
(26) Write Security Register (WRSCUR)........................................................................................................... 26
POWER-ON STATE.................................................................................................................................................... 27
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 28
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS.................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 2.Maximum Negative Overshoot Waveform.......................................................................................... 28
CAPACITANCE TA = 25°C, f = 1.0 MHz............................................................................................................ 28
Figure 3. Maximum Positive Overshoot Waveform........................................................................................... 28
Figure 4. INPUT TEST WAVEFORMS AND MEASUREMENT LEVEL............................................................. 29
Figure 5. OUTPUT LOADING.......................................................................................................................... 29
Table 7. DC CHARACTERISTICS (Temperature = -40°C to 85°C for Industrial grade, VCC = 2.7V ~ 3.6V) .. 30
Table 8. AC CHARACTERISTICS (Temperature = -40°C to 85°C for Industrial grade, VCC = 2.7V ~ 3.6V) .31
Timing Analysis......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 6. Serial Input Timing............................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 7. Output Timing..................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 8. WP# Setup Timing and Hold Timing ................................................................................................. 33
Figure 9. Write Enable (WREN) Sequence (Command 06).............................................................................. 33
Figure 10. Write Disable (WRDI) Sequence (Command 04)............................................................................. 33
Figure 11. Read Identification (RDID) Sequence (Command 9F)..................................................................... 34
Figure 12. Read Status Register (RDSR) Sequence (Command 05)............................................................... 34
Figure 13. Block Write Lock Protection (BLOCKP) Sequence (Command E2)................................................ 34
Figure 14. Chip Unprotect (UNLOCK) Sequence (Command F3)................................................................... 35
Figure 15. Read Data Bytes (READ) Sequence (Command 03)..................................................................... 35
Figure 16. Read Block Protection Lock Status (RDBLOCK) Sequence (Command FB)................................. 35
Figure 17. Read at Higher Speed (FAST_READ) Sequence (Command 0B)................................................. 36
Figure 18. 2 x I/O Read Mode Sequence (Command BB)................................................................................ 36
Figure 19. Dual Read Mode Sequence (Command 3B)................................................................................... 37
Figure 20. 4 x I/O Read Mode Sequence (Command EB)................................................................................ 37
Figure 21. 4 x I/O Read enhance performance Mode Sequence (Command EB)............................................ 38
Figure 22. Quad Read Mode Sequence (Command 6B).................................................................................. 39
Figure 23. Page Program (PP) Sequence (Command 02).............................................................................. 40
Figure 24. 4 x I/O Page Program (4PP) Sequence (Command 38)................................................................. 40
Figure 25. Continously Program (CP) Mode Sequence with Hardware Detection (Command AD).................. 41
Figure 26. Sector Erase (SE) Sequence (Command 20)................................................................................. 41
Figure 27. Block Erase (BE) Sequence (Command D8).................................................................................. 41
Figure 28. Chip Erase (CE) Sequence (Command 60 or C7).......................................................................... 42
Figure 29. Deep Power-down (DP) Sequence (Command B9)....................................................................... 42
Figure 30. Release from Deep Power-down and Read Electronic Signature (RES) Sequence (Command AB).
.......................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 31. Release from Deep Power-down (RDP) Sequence (Command AB).............................................. 43
Figure 32. Read Electronic Manufacturer & Device ID (REMS) Sequence (Command 90 or EF or DF)......... 43
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Figure 33. Power-up Timing.............................................................................................................................. 44
Table 9. Power-Up Timing ................................................................................................................................ 44
INITIAL DELIVERY STATE............................................................................................................................... 44
OPERATING CONDITIONS........................................................................................................................................ 45
Figure 34. AC Timing at Device Power-Up........................................................................................................ 45
Figure 35. Power-Down Sequence................................................................................................................... 46
ERASE AND PROGRAMMING PERFORMANCE..................................................................................................... 47
DATA RETENTION..................................................................................................................................................... 47
LATCH-UP CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................................................... 47
ORDERING INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................... 48
PART NAME DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................... 49
PACKAGE INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................... 50
REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................. 52
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32M-BIT [x 1/x 2/x4] CMOS MXSMIOTM (SERIAL MULTI I/O) FLASH MEMORY
FEATURES
GENERAL
• Serial Peripheral Interface compatible -- Mode 0 and Mode 3
• 33,554,432 x 1 bit structure or 16,772,216 x 2 bits (two I/O read mode) structure or 8,388,608 x 4 bits (four I/O
read mode) structure
• 1024 Equal Sectors with 4K byte each
- Any Sector can be erased individually
• 64 Equal Blocks with 64K byte each
- Any Block can be erased individually
• Single Power Supply Operation
- 2.7 to 3.6 volt for read, erase, and program operations
• Latch-up protected to 100mA from -1V to Vcc +1V
PERFORMANCE
• High Performance
- Fast read
- 1 I/O: 104MHz with 8 dummy cycles
- 4 I/O: 75MHz with 6 dummy cycles for 4READ; 75MHz with 8 dummy cycles for QREAD
- 2 I/O: 75MHz with 4 dummy cycles for 2READ; 75MHz with 8 dummy cycles for DREAD
- Fast access time: 104MHz serial clock
- Serial clock of four I/O read mode : 75MHz, which is equivalent to 300MHz
- Fast program time: 1.4ms(typ.) and 5ms(max.)/page (256-byte per page)
- Byte program time: 9us (typical)
- Continuously program mode (automatically increase address under word program mode)
- Fast erase time: 60ms (typ.)/sector (4K-byte per sector) ; 0.7s(typ.) /block (64K-byte per block); 25s(typ.) /chip
• Low Power Consumption
- Low active read current: 25mA(max.) at 104MHz, 20mA(max.) at 66MHz and 10mA(max.) at 33MHz
- Low active programming current: 20mA (max.)
- Low active erase current: 20mA (max.)
- Low standby current: 20uA (max.)
• Typical 100,000 erase/program cycles
• 20 years data retention
SOFTWARE FEATURES
• Input Data Format
- 1-byte Command code
• Advanced Security Features
- Block Write Lock protection
- Additional 4K-bit secured OTP for unique identifier
- Permanent lock
- Read protection function
• Auto Erase and Auto Program Algorithm
- Automatically erases and verifies data at selected sector
- Automatically programs and verifies data at selected page by an internal algorithm that automatically times the
program pulse widths (Any page to be programed should have page in the erased state first)
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• Status Register Feature
• Electronic Identification
- JEDEC 1-byte manufacturer ID and 2-byte device ID
- RES command for 1-byte Device ID
- Both REMS,REMS2 and REMS4 commands for 1-byte manufacturer ID and 1-byte device ID
HARDWARE FEATURES
• SCLK Input
- Serial clock input
• SI/SIO0
- Serial Data Input or Serial Data Input/Output for 2 x I/O read mode and 4 x I/O read mode
• SO/SIO1
- Serial Data Output or Serial Data Input/Output for 2 x I/O read mode and 4 x I/O read mode
• WP#/SIO2
- Hardware write protection or serial data Input/Output for 4 x I/O read mode
• NC/SIO3
- NC pin or serial data Input/Output for 4 x I/O read mode
• PACKAGE
- 8-pin SOP (200mil)
- 24-ball BGA
- All Pb-free devices are RoHS Compliant
Please contact Macronix sales for specific information regarding this Advanced Security Features
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MX25L3255D are 33,554,432 bit serial Flash memory, which is configured as 4,194,304 x 8 internally. When it
is in two or four I/O read mode, the structure becomes 16,772,216 bits x 2 or 8,388,608 bits x 4. The MX25L3255D
feature a serial peripheral interface and software protocol allowing operation on a simple 3-wire bus. The three bus
signals are a clock input (SCLK), a serial data input (SI), and a serial data output (SO). Serial access to the device
is enabled by CS# input.
