Micron Parallel NOR Flash Embedded
Memory
M29DW256G X16 Multiple Bank, Page, Dual Boot 3V Supply Flash
Memory
Features
Supply voltage
VCC = 2.7–3.6V (program, erase, read)
VCCQ = 1.65–3.6V (I/O buffers)
VPPH = 9V for fast program (optional)
Asynchronous random/page read
Page size: 8 words
Page access: 25ns, 30ns
Random access: 70ns, 80ns
Fast program commands: 32-word
Enhanced buffered program commands: 256-word
Program time
16µs per byte/word TYP
Chip program time: 10 s with VPPH and 16s with-
out VPPH
Memory organization
Quadruple bank memory array: 32Mb + 96Mb +
96Mb + 32Mb with parameter blocks at top and
bottom
Dual operation: program/erase in one bank
while reading in any other bank
Program/erase controller
Embedded word program algorithms
Program/erase suspend and resume capability
Read from any block during a PROGRAM SUS-
PEND operation
Read or program another block during an ERASE
SUSPEND operation
Unlock bypass, block erase, chip erase, write to buf-
fer, and enhanced buffer program commands
Fast buffered/batch programming
Fast block/chip erase
VPP/WP# pin for fast program and write
Protects the four outermost parameter blocks
Software protection
Volatile protection
Nonvolatile protection
Password protection
Extended memory block
Programmed or locked at the factory or by the
customer
128 word factory locked and 128 word customer
lockable
Common flash interface
64-bit security code
Low power consumption: standby and automatic
mode
100,000 minimum PROGRAM/ERASE cycles per
block
Data retention: 20 years (TYP)
Fortified BGA, TBGA, and TSOP packages
Green packages available
RoHS-compliant
Halogen-free
Automotive certified parts available
Automotive device grade: temperature –40°C to
+85°C (automotive grade certified)
Root part number
M29DW256G
Device code
227Eh + 223Ch + 2202h
256Mb: 3V Embedded Parallel NOR Flash
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Part Numbering Information
Available with extended memory block prelocked by Micron. Devices are shipped from the factory with memory
content bits erased to 1. For available options, such as packages or high/low protection, or for further information,
contact your Micron sales representative. Part numbers can be verified at www.micron.com. Feature and specifica-
tion comparison by device type is available at www.micron.com/products. Contact the factory for devices not
found.
Table 1: Part Number Information
Part Number
Category Category Details Notes
Device Type M29
Architecture D = Dual operation
Operating Voltage W = VCC = 2.7 to 3.6V
Device function 256G = 256Mb (x16) page, dual boot
Speed 70 = 70ns 1, 2
7A = 70ns 1, 2
Package NF = 56-pin TSOP, 14mm x 20mm, lead-free, halogen-free, RoHS-compliant
ZA = 64-pin TBGA, 10mm x 13mm, lead-free, halogen-free, RoHS-compliant
ZS = 64-pin Fortified BGA, 11mm x 13mm, lead-free, halogen-free, RoHS-compliant
Temperature Range 1 = 0 to 70°C
6 = –40°C to +85°C
Shipping Options E = RoHS-compliant package, standard packing
F = RoHS-compliant package, tape and reel packing
Notes: 1. 80ns if VCCQ = 1.65V to VCC.
2. Automotive certified –40°C to +85°C, available only with option 6.
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Contents
Important Notes and Warnings ......................................................................................................................... 7
Description ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Signals ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Signal Assignments ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Signal Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Memory Organization .................................................................................................................................... 14
Memory Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 14
Block Addresses and Protection Groups ....................................................................................................... 15
Bus Operations ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Read .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Write .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Standby and Automatic Standby ................................................................................................................. 19
Output Disable ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Reset .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Registers ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Status Register ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Lock Register .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Standard Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles .................................................................................... 28
READ and AUTO SELECT Operations .............................................................................................................. 31
READ/RESET Command ............................................................................................................................ 31
READ CFI Command .................................................................................................................................. 31
UNLOCK BYPASS READ CFI Command ....................................................................................................... 31
AUTO SELECT Command ........................................................................................................................... 31
Bypass Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 33
UNLOCK BYPASS Command ...................................................................................................................... 33
UNLOCK BYPASS RESET Command ............................................................................................................ 33
Program Operations ....................................................................................................................................... 34
PROGRAM Command ................................................................................................................................ 34
UNLOCK BYPASS PROGRAM Command ..................................................................................................... 34
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM Command .................................................................................................. 34
UNLOCK BYPASS WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM Command ....................................................................... 37
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM CONFIRM Command .................................................................................. 37
BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT AND RESET Command ................................................................................ 37
PROGRAM SUSPEND Command ................................................................................................................ 37
PROGRAM RESUME Command .................................................................................................................. 38
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM SUSPEND Command .................................................................................. 38
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM RESUME Command .................................................................................... 39
ENTER ENHANCED BUFFERED Command ................................................................................................ 39
ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM Command ........................................................................................... 39
ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT RESET Command .................................................................... 40
EXIT ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM Command ................................................................................... 42
Erase Operations ............................................................................................................................................ 43
CHIP ERASE Command .............................................................................................................................. 43
UNLOCK BYPASS CHIP ERASE Command ................................................................................................... 43
BLOCK ERASE Command ........................................................................................................................... 43
UNLOCK BYPASS BLOCK ERASE Command ................................................................................................ 44
ERASE SUSPEND Command ....................................................................................................................... 44
ERASE RESUME Command ........................................................................................................................ 45
Block Protection Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles ........................................................................ 46
Protection Operations .................................................................................................................................... 48
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LOCK REGISTER Commands ...................................................................................................................... 48
PASSWORD PROTECTION Commands ....................................................................................................... 48
NONVOLATILE PROTECTION Commands .................................................................................................. 49
NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BIT LOCK BIT Commands ............................................................................ 50
VOLATILE PROTECTION Commands .......................................................................................................... 51
EXTENDED MEMORY BLOCK Commands .................................................................................................. 51
EXIT PROTECTION Command .................................................................................................................... 52
Device Protection ........................................................................................................................................... 53
Hardware Protection .................................................................................................................................. 53
Software Protection .................................................................................................................................... 53
Volatile Protection Mode ............................................................................................................................. 54
Nonvolatile Protection Mode ...................................................................................................................... 54
Password Protection Mode .......................................................................................................................... 55
Dual Operations and Multiple Bank Architecture ............................................................................................. 57
Common Flash Interface ................................................................................................................................ 59
Power-Up and Reset Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 62
Absolute Ratings and Operating Conditions ..................................................................................................... 64
DC Characteristics .......................................................................................................................................... 66
Read AC Characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 67
Write AC Characteristics ................................................................................................................................. 69
Accelerated Program, Data Polling/Toggle AC Characteristics ........................................................................... 73
Program/Erase Characteristics ........................................................................................................................ 75
Package Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................... 76
Revision History ............................................................................................................................................. 79
Rev. B – 5/18 ............................................................................................................................................... 79
Rev. A – 10/12 ............................................................................................................................................. 79
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Logic diagram ................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2: 56-Pin TSOP (Top View) .................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 3: 64-Pin Fortified BGA and 64-Pin TBGA ............................................................................................. 11
Figure 4: Block Addresses .............................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 5: Data Polling Flowchart .................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 6: Toggle Bit Flowchart ........................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 7: Status Register Polling Flowchart ..................................................................................................... 25
Figure 8: Lock Register Program Flowchart ..................................................................................................... 27
Figure 9: WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM Flowchart ........................................................................................ 36
Figure 10: ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM Flowchart ............................................................................... 41
Figure 11: Program/Erase Nonvolatile Protection Bit Algorithm ...................................................................... 50
Figure 12: Software Protection Scheme .......................................................................................................... 56
Figure 13: Power-Up Timing .......................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 14: Reset AC Timing – No PROGRAM/ERASE Operation in Progress ...................................................... 63
Figure 15: Reset AC Timing During PROGRAM/ERASE Operation .................................................................... 63
Figure 16: AC Measurement Load Circuit ....................................................................................................... 65
Figure 17: AC Measurement I/O Waveform ..................................................................................................... 65
Figure 18: Random Read AC Timing ............................................................................................................... 67
Figure 19: Page Read AC Timing ..................................................................................................................... 68
Figure 20: WE#-Controlled Program AC Timing .............................................................................................. 70
Figure 21: CE#-Controlled Program AC Timing ............................................................................................... 72
Figure 22: Accelerated Program AC Timing ..................................................................................................... 73
Figure 23: Data Polling AC Timing .................................................................................................................. 74
Figure 24: Toggle/Alternative Toggle Bit Polling AC Timing .............................................................................. 74
Figure 25: 56-Pin TSOP – 14mm x 20mm ........................................................................................................ 76
Figure 26: 64-Pin TBGA – 10mm x 13mm ........................................................................................................ 77
Figure 27: 64-Ball Fortified BGA – 11mm x 13mm ........................................................................................... 78
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List of Tables
Table 1: Part Number Information ................................................................................................................... 2
Table 2: Signal names ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Table 3: Signal Descriptions ........................................................................................................................... 12
Table 4: Bank architecture ............................................................................................................................. 14
Table 5: Bank A ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Table 6: Bank B ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Table 7: Bank C ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Table 8: Bank D ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Table 9: Bus Operations ................................................................................................................................. 19
Table 10: Status Register Bit Definitions ......................................................................................................... 21
Table 11: Operations and Corresponding Bit Settings ...................................................................................... 22
Table 12: Lock Register Bit Definitions ............................................................................................................ 26
Table 13: Block Protection Status ................................................................................................................... 26
Table 14: Standard Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles, 16-Bit ......................................................... 28
Table 15: Read Electronic Signature, Auto Select Mode and Programmer Method ............................................. 32
Table 16: Block protection (16-bit mode) ........................................................................................................ 32
Table 17: Block Protection Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles, 16-Bit .............................................. 46
Table 18: Extended Memory Block Address and Data ...................................................................................... 51
Table 19: VPP/WP# Functions ......................................................................................................................... 53
Table 20: Dual Operations Allowed in Other Banks ......................................................................................... 57
Table 21: Dual Operations Allowed in Same Bank ........................................................................................... 58
Table 22: Query Structure Overview ............................................................................................................... 59
Table 23: CFI Query Identification String ........................................................................................................ 59
Table 24: CFI Query System Interface Information .......................................................................................... 60
Table 25: Device Geometry Definition ............................................................................................................ 60
Table 26: Primary Algorithm-Specific Extended Query Table ........................................................................... 61
Table 27: Security Code Area .......................................................................................................................... 61
Table 28: Power-Up Wait Timing Specifications .............................................................................................. 62
Table 29: Reset AC Specifications ................................................................................................................... 63
Table 30: Absolute Maximum/Minimum Ratings ............................................................................................ 64
Table 31: Operating Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 64
Table 32: Input/Output Capacitance1 ............................................................................................................. 65
Table 33: DC Current Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 66
Table 34: DC Voltage Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 66
Table 35: Read AC Characteristics .................................................................................................................. 67
Table 36: WE#-Controlled Write AC Characteristics ......................................................................................... 69
Table 37: CE#-Controlled Write AC Characteristics ......................................................................................... 71
Table 38: Accelerated Program and Data Polling/Data Toggle AC Characteristics .............................................. 73
Table 39: Program/Erase Characteristics ........................................................................................................ 75
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information supplied prior to the publication hereof. You may not rely on any information set forth in this docu-
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Automotive Applications. Products are not designed or intended for use in automotive applications unless specifi-
cally designated by Micron as automotive-grade by their respective data sheets. Distributor and customer/distrib-
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costs, damages, and expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of
product liability, personal injury, death, or property damage resulting directly or indirectly from any use of non-
automotive-grade products in automotive applications. Customer/distributor shall ensure that the terms and con-
ditions of sale between customer/distributor and any customer of distributor/customer (1) state that Micron
products are not designed or intended for use in automotive applications unless specifically designated by Micron
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Description
The M29DW256G is a 256Mb (16Mb x16) non-volatile memory that can be read, erased
and reprogrammed. These operations can be performed using a single low voltage (2.7
to 3.6 V) supply. At power-up the memory defaults to its read mode.
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The M29DW256G features an asymmetrical block architecture, with 8 parameter and
126 main blocks, divided into four banks, A, B, C and D, providing multiple bank opera-
tions. While programming or erasing in one bank, read operations are possible in any
other bank. Four of the parameter blocks are at the top of the memory address space,
and four are at the bottom.
Program and erase commands are written to the command interface of the memory. An
on-chip program/erase controller simplifies the process of programming or erasing the
memory by taking care of all of the special operations that are required to update the
memory contents. The end of a program or erase operation can be detected and any er-
ror conditions identified. The command set required to control the memory is consis-
tent with JEDEC standards.
Chip Enable, Output Enable and Write Enable signals control the bus operations of the
memory. They allow simple connection to most microprocessors, often without addi-
tional logic.
The device supports asynchronous random read and page read from all blocks of the
memory array. The device also features a write to buffer program capability that im-
proves the programming throughput by programming 32 words in one instance. The
enhanced buffered program feature is also available to speed up programming through-
put, allowing 256 words to be programmed at once. The VPP/WP# signal can be used to
enable faster programming of the device.
The M29DW256G has one extra 256-word extended block that can be accessed using a
dedicated command: 128-Word factory locked and 128-Word customer lockable. The
extended block can be protected and so is useful for storing security information. How-
ever the protection is irreversible; once protected the protection cannot be undone.
The device features different levels of hardware and software block protection to avoid
unwanted program or erase (modify):
Hardware protection: VPP/WP# provides hardware protection on four outermost pa-
rameter blocks (two at the top and two at the bottom of the address space)
Software protection: Volatile protection, nonvolatile protection, password protection
The memory is offered in TSOP56 (14mm x 20mm), TBGA64 (10mm x 13mm, 1mm
pitch), and FBGA (11mm x 13mm) packages. The memory is delivered with all the bits
erased (set to ‘1’).
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Signals
Table 2: Signal names
Name Description Direction
A[23:0] Address inputs Inputs
DQ[15:0] Data inputs/outputs I/O
CE# Chip enable Input
OE# Output enable Input
WE# Write enable Input
RST# Reset Input
RY/BY# Ready/busy output Output
VCCQ Input/output buffer supply voltage Supply
VCC Supply voltage Supply
VPP/WP# VPP/write protect Supply/Input
VSS Ground
NC Not connected
Note: 1. 1 VPP/WP# may be left floating as it is internally connected to a pull-up resistor which
enables program/erase operations.
Figure 1: Logic diagram
VCC VCCQ
A[23:0]
WE#
VPP/WP#
DQ[15:0]
VSS
CE#
OE#
RST#
NC
RY/BY#
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Signal Assignments
Figure 2: 56-Pin TSOP (Top View)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
A23
A22
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
A19
A20
WE#
RST#
A21
VPP/WP#
RY/BY#
A18
A17
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
RFU
RFU
RFU
RFU
A16
RFU
VSS
DQ15
DQ7
DQ14
DQ6
DQ13
DQ5
DQ12
DQ4
VCC
DQ11
DQ3
DQ10
DQ2
DQ9
DQ1
DQ8
DQ0
OE#
VSS
CE#
A0
RFU
VCCQ
Note: 1. A[23] = A[MAX].
