A29L004TL-90 [AMICC]

512K X 8 Bit CMOS 3.0 Volt-only, Boot Sector Flash Memory; 512K ×8位CMOS 3.0伏只,引导扇区闪存
A29L004TL-90
型号: A29L004TL-90
厂家: AMIC TECHNOLOGY    AMIC TECHNOLOGY
描述:

512K X 8 Bit CMOS 3.0 Volt-only, Boot Sector Flash Memory
512K ×8位CMOS 3.0伏只,引导扇区闪存

闪存
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A29L004 Series  
512K X 8 Bit CMOS 3.0 Volt-only,  
Boot Sector Flash Memory  
Preliminary  
Features  
nSingle power supply operation  
nTypical 100,000 program/erase cycles per sector  
n20-year data retention at 125°C  
- Reliable operation for the life of the system  
nCompatible with JEDEC-standards  
- Full voltage range: 2.7 to 3.6 volt read and write  
operations for battery-powered applications  
- Regulated voltage range: 3.0 to 3.6 volt read and write  
operations for compatibility with high performance 3.3  
volt microprocessors  
- Pinout and software compatible with single-power-  
supply Flash memory standard  
- Superior inadvertent write protection  
nAccess times:  
- 70/90 (max.)  
nCurrent:  
n
Polling and toggle bits  
Data  
- Provides a software method of detecting completion  
of program or erase operations  
- 4 mA typical active read current  
- 20 mA typical program/erase current  
- 200 nA typical CMOS standby  
nReady /  
pin (RY /  
)
BY  
BUSY  
- Provides a hardware method of detecting completion  
of program or erase operations (not available on 32-  
pin PLCC & (s)TSOP packages)  
- 200 nA Automatic Sleep Mode current  
nFlexible sector architecture  
- 16 Kbyte/ 8 KbyteX2/ 32 Kbyte/ 64 KbyteX7 sectors  
- Any combination of sectors can be erased  
- Supports full chip erase  
nErase Suspend/Erase Resume  
- Suspends a sector erase operation to read data from,  
or program data to, a non-erasing sector, then  
resumes the erase operation  
- Sector protection:  
A hardware method of protecting sectors to prevent  
any inadvertent program or erase operations within  
that sector. Temporary Sector Unprotect feature  
allows code changes in previously locked sectors  
nUnlock Bypass Program Command  
- Reduces overall programming time when issuing  
multiple program command sequence  
nTop or bottom boot block configurations available  
nEmbedded Algorithms  
nHardware reset pin (  
)
RESET  
- Hardware method to reset the device to reading array  
data (not available on 32 pin PLCC & (s)TSOP  
packages)  
nPackage options  
- 40-pin TSOP (forward type), 32-pin PLCC or (s)TSOP  
(forward type)  
- Embedded Erase algorithm will automatically erase  
the entire chip or any combination of designated  
sectors and verify the erased sectors  
- Embedded Program algorithm automatically writes  
and verifies data at specified addresses  
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Device erasure occurs by executing the proper erase  
command sequence. This initiates the Embedded Erase  
General Description  
The A29L004 is a 4Mbit, 3.0 volt-only Flash memory  
organized as 524,288 bytes of 8 bits. The 8 bits of data  
appear on I/O0 - I/O7. The A29L004 is offered in 40-pin  
TSOP, 32-pin PLCC or (s)TSOP packages. This device is  
designed to be programmed in-system with the standard  
system 3.0 volt VCC supply. Additional 12.0 volt VPP is not  
required for in-system write or erase operations. However,  
the A29L004 can also be programmed in standard EPROM  
programmers.  
The A29L004 has the first toggle bit, I/O6, which indicates  
whether an Embedded Program or Erase is in progress, or it  
is in the Erase Suspend. Besides the I/O6 toggle bit, the  
A29L004 has a second toggle bit, I/O2, to indicate whether  
the addressed sector is being selected for erase. The  
A29L004 also offers the ability to program in the Erase  
Suspend mode. The standard A29L004 offers access times  
of 70 and 90ns, allowing high-speed microprocessors to  
operate without wait states. To eliminate bus contention the  
algorithm  
-
an internal algorithm that automatically  
preprograms the array (if it is not already programmed)  
before executing the erase operation. During erase, the  
device automatically times the erase pulse widths and  
verifies proper erase margin. The Unlock Bypass mode  
facilitates faster programming times by requiring only two  
write cycles to program data instead of four.  
The host system can detect whether a program or erase  
operation is complete by observing the RY /  
available on 32-pin PLCC & (s)TSOP), or by reading the I/O7  
pin (not  
BY  
(
Polling) and I/O6 (toggle) status bits. After a program  
Data  
or erase cycle has been completed, the device is ready to  
read array data or accept another command.  
The sector erase architecture allows memory sectors to be  
erased and reprogrammed without affecting the data  
contents of other sectors. The A29L004 is fully erased when  
shipped from the factory.  
The hardware sector protection feature disables operations  
for both program and erase in any combination of the  
sectors of memory. This can be achieved via programming  
equipment.  
The Erase Suspend/Erase Resume feature enables the user  
to put erase on hold for any period of time to read data from,  
or program data to, any other sector that is not selected for  
erasure. True background erase can thus be achieved.  
device has separate chip enable (  
), write enable (  
)
WE  
CE  
and output enable (  
) controls.  
OE  
The device requires only a single 3.0 volt power supply for  
both read and write functions. Internally generated and  
regulated voltages are provided for the program and erase  
operations.  
The A29L004 is entirely software command set compatible  
with the JEDEC single-power-supply Flash standard.  
Commands are written to the command register using  
standard microprocessor write timings. Register contents  
serve as input to an internal state-machine that controls the  
erase and programming circuitry. Write cycles also internally  
latch addresses and data needed for the programming and  
erase operations. Reading data out of the device is similar to  
reading from other Flash or EPROM devices.  
The hardware  
pin terminates any operation in  
RESET  
progress and resets the internal state machine to reading  
array data (not available on 32-pin PLCC & (s)TSOP). The  
pin may be tied to the system reset circuitry. A  
RESET  
system reset would thus also reset the device, enabling the  
system microprocessor to read the boot-up firmware from the  
Flash memory.  
The device offers two power-saving features. When  
addresses have been stable for a specified amount of time,  
the device enters the automatic sleep mode. The system can  
also place the device into the standby mode. Power  
consumption is greatly reduced in both these modes.  
Device programming occurs by writing the proper program  
command sequence. This initiates the Embedded Program  
algorithm - an internal algorithm that automatically times the  
program pulse widths and verifies proper program margin.  
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Pin Configurations  
n40-pin TSOP  
A16  
1
40  
39  
38  
37  
36  
35  
34  
33  
32  
31  
30  
29  
28  
27  
26  
25  
24  
23  
22  
21  
A17  
VSS  
NC  
A15  
A14  
A13  
A12  
A11  
A9  
2
3
4
NC  
5
A10  
I/O7  
I/O6  
I/O5  
I/O4  
VCC  
VCC  
NC  
6
7
A8  
8
WE  
RESET  
NC  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
A29L004W  
RY/BY  
A18  
A7  
I/O3  
I/O2  
I/O1  
I/O0  
OE  
A6  
A5  
A4  
A3  
VSS  
CE  
A2  
A1  
A0  
nPLCC  
n32-pin TSOP (8mm X 20mm)  
n32-pin sTSOP (8mm X 14mm)  
A11  
A9  
A8  
A13  
A14  
A17  
WE  
VCC  
A18  
A16  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
32  
31  
30  
29  
28  
27  
26  
25  
24  
23  
OE  
A10  
CE  
I/O7  
I/O6  
A7  
5
29  
28  
27  
26  
A14  
A13  
A8  
I/O5  
I/O4  
I/O3  
GND  
I/O2  
A6  
A5  
6
7
A29L004V (8mm X 20mm)  
A29L004X (8mm X 14mm)  
A9  
A4  
A3  
A2  
A1  
8
A29L004L  
A15  
A12  
A7  
11  
12  
13  
22  
21  
20  
I/O1  
I/O0  
A0  
25  
24  
A11  
9
10  
11  
OE  
A6  
A5  
A4  
14  
15  
16  
19  
18  
17  
A1  
A2  
A3  
23  
22  
21  
A10  
A0  
12  
13  
CE  
I/O7  
I/O0  
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Block Diagram  
RY/BY (N/A 32-pin PLCC, (s)TSOP)  
I/O0 - I/O7  
VCC  
VSS  
Sector Switches  
Input/Output  
Buffers  
Erase Voltage  
Generator  
RESET  
(N/A 32-pin PLCC,  
(s)TSOP)  
State  
Control  
WE  
PGM Voltage  
Generator  
Command  
Register  
Chip Enable  
Output Enable  
Logic  
STB  
Data Latch  
CE  
OE  
Y-Decoder  
Y-Gating  
STB  
VCC Detector  
Timer  
A0-A18  
X-decoder  
Cell Matrix  
Pin Descriptions  
Pin No.  
Description  
A0 - A18  
Address Inputs  
I/O0 - I/O7  
Data Inputs/Outputs  
Chip Enable  
CE  
WE  
Write Enable  
Output Enable  
OE  
Hardware Reset (N/A 32-pin PLCC, (s)TSOP)  
RESET  
RY/  
Ready/  
- Output (N/A 32-pin PLCC, (s)TSOP)  
BUSY  
BY  
VSS  
Ground  
VCC  
NC  
Power Supply  
Pin not connected internally  
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Absolute Maximum Ratings*  
*Comments  
Storage Temperature Plastic Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0°C to + 70°C  
Ambient Temperature with Power Applied . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to + 70°C  
Voltage with Respect to Ground  
Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum  
Ratings" may cause permanent damage to this device.  
These are stress ratings only. Functional operation of  
this device at these or any other conditions above  
those indicated in the operational sections of these  
specification is not implied or intended. Exposure to  
the absolute maximum rating conditions for extended  
periods may affect device reliability.  
