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Contents
1. FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL................................................................................................................................................... 4
PERFORMANCE........................................................................................................................................ 4
SOFTWARE FEATURES............................................................................................................................ 4
HARDWARE FEATURES........................................................................................................................... 5
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................... 5
3. PIN CONFIGURATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 6
8-LAND USON (2x3mm)............................................................................................................................ 6
4. PIN DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. BLOCK DIAGRAM.................................................................................................................................................... 7
6. MEMORY ORGANIZATION...................................................................................................................................... 8
Table 1. Memory Organization (512Kb)...................................................................................................... 8
Table 2. Memory Organization (1Mb)......................................................................................................... 8
7. DEVICE OPERATION............................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 1. Serial Modes Supported................................................................................................................. 9
8. HOLD FEATURE..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 2. Hold Condition Operation ............................................................................................................ 10
9. DATA PROTECTION............................................................................................................................................... 11
Table 3. Protected Area Sizes.................................................................................................................. 11
10. COMMAND DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................. 12
Table 4. Command Set............................................................................................................................. 12
10-1. Write Enable (WREN)............................................................................................................................... 13
10-2. Write Disable (WRDI)............................................................................................................................... 13
10-3. Read Identification (RDID)........................................................................................................................ 13
Table 5. ID Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 13
10-4. Read Status Register (RDSR).................................................................................................................. 14
Table 6. Status Register............................................................................................................................ 14
10-5. Write Status Register (WRSR)................................................................................................................. 15
Table 7. Protection Modes....................................................................................................................... 15
10-6. Read Data Bytes (READ)......................................................................................................................... 16
10-7. Read Data Bytes at Higher Speed (FAST_READ)................................................................................... 16
10-8. Dual Read Mode (DREAD)....................................................................................................................... 16
10-9. 4 x I/O Read Mode (4READ).................................................................................................................... 16
10-10. Sector Erase (SE)..................................................................................................................................... 17
10-11. Block Erase (BE)...................................................................................................................................... 17
10-12. Chip Erase (CE)........................................................................................................................................ 17
10-13. Page Program (PP).................................................................................................................................. 18
10-14. Deep Power-Down (DP)........................................................................................................................... 18
10-15. Release from Deep Power-Down (RDP).................................................................................................. 18
11. POWER-ON STATE.............................................................................................................................................. 19
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Figure 3. Program/Erase flow with read array data..................................................................................... 20
12. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 21
12-1. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS........................................................................................................... 21
Figure 4. Maximum Negative Overshoot Waveform.................................................................................... 21
12-2. CAPACITANCE TA = 25°C, f = 1.0 MHz................................................................................................... 21
Figure 5. Maximum Positive Overshoot Waveform..................................................................................... 21
Figure 6. Input Test Waveforms and Measurement Level........................................................................... 22
Figure 7. Output Loading............................................................................................................................. 22
Table 8. DC CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................................ 23
Table 9. AC CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................... 24