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Figure 3: 64-Pin Fortified BGA and 64-Pin TBGA
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
1
RFU
RFU
RFU
RFU
RFU
VCCQ
RFU
RFU
2
A3
A4
A2
A1
A0
CE#
OE#
VSS
3
A7
A17
A6
A5
D0
D8
D9
D1
4
RY/BY#
VPP/WP#
A18
A20
D2
D10
D11
D3
4
RY/BY#
VPP/WP#
A18
A20
D2
D10
D11
D3
5
WE#
RST#
A21
A19
D5
D12
VCC
D4
5
WE#
RST#
A21
A19
D5
D12
VCC
D4
6
A9
A8
A10
A11
D7
D14
D13
D6
6
A9
A8
A10
A11
D7
D14
D13
D6
7
A13
A12
A14
A15
A16
RFU
D15
VSS
7
A13
A12
A14
A15
A16
RFU
D15
VSS
8
RFU
A22
A23
VCCQ
VSS
RFU
RFU
RFU
8
RFU
A22
A23
VCCQ
VSS
RFU
RFU
RFU
3
A7
A17
A6
A5
D0
D8
D9
D1
2
A3
A4
A2
A1
A0
CE#
OE#
VSS
1
RFU
RFU
RFU
RFU
RFU
VCCQ
RFU
RFU
Top view – ball side down Bottom view – ball side up
Note: 1. A[23] = A[MAX].
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Signal Descriptions
The signal description table below is a comprehensive list of signals for this device fami-
ly. All signals listed may not be supported on this device. See Signal Assignments for in-
formation specific to this device.
Table 3: Signal Descriptions
Name Type Description
A[MAX:0] Input Address: Selects the cells in the array to access during READ operations. During WRITE oper-
ations, they control the commands sent to the command interface of the program/erase con-
troller.
DQ[15:0] I/O Data I/O: Outputs the data stored at the selected address during a READ operation. During
WRITE operations, they represent the commands sent to the command interface of the inter-
nal state machine. During WRITE operations, bits DQ[15:8] are not used. When reading the
status register, these bits should be ignored.
CE# Input Chip enable: Activates the device, enabling READ and WRITE operations to be performed.
When CE# is HIGH, the device goes to standby and data outputs are at HIGH-Z.
OE# Input Output enable: Controls the bus READ operation.
WE# Input Write enable: Controls the bus WRITE operation of the command interface.
VPP/WP# Input VPP/Write Protect: Provides two functions. The VPPH function enables the device to bypass
unlock cycles and use an external high voltage power supply to reduce time required for
PROGRAM operations.
Second, When VPP/WP# is LOW, the four outermost blocks of the address space (two 32KW
blocks at the top and two 32KW blocks at the bottom) are protected; PROGRAM and ERASE
operations are ignored and the blocks remain protected regardless of the block protection
status or the RST# pin state. When VPP/WP# is HIGH, the memory reverts to the previous pro-
tection status for those blocks (Refer to Hardware Protection and Bypass Operations for de-
tails).
RST# Input Reset: Applies a hardware reset to the device, which is achieved by holding RST# LOW for at
least tPLPX. After RST# goes HIGH, the device is ready for READ and WRITE operations (after
tPHEL or tRHEL, whichever occurs last). See RESET AC Specifications for more details.
RY/BY# Output Ready busy: Open-drain output that can be used to identify when the device is performing
a PROGRAM or ERASE operation. During PROGRAM or ERASE operations, RY/BY# is LOW,
and is High-Z during read mode, auto select mode, and erase suspend mode. After a hard-
ware reset, READ and WRITE operations cannot begin until RY/BY# goes High-Z (see RESET
AC Specifications for more details).
The use of an open-drain output enables the RY/BY# pins from several devices to be connec-
ted to a single pull-up resistor to VCCQ. A low value will then indicate that one or more of the
devices is busy.
VCC Supply Supply voltage: Provides the power supply for READ, PROGRAM, and ERASE operations.
The command interface is disabled when VCC <= VLKO. This prevents WRITE operations from
accidentally damaging the data during power-up, power-down, and power surges. If the pro-
gram/erase controller is programming or erasing during this time, then the operation aborts
and the contents being altered will be invalid.
A 0.1μF capacitor should be connected between VCC and VSS to decouple the current surges
from the power supply. The PCB track widths must be sufficient to carry the currents required
during PROGRAM and ERASE operations (see DC Characteristics).
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Table 3: Signal Descriptions (Continued)
Name Type Description
VCCQ Supply I/O supply voltage: Provides the power supply to the I/O pins and enables all outputs to be
powered independently from VCC.
VSS Supply Ground: All VSS pins must be connected to the system ground.
RFU Reserved for future use: RFUs should be not connected.
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Memory Organization
Memory Configuration
The M29DW256G features an asymmetrical block architecture, with 8 parameter and
126 main blocks, divided into four banks providing multiple bank operations. Four pa-
rameter blocks are at the top of the memory address space, and four are at the bottom.
Table 4: Bank architecture
Bank Bank Size
Parameter Blocks Main Blocks
Number of Blocks Block Size Number of Blocks Block Size
A 32Mb 4 32 Kwords 15 128 Kwords
B 96Mb 48 128 Kwords
C 96Mb 48 128 Kwords
D 32Mb 4 32 Kwords 15 128 Kwords
Figure 4: Block Addresses
128 Kwords
800000h
81FFFFh
128 Kwords
FC0000h
FDFFFFh
Address lines A23-A0
128 Kwords
DE0000h
DFFFFFh
Total of 48
main blocks
128 Kwords
E00000h
E1FFFFh
32 Kwords
FF8000h
FFFFFFh
32 Kwords
FE0000h
FE7FFFh
Total of 15
main blocks
Total of 4
parameter
blocks
Bank C
Bank D
32 Kwords
000000h
007FFFh
128 Kwords
1E0000h
1FFFFFh
32 Kwords
018000h
01FFFFh
Total of 4
parameter
blocks
128 Kwords
020000h
03FFFFh
128 Kwords
7E0000h
7FFFFFh
128 Kwords
200000h
21FFFFh
Total of 15
main blocks
Total of 48
main blocks
Bank B
Bank A
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Block Addresses and Protection Groups
Table 5: Bank A
Block Protection Group Block Size (Kwords) 16-bit address range (in hexadecimal)
0 Protection Group 32 0000000 - 0007FFF
1 Protection Group 32 0008000 - 000FFFF
2 Protection Group 32 0010000 - 0017FFF
3 Protection Group 32 0018000 - 001FFFF
4 Protection Group 128 0020000 - 003FFFF
5 Protection Group 128 0040000 - 005FFFF
6 Protection Group 128 0060000 - 007FFFF
7 Protection Group 128 0080000 - 009FFFF
8 Protection Group 128 00A0000 - 00BFFFF
9 Protection Group 128 00C0000 - 00DFFFF
10 Protection Group 128 00E0000 - 00FFFFF
11 Protection Group 128 0100000 - 011FFFF
12 Protection Group 128 0120000 - 013FFFF
13 Protection Group 128 0140000 - 015FFFF
14 Protection Group 128 0160000 - 017FFFF
15 Protection Group 128 0180000 - 019FFFF
16 Protection Group 128 01A0000 - 01BFFFF
17 Protection Group 128 01C0000 - 01DFFFF
18 Protection Group 128 01E0000 - 01FFFFF
Table 6: Bank B
Block Protection Group Block Size (Kwords) 16-bit address range (in hexadecimal)
19 Protection Group 128 0200000 - 021FFFF
20 Protection Group 128 0220000 - 023FFFF
21 Protection Group 128 0240000 - 025FFFF
22 Protection Group 128 0260000 - 027FFFF
23 Protection Group 128 0280000 - 029FFFF
24 Protection Group 128 02A0000 - 02BFFFF
25 Protection Group 128 02C0000 - 02DFFFF
26 Protection Group 128 02E0000 - 02FFFFF
27 Protection Group 128 0300000 - 031FFFF
28 Protection Group 128 0320000 - 033FFFF
29 Protection Group 128 0340000 - 035FFFF
30 Protection Group 128 0360000 - 037FFFF
31 Protection Group 128 0380000 - 039FFFF
32 Protection Group 128 03A0000 - 03BFFFF
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Table 6: Bank B (Continued)
Block Protection Group Block Size (Kwords) 16-bit address range (in hexadecimal)
33 Protection Group 128 03C0000 - 03DFFFF
34 Protection Group 128 03E0000 - 03FFFFF
35 Protection Group 128 0400000 - 041FFFF
36 Protection Group 128 0420000 - 043FFFF
37 Protection Group 128 0440000 - 045FFFF
38 Protection Group 128 0460000 - 047FFFF
39 Protection Group 128 0480000 - 049FFFF
40 Protection Group 128 04A0000 - 04BFFFF
41 Protection Group 128 04C0000 - 04DFFFF
42 Protection Group 128 04E0000 - 04FFFFF
43 Protection Group 128 0500000 - 051FFFF
44 Protection Group 128 0520000 - 053FFFF
45 Protection Group 128 0540000 - 055FFFF
46 Protection Group 128 0560000 - 057FFFF
47 Protection Group 128 0580000 - 059FFFF
48 Protection Group 128 05A0000 - 05BFFFF
49 Protection Group 128 05C0000 - 05DFFFF
50 Protection Group 128 05E0000 - 05FFFFF
51 Protection Group 128 0600000 - 061FFFF
52 Protection Group 128 0620000 - 063FFFF
53 Protection Group 128 0640000 - 065FFFF
54 Protection Group 128 0660000 - 067FFFF
55 Protection Group 128 0680000 - 06FFFFF
56 Protection Group 128 06A0000 - 06BFFFF
57 Protection Group 128 06C0000 - 06DFFFF
58 Protection Group 128 06E0000 - 06FFFFF
59 Protection Group 128 0700000 - 071FFFF
60 Protection Group 128 0720000 - 073FFFF
61 Protection Group 128 0740000 - 075FFFF
62 Protection Group 128 0760000 - 077FFFF
63 Protection Group 128 0780000 - 079FFFF
64 Protection Group 128 07A0000 - 07BFFFF
65 Protection Group 128 07C0000 - 07DFFFF
66 Protection Group 128 07E0000 - 07FFFFF
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Table 7: Bank C
Block Protection Group Block Size (Kwords) 16-bit address range (in hexadecimal)
67 Protection Group 128 0800000 - 081FFFF
68 Protection Group 128 0820000 - 083FFFF
69 Protection Group 128 0840000 - 085FFFF
70 Protection Group 128 0860000 - 087FFFF
71 Protection Group 128 0880000 - 089FFFF
72 Protection Group 128 08A0000 - 08BFFFF
73 Protection Group 128 08C0000 - 08DFFFF
74 Protection Group 128 08E0000 - 08FFFFF
75 Protection Group 128 0900000 - 091FFFF
76 Protection Group 128 0920000 - 093FFFF
77 Protection Group 128 0940000 - 095FFFF
78 Protection Group 128 0960000 - 097FFFF
79 Protection Group 128 0980000 - 099FFFF
80 Protection Group 128 09A0000 - 09BFFFF
81 Protection Group 128 09C0000 - 09DFFFF
82 Protection Group 128 09E0000 - 09FFFFF
83 Protection Group 128 0A00000 - 0A1FFFF
84 Protection Group 128 0A20000 - 0A3FFFF
85 Protection Group 128 0A40000 - 0A5FFFF
86 Protection Group 128 0A60000 - 0A7FFFF
87 Protection Group 128 0A80000 - 0A9FFFF
88 Protection Group 128 0AA0000 - 0ABFFFF
89 Protection Group 128 0AC0000 - 0ADFFFF
90 Protection Group 128 0AE0000 - 0AFFFFF
91 Protection Group 128 0B00000 - 0B1FFFF
92 Protection Group 128 0B20000 - 0B3FFFF
93 Protection Group 128 0B40000 - 0B5FFFF
94 Protection Group 128 0B60000 - 0B7FFFF
95 Protection Group 128 0B80000 - 0B9FFFF
96 Protection Group 128 0BA0000 - 0BBFFFF
97 Protection Group 128 0BC0000 - 0BDFFFF
98 Protection Group 128 0BE0000 - 0BFFFFF
99 Protection Group 128 0C00000 - 0C1FFFF
100 Protection Group 128 0C20000 - 0C3FFFF
101 Protection Group 128 0C40000 - 0C5FFFF
102 Protection Group 128 0C60000 - 0C7FFFF
103 Protection Group 128 0C80000 - 0CFFFFF
104 Protection Group 128 0CA0000 - 0CBFFFF
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Table 7: Bank C (Continued)
Block Protection Group Block Size (Kwords) 16-bit address range (in hexadecimal)
105 Protection Group 128 0CC0000 - 0CDFFFF
106 Protection Group 128 0CE0000 - 0CFFFFF
107 Protection Group 128 0D00000 - 0D1FFFF
108 Protection Group 128 0D20000 - 0D3FFFF
109 Protection Group 128 0D40000 - 0D5FFFF
110 Protection Group 128 0D60000 - 0D7FFFF
111 Protection Group 128 0D80000 - 0D9FFFF
112 Protection Group 128 0DA0000 - 0DBFFFF
113 Protection Group 128 0DC0000 - 0DDFFFF
114 Protection Group 128 0DE0000 - 0DFFFFF
Table 8: Bank D
Block Protection Group Block Size (Kwords) 16-bit address range (in hexadecimal)
115 Protection Group 128 E00000h-E1FFFFh
116 Protection Group 128 E20000h-E3FFFFh
117 Protection Group 128 E40000h-E5FFFFh
118 Protection Group 128 E60000h-E7FFFFh
119 Protection Group 128 E80000h-E9FFFFh
120 Protection Group 128 EA0000h-EBFFFFh
121 Protection Group 128 EC0000h-EDFFFFh
122 Protection Group 128 EE0000h-EFFFFFh
123 Protection Group 128 F00000h-F1FFFFh
124 Protection Group 128 F20000h-F3FFFFh
125 Protection Group 128 F40000h-F5FFFFh
126 Protection Group 128 F60000h-F7FFFFh
127 Protection Group 128 F80000h-F9FFFFh
128 Protection Group 128 FA0000h-FBFFFFh
129 Protection Group 128 FC0000h-FDFFFFh
130 Protection Group 32 FE0000h-FE7FFFh
131 Protection Group 32 FE8000h-FEFFFFh
132 Protection Group 32 FF0000h-FF7FFFh
133 Protection Group 32 FF8000h-FFFFFFh
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Bus Operations
Table 9: Bus Operations
Notes 1 through 3 apply to entire table
Operation CE# OE# WE# RST# VPP/WP#
Address Inputs
Data Inputs/
Outputs
A[MAX], A[0] DQ[15:0]
READ L L H H X Cell address Data output
WRITE L H L H X4Command address Data input5
STANDBY H X X H X X High-Z
OUTPUT
DISABLE
L H H H X X High-Z
RESET X X X L X X High-Z
Notes: 1. Typical glitches of less than 5ns on CE#, WE#, and RST# are ignored by the device and do
not affect bus operations.
2. H = Logic level HIGH (VIH); L = Logic level LOW (VIL); X = HIGH or LOW.
3. Dual operations are possible with the device multiple bank architecture. While program-
ming or erasing in one bank, read operations are possible in any of the other banks.
Write operations are only allowed in one bank at a time.
4. To write the four outermost parameter blocks (first two and the last two) VPP/WP# must
be equal to VIH.
5. Data input is required when issuing a command sequence or when performing data
polling or block protection.