When it is in two I/O read mode, the SI pin and SO pin become SIO0 pin and SIO1 pin for address/dummy bits input and data output. When it is in four I/O read mode, the SI pin, SO pin, WP# pin and NC pin become SIO0 pin,
SIO1 pin, SIO2 pin and SIO3 pin for address/dummy bits input and data output.
The MX25L3255D provides sequential read operation on whole chip.
After program/erase command is issued, auto program/ erase algorithms which program/ erase and verify the
specified page or sector/block locations will be executed. Program command is executed on byte basis, or page (256
bytes) basis, or word basis for Continuously program mode, and erase command is executes on sector (4K-byte),
or block (64K-byte), or whole chip basis.
To provide user with ease of interface, a status register is included to indicate the status of the chip. The status read
command can be issued to detect completion status of a program or erase operation via WIP bit.
Advanced security features enhance the protection and security functions, please contact Macronix sales for more
details.
When the device is not in operation and CS# is high, it is put in standby mode and draws less than 20uA DC current.
The MX25L3255D utilizes Macronix's proprietary memory cell, which reliably stores memory contents even after
100,000 program and erase cycles.
Table 1. Additional Feature Comparison
Part
Name
MX25L3255D
MX25L3235D
Read
Performance
Protection and Security
Additional
Features
Permanent Lock
V
Each
4K-bit
WP#
Read
Block
secured Hardware ProtectProtection
OTP
Protection
ion
V
V
V
V
V
V
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2 I/O
Read
(75
MHz)
4 I/O
Read
(75
MHz)
V
V
V
V
Identifier
REMS/2/4
RES
RDID
(command:
(command:
(command:
90/EF/0F
90 hex)
9F hex)
hex)
C2 9E 16
9E (hex) C2 9E (hex)
(hex)
C2 5E 16
5E (hex) C2 5E (hex)
(hex)
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PIN CONFIGURATIONS
PIN DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL
CS#
8-PIN SOP (200mil)
CS#
SO/SIO1
WP#/SIO2
GND
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
SI/SIO0
VCC
NC/SIO3
SCLK
SI/SIO0
SO/SIO1
SCLK
WP#/SIO2
NC/SIO3
VCC
GND
DESCRIPTION
Chip Select
Serial Data Input (for 1 x I/O)/ Serial
Data Input & Output (for 2xI/O or 4xI/
O read mode)
Serial Data Output (for 1 x I/O)/ Serial
Data Input & Output (for 2xI/O or 4xI/
O read mode)
Clock Input
Write protection: connect to GND or
Serial Data Input & Output (for 4xI/O
read mode)
NC pin (Not connect) or Serial Data
Input & Output (for 4xI/O read mode)
+ 3.3V Power Supply
Ground
24-ball BGA
4
NC
VCC
NC/SIO3
NC
NC
NC
GND
NC
SI/SIO0
NC
NC
NC
SCLK
CS#
SO/SIO1
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
A
B
C
D
E
WP#/SIO2
3
2
1
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
X-Decoder
Address
Generator
Memory Array
Page Buffer
SI/SIO0
Data
Register
Y-Decoder
SRAM
Buffer
CS#
WP#/SIO2
NC/SIO3
SCLK
Mode
Logic
State
Machine
Sense
Amplifier
HV
Generator
Clock Generator
Output
Buffer
SO/SIO1
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DATA PROTECTION
MX25L3255D is designed to offer protection against accidental erasure or programming caused by spurious system
level signals that may exist during power transition. During power up the device automatically resets the state machine in the standby mode. In addition, with its control register architecture, alteration of the memory contents only
occurs after successful completion of specific command sequences. The device also incorporates several features
to prevent inadvertent write cycles resulting from VCC power-up and power-down transition or system noise.
• Valid command length checking: The command length will be checked whether it is at byte base and completed
on byte boundary.
• Write Enable (WREN) command: WREN command is required to set the Write Enable Latch bit (WEL) before
other command to change data. The WEL bit will return to reset stage under following situation:
- Power-up
- Write Disable (WRDI) command completion
- Page Program (PP) command completion
- Continuously Program mode (CP) instruction completion
- Sector Erase (SE) command completion
- Block Erase (BE) command completion
- Chip Erase (CE) command completion
• Deep Power Down Mode: By entering deep power down mode, the flash device also is under protected from
writing all commands except Release from deep power down mode command (RDP) and Read Electronic Signature command (RES).
• Advanced Security Features: there are some protection and securuity features which protect content from inadvertent write and hostile access.
I. Block Write Lock protection
- The Software Protected Mode (SPM) use A23-A16 address bits to allow a block (64K Byte) of memory to be
protected as read only through the Block Write Lock protection command (BLOCKP). This feature allows user to
unprotect the entice chip through the chip unprotect command (UNLOCK).
- The Hardware Protected Mode (HPM) use WP#/SIO2 to protect the Block.
If WP#/SIO2=VIL (input Low), all blocks of memory to be protected as read only.
If WP#/SIO2=VIH (input High), all blocks depends on whether they were last Lock or Unlock. If the system goes
into four I/O read mode, the feature of HPM will be disabled.
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II. Additional 4K-bit secured OTP for unique identifier: to provide 4K-bit one-time program area for setting device
unique serial number - Which may be set by factory or system customer. Please refer to table 2. 4K-bit secured
OTP definition.
- Security register bit 0 indicates whether the chip is locked by factory or not.
- To program the 4K-bit secured OTP by entering 4K-bit secured OTP mode (with ENSO command), and going
through normal program procedure, and then exiting 4K-bit secured OTP mode by writing EXSO command.
- Customer may lock-down the customer lockable secured OTP by writing WRSCUR(write security register)
command to set customer lock-down bit1 as "1". Please refer to table of "security register definition" for security
register bit definition and table of "4K-bit secured OTP definition" for address range definition.
- Note: Once lock-down whatever by factory or customer, it cannot be changed any more. While in 4K-bit secured OTP mode, array access is not allowed.