13. Timing Analysis................................................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 8. Serial Input Timing........................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 9. Output Timing............................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 10. WP# Disable Setup and Hold Timing during WRSR when SRWD=1......................................... 26
Figure 11. Write Enable (WREN) Sequence (Command 06)....................................................................... 26
Figure 12. Write Disable (WRDI) Sequence (Command 04)....................................................................... 26
Figure 13. Read Identification (RDID) Sequence (Command 9F)............................................................... 27
Figure 14. Read Status Register (RDSR) Sequence (Command 05)......................................................... 28
Figure 15. Write Status Register (WRSR) Sequence (Command 01)........................................................ 28
Figure 16. Read Data Bytes (READ) Sequence (Command 03)................................................................ 28
Figure 17. Read at Higher Speed (FAST_READ) Sequence (Command 0B)............................................ 29
Figure 18. Dual Read Mode Sequence (Command 3B).............................................................................. 29
Figure 19. 4 x I/O Read Mode Sequence (Command EB).......................................................................... 30
Figure 20. Sector Erase (SE) Sequence (Command 20)........................................................................... 30
Figure 21. Block Erase (BE) Sequence (Command D8 or 52)................................................................... 31
Figure 22. Chip Erase (CE) Sequence (Command 60 or C7).................................................................... 31
Figure 23. Page Program (PP) Sequence (Command 02)......................................................................... 31
Figure 24. Deep Power Down (DP) Sequence (Command B9).................................................................. 32
Figure 25. Release from Deep Power Down (RDP) Sequence (Command AB)......................................... 32
Figure 26. Power-Up Timing........................................................................................................................ 33
Table 10. Power-Up Timing....................................................................................................................... 33
13-1. INITIAL DELIVERY STATE....................................................................................................................... 33
14. OPERATING CONDITIONS.................................................................................................................................. 34
Figure 27. AC Timing at Device Power-Up.................................................................................................. 34
Figure 28. Power-Down Sequence.............................................................................................................. 35
15. ERASE AND PROGRAMMING PERFORMANCE............................................................................................... 36
17. DATA RETENTION .............................................................................................................................................. 36
16. LATCH-UP CHARACTERISTICS......................................................................................................................... 36
18. ORDERING INFORMATION................................................................................................................................. 37
19. PART NAME DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................ 38
20. PACKAGE INFORMATION................................................................................................................................... 39
21. REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................ 42
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512K-BIT [x 1/x 2/x 4] CMOS MXSMIO SERIAL FLASH MEMORY
1M-BIT [x 1/x 2/x 4] CMOS MXSMIO SERIAL FLASH MEMORY
1. FEATURES
GENERAL
• Supports Serial Peripheral Interface -- Mode 0 and Mode 3
• 512Kb: 524,288 x 1 bit structure or 262,144 x 2 bit structure or 131,072 x 4 bit structure
1Mb: 1,048,576 x 1 bit structure or 524,288 x 2 bit structure or 262,144 x 4 bit structure
• 16 Equal Sectors with 4K bytes each (512Kb)
32 Equal Sectors with 4K bytes each (1Mb)
- Any Sector can be erased individually
• 1 Equal Blocks with 64K bytes each (512Kb)
2 Equal Blocks with 64K bytes each (1Mb)
- Any Block can be erased individually
• Program Capability
- Byte base
- Page base (32 bytes)
• Single Power Supply Operation
- 1.65 to 2.0 volt for read, erase, and program operations
• Latch-up protected to 100mA from -1V to Vcc +1V
PERFORMANCE
• Performance
- Normal Read:
- 30MHz
- Fast Read:
- 1 I/O: 70MHz with 8 dummy cycles
- 2 I/O: 70MHz with 8 dummy cycles, equivalent to 140MHz
- 4 I/O: 60MHz with 6 dummy cycles, equivalent to 240MHz
- Fast program time: 140us(typ.) and 400us(max.)/page
- Fast erase time: 55ms (typ.)/sector ; 400ms (typ.)/block
• Low Power Consumption
- Low active read current: 4mA(max.) at 30MHz, 8mA(max.) at 70MHz
- Low active programming current: 11mA (max.)
- Low active erase current: 12mA (max.)
- Low standby current: 8uA (typ.)
- Deep power down current: 2uA (typ.)
• Typical 100,000 erase/program cycles
• 20 years data retention
SOFTWARE FEATURES
• Input Data Format
- 1-byte Command code
• Block Lock protection
- The BP0~BP1 status bits defines the size of the area to be software protected against Program and Erase
instructions
• 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
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program pulse widths (Any page to be programed should have page in the erased state first)
• Status Register Feature
• Electronic Identification
- JEDEC 1-byte manufacturer ID and 2-bytes 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
• HOLD#/SIO3
- Pause the chip without diselecting the chip or Serial Data Input/Output for 4 x I/O read mode
• PACKAGE
- 8-pin SOP (150mil)
- 8-pin TSSOP (173mil)
- 8-USON (2x3mm)
- All devices are RoHS Compliant and Halogen-free
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The device 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.
The device provides sequential read operation on the whole chip.
After program/erase command is issued, auto program/erase algorithms which program/erase and verify the specified page or sector locations will be executed. Program command is executed on page (32 bytes) basis, and erase
command is executes on sector, or block, or whole chip.
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.