VCC (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.5V to +4.0V  
A9,  
&
(Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.5 to +12.5V  
OE RESET  
All other pins (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.5V to VCC + 0.5V  
Output Short Circuit Current (Note 3) . . . . . . . . . 200mA  
Operating Ranges  
Notes:  
Commercial (C) Devices  
1. Minimum DC voltage on input or I/O pins is -0.5V. During  
voltage transitions, input or I/O pins may undershoot  
VSS to -2.0V for periods of up to 20ns. Maximum DC  
voltage on input and I/O pins is VCC +0.5V. During  
voltage transitions, input or I/O pins may overshoot to  
VCC +2.0V for periods up to 20ns.  
Ambient Temperature (TA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +70°C  
VCC Supply Voltages  
VCC for all devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +2.7V to +3.6V  
Operating ranges define those limits between which the  
functionally of the device is guaranteed.  
2. Minimum DC input voltage on A9,  
and  
is  
-
OE  
RESET  
and  
0.5V. During voltage transitions, A9,  
OE  
RESET  
may overshoot VSS to -2.0V for periods of up to 20ns.  
Maximum DC input voltage on A9 is +12.5V which may  
overshoot to 14.0V for periods up to 20ns. (  
N/A on 32-pin PLCC & (s)TSOP)  
is  
RESET  
3. No more than one output is shorted at a time. Duration  
of the short circuit should not be greater than one  
second.  
Device Bus Operations  
execute the command. The contents of the register serve  
as inputs to the internal state machine. The state machine  
outputs dictate the function of the device. The appropriate  
device bus operations table lists the inputs and control  
levels required, and the resulting output. The following  
subsections describe each of these operations in further  
detail.  
This section describes the requirements and use of the  
device bus operations, which are initiated through the  
internal command register. The command register itself  
does not occupy any addressable memory location. The  
register is composed of latches that store the commands,  
along with the address and data information needed to  
Table 1. A29L004 Device Bus Operations  
RESET  
(N/A 32-pin PLCC, (s)TSOP)  
Operation  
A0 – A18  
I/O0 - I/O7  
WE  
CE  
OE  
Read  
Write  
CMOS Standby  
Output Disable  
Hardware Reset  
Sector Protect  
(See Note 2)  
Sector Unprotect  
(See Note 2)  
L
L
L
H
X
H
X
H
L
X
H
X
H
H
AIN  
AIN  
X
X
X
DOUT  
DIN  
High-Z  
High-Z  
High-Z  
VCC ± 0.3 V  
VCC ± 0.3 V  
L
X
H
L
Sector Address,  
A6=L, A1=H, A0=L  
Sector Address,  
A6=H, A1=H, A0=L  
L
L
X
H
H
X
L
L
X
VID  
VID  
VID  
DIN  
DIN  
DIN  
Temporary Sector  
Unprotect  
AIN  
Legend:  
L = Logic Low = VIL, H = Logic High = VIH, VID = 12.0 ± 0.5V, X = Don't Care, DIN = Data In, DOUT = Data Out, AIN = Address In  
Notes:  
1. See the “Sector Protection/Unprotection” section and Temporary Sector Unprotect for more information.  
2. This function is not available on 32-pin PLCC & (s)TSOP packages.  
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Requirements for Reading Array Data  
Program and Erase Operation Status  
To read array data from the outputs, the system must drive  
During an erase or program operation, the system may  
check the status of the operation by reading the status bits  
on I/O7 - I/O0. Standard read cycle timings and ICC read  
specifications apply. Refer to "Write Operation Status" for  
more information, and to each AC Characteristics section  
for timing diagrams.  
the  
and  
pins to VIL.  
is the power control and  
CE  
OE  
CE  
selects the device.  
is the output control and gates  
OE  
array data to the output pins.  
should remain at VIH all  
WE  
the time during read operation. The internal state machine  
is set for reading array data upon device power-up, or after  
a hardware reset. This ensures that no spurious alteration  
of the memory content occurs during the power transition.  
No command is necessary in this mode to obtain array  
data. Standard microprocessor read cycles that assert valid  
addresses on the device address inputs produce valid data  
on the device data outputs. The device remains enabled for  
read access until the command register contents are  
altered.  
Standby Mode  
When the system is not reading or writing to the device, it  
can place the device in the standby mode. In this mode,  
current consumption is greatly reduced, and the outputs are  
placed in the high impedance state, independent of the  
input.  
OE  
The device enters the CMOS standby mode when the  
CE  
See "Reading Array Data" for more information. Refer to the  
AC Read Operations table for timing specifications and to  
the Read Operations Timings diagram for the timing  
waveforms, lCC1 in the DC Characteristics table represents  
the active current specification for reading array data.  
&
pins (  
only on 32-pin PLCC & (s)TSOP  
CE  
RESET  
packages) are both held at VCC ± 0.3V. (Note that this is a  
more restricted voltage range than VIH.) If and  
CE  
RESET  
(N/A on 32-pin PLCC & (s)TSOP packages) are held at VIH,  
but not within VCC ± 0.3V, the device will be in the standby  
mode, but the standby current will be greater. The device  
requires the standard access time (tCE) before it is ready to  
read data.  
If the device is deselected during erasure or programming,  
the device draws active current until the operation is  
completed.  
Writing Commands/Command Sequences  
To write a command or command sequence (which  
includes programming data to the device and erasing  
sectors of memory), the system must drive  
and  
to  
CE  
WE  
VIL, and  
to VIH. The device features an Unlock Bypass  
OE  
ICC3 and ICC4 in the DC Characteristics tables represent the  
standby current specification.  
mode to facilitate faster programming. Once the device  
enters the Unlock Bypass mode, only two write cycles are  
required to program a byte, instead of four.  
Automatic Sleep Mode  
The “Byte Program Command Sequence” section has  
details on programming data to the device using both  
standard and Unlock Bypass command sequence. An  
erase operation can erase one sector, multiple sectors, or  
the entire device. The Sector Address Tables indicate the  
address range that each sector occupies. A "sector  
address" consists of the address inputs required to uniquely  
select a sector. See the "Command Definitions" section for  
The automatic sleep mode minimizes Flash device energy  
consumption. The device automatically enables this mode  
when addresses remain stable for tACC +30ns. The  
automatic sleep mode is independent of the  
,
and  
CE WE  
control signals. Standard address access timings  
OE  
provide new data when addresses are changed. While in  
sleep mode, output data is latched and always available to  
the system. ICC4 in the DC Characteristics table represents  
the automatic sleep mode current specification.  
details on erasing  
a sector or the entire chip, or  
suspending/resuming the erase operation.  
After the system writes the autoselect command sequence,  
the device enters the autoselect mode. The system can  
then read autoselect codes from the internal register (which  
is separate from the memory array) on I/O7 - I/O0. Standard  
read cycle timings apply in this mode. Refer to the  
"Autoselect Mode" and "Autoselect Command Sequence"  
sections for more information.  
Output Disable Mode  
When the  
input is at VIH, output from the device is  
OE  
disabled. The output pins are placed in the high impedance  
state.  
ICC2 in the DC Characteristics table represents the active  
current specification for the write mode. The "AC  
Characteristics" section contains timing specification tables  
and timing diagrams for write operations.  
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The  
pin may be tied to the system reset circuitry. A  
RESET  
: Hardware Reset Pin (N/A on 32-pin PLCC &  
(s)TSOP packages)  
RESET  
system reset would thus also reset the Flash memory,  
enabling the system to read the boot-up firmware from the  
Flash memory.  
The pin provides a hardware method of resetting  
RESET  
the device to reading array data. When the system drives  
the pin low for at least a period of tRP, the device  
If  
is asserted during a program or erase operation,  
RESET  
RESET  
the RY/  
pin remains a “0” (busy) until the internal reset  
BY  
immediately terminates any operation in progress, tristates  
all data output pins, and ignores all read/write attempts for  
operation is complete, which requires a time tREADY (during  
Embedded Algorithms). The system can thus monitor  
the duration of the  
pulse. The device also resets  
RESET  
RY/  
to determine whether the reset operation is  
BY  
complete. If  
the internal state machine to reading array data. The  
operation that was interrupted should be reinitiated once  
the device is ready to accept another command sequence,  
to ensure data integrity.  
is asserted when a program or erase  
RESET  
operation is not executing (RY/  
operation is completed within a time of tREADY (not during  
Embedded Algorithms). The system can read data tRH after  
pin is “1”), the reset  
BY  
Current is reduced for the duration of the  
pulse.  
RESET  
the  
pin return to VIH.  
RESET  
When  
is held at VSS ± 0.3V, the device draws  
RESET  
Refer to the AC Characteristics tables for  
parameters and diagram.  
RESET  
CMOS standby current (ICC4 ). If  
RESET  
not within VSS ± 0.3V, the standby current will be greater.  
is held at VIL but  
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Table 2. A29L004 Top Boot Block Sector Address Table  
Sector Size  
(Kbytes)  
Address Range  
(in hexadecimal)  
00000h - 0FFFFh  
10000h - 1FFFFh  
20000h - 2FFFFh  
30000h - 3FFFFh  
40000h - 4FFFFh  
50000h - 5FFFFh  
60000h - 6FFFFh  
70000h - 77FFFh  
78000h - 79FFFh  
7A000h - 7BFFFh  
7C000h - 7FFFFh  
Sector  
A18  
A17  
A16  
A15  
A14  
A13  
SA0  
SA1  
SA2  
SA3  
SA4  
SA5  
SA6  
SA7  
SA8  
SA9  
SA10  
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0
64  
64  
64  
64  
64  
64  
64  
32  
8
1
1
0
1
8
1
1
X
16  
Table 3. A29L004 Bottom Boot Block Sector Address Table  
Sector Size  
(Kbytes)  
Address Range  
(in hexadecimal)  
00000h - 03FFFh  
04000h - 05FFFh  
06000h - 07FFFh  
08000h - 0FFFFh  
10000h - 1FFFFh  
20000h - 2FFFFh  
30000h - 3FFFFh  
40000h - 4FFFFh  
50000h - 5FFFFh  
60000h - 6FFFFh  
70000h - 7FFFFh  
Sector  
A18  
A17  
A16  
A15  
A14  
A13  
SA0  
SA1  
SA2  
SA3  
SA4  
SA5  
SA6  
SA7  
SA8  
SA9  
SA10  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
X
0
16  
8
0
1
1
8
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
32  
64  
64  
64  
64  
64  
64  
64  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Autoselect Mode  
addition, when verifying sector protection, the sector  
address must appear on the appropriate highest order  
address bits. Refer to the corresponding Sector Address  
Tables. The Command Definitions table shows the  
remaining address bits that are don't care. When all  
necessary bits have been set as required, the  
The autoselect mode provides manufacturer and device  
identification, and sector protection verification, through  
identifier codes output on I/O7 - I/O0. This mode is  
primarily intended for programming equipment to  
automatically match a device to be programmed with its  
corresponding programming algorithm. However, the  
autoselect codes can also be accessed in-system  
through the command register.  