Read
Bus READ operations read from the memory cells, registers, or CFI space. To accelerate
the READ operation, the memory array can be read in page mode where data is inter-
nally read and stored in a page buffer. Page size is 8 words and is addressed by address
inputs A[2:0].
A valid bus READ operation involves setting the desired address on the address inputs,
taking CE# and OE# LOW, and holding WE# HIGH. The data I/Os will output the value.
(See AC Characteristics for details about when the output becomes valid.)
Write
Bus WRITE operations write to the command interface. A valid bus WRITE operation
begins by setting the desired address on the address inputs. The address inputs are
latched by the command interface on the falling edge of CE# or WE#, whichever occurs
last. The data I/Os are latched by the command interface on the rising edge of CE# or
WE#, whichever occurs first. OE# must remain HIGH during the entire bus WRITE oper-
ation. (See AC Characteristics for timing requirement details.)
Standby and Automatic Standby
Driving CE# HIGH in read mode causes the device to enter standby, and data I/Os to be
High-Z. To reduce the supply current to the standby supply current (ICC2), CE# must be
held within VCC ±0.3V. (See DC Characteristics.)
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During PROGRAM or ERASE operations the device will continue to use the program/
erase supply current (ICC3) until the operation completes.
Automatic standby allows the memory to achieve low power consumption during read
mode. After a READ operation, if CMOS levels (VCC ± 0.3 V) are used to drive the bus
and the bus is inactive for tAVQV + 30ns or more, the memory enters automatic standby
where the internal supply current is reduced to the standby supply current, ICC2 (see
DC characteristics). The data inputs/outputs still output data if a READ operation is in
progress. Depending on load circuits connected with data bus, VCCQ, can have a null
consumption when the memory enters automatic standby.
Output Disable
Data I/Os are High-Z when OE# is HIGH.
Reset
During reset mode the device is deselected and the outputs are High-Z. The device is in
reset mode when RST# is LOW. The power consumption is reduced to the standby level,
independently from CE#, OE#, or WE# inputs.
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Registers
Status Register
Table 10: Status Register Bit Definitions
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description Notes
DQ7 Data polling
bit
0 or 1, depending on
operations
Monitors whether the program/erase controller has successful-
ly completed its operation, or has responded to an ERASE SUS-
PEND operation.
2, 3, 4
DQ6 Toggle bit Toggles: 0 to 1; 1 to 0;
and so on
Monitors whether the program/erase controller has successful-
ly completed its operations, or has responded to an ERASE
SUSPEND operation. During a PROGRAM/ERASE operation,
DQ6 toggles from 0 to 1, 1 to 0, and so on, with each succes-
sive READ operation from any address.
3, 4, 5
DQ5 Error bit 0 = Success
1 = Failure
Identifies errors detected by the program/erase controller. DQ5
is set to 1 when a PROGRAM, BLOCK ERASE, or CHIP ERASE op-
eration fails to write the correct data to the memory.
4, 6
DQ3 Erase timer
bit
0 = Erase not in progress
1 = Erase in progress
Identifies the start of program/erase controller operation dur-
ing a BLOCK ERASE command. Before the program/erase con-
troller starts, this bit set to 0, and additional blocks to be
erased can be written to the command interface.
4
DQ2 Alternative
toggle bit
Toggles: 0 to 1; 1 to 0;
and so on
Monitors the program/erase controller during ERASE opera-
tions. During CHIP ERASE, BLOCK ERASE, and ERASE SUSPEND
operations, DQ2 toggles from 0 to 1, 1 to 0, and so on, with
each successive READ operation from addresses within the
blocks being erased.
3, 4
DQ1 Buffered
program
abort bit
1 = Abort Indicates a BUFFER PROGRAM operation abort. The BUFFERED
PROGRAM ABORT and RESET command must be issued to re-
turn the device to read mode (see WRITE TO BUFFER PRO-
GRAM command).
Notes: 1. The status register can be read during PROGRAM, ERASE, or ERASE SUSPEND operations;
the READ operation outputs data on DQ[7:0].
2. For a PROGRAM operation in progress, DQ7 outputs the complement of the bit being
programmed. For a READ operation from the address previously programmed success-
fully, DQ7 outputs existing DQ7 data. For a READ operation from addresses with blocks
to be erased while an ERASE SUSPEND operation is in progress, DQ7 outputs 0; upon
successful completion of the ERASE SUSPEND operation, DQ7 outputs 1. For an ERASE
operation in progress, DQ7 outputs 0; upon either operation's successful completion,
DQ7 outputs 1.
3. After successful completion of a PROGRAM or ERASE operation, the device returns to
read mode.
4. During erase suspend mode, READ operations to addresses within blocks not being
erased output memory array data as if in read mode. A protected block is treated the
same as a block not being erased. See the Toggle Flowchart for more information.
5. During erase suspend mode, DQ6 toggles when addressing a cell within a block being
erased. The toggling stops when the program/erase controller has suspended the ERASE
operation. See the Toggle Flowchart for more information.
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6. When DQ5 is set to 1, a READ/RESET command must be issued before any subsequent
command.
Table 11: Operations and Corresponding Bit Settings
Note 1 applies to entire table
Operation Address DQ7 DQ6 DQ5 DQ3 DQ2 DQ1 RY/BY# Notes
PROGRAM Any address DQ7# Toggle 0 No toggle 0 0 2
PROGRAM during
ERASE SUSPEND
Any address DQ7# Toggle 0 0
ENHANCED
BUFFERED
PROGRAM Entry
Any address Toggle 0 0
BUFFERED
PROGRAM ABORT
Any address DQ7# Toggle 0 1 0 2
PROGRAM error Any address DQ7# Toggle 1 High-Z
CHIP ERASE Any address 0 Toggle 0 1 Toggle 0
BLOCK ERASE
before time-out
Erasing block 0 Toggle 0 0 Toggle 0
Non-erasing block 0 Toggle 0 0 No toggle 0
BLOCK ERASE Erasing block 0 Toggle 0 1 Toggle 0
Non-erasing block 0 Toggle 0 1 No toggle 0
ERASE SUSPEND Erasing block 1 No toggle 0 Toggle High-Z
Non-erasing block Outputs memory array data as if in read mode High-Z
BLOCK ERASE
error
Good block
address
0 Toggle 1 1 No toggle High-Z
Faulty block
address
0 Toggle 1 1 Toggle High-Z
Notes: 1. Unspecified data bits should be ignored.
2. DQ7# for buffer program is related to the last address location loaded.
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Figure 5: Data Polling Flowchart
Start
DQ7 = Data
DQ5 = 1
DQ1 = 1
DQ7 = Data
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Read DQ7, DQ5, and DQ1
at valid address1
Read DQ7 at valid address
SuccessFailure 4
32
Notes: 1. Valid address is the address being programmed or an address within the block being
erased.
2. Failure results: DQ5 = 1 indicates an operation error; DQ1 = 1 indicates a WRITE TO BUF-
FER PROGRAM ABORT operation.
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Figure 6: Toggle Bit Flowchart
DQ6 = Toggle
DQ5 = 1
DQ6 = Toggle
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Start
Read DQ6 at valid address
Read DQ6, DQ5, and DQ1
at valid address
Read DQ6 (twice) at valid address
SuccessFailure1
DQ1 = 1
No
Yes
No
Note: 1. Failure results: DQ5 = 1 indicates an operation error; DQ1 = 1 indicates a WRITE TO BUF-
FER PROGRAM ABORT operation.
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Figure 7: Status Register Polling Flowchart
WRITE TO BUFFER
PROGRAM
Start
DQ7 = Valid data
DQ5 = 1
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
DQ6 = Toggling Yes
No No
No
Yes
PROGRAM operation
No
No
DQ6 = Toggling
No
DQ2 = Toggling
Yes
Yes
Yes
DQ1 = 1
Read 3 correct data?
No
Yes
Read 1
Read 2
Read 2
Read 3
Device busy: Repolling
Device busy: Repolling
Read 3
PROGRAM operation
complete
PROGRAM operation
failure
WRITE TO BUFFER
PROGRAM
abort
Timeout failure
ERASE operation
complete
Erase/suspend mode
Device error
Read2.DQ6 = Read3.DQ6
Read2.DQ2 = Read3.DQ2
Read1.DQ6 = Read2.DQ6
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Lock Register
Table 12: Lock Register Bit Definitions
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description Notes
DQ[15:5] RFU Reserved for future use 2
DQ4 Volatile
lock
boot bit
Programmable Sets default values for volatile block protection; when this
bit is programmed, blocks are protected at power-up.
DQ3 RFU Reserved for future use 2
DQ2 Password
protection
mode lock
bit
0 = Password protection
mode enabled
1 = Password protection
mode disabled (Default)
Places the device permanently in password protection mode. 3
DQ1 Nonvolatile
protection
mode lock
bit
0 = Nonvolatile protection
mode enabled with pass-
word protection mode
permanently disabled
1 = Nonvolatile protection
mode enabled (Default)
Places the device in nonvolatile protection mode with pass-
word protection mode permanently disabled. When shipped
from the factory, the device will operate in nonvolatile pro-
tection mode, and the memory blocks are unprotected.
3
DQ0 Extended
memory
block
protection
bit
0 = Protected
1 = Unprotected (Default)
If the device is shipped with the extended memory block un-
locked, the block can be protected by setting this bit to 0.
The extended memory block protection status can be read in
auto select mode by issuing an AUTO SELECT command. It
can also be read by applying VID to A9.
Notes: 1. The lock register is a 16-bit, one-time programmable register.
2. DQ[15:5] and DQ[3] are reserved and are set to a default value of 1. During program-
ming, they must be held to 1.
3. The password protection mode lock bit and nonvolatile protection mode lock bit cannot
both be programmed to 0. Any attempt to program one while the other is programmed
causes the operation to abort, and the device returns to read mode. The device is ship-
ped from the factory with the default setting.
Table 13: Block Protection Status
Nonvolatile
Protection Bit
Lock Bit1
Nonvolatile
Protection
Bit2
Volatile
Protection
Bit3
Block
Protection
Status Block Protection Status
0 0 X 01h Block protected by nonvolatile protection bit; nonvolatile
protection bit unchangeable.
0 1 1 00h Block unprotected; nonvolatile protection bit unchangeable.
0 1 0 01h Block protected by volatile protection bit; nonvolatile protec-
tion bit unchangeable.
1 0 X 01h Block protected by nonvolatile protection bit; nonvolatile
protection bit changeable.
1 1 0 01h Block protected by volatile protection bit; nonvolatile protec-
tion bit changeable.
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Table 13: Block Protection Status (Continued)
Nonvolatile
Protection Bit
Lock Bit1
Nonvolatile
Protection
Bit2
Volatile
Protection
Bit3
Block
Protection
Status Block Protection Status
1 1 1 00h Block unprotected; nonvolatile protection bit changeable.
Notes: 1. Nonvolatile protection bit lock bit: when cleared to 1, all nonvolatile protection bits are
unlocked; when set to 0, all nonvolatile protection bits are locked.
2. Block nonvolatile protection bit: when cleared to 1, the block is unprotected; when set
to 0, the block is protected.
3. Block volatile protection bit: when cleared to 1, the block is unprotected; when set to 0,
the block is protected.
Figure 8: Lock Register Program Flowchart
Start
Done?
DQ5 = 1
No
No
Yes
Yes
Enter LOCK REGISTER command set
Address/data (unlock) cycle 1
Address/data (unlock) cycle 2
Address/data cycle 3
PROGRAM LOCK REGISTER
Address/data cycle 1
Address/data cycle 2
Polling algorithm
Success:
EXIT PROTECTION command set
(Returns to device read mode)
Address/data cycle 1
Address/data cycle 2
Failure:
READ/RESET
(Returns device to read mode)
Notes: 1. Each lock register bit can be programmed only once.
2. See the Block Protection Command Definitions table for address-data cycle details.
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Standard Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles
Table 14: Standard Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles, 16-Bit
Note 1 applies to entire table
Command and
Code/Subcode
Bus
Size
Address and Data Cycles
Notes
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
A D A D A D A D A D A D
READ and AUTO SELECT Operations
READ/RESET (F0h) x16 X F0
555 AA 2AA 55 X F0
READ CFI (98h) x16 BKA
555
98
UNLOCK BYPASS
READ CFI (98h)
x16 BKA 98
AUTO SELECT (90h) x16 555 AA 2AA 55 BKA
555
90 Note
2
Note
2
2, 3, 4
BYPASS Operations
UNLOCK BYPASS (20h) x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 20
UNLOCK BYPASS
RESET (90h/00h)
x16 X 90 X 00
PROGRAM Operations
PROGRAM (A0h) x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 A0 PA PD
UNLOCK BYPASS
PROGRAM (A0h)
x16 X A0 PA PD 5
WRITE TO BUFFER
PROGRAM (25h)
x16 555 AA 2AA 55 BAd 25 BAd N PA PD 6, 7, 8
UNLOCK BYPASS
WRITE TO BUFFER
PROGRAM (25h)
x16 BAd 25 BAd N PA PD 5
WRITE TO BUFFER
PROGRAM CONFIRM
(29h)
x16 BAd 29
BUFFERED PROGRAM
ABORT and RESET (F0h)
x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 F0
ENTER
ENHANCED
BUFFERED
PROGRAM COMMAND
SET (38h)
x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 38 9
ENHANCED
BUFFERED
PROGRAM (33h)
x16 BAd 33 BAd
(00)
Data BAd
(01)
Data 9
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Table 14: Standard Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles, 16-Bit (Continued)
Note 1 applies to entire table
Command and
Code/Subcode
Bus
Size
Address and Data Cycles
Notes
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
A D A D A D A D A D A D
ENHANCED
BUFFERED
PROGRAM CONFIRM
(29h)
x16 BAd
(00)
29
EXIT ENHANCED
BUFFERED
PROGRAM
COMMAND SET (90h)
x16 X 90 X 00
PROGRAM SUSPEND
(B0h)
x16 BKA B0
PROGRAM RESUME
(30h)
x16 BKA 30
WRITE TO BUFFER PRO-
GRAM SUSPEND (B0h)
x16 BAd B0
WRITE TO BUFFER PRO-
GRAM RESUME (30h)
x16 BAd 30
ERASE Operations
CHIP ERASE (80/10h) x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 80 555 AA 2AA 55 555 10
UNLOCK BYPASS
CHIP ERASE (80/10h)
x16 X 80 X 10 5
BLOCK ERASE (80/30h) x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 80 555 AA 2AA 55 BAd 30 10
UNLOCK BYPASS
BLOCK ERASE (80/30h)
x16 X 80 BAd 30 5
ERASE SUSPEND (B0h) x16 BKA B0
ERASE RESUME (30h) x16 BKA 30
Notes: 1. A = Address; D = Data; X = "Don't Care;" BKA = Bank address; BAd = Any address in the
block; N = Number of bytes to be programmed; PA = Program address; PD = Program
data; Gray shading = Not applicable. All values in the table are hexadecimal. Some com-
mands require both a command code and subcode.
2. These cells represent READ cycles (versus WRITE cycles for the others).
3. AUTO SELECT enables the device to read the manufacturer code, device code, block pro-
tection status, and extended memory block protection indicator.
4. AUTO SELECT addresses and data are specified in the Electronic Signature table and the
Extended Memory Block Protection table.
5. For any UNLOCK BYPASS ERASE/PROGRAM command, the first two UNLOCK cycles are
unnecessary.