When the device is not in operation and CS# is high, it is put in Standby Mode and draws less than 20uA (typical:
8uA) DC current.
The device utilizes Macronix proprietary memory cell, which reliably stores memory contents even after typical
100,000 program and erase cycles.
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3. PIN CONFIGURATIONS
4. PIN DESCRIPTION
8-PIN SOP (150mil)
CS#
SO/SIO1
WP#/SIO2
GND
SYMBOL
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VCC
HOLD#/SIO3
SCLK
SI/SIO0
8
7
6
5
VCC
HOLD#/SIO3
SCLK
SI/SIO0
CS#
Chip Select
Serial Data Input or Serial Data
SI/SIO0
Input/Output for 2 x I/O read mode
and 4 x I/O read mode
Serial Data Output or Serial Data
SO/SIO1
Input/Output for 2 x I/O read mode
and 4 x I/O read mode
SCLK
Clock Input
Pause the chip without diselecting the
HOLD#/SIO3 chip or Serial Data Input/Output for
4 x I/O read mode
Hardware write protection or Serial
WP#/SIO2 Data Input/Output for 4 x I/O read
mode
VCC
+1.8V Power Supply
8-PIN TSSOP (173mil)
CS#
SO/SIO1
WP#/SIO2
GND
1
2
3
4
GND
8-LAND USON (2x3mm)
CS#
SO/SIO1
WP#/SIO2
GND
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2
3
4
8
7
6
5
DESCRIPTION
Ground
VCC
HOLD#/SIO3
SCLK
SI/SIO0
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5. BLOCK DIAGRAM
X-Decoder
Address
Generator
Memory Array
Page Buffer
SI/SIO0
Data
Register
Y-Decoder
SRAM
Buffer
CS#
WP#/SIO2
HOLD#/SIO3
SCLK
Mode
Logic
State
Machine
HV
Generator
Clock Generator
Output
Buffer
SO/SIO1
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6. MEMORY ORGANIZATION
Table 1. Memory Organization (512Kb)
Block
Sector
15
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Table 2. Memory Organization (1Mb)
Block
Address Range
00F000h
00FFFFh
1
Sector
Address Range
31
01F000h
01FFFFh
:
:
:
:
:
:
3
003000h
003FFFh
16
010000h
010FFFh
2
002000h
002FFFh
15
00F000h
00FFFFh
1
001000h
001FFFh
:
:
:
0
000000h
000FFFh
3
003000h
003FFFh
2
002000h
002FFFh
1
001000h
001FFFh
0
000000h
000FFFh
0
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7. 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, all SO pins 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. Serial Modes Supported".
5. For the following instructions: RDID, RDSR, READ, FAST_READ and 4READ 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, WRSR, SE, BE, CE, PP, RDP, and DP the CS# must go high exactly at the byte
boundary; otherwise, the instruction will be rejected and not executed.
6. During the progress of Program, Erase operation, to access the memory array is neglected and not affect the
current operation of Program and 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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8. HOLD FEATURE
HOLD# pin signal goes low to hold any serial communications with the device. The HOLD feature will not stop the
operation of write status register, programming, or erasing in progress.
The operation of HOLD requires Chip Select (CS#) keeping low and starts on falling edge of HOLD# pin signal while
Serial Clock (SCLK) signal is being low (if Serial Clock signal is not being low, HOLD operation will not start until Serial Clock signal being low). The HOLD condition ends on the rising edge of HOLD# pin signal while Serial Clock (SCLK)
signal is being low (if Serial Clock signal is not being low, HOLD operation will not end until Serial Clock being low),
see"Figure 2. Hold Condition Operation".
Figure 2. Hold Condition Operation
CS#
SCLK
HOLD#
Hold
Condition
(standard)
Hold
Condition
(non-standard)
The Serial Data Output (SO) is high impedance, both Serial Data Input (SI) and Serial Clock (SCLK) are don't care
during the HOLD operation. If Chip Select (CS#) drives high during HOLD operation, it will reset the internal logic of
the device. To re-start communication with chip, the HOLD# must be at high and CS# must be at low.