Table 2. 4K-bit Secured OTP Definition
Address range
Size
Standard Factory Lock
xxx000~xxx00F
128-bit
ESN (electrical serial number)
xxx010~xxx1FF
3968-bit
N/A
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Customer Lock
Determined by customer
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Memory Organization
Table 3. Memory Organization
Block
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
Sector
1023
:
1008
1007
:
992
991
:
976
975
:
960
959
:
944
943
:
928
927
:
912
911
:
896
895
:
880
879
:
864
863
:
848
847
:
832
831
:
816
815
:
800
799
:
784
783
:
768
Block
Address Range
3FF000h
3FFFFFh
:
:
3F0000h
3F0FFFh
3EF000h
3EFFFFh
:
:
3E0000h
3E0FFFh
3DF000h
3DFFFFh
:
:
3D0000h
3D0FFFh
3CF000h
3CFFFFh
:
:
3C0000h
3C0FFFh
3BF000h
3BFFFFh
:
:
3B0000h
3B0FFFh
3AF000h
3AFFFFh
:
:
3A0000h
3A0FFFh
39F000h
39FFFFh
:
:
390000h
390FFFh
38F000h
38FFFFh
:
:
380000h
380FFFh
37F000h
37FFFFh
:
:
370000h
370FFFh
36F000h
36FFFFh
:
:
360000h
360FFFh
35F000h
35FFFFh
:
:
350000h
350FFFh
34F000h
34FFFFh
:
:
340000h
340FFFh
33F000h
33FFFFh
:
:
330000h
330FFFh
32F000h
32FFFFh
:
:
320000h
320FFFh
31F000h
31FFFFh
:
:
310000h
310FFFh
30F000h
30FFFFh
:
:
300000h
300FFFh
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
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Sector
767
:
752
751
:
736
735
:
720
719
:
704
703
:
688
687
:
672
671
:
656
655
:
640
639
:
624
623
:
608
607
:
592
591
:
576
575
:
560
559
:
544
543
:
528
527
:
512
Address Range
2FF000h
2FFFFFh
:
:
2F0000h
2F0FFFh
2EF000h
2EFFFFh
:
:
2E0000h
2E0FFFh
2DF000h
2DFFFFh
:
:
2D0000h
2D0FFFh
2CF000h
2CFFFFh
:
:
2C0000h
2C0FFFh
2BF000h
2BFFFFh
:
:
2B0000h
2B0FFFh
2AF000h
2AFFFFh
:
:
2A0000h
2A0FFFh
29F000h
29FFFFh
:
:
290000h
290FFFh
28F000h
28FFFFh
:
:
280000h
280FFFh
27F000h
27FFFFh
:
:
270000h
270FFFh
26F000h
26FFFFh
:
:
260000h
260FFFh
25F000h
25FFFFh
:
:
250000h
250FFFh
24F000h
24FFFFh
:
:
240000h
240FFFh
23F000h
23FFFFh
:
:
230000h
230FFFh
22F000h
22FFFFh
:
:
220000h
220FFFh
21F000h
21FFFFh
:
:
210000h
210FFFh
20F000h
20FFFFh
:
:
200000h
200FFFh
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Block
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
Sector
511
:
496
495
:
480
479
:
464
463
:
448
447
:
432
431
:
416
415
:
400
399
:
384
383
:
368
367
:
352
351
:
336
335
:
320
319
:
304
303
:
288
287
:
272
271
:
256
255
:
240
Block
Address Range
1FF000h
1FFFFFh
:
:
1F0000h
1F0FFFh
1EF000h
1EFFFFh
:
:
1E0000h
1E0FFFh
1DF000h
1DFFFFh
:
:
1D0000h
1D0FFFh
1CF000h
1CFFFFh
:
:
1C0000h
1C0FFFh
1BF000h
1BFFFFh
:
:
1B0000h
1B0FFFh
1AF000h
1AFFFFh
:
:
1A0000h
1A0FFFh
19F000h
19FFFFh
:
:
190000h
190FFFh
18F000h
18FFFFh
:
:
180000h
180FFFh
17F000h
17FFFFh
:
:
170000h
170FFFh
16F000h
16FFFFh
:
:
160000h
160FFFh
15F000h
15FFFFh
:
:
150000h
150FFFh
14F000h
14FFFFh
:
:
140000h
140FFFh
13F000h
13FFFFh
:
:
130000h
130FFFh
12F000h
12FFFFh
:
:
120000h
120FFFh
11F000h
11FFFFh
:
:
110000h
110FFFh
10F000h
10FFFFh
:
:
100000h
100FFFh
0FF000h
0FFFFFh
:
:
0F0000h
0F0FFFh
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
P/N: PM1431
Sector
239
:
224
223
:
208
207
:
192
191
:
176
175
:
160
159
:
144
143
:
128
127
:
112
111
:
96
95
:
80
79
:
64
63
:
48
47
:
32
31
:
16
15
:
3
2
1
0
Address Range
0EF000h
0EFFFFh
:
:
0E0000h
0E0FFFh
0DF000h
0DFFFFh
:
:
0D0000h
0D0FFFh
0CF000h
0CFFFFh
:
:
0C0000h
0C0FFFh
0BF000h
0BFFFFh
:
:
0B0000h
0B0FFFh
0AF000h
0AFFFFh
:
:
0A0000h
0A0FFFh
09F000h
09FFFFh
:
:
090000h
090FFFh
08F000h
08FFFFh
:
:
080000h
080FFFh
07F000h
07FFFFh
:
:
070000h
070FFFh
06F000h
06FFFFh
:
:
060000h
060FFFh
05F000h
05FFFFh
:
:
050000h
050FFFh
04F000h
04FFFFh
:
:
040000h
040FFFh
03F000h
03FFFFh
:
:
030000h
030FFFh
02F000h
02FFFFh
:
:
020000h
020FFFh
01F000h
01FFFFh
:
:
010000h
010FFFh
00F000h
00FFFFh
:
:
003000h
003FFFh
002000h
002FFFh
001000h
001FFFh
000000h
000FFFh
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DEVICE OPERATION
1. Before a command is issued, status register should be checked to ensure device is ready for the intended operation.
2. When incorrect command is inputted to this LSI, this LSI becomes standby mode and keeps the standby mode
until next CS# falling edge. In standby mode, SO pin of this LSI should be High-Z.
3. When correct command is inputted to this LSI, this LSI becomes active mode and keeps the active mode until
next CS# rising edge.
4. Input data is latched on the rising edge of Serial Clock(SCLK) and data shifts out on the falling edge of SCLK.
The difference of Serial mode 0 and mode 3 is shown as Figure 1.