6. BAd must be the same as the address loaded during the WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM
3rd and 4th cycles.
7. WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM operation: maximum cycles 36 (x16). UNLOCK BYPASS
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM operation: maximum cycles = 34 (x16). WRITE TO BUFFER
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PROGRAM operation: N + 1 = bytes to be programmed; maximum buffer size = 32 words
(x16).
8. For x16, A[MAX:5] address pins should remain unchanged while A[4:0] pins are used to
select a word within the N + 1 word page.
9. The following is content for address-data cycles 256 through 258: BAd (FE) - Data; BAd
(FF) - Data; BAd (00) - 29.
10. BLOCK ERASE address cycles can extend beyond six address-data cycles, depending on
the number of blocks to erase.
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READ and AUTO SELECT Operations
READ/RESET Command
The device is in read mode after a reset or power-up. The READ/RESET (F0h) command
returns the device to read mode and resets the errors in the status register. One or three
bus WRITE operations can be used to issue the READ/RESET command.
To return the device to read mode, this command can be issued between bus WRITE
cycles before the start of a PROGRAM or ERASE operation. If the READ/RESET com-
mand is issued during the timeout of a BLOCK ERASE operation, the device requires up
to 10μs to abort, during which time no valid data can be read.
The READ/RESET command will not abort a PROGRAM operation if executed while the
device is in program suspend, or an ERASE operation if executed while the device is in
erase suspend.
READ CFI Command
The READ CFI (98h) command puts the device in read CFI mode and is only valid when
the device is in read array or auto select mode. One bus WRITE cycle is required to issue
the command.
Once in read CFI mode, bus READ operations will output data from the CFI memory
area (Refer to the Common Flash Interface for details). A READ/RESET command must
be issued to return the device to the previous mode (read array or auto select ). A sec-
ond READ/RESET command is required to put the device in read array mode from auto
select mode.
UNLOCK BYPASS READ CFI Command
The UNLOCK BYPASS READ CFI (98h) command enables the device to read the CFI
when the device is in the unlock bypass mode.
Once in read CFI mode, bus READ operations will output data from the CFI memory
area (Refer to the Common Flash Interface for details). A READ/RESET command must
be issued to return the device to the previous mode (read array or auto select ). A sec-
ond READ/RESET command is required to put the device in read array mode from auto
select mode.
AUTO SELECT Command
At power-up or after a hardware reset, the device is in read mode. It can then be put in
auto select mode by issuing an AUTO SELECT (90h) command. Auto select mode ena-
bles the following device information to be read:
Electronic signature, which includes manufacturer and device code information as
shown in the Electronic Signature tables.
Block protection, which includes the block protection status and extended memory
block protection indicator, as shown in the Block Protection tables.
For example, auto select mode can be used by the programming equipment to auto-
matically match a device with the application code to be programmed.
Electronic signature or block protection information is read by executing a READ opera-
tion with control signals and addresses set, as shown in the Read Electronic Signature
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tables or the Block Protection tables, respectively. If the block is protected, then 01h is
output on data input/outputs DQ0-DQ7, otherwise 00h is output.
Three consecutive bus WRITE operations are required to issue an AUTO SELECT com-
mand. The device remains in auto select mode until a READ/RESET or READ CFI com-
mand is issued.
The device cannot enter auto select mode when a PROGRAM or ERASE operation is in
progress (RY/BY# LOW) unless the respective operation is suspended by a PROGRAM
SUSPEND or an ERASE SUSPEND command.
Auto select mode is exited by performing a reset. The device returns to read mode un-
less it entered auto select mode after an ERASE SUSPEND or PROGRAM SUSPEND
command, in which case it returns to erase or program suspend mode.
Table 15: Read Electronic Signature, Auto Select Mode and Programmer Method
Read cycle1E# G# W#
Address inputs Data IO
A[23:10] A[9:8] A[7:5] A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 DQ[15:0]
Manufacturer code VIL VIL VIH X X VIL X VIL VIL VIL VIL 0020h
Device code (cycle 1) X VIL VIL VIL VIH 227Eh
Device code (cycle 2) VIH VIH VIH VIL 223Ch
Device code (cycle 3) VIH VIH VIH VIH 2202h
Note: 1. X = VIL or VIH.
Table 16: Block protection (16-bit mode)
E# G# W# RST#
VPP/
WP#
Address inputs Data IO
A[23:12] A[11:10] A9 A8 A7 A6 A[5:4] A[3:2] A1 A0 Bits Value
Operation: Verify extended memory block indicator bit
VIL VIL VIH VIH VIH BKA X X X VIL VIL VIL VIL VIH VIH DQ[15:8] 0
DQ7 1 = factory locked
DQ6 1 = customer locked,
0 = customer lockable
DQ5 1 = reserved,
0 = standard
DQ[4:3] 00 = WP# protects 4
outermost blocks,
11 = No WP# protection
(hardware write
protection)
DQ[2:0] 0
Operation: Verify block protection status
VIL VIL VIH VIH VIH BAd X X X VIL VIL VIL VIL VIH VIL 0000h (unprotected)
0001h (protected)
Note: 1. X = VIL or VIH. BAd any address in the block, BKA bank address.
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Bypass Operations
UNLOCK BYPASS Command
The UNLOCK BYPASS (20h) command is used to place the device in unlock bypass
mode. Three bus WRITE operations are required to issue the UNLOCK BYPASS com-
mand.
When the device enters unlock bypass mode, the two initial UNLOCK cycles required
for a standard PROGRAM or ERASE operation are not needed, thus enabling faster total
program or erase time.
The UNLOCK BYPASS command is used in conjunction with UNLOCK BYPASS PRO-
GRAM or UNLOCK BYPASS ERASE commands to program or erase the device faster
than with standard PROGRAM or ERASE commands. When the cycle time to the device
is long, considerable time savings can be gained by using these commands. When in
unlock bypass mode, only the following commands are valid:
The UNLOCK BYPASS PROGRAM command can be issued to program addresses
within the device.
The UNLOCK BYPASS BLOCK ERASE command can be issued to erase one or more
memory blocks.
The UNLOCK BYPASS CHIP ERASE command can be issued to erase the whole mem-
ory array.
The UNLOCK BYPASS WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command can be issued to
speed up the programming operation.
The UNLOCK BYPASS CFI command can be issued to read the CFI when the memory
is in unlock bypass mode
The UNLOCK BYPASS RESET command can be issued to return the device to read
mode.
In unlock bypass mode, the device can be read as if in read mode.
In addition to the UNLOCK BYPASS command, when VPP/WP# is raised to VPPH, the de-
vice automatically enters unlock bypass mode. When VPP/WP# returns to VIH or VIL, the
device is no longer in unlock bypass mode and normal operation resumes. The transi-
tions from VIH to VPPH and from VPPH to VIH must be slower than tVHVPP (see the Accel-
erated Program, Data Polling/Toggle AC Characteristics).
Note: Micron recommends the user enter and exit unlock bypass mode using ENTER
UNLOCK BYPASS and UNLOCK BYPASS RESET commands rather than raising VPP/WP#
to VPPH. VPP/WP# should never be raised to VPPH from any mode except read mode; oth-
erwise, the device may be left in an indeterminate state.
UNLOCK BYPASS RESET Command
The UNLOCK BYPASS RESET (90/00h) command is used to return to read/reset mode
from unlock bypass mode. Two bus WRITE operations are required to issue the UN-
LOCK BYPASS RESET command. The READ/RESET command does not exit from un-
lock bypass mode.
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Program Operations
PROGRAM Command
The PROGRAM (A0h) command can be used to program a value to one address in the
memory array. The command requires four bus WRITE operations, and the final WRITE
operation latches the address and data in the internal state machine and starts the pro-
gram/erase controller.
Programming can be suspended and then resumed by issuing a PROGRAM SUSPEND
command and a PROGRAM RESUME command, respectively.
If the address falls in a protected block, the PROGRAM command is ignored, and the
data remains unchanged. The status register is not read, and no error condition is given.
After programming has started, bus READ operations output the status register content.
A bus READ operation from a bank different from the one whose blocks are being pro-
grammed will output the memory array content.
After the PROGRAM operation has completed, the device returns to read mode, unless
an error has occurred. When an error occurs, bus READ operations to the device contin-
ue to output the status register. A READ/RESET command must be issued to reset the
error condition and return the device to read mode.
The PROGRAM command cannot change a bit set to 0 back to 1, and an attempt to do
so is masked during a PROGRAM operation. Instead, an ERASE command must be used
to set all bits in one memory block or in the entire memory from 0 to 1.
The PROGRAM operation is aborted by performing a reset or by powering-down the de-
vice. In this case, data integrity cannot be ensured, and it is recommended that the
aborted data be reprogrammed.
UNLOCK BYPASS PROGRAM Command
When the device is in unlock bypass mode, the UNLOCK BYPASS PROGRAM (A0h)
command can be used to program one address in the memory array. The command re-
quires two bus WRITE operations instead of four required by a standard PROGRAM
command; the final WRITE operation latches the address and data and starts the pro-
gram/erase controller (The standard PROGRAM command requires four bus WRITE op-
erations). This UNLOCK BYPASS PROGRAM operation behaves identically to the PRO-
GRAM operation. The operation cannot be aborted. A bus READ operation from the
memory outputs the status register. A bus READ operation from a bank different from
the one whose blocks are being programmed will output the memory array content.
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM Command
The WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM (25h) command makes use of the 32-word program
buffer to speed up programming. A maximum of 32 words can be loaded into the pro-
gram buffer; each write buffer has the same A[23:5]. The WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM
command dramatically reduces system programming time compared to the standard
non-buffered PROGRAM command.
When issuing a WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command, V PP/WP# can be either held
HIGH or raised to VPPH. Also, it can be held LOW if the block is not one of the four outer-
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most blocks, depending on the part number. The following successive steps are re-
quired to issue the WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command:
First, two UNLOCK cycles are issued. Next, a third bus WRITE cycle sets up the WRITE
TO BUFFER PROGRAM command. The set-up code can be addressed to any location
within the targeted block. Then, a fourth bus WRITE cycle sets up the number of words
to be programmed. Value n is written to the same block address, where n + 1 is the
number of words to be programmed. Value n + 1 must not exceed the size of the pro-
gram buffer, or the operation will abort. A fifth cycle loads the first address and data to
be programmed. Last, n bus WRITE cycles load the address and data for each word into
the program buffer. Addresses must lie within the range from the start address +1 to the
start address + (n - 1).
Optimum programming performance and lower power usage are achieved by aligning
the starting address at the beginning of a 32-word boundary; otherwise, programming
time doubles. All addresses used in the operation must lie within the same page.
To program the content of the program buffer, this command must be followed by a
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM CONFIRM command.
If an address is written several times during a WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM operation,
the address/data counter will be decremented at each data load operation, and the data
will be programmed to the last word loaded into the buffer.
Invalid address combinations or the incorrect sequence of bus WRITE cycles will abort
the WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command.
The status register bits DQ1, DQ5, DQ6, DQ7 can be used to monitor the device status
during a WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM operation.
The WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command should not be used to change a bit set to
0 back to 1, and an attempt to do so is masked during the operation. Rather than the
WRITE BUFFER PROGRAM command, the ERASE command should be used to set
memory bits from 0 to 1.
The WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command can be suspended and then resumed by
issuing a PROGRAM SUSPEND command and then a PROGRAM RESUME command,
respectively.
After the WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM operation has completed, the memory will re-
turn to read mode, unless an error has occurred. When an error occurs, a read operation
from the bank being programmed will continue to output the status register. A read op-
eration from any bank other than the one being programmed will output the memory
array content.
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Figure 9: WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM Flowchart
Notes: 1. n + 1 is the number of addresses to be programmed.
2. The BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT and RESET command must be issued to return the de-
vice to read mode.
3. When the block address is specified, any address in the selected block address space is
acceptable. However, when loading program buffer address with data, all addresses
must fall within the selected program buffer page.
4. DQ7 must be checked because DQ5 and DQ7 may change simultaneously.
5. If this flowchart location is reached because DQ5 = 1, then the WRITE TO BUFFER PRO-
GRAM command failed. If this flowchart location is reached because DQ1 = 1, then the
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command aborted. In both cases, the appropriate RESET
command must be issued to return the device to read mode: A RESET command if the
operation failed; a WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM ABORT AND RESET command if the op-
eration aborted.
6. See the Standard Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles, 16-Bit table for details
about the WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command sequence.
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UNLOCK BYPASS WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM Command
When the device is in unlock bypass mode, the UNLOCK BYPASS WRITE TO BUFFER
(25h) command can be used to program the device in fast program mode. The com-
mand requires two bus WRITE operations fewer than the standard WRITE TO BUFFER
PROGRAM command.
The UNLOCK BYPASS WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command behaves the same way
as the WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command: the operation cannot be aborted, and
a bus READ operation from the memory outputs the status register. A bus READ opera-
tion from a bank different from the one whose blocks are being programmed will out-
put the memory array content.
The WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM CONFIRM command is used to confirm an UN-
LOCK BYPASS WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command and to program the n + 1
words loaded in the program buffer by this command.
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM CONFIRM Command
The WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM CONFIRM (29h) command is used to confirm a
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command and to program the n + 1 words loaded in the
program buffer by this command.
BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT AND RESET Command
A BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT AND RESET (F0h) command must be issued to abort
the WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM and ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM operations
and reset the device in read mode. The buffer programming sequence can be aborted in
the following ways:
Load a value that is greater than the page buffer size during the number of locations
to program in the WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM command.
Write to an address in a different block than the one specified during the WRITE BUF-
FER LOAD command.
Write an address/data pair to a different write buffer page than the one selected by
the starting address during the program buffer data loading stage of the operation.
Write data other than the CONFIRM command after the specified number of data
load cycles.
The abort condition is indicated by DQ1 = 1, DQ6 = toggle, and DQ5 = 0 (all of which are
status register bits). A BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT and RESET command sequence
must be written to reset the device for the next operation.
Note: The full three-cycle BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT and RESET command se-
quence is required when using buffer programming features in unlock bypass mode.
PROGRAM SUSPEND Command
The PROGRAM SUSPEND (B0h) command can be used to interrupt a program opera-
tion so that data can be read from any block. When the PROGRAM SUSPEND command
is issued during a program operation, the device suspends the operation within the pro-
gram suspend latency time and updates the status register bits.
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After the program operation has been suspended, data can be read from any address.
However, data is invalid when read from an address where a program operation has
been suspended.
The PROGRAM SUSPEND command may also be issued during a PROGRAM operation
while an erase is suspended. In this case, data may be read from any address not in
erase suspend or program suspend mode. To read from the extended memory block
area (one-time programmable area), the ENTER/EXIT EXTENDED MEMORY BLOCK
command sequences must be issued.
The system may also issue the AUTO SELECT command sequence when the device is in
program suspend mode. The system can read as many auto select codes as required.
When the device exits auto select mode, the device reverts to program suspend mode
and is ready for another valid operation.
The PROGRAM SUSPEND operation is aborted by performing a device reset or power-
down. In this case, data integrity cannot be ensured, and it is recommended that the
aborted data be reprogrammed.
PROGRAM RESUME Command
The PROGRAM RESUME (30h) command must be issued to exit a program suspend
mode and resume a PROGRAM operation. The controller can use DQ7 or DQ6 status
bits to determine the status of the PROGRAM operation. After a PROGRAM RESUME
command is issued, subsequent PROGRAM RESUME commands are ignored. Another
PROGRAM SUSPEND command can be issued after the device has resumed program-
ming.
