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CONTENTS
1.
FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3.
MEMORY ORGANIZATION .................................................................................................................................. 7
4.
DEVICE OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 9
5.
DATA PROTECTION ............................................................................................................................................. 10
6.
STATUS REGISTER ............................................................................................................................................... 11
7.
COMMANDS DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................... 12
7.1.
WRITE ENABLE (WREN) (06H) ......................................................................................................................... 14
7.2.
WRITE DISABLE (WRDI) (04H) ......................................................................................................................... 14
7.3.
READ STATUS REGISTER (RDSR) (05H)............................................................................................................. 14
7.4.
WRITE STATUS REGISTER (WRSR) (01H) .......................................................................................................... 15
7.5.
READ DATA BYTES (READ) (03H)..................................................................................................................... 16
7.6.
READ DATA BYTES AT HIGHER SPEED (FAST READ) (0BH) ................................................................................ 16
7.7.
DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ (3BH) ...................................................................................................................... 17
7.8.
PAGE PROGRAM (PP) (02H)................................................................................................................................ 17
7.9.
SECTOR ERASE (SE) (20H) ................................................................................................................................. 18
7.10.
32KB BLOCK ERASE (BE) (52H) ....................................................................................................................... 19
7.11.
64KB BLOCK ERASE (BE) (D8H) ...................................................................................................................... 19
7.12.
CHIP ERASE (CE) (60/C7H)................................................................................................................................ 20
7.13.
DEEP POWER-DOWN (DP) (B9H) ....................................................................................................................... 20
7.14.
RELEASE FROM DEEP POWER-DOWN / READ DEVICE ID (ABH) ........................................................................ 21
7.15.
READ MANUFACTURE ID/ DEVICE ID (REMS) (90H) ........................................................................................ 22
7.16.
READ IDENTIFICATION (RDID) (9FH) ................................................................................................................ 22
7.17.
READ UNIQUE ID (4BH) .................................................................................................................................... 23
8.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................................................. 24
8.1.
POWER-ON TIMING ....................................................................................................................................... 24
8.2.
INITIAL DELIVERY STATE ............................................................................................................................ 24
8.3.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ............................................................................................................... 24
8.4.
CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS ........................................................................................ 25
8.5.
DC CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................................................................. 26
8.6.
AC CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................................................................. 29
9.
ORDERING INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................... 33
9.1.
10.
VALID PART NUMBERS........................................................................................................................................ 34
PACKAGE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 36
10.1.
PACKAGE SOP8 150MIL .................................................................................................................................... 36
10.2.
PACKAGE SOP8 208MIL .................................................................................................................................... 37
10.3.
PACKAGE TSSOP8 173MIL ............................................................................................................................... 38
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10.4.
PACKAGE DIP8 300MIL ..................................................................................................................................... 39
10.5.
PACKAGE USON8 (1.5X1.5MM) ......................................................................................................................... 40
10.6.
PACKAGE USON8 (3X2MM, THICKNESS 0.45MM) .............................................................................................. 41
10.6.
PACKAGE USON8 (4X4MM, 0.45MM THICKNESS) .............................................................................................. 42
10.7.