5. For the following instructions: RDID, RDSR, RDSCUR, READ, FAST_READ, 2READ, DREAD, 4READ, QREAD,
RDBLOCK, RDPLOCK, RES, REMS, REMS2 and REMS4 the shifted-in instruction sequence is followed by a
data-out sequence. After any bit of data being shifted out, the CS# can be high. For the following instructions:
WREN, WRDI, WRLB, SE, BE, CE, PP, 4PP, CP, RDP, DP, BLOCKP, UNLOCK, ENSO, and EXSO, the CS#
must go high exactly at the byte boundary; otherwise, the instruction will be rejected and not executed.
6. During the progress of Write Status Register, Program, Erase operation, to access the memory array is neglected and not affect the current operation of Write Status Register, Program, Erase.
Figure 1. Serial Modes Supported
CPOL
CPHA
shift in
(Serial mode 0)
0
0
SCLK
(Serial mode 3)
1
1
SCLK
SI
shift out
MSB
SO
MSB
Note:
CPOL indicates clock polarity of Serial master, CPOL=1 for SCLK high while idle, CPOL=0 for SCLK low while not
transmitting. CPHA indicates clock phase. The combination of CPOL bit and CPHA bit decides which Serial mode is
supported.
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COMMAND DESCRIPTION
Table 4. Command Set
COMMAND WREN (write WRDI (write RDID (read
(byte)
enable)
disable)
identification)
1st byte
2nd byte
3rd byte
4th byte
Action
06 (hex)
04 (hex)
9F (hex)
05 (hex)
BLOCKP
(Block
Write Lock
protection)
E2 (hex)
RDSR
(read status
register)
RDBLOCK
(read Block
Write Lock
status)
FB (hex)
FAST READ
(fast read
data)
2READ (2
x I/O read
command)
Note1
DREAD (1I
2O read
command)
4READ (4
x I/O read
command)
QREAD (1I
4O read
command)
1st byte
0B (hex)
BB (hex)
3B (hex)
EB (hex)
6B (hex)
2nd byte
AD1
ADD(2)
AD1
AD1
x
3rd byte
AD2
ADD(2) &
Dummy(2)
ADD(4) &
Dummy(4)
AD2
Dummy(4)
AD2
x
Action
COMMAND
(byte)
1st byte
2nd byte
3rd byte
4th byte
Action
READ (read
data)
03 (hex)
AD1
AD1
AD1
(A23-A16)
AD2
AD2
AD2
(A15-A8)
AD3
AD3
AD3
(A7-A0)
sets the
resets the outputs JEDEC to read out
assign a
read
reset Block n bytes read
(WEL) write (WEL) write
ID: 1-byte
the values block (64KB) assigned
Write Lock out until CS#
enable latch enable latch Manufacturer of the status
to lock
Block Write protection bit goes high
bit
bit
ID & 2-byte
register
protection
Lock status whole chip
Device ID
COMMAND
(byte)
4th byte
5th byte
UNLOCK
(chip
unprotect)
Release
Read
Enhanced
FF (hex)
F3 (hex)
4PP (quad
page
program)
SE (sector
erase)
38 (hex)
20 (hex)
AD1
AD1
AD2
AD3
AD3
AD3
x
Dummy
Dummy
Dummy
n bytes read n bytes read n bytes read n bytes read n bytes read
All these
quad input
out until CS# out by 2 x I/ out by Dual out by 4 x I/ out by Quad commands to program
goes high
O until CS# output until O until CS# output until FFh,00h,AAh the selected
goes high
CS# goes
goes high
CS# goes
or 55h will
page
high
high
escape the
performance
enhance
mode
CP
(Continuously DP (Deep
program
power down)
mode)
D8 (hex) 60 or C7 (hex) 02 (hex)
AD (hex)
B9 (hex)
AD1
AD1
AD1
AD2
AD2
AD2
AD3
AD3
AD3
to erase the
to erase
to program continously enters deep
selected
whole chip the selected
program
power down
block
page
whole chip,
mode
the address is
automatically
increase
BE (block
erase)
CE (chip
erase)
PP (Page
program)
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(Release
RES (read
from deep electronic ID)
power down)
AB (hex)
AB (hex)
x
x
x
release from to read out
deep power 1-byte Device
down mode
ID
AD3
to erase the
selected
sector
REMS (read
electronic
manufacturer
& device ID)
90 (hex)
x
x
ADD (Note 2)
output the
Manufacturer
ID & Device
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(byte)
1st byte
2nd byte
3rd byte
4th byte
Action
REMS4 (read ENSO (enter EXSO (exit
RDSCUR
REMS2 (read
ID for 4x I/O
secured
secured (read security
ID for 2x I/O
mode)
OTP)
OTP)
register)
mode)
EF (hex)
DF (hex)
B1 (hex)
x
x
x
x
ADD (Note 2) ADD (Note 2)
output the
output the
to enter
Manufacturer Manufactthe 4K-bit
ID & Device
urer ID &
Secured
ID
device ID
OTP mode
C1 (hex)
2B (hex)
WRSCUR
(write
security
register)
2F (hex)
ESRY
DSRY
(enable SO (disable SO
to output RY/ to output RY/
BY#)
BY#)
70 (hex)
80 (hex)
to exit
to read value to set the to enable SO to disable SO
the 4K-bit
of security lock-down bit to output RY/ to output RY/
Secured
register
as "1" (once BY# during BY# during
OTP mode
lock-down,
CP mode
CP mode
cannot be
updated)
Note 1: The count base is 4-bit for ADD(2) and Dummy(2) because of 2 x I/O. And the MSB is on SI/SIO1 which is different from
1 x I/O condition.
Note 2: ADD=00H will output the manufacturer ID first and ADD=01H will output device ID first.
Note 3: It is not allowed to adopt any other code which is not in the above command definition table.
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(1) Write Enable (WREN)
The Write Enable (WREN) instruction is for setting Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit. For those instructions like PP, 4PP,
BLOCKP, PLOCK, UNLOCK, CP, SE, BE, and CE which are intended to change the device content, should be set
every time after the WREN instruction setting the WEL bit.
The sequence of issuing WREN instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending WREN instruction code→ CS# goes high. (see
Figure 9)
(2) Write Disable (WRDI)
The Write Disable (WRDI) instruction is for resetting Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit.
The sequence of issuing WRDI instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending WRDI instruction code→ CS# goes high. (see
Figure 10)
The WEL bit is reset by following situations:
- Power-up
- Write Disable (WRDI) instruction completion
- Page Program (PP) instruction completion
- Quad Page Program (4PP) instruction completion
- Sector Erase (SE) instruction completion
- Block Erase (BE) instruction completion
- Chip Erase (CE) instruction completion
- Continuously program mode (CP) instruction completion
- Block Write Lock Protection (BLOCKP) instruction completion
- Chip Unprotect (UNLOCK) instruction completion
(3) Read Identification (RDID)
The RDID instruction is for reading the manufacturer ID of 1-byte and followed by Device ID of 2-byte. The MXIC
Manufacturer ID is C2(hex), the memory type ID is 9E (hex) as the first-byte device ID, and the individual device ID
of second-byte ID are listed as table of "ID Definitions". (see table 5)
The sequence of issuing RDID instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending RDID instruction code → 24-bits ID data out
on SO→ to end RDID operation can use CS# to high at any time during data out. (see Figure 11.)