When using programming equipment, the autoselect  
mode requires VID (11.5V to 12.5 V) on address pin A9.  
Address pins A6, A1, and A0 must be as shown in  
Autoselect Codes (High Voltage Method) table. In  
programming  
equipment  
may  
then  
read  
the  
corresponding identifier code on I/O7 - I/O0.To access the  
autoselect codes in-system, the host system can issue  
the autoselect command via the command register, as  
shown in the Command Definitions table. This method  
does not require VID. See "Command Definitions" for  
details on using the autoselect mode.  
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Table 4. A29L004 Autoselect Codes (High Voltage Method)  
Description  
A18 A12  
to to  
A13 A10  
A9  
A8  
to  
A7  
X
A6  
A5  
to  
A2  
X
A1  
A0  
I/O7  
to  
WE  
CE  
OE  
I/O0  
37h  
Manufacturer ID: AMIC  
Device ID: A29L004  
L
L
L
L
H
H
X
X
X
X
VID  
VID  
L
L
L
L
L
X
X
H
34h  
(Top Boot Block)  
Device ID: A29L004  
(Bottom Boot Block)  
B5h  
7Fh  
L
L
L
L
H
H
X
X
X
X
VID  
VID  
X
X
L
L
X
X
L
H
H
Continuation ID  
H
01h  
(protected)  
Sector Protection Verification  
L
L
H
SA  
X
VID  
X
L
X
H
L
00h  
(unprotected)  
L=Logic Low= VIL, H=Logic High=VIH, SA=Sector Address, X=Don’t Care.  
Note: The autoselect codes may also be accessed in-system via command sequences.  
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Sector Protection/Unprotection  
Temporary Sector Unprotect (N/A on 32-pin PLCC &  
(s)TSOP packages)  
The hardware sector protection feature disables both  
program and erase operations in any sector. The hardware  
sector unprotection feature re-enables both program and  
erase operations in previously protected sectors.  
It is possible to determine whether a sector is protected or  
unprotected. See “Autoselect Mode” for details.  
This feature allows temporary unprotection of previous  
protected sectors to change data in-system. The Sector  
Unprotect mode is activated by setting the  
pin to VID.  
RESET  
During this mode, formerly protected sectors can be  
programmed or erased by selecting the sector addresses.  
Sector protection / unprotection can be implemented via two  
methods. The primary method requires VID on the  
Once VID is removed from the  
pin, all the previously  
RESET  
protected sectors are protected again. Figure 1 shows the  
algorithm, and the Temporary Sector Unprotect diagram  
shows the timing waveforms, for this feature.  
pin only (N/A on 32-pin PLCC & (s)TSOP packages),  
RESET  
and can be implemented either in-system or via programming  
equipment. Figure 2 shows the algorithm and the Sector  
Protect / Unprotect Timing Diagram illustrates the timing  
waveforms for this feature. This method uses standard  
microprocessor bus cycle timing. For sector unprotect, all  
unprotected sectors must first be protected prior to the first  
sector unprotect write cycle. The alternate method must be  
implemented using programming equipment. The procedure  
requires a high voltage (VID) on address pin A9 and the  
control pins.  
START  
RESET = VID  
(Note 1)  
The device is shipped with all sectors unprotected.  
It is possible to determine whether a sector is protected or  
unprotected. See "Autoselect Mode" for details.  
Perform Erase or  
Program Operations  
Hardware Data Protection  
The requirement of command unlocking sequence for  
programming or erasing provides data protection against  
inadvertent writes (refer to the Command Definitions table).  
In addition, the following hardware data protection measures  
prevent accidental erasure or programming, which might  
otherwise be caused by spurious system level signals during  
VCC power-up transitions, or from system noise. The device is  
powered up to read array data to avoid accidentally writing  
data to the array.  
RESET = VIH  
Temporary Sector  
Unprotect  
Write Pulse "Glitch" Protection  
Completed (Note 2)  
Noise pulses of less than 5ns (typical) on  
do not initiate a write cycle.  
,
or  
OE CE  
WE  
Notes:  
Logical Inhibit  
1. All protected sectors unprotected.  
2. All previously protected sectors are protected once again.  
Write cycles are inhibited by holding any one of  
=VIL,  
OE  
CE  
= VIH or  
= VIH. To initiate a write cycle,  
and  
CE  
WE  
Figure 1. Temporary Sector Unprotect Operation  
must be a logical zero while  
is a logical one.  
OE  
WE  
Power-Up Write Inhibit  
If  
=
= VIL and  
= VIH during power up, the  
OE  
WE  
device does not accept commands on the rising edge of  
. The internal state machine is automatically reset to  
CE  
WE  
reading array data on the initial power-up.  
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START  
START  
Protect all sectors:  
The indicated portion of  
the sector protect  
PLSCNT=1  
PLSCNT=1  
algorithm must be  
performed for all  
RESET=V ID  
Wait 1 us  
RESET=V ID  
Wait 1 us  
unprotected sectors prior  
to issuing the first sector  
unprotect address  
No  
No  
No  
Temporary Sector  
Unprotect Mode  
First Write  
Cycle=60h?  
First Write  
Cycle=60h?  
Temporary Sector  
Unprotect Mode  
Yes  
Yes  
Set up sector  
address  
All sectors  
protected?  
Sector Protect  
Write 60h to sector  
address with A6=0,  
A1=1, A0=0  
Yes  
Set up first sector  
address  
Sector Unprotect:  
Write 60h to sector  
address with A6=1,  
A1=1, A0=0  
Wait 150 us  
Verify Sector  
Protect: Write 40h  
to sector address  
with A6=0, A1=1,  
A0=0  
Reset  
PLSCNT=1  
Increment  
PLSCNT  
Wait 15 ms  
Verify Sector  
Unprotect : Write  
40h to sector  
address with A6=1,  
A1=1, A0=0  
Read from  
sector address  
with A6=0,  
Increment  
PLSCNT  
A1=1, A0=0  
No  
Read from sector  
address with A6=1,  
A1=1, A0=0  
No  
PLSCNT  
=25?  
Data=01h?  
Yes  
No  
Set up  
next sector  
address  
Yes  
No  
PLSCNT=  
1000?  
Yes  
Data=00h?  
Yes  
Protect another  
sector?  
Device failed  
Yes  
No  
Remove V ID  
from RESET  
No  
Last sector  
verified?  
Device failed  
Write reset  
command  
Yes  
Remove V ID  
from RESET  
Sector Protect  
complete  
Sector Protect  
Algorithm  
Sector Unprotect  
Algorithm  
Write reset  
Command  
Sector Unprotect  
complete  
Figure 2. In-System Sector Protect/Unprotect Algorithms  
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Command Definitions  
Autoselect Command Sequence  
Writing specific address and data commands or sequences  
into the command register initiates device operations. The  
Command Definitions table defines the valid register  
command sequences. Writing incorrect address and data  
values or writing them in the improper sequence resets the  
device to reading array data.  
The autoselect command sequence allows the host system to  
access the manufacturer and devices codes, and determine  
whether or not a sector is protected. The Command Definitions  
table shows the address and data requirements. This method  
is an alternative to that shown in the Autoselect Codes (High  
Voltage Method) table, which is intended for PROM  
programmers and requires VID on address bit A9.  
The autoselect command sequence is initiated by writing two  
unlock cycles, followed by the autoselect command. The  
device then enters the autoselect mode, and the system may  
read at any address any number of times, without initiating  
another command sequence.  
All addresses are latched on the falling edge of  
or  
,
CE  
WE  
whichever happens later. All data is latched on the rising edge  
of or , whichever happens first. Refer to the  
WE  
CE  
appropriate timing diagrams in the "AC Characteristics"  
section.  
A read cycle at address XX00h retrieves the manufacturer  
code and another read cycle at XX03h retrieves the  
continuation code. A read cycle at address XX01h returns the  
device code. A read cycle containing a sector address (SA)  
and the address 02h in returns 01h if that sector is protected,  
or 00h if it is unprotected. Refer to the Sector Address tables  
for valid sector addresses.  
Reading Array Data  
The device is automatically set to reading array data after  
device power-up. No commands are required to retrieve data.  
The device is also ready to read array data after completing  
an Embedded Program or Embedded Erase algorithm. After  
the device accepts an Erase Suspend command, the device  
enters the Erase Suspend mode. The system can read array  
data using the standard read timings, except that if it reads at  
an address within erase-suspended sectors, the device  
The system must write the reset command to exit the  
autoselect mode and return to reading array data.  
Byte Program Command Sequence  
outputs status data. After completing  
a programming  
operation in the Erase Suspend mode, the system may once  
again read array data with the same exception. See "Erase  
Suspend/Erase Resume Commands" for more information on  
this mode.  
The system must issue the reset command to re-enable the  
device for reading array data if I/O5 goes high, or while in the  
autoselect mode. See the "Reset Command" section, next.  