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM SUSPEND Command
The WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM SUSPEND (B0h) command can be used to interrupt
a write to buffer program operation so that data can be read from any block. When this
command is issued, the device suspends the operation within the program suspend la-
tency time and updates the status register bits.
After the operation has been suspended, data can be read from any address. However,
data is invalid when read from an address where a program operation has been suspen-
ded.
This command can also be issued during a WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM operation
while an erase is also suspended. In this case, data may be read from any address not in
erase suspend or program suspend mode. To read from the extended memory block
area (one-time programmable area), the ENTER/EXIT EXTENDED MEMORY BLOCK
command sequences must be issued.
The system may also issue the AUTO SELECT command sequence when the device is in
write to buffer program suspend mode. The system can read as many auto select codes
as required. When the device exits auto select mode, the device reverts to write to buffer
program suspend mode and is ready for another valid operation.
The PROGRAM SUSPEND operation is aborted by performing a device reset or power-
down. In this case, data integrity cannot be ensured, and it is recommended that the
aborted data be reprogrammed.
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WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM RESUME Command
The WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM RESUME (30h) command must be issued to exit a
write to buffer program suspend mode and resume a WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM
operation. The controller can use DQ7 or DQ6 status bits to determine the status of the
WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM operation. After a WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM RE-
SUME command is issued, subsequent WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM RESUME com-
mands are ignored. Another WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM SUSPEND command can
be issued after the device has resumed programming.
ENTER ENHANCED BUFFERED Command
The ENTER ENHANCED BUFFERED command is used to allow execution of the en-
hanced buffered program commands. The device accepts only these following com-
mands after the ENTER ENHANCED BUFFERED command is issued; any other com-
mand is ignored:
ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM (can be issued multiple times once the ENTER
ENHANCED BUFFERED command is executed)
ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT/RESET
EXIT ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM
To ensure the ENTER ENHANCED BUFFERED command has completed successfully
and the device is ready to receive one of the commands listed above, it is recommended
to monitor toggle bit (DQ6).
ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM Command
The ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command makes use of a 256-word write buf-
fer to speed up programming. Each write buffer has the same A23-A8 addresses. This
command dramatically reduces system programming time compared to both the
standard non-buffered PROGRAM command and the WRITE TO BUFFER command.
When issuing the ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command, the VPP/WP pin can
be held HIGH or raised to VPPH (see Program/Erase Characteristics). The following suc-
cessive steps are required to issue the ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command:
First, the ENTER ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command issued. Next, one bus
WRITE cycle sets up the ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command. The set-up
code can be addressed to any location within the targeted block. Then, a second bus
WRITE cycle loads the first address and data to be programmed. There are a total of 256
address and data loading cycles. When the 256 words are loaded to the buffer, a third
WRITE cycle programs the content of the buffer. Last, when the command completes,
the EXIT ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command is issued.
Address/data cycles must be loaded in an increasing address order, from A[7:0] =
00000000 to A[7:0] = 11111111 until all 256 words are loaded. Invalid address combina-
tions or the incorrect sequence of bus WRITE cycles will abort the ENHANCED BUF-
FERED PROGRAM command.
The status register bits DQ1, DQ5, DQ6, DQ7 can be used to monitor the device status
during an ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM operation.
An external 12V supply can be used to improve programming efficiency.
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When reprogramming data in a portion of memory already programmed (changing
programmed data from '0' to '1') operation failure can be detected by a logical OR be-
tween the previous and the current value.
ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT RESET Command
After an ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command is aborted, the device will ac-
cept only an ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT RESET (F0h) command. This
command resets the device following the aborted command and before the next com-
mand can be executed. When this command completes and the device is reset, the
memory waits for either an ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command or an EXIT
ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command. The enhanced buffered programming
sequence can be aborted in the following ways:
Write to an address in a different block than the one specified during the ENHANCED
BUFFERED PROGRAM LOAD command.
Write an address/data pair to a different write buffer page than the one selected by
the starting address during the program buffer data loading stage of the operation.
Write data other than the CONFIRM command after the specified number of data
load cycles.
Load address/data pairs in an incorrect sequence during the enhanced buffered pro-
gram.
Load a number of data that is less or greater than 256 during the program step.
The abort condition is indicated by DQ1 = 1, DQ6 = toggle, and DQ5 = 0 (all of which are
status register bits). A BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT and RESET command sequence
must be written to reset the device for the next operation.
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Figure 10: ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM Flowchart
ENHANCED
BUFFERED PROGRAM
command set
Start
Read
DQ5 and DQ6
at valid address
DQ6 =
toggle
DQ5 =1
Read DQ6
twice
at valid address
DQ6 =
toggle
Fail
Read DQ6 at
valid address
Read status register
(DQ1, DQ5, DQ7) at
last loaded address
DQ7 = Data
Check status register
(DQ5, DQ7) at
last loaded address
DQ5 = 1
DQ7 = Data
(3)
ENHANCED BUFFERED
PROGRAM confirm,
block address
Fail or Abort(4)
258th WRITE cycle of the
command
ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM
End
New
Program?
Exit ENHANCED
BUFFERED PROGRAM
command set
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
DQ1 = 1
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
X = X-1
Write buffer data,
start address (00),
X=255
X = 0
No
Abort WRITE
TO BUFFER
Write next data, (2)
program address pair
Yes
Write to a different
block address
ENHANCED BUFFERED
PROGRAM aborted (1)
ENHANCED BUFFERED
PROGRAM command,
block address
Write next data, (2)
program address pair
First cycle of the
ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM
command
Yes
No
Notes: 1. The ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT RESET command must be issued to return
the device to read mode.
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2. When the block address is specified, all addresses in the selected block address space
must be issued starting from 00h. Furthermore, when loading the write buffer address
with data, data program addresses must be consecutive.
3. DQ7 must be checked since DQ5 and DQ7 may change simultaneously.
4. If this flowchart location is reached because DQ5 = 1, then the ENHANCED BUFFERED
PROGRAM command failed. If this flowchart location is reached because DQ1 = 1, then
the ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command aborted. In both cases, the appropriate
reset command must be issued to return the device to read mode: A RESET command if
the operation failed; an ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM ABORT RESET command if the
operation aborted.
EXIT ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM Command
The EXIT ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command requires two bus write cycles
and is used to return the device to read mode. Until this command is issued, only the
ENHANCED BUFFERED PROGRAM command can be issued, and all other commands
are ignored.
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Erase Operations
CHIP ERASE Command
The CHIP ERASE (80/10h) command erases the entire chip. Six bus WRITE operations
are required to issue the command and start the program/erase controller.
Protected blocks are not erased. If all blocks are protected, the CHIP ERASE operation
appears to start, but will terminate within approximately100μs, leaving the data un-
changed. No error is reported when protected blocks are not erased.
During the CHIP ERASE operation, the device ignores all other commands, including
ERASE SUSPEND. It is not possible to abort the operation. All bus READ operations dur-
ing CHIP ERASE output the status register on the data I/Os. See the Status Register sec-
tion for more details.
After the CHIP ERASE operation completes, the device returns to read mode, unless an
error has occurred. If an error occurs, the device will continue to output the status regis-
ter. A READ/RESET command must be issued to reset the error condition and return to
read mode.
The CHIP ERASE command sets all of the bits in unprotected blocks of the device to 1.
All previous data is lost.
The operation is aborted by performing a reset or by powering-down the device. In this
case, data integrity cannot be ensured, and it is recommended that the entire chip be
erased again.
UNLOCK BYPASS CHIP ERASE Command
When the device is in unlock bypass mode, the UNLOCK BYPASS CHIP ERASE (80/10h)
command can be used to erase all memory blocks at one time. The command requires
only two bus WRITE operations instead of six using the standard CHIP ERASE com-
mand. The final bus WRITE operation starts the program/erase controller.
The UNLOCK BYPASS CHIP ERASE command behaves the same way as the CHIP
ERASE command: the operation cannot be aborted, and a bus READ operation to the
memory outputs the status register.
BLOCK ERASE Command
The BLOCK ERASE (80/30h) command erases a list of one or more blocks. It sets all of
the bits in the unprotected selected blocks to 1. All previous data in the selected blocks
is lost.
Six bus WRITE operations are required to select the first block in the list. Each addition-
al block in the list can be selected by repeating the sixth bus WRITE operation using the
address of the additional block. After the command sequence is written, a block erase
timeout occurs. During the timeout period, additional block addresses and BLOCK
ERASE commands can be written. After the program/erase controller has started, it is
not possible to select any more blocks. Therefore, each additional block must be selec-
ted within the timeout period of the last block. The timeout timer restarts when an ad-
ditional block is selected. After the sixth bus WRITE operation, a bus READ operation
outputs the status register. Bus READ operations from banks different from those that
include the blocks being erased output the memory array content. See the WE#-Con-
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trolled Program waveforms for details on how to identify if the program/erase controller
has started the BLOCK ERASE operation.
After the BLOCK ERASE operation completes, the device returns to read mode, unless
an error has occurred. If an error occurs, bus READ operations will continue to output
the status register. A READ/RESET command must be issued to reset the error condi-
tion and return to read mode.
If any selected blocks are protected, they are ignored, and all the other selected blocks
are erased. If all of the selected blocks are protected, the BLOCK ERASE operation ap-
pears to start, but will terminate within approximately100μs, leaving the data un-
changed. No error condition is given when protected blocks are not erased.
During the BLOCK ERASE operation, the device ignores all commands except the
ERASE SUSPEND command and the READ/RESET command, which is accepted only
during the timeout period. The operation is aborted by performing a reset or powering-
down the device. In this case, data integrity cannot be ensured, and it is recommended
that the aborted blocks be erased again.
UNLOCK BYPASS BLOCK ERASE Command
When the device is in unlock bypass mode, the UNLOCK BYPASS BLOCK ERASE
(80/30h) command can be used to erase one or more memory blocks at a time. The
command requires two bus WRITE operations instead of six using the standard BLOCK
ERASE command. The final bus WRITE operation latches the address of the block and
starts the program/erase controller.
To erase multiple blocks (after the first two bus WRITE operations have selected the first
block in the list), each additional block in the list can be selected by repeating the sec-
ond bus WRITE operation using the address of the additional block.
The UNLOCK BYPASS BLOCK ERASE command behaves the same way as the BLOCK
ERASE command: the operation cannot be aborted, and a bus READ operation to the
memory outputs the status register. Bus READ operations from banks different from
those that include the blocks being erased output the memory array content. See the
BLOCK ERASE Command section for details.
ERASE SUSPEND Command
The ERASE SUSPEND (B0h) command temporarily suspends a BLOCK ERASE opera-
tion. One bus WRITE operation with the block address is required to issue the com-
mand.
After the command sequence is written, a minimum block erase timeout occurs. During
the timeout period, additional block addresses and block erase commands can be writ-
ten.
The program/erase controller suspends the ERASE operation within the erase suspend
latency time of the ERASE SUSPEND command being issued. However, when the
ERASE SUSPEND command is written during the block erase timeout, the device im-
mediately terminates the timeout period and suspends the ERASE operation. After the
program/erase controller has stopped, the device operates in read mode, and the erase
is suspended.
During an ERASE SUSPEND operation, it is possible to read and execute PROGRAM op-
erations or WRITE TO BUFFER PROGRAM operations in blocks that are not suspended.
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Both READ and PROGRAM operations behave normally on these blocks. Reading from
blocks that are suspended will output the status register. If any attempt is made to pro-
gram in a protected block or in the suspended block, the PROGRAM command is ignor-
ed, and the data remains unchanged. In this case, the status register is not read, and no
error condition is given.
It is also possible to issue the AUTO SELECT command after entering auto select mode.
The READ/RESET command must be issued to return the device to read array mode be-
fore the ERASE RESUME command will be accepted.
During an ERASE SUSPEND operation and after the ENTER EXTENDED MEMORY
BLOCK command is issued, a bus READ operation to the extended memory block will
output the extended memory block data. After the device enters extended memory
block mode, the EXIT EXTENDED MEMORY BLOCK command must be issued before
the ERASE operation can be resumed.
An ERASE SUSPEND command is ignored if it is written during a CHIP ERASE opera-
tion.
If the ERASE SUSPEND operation is aborted by performing a device reset or power-
down, data integrity cannot be ensured, and it is recommended that the suspended
blocks be erased again.
ERASE RESUME Command
The ERASE RESUME (30h) command restarts the program/erase controller after an
ERASE SUSPEND operation.
The device must be in read array mode before the ERASE RESUME command will be
accepted. An erase can be suspended and resumed more than once.
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Block Protection Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles
Table 17: Block Protection Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles, 16-Bit
Notes 1 and 2 apply to entire table
Command and
Code/Subcode
Bus
Size
Address and Data Cycles
Notes
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
nth
A D A D A D A D A D
LOCK REGISTER Commands
ENTER LOCK REGISTER
COMMAND SET (40h)
x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 40 3
PROGRAM LOCK REGISTER
(A0h)
x16 X A0 X Data 5
READ LOCK REGISTER x16 X Data 4, 5, 6
PASSWORD PROTECTION Commands
ENTER PASSWORD
PROTECTION COMMAND
SET (60h)
x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 60 3
PROGRAM PASSWORD
(A0h)
x16 X A0 PWAn PWDn 7
READ PASSWORD x16 00 PWD0 01 PWD1 02 PWD2 03 PWD3 4, 6, 8
UNLOCK PASSWORD
(25h/03)
x16 00 25 00 03 00 PWD0 01 PWD1 00 29 8
NONVOLATILE PROTECTION Commands
ENTER NONVOLATILE
PROTECTION COMMAND
SET (C0h)
x16 555 AA 2AA 55 (BKA)
BAd
C0 3
PROGRAM NONVOLATILE
PROTECTION BIT (A0h)
x16 X A0 (BKA)
BAd
00
READ NONVOLATILE
PROTECTION BIT STATUS
x16 (BKA)
BAd
READ(0) 4, 6,
10
CLEAR ALL NONVOLATILE
PROTECTION BITS (80/30h)
x16 X 80 00 30 11
NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BIT LOCK BIT Commands
ENTER NONVOLATILE
PROTECTION BIT LOCK BIT
COMMAND SET (50h)
x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 50 3
PROGRAM NONVOLATILE
PROTECTION BIT LOCK BIT
(A0h)
x16 X A0 X 00 10
READ NONVOLATILE
PROTECTION BIT LOCK BIT
STATUS
x16 (BKA) READ(0) 4, 6,
10
VOLATILE PROTECTION Commands
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Table 17: Block Protection Command Definitions – Address-Data Cycles, 16-Bit (Continued)
Notes 1 and 2 apply to entire table
Command and
Code/Subcode
Bus
Size
Address and Data Cycles
Notes
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
nth
A D A D A D A D A D
ENTER VOLATILE
PROTECTION COMMAND
SET (E0h)
x16 555 AA 2AA 55 (BKA)
555
E0 3
PROGRAM VOLATILE
PROTECTION BIT (A0h)
x16 X A0 (BKA)
BAd
00
READ VOLATILE
PROTECTION BIT STATUS
x16 (BKA)
BAd
READ(0) 4, 6,
10
CLEAR VOLATILE
PROTECTION BIT (A0h)
x16 X A0 (BKA)
BAd
01
EXTENDED MEMORY BLOCK Commands
ENTER EXTENDED
MEMORY BLOCK (88h)
x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 88 3
READ EXTENDED
MEMORY BLOCK
x16 BAd RD
PROGRAM EXTENDED
MEMORY BLOCK
x16 X A0 BAd PD
EXIT EXTENDED
MEMORY BLOCK (90/00h)
x16 555 AA 2AA 55 555 90 X 00
EXIT PROTECTION Commands
EXIT PROTECTION
COMMAND SET (90/00h)
x16 X 90 X 00 3
Notes: 1. Key: A = Address and D = Data; X = "Don’t Care;" BAd = any address in the block; BKA =
Bank address; PWDn = password bytes 0 to 7; PWAn = password address, n = 0 to 7;
RD(0) = DQ0 protection indicator bit; If protected, DQ0 = 00h, while if unprotected, DQ0
= 01h. Gray = not applicable. All values in the table are hexadecimal.