While Program/Erase operation is in progress, it will not decode the RDID instruction, so there's no effect on the cycle of program/erase operation which is currently in progress. When CS# goes high, the device is at standby stage.
(4) Read Status Register (RDSR)
The RDSR instruction is for reading Status Register Bits. The Read Status Register can be read at any time (even in
program/erase/write status register condition) and continuously. It is recommended to check the Write in Progress (WIP)
bit before sending a new instruction when a program, erase, or write status register operation is in progress.
The sequence of issuing RDSR instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending RDSR instruction code→ Status Register
data out on SO (see Figure 12)
The definition of the status register bits is as below:
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WIP bit. The Write in Progress (WIP) bit, a volatile bit, indicates whether the device is busy in program/erase/write
status register progress. When WIP bit sets to 1, which means the device is busy in program/erase/write status
register progress. When WIP bit sets to 0, which means the device is not in progress of program/erase/write status
register cycle.
WEL bit. The Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit, a volatile bit, indicates whether the device is set to internal write enable
latch. When WEL bit sets to 1, which means the internal write enable latch is set, the device can accept program/
erase/write status register instruction. When WEL bit sets to 0, which means no internal write enable latch; the device will not accept program/erase/write status register instruction. The program/erase command will be ignored and
not affect value of WEL bit if it is applied to a protected memory area.
Status Register
bit7
bit6
bit5
bit4
bit3
bit2
x
x
x
x
x
x
reserved
reserved
reserved
reserved
reserved
reserved
Non-volatile bit Non-volatile bit Non-volatile bit Non-volatile bit Non-volatile bit Non-volatile bit
bit1
bit0
WEL
WIP
(write enable
(write in
latch)
progress bit)
1=write
1=write
enable
operation
0=not write 0=not in write
enable
operation
volatile bit
volatile bit
(5) Block Write Lock Protection (BLOCKP)
The BLOCKP instruction is for write protection a specified block of memory, using A23-A16 (A15-A0 don't care) address bits to assign a 64Kbyte block to be protected as read only. This feature allows user to stop protecting the entire block through the chip unprotect command (UNLOCK).
The WREN (Write Enable) instruction is required before issuing BLOCKP instruction.
The sequence of issuing BLOCKP instruction is: CS# goes low→send BLOCKP (E2h) instruction → send 3 address
bytes assign one block to be protected on SI pin → CS# goes high. (see Figure 13)
The CS# must go high exactly at the byte boundary, otherwise the instruction will be rejected and not be executed.
(6) Read Block Write Lock status (RDBLOCK)
The RDPLOCK instruction is for reading the status of permanent lock of a specified block, using A23-A16 (A15-A0
=0) address bits to assign a 64Kbyte block and read permanent lock status bit which the first byte of Read-out cycle.
The first byte data out DQ0 is"1" to indicate that this block has be locked permanently, that user can read only but
cannot write, program or erase this block permanently. The first byte data out DQ0 is "0" to indicate that this block
hasn't be protected, and user can read and write this block.
The sequence of issuing RDBLOCK instruction is: CS# goes low→ send RDBLOCK (FBh) instruction→ send 3 address bytes to assign one block on SI pin→ read block's protection lock status bit on SO pin → CS# goes high. (see
Figure 16)
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(7) Chip Unprotect (UNLOCK)
The UNLOCK instruction is for disabling the lock protection block of the whole chip.
The WREN (Write Enable) instruction is required before issuing UNLOCK instruction.
The sequence of issuing UNLOCK instruction is: CS# goes low → send UNLOCK (F3h) instruction → CS# goes
high. (see Figure 14)
The CS# must go high exactly at the byte boundary, otherwise the instruction will be rejected and not be executed.
(8) Read Data Bytes (READ)
The read instruction is for reading data out. The address is latched on rising edge of SCLK, and data shifts out on
the falling edge of SCLK at a maximum frequency fR. The first address byte can be at any location. The address
is automatically increased to the next higher address after each byte data is shifted out, so the whole memory can
be read out at a single READ instruction. The address counter rolls over to 0 when the highest address has been
reached.
The sequence of issuing READ instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending READ instruction code→ 3-byte address on
SI→ data out on SO→to end READ operation can use CS# to high at any time during data out. (see Figure 15)
(9) Read Data Bytes at Higher Speed (FAST_READ)
The FAST_READ instruction is for quickly reading data out. The address is latched on rising edge of SCLK, and
data of each bit shifts out on the falling edge of SCLK at a maximum frequency fC. The first address byte can be at
any location. The address is automatically increased to the next higher address after each byte data is shifted out,
so the whole memory can be read out at a single FAST_READ instruction. The address counter rolls over to 0 when
the highest address has been reached.
The sequence of issuing FAST_READ instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending FAST_READ instruction code->
3-byte address on SI→ 1-dummy byte (default) address on SI→data out on SO→ to end FAST_READ operation
can use CS# to high at any time during data out. (see Figure 17)
While Program/Erase/Write Status Register cycle is in progress, FAST_READ instruction is rejected without any impact on the Program/Erase/Write Status Register current cycle.
(10) 2 x I/O Read Mode (2READ)
The 2READ instruction enable double throughput of Serial Flash in read mode. The address is latched on rising
edge of SCLK, and data of every two bits(interleave on 2 I/O pins) shift out on the falling edge of SCLK at a maximum frequency fT. The first address byte can be at any location. The address is automatically increased to the next
higher address after each byte data is shifted out, so the whole memory can be read out at a single 2READ instruction. The address counter rolls over to 0 when the highest address has been reached. Once writing 2READ instruction, the following address/dummy/data out will perform as 2-bit instead of previous 1-bit.
The sequence of issuing 2READ instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending 2READ instruction→ 24-bit address interleave on SIO1 & SIO0→ 4-bit dummy cycle on SIO1 & SIO0→data out interleave on SIO1 & SIO0→ to end 2READ
operation can use CS# to high at any time during data out (see Figure 18 for 2 x I/O Read Mode Timing Waveform).
While Program/Erase/Write Status Register cycle is in progress, 2READ instruction is rejected without any impact
on the Program/Erase/Write Status Register current cycle.
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(11) Dual Read Mode (DREAD)
The DREAD instruction enable double throughput of Serial Flash in read mode. The address is latched on rising
edge of SCLK, and data of every two bits(interleave on 2 I/O pins) shift out on the falling edge of SCLK at a maximum frequency fT. The first address byte can be at any location. The address is automatically increased to the next
higher address after each byte data is shifted out, so the whole memory can be read out at a single DREAD instruction. The address counter rolls over to 0 when the highest address has been reached. Once writing DREAD instruction, the following data out will perform as 2-bit instead of previous 1-bit.