PACKAGE WSON8 (6X5MM) .............................................................................................................................. 43
11.
REVISION HISTORY ........................................................................................................................................ 44
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1. FEATURES
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4M/2M-bit Serial Flash
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Fast Program/Erase Speed
-512K/256K-byte
-Page Program time: 1.6ms typical
-256 bytes per programmable page
-Sector Erase time: 150ms typical
-Block Erase time: 0.5/0.8s typical
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Standard, Dual Output
-Chip Erase time: 6/3s typical
-Standard SPI: SCLK, CS#, SI, SO, WP#
-Dual Output: SCLK, CS#, IO0, O1, WP#
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Flexible Architecture
-Uniform Sector of 4K-byte
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Clock Frequency
-Uniform Block of 32/64K-byte
-50MHz for fast read with 30PF load
-Dual Output Data transfer up to 80Mbits/s
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Low Power Consumption
-0.1uA typical standby current
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Software/Hardware Write Protection
-0.1uA typical power down current
-Write protect all/portion of memory via software
-Enable/Disable protection with WP# Pin
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Single Power Supply Voltage
-Full voltage range: 1.65~2.0V
◆
Advanced Security Features
-128-bit Unique ID for each device
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Package Option
-SOP8 150mil
◆
Minimum 100,000 Program/Erase Cycles
-SOP8 208mil
◆
Data Retention
-DIP8 300mil
-20-year data retention typical
-USON8 1.5*1.5mm
-TSSOP8 173mil
-USON8 3*2mm
-USON8 4*4mm
-WSON8 6*5mm
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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The GD25LD40C/20C (4M/2M-bit) Serial flash supports the standard Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), and supports
the Dual Output: Serial Clock, Chip Select, Serial Data I/O0 (SI), O1 (SO). The Dual Output data is transferred with speed
of 80Mbits/s.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
CS#
1
8
VCC
CS#
1
SO/
O1
2
7
NC
SO/
O1
2
WP#
3
6
SCLK
WP#
VSS
4
5
SI/
IO0
VSS
Top View
8
VCC
7
NC
3
6
SCLK
4
5
SI/
IO0
Top View
8–LEAD
TSSOP/SOP/DIP
8–LEAD WSON/USON
PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin Name
I/O
Description
CS#
I
Chip Select Input
SO (O1)
O
Data Output (Data Output 1)
WP#
I
Write Protect Input
Ground
VSS
SI (IO0)
I/O
Data Input (Data Input Output 0)
SCLK
I
Serial Clock Input
NC
No Connection
VCC
Power Supply
Note: CS# must be driven high if chip is not selected. Please don’t leave CS# floating any time after power is on.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
Write Control
Logic
Status
Register
SCLK
CS#
SPI
Command &
Control Logic
High Voltage
Generators
Page Address
Latch/Counter
Write Protect Logic
and Row Decode
WP#
Flash
Memory
Column Decode And
256-Byte Page Buffer
SI(IO0)
SO(O1)
Byte Address
Latch/Counter
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3. MEMORY ORGANIZATION
GD25LD40C
Each device has
Each block has
Each sector has
Each page has
512K
64/32K
4K
256
bytes
2K
256/128
16
-
pages
128
16/8
-
-
sectors
8/16
-
-
-
blocks
Each device has
Each block has
Each sector has
Each page has
256K
64/32K
4K
256
bytes
1K
256/128
16
-
pages
64
16/8
-
-
sectors
4/8
-
-
-
blocks
GD25LD20C
UNIFORM BLOCK SECTOR ARCHITECTURE
GD25LD40C 64K Bytes Block Sector Architecture
Block
7
6
……
……
2
1
0
Sector
Address range
127
07F000H
07FFFFH
……
……
……
112
070000H
070FFFH
111
06F000H
06FFFFH
……
……
……
96
060000H
060FFFH
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
……
47
02F000H
02FFFFH
……
……
……
32
020000H
020FFFH
31
01F000H
01FFFFH
……
……
……
16
010000H
010FFFH
15
00F000H
00FFFFH
……
……
……
0
000000H
000FFFH
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GD25LD20C 64K Bytes Block Sector Architecture
Block
3
2
1
0
Sector
Address range
63
03F000H
03FFFFH
……
……
……
48
030000H
030FFFH
47
02F000H
02FFFFH
……
……
……
32
020000H
020FFFH
31
01F000H
01FFFFH
……
……
……
16
010000H
010FFFH
15
00F000H
00FFFFH
……
……
……
0
000000H
000FFFH
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4. DEVICE OPERATION
SPI Mode
Standard SPI
The GD25LD40C/20C features a serial peripheral interface on 4 signals bus: Serial Clock (SCLK), Chip Select (CS#),
Serial Data Input (SI) and Serial Data Output (SO). Both SPI bus mode 0 and 3 are supported. Input data is latched on the
rising edge of SCLK and data shifts out on the falling edge of SCLK.
Dual SPI
The GD25LD40C/20C supports Dual Output operation when using the “Dual Output Fast Read” (3BH) commands.
These commands allow data to be transferred to or from the device at twice the rate of the standard SPI. When using the
Dual Output command the SI and SO pins become bidirectional I/O pins: IO0 and O1.
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5. DATA PROTECTION
The GD25LD40C/20C provides the following data protection methods:
Write Enable (WREN) command: The WREN command is set the Write Enable Latch bit (WEL). The WEL bit will
◆
reset to 0 in the following situations:
-Power-Up
-Write Disable (WRDI)
-Write Status Register (WRSR)
-Page Program (PP)
-Sector Erase (SE) / Block Erase (BE) / Chip Erase (CE)
Software Protection Mode: The Block Protect (BP2, BP1, BP0) bits define the section of the protected memory area
◆
which is read-only and unalterable.
◆
Hardware Protection Mode: WP# goes low to protect the BP0~BP2 bits and SRP bits.
◆
Deep Power-Down Mode: In Deep Power-Down Mode, all commands are ignored except the Release from Deep
Power-Down Mode command.
Write Inhibit Voltage (VWI): Device would reset automatically when VCC is below a certain threshold VWI.