See also "Requirements for Reading Array Data" in the  
"Device Bus Operations" section for more information. The  
Read Operations table provides the read parameters, and  
Read Operation Timings diagram shows the timing diagram.  
Programming is a four-bus-cycle operation. The program  
command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock write  
cycles, followed by the program set-up command. The  
program address and data are written next, which in turn  
initiate the Embedded Program algorithm. The system is not  
required to provide further controls or timings. The device  
automatically provides internally generated program pulses  
and verify the programmed cell margin. Table 5 shows the  
address and data requirements for the byte program command  
sequence.  
When the Embedded Program algorithm is complete, the  
device then returns to reading array data and addresses are  
longer latched. The system can determine the status of the  
Reset Command  
Writing the reset command to the device resets the device to  
reading array data. Address bits are don't care for this  
command. The reset command may be written between the  
sequence cycles in an erase command sequence before  
erasing begins. This resets the device to reading array data.  
Once erasure begins, however, the device ignores reset  
commands until the operation is complete.  
The reset command may be written between the sequence  
cycles in a program command sequence before programming  
begins. This resets the device to reading array data (also  
applies to programming in Erase Suspend mode). Once  
programming begins, however, the device ignores reset  
commands until the operation is complete.  
program operation by using I/O7, I/O6, or RY/  
PLCC & (s)TSOP packages). See “Write Operation Status” for  
information on these status bits.  
(N/A on 32-pin  
BY  
Any commands written to the device during the Embedded  
Program Algorithm are ignored. Note that a hardware reset  
immediately terminates the programming operation. The Byte  
Program command sequence should be reinitiated once the  
device has reset to reading array data, to ensure data integrity.  
Programming is allowed in any sequence and across sector  
boundaries. A bit cannot be programmed from a “0” back to a  
“1”. Attempting to do so may halt the operation and set I/O5 to  
“1”, or cause the  
Polling algorithm to indicate the  
Data  
operation was successful. However, a succeeding read will  
show that the data is still “0”. Only erase operations can  
convert a “0” to a “1”.  
The reset command may be written between the sequence  
cycles in an autoselect command sequence. Once in the  
autoselect mode, the reset command must be written to  
return to reading array data (also applies to autoselect during  
Erase Suspend).  
If I/O5 goes high during a program or erase operation, writing  
the reset command returns the device to reading array data  
(also applies during Erase Suspend).  
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During the unlock bypass mode, only the Unlock Bypass  
Program and Unlock Bypass Reset commands are valid. To  
exit the unlock bypass mode, the system must issue the two-  
cycle unlock bypass reset command sequence. The first cycle  
must contain the data 90h; the second cycle the data 00h.  
Addresses are don’t care for both cycle. The device returns to  
reading array data.  
Figure 3 illustrates the algorithm for the program operation.  
See the Erase/Program Operations in “AC Characteristics” for  
parameters, and to Program Operation Timings for timing  
diagrams.  
START  
Write Program  
Command  
Sequence  
Data Poll  
from System  
Chip Erase Command Sequence  
Embedded  
Program  
algorithm in  
progress  
Chip erase is a six-bus-cycle operation. The chip erase  
command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock cycles,  
followed by a set-up command. Two additional unlock write  
cycles are then followed by the chip erase command, which in  
turn invokes the Embedded Erase algorithm. The device does  
not require the system to preprogram prior to erase. The  
Embedded Erase algorithm automatically preprograms and  
verifies the entire memory for an all zero data pattern prior to  
electrical erase. The system is not required to provide any  
controls or timings during these operations. The Command  
Definitions table shows the address and data requirements for  
the chip erase command sequence.  
Verify Data ?  
Yes  
No  
Any commands written to the chip during the Embedded  
Erase algorithm are ignored. The system can determine the  
status of the erase operation by using I/O7, I/O6, or I/O2. See  
"Write Operation Status" for information on these status bits.  
When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the device  
returns to reading array data and addresses are no longer  
latched.  
Figure 4 illustrates the algorithm for the erase operation. See  
the Erase/Program Operations tables in "AC Characteristics"  
for parameters, and to the Chip/Sector Erase Operation  
Timings for timing waveforms.  
Increment Address  
Last Address ?  
Yes  
Programming  
Completed  
Note : See the appropriate Command Definitions table for  
program command sequence.  
Sector Erase Command Sequence  
Sector erase is a six-bus-cycle operation. The sector erase  
command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock cycles,  
followed by a set-up command. Two additional unlock write  
cycles are then followed by the address of the sector to be  
erased, and the sector erase command. The Command  
Definitions table shows the address and data requirements for  
the sector erase command sequence.  
The device does not require the system to preprogram the  
memory prior to erase. The Embedded Erase algorithm  
automatically programs and verifies the sector for an all zero  
data pattern prior to electrical erase. The system is not  
required to provide any controls or timings during these  
operations.  
After the command sequence is written, a sector erase time-  
out of 50ms begins. During the time-out period, additional  
sector addresses and sector erase commands may be written.  
Loading the sector erase buffer may be done in any  
sequence, and the number of sectors may be from one sector  
to all sectors. The time between these additional cycles must  
be less than 50ms, otherwise the last address and command  
might not be accepted, and erasure may begin. It is  
recommended that processor interrupts be disabled during  
this time to ensure all commands are accepted. The interrupts  
Figure 3. Program Operation  
Unlock Bypass Command Sequence  
The unlock bypass feature allows the system to program  
bytes or words to the device faster than using the standard  
program command sequence. The unlock bypass command  
sequence is initiated by first writing two unlock cycles. This is  
followed by a third write cycle containing the unlock bypass  
command, 20h. The device then enters the unlock bypass  
mode.  
A two-cycle unlock bypass program command  
sequence is all that is required to program in this mode. The  
first cycle in this sequence contains the unlock bypass  
program command, A0h; the second cycle contains the  
program address and data. Additional data is programmed in  
the same manner. This mode dispenses with the initial two  
unlock cycles required in the standard program command  
sequence, resulting in faster total programming time. Table 5  
shows the requirements for the command sequence.  
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can be re-enabled after the last Sector Erase command is  
written. If the time between additional sector erase commands  
can be assumed to be less than 50ms, the system need not  
monitor I/O3. Any command other than Sector Erase or Erase  
Suspend during the time-out period resets the device to  
reading array data. The system must rewrite the command  
sequence and any additional sector addresses and  
commands.  
After an erase-suspended program operation is complete, the  
system can once again read array data within non-suspended  
sectors. The system can determine the status of the program  
operation using the I/O7 or I/O6 status bits, just as in the  
standard program operation. See "Write Operation Status" for  
more information.  
The system may also write the autoselect command  
sequence when the device is in the Erase Suspend mode.  
The device allows reading autoselect codes even at  
addresses within erasing sectors, since the codes are not  
stored in the memory array. When the device exits the  
autoselect mode, the device reverts to the Erase Suspend  
mode, and is ready for another valid operation. See  
"Autoselect Command Sequence" for more information.  
The system must write the Erase Resume command (address  
bits are "don't care") to exit the erase suspend mode and  
continue the sector erase operation. Further writes of the  
Resume command are ignored. Another Erase Suspend  
command can be written after the device has resumed  
erasing.  
The system can monitor I/O3 to determine if the sector erase  
timer has timed out. (See the " I/O3: Sector Erase Timer"  
section.) The time-out begins from the rising edge of the final  
pulse in the command sequence.  
WE  
Once the sector erase operation has begun, only the Erase  
Suspend command is valid. All other commands are ignored.  
When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the device  
returns to reading array data and addresses are no longer  
latched. The system can determine the status of the erase  
operation by using I/O7, I/O6, or I/O2. Refer to "Write  
Operation Status" for information on these status bits.  
4 illustrates the algorithm for the erase operation. Refer to the  
Erase/Program Operations tables in the "AC Characteristics"  
section for parameters, and to the Sector Erase Operations  
Timing diagram for timing waveforms.  
START  
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume Commands  
The Erase Suspend command allows the system to interrupt  
a sector erase operation and then read data from, or program  
data to, any sector not selected for erasure. This command is  
valid only during the sector erase operation, including the  
50ms time-out period during the sector erase command  
sequence. The Erase Suspend command is ignored if written  
during the chip erase operation or Embedded Program  
algorithm. Writing the Erase Suspend command during the  
Sector Erase time-out immediately terminates the time-out  
period and suspends the erase operation. Addresses are  
"don't cares" when writing the Erase Suspend command.  
When the Erase Suspend command is written during a sector  
erase operation, the device requires a maximum of 20ms to  
suspend the erase operation. However, when the Erase  
Suspend command is written during the sector erase time-  
out, the device immediately terminates the time-out period  
and suspends the erase operation.  
Write Erase  
Command  
Sequence  
Data Poll  
from System  
Embedded  
Erase  
algorithm in  
progress  
No  
Data = FFh ?  
Yes  
After the erase operation has been suspended, the system  
can read array data from or program data to any sector not  
selected for erasure. (The device "erase suspends" all sectors  
selected for erasure.) Normal read and write timings and  
command definitions apply. Reading at any address within  
erase-suspended sectors produces status data on I/O7 - I/O0.  
The system can use I/O7, or I/O6 and I/O2 together, to  
determine if a sector is actively erasing or is erase-  
suspended. See "Write Operation Status" for information on  
these status bits.  
Erasure Completed  
Note :  
1. See the appropriate Command Definitions table for erase  
command sequences.  
