Data Sheet
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MPF is a trademark of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
16 Mbit (x16) Multi-Purpose Flash
SST39LF160 / SST39VF160
FEATURES:
Organized as 1M x16
Single Voltage Read and Write Operations
3.0-3.6V for SST39LF160
2.7-3.6V for SST39VF160
Superior Reliability
Endurance: 100,000 Cycles (typical)
Greater than 100 years Data Retention
Low Power Consumption
(typical values at 14 MHz)
Active Current: 12 mA (typical)
Standby Current: 4 µA (typical)
Auto Low Power Mode: 4 µA (typical)
Sector-Erase Capability
Uniform 2 KWord sectors
Fast Read Access Time