◆
Table1(a) GD25LD40C Protected area size
Status Register Content
Memory Content
BP2
BP1
BP0
Blocks
Addresses
Density
Portion
0
0
0
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
0
0
1
Sector 0 to 125
000000H-07DFFFH
504KB
Lower126/128
0
1
0
Sector 0 to 123
000000H-07BFFFH
496KB
Lower 124/128
0
1
1
Sector 0 to 119
000000H-077FFFH
480KB
Lower 120/128
1
0
0
Sector 0 to 111
000000H-06FFFFH
448KB
Lower 112/128
1
0
1
Sector 0 to 95
000000H-05FFFFH
384KB
Lower 96/128
1
1
0
Sector 0 to 63
000000H-03FFFFH
256KB
Lower 64/128
1
1
1
All
000000H-07FFFFH
512KB
ALL
Table1(b) GD25LD20C Protected area size
Status Register Content
Memory Content
BP2
BP1
BP0
Blocks
Addresses
Density
Portion
0
0
0
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
0
0
1
Sector 0 to 61
000000H-03DFFFH
248KB
Lower 62/64
0
1
0
Sector 0 to 59
000000H-03BFFFH
240KB
Lower 60/64
0
1
1
Sector 0 to 55
000000H-037FFFH
224KB
Lower 56/64
1
0
0
Sector 0 to 47
000000H-02FFFFH
192KB
Lower 48/64
1
0
1
Sector 0 to 31
000000H-01FFFFH
128KB
Lower 32/64
1
1
X
All
000000H-03FFFFH
256KB
ALL
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6. STATUS REGISTER
S7
S6
S5
S4
S3
S2
S1
S0
SRP
Reserved
Reserved
BP2
BP1
BP0
WEL
WIP
The status and control bits of the Status Register are as follows:
WIP bit.
The Write In Progress (WIP) bit indicates whether the memory is busy in program/erase/write status register progress.
When WIP bit is set to 1, it means the device is busy in program/erase/write status register progress. when WIP bit is cleared
to 0, it means the device is not in program/erase/write status register progress. The default value of WIP is 0.
WEL bit.
The Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit indicates the status of the internal Write Enable Latch. When set to 1 the internal
Write Enable Latch is set, when set to 0 the internal Write Enable Latch is reset and no Write Status Register, Program or
Erase command is accepted. The default value of WEL is 0.
BP2, BP1, BP0 bits.
The Block Protect (BP2, BP1, BP0) bits are non-volatile. They define the size of the area to be software protected
against Program and Erase commands. These bits are written with the Write Status Register (WRSR) command. When the
Block Protect (BP2, BP1, BP0) bits are set to 1, the relevant memory area (as defined in Table1).becomes protected against
Page Program (PP), Sector Erase (SE) and Block Erase (BE) commands. The Block Protect (BP2, BP1, BP0) bits can be
written provided that the Hardware Protected mode has not been set. The Chip Erase (CE) command is executed, if the
Block Protect (BP2, BP1, BP0) bits are all 0. The default value of BP2:0 are 0s.
SRP bit
The Status Register Protect (SRP) bit operates in conjunction with the Write Protect (WP#) signal. The Status Register
Write Protect (SRP) bit and Write Protect (WP#) signal set the device to the Hardware Protected mode. When the Status
Register Protect (SRP) bit is set to 1, and Write Protect (WP#) is driven Low. In this mode, the non-volatile bits of the Status
Register(SRP, BP2, BP1, BP0) become read-only bits and the Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction is not execution.
The default value of SRP is 0.
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7. COMMANDS DESCRIPTION
All commands, addresses and data are shifted in and out of the device by the host system, with the most significant
bit first. On the first rising edge of SCLK after CS# is driven low, the one-byte command code must be shifted into the device,
with the most significant bit first on SI, and each bit being latched on the rising edges of SCLK.
See Table2, every command sequence starts with a one-byte command code. Depending on the command, this might
be followed by address bytes, or data bytes, or dummy bytes. CS# must be driven high after the last bit of the command
sequence has been completed.
For the command of Read, Fast Read, Read Status Register or Release from Deep Power-Down, and Read Device
ID, the shifted-in command sequence is followed by a data-out sequence. All read instruction can be completed after any
bit of the data-out sequence is being shifted out, and then CS# must be driven high to return to deselected status.
For the command of Page Program, Sector Erase, Block Erase, Chip Erase, Write Status Register, Write Enable,
Write Disable or Deep Power-Down command, CS# must be driven high exactly at a byte boundary, which means the clock
pulse number should be an exact multiple of eight. Otherwise the command is rejected to executed. Especially for Page
Program command, if at any time the input end is not a completed byte, nothing will be written into the memory array, neither
would WEL bit be reset.