The sequence of issuing DREAD instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending DREAD instruction→3-byte address on
SIO0→ 8-bit dummy cycle on SIO0→ data out interleave on SIO1 & SIO0→ to end 2READ operation can use
CS# to high at any time during data out (see Figure 19 for Dual Read Mode Timing Waveform).
While Program/Erase/Write Status Register cycle is in progress, DREAD instruction is rejected without any impact
on the Program/Erase/Write Status Register current cycle.
(12) 4 x I/O Read Mode (4READ)
The 4READ instruction enable quad throughput of Serial Flash in read mode. The address is latched on rising edge
of SCLK, and data of every four bits(interleave on 4 I/O pins) shift out on the falling edge of SCLK at a maximum
frequency fQ. The first address byte can be at any location. The address is automatically increased to the next
higher address after each byte data is shifted out, so the whole memory can be read out at a single 4READ instruction. The address counter rolls over to 0 when the highest address has been reached. Once writing 4READ instruction, the following address/dummy/data out will perform as 4-bit instead of previous 1-bit.
The sequence of issuing 4READ instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending 4READ instruction→ 24-bit address interleave on SIO3, SIO2, SIO1 & SIO0→ 6 dummy cycles → data out interleave on SIO3, SIO2, SIO1 & SIO0→ to
end 4READ operation can use CS# to high at any time during data out (see Figure 20 for 4 x I/O Read Mode Timing Waveform).
Another sequence of issuing 4 READ instruction especially useful in random access is : CS# goes low→ sending
4 READ instruction→ 3-bytes address interleave on SIO3, SIO2, SIO1 & SIO0 → performance enhance toggling bit
P[7:0]→ 4 dummy cycles → data out still CS# goes high → CS# goes low (reduce 4 Read instruction) → 24-bit random access address (see Figure 21 for 4x I/O read enhance performance mode timing waveform).
In the performance-enhancing mode, P[7:4] must be toggling with P[3:0] ; likewise P[7:0]=A5h,5Ah,F0h or 0Fh can
make this mode continue and reduce the next 4READ instruction. Once P[7:4] is no longer toggling with P[3:0];
likewise P[7:0]=FFh,00h,AAh or 55h. And afterwards CS# is raised or issuing FF command(CS# goes high -> CS#
goes low -> sending 0xFF -> CS# goes high) instead of no toggling,the system then will escape from performance
enhance mode and return to normal opertaion.In these cases,tSHSL=15ns(min) will be specified.
While Program/Erase cycle is in progress, 4READ instruction is rejected without any impact on the Program/Erase
current cycle.
(13) Quad Read Mode (QREAD)
The QREAD instruction enable quad throughput of Serial Flash in read mode. A Quad Enable (QE) bit of status
Register must be set to "1" before seding the QREAD instruction.The address is latched on rising edge of SCLK,
and data of every four bits(interleave on 4 I/O pins) shift out on the falling edge of SCLK at a maximum frequency
fQ. The first address byte can be at any location. The address is automatically increased to the next higher address
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after each byte data is shifted out, so the whole memory can be read out at a single QREAD instruction. The address counter rolls over to 0 when the highest address has been reached. Once writing QREAD instruction, the following data out will perform as 4-bit instead of previous 1-bit.
The sequence of issuing QREAD instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending QREAD instruction→ 24-bit address on
SIO0→ 8 dummy cycles → data out interleave on SIO3, SIO2, SIO1 & SIO0→ to end QREAD operation can use
CS# to high at any time during data out (see Figure 22 for Quad Read Mode Timing Waveform).
While Program/Erase/Write Status Register cycle is in progress, QREAD instruction is rejected without any impact
on the Program/Erase/Write Status Register current cycle.
(14) Sector Erase (SE)
The Sector Erase (SE) instruction is for erasing the data of the chosen sector to be "1". The instruction is used for
any 4K-byte sector. A Write Enable (WREN) instruction must execute to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit before
sending the Sector Erase (SE). Any address of the sector (see table 3) is a valid address for Sector Erase (SE)
instruction. The CS# must go high exactly at the byte boundary (the latest eighth of address byte been latched-in);
otherwise, the instruction will be rejected and not executed.
Address bits [Am-A12] (Am is the most significant address) select the sector address.
The sequence of issuing SE instruction is: CS# goes low → sending SE instruction code→ 3-byte address on SI →
CS# goes high. (see Figure 26)
The self-timed Sector Erase Cycle time (tSE) is initiated as soon as Chip Select (CS#) goes high. The Write in
Progress (WIP) bit still can be check out during the Sector Erase cycle is in progress. The WIP sets 1 during the
tSE timing, and sets 0 when Sector Erase Cycle is completed, and the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset. If the
sector is protected, the Sector Erase (SE) instruction will not be executed on the sector.
(15) Block Erase (BE)
The Block Erase (BE) instruction is for erasing the data of the chosen block to be "1". The instruction is used for
64K-byte block erase operation. A Write Enable (WREN) instruction must execute to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL)
bit before sending the Block Erase (BE). Any address of the block (see table 3) is a valid address for Block Erase (BE)
instruction. The CS# must go high exactly at the byte boundary (the latest eighth of address byte been latched-in);
otherwise, the instruction will be rejected and not executed.
The sequence of issuing BE instruction is: CS# goes low →sending BE instruction code→ 3-byte address on SI
→CS# goes high. (see Figure 27)
The self-timed Block Erase Cycle time (tBE) is initiated as soon as Chip Select (CS#) goes high. The Write in
Progress (WIP) bit still can be check out during the Sector Erase cycle is in progress. The WIP sets 1 during the
tBE timing, and sets 0 when Sector Erase Cycle is completed, and the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset. If the
block is protected, the Block Erase (BE) instruction will not be executed on the block.
(16) Chip Erase (CE)
The Chip Erase (CE) instruction is for erasing the data of the whole chip to be "1". A Write Enable (WREN) instruction must execute to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit before sending the Chip Erase (CE). The CS# must go
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high exactly at the byte boundary, otherwise the instruction will be rejected and not executed.
The sequence of issuing CE instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending CE instruction code→ CS# goes high. (see
Figure 28)
The self-timed Chip Erase Cycle time (tCE) is initiated as soon as Chip Select (CS#) goes high. The Write in
Progress (WIP) bit still can be check out during the Chip Erase cycle is in progress. The WIP sets 1 during the tCE
timing, and sets 0 when Chip Erase Cycle is completed, and the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset.
(17) Page Program (PP)
The Page Program (PP) instruction is for programming the memory to be "0". A Write Enable (WREN) instruction
must execute to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit before sending the Page Program (PP). The device programs only the last 256 data bytes sent to the device. If the entire 256 data bytes are going to be programmed, A7A0 (The eight least significant address bits) should be set to 0. If the eight least significant address bits (A7-A0) are
not all 0, all transmitted data going beyond the end of the current page are programmed from the start address of
the same page (from the address A7-A0 are all 0). If more than 256 bytes are sent to the device, the data of the
last 256-byte is programmed at the request page and previous data will be disregarded. If less than 256 bytes are
sent to the device, the data is programmed at the requested address of the page without effect on other address of
the same page.