2. DQ[15:8] are "Don’t Care" during UNLOCK and COMMAND cycles. A[MAX:16] are
"Don’t Care" during UNLOCK and COMMAND cycles, unless an address is required.
3. The ENTER command sequence must be issued prior to any operation. It disables READ
and WRITE operations from and to block 0. READ and WRITE operations from and to
any other block are allowed. Also, when an ENTER COMMAND SET command is issued,
an EXIT PROTECTION COMMAND SET command must be issued to return the device to
READ mode.
4. READ REGISTER/PASSWORD commands have no command code; CE# and OE# are driven
LOW and data is read according to a specified address.
5. Data = Lock register content.
6. All address cycles shown for this command are READ cycles.
7. Only one portion of the password can be programmed by each PROGRAM PASSWORD
command.
8. Each portion of the password can be entered or read in any order as long as the entire
64-bit password is entered or read.
9. For the x16 UNLOCK PASSWORD command, the nth (and final) address cycle equals the
7th address cycle. For the 5th and 6th address cycles, the values for the address and data
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pair continue the pattern shown in the table as follows: address and data = 02 and
PWD2; 03 and PWD3.
10. Both nonvolatile and volatile protection bit settings are as follows: Protected state = 00;
Unprotected state= 01.
11. The CLEAR ALL NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BITS command programs all nonvolatile pro-
tection bits before erasure. This prevents over-erasure of previously cleared nonvolatile
protection bits.
Protection Operations
Blocks can be protected individually against accidental PROGRAM and ERASE opera-
tions. The block protection scheme is shown in the Software Protection Scheme figure.
Memory block and extended memory block protection is configured through the lock
register.
LOCK REGISTER Commands
The ENTER LOCK REGISTER COMMAND SET (40h) requires three bus write cycles. Af-
ter it has been issued, all bus READ or PROGRAM operations can be issued to the lock
register.
The EXIT PROTECTION COMMAND SET (90/00h) command must be used to exit the
lock register ane return to read mode.
The PROGRAM LOCK REGISTER (A0h) command allows the lock register to be config-
ured. The programmed data can then be checked with a READ LOCK REGISTER com-
mand by driving CE# and OE# LOW with the appropriate address data on the address
bus.
PASSWORD PROTECTION Commands
After the ENTER PASSWORD PROTECTION COMMAND SET (60h) command has been
issued, only commands related to password protection mode and the EXIT PROTEC-
TION COMMAND SET command can be issued to the device. This command requires
three bus write cycles. The EXIT PROTECTION COMMAND SET command must be is-
sued following all password protection commands to return the device to read mode.
The PROGRAM PASSWORD (A0h) command is used to program the 64-bit password
used in the password protection mode. To program the 64-bit password, the complete
command sequence must be entered four times at four consecutive addresses selected
by A[1:0] in 16-bit mode. This command must be used according to all program com-
mand timings. Command results can be verified by checking the status register. By de-
fault, all password bits are set to 1. The password can be checked by issuing a READ
PASSWORD command.
The READ PASSWORD command is used to verify the password used in password pro-
tection mode. To verify the 64-bit password, the complete command sequence must be
entered four times at four consecutive addresses selected by A[1:0] in 16-bit mode. If the
password mode lock bit is programmed and the user attempts to read the password, the
device will output FFh onto the I/O data bus.
The UNLOCK PASSWORD (25/03h) command is used to clear the nonvolatile protec-
tion bit lock bit, allowing the nonvolatile protection bits to be modified. The UNLOCK
PASSWORD command must be issued, along with the correct password, and requires a
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1μs delay between successive UNLOCK PASSWORD commands in order to prevent un-
authorized intruders from retrieving the password by trying all possible 64-bit combi-
nations. If this delay does not occur, the latest command will be ignored. Approximately
1μs is required for unlocking the device after the valid 64-bit password has been provi-
ded.
NONVOLATILE PROTECTION Commands
After the ENTER NONVOLATILE PROTECTION COMMAND SET (C0h) command has
been issued, the commands related to nonvolatile protection mode can be issued to the
device. This command requires three bus write cycles.
A block can be protected from program or erase by issuing a PROGRAM NONVOLATILE
PROTECTION BIT (A0h) command, along with the block address. This command sets
the nonvolatile protection bit to 0 for a given block. This command must be used ac-
cording to all program command timings. Command results can be verified by checking
the status register.
The status of a nonvolatile protection bit for a given block or group of blocks can be
read by issuing a READ NONVOLATILE MODIFY PROTECTION BIT command, along
with the block address.
The nonvolatile protection bits are erased simultaneously by issuing a CLEAR ALL
NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BITS (80/30h) command. No specific block address is re-
quired. If the nonvolatile protection bit lock bit is set to 0, the command fails.
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Figure 11: Program/Erase Nonvolatile Protection Bit Algorithm
No
No
Yes
Yes
DQ6 = Toggle
ENTER NONVOLATILE
PROTECTION
command set
Start
PROGRAM NONVOLATILE
PROTECTION BIT
Addr = BAd
Fail
Read byte twice
Addr = BAd
Read byte twice
Addr = BAd
No
No
Yes
Yes
DQ6 = Toggle
Reset
DQ5 = 1
EXIT PROTECTION
command set
DQ0 =
1 (erase)
0 (program)
Read byte twice
Addr = BAd
Wait 500µs
Pass
NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BIT LOCK BIT Commands
After the ENTER NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BIT LOCK BIT COMMAND SET (50h)
command has been issued, the commands that allow the nonvolatile protection bit lock
bit to be set can be issued to the device. This command requires three bus write cycles.
The PROGRAM NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BIT LOCK BIT (A0h) command is used to
set the nonvolatile protection bit lock bit to 0, thus locking the nonvolatile protection
bits and preventing them from being modified.
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The READ NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BIT LOCK BIT STATUS command is used to
read the status of the nonvolatile protection bit lock bit.
VOLATILE PROTECTION Commands
After the ENTER VOLATILE PROTECTION COMMAND SET (E0h) command has been
issued, commands related to the volatile protection mode can be issued to the device.
This command requires three bus write cycles.
The PROGRAM VOLATILE PROTECTION BIT (A0h) command individually sets a vola-
tile protection bit to 0 for a given block. If the nonvolatile protection bit for the same
block is set, the block is locked regardless of the value of the volatile protection bit. (See
the Block Protection Status table.)
The status of a volatile protection bit for a given block can be read by issuing a READ
VOLATILE PROTECTION BIT STATUS command along with the block address.
The CLEAR VOLATILE PROTECTION BIT (A0h) command individually clears (sets to 1)
the volatile protection bit for a given block. If the nonvolatile protection bit for the same
block is set, the block is locked regardless of the value of the volatile protection bit. (See
the Block Protection Status table.)
EXTENDED MEMORY BLOCK Commands
The device has one extra 256-word block (extended memory block) that can only be ac-
cessed by the ENTER EXTENDED MEMORY BLOCK command when the device is in ex-
tended block mode. The device can be shipped with the extended memory block pre-
locked permanently by Micron, or with the extended memory block unlocked, enabling
customers to permanently program and lock it. (See Lock Register, the AUTO SELECT
command, and the Block Protection table.)
The extended memory block is used as a security block (to provide a permanent securi-
ty identification number) or to store additional information. The extended memory
block is divided in two memory areas of 128 words each:
The first area is factory locked and the second one is customer lockable. It is perma-
nently protected from program operations and cannot be unprotected. The random
number, electronic serial number (ESN) and security identification number are written
in this section in the factory.
The second area is customer lockable. It is up to the customer to protect it from pro-
gram operations. Its status is indicated by bit DQ6 and DQ7. When DQ7 is set to 1 and
DQ6 to 0, it indicates that this second memory area is customer lockable. When DQ7
and DQ6 are both set to 1, it indicates that the second part of the extended memory
block is customer locked and protected from program operations. Bits DQ6 and DQ7
are the most significant bits in the extended block protection indicator and a specific
procedure must be followed to read it.
Table 18: Extended Memory Block Address and Data
Address
Data
Micron prelocked Customer Lockable
000000h–00007Fh Secure ID number Unavailable
000080h-0000FFh Unavailable Determined by customer
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Three Bus Write cycles are required to issue the Extended Memory Block command.
Once the command has been issued the device enters the extended memory block
mode where all bus read or program operations are conducted on the extended memo-
ry block. Once the device is in the extended block mode, the extended memory block is
addressed by using the addresses occupied by block 0 in the other operating modes (see
the Memory Map table).
The device remains in extended memory block mode until the EXIT EXTENDED MEM-
ORY BLOCK command is issued or power is removed from the device. After power-up or
hardware reset, the device reverts to read mode where the commands issued to the
block 0 address space will properly address block 0.
The extended memory block cannot be erased, and can be treated as one-time pro-
grammable (OTP) memory.
In extended block mode, Erase, Chip Erase, Erase Suspend and Erase Resume com-
mands are not allowed.
To exit from the extended memory block mode the EXIT EXTENDED MEMORY BLOCK
command must be issued. This command requires four bus write cycles.
The extended memory block can be protected by setting the extended memory block
protection bit to 0 (see Lock Register); however once protected the protection cannot be
undone.
Note: When the device is in the extended memory block mode, the VPP/WP pin cannot
be used for fast programming and the unlock bypass mode is not available (see VPP//
WP).
EXIT PROTECTION Command
The EXIT PROTECTION COMMAND SET (90/00h) command is used to exit the lock
register, password protection, nonvolatile protection, volatile protection, and nonvola-
tile protection bit lock bit command set modes and return the device to read mode.
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Device Protection
Hardware Protection
The VPP/WP# function provides a hardware method of protecting the four outermost
blocks; that is, the two 32-kword blocks at the top and the two 32-KWord blocks at the
bottom of the address space. When VPP/WP# is LOW, PROGRAM and ERASE operations
on the four outermost blocks are ignored to provide protection. When V PP/WP# is
HIGH, the device reverts to the previous protection status for these four outermost
blocks. PROGRAM and ERASE operations can modify the data in these blocks unless the
blocks are protected using block protection.
When VPP/WP# is raised to VPPH, the device automatically enters the unlock bypass
mode, and command execution time is faster. This must never be done from any mode
except read mode; otherwise the device might be left in an indeterminate state.
A 0.1 μF capacitor should be connected between the VPP/WP# pin and the VSS ground
pin to decouple the current surges from the power supply. The PCB track widths must
be sufficient to carry the currents required during unlock bypass program.
When VPP/WP# returns to HIGH or LOW, normal operation resumes. When operations
execute in unlock bypass mode, the device draws IPP from the pin to supply the pro-
gramming circuits. Transitions from HIGH to VPPH and from VPPH to LOW must be
slower than tVHVPP.
Note: Micron highly recommends driving VPP/WP# HIGH or LOW. If a system needs to
float the VPP/WP# pin, without a pull-up/pull-down resistor and no capacitor, then an
internal pull-up resistor is enabled.
Table 19: VPP/WP# Functions
VPP/WP# Settings Function
VIL Four outermost parameter blocks (first two and last two) protected from PROGRAM or
ERASE operations.
VIH Four outermost parameter blocks (first two and last two) unprotected from PROGRAM or
ERASE operations, unless a software activated protection is in place.
VPPH Unlock bypass mode supplies current necessary to speed up PROGRAM execution time.
Software Protection
The following software protection modes are available:
Volatile protection
Nonvolatile protection
Password protection
The device is shipped with all blocks unprotected. On first use, the device defaults to
the nonvolatile protection mode but can be activated in either the nonvolatile protec-
tion or password protection mode.
The desired protection mode is activated by setting either the nonvolatile protection
mode lock bit or the password protection mode lock bit of the lock register (see the Lock
Register section). Both bits are one-time-programmable and nonvolatile; therefore, af-
ter the protection mode has been activated, it cannot be changed, and the device is set
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permanently to operate in the selected protection mode. It is recommended that the
desired software protection mode be activated when first programming the device.
For the four outermost blocks (that is the two blocks at the top and the two at the bot-
tom of the address space), an even higher level of block protection can be achieved by
locking the blocks using the non-volatile protection and then by holding VPP /WP#
LOW.
Blocks with volatile protection and nonvolatile protection can coexist within the memo-
ry array. If the user attempts to program or erase a protected block, the device ignores
the command and returns to read mode.
The block protection status can be read by performing a read electronic signature or by
issuing an AUTO SELECT command (see the Block Protection table).
Refer to the Block Protection Status table and the Software Protection Scheme figure for
details on the block protection scheme. Refer to the Protection Operations section for a
description of the command sets.
Volatile Protection Mode
Volatile protection enables the software application to protect blocks against inadver-
tent change and can be disabled when changes are needed. Volatile protection bits are
unique for each block and can be individually modified. Volatile protection bits control
the protection scheme only for unprotected blocks whose nonvolatile protection bits
are cleared to 1.
Issuing a PROGRAM VOLATILE PROTECTION BIT or CLEAR VOLATILE PROTECTION
BIT command sets to 0 or clears to 1 the volatile protection bits and places the associ-
ated blocks in the protected (0) or unprotected (1) state, respectively. The volatile pro-
tection bit can be set or cleared as often as needed. The default values of the volatile
protections are set through the volatile lock boot bit of the lock register (See the Lock
Register section).
When the parts are first shipped, or after a power-up or hardware reset, the volatile pro-
tection bits can be set or cleared depending upon the ordering option chosen: if the op-
tion to clear the volatile protection bits after power-up is selected, then the blocks can
be programmed or erased depending on the nonvolatile protection bits state (See the
Block Protection Status table); If the option to set the volatile protection bits after pow-
er-up is selected, the blocks default to be protected (Refer also to the Protection com-
mands).
Nonvolatile Protection Mode
A nonvolatile protection bit is assigned to each block. Each of these bits can be set for
protection individually by issuing a PROGRAM NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BIT com-
mand. Also, each device has one global volatile bit called the nonvolatile protection bit
lock bit; it can be set to protect all nonvolatile protection bits at once. This global bit
must be set to 0 only after all nonvolatile protection bits are configured to the desired
settings. When set to 0, the nonvolatile protection bit lock bit prevents changes to the
state of the nonvolatile protection bits. When cleared to 1, the nonvolatile protection
bits can be set and cleared using the PROGRAM NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BIT and
CLEAR ALL NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BITS commands, respectively.
No software command unlocks the nonvolatile protection bit lock bit unless the device
is in password protection mode; in nonvolatile protection mode, the nonvolatile protec-
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tion bit lock bit can be cleared only by taking the device through a hardware reset or
power-up.