Table2. Commands
Command Name
Byte 1
Byte 2
Write Enable
Write Disable
Read Status Register
Write Status Register
Read Data
Fast Read
Dual Output
Fast Read
Page Program
Sector Erase
Block Erase(32K)
Block Erase(64K)
Chip Erase
Deep Power-Down
Release From Deep
Power-Down, And
Read Device ID
Release From Deep
Power-Down
Manufacturer/
Device ID
Read Identification
06H
04H
05H
01H
03H
0BH
3BH
(S7-S0)
S7-S0
A23-A16
A23-A16
A23-A16
A15-A8
A15-A8
A15-A8
A7-A0
A7-A0
A7-A0
(D7-D0)
dummy
dummy
(Next byte)
(D7-D0)
(D7-D0)(1)
A23-A16
A23-A16
A23-A16
A23-A16
A15-A8
A15-A8
A15-A8
A15-A8
A7-A0
A7-A0
A7-A0
A7-A0
D7-D0
Next byte
dummy
dummy
dummy
(DID7DID0)
90H
00H
00H
00H
(MID7MID0)
9FH
Read Unique ID
4BH
(MID7MID0)
00H
(JDID15JDID8)
00H
(JDID7JDID0)
00H
02H
20H
52H
D8H
C7/60 H
B9H
ABH
Byte 3
Byte 4
Byte 5
Byte 6
n-Bytes
(continuous)
(continuous)
(continuous)
(continuous)
(continuous)
ABH
NOTE:
1. Dual Output data
IO0 = (D6, D4, D2, D0)
O1 = (D7, D5, D3, D1)
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(continuous)
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TABLE OF ID DEFINATION:
GD25LD40C
Operation Code
M7-M0
ID15-ID8
ID7-ID0
9FH
C8
60
13
90H
C8
12
ABH
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Operation Code
M7-M0
ID15-ID8
ID7-ID0
9FH
C8
60
12
90H
C8
11
ABH
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7.1. Write Enable (WREN) (06H)
The Write Enable (WREN) command is for setting the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit to 1. The Write Enable Latch
(WEL) bit must be set prior to every Page Program (PP), Sector Erase (SE), Block Erase (BE), Chip Erase (CE) and Write
Status Register (WRSR) command.
The Write Enable (WREN) command sequence: CS# goes low sending the Write Enable command CS# goes
high.
Figure 1. Write Enable Sequence Diagram
CS#
SCLK
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Command
SI
06H
High-Z
SO
7.2. Write Disable (WRDI) (04H)
The Write Disable command is for resetting the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit to 0. The WEL bit is reset by following
condition: Power-up and upon completion of the Write Status Register, Page Program, Sector Erase, Block Erase and Chip
Erase commands.
The Write Disable command sequence: CS# goes lowSending the Write Disable command CS# goes high.
Figure 2. Write Disable Sequence Diagram
CS#
SCLK
SI
SO
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Command
04H
High-Z
7.3. Read Status Register (RDSR) (05H)
The Read Status Register (RDSR) command is for reading the Status Register. The Status Register may be read at
any time, even while a Program, Erase or Write Status Register cycle is in progress.
When one of these cycles is in progress, it is recommended to check the Write In Progress (WIP) bit before sending
a new command to the device. It is also possible to read the Status Register continuously. For command code “05H”, the
SO will output Status Register bits S7~S0.
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Figure 3. Read Status Register Sequence Diagram
CS#
SCLK
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
7
6
Command
SI
05H
SO
High-Z
S7~S0 out
5 4 3 2
1
MSB
0
7
6
5
S7~S0 out
4 3 2 1
0
7
MSB
7.4. Write Status Register (WRSR) (01H)
The Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction allows new values to be written to the Status Register. A Write Enable
(WREN) instruction must be executed previously to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit, before it can be accepted.
The Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction is entered by driving Chip Select (CS#) Low, followed by the instruction
code and the data byte on Serial Data Input (DI).
The Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction has no effect on S6, S5, S1 and S0 of the Status Register. S6 and S5
are always read as 0. Chip Select (CS#) must be driven High after the eighth bit of the data byte has been latched in.
Otherwise, the Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction is not executed. As soon as Chip Select (CS#) is driven High, the
self-timed Write Status Register cycle (the duration is tW) is initiated. While the Write Status Register cycle is in progress,
reading Status Register to check the Write In Progress (WIP) bit is achievable.
The Write In Progress (WIP) bit is 1 during the self-timed Write Status Register cycle, and turn to 0 on the completion
of the Write Status Register. When the cycle is completed, the Write Enable Latch (WEL) is reset to 0.
The Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction allows the user to change the values of the Block Protect (BP2, BP1,
BP0) bits, which are utilized to define the size of the read-only area.
The Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction also allows the user to set or reset the Status Register Protect (SRP)
bit in accordance with the Write Protect (WP#) signal, by setting which the device can enter into Hardware Protected Mode.
The Write Status Register (WRSR) instruction is not executed once enter into the Hardware Protected Mode.