2. See "I/O3 : Sector Erase Timer" for more information.  
Figure 4. Erase Operation  
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Table 5. A29L004 Command Definitions  
Bus Cycles (Notes 2 - 5)  
Third Fourth  
Addr Data Addr Data Addr Data Addr Data Addr Data Addr Data  
RA RD  
Command Sequence  
(Note 1)  
First  
Second  
Fifth  
Sixth  
Read (Note 6)  
Reset (Note 7)  
Manufacturer ID  
1
1
4
XXX F0  
555 AA  
2AA 55  
2AA 55  
555  
555  
90 X00  
37  
34  
Device ID,  
4
555 AA  
90  
X01  
Top Boot Block  
Device ID,  
4
4
555 AA  
555 AA  
2AA  
55  
555  
90  
X01  
X03  
B5  
7F  
Bottom Boot Block  
Continuation ID  
2AA 55  
555 90  
555 90  
Sector Protect Verify  
(Note 9)  
(SA) XX00  
4
555 AA  
555 AA  
2AA 55  
X02  
PA  
XX01  
PD  
Program  
4
3
2AA 55  
2AA 55  
555 A0  
555 20  
Unlock Bypass  
555  
AA  
Unlock Bypass Program (Note 10)  
Unlock Bypass Reset (Note 11)  
Chip Erase  
2
2
6
6
XXX A0  
XXX 90  
555 AA  
PA  
PD  
00  
XXX  
2AA 55  
2AA 55  
555 80  
555  
AA  
2AA 55  
2AA 55  
555  
SA  
10  
30  
Sector Erase  
555  
AA  
555  
80  
555 AA  
Erase Suspend (Note 12)  
Erase Resume (Note 13)  
1
1
XXX B0  
XXX 30  
Legend:  
X = Don't care  
RA = Address of the memory location to be read.  
RD = Data read from location RA during read operation.  
PA = Address of the memory location to be programmed. Addresses latch on the falling edge of the  
whichever happens later.  
or  
pulse,  
CE  
WE  
PD = Data to be programmed at location PA. Data latches on the rising edge of  
or  
pulse, whichever happens first.  
CE  
WE  
SA = Address of the sector to be verified (in autoselect mode) or erased. Address bits A18 - A13 select a unique sector.  
Note:  
1. See Table 1 for description of bus operations.  
2. All values are in hexadecimal.  
3. Except when reading array or autoselect data, all bus cycles are write operation.  
4. Address bits A18 - A11 are don't cares for unlock and command cycles, unless SA or PA required.  
5. No unlock or command cycles required when reading array data.  
6. The Reset command is required to return to reading array data when device is in the autoselect mode, or if I/O5 goes high  
(while the device is providing status data).  
7. The fourth cycle of the autoselect command sequence is a read cycle.  
8. The data is 00h for an unprotected sector and 01h for a protected sector. See “Autoselect Command Sequence” for more  
information.  
9. The Unlock Bypass command is required prior to the Unlock Bypass Program command.  
10. The Unlock Bypass Reset command is required to return to reading array data when the device is in the unlock bypass  
mode.  
11. The system may read and program in non-erasing sectors, or enter the autoselect mode, when in the Erase Suspend mode.  
12. The Erase Resume command is valid only during the Erase Suspend mode.  
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Write Operation Status  
Several bits, I/O2, I/O3, I/O5, I/O6, I/O7, RY/  
in the A29L004 to determine the status of a write operation  
are provided  
BY  
START  
(RY/ pin is not available on 32-pin PLCC & (s)TSOP  
BY  
packages). Table 6 and the following subsections describe  
the functions of these status bits. I/O7, I/O6 and RY/  
each offer a method for determining whether a program or  
erase operation is complete or in progress. These three bits  
are discussed first.  
BY  
Read I/O7-I/O0  
Address = VA  
I/O7:  
Polling  
Data  
Yes  
The  
Polling bit, I/O7, indicates to the host system  
Data  
I/O7 = Data ?  
No  
whether an Embedded Algorithm is in progress or  
completed, or whether the device is in Erase Suspend.  
Polling is valid after the rising edge of the final  
Data  
pulse in the program or erase command sequence.  
WE  
During the Embedded Program algorithm, the device  
outputs on I/O7 the complement of the datum programmed  
to I/O7. This I/O7 status also applies to programming during  
Erase Suspend. When the Embedded Program algorithm is  
complete, the device outputs the datum programmed to  
I/O7. The system must provide the program address to read  
valid status information on I/O7. If a program address falls  
No  
I/O5 = 1?  
Yes  
within a protected sector,  
Polling on I/O7 is active for  
Data  
approximately 2ms, then the device returns to reading array  
data.  
Read I/O7 - I/O0  
Address = VA  
During the Embedded Erase algorithm,  
Polling  
Data  
produces a "0" on I/O7. When the Embedded Erase  
algorithm is complete, or if the device enters the Erase  
Suspend mode,  
Polling produces a "1" on I/O7.This is  
Data  
Yes  
analogous to the complement/true datum output described  
for the Embedded Program algorithm: the erase function  
changes all the bits in a sector to "1"; prior to this, the  
device outputs the "complement," or "0." The system must  
provide an address within any of the sectors selected for  
erasure to read valid status information on I/O7.  
I/O7 = Data ?  
No  
After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors  
selected for erasing are protected,  
Polling on I/O7 is  
Data  
FAIL  
PASS  
active for approximately 100ms, then the device returns to  
reading array data. If not all selected sectors are protected,  
the Embedded Erase algorithm erases the unprotected  
sectors, and ignores the selected sectors that are  
protected.  
When the system detects I/O7 has changed from the  
complement to true data, it can read valid data at I/O7 - I/O0  
on the following read cycles. This is because I/O7 may  
change asynchronously with I/O0 - I/O6 while Output Enable  
Note :  
1. VA = Valid address for programming. During a sector  
erase operation, a valid address is an address within any  
sector selected for erasure. During chip erase, a valid  
address is any non-protected sector address.  
2. I/O7 should be rechecked even if I/O5 = "1" because  
I/O7 may change simultaneously with I/O5.  
(
) is asserted low. The  
Polling Timings (During  
Data  
OE  
Embedded Algorithms) in the "AC Characteristics" section  
illustrates this. Table 6 shows the outputs for Polling  
Data  
Polling algorithm.  
Figure 5. Data Polling Algorithm  
on I/O7. Figure 5 shows the  
Data  
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I/O2: Toggle Bit II  
RY/  
: Read/  
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Busy  
BY  
packages)  
The "Toggle Bit II" on I/O2, when used with I/O6, indicates  
whether a particular sector is actively erasing (that is, the  
Embedded Erase algorithm is in progress), or whether that  
sector is erase-suspended. Toggle Bit II is valid after the  
The RY/  
is a dedicated, open-drain output pin that  
BY  
indicates whether an Embedded algorithm is in progress or  
complete. The RY/ status is valid after the rising edge of  
BY  
pulse in the command sequence. Since  
rising edge of the final  
I/O2 toggles when the system reads at addresses within  
pulse in the command sequence.  
WE  
the final  
WE  
those sectors that have been selected for erasure. (The  
RY/  
is an open-drain output, several RY/  
pins can be  
BY  
BY  
system may use either  
or  
to control the read  
CE  
OE  
tied together in parallel with a pull-up resistor to VCC.  
If the output is low (Busy), the device is actively erasing or  
programming. (This includes programming in the Erase  
Suspend mode.) If the output is high (Ready), the device is  
ready to read array data (including during the Erase  
Suspend mode), or is in the standby mode.  
cycles.) But I/O2 cannot distinguish whether the sector is  
actively erasing or is erase-suspended. I/O6, by comparison,  
indicates whether the device is actively erasing, or is in  
Erase Suspend, but cannot distinguish which sectors are  
selected for erasure. Thus, both status bits are required for  
sector and mode information. Refer to Table 6 to compare  
outputs for I/O2 and I/O6.  
Figure 6 shows the toggle bit algorithm in flowchart form,  
and the section " I/O2: Toggle Bit II" explains the algorithm.  
See also the " I/O6: Toggle Bit I" subsection. Refer to the  
Toggle Bit Timings figure for the toggle bit timing diagram.  
The I/O2 vs. I/O6 figure shows the differences between I/O2  
and I/O6 in graphical form.  
Table 6 shows the outputs for RY/  
. Refer to “  
RESET  
BY  
Timings”, “Timing Waveforms for Program Operation” and  
“Timing Waveforms for Chip/Sector Erase Operation” for  
more information.  
I/O6: Toggle Bit I  
Toggle Bit I on I/O6 indicates whether an Embedded  
Program or Erase algorithm is in progress or complete, or  
whether the device has entered the Erase Suspend mode.  
Toggle Bit I may be read at any address, and is valid after  
Reading Toggle Bits I/O6, I/O2  
Refer to Figure 6 for the following discussion. Whenever the  
system initially begins reading toggle bit status, it must read  
I/O7 - I/O0 at least twice in a row to determine whether a  
toggle bit is toggling. Typically, a system would note and  
store the value of the toggle bit after the first read. After the  
second read, the system would compare the new value of  
the toggle bit with the first. If the toggle bit is not toggling,  
the device has completed the program or erase operation.  
The system can read array data on I/O7 - I/O0 on the  
following read cycle.  
However, if after the initial two read cycles, the system  
determines that the toggle bit is still toggling, the system  
also should note whether the value of I/O5 is high (see the  
section on I/O5). If it is, the system should then determine  
again whether the toggle bit is toggling, since the toggle bit  
may have stopped toggling just as I/O5 went high. If the  
toggle bit is no longer toggling, the device has successfully  
completed the program or erase operation. If it is still  
toggling, the device did not complete the operation  
successfully, and the system must write the reset command  
to return to reading array data.  
the rising edge of the final  
sequence (prior to the program or erase operation), and  
during the sector erase time-out.  
During an Embedded Program or Erase algorithm operation,  
successive read cycles to any address cause I/O6 to toggle.  
pulse in the command  
WE  
(The system may use either  
or  
to control the read  
CE  
OE  
cycles.) When the operation is complete, I/O6 stops toggling.  
After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors  
selected for erasing are protected, I/O6 toggles for  
approximately 100ms, then returns to reading array data. If  
not all selected sectors are protected, the Embedded Erase  
algorithm erases the unprotected sectors, and ignores the  
selected sectors that are protected.  