Nonvolatile protection bits cannot be cleared individually; they must be cleared all at
once using a CLEAR ALL NONVOLATILE PROTECTION BITS command. They will re-
main set through a hardware reset or a power-down/power-up sequence.
If one of the nonvolatile protection bits needs to be cleared (unprotected), additional
steps are required: First, the nonvolatile protection bit lock bit must be cleared to 1, us-
ing either a power-cycle or hardware reset. Then, the nonvolatile protection bits can be
changed to reflect the desired settings. Finally, the nonvolatile protection bit lock bit
must be set to 0 to lock the nonvolatile protection bits. The device now will operate nor-
mally.
To achieve the best protection, the PROGRAM NONVOLATILE PROTECTION LOCK BIT
command should be executed early in the boot code, and the boot code should be pro-
tected by holding VPP/WP# LOW.
Nonvolatile protection bits and volatile protection bits have the same function when
VPP/WP# is HIGH or when VPP/WP# is at the voltage for program acceleration (VPPH ).
Password Protection Mode
Password protection mode provides a higher level of security than the nonvolatile pro-
tection mode by requiring a 64-bit password to unlock the nonvolatile protection bit
lock bit. In addition to this password requirement, the nonvolatile protection bit lock
bit is set to 0 after power-up and reset to maintain the device in password protection
mode.
Executing the UNLOCK PASSWORD command by entering the correct password clears
the nonvolatile protection bit lock bit, enabling the block nonvolatile protection bits to
be modified. If the password provided is incorrect, the nonvolatile protection bit lock
bit remains locked, and the state of the nonvolatile protection bits cannot be modified.
To place the device in password protection mode, the following two steps are required:
First, before activating the password protection mode, a 64-bit password must be set
and the setting verified. Password verification is allowed only before the password pro-
tection mode is activated. Next, password protection mode is activated by program-
ming the password protection mode lock bit to 0. This operation is irreversible; after the
bit is programmed, it cannot be erased. The device remains permanently in password
protection mode, and the 64-bit password can be neither retrieved nor reprogrammed.
In addition, all commands to the address where the password is stored are disabled.
Note: There is no means to verify the password after password protection mode is ena-
bled. If the password is lost after enabling the password protection mode, there is no
way to clear the nonvolatile protection bit lock bit.
NVPBs default to ‘1’ (block unprotected) after power-up and hardware reset. A block is
protected or unprotected when its NVPB is set to ‘0’ and ‘1’, respectively. NVPBs are
programmed individually and cleared collectively.
VPB default status depends on ordering option. A block is protected or unprotected
when its VPB is set to ‘0’ and ‘1’, respectively. VPBs are programmed and cleared indi-
vidually. For the volatile protection to be effective, the NVPB lock bit must be set to ‘0’
(NVPB bits unlocked) and the block NVPB must be set to ‘1’ (block unprotected).
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3. The NVPB lock bit is volatile and default to ‘1’ (NVPB bits unlocked) after power-up
and hardware reset. NVPB bits are locked by setting the NVPB lock bit to ‘0’. Once pro-
grammed to ‘0’, the NVPB lock bit can be reset to ‘1’ only be taking the device through a
power-up or hardware reset.
Figure 12: Software Protection Scheme
1 = unprotected (default)
0 = protected
1 = unprotected
0 = protected
(Default setting depends on the product order option)
Volatile protection bit Nonvolatile protection bit
1 = unlocked (default, after power-up or hardware reset)
0 = locked
Nonvolatile protection bit lock bit (volatile)
Nonvolatile protection
mode
Password protection
mode
Volatile
protection
Nonvolatile
protection
Array block
Notes: 1. Nonvolatile protection bits default to 1 (block unprotected) when the parts are first
shipped. A block is protected or unprotected when its nonvolatile protection bit is set to
0 and 1, respectively.
2. Volatile protection bits are programmed and cleared individually. Nonvolatile protection
bits are programmed individually and cleared collectively.
3. Volatile protection bit default status depends on ordering option. A block is protected
or unprotected when its volatile protection bit is set to 0 and 1, respectively. For the vol-
atile protection to be effective, the block nonvolatile protection bit must be set to 1
(block unprotected).
4. Once programmed to 0, the nonvolatile protection bit lock bit can be reset to 1 only by
taking the device through a power-up or hardware reset.
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Dual Operations and Multiple Bank Architecture
The multiple bank architecture gives greater flexibility for software developers to split
the code and data spaces within the memory array. The dual operations feature simpli-
fies the software management of the device by allowing code to be executed from one
bank while another bank is being programmed or erased.
The dual operations feature means that while programming or erasing in one bank,
read operations are possible in another bank with zero latency.
Only one bank at a time is allowed to be in program or erase mode. However, certain
commands can cross bank boundaries, which means that during an operation only the
banks that are not concerned with the cross bank operation are available for dual oper-
ations. For example, if a Block Erase command is issued to erase blocks in both bank A
and bank B, then only banks C or D are available for read operations while the erase is
being executed.
If a read operation is required in a bank, which is programming or erasing, the program
or erase operation can be suspended.
Also if the suspended operation was erase then a program command can be issued to
another block, so the device can have one block in erase suspend mode, one program-
ming and other banks in read mode.
By using a combination of these features, read operations are possible at any moment.
The tables below show the dual operations possible in other banks and in the same
bank. Note that only the commonly used commands are represented in these tables.
Table 20: Dual Operations Allowed in Other Banks
Status of
bank
Commands Allowed in Another Bank
Read
Read
Status
Register2
Read
CFI
Query
Auto
Select Program Erase
Program/Erase
Suspend
Program/Erase
Resume
Idle Yes Yes3Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes3Yes4
Programming Yes No No No No No
Erasing Yes No No No No No
Program
suspended
Yes No No Yes No No No
Erase
suspended
Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes5
Notes: 1. If several banks are involved in a program or erase operation, then only the banks that
are not concerned with the operation are available for dual operations.
2. Read Status Register is not a command. The status register can be read during a block
program or erase operation.
3. Only after a program or erase operation in that bank.
4. Only after a Program or Erase Suspend command in that bank.
5. Only an erase resume is allowed if the bank was previously in erase suspend mode.
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Table 21: Dual Operations Allowed in Same Bank
Status
of bank
Commands Allowed in Same Bank
Read
Read
Status
Register1
Read
CFI
Query
Auto
Select Program Erase
Program/Erase
Suspend
Program/Erase
Resume
Idle Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes2Yes3
Programming No Yes No No Yes4
Erasing No Yes No No No Yes5
Program
suspended
Yes No No Yes No Yes
Erase
suspended
Yes6Yes7No Yes Yes6No Yes
Notes: 1. Read status register is not a command. The status register can be read during a block
program or erase operation.
2. Only after a program or erase operation in that bank.
3. Only after a Program or Erase Suspend command in that bank.
4. Only a program suspend.
5. Only an erase suspend.
6. Not allowed in the block or word that is being erased or programmed.
7. The status register can be read by addressing the block being erase suspended.
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Common Flash Interface
The common flash interface is a JEDEC approved, standardized data structure that can
be read from the flash memory device. It allows a system software to query the device to
determine various electrical and timing parameters, density information and functions
supported by the memory. The system can interface easily with the device, enabling the
software to upgrade itself when necessary.
When the Read CFI Query command is issued, the memory enters read CFI query mode
and read operations output the CFI data. The tables here show the addresses (A0-A7)
used to retrieve the data. The CFI data structure also contains a security area where a
64-bit unique security number is written (see Table 40: Security Code Area). This area
can be accessed only in read mode by the final user. It is impossible to change the se-
curity number after it has been written by Micron.
Table 22: Query Structure Overview
Note applies to the entire table.
Address
Sub-section name Descriptionx16
10h CFI query identification string Command set ID and algorithm data offset
1Bh System interface information Device timing & voltage information
27h Device geometry definition Flash device layout
40h Primary algorithm-specific extended query table Additional information specific to the primary
algorithm (optional)
61h Security code area 64-bit unique device number
Note: 1. Query data are always presented on the lowest order data outputs.
Table 23: CFI Query Identification String
Note applies to the entire table.
Address
Data Description Valuex16
10h 0051h ‘Q’
11h 0052h Query unique ASCII string ‘QRY’ ‘R’
12h 0059h ‘Y’
13h 0002h Primary algorithm command set and control interface ID code 16 bit
ID code defining a specific algorithm
Spansion
compatible
14h 0000h
15h 0040h Address for primary algorithm extended query table (see the Primary
Algorithm-Specific Extended Query Table)
P = 40h
16h 0000h
17h 0000h Alternate vendor command set and control interface ID code second
vendor - specified algorithm supported
NA
18h 0000h
19h 0000h Address for alternate algorithm extended query table NA
1Ah 0000h
Note: 1. Query data are always presented on the lowest order data outputs (DQ7-DQ0) only.
DQ8-DQ15 are ‘0’.
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Table 24: CFI Query System Interface Information
Note applies to the entire table.
Address
Data Description Valuex16
1Bh 0027h VCC logic supply minimum program/erase voltage bit 7 to 4 BCD
value in volts bit 3 to 0 BCD value in 100 mV
2.7 V
1Ch 0036h VCC logic supply maximum program/erase voltage bit 7 to 4 BCD
value in volts bit 3 to 0 BCD value in 100 mV
3.6 V
1Dh 0085h VPPH [programming] supply minimum program/erase voltage bit
7 to 4 HEX value in volts bit 3 to 0 BCD value in 100 mV
8.5 V
1Eh 0095h VPPH [programming] supply maximum program/erase voltage bit
7 to 4 HEX value in volts bit 3 to 0 BCD value in 100 mV
9.5 V
1Fh 0004h Typical timeout for single word program = 2n µs 16 µs
20h 0004h Typical timeout for minimum size write buffer program = 2n µs 16 µs
21h 0009h Typical timeout for individual block erase = 2n ms 0.5 s
22h 0011h Typical timeout for full chip erase = 2n ms 80 s
23h 0004h Maximum timeout for word program = 2n times typical 200 µs
24h 0004h Maximum timeout for write buffer program = 2n times typical 200 µs
25h 0003h Maximum timeout per individual block erase = 2n times typical 2.3 s
26h 0004h Maximum timeout for chip erase = 2n times typical 800 s
Note: 1. The values given in the above table are valid for both packages.
Table 25: Device Geometry Definition
Address
Data Description Valuex16
27h 0019h Device size = 2n in number of bytes 32 Mbytes
28h 29h 0001h 0000h Flash device interface code description x16 async.
2Ah 2Bh 0006h 0000h Maximum number of bytes in multiple-byte program or
page= 2n
64
2Ch 0003h Number of Erase block regions. It specifies the number of
regions containing contiguous Erase blocks of the same
size.
3
2Dh 2Eh
2Fh
30h
0003h 0000h
0000h
0001h
Erase block region 1 information
2Dh-2Eh: number of erase blocks of identical size
2Fh-30h: block size (n*256 bytes)
4 blocks,
32-Kwords
31h 32h 33h
34h
007Dh 0000h 0000h
0004h
Erase block region 2 information 126 blocks,
128-Kwords
35h 36h 37h
38h
0003h 0000h 0000h
0001h
Erase block region 3 information 4 blocks,
32-Kwords
39h 3Ah 3Bh
3Ch
0000h 0000h 0000h
0000h
Erase block region 4 information NA
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Table 26: Primary Algorithm-Specific Extended Query Table
Address
Data Description Valuex16
40h 0050h Primary algorithm extended query table unique ASCII string “PRI” ‘P’
41h 0052h ‘R’
42h 0049h ‘I’
43h 0031h Major version number, ASCII ‘1’
44h 0033h Minor version number, ASCII ‘3’
45h 0010h Address sensitive unlock (bits 1 to 0) 00 = required, 01= not required
Silicon revision number (bits 7 to 2)
Yes 65 nm
46h 0002h Erase suspend 00 = not supported, 01 = read only, 02 = read and write 2
47h 0001h Block protection 00 = not supported, x = number of blocks per group 1
48h 0000h Temporary block unprotect 00 = not supported, 01 = supported Not supported
49h 0008h Block protect /unprotect 08 = M29DW256G 8
4Ah 0073h Simultaneous operations: x= block number (excluding bank A) 115
4Bh 0000h Burst mode, 00 = not supported, 01 = supported Not supported
4Ch 0002h Page mode, 00 = not supported, 02 = 8-word page 02
4Dh 0085h VPPH supply minimum program/erase voltage bit 7 to 4 HEX value in
volts bit 3 to 0 BCD value in 100 mV
8.5 V
4Eh 0095h VPPH supply maximum program/erase voltage bit 7 to 4 HEX value in
volts bit 3 to 0 BCD value in 100 mV
9.5 V
4Fh 0001h 01 = Dual Boot Dual Boot
50h 0001h Program suspend, 00 = not supported, 01 = supported Supported
51h 0001h Unlock bypass: 00 = not supported, 01 = supported Supported
52h 0008h Extended memory block size (customer lockable), 2n bytes 256
57h 0004h Bank organization, 00 = data at 4Ah is 0, x= bank number 4
58h 0013h Bank A information, x = number of blocks in bank A 19
59h 0030h Bank B information, x = number of blocks in bank B 48
5Ah 0030h Bank C information, x = number of blocks in bank C 48
5Bh 0013h Bank D information, x = number of blocks in bank D 19
Note: 1. The values given in the above table are valid for both packages.
Table 27: Security Code Area
Address
Data Descriptionx16
61h XXXX 64-bit: unique device number
62h XXXX
63h XXXX
64h XXXX
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Power-Up and Reset Characteristics
Table 28: Power-Up Wait Timing Specifications
Note 1 applies to the entire table
Parameter
Symbol
Min Max Unit NotesLegacy JEDEC
VCC HIGH to CE# LOW tVCH tVCHEL 55 µs 2
VCCQ HIGH to CE# LOW tVCQHEL 55 µs 2
VCC HIGH to WE# LOW tVCHWL 500 µs
VCCQ HIGH to WE# LOW tVCQHWL 500 µs
Notes: 1. Specifications apply to 70 and 80ns devices unless otherwise noted.
2. VCC and VCCQ ramps must be synchronized during power-up.
Figure 13: Power-Up Timing
VCC
tVCQHEL
CE#
VCCQ
tVCQHWL
WE#
tVCHEL
tVCHWL
tRH
RST#
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Table 29: Reset AC Specifications
Note 1 applies to the entire table
Condition/Parameter
Symbol
Min Max Unit NotesLegacy JEDEC
RST# LOW to read mode during program or erase tREADY tPLRH 55 µs 2
RST# pulse width tRP tPLPH 20 µs
RST# HIGH to CE# LOW, OE# LOW tRH tPHEL,
tPHGL,
tPHWL
55 ns 2
RST# LOW to standby mode during read mode tRPD 20 µs
RST# LOW to standby mode during program or erase 55 µs
RY/BY# HIGH to CE# LOW, OE# LOW tRB tRHEL,
tRHGL,
tRHWL
0 ns 2
Notes: 1. Specifications apply to 70 and 80ns devices unless otherwise noted.
2. Sampled only; not 100% tested.
Figure 14: Reset AC Timing – No PROGRAM/ERASE Operation in Progress
tRH
RY/BY#
CE#, OE#, WE#
RST#
tRP
Figure 15: Reset AC Timing During PROGRAM/ERASE Operation
tRB
RY/BY#
CE#, OE#, WE#
RST#
tRP
tRH
tREADY
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Absolute Ratings and Operating Conditions
Stresses greater than those listed may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a
stress rating only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other condi-
tions outside those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not im-
plied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may ad-
versely affect reliability.