Figure 4. Write Status Register Sequence Diagram
CS#
SCLK
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Command
SI
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Status Register in
01H
7
MSB
SO
15
6
5
4
3
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7.5. Read Data Bytes (READ) (03H)
The Read Data Bytes (READ) command is followed by a 3-byte address (A23-A0), and each bit being latched-in on
the rising edge of SCLK. Then the memory content, at that address, is shifted out on SO, and each bit being shifted out, at
a Max frequency fR, on the falling edge of SCLK. The first byte addressed can be at any location. The address is
automatically incremented to the next higher address after each byte of data is shifted out. The whole memory can, therefore,
be read with a single Read Data Bytes (READ) command. Any Read Data Bytes (READ) command, while an Erase,
Program or Write cycle is in progress, is rejected without having any effects on the cycle that is in progress.
Figure 5. Read Data Bytes Sequence Diagram
CS#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
SCLK
Command
SI
24-bit address
03H
23 22 21
2
1
0
MSB
High-Z
SO
3
MSB
7
6
5
Data Out1
4 3 2 1
Data Out2
0
7.6. Read Data Bytes At Higher Speed (Fast Read) (0BH)
The Read Data Bytes at Higher Speed (Fast Read) command is for quickly reading data out. It is followed by a 3-byte
address (A23-A0) and a dummy byte, and each bit being latched-in on the rising edge of SCLK. Then the memory content,
at that address, is shifted out on SO, and each bit being shifted out, at a Max frequency fC, on the falling edge of SCLK. The
first byte addressed can be at any location. The address is automatically incremented to the next higher address after each
byte of data is shifted out.
Figure 6. Read Data Bytes at Higher Speed Sequence Diagram
CS#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
28 29 30 31
SCLK
Command
SI
24-bit address
0BH
23 22 21
3
2
1
0
High-Z
SO
CS#
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
SCLK
Dummy Byte
SI
SO
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7 6
MSB
16
Data Out1
5 4 3 2
1
0
Data Out2
7 6 5
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7.7. Dual Output Fast Read (3BH)
The Dual Output Fast Read command is followed by 3-byte address (A23-A0) and a dummy byte, and each bit being
latched in on the rising edge of SCLK, then the memory contents are shifted out 2-bit per clock cycle from SI and SO.
The command sequence is shown in followed Figure7. The first byte addressed can be at any location. The address is
automatically incremented to the next higher address after each byte of data is shifted out.
Figure 7. Dual Output Fast Read Sequence Diagram
CS#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
28 29 30 31
SCLK
Command
SI
24-bit address
3BH
23 22 21
3
2
1
0
High-Z
SO
CS#
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
SCLK
Dummy Clocks
SI
SO
6
4
2
0
6
4
2
0
6
Data Out1
Data Out2
7 5 3 1 7 5 3 1
MSB
MSB
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7.8. Page Program (PP) (02H)
The Page Program (PP) command is for programming the memory. A Write Enable (WREN) command must
previously have been executed to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit before sending the Page Program command.
The Page Program (PP) command is entered by driving CS# Low, followed by the command code, three address
bytes and at least one data byte on SI.
If the 8 least significant address bits (A7-A0) are not all zero, all transmitted data that goes beyond the end of the
current page are programmed from the start address of the same page (from the address whose 8 least significant bits (A7A0) are all zero). CS# must be driven low for the entire duration of the sequence.
The Page Program command sequence: CS# goes low sending Page Program command 3-byte address on SI
at least 1 byte data on SI CS# goes high. The command sequence is shown in Figure8.
If more than 256 bytes are sent to the device, previously latched data are discarded and the last 256 data bytes are
guaranteed to be programmed correctly within the same page. If less than 256 data bytes are sent to device, they are
correctly programmed at the requested addresses without having any effects on the other bytes of the same page. CS#
must be driven high after the eighth bit of the last data byte has been latched in; otherwise the Page Program (PP) command
is not executed.
As soon as CS# is driven high, the self-timed Page Program cycle (whose duration is tPP) is initiated. While the Page
Program cycle is in progress, the Status Register may be read to check the value of the Write In Progress (WIP) bit. The
Write In Progress (WIP) bit is 1 during the self-timed Page Program cycle, and is 0 when it is completed. At some unspecified
time before the cycle is completed, the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset.
A Page Program (PP) command is not executed when it is applied to a page protected by the Block Protect (BP2,
BP1, BP0).
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Figure 8. Page Program Sequence Diagram
CS#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
SCLK
Command
24-bit address
23 22 21
3
2
Data Byte 1
1
0 7
MSB
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
2078
2079
2076
2077
2075
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
2072
MSB
CS#
2074
02H
2073
SI
1
0
SCLK
Data Byte 2
SI
7
6
5
4
3
Data Byte 3
2
1
0 7
6
5
4
3
2
Data Byte 256
1
MSB
MSB
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
MSB
7.9. Sector Erase (SE) (20H)
The Sector Erase (SE) command is for erasing the all data of the specific sector. A Write Enable (WREN) command
must previously have been executed to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit. The Sector Erase (SE) command is entered
by driving CS# low, followed by the command code, and 3-address byte on SI. Any address inside the sector is a valid
address for the Sector Erase (SE) command. CS# must be driven low for the entire duration of the sequence.