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9. DATA PROTECTION
During power transition, there may be some false system level signals which result in inadvertent erasure or
programming. The device is designed to protect itself from these accidental write cycles.
The state machine will be reset as standby mode automatically during power up. In addition, the control register
architecture of the device constrains that the memory contents can only be changed after specific command
sequences have completed successfully.
In the following, there are several features to protect the system from the accidental write cycles during VCC
powerup and power-down or from 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
- Write Status Register (WRSR) command completion
- Page Program (PP) command completion
- Sector Erase (SE) command completion
- Block Erase (BE) command completion
- Chip Erase (CE) command completion
• Software Protection Mode (SPM): by using BP0-BP1 bits to set the part of Flash protected from data change.
• Hardware Protection Mode (HPM): by using WP# going low to protect the BP0-BP1 bits and SRWD bit from data
change.
• 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).
Table 3. Protected Area Sizes
BP1
0
0
1
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BP0
0
1
0
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1 (All)
2 (All)
3 (All)
11
Protect level
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1 (1 block)
2 (All)
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10. COMMAND DESCRIPTION
Table 4. Command Set
Command WREN (write WRDI (write
(byte)
enable)
disable)
1st byte
2nd byte
3rd byte
4th byte
5th byte
Data Cycles
Action
06 (hex)
04 (hex)
1st byte
2nd byte
3rd byte
4th byte
5th byte
Data Cycles
Action
READ (read
data)
03 (hex)
AD1
AD2
AD3
FAST READ
(fast read
data)
0B (hex)
AD1
AD2
AD3
Dummy
sets the (WEL) resets the
to write new
outputs
to read out n bytes read n bytes read
write enable (WEL) write values of the
JEDEC
the values out until CS# out until CS#
goes high
of the status
goes high
enable latch status register ID: 1-byte
latch bit
register
bit
Manufacturer
ID & 2-bytes
Device ID
Command
DREAD
4READ
(byte)
(1I/2O read) (4 I/O read)
1st byte
3B (hex)
EB (hex)
2nd byte
AD1
AD1
3rd byte
AD2
AD2
4th byte
AD3
AD3
5th byte
Dummy
Dummy
Data Cycles
n bytes read n bytes read
out by 2 x I/ out by 4 x I/
Action
O until CS# O until CS#
goes high
goes high
Command
(byte)
WRSR
RDID
RDSR
(write status (read identific- (read status
register)
ation)
register)
01 (hex)
9F (hex)
05 (hex)
SE (sector
erase)
20 (hex)
AD1
AD2
AD3
to erase the
selected
sector
BE (block
CE (chip
erase)
erase)
52 or D8 (hex) 60 or C7 (hex)
AD1
AD2
AD3
to erase the
selected
block
to erase
whole chip
PP (page
program)
02 (hex)
AD1
AD2
AD3
DP (Deep
power down)
B9 (hex)
1-32
to program enters Deep
the selected Power Down
page
Mode
RDP (Release
from deep
power down)
AB (hex)
release from
Deep Power
Down Mode
Note 1: It is not recommended to adopt any other code not in the command definition table, which will potentially
enter the hidden mode.
Note 2: Value "0" should be input to the un-used significant bits of address bits by user (e.g. A17~A23(MSB) in
MX25U1001E ; A16-A23(MSB) in MX25U5121E)
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10-1. Write Enable (WREN)
The Write Enable (WREN) instruction is for setting Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit. For those instructions like PP, SE,
BE, CE and WRSR 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. (Please
refer to "Figure 11. Write Enable (WREN) Sequence (Command 06)")
10-2. 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. (Please
refer to "Figure 12. Write Disable (WRDI) Sequence (Command 04)")
The WEL bit is reset by following situations:
- Power-up
- Write Disable (WRDI) instruction completion
- Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction completion
- Page Program (PP) instruction completion
- Sector Erase (SE) instruction completion
- Block Erase (BE) instruction completion
- Chip Erase (CE) instruction completion
10-3. Read Identification (RDID)
The RDID instruction is for reading the manufacturer ID of 1-byte and followed by Device ID of 2-bytes.