Table 30: Absolute Maximum/Minimum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit Notes
Temperature under bias TBIAS –50 125 °C
Storage temperature TSTG –65 150 °C
Input/output voltage VIO –0.6 VCC + 0.6 V 1, 2
Supply voltage VCC –0.6 4 V
Input/output supply voltage VCCQ –0.6 4 V
Program voltage VPPH –0.6 10.5 V 3
Notes: 1. During signal transitions, minimum voltage may undershoot to −2V for periods less than
20ns.
2. During signal transitions, maximum voltage may overshoot to VCC + 2V for periods less
than 20ns.
3. VPPH must not remain at 9V for more than 80 hours cumulative.
Table 31: Operating Conditions
Parameter Symbol
70ns 80ns
UnitMin Max Min Max
Supply voltage VCC 2.7 3.6 2.7 3.6 V
Input/output supply voltage (VCCQ VCC) VCCQ 2.7 3.6 1.65 3.6 V
Ambient operating temperature (range
1)
TA0 70 0 70 °C
Ambient operating temperature (range
6)
TA–40 85 –40 85 °C
Load capacitance CL30 30 pF
Input rise and fall times 10 10 ns
Input pulse voltages 0 to VCCQ 0 to VCCQ V
Input and output timing reference vol-
tages
VCCQ/2 VCCQ/2 V
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Figure 16: AC Measurement Load Circuit
CL
VCCQ
25kΩ
Device
under
test
0.1µF
VCC
0.1µF
VPP
25kΩ
Note: 1. CL includes jig capacitance.
Figure 17: AC Measurement I/O Waveform
VCCQ
0V
VCCQ/2
Table 32: Input/Output Capacitance1
Parameter Symbol Test Condition Min Max Unit
Input capacitance CIN VIN = 0V 6 pF
Output capacitance COUT VOUT = 0V 12 pF
Note: 1. Sampled only, not 100% tested.
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DC Characteristics
Table 33: DC Current Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Input leakage current ILI 0V VIN VCC ±1 µA 1
Output leakage current ILO 0V VOUT VCC ±1 µA
VCC read
current
Random read ICC1 CE# = VIL, OE# = VIH,
f = 6 MHz
10 mA
Page read CE# = VIL, OE# = VIH,
f = 10 MHz
1 mA
VCC standby
current
ICC2 CE# = VCCQ ±0.2V,
RST# = VCCQ ±0.2V
100 µA
VCC program/erase current ICC3 Program/
erase
controller
active
VPP/WP# = VIL
or VIH
20 mA 2
VPP/WP# =
VPPH
15 mA
VPP current Read IPP1 VPP/WP# VCC 1 5 µA
Standby 1 5 µA
Reset IPP2 RST# = VSS ±0.2V 1 5 µA
PROGRAM operation
ongoing
IPP3 VPP/WP# = 12V ±5% 1 10 mA
VPP/WP# = VCC 1 5 mA
ERASE operation
ongoing
IPP4 VPP/WP# = 12V ±5% 3 10 mA
VPP/WP# = VCC 1 5 mA
Notes: 1. The maximum input leakage current is ±5µA on the VPP/WP# pin.
2. Sampled only; not 100% tested.
Table 34: DC Voltage Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Input LOW voltage VIL VCC 2.7V –0.5 0.3VCCQ V
Input HIGH voltage VIH VCC 2.7V 0.7VCCQ VCCQ + 0.4 V
Output LOW voltage VOL IOL = 100µA,
VCC = VCC,min,
VCCQ = VCCQ,min
0.15VCCQ V
Output HIGH voltage VOH IOH = 100µA,
VCC = VCC,min,
VCCQ = VCCQ,min
0.85VCCQ V
Voltage for VPP/WP# program
acceleration
VPPH 8.5 9.5 V
Program/erase lockout supply voltage VLKO 1.8 2.5 V 1
Note: 1. Sampled only; not 100% tested.
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Read AC Characteristics
Table 35: Read AC Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Condition
70ns
VCCQ = VCC
80ns
VCCQ = 1.65V
to VCC
Unit NotesMin Max Min MaxLegacy JEDEC
Address valid to next address
valid
tRC tAVAV CE# = VIL,
OE# = VIL
70 80 ns
Address valid to output valid tACC tAVQV CE# = VIL,
OE# = VIL
70 80 ns
Address valid to output valid
(page)
tPAGE tAVQV1 CE# = VIL,
OE# = VIL
25 30 ns
CE# LOW to output transition tLZ tELQX OE# = VIL 0 0 ns 1
CE# LOW to output valid tEtELQV OE# = VIL 70 80 ns
OE# LOW to output transition tOLZ tGLQX CE# = VIL 0 0 ns 1
OE# LOW to output valid tOE tGLQV CE# = VIL 25 30 ns
CE# HIGH to output High-Z tHZ tEHQZ OE# = VIL 25 30 ns 1
OE# HIGH to output High-Z tDF tGHQZ CE# = VIL 25 30 ns 1
CE#, OE#, or address transition
to output transition
tOH tEHQX,
tGHQX,
tAXQX
0 0 ns
Note: 1. Sampled only; not 100% tested.
Figure 18: Random Read AC Timing
Valid
Valid
tACC
tRC
tOH
tE
tLZ
tOH
tHZ
tOLZ tOH
tOE tDF
A[MAX:0]
CE#
OE#
DQ[15:0]
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Figure 19: Page Read AC Timing
tGHQX
VALID
A[23:3]
OE#
DQ[15:0]
CE#
tELQV tEHQX
tGHQZ
VALID
A[2:0] VALID VALID VALID VALID
VALID VALID VALID
tAVQV
tAVQV1
VALID VALID VALID VALID
VALID VALID VALID VALID
tGLQV
tEHQZ
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Write AC Characteristics
Table 36: WE#-Controlled Write AC Characteristics
Parameter Symbol
70ns
VCCQ = VCC
80ns
VCCQ = 1.65V to
VCC Unit Notes
Legacy JEDEC Min Max Min Max
Address valid to next address valid tWC tAVAV 70 80 ns
CE# LOW to WE# LOW tCS tELWL 0 0 ns
WE# LOW to WE# HIGH tWP tWLWH 35 35 ns
Input valid to WE# HIGH tDS tDVWH 45 45 ns
WE# HIGH to input transition tDH tWHDX 0 0 ns
WE# HIGH to CE# HIGH tCH tWHEH 0 0 ns
WE# HIGH to WE# LOW tWPH tWHWL 30 30 ns
Address valid to WE# LOW tAS tAVWL 0 0 ns
WE# LOW to address transition tAH tWLAX 45 45 ns
OE# HIGH to WE# LOW tGHWL 0 0 ns
WE# HIGH to OE# LOW tOEH tWHGL 0 0 ns
Program/erase valid to RY/BY#
LOW
tBUSY tWHRL 30 30 ns 1
VCC HIGH to CE# LOW tVCS tVCHEL 50 50 µs
Note: 1. Sampled only; not 100% tested.
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Figure 20: WE#-Controlled Program AC Timing
555h PA PA
3rd Cycle 4th Cycle READ CycleData Polling
tWC tWC
tAS
tWP
tDS
tDF
tWHWH1
tWPH
tAH
tE
tCS
tGHWL tOE
tDH
tOH
tCH
A[MAX:0]
CE#
OE#
WE#
DQ[15:0] AOh PD DQ7# DOUT DOUT
Notes: 1. Only the third and fourth cycles of the PROGRAM command are represented. The PRO-
GRAM command is followed by checking of the status register data polling bit and by a
READ operation that outputs the data (DOUT) programmed by the previous PROGRAM
command.
2. PA is the address of the memory location to be programmed. PD is the data to be pro-
grammed.
3. DQ7 is the complement of the data bit being programmed to DQ7 (See Data Polling Bit
[DQ7]).
4. See the following tables for timing details: Read AC Characteristics, WE#-Controlled
Write AC Characteristics, and CE#-Controlled Write AC Characteristics.
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Table 37: CE#-Controlled Write AC Characteristics
Parameter Symbol
70ns
VCCQ = VCC
80ns
VCCQ = 1.65V to
VCC Unit
Legacy JEDEC Min Max Min Max
Address valid to next address valid tWC tAVAV 75 85 ns
WE# LOW to CE# LOW tWS tWLEL 0 0 ns
CE# LOW to CE# HIGH tCP tELEH 35 35 ns
Input valid to CE# HIGH tDS tDVEH 45 45 ns
CE# HIGH to input transition tDH tEHDX 0 0 ns
CE# HIGH to WE# HIGH tWH tEHWH 0 0 ns
CE# HIGH to CE# LOW tCPH tEHEL 30 30 ns
Address valid to CE# LOW tAS tAVEL 0 0 ns
CE# LOW to address transition tAH tELAX 45 45 ns
OE# HIGH to CE# LOW tGHEL 0 0 ns
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Figure 21: CE#-Controlled Program AC Timing
555h PA PA
3rd Cycle Read Cycle4th Cycle Data Polling
tWC
tAS
tCP
tDF tOH
tOE
tE
tWC
tDS
tWHWH1
tCPH
tAH
tWS
tGHEL
tDH
tWH
A[MAX:0]
WE#
OE#
CE#
DQ[15:0] AOh PD DQ7# DOUT DOUT
Notes: 1. Only the third and fourth cycles of the PROGRAM command are represented. The PRO-
GRAM command is followed by checking of the status register data polling bit.
2. PA is the address of the memory location to be programmed. PD is the data to be pro-
grammed.
3. DQ7 is the complement of the data bit being programmed to DQ7 (See Data Polling Bit
[DQ7]).
4. See the following tables for timing details: Read AC Characteristics, WE#-Controlled
Write AC Characteristics, and CE#-Controlled Write AC Characteristics.
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Accelerated Program, Data Polling/Toggle AC Characteristics
Table 38: Accelerated Program and Data Polling/Data Toggle AC Characteristics
Note 1 applies to the entire table.
Parameter
Symbol
Min Max UnitLegacy JEDEC
VPP/WP# rising or falling time tVHVPP 250 ns
Address setup time to OE# LOW during toggle bit polling tASO tAXGL 10 ns
Address hold time from OE# during toggle bit polling tAHT tGHAX, tEHAX 10 ns
CE# HIGH during toggle bit polling tEPH tEHEL2 10 ns
Output hold time during data and toggle bit polling tOEH tWHGL2,
tGHGL2
20 ns
Program/erase valid to RY/BY# LOW tBUSY tWHRL 30 ns
Note: 1. Specifications apply to 70, and 80ns devices unless otherwise noted.
Figure 22: Accelerated Program AC Timing
tVHVPP
tVHVPP
VPPH
VIL or VIH
VPP/WP#
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Figure 23: Data Polling AC Timing
DQ7#Data DQ7# Valid DQ7
Data
Output flagData Output flag
Valid
DQ[6:0] Data
tHZ/tDF
tE
tOE
tCH
tBUSY
tOEH
CE#
OE#
WE#
DQ[6:0]
DQ7
RY/BY#
Notes: 1. DQ7 returns a valid data bit when the PROGRAM or ERASE command has completed.
2. See the following tables for timing details: Read AC Characteristics, Accelerated Pro-
gram and Data Polling/Data Toggle AC Characteristics.
Figure 24: Toggle/Alternative Toggle Bit Polling AC Timing
Toggle Toggle ToggleData
Stop
toggling
Output
Valid
tBUSY
tOPH tEPH
tOEH
CE#
WE#
OE#
DQ6/DQ2
RY/BY#
tOPH
tAHT tASO
tAHT
tDH
tASO
A[MAX:0]/
A–1
tOE tCE
Notes: 1. DQ6 stops toggling when the PROGRAM or ERASE command has completed. DQ2 stops
toggling when the CHIP ERASE or BLOCK ERASE command has completed.
2. See the following tables for timing details: Read AC Characteristics, Accelerated Pro-
gram and Data Polling/Data Toggle AC Characteristics.
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Program/Erase Characteristics
Table 39: Program/Erase Characteristics
Notes 1 and 2 apply to the entire table
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Chip erase 145 400 s 3
Chip erase VPP/WP# = VPPH 125 400 s 3
Block erase (128 Kword) 1 4 s 3, 4
Block erase (32 Kword) 0.37 1.5 s
Erase suspend latency time 25 45 µs
Block erase timeout 50 µs
Word program Single-word program 16 200 µs 3
Write to buffer program
(32 words at-a-time)
VPP/WP# = VPPH 50 200 µs 3
VPP/WP# = VIH 70 200 µs 3
Chip program (word by word) 270 400 s 3
Chip program (write to buffer program) 25 200 s 3, 6
Chip program (write to buffer program with VPP/WP# = VPPH) 13 50 s 3, 5
Chip program (enhanced buffered program) 15 60 s 5
Chip program (enhanced buffered program with VPP/WP# = VPP) 10 40 s 5
Program suspend latency time 5 15 µs
PROGRAM/ERASE cycles (per block) 100,000 cycles
Data retention 20 years
Notes: 1. Typical values measured at room temperature and nominal voltages and for not cycled
devices.
2. Typical and maximum values are sampled, but not 100% tested.
3. Maximum value measured at worst case conditions for both temperature and VCC after
100,000 PROGRAM/ERASE cycles.
4. Block erase polling cycle time (see Data polling AC waveforms figure).
5. Intrinsic program timing, that means without the time required to execute the bus cy-
cles to load the PROGRAM commands.
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Package Dimensions
Figure 25: 56-Pin TSOP – 14mm x 20mm
See Detail A
0.50 TYP
14.00 ±0.10
1.20 MAX
18.40 ±0.10
20.00 ±0.20
1.00 ±0.05
0.10 ±0.05
0.22 ± 0.05
Detail A
0.50 ±0.10
0.10
0.10 MIN/
0.21 MAX
Pin #1
α
3 / 5
o o
Notes: 1. All dimensions are in millimeters.
2. For the lead width value of 0.22 ±0.05, there is also a legacy value of 0.15 ±0.05.
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Figure 26: 64-Pin TBGA – 10mm x 13mm
BALL "A1"
0.10 MAX
0.50 TYP
1.00 TYP 0.80 TYP
1.20 MAX
1.50 TYP
3.00 TYP
0.50 TYP
7.00 TYP
7.00 TYP
10.00 ±0.10
13.00 ±0.10
0.35 MIN/
0.50 MAX
0.30 -0.10
+0.05
Note: 1. All dimensions are in millimeters.
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Figure 27: 64-Ball Fortified BGA – 11mm x 13mm
Seating
plane
0.80 TYP
0.15 MAX
13.00 ±0.10
0.60 ±0.05
1.00
TYP
3.00
TYP
7.00 TYP
1.40 MAX
Ball A1 ID
1.00
TYP
2.00 TYP
11.00 ±0.10
7.00 TYP
0.50 TYP
64X
87654321
0.48 ±0.05
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Note: 1. All dimensions are in millimeters.
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Revision History
Rev. B – 5/18
Added Important Notes and Warnings section for further clarification aligning to in-
dustry standards
Rev. A – 10/12
Initial Micron brand release
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This data sheet contains minimum and maximum limits specified over the power supply and temperature range set forth herein.
Although considered final, these specifications are subject to change, as further product development and data characterization some-
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