The sequence of issuing PP instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending PP instruction code→3-byte address on SI→ at
least 1-byte on data on SI→ CS# goes high. (see Figure 23)
The CS# must be kept to low during the whole Page Program cycle; The CS# must go high exactly at the byte
boundary (the latest eighth bit of data being latched in), otherwise the instruction will be rejected and will not be executed.
The self-timed Page Program Cycle time (tPP) is initiated as soon as Chip Select (CS#) goes high. The Write in
Progress (WIP) bit still can be check out during the Page Program cycle is in progress. The WIP sets 1 during the
tPP timing, and sets 0 when Page Program Cycle is completed, and the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset. If the
page is protected, the Page Program (PP) instruction will not be executed.
(18) 4 x I/O Page Program (4PP)
The Quad Page Program (4PP) instruction is for programming the memory to be "0". A Write Enable (WREN) instruction must execute to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit. The Quad Page Programming takes four pins:
SIO0, SIO1, SIO2, and SIO3 as address and data input, which can improve programer performance and the effectiveness of application of lower clock less than 20MHz. For system with faster clock, the Quad page program
cannot provide more actual favors, because the required internal page program time is far more than the time data
flows in. Therefore, we suggest that while executing this command (especially during sending data), user can slow
the clock speed down to 20MHz below. The other function descriptions are as same as standard page program.
The sequence of issuing 4PP instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending 4PP instruction code→ 3-byte address on
SIO[3:0]→ at least 1-byte on data on SIO[3:0]→ CS# goes high. (see Figure 24)
(19) Continuously program mode (CP mode)
The CP mode may enhance program performance by automatically increasing address to the next higher address
after each byte data has been programmed.
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The Continuously program (CP) instruction is for multiple byte program to Flash. A write Enable (WREN) instruction must execute to set the Write Enable Latch(WEL) bit before sending the Continuously program (CP) instruction.
CS# requires to go high before CP instruction is executing. After CP instruction and address input, two bytes of data
is input sequentially from MSB(bit7) to LSB(bit0). The first byte data will be programmed to the initial address range
with A0=0 and second byte data with A0=1. If only one byte data is input, the CP mode will not process. If more
than two bytes data are input, the additional data will be ignored and only two byte data are valid. The CP program
instruction will be ignored and not affect the WEL bit if it is applied to a protected memory area. Any byte to be programmed should be in the erase state (FF) first. It will not roll over during the CP mode, once the last unprotected
address has been reached, the chip will exit CP mode and reset write Enable Latch bit (WEL) as "0" and CP mode
bit as "0". Please check the WIP bit status if it is not in write progress before entering next valid instruction. During
CP mode, the valid commands are CP command (AD hex), WRDI command (04 hex), RDSR command (05 hex),
and RDSCUR command (2B hex). And the WRDI command is valid after completion of a CP programming cycle,
which means the WIP bit=0.
The sequence of issuing CP instruction is : CS# high to low→ sending CP instruction code→ 3-byte address on SI->
Data Byte on SI→CS# goes high to low→sending CP instruction......→ last desired byte programmed or sending
Write Disable (WRDI) instruction to end CP mode→ sending RDSR instruction to verify if CP mode is ended. (see
Figure 25 of CP mode timing waveform)
Three methods to detect the completion of a program cycle during CP mode:
1) Software method-I: by checking WIP bit of Status Register to detect the completion of CP mode.
2) Software method-II: by waiting for a tBP time out to determine if it may load next valid command or not.
3) Hardware method: by writing ESRY (enable SO to output RY/BY#) instruction to detect the completion of a
program cycle during CP mode. The ESRY instruction must be executed before CP mode execution. Once it is
enable in CP mode, the CS# goes low will drive out the RY/BY# status on SO, "0" indicates busy stage, "1" indicates ready stage, SO pin outputs tri-state if CS# goes high. DSRY (disable SO to output RY/BY#) instruction to
disable the SO to output RY/BY# and return to status register data output during CP mode. Please note that the
ESRY/DSRY command are not accepted unless the completion of CP mode.
(20) Deep Power-down (DP)
The Deep Power-down (DP) instruction is for setting the device on the minimizing the power consumption (to entering the Deep Power-down mode), the standby current is reduced from ISB1 to ISB2). The Deep Power-down mode
requires the Deep Power-down (DP) instruction to enter, during the Deep Power-down mode, the device is not active and all Write/Program/Erase instruction are ignored. When CS# goes high, it's only in standby mode not deep
power-down mode. It's different from Standby mode.
The sequence of issuing DP instruction is: CS# goes low→sending DP instruction code→ CS# goes high. (see Figure 29)
Once the DP instruction is set, all instruction will be ignored except the Release from Deep Power-down mode (RDP)
and Read Electronic Signature (RES) instruction. (those instructions allow the ID being reading out). When Powerdown, the deep power-down mode automatically stops, and when power-up, the device automatically is in standby
mode. For RDP instruction the CS# must go high exactly at the byte boundary (the latest eighth bit of instruction
code been latched-in); otherwise, the instruction will not executed. As soon as Chip Select (CS#) goes high, a delay
of tDP is required before entering the Deep Power-down mode and reducing the current to ISB2.
(21) Release from Deep Power-down (RDP), Read Electronic Signature (RES)
The Release from Deep Power-down (RDP) instruction is terminated by driving Chip Select (CS#) High. When Chip
Select (CS#) is driven High, the device is put in the Stand-by Power mode. If the device was not previously in the
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Deep Power-down mode, the transition to the Stand-by Power mode is immediate. If the device was previously in
the Deep Power-down mode, though, the transition to the Stand-by Power mode is delayed by tRES2, and Chip
Select (CS#) must remain High for at least tRES2(max), as specified in Table 8. Once in the Stand-by Power mode,
the device waits to be selected, so that it can receive, decode and execute instructions.
RES instruction is for reading out the old style of 8-bit Electronic Signature, whose values are shown as table of ID
Definitions. This is not the same as RDID instruction. It is not recommended to use for new design. For new design,
please use RDID instruction. Even in Deep power-down mode, the RDP and RES are also allowed to be executed,
only except the device is in progress of program/erase/write cycle; there's no effect on the current program/erase/
write cycle in progress.
The sequence is shown as Figure 30, 31.
The RES instruction is ended by CS# goes high after the ID been read out at least once. The ID outputs repeatedly if continuously send the additional clock cycles on SCLK while CS# is at low. If the device was not previously
in Deep Power-down mode, the device transition to standby mode is immediate. If the device was previously in
Deep Power-down mode, there's a delay of tRES2 to transit to standby mode, and CS# must remain to high at least
tRES2(max). Once in the standby mode, the device waits to be selected, so it can be receive, decode, and execute
instruction.