The system can use I/O6 and I/O2 together to determine  
whether a sector is actively erasing or is erase-suspended.  
When the device is actively erasing (that is, the Embedded  
Erase algorithm is in progress), I/O6 toggles. When the  
device enters the Erase Suspend mode, I/O6 stops toggling.  
However, the system must also use I/O2 to determine which  
sectors are erasing or erase-suspended. Alternatively, the  
The remaining scenario is that the system initially  
determines that the toggle bit is toggling and I/O5 has not  
gone high. The system may continue to monitor the toggle  
bit and I/O5 through successive read cycles, determining the  
status as described in the previous paragraph. Alternatively,  
it may choose to perform other system tasks. In this case,  
the system must start at the beginning of the algorithm when  
it returns to determine the status of the operation (top of  
Figure 6).  
system can use I/O7 (see the subsection on " I/O7 :  
Polling").  
Data  
If a program address falls within a protected sector, I/O6  
toggles for approximately 2ms after the program command  
sequence is written, then returns to reading array data.  
I/O6 also toggles during the erase-suspend-program mode,  
and stops toggling once the Embedded Program algorithm  
is complete.  
The Write Operation Status table shows the outputs for  
Toggle Bit I on I/O6. Refer to Figure 6 for the toggle bit  
algorithm, and to the Toggle Bit Timings figure in the "AC  
Characteristics" section for the timing diagram. The I/O2 vs.  
I/O6 figure shows the differences between I/O2 and I/O6 in  
graphical form. See also the subsection on " I/O2: Toggle Bit II".  
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I/O5: Exceeded Timing Limits  
I/O5 indicates whether the program or erase time has  
exceeded a specified internal pulse count limit. Under these  
conditions I/O5 produces a "1." This is a failure condition  
that indicates the program or erase cycle was not  
successfully completed.  
START  
The I/O5 failure condition may appear if the system tries to  
program a "1 "to a location that is previously programmed to  
"0." Only an erase operation can change a "0" back to a "1."  
Under this condition, the device halts the operation, and  
when the operation has exceeded the timing limits, I/O5  
produces a "1."  
Read I/O7-I/O0  
Read I/O7-I/O0  
(Note 1)  
No  
Under both these conditions, the system must issue the  
reset command to return the device to reading array data.  
I/O3: Sector Erase Timer  
After writing a sector erase command sequence, the  
system may read I/O3 to determine whether or not an erase  
operation has begun. (The sector erase timer does not  
apply to the chip erase command.) If additional sectors are  
selected for erasure, the entire time-out also applies after  
each additional sector erase command. When the time-out  
is complete, I/O3 switches from "0" to "1." The system may  
ignore I/O3 if the system can guarantee that the time  
between additional sector erase commands will always be  
less than 50ms. See also the "Sector Erase Command  
Sequence" section.  
Toggle Bit  
= Toggle ?  
Yes  
I/O5 = 1?  
Yes  
No  
After the sector erase command sequence is written, the  
Read I/O7 - I/O0  
system should read the status on I/O7 (  
Polling) or  
Data  
(Notes 1,2)  
Twice  
I/O6 (Toggle Bit I) to ensure the device has accepted the  
command sequence, and then read I/O3. If I/O3 is "1", the  
internally controlled erase cycle has begun; all further  
commands (other than Erase Suspend) are ignored until  
the erase operation is complete. If I/O3 is "0", the device will  
accept additional sector erase commands. To ensure the  
command has been accepted, the system software should  
check the status of I/O3 prior to and following each  
subsequent sector erase command. If I/O3 is high on the  
second status check, the last command might not have  
been accepted. Table 6 shows the outputs for I/O3.  
No  
Toggle Bit  
= Toggle ?  
Yes  
Program/Erase  
Operation Not  
Commplete, Write  
Reset Command  
Program/Erase  
Operation Complete  
Notes :  
1. Read toggle bit twice to determine whether or not it is  
toggling. See text.  
2. Recheck toggle bit because it may stop toggling as I/O5  
changes to "1". See text.  
Figure 6. Toggle Bit Algorithm  
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Table 6. Write Operation Status  
I/O7  
I/O6  
I/O5  
I/O3  
I/O2  
RY/  
BY  
Operation  
(Note 1)  
(Note 2)  
(Note 1)  
(N/A on 32-pin PLCC  
& (s)TSOP packages)  
Standard  
Mode  
Embedded Program Algorithm  
Toggle  
Toggle  
No  
toggle  
0
N/A  
No  
toggle  
0
I/O7  
0
Embedded Erase Algorithm  
Reading within Erase  
0
0
1
Toggle  
0
1
Erase  
1
N/A  
Toggle  
Suspend Suspended Sector  
Mode  
Reading within Non-Erase  
Suspended Sector  
Data  
I/O7  
Data  
Data  
0
Data  
N/A  
Data  
N/A  
1
0
Erase-Suspend-Program  
Toggle  
Notes:  
1. I/O7 and I/O2 require a valid address when reading status information. Refer to the appropriate subsection for further  
details.  
2. I/O5 switches to “1” when an Embedded Program or Embedded Erase operation has exceeded the maximum timing  
limits. See “I/O5: Exceeded Timing Limits” for more information.  
Maximum Negative Input Overshoot  
20ns  
20ns  
+0.8V  
-0.5V  
-2.0V  
20ns  
Maximum Positive Input Overshoot  
20ns  
VCC+2.0V  
VCC+0.5V  
2.0V  
20ns  
20ns  
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CMOS Compatible  
Parameter  
Parameter Description  
Test Description  
Min.  
Typ.  
Max.  
Unit  
Symbol  
ILI  
Input Load Current  
VIN = VSS to VCC. VCC = VCC Max  
VCC = VCC Max, A9 =12.5V  
±1.0  
mA  
mA  
mA  
ILIT  
ILO  
A9 Input Load Current  
Output Leakage Current  
35  
VOUT = VSS to VCC. VCC = VCC Max  
±1.0  
10  
4
5 MHz  
4
2
= VIL,  
= VIH  
CE  
Byte Mode  
OE  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
1 MHz  
VCC Active Read Current  
(Notes 1, 2)  
ICC1  
ICC2  
mA  
4
2
10  
4
= VIL,  
CE  
Word Mode  
= VIH  
=VIH  
OE  
VCC Active Write (Program/Erase)  
Current (Notes 2, 3, 4)  
20  
30  
5
mA  
= VIL,  
= VIH,  
CE  
CE  
OE  
ICC3  
ICC4  
VCC Standby Current (Note 2)  
0.2  
mA  
= VCC ± 0.3V  
RESET  
VCC Standby Current During Reset  
(Note 2) (N/A on 32-pin PLCC &  
(s)TSOP packages)  
0.2  
0.2  
5
5
mA  
= VSS ± 0.3V  
RESET  
ICC5  
Automatic Sleep Mode  
(Note 2, 4, 5)  
VIH = VCC ± 0.3V; VIL = VSS ± 0.3V  
mA  
VIL  
VIH  
VID  
Input Low Level  
-0.5  
0.8  
V
V
Input High Level  
0.7 x VCC  
VCC + 0.3  
Voltage for Autoselect and  
Temporary Unprotect Sector  
Output Low Voltage  
VCC = 3.3 V  
11.5  
12.5  
0.45  
V
VOL  
VOH1  
VOH2  
IOL = 4.0mA, VCC = VCC Min  
IOH = -2.0 mA, VCC = VCC Min  
IOH = -100 mA, VCC = VCC Min  
V
V
V
0.85 x VCC  
VCC - 0.4  
Output High Voltage  
Notes:  
1. The ICC current listed is typically less than 2 mA/MHz, with  
at VIH. Typical VCC is 3.0V.  
OE  
2. Maximum ICC specifications are tested with VCC = VCC max.  
3. ICC active while Embedded Algorithm (program or erase) is in progress.  
4. Automatic sleep mode enables the low power mode when addresses remain stable for tACC + 30ns. Typical sleep mode  
current is 200nA.  
5. Not 100% tested.  
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Zero Power Flash  
25  
20  
15  
10  
5
0
0
500  
1000  
1500  
2000  
2500  
3000  
3500  
4000  
Time in ns  
Note: Addresses are switching at 1MHz  
ICC1 Current vs. Time (Showing Active and Automatic Sleep Currents)  
10  
8
3.6V  
2.7V  
6
4
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
Frequency in MHz  
Note : T = 25°C  
Typical ICC1 vs. Frequency  
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AC Characteristics  
Read Only Operations  
Parameter Symbols  
Description  
Test Setup  
Speed  
Unit  
JEDEC  
Std  
-70  
-90  
Read Cycle Time (Note 1)  
Address to Output Delay  
tAVAV  
tRC  
Min.  
70  
90  
ns  
tAVQV  
tACC  
= VIL  
Max.  
CE  
70  
90  
ns  
= VIL  
OE  
Chip Enable to Output Delay  
Output Enable to Output Delay  
tELQV  
tGLQV  
tCE  
tOE  
Max.  
Max.  
Min.  
70  
30  
0
90  
35  
0
ns  
ns  
ns  
= VIL  
OE  
Read  
Output Enable Hold  
tOEH  
Toggle and  
Polling  
Time (Note 1)  
ns  
Min.  