The Sector Erase command sequence: CS# goes low sending Sector Erase command 3-byte address on SI
CS# goes high. The command sequence is shown in Figure9. CS# must be driven high after the eighth bit of the last address
byte has been latched in; otherwise the Sector Erase (SE) command is not executed. As soon as CS# is driven high, the
self-timed Sector Erase cycle (whose duration is t SE) is initiated. While the Sector Erase cycle is in progress, the Status
Register is accessed to check the value of the Write In Progress (WIP) bit. The Write In Progress (WIP) bit is 1 during the
self-timed Sector Erase cycle, and becomes 0 when it is completed. At some unspecified time before the cycle is completed,
the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset. A Sector Erase (SE) command applied to a sector which is protected by the Block
Protect (BP2, BP1, BP0) bit (see Table1) is not executed.
Figure 9. Sector Erase Sequence Diagram
CS#
SCLK
SI
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Command
20H
8
9
29 30 31
24 Bits Address
23 22
MSB
18
2
1
0
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7.10. 32KB Block Erase (BE) (52H)
The 32KB Block Erase (BE) command is for erasing the all data of the chosen block. A Write Enable (WREN)
command must previously have been executed to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit. The 32KB Block Erase (BE)
command is entered by driving CS# low, followed by the command code, and three address bytes on SI. Any address inside
the block is a valid address for the 32KB Block Erase (BE) command. CS# must be driven low for the entire duration of the
sequence.
The 32KB Block Erase command sequence: CS# goes low sending 32KB Block Erase command 3-byte address
on SI CS# goes high. The command sequence is shown in Figure10. CS# must be driven high after the eighth bit of the
last address byte has been latched in; otherwise the 32KB Block Erase (BE) command is not executed. As soon as CS# is
driven high, the self-timed Block Erase cycle (whose duration is tBE) is initiated. While the Block Erase cycle is in progress,
the Status Register is accessed to check the value of the Write In Progress (WIP) bit. The Write In Progress (WIP) bit is 1
during the self-timed Block Erase cycle, and becomes 0 when it is completed. At some unspecified time before the cycle is
completed, the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset. A 32KB Block Erase (BE) command applied to a block which is
protected by the Block Protect (BP2, BP1, BP0) bits (see Table1) is not executed.
Figure 10. 32KB Block Erase Sequence Diagram
CS#
SCLK
SI
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Command
52H
8
9
29 30 31
24 Bits Address
23 22
MSB
2
1
0
7.11. 64KB Block Erase (BE) (D8H)
The 64KB Block Erase (BE) command is for erasing the all data of the chosen block. A Write Enable (WREN)
command must previously have been executed to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit. The 64KB Block Erase (BE)
command is entered by driving CS# low, followed by the command code, and three address bytes on SI. Any address inside
the block is a valid address for the 64KB Block Erase (BE) command. CS# must be driven low for the entire duration of the
sequence.
The 64KB Block Erase command sequence: CS# goes low sending 64KB Block Erase command 3-byte address
on SI CS# goes high. The command sequence is shown in Figure11. CS# must be driven high after the eighth bit of the
last address byte has been latched in; otherwise the 64KB Block Erase (BE) command is not executed. As soon as CS# is
driven high, the self-timed Block Erase cycle (whose duration is tBE) is initiated. While the Block Erase cycle is in progress,
the Status Register is accessed to check the value of the Write In Progress (WIP) bit. The Write In Progress (WIP) bit is 1
during the self-timed Block Erase cycle, and becomes 0 when it is completed. At some unspecified time before the cycle is
completed, the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset. A 64KB Block Erase (BE) command applied to a block which is
protected by the Block Protect (BP2, BP1, BP0) bits (see Table1) is not executed.
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Figure 11. 64KB Block Erase Sequence Diagram
CS#
SCLK
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Command
SI
29 30 31
24 Bits Address
D8H
23 22
MSB
2
1
0
7.12. Chip Erase (CE) (60/C7H)
The Chip Erase (CE) command is for erasing the all data of the chip. A Write Enable (WREN) command must
previously have been executed to set the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit .The Chip Erase (CE) command is entered by driving
CS# Low, followed by the command code on Serial Data Input (SI). CS# must be driven Low for the entire duration of the
sequence.