The Macronix Manufacturer ID is C2(hex), the memory type ID is 25(hex) as the first-byte device ID, and the individual device ID of second-byte ID are listed as "Table 5. ID Definitions".
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. (Please refer to "Figure 13. Read
Identification (RDID) Sequence (Command 9F)")
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 Mode.
Table 5. ID Definitions
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manufacturer
ID
memory type
memory
density
manufacturer
ID
memory type
memory
density
C2
25
30
C2
25
31
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10-4. 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 condition) and continuously. It is recommended to check the Write in Progress (WIP) bit before
sending a new instruction when a program or erase operation is in progress.
The sequence of issuing RDSR instruction is: CS# goes low→sending RDSR instruction code→Status Register
data out on SO (Please refer to "Figure 14. Read Status Register (RDSR) Sequence (Command 05)")
The definition of the status register bits is as below:
WIP bit. The Write in Progress (WIP) bit, a volatile bit, indicates whether the device is busy in program/erase
progress. When WIP bit sets to 1, which means the device is busy in program/erase progress. When WIP bit sets to 0,
which means the device is not in progress of program/erase 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 instruction. When WEL bit sets to 0, which means no internal write enable latch; the device will not accept
program/erase instruction.
BP1, BP0 bits. The Block Protect (BP1, BP0) bits, volatile bits, indicate the protected area(as defined in "Table 3.
Protected Area Sizes") of the device to against the program/erase instruction without hardware protection mode
being set. To write the Block Protect (BP1, BP0) bits requires the Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction to be
executed. Those bits define the protected area of the memory to against Page Program (PP), Sector Erase (SE),
Block Erase (BE) and Chip Erase(CE) instructions (only if all Block Protect bits set to 0, the CE instruction can be
executed)
QE bit. The Quad Enable (QE) bit, volatile bit, while it is "0" (factory default), it performs non-Quad and WP# is enable. While QE is "1", it performs Quad I/O mode and WP# is disabled. In the other word, if the system goes into four
I/O mode (QE=1), the features of HPM and HOLD will be disabled.
SRWD bit. The Status Register Write Disable (SRWD) bit, volatile bit, is operated together with Write Protection (WP#/
SIO2) pin for providing hardware protection mode. The hardware protection mode requires SRWD sets to 1 and
WP#/SIO2 pin signal is low stage. In the hardware protection mode, the Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction is
no longer accepted for execution and the SRWD bit and Block Protect bits (BP1, BP0) are read only.
Table 6. Status Register
bit7
bit6
bit5
bit4
SRWD (status
register write
protect)
QE
(Quad
Enable)
Reserved
Reserved
1=Quad
1=status
Enable
register write
0=not Quad
disable
Enable
0
0
bit3
BP1
(level of
protected
block)
bit2
BP0
(level of
protected
block)
(note 1)
(note 1)
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
Note: 1. See the "Table 3. Protected Area Sizes". The default BP0-BP1 values are "1" (protected).
2. The SRWD default value is "0"
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10-5. Write Status Register (WRSR)
The WRSR instruction is for changing the values of Status Register Bits. Before sending WRSR instruction, the
Write Enable (WREN) instruction must be decoded and executed to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit in advance. The WRSR instruction can change the value of Block Protect (BP1, BP0) bits to define the protected area of
memory (as shown in "Table 3. Protected Area Sizes"). The WRSR also can set or reset the Status Register Write
Disable (SRWD) bit in accordance with Write Protection (WP#) pin signal. The WRSR instruction cannot be executed once the Hardware Protected Mode (HPM) is entered.
The sequence of issuing WRSR instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending WRSR instruction code→ Status Register
data on SI→ CS# goes high. (see "Figure 15. Write Status Register (WRSR) Sequence (Command 01)")
The WRSR instruction has no effect on b5, b4, b1, b0 of the status register.
The CS# must go high exactly at the byte boundary; otherwise, the instruction will be rejected and not executed.
The self-timed Write Status Register cycle time (tW) is initiated as soon as Chip Select (CS#) goes high. The Write
in Progress (WIP) bit still can be check out during the Write Status Register cycle is in progress. The WIP sets 1
during the tW timing, and sets 0 when Write Status Register Cycle is completed, and the Write Enable Latch (WEL)
bit is reset.