10  
25  
10  
30  
Data  
Chip Enable to Output High Z  
(Notes 1)  
tEHQZ  
tGHQZ  
tDF  
tDF  
Max.  
ns  
ns  
Output Enable to Output High Z  
(Notes 1)  
25  
0
30  
0
Output Hold Time from Addresses,  
tAXQX  
tOH  
Min.  
ns  
or  
, Whichever Occurs First  
CE OE  
(Note 1)  
Notes:  
1. Not 100% tested.  
2. See Test Conditions and Test Setup for test specifications.  
Timing Waveforms for Read Only Operation  
tRC  
Addresses  
CE  
Addresses Stable  
tACC  
tDF  
tOE  
OE  
tOEH  
WE  
tCE  
tOH  
High-Z  
High-Z  
Output  
Output Valid  
RESET  
RY/BY  
0V  
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RESET  
Parameter  
Description  
Test Setup  
All Speed Options  
Unit  
JEDEC  
Std  
Pin Low (During Embedded  
Algorithms) to Read or Write (See Note)  
RESET  
tREADY  
Max  
Max  
20  
ms  
Pin Low (Not During Embedded  
RESET  
Algorithms) to Read or Write (See Note)  
tREADY  
500  
ns  
tRP  
tRH  
Min  
Min  
Min  
Min  
500  
50  
0
ns  
ns  
ns  
ms  
Pulse Width  
RESET  
RESET  
High Time Before Read (See Note)  
Recovery Time  
tRB  
RY/  
BY  
tRPD  
20  
Low to Standby Mode  
RESET  
Note: Not 100% tested.  
Timings  
RESET  
RY/BY  
CE, OE  
RESET  
tRH  
tRP  
tReady  
Reset Timings NOT during Embedded Algorithms  
Reset Timings during Embedded Algorithms  
tReady  
RY/BY  
tRB  
CE, OE  
RESET  
tRP  
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Parameter  
Description  
All Speed Options  
Unit  
ns  
JEDEC  
Std  
tVIDR  
VID Rise and Fall Time (See Note)  
Min  
Min  
500  
4
Setup Time for Temporary Sector  
RESET  
Unprotect  
tRSP  
ms  
Note: Not 100% tested.  
Temporary Sector Unprotect Timing Diagram  
12V  
0 or 3V  
0 or 3V  
RESET  
tVIDR  
tVIDR  
Program or Erase Command Sequence  
CE  
WE  
tRSP  
RY/BY  
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Erase and Program Operations  
Parameter  
Description  
Speed  
Unit  
JEDEC  
Std  
tWC  
tAS  
-70  
-90  
tAVAV  
tAVWL  
Write Cycle Time (Note 1)  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
70  
90  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
Address Setup Time  
Address Hold Time  
0
tWLAX  
tDVWH  
tWHDX  
tAH  
tDS  
45  
35  
45  
45  
Data Setup Time  
tDH  
Data Hold Time  
0
0
0
tOES  
tGHWL  
Output Enable Setup Time  
Read Recover Time Before Write  
tGHWL  
(
high to  
low)  
WE  
OE  
tELWL  
tWHEH  
tWLWH  
tWHWL  
tWHWH1  
tCS  
tCH  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
Typ.  
0
0
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ms  
Setup Time  
Hold Time  
CE  
CE  
tWP  
Write Pulse Width  
35  
35  
tWPH  
tWHWH1  
Write Pulse Width High  
30  
5
Byte Programming Operation  
(Note 2)  
tWHWH2  
tWHWH2  
Sector Erase Operation (Note 2)  
Typ.  
Min.  
0.7  
50  
sec  
tvcs  
VCC Set Up Time (Note 1)  
ms  
tRB  
Recovery Time from RY/  
BY  
(N/A on 32-pin PLCC & (s)TSOP packages)  
Program/Erase Valid to RY/ Delay  
Min  
Min  
0
ns  
ns  
tBUSY  
BY  
(N/A on 32-pin PLCC & (s)TSOP packages)  
90  
Notes:  
1. Not 100% tested.  
2. See the "Erase and Programming Performance" section for more information.  
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Timing Waveforms for Program Operation  
Program Command Sequence (last two cycles)  
Read Status Data (last two cycles)  
tWC  
tAS  
Addresses  
CE  
PA  
PA  
555h  
PA  
tAH  
tCH  
tWP  
OE  
tWHWH1  
WE  
tCS  
tWPH  
tDS  
tDH  
Data  
A0h  
PD  
DOUT  
Status  
tRB  
tBUSY  
RY/BY  
VCC  
tVCS  
Note :  
1. PA = program addrss, PD = program data, Dout is the true data at the program address.  
2. Illustration shows device in word mode.  
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Timing Waveforms for Chip/Sector Erase Operation  
Erase Command Sequence (last two cycles)  
Read Status Data  
tAS  
tWC  
SA  
VA  
Addresses  
CE  
2AAh  
VA  
555h for chip erase  
tAH  
OE  
tCH  
tWP  
WE  
tWPH  
tDH  
tWHWH2  
tCS  
tDS  
In  
Progress  
Data  
55h  
30h  
10h for chip erase  
Complete  
tRB  
tBUSY  
RY/BY  
tVCS  
VCC  
Note :  
1. SA = Sector Address (for Sector Erase), VA = Valid Address for reading status data (see "Write Operaion Ststus").  
2. Illustratin shows device in word mode.  
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Timing Waveforms for  
Polling (During Embedded Algorithms)  
Data  
tRC  
Addresses  
VA  
VA  
VA  
tACC  
tCE  
CE  
tCH  
tOE  
OE  
tDF  
tOEH  
WE  
tOH  
High-Z  
Valid Data  
I/O7  
Complement  
Complement  
Status Data  
True  
True  
High-Z  
I/O0 - I/O6  
Valid Data  
High-Z  
Status Data  
tBUSY  
RY/BY  
Note : VA = Valid Address. Illustation shows first status cycle after command sequence, last status read cycle, and array data  
read cycle.  
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tRC  
Addresses  
CE  
VA  
VA  
VA  
VA  
tACC  
tCE  
tCH  
tOE  
OE  
tDF  
tOEH  
WE  
tOH  
I/O6 , I/O2  
High-Z  
Valid Status  
(first read)  
Valid Status  
Valid Status  
Valid Data  
tBUSY  
(second read)  
(stop togging)  
RY/BY  
Note: VA = Valid Address; not required for I/O6. Illustration shows first two status cycle after command sequence, last status  
read cycle, and array data read cycle.  
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Timing Waveforms for Sector Protect/Unprotect  
VID  
VIH  
RESET  
SA, A6,  
A1, A0  
Valid*  
Valid*  
Valid*  
Status  
Sector Protect/Unprotect  
Verify  
40h  
60h  
60h  
Data  
CE  
Sector Protect:150us  
Sector Unprotect:15ms  
1us  
WE  
OE  
Note : For sector protect, A6=0, A1=1, A0=0. For sector unprotect, A6=1, A1=1, A0=0  
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Timing Waveforms for I/O2 vs. I/O6  
Enter  
Erase  
Enter Erase  
Suspend Program  
Erase  
Resume  
Embedded  
Suspend  
Erasing  
WE  
Erase  
Suspend  
Program  
Erase  
Erase  
Erase Suspend  
Read  
Erase Suspend  
Read  
Erase  
Complete  
I/O6  
I/O2  
I/O2 and I/O6 toggle with OE and CE  
Note : Both I/O6 and I/O2 toggle with OE or CE. See the text on I/O6 and I/O2 in the section "Write Operation Status" for  
more information.  
AC Characteristics  
Erase and Program Operations  
Alternate  
Controlled Writes  
CE  
Parameter  
Description  
Speed  
Unit  
JEDEC  
Std  
tWC  
tAS  
-70  
-90  
tAVAV  
tAVEL  
tELAX  
tDVEH  
tEHDX  
Write Cycle Time (Note 1)  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
Min.  
70  
90  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
Address Setup Time  
Address Hold Time  
0
tAH  
45  
35  
45  
45  
tDS  
Data Setup Time  
tDH  
Data Hold Time  
0
0
tOES  
Output Enable Setup Time  
Read Recover Time Before Write  
tGHEL  
tGHEL  
Min.  
0
ns  
(
High to  
Low)  
WE  
OE  
tWLEL  
tEHWH  
tWS  
tWH  
Min.  
Min.  
0
0
ns  
ns  
Setup Time  
WE  
Hold Time  
WE  
CE  
CE  
tELEH  
tEHEL  
tCP  
tCPH  
Min.  
Min.  
Typ.  
35  
35  
ns  
ns  
ms  
Pulse Width  
30  
5
Pulse Width High  
tWHWH1  
tWHWH1  
Byte Programming Operation (Note 2)  
Sector Erase Operation (Note 2)  
tWHWH2  
tWHWH2  
Typ.  
0.7  
sec  
Notes:  
3. Not 100% tested.  
4. See the "Erase and Programming Performance" section for more information.  
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Controlled Write Operation  
CE  
PA for program  
SA for sector erase  
555 for chip erase  
555 for program  
2AA for erase  
Data Polling  
PA  
Addresses  
tWC  
tAS  
tAH  
tWH  
WE  
OE  
tWHWH1 or 2  
tCP  
tBUSY  
tCPH  
tDH  
CE  
tWS  
tDS  
Data  
I/O7  
DOUT  
tRH  
A0 for program  
55 for erase  
PD for program  
30 for sector erase  
10 for chip erase  
RESET  
RY/BY  
Note :  
1. PA = Program Address, PD = Program Data, SA = Sector Address, I/O 7 = Complement of Data Input, DOUT = Array Data.  
2. Figure indicates the last two bus cycles of the command sequence.  
Erase and Programming Performance  
Parameter  
Sector Erase Time  
Typ. (Note 1)  
Max. (Note 2)  
Unit  
sec  
sec  
ms  
Comments  
1.0  
10  
35  
8
Excludes 00h programming  
prior to erasure  
Chip Erase Time  
Byte Programming Time  
300  
33  
Excludes system-level  
overhead (Note 5)  
Chip Programming Time (Note 3)  
11  
sec  
Notes:  
1. Typical program and erase times assume the following conditions: 25°C, 3.0V VCC, 10,000 cycles. Additionally,  
programming typically assumes checkerboard pattern.  
2. Under worst case conditions of 90°C, VCC = 2.7V, 100,000 cycles.  
3. The typical chip programming time is considerably less than the maximum chip programming time listed, since most bytes  
program faster than the maximum byte program time listed. If the maximum byte program time given is exceeded, only  
then does the device set I/O5 = 1. See the section on I/O5 for further information.  