The Chip Erase command sequence: CS# goes low sending Chip Erase command CS# goes high. The
command sequence is shown in Figure12. CS# must be driven high after the eighth bit of the command code has been
latched in, otherwise the Chip Erase command is not executed. As soon as CS# is driven high, the self-timed Chip Erase
cycle (whose duration is tCE) is initiated. While the Chip Erase cycle is in progress, the Status Register may be read to check
the value of the Write In Progress (WIP) bit. The Write In Progress (WIP) bit is 1 during the self-timed Chip Erase cycle, and
is 0 when it is completed. At some unspecified time before the cycle is completed, the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit is reset.
The Chip Erase (CE) command is executed if the Block Protect (BP2, BP1, BP0) bits are all 0. The Chip Erase (CE)
command is not executed if any sector is under protection.
Figure 12. Chip Erase Sequence Diagram
CS#
SCLK
SI
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Command
60H or C7H
7.13. Deep Power-Down (DP) (B9H)
Executing the Deep Power-Down (DP) command is the only way to enter the lowest consumption mode (the Deep
Power-Down Mode). Unlike deselecting the device by driving CS# high, or entering into the Standby Mode (if there is no
internal cycle currently in progress), the Deep Power-Down Mode provides an extra software protection mechanism while
the device is not in active use. The only access to this mode is by executing the Deep Power-Down (DP) command. Since
in the Deep Power-Down mode, the device ignores all Write, Program and Erase commands. Once the device is in the
Deep Power-Down Mode, all commands are ignored except the Release from Deep Power-Down and Read Device ID (RDI)
command. The Release from Deep Power-Down and Read Device ID (RDI) command releases the device from Deep
Power-Down mode, also allows the Device ID of the device to be output on SO.
The Deep Power-Down Mode automatically stops at Power-Down, and the device is in the Standby Mode after PowerUp.
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The Deep Power-Down command sequence: CS# goes low sending Deep Power-Down command CS# goes
high. The command sequence is shown in Figure13. CS# must be driven high after the eighth bit of the command code has
been latched in; otherwise the Deep Power-Down (DP) command is not executed. As soon as CS# is driven high, it requires
a delay of tDP before the supply current is reduced to ICC2 and the Deep Power-Down Mode is entered. Any Deep PowerDown (DP) command, while an Erase, Program or Write cycle is in progress, is rejected without having any effects on the
cycle that is in progress.
Figure 13. Deep Power-Down Sequence Diagram
CS#
SCLK
tDP
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Command
SI
Stand-by mode Deep Power-down mode
B9H
7.14. Release from Deep Power-Down / Read Device ID (ABH)
The Release from Power-Down and Read Device ID command is a multi-purpose command, which can be used to
release the device from the Power-Down state or obtain the devices electronic identification (ID) number.
When used to release the device from the Power-Down state, the command is issued by driving the CS# pin low,
shifting the instruction code “ABH” and driving CS# high as shown in Figure14. Release from Power-Down will take the
time duration of tRES1 (See AC Characteristics) before the device will resume normal operation and other command are
accepted. The CS# pin must keep high during the tRES1 time duration.
When used only to obtain the Device ID while not in the Power-Down state, the command is initiated by driving the
CS# pin low and shifting the instruction code “ABH” followed by 3-dummy byte. The Device ID bits are then shifted out on
the falling edge of SCLK with most significant bit (MSB) first as shown in Figure15. The Device ID value for the
GD25LD40C/20C is listed in Manufacturer and Device Identification table. The Device ID can be read continuously. The
command is completed by driving CS# high.
When used to release the device from the Power-Down state and obtain the Device ID, the command is the same
as previously described, and shown in Figure15, except that after CS# is driven high it must remain high for a time
duration of tRES2 (See AC Characteristics). After this time duration the device will resume normal operation and other
command will be accepted. If the Release from Power-Down and Read Device ID command is issued while an Erase,
Program or Write cycle is in process (when WIP equal 1) the command is ignored and will not have any effects on the
current cycle.
Figure 14. Release Power-Down Sequence Diagram
CS#
SCLK
SI
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
t RES1
Command
ABH
Deep Power-down mode
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Figure 15. Release Power-Down and Read Device ID Sequence Diagram
CS#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
SCLK
Command
SI
SO
t RES2
3 Dummy Bytes
23 22
ABH
2
1
0
MSB
High-Z
7
6
Device ID
5 4 3 2
MSB
1
0
Deep Power-down Mode Stand-by Mode
7.15. Read Manufacture ID/ Device ID (REMS) (90H)
The Read Manufacturer/Device ID command is an alternative to the Release from Power-Down / Device ID command
that provides both the JEDEC assigned Manufacturer ID and the specific Device ID.
The command is initiated by driving the CS# pin low and shifting the command code “90H” followed by a 24-bit address
(A23-A0) of 000000H. After that, the Manufacturer ID and the Device ID are shifted out on the falling edge of SCLK with
most significant bit (MSB) first as shown in Figure16. If the 24-bit address is initially set to 000001H, the Device ID will be
read first.