Table 7. Protection Modes
Mode
Status register condition
WP# and SRWD bit status
Memory
Software protection Status register can be written in (WEL WP#=1 and SRWD bit=0, or
The protected area cannot
mode (SPM)
bit is set to "1") and the SRWD, WP#=0 and SRWD bit=0, or
be program or erase.
BP0-BP1 bits can be changed
WP#=1 and SRWD=1
Hardware protection
mode (HPM)
The SRWD, BP0-BP1 of status
register bits cannot be changed
WP#=0, SRWD bit=1
The protected area cannot
be program or erase.
Note:
1. As defined by the values in the Block Protect (BP1, BP0) bits of the Status Register, as shown in "Table 3.
Protected Area Sizes".
As the table above showing, the summary of the Software Protected Mode (SPM) and Hardware Protected Mode (HPM).
Software Protected Mode (SPM):
- When SRWD bit=0, no matter WP# is low or high, the WREN instruction may set the WEL bit and can change
the values of SRWD, BP1, BP0. The protected area, which is defined by BP1, BP0, is at software protected
mode (SPM).
- When SRWD bit=1 and WP# is high, the WREN instruction may set the WEL bit can change the values of
SRWD, BP1, BP0. The protected area, which is defined by BP1, BP0, is at software protected mode (SPM)
Note: If SRWD bit=1 but WP# is low, it is impossible to write the Status Register even if the WEL bit has previously been set. It is rejected to write the Status Register and not be executed.
Hardware Protected Mode (HPM):
- When SRWD bit=1, and then WP# is low (or WP# is low before SRWD bit=1), it enters the hardware protected
mode (HPM). The data of the protected area is protected by software protected mode by BP1, BP0 and hardware protected mode by the WP# to against data modification.
Note:
- To exit the hardware protected mode requires WP# driving high once the hardware protected mode is entered.
If the WP# pin is permanently connected to high, the hardware protected mode can never be entered; only can
use software protected mode via BP1, BP0.
- If the system had entered the Quad I/O (QE=1) mode, the feature of HPM will be disabled.
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10-6. 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 fC. The first address 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.
This product does not provide the function of read around. After reading through density 512Kb or 1Mb, CS# must
go high. Otherwise, the data correctness will not be guaranteed. If the device needs to read data again, it must
issue read command once more.
The sequence of issuing READ instruction is: CS# goes low→ sending READ instruction code→ 3-bytes address
on SI→data out on SO→to end READ operation can use CS# to high at any time during data out. (Please refer to
"Figure 16. Read Data Bytes (READ) Sequence (Command 03)")
10-7. 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→ 8 dummy cycles on SI→data out on SO→ to end FAST_READ operation can use CS# to
high at any time during data out. (Please refer to "Figure 17. Read at Higher Speed (FAST_READ) Sequence (Command
0B)")
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.
10-8. 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
SI → 8-bit dummy cycle → data out interleave on SO1 & SO0 → to end DREAD operation can use CS# to high at
any time during data out. (Please refer to "Figure 18. Dual Read Mode Sequence (Command 3B)")
10-9. 4 x I/O Read Mode (4READ)
The 4READ instruction enable quad throughput of Serial Flash in read mode. A Quad Enable (QE) bit of Status
Register must be set to "1" before sending the 4READ instruction. The address is latched on rising edge of SCLK,
and data of every four bits (interleave on 4 x I/O pins) shift out on the falling edge of SCLK at a maximum frequency
fC. The first address 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.
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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. (Please refer to "Figure 19. 4 x I/O Read Mode
Sequence (Command EB)")
10-10. 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-bytes 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 (Please refer to "Table 1. Memory Organization (512Kb)"
and "Table 2. Memory Organization (1Mb)") is a valid address for Sector Erase (SE) instruction. The CS# must go
high exactly at the byte boundary (the eighth bit of last 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-bytes address on SI
→CS# goes high. (Please refer to "Figure 20. Sector Erase (SE) Sequence (Command 20)")
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.