The RDP instruction is for releasing from Deep Power Down Mode.
(22) Read Electronic Manufacturer ID & Device ID (REMS), (REMS2), (REMS4)
The REMS, REMS2 & REMS4 instruction is an alternative to the Release from Power-down/Device ID instruction
that provides both the JEDEC assigned manufacturer ID and the specific device ID.
The REMS, REMS2 & REMS4 instruction is very similar to the Release from Power-down/Device ID instruction. The
instruction is initiated by driving the CS# pin low and shift the instruction code "90h" or "EFh" or "DFh"followed by
two dummy bytes and one bytes address (A7~A0). After which, the Manufacturer ID for MXIC (C2h) and the Device
ID are shifted out on the falling edge of SCLK with most significant bit (MSB) first as shown in Figure 32. The Device
ID values are listed in Table of ID Definitions. If the one-byte address is initially set to 01h, then the device ID will
be read first and then followed by the Manufacturer ID. The Manufacturer and Device IDs can be read continuously,
alternating from one to the other. The instruction is completed by driving CS# high.
Table 5. ID Definitions
RDID Command
manufacturer ID
C2
memory type
9E
electronic ID
9E
device ID
9E
RES Command
REMS/REMS2/REMS4/
Command
manufacturer ID
C2
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(23) Enter Secured OTP (ENSO)
The ENSO instruction is for entering the additional 4K-bit secured OTP mode. The additional 4K-bit secured OTP is
independent from main array, which may use to store unique serial number for system identifier. After entering the
Secured OTP mode, and then follow standard read or program, procedure to read out the data or update data. The
Secured OTP data cannot be updated again once it is lock-down.
The sequence of issuing ENSO instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending ENSO instruction to enter Secured OTP
mode→ CS# goes high.
Please note that WRSCUR commands is not acceptable during the access of secure OTP region, once security
OTP is lock down, only read related commands are valid.
(24) Exit Secured OTP (EXSO)
The EXSO instruction is for exiting the additional 4K-bit secured OTP mode.
The sequence of issuing EXSO instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending EXSO instruction to exit Secured OTP
mode→ CS# goes high.
(25) Read Security Register (RDSCUR)
The RDSCUR instruction is for reading the value of Security Register bits. The Read Security Register can be read
at any time (even in program/erase/write status register/write parameter register/write security register condition)
and continuously.
The sequence of issuing RDSCUR instruction is : CS# goes low→ send ing RDSCUR instruction → Security Register data out on SO→ CS# goes high.
The definition of the Security Register bits is as below:
Secured OTP Indicator bit. The Secured OTP indicator bit shows the chip is locked by factory before ex- factory or
not. When it is "0", it indicates non- factory lock; "1" indicates factory- lock.
Lock-down Secured OTP (LDSO) bit. By writing WRSCUR instruction, the LDSO bit may be set to "1" for customer lock-down purpose. However, once the bit is set to "1" (lock-down), the LDSO bit and the 4K-bit Secured OTP
area cannot be update any more. While it is in 4K-bit secured OTP mode, array access is not allowed.
Continuously Program Mode (CP mode) bit. The Continuously Program Mode bit indicates the status of CP
mode, "0" indicates not in CP mode; "1" indicates in CP mode.
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Table 6. Security Register Definition
bit7
bit6
bit5
bit4
bit3
bit2
bit1
bit0
x
x
x
Continuously
Program mode
(CP mode)
x
x
LDSO
(indicate if
lock-down
Secured OTP
indicator bit
reserved
reserved
0 = not lock0 = non-factory
down
lock
1 = lock-down
1 = factory
(cannot
lock
program/erase
OTP)
volatile bit
volatile bit
non-volatile bit non-volatile bit
reserved
reserved
reserved
0=normal
Program mode
1=CP mode
(default=0)
volatile bit
volatile bit
volatile bit
volatile bit
(26) Write Security Register (WRSCUR)
The WRSCUR instruction is for changing the values of Security Register Bits. The WREN instruction is not required
before sending WRSCUR instruction. The WRSCUR instruction may change the values of bit1 (LDSO bit) for
customer to lock-down the 4K-bit Secured OTP area. Once the LDSO bit is set to "1", the Secured OTP area cannot
be updated any more.
The sequence of issuing WRSCUR instruction is :CS# goes low→ sending WRSCUR instruction → CS# goes high.
The CS# must go high exactly at the boundary; otherwise, the instruction will be rejected and not executed.
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POWER-ON STATE
The device is at below states when power-up:
- Standby mode ( please note it is not deep power-down mode)
- Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset
The device must not be selected during power-up and power-down stage unless the VCC achieves below correct
level:
- VCC minimum at power-up stage and then after a delay of tVSL
- GND at power-down
Please note that a pull-up resistor on CS# may ensure a safe and proper power-up/down level.
An internal power-on reset (POR) circuit may protect the device from data corruption and inadvertent data change
during power up state.
For further protection on the device, if the VCC does not reach the VCC minimum level, the correct operation is not
guaranteed. The read, write, erase, and program command should be sent after the time delay:
- tVSL after VCC reached VCC minimum level
The device can accept read command after VCC reached VCC minimum and a time delay of tVSL.
Please refer to the figure of "power-up timing".
Note:
- To stabilize the VCC level, the VCC rail decoupled by a suitable capacitor close to package pins is recommended. (generally around 0.1uF)
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
RATING
VALUE
Ambient Operating Temperature
Industrial grade
-40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to 150°C
Applied Input Voltage
-0.5V to 4.6V
Applied Output Voltage
-0.5V to 4.6V
VCC to Ground Potential
-0.5V to 4.6V
NOTICE:
1. Stresses greater than those listed under ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS may cause permanent damage to
the device. This is stress rating only and functional operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended period may affect reliability.
2. Specifications contained within the following tables are subject to change.
3. During voltage transitions, all pins may overshoot Vss to -2.0V and Vcc to +2.0V for periods up to 20ns, see Figure 2, 3.
Figure 3. Maximum Positive Overshoot Waveform
Figure 2.Maximum Negative Overshoot Waveform
20ns
20ns
20ns
Vss
Vcc + 2.0V
Vss-2.0V
Vcc
20ns
20ns
20ns
CAPACITANCE TA = 25°C, f = 1.0 MHz
SYMBOL PARAMETER
CIN
COUT
MIN.
TYP
MAX.
UNIT
Input Capacitance
6
pF
VIN = 0V
Output Capacitance
8
pF
VOUT = 0V
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Figure 4. INPUT TEST WAVEFORMS AND MEASUREMENT LEVEL
Input timing referance level
0.8VCC
0.2VCC
0.7VCC
0.3VCC
Output timing referance level
AC
Measurement
Level
0.5VCC
Note: Input pulse rise and fall time are