Figure 16. Read Manufacture ID/ Device ID Sequence Diagram
CS#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
28 29 30 31
SCLK
Command
SI
90H
23 22 21
3
2
1
0
High-Z
SO
CS#
24-bit address
32
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
SCLK
SI
SO
7
6
Manufacturer ID
5 4 3 2 1
MSB
Device ID
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
MSB
7.16. Read Identification (RDID) (9FH)
The Read Identification (RDID) command allows the 8-bit manufacturer identification to be read, followed by two bytes
of device identification. The device identification indicates the memory type in the first byte, and the memory capacity of the
device in the second byte. Any Read Identification (RDID) command while an Erase or Program cycle is in progress is not
decoded, and has no effect on the cycle that is in progress. The Read Identification (RDID) command should not be issued
while the device is in Deep Power-Down Mode.
The device is first selected by driving CS# low. Then, the 8-bit command code for the command is shifted in. This is
followed by the 24-bit device identification, stored in the memory. Each bit is shifted out on the falling edge of Serial Clock.
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The command sequence is shown in Figure17. The Read Identification (RDID) command is terminated by driving CS# high
at any time during data output. When CS# is driven high, the device is in the Standby Mode. Once in the Standby Mode,
the device waits to be selected, so that it can receive, decode and execute commands.
Figure 17. Read Identification ID Sequence Diagram
CS#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
7
Manufacturer ID
6 5 4 3 2 1
SCLK
SI
9FH
Command
SO
0
MSB
CS#
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SCLK
SI
SO
7
6
5 4 3 2 1
Memory Type
JDID15-JDID8
MSB
0
7
6
MSB
5 4 3 2
Capacity
JDID7-JDID0
1
0
7.17. Read Unique ID (4BH)
The Read Unique ID command accesses a factory-set read-only 128bit number that is unique to each device. The
Unique ID can be used in conjunction with user software methods to help prevent copying or cloning of a system.
The Read Unique ID command sequence: CS# goes low sending Read Unique ID command 3-Byte Address
(000000H) Dummy Byte128bit Unique ID Out CS# goes high.
Figure 18. Read Unique ID Sequence Diagram
CS#
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
28 29 30 31
SCLK
Command
SI
24-bit address
4BH
23 22 21
3
2
1
0
High-Z
SO
CS#
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
SCLK
Dummy Byte
SI
SO
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
MSB
23
Data Out1
6 5 4 3 2
1
Data Out2
0 7 6 5
MSB
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8. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
8.1. POWER-ON TIMING
VCC
VCC(max.)
Chip Selection is not allowed
VCC(min.)
tVSL
VPWD(max.)
Full Device
Access
Allowed
tPWD
Time
Table 3. Power-Up Timing and Write Inhibit Threshold
Symbol
Parameter
Min.
tVSL
VCC (min.) to device operation
VWI
Write Inhibit Voltage
VPWD
VCC voltage needed to below VPWD for ensuring initialization will occur
tPWD
The minimum duration for ensuring initialization will occur
Max.
0.3
1
300
Unit
ms
1.55
V
0.5
V
us
8.2. INITIAL DELIVERY STATE
The device is delivered with the memory array erased: all bits are set to 1(each byte contains FFH).The Status Register
contains 00H (all Status Register bits are 0).
8.3. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Value
Ambient Operating Temperature
-40 to 85
Unit
℃
-40 to 105
-40 to 125
℃
Storage Temperature
-65 to 150
Applied Input/Output Voltage
-0.6 to VCC+0.4
V
Transient Input/Output Voltage (note: overshoot)
-2.0 to VCC+2.0
V
-0.6 to 2.5
V
VCC
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Figure 19. Maximum Negative/positive Overshoot Diagram
Maximum Negative Overshoot Waveform
20ns
Maximum Positive Overshoot Waveform
20ns
20ns
Vss
Vcc + 2.0V
Vss-2.0V
Vcc
20ns
20ns
20ns
8.4. CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Tpy
Max
Unit
Conditions
CIN
Input Capacitance
6
pF
VIN=0V
COUT
Output Capacitance
8
pF
VOUT=0V
CL
Load Capacitance
30
pF
Input Rise And Fall time
5
ns
Input Pulse Voltage
0.1VCC to 0.8VCC
V
Input Timing Reference Voltage
0.2VCC to 0.7VCC
V
Output Timing Reference Voltage
0.5VCC
V
Figure 20. Input Test Waveform and Measurement Level
Input timing reference level
0.8VCC
0.7VCC
0.1VCC
0.2VCC
Output timing reference level
AC Measurement Level
Note: Input pulse rise and fall time are