4. In the pre-programming step of the Embedded Erase algorithm, all bytes are programmed to 00h before erasure.  
5. System-level overhead is the time required to execute the four-bus-cycle command sequence for programming. See  
Table 5 for further information on command definitions.  
6. The device has a guaranteed minimum erase and program cycle endurance of 10,000 cycles.  
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Latch-up Characteristics  
Description  
Min.  
Max.  
VCC+1.0V  
+100 mA  
12.5V  
Input Voltage with respect to VSS on all I/O pins  
VCC Current  
-1.0V  
-100 mA  
-1.0V  
Input voltage with respect to VSS on all pins except I/O pins  
(including A9,  
and  
)
RESET  
OE  
Includes all pins except VCC. Test conditions: VCC = 3.0V, one pin at time.  
TSOP Pin Capacitance  
Parameter Symbol  
Parameter Description  
Input Capacitance  
Test Setup  
VIN=0  
Typ.  
6
Max.  
7.5  
12  
Unit  
pF  
CIN  
COUT  
CIN2  
Output Capacitance  
VOUT=0  
VIN=0  
8.5  
7.5  
pF  
Control Pin Capacitance  
9
pF  
Notes:  
1. Sampled, not 100% tested.  
2. Test conditions TA = 25°C, f = 1.0MHz  
PLCC Pin Capacitance  
Parameter Symbol  
Parameter Description  
Test Setup  
VIN=0  
Typ.  
Max.  
6
Unit  
pF  
CIN  
COUT  
CIN2  
Input Capacitance  
4
8
8
Output Capacitance  
Control Pin Capacitance  
VOUT=0  
VPP=0  
12  
pF  
12  
pF  
Notes:  
3. Sampled, not 100% tested.  
Test conditions TA = 25°C, f = 1.0MHz  
Data Retention  
Parameter  
Test Conditions  
150°C  
Min  
10  
Unit  
Years  
Years  
Minimum Pattern Data Retention Time  
20  
125°C  
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Test Conditions  
Test Specifications  
Test Condition  
-70  
-90  
Unit  
Output Load  
1 TTL gate  
Output Load Capacitance, CL(including jig capacitance)  
Input Rise and Fall Times  
30  
5
100  
5
pF  
ns  
V
Input Pulse Levels  
0.0 - 3.0  
1.5  
0.0 - 3.0  
1.5  
Input timing measurement reference levels  
Output timing measurement reference levels  
V
1.5  
1.5  
V
Test Setup  
3.3 V  
2.7 K  
W
Device  
Under  
Test  
Diodes = IN3064 or Equivalent  
CL  
6.2 KW  
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Ordering Information  
Top Boot Sector Flash  
Active Read  
Current  
Typ. (mA)  
Program/Erase  
Current  
Standby  
Current  
Typ. (mA)  
Access Time  
(ns)  
Part No.  
Package  
Typ. (mA)  
A29L004TL-70  
A29L004TX-70  
32-pin PLCC  
32-pin sTSOP  
(8mm X 14mm)  
70  
4
20  
0.2  
32-pin TSOP  
(8mm X 20mm)  
A29L004TV-70  
A29L004TW-70  
A29L004TL-90  
40-pin TSOP  
32-pin PLCC  
32-pin sTSOP  
(8mm X 14mm)  
A29L004TX-90  
90  
4
20  
0.2  
32-pin TSOP  
(8mm X 20mm)  
A29L004TV-90  
A29L004TW-90  
40-pin TSOP  
Bottom Boot Sector Flash  
Active Read  
Current  
Typ. (mA)  
Program/Erase  
Current  
Standby  
Current  
Typ. (mA)  
Access Time  
Part No.  
Package  
(ns)  
Typ. (mA)  
A29L004UL-70  
A29L004UX-70  
32-pin PLCC  
32-pin sTSOP  
(8mm X 14mm)  
70  
4
20  
0.2  
32-pin TSOP  
(8mm X 20mm)  
A29L004UV-70  
A29L004UW-70  
A29L004UL-90  
40-pin TSOP  
32-pin PLCC  
32-pin sTSOP  
(8mm X 14mm)  
A29L004UX-90  
90  
4
20  
0.2  
32-pin TSOP  
(8mm X 20mm)  
A29L004UV-90  
A29L004UW-90  
40-pin TSOP  
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TSOP 40L TYPE I (10 X 20mm) Outline Dimensions  
unit: inches/mm  
A
A2  
A1  
0.076  
C
Pin1  
D1  
D
Detail "A"  
Gage Plane  
q
Seating Plane  
L
Dimensions in inches  
Dimensions in mm  
Symbol  
Min  
-
Nom  
Max  
0.047  
0.006  
0.041  
Min  
Nom  
Max  
-
-
-
-
A
A1  
A2  
b
1.20  
0.15  
1.05  
0.27  
0.21  
-
0.002  
0.037  
0.05  
0.95  
0.17  
0.10  
0.039  
1.00  
0.0067 0.0087 0.0106  
0.22  
c
0.004  
-
0.0083  
-
E
0.394 BSC  
0.020 BSC  
0.787 BSC  
0.724 BSC  
0.024  
10.00 BSC  
0.50 BSC  
20.00 BSC  
18.40 BSC  
0.60  
e
D
D1  
L
0.020  
0.028  
0.50  
0.70  
q
0°  
3°  
5°  
0°  
3°  
5°  
Notes:  
1. Dimension D1 and E do not include mold flash.  
2. The lead width dimension does not include dambar protrusion.  
Total in excess of the lead width dimension at maximum material condition.  
Dambar cannot be located on the lower radius of the foot.  
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PLCC 32L Outline Dimension  
unit: inches/mm  
HD  
D
13  
5
14  
4
1
32  
20  
30  
29  
21  
b
e
b
1
GE  
y
q
GD  
Dimensions in inches  
Dimensions in mm  
Symbol  
Min  
-
Nom  
-
Max  
0.134  
-
Min  
Nom  
-
Max  
3.40  
A
A1  
A2  
b1  
b
-
0.0185  
0.105  
0.026  
0.016  
0.008  
0.547  
0.447  
0.044  
0.490  
0.390  
0.585  
0.485  
0.075  
-
-
0.47  
2.67  
0.66  
0.41  
0.20  
13.89  
11.35  
1.12  
12.45  
9.91  
14.86  
12.32  
1.91  
-
-
-
0.110  
0.028  
0.018  
0.010  
0.550  
0.450  
0.050  
0.510  
0.410  
0.590  
0.490  
0.090  
-
0.115  
0.032  
0.021  
0.014  
0.553  
0.453  
0.056  
0.530  
0.430  
0.595  
0.495  
0.095  
0.003  
10°  
2.80  
0.71  
0.46  
0.254  
13.97  
11.43  
1.27  
12.95  
10.41  
14.99  
12.45  
2.29  
-
2.93  
0.81  
0.54  
0.35  
14.05  
11.51  
1.42  
13.46  
10.92  
15.11  
12.57  
2.41  
0.075  
10°  
C
D
E
e
GD  
GE  
HD  
HE  
L
y
q
0°  
-
0°  
-
Notes:  
1. Dimensions D and E do not include resin fins.  
2. Dimensions GD & GE are for PC Board surface mount pad pitch  
design reference only.  
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TSOP 32L TYPE I (8 X 20mm) Outline Dimensions  
unit: inches/mm  
D
q
L
LE  
Detail "A"  
HD  
Detail "A"  
y
S
b
Dimensions in inches  
Dimensions in mm  
Symbol  
Min  
-
Nom  
Max  
Min  
Nom  
Max  
A
A1  
A2  
b
-
0.047  
0.006  
0.041  
0.011  
0.008  
0.728  
0.319  
-
-
1.20  
0.15  
1.05  
0.27  
0.20  
18.50  
8.10  
0.002  
0.037  
0.007  
0.004  
0.720  
-
-
0.039  
0.009  
-
0.05  
0.95  
0.18  
0.11  
18.30  
-
-
1.00  
0.22  
-
c
D
E
0.724  
0.315  
0.020 BSC  
0.787  
0.020  
0.032  
-
18.40  
8.00  
0.50 BSC  
20.00  
0.50  
0.80  
-
e
HD  
L
0.779  
0.795  
0.024  
-
19.80  
20.20  
0.60  
-
0.016  
0.40  
LE  
S
-
-
-
-
0.020  
0.003  
5°  
0.50  
0.08  
5°  
y
-
-
-
-
-
-
q
0°  
0°  
Notes:  
1. The maximum value of dimension D includes end flash.  
2. Dimension E does not include resin fins.  
3. Dimension S includes end flash.  
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sTSOP 32L TYPE I (8 X 14mm) Outline Dimensions  
unit: inches/mm  
Pin1  
Gage Plane  
L
q
D1  
Detail "A"  
D
Detail "A"  
b
e
y
Dimensions in inches  
Dimensions in mm  
Symbol  
Min  
-
Nom  
Max  
Min  
Nom  
-
Max  
-
-
-
A
A1  
A2  
b
0.047  
0.006  
0.041  
1.20  
0.15  
1.05  
0.27  
0.21  
8.10  
-
-
0.002  
0.037  
0.05  
0.95  
0.17  
0.10  
7.90  
-
0.039  
1.00  
0.22  
-
0.0067 0.0087 0.0106  
c
0.004  
0.311  
-
-
0.0083  
0.319  
-
E
e
0.315  
0.0197  
0.551  
0.488  
0.024  
-
8.00  
0.50  
14.00  
12.40  
0.60  
-
D
D1  
L
0.543  
0.484  
0.020  
0.000  
0°  
0.559  
0.492  
0.028  
0.003  
5°  
13.80  
12.30  
0.50  
0.00  
0°  
14.20  
12.50  
0.70  
0.076  
5°  
y
q
3°  
3°  
Notes:  
1. Dimension E does not include mold flash.  
2. Dimension D1 does not include interlead flash.  
3. Dimension b does not include dambar protrusion.  
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