10-11. 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 sector 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 1. Memory Organization (512Kb)"
and "Table 2. Memory Organization (1Mb)") 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 is shown as "Figure 21. Block Erase (BE) Sequence (Command D8 or 52)".
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.
10-12. 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). Any address of the
sector (see "Table 1. Memory Organization (512Kb)" and "Table 2. Memory Organization (1Mb)") is a valid address
for Chip Erase (CE) 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 is shown as "Figure 22. Chip Erase (CE) Sequence (Command 60 or C7)".
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.
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10-13. 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). After the instruction
and address input, data to be programmed is input sequentially. The internal sequence controller will sequentially
program the data from the initial address. If the transmitted data goes beyond the page boundary, the internal sequence controller may not function properly and the content of the device will not be guaranteed. Therefore, If the
initial A4-A0 (The five least significant address bits) are set to all 0, maximum 32 bytes of data can be input sequentially. If the initial address A4-A0 (The five least significant address bits) are not set to all 0, maximum bytes of data
input will be the subtraction of the initial address A4-A0 from 32bytes. The data exceeding 32bytes data is not sent
to device. In this case, data is not guaranteed.
The sequence of issuing PP instruction is: CS# goes low → sending PP instruction code → 3-bytes address on SI→
at least 1-byte on data on SI → CS# goes high. (Please refer to "Figure 23. Page Program (PP) Sequence (Command
02)")
The CS# must be kept to low during the whole Page Program cycle; The CS# must go high exactly at the byte
boundary( the 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.
10-14. 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 Read/Write/Program/Erase instruction are ignored.
The sequence of issuing DP instruction is: CS# goes low→sending DP instruction code→ CS# goes high. (Please
refer to "Figure 24. Deep Power Down (DP) Sequence (Command B9)")
Once the DP instruction is set, all instruction will be ignored except the Release from Deep Power Down Mode (RDP)
instruction. When Power-down, 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.
10-15. Release from Deep Power-Down (RDP)
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 Standby Mode. If the device was not previously in the Deep
Power Down Mode, the transition to the Standby Mode is immediate. If the device was previously in the Deep Power Down Mode, though, the transition to the Standby Mode is delayed by tRES1, and Chip Select (CS#) must remain High for at least tRES1(max), as specified in "Table 9. AC CHARACTERISTICS". Once in the Standby Mode,
the device waits to be selected, so that it can receive, decode and execute instructions. The RDP instruction is only
for releasing from Deep Power Down Mode.
The sequence is shown as "Figure 25. Release from Deep Power Down (RDP) Sequence (Command AB)". Even
in Deep Power Down Mode, the RDP is also allowed to be executed, only except the device is in progress of program/erase cycle; there's no effect on the current program/erase cycle in progress.
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11. 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 below time delay:
- tVSL after VCC reached VCC minimum level
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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Figure 3. Program/Erase flow with read array data
start
WREN command
RDSR command*
WEL=1?
No
Yes
Program/erase command
Write program data/address
(Write erase address)
RDSR command
WIP=0?
No
Yes
RDSR command
Read WEL=0
Read array data
(same address of PGM/ERS)
Verify OK?
No
Yes
Program/erase fail
Program/erase successfully
Program/erase
another block?
Yes
No
Program/erase completed
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12. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
12-1. 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 VCC+0.5V
Applied Output Voltage
-0.5V to VCC+0.5V
VCC to Ground Potential
-0.5V to 2.5V
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 to VCC+1.0V or -1.0V for period up to 20ns.
Figure 5. Maximum Positive Overshoot Waveform
Figure 4. Maximum Negative Overshoot Waveform
20ns
0V
VCC+1.0V
-1.0V
2.0V
20ns
12-2. CAPACITANCE TA = 25°C, f = 1.0 MHz
SYMBOL PARAMETER
CIN
COUT
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MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
Input Capacitance
6
pF
VIN = 0V
Output Capacitance
8
pF
VOUT = 0V
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Figure 6. Input Test Waveforms and Measurement Level
Input timing reference level
0.8VCC
Output timing reference level
0.7VCC
AC
Measurement
Level
0.3VCC
0.2VCC
0.5VCC
Note: Input pulse rise and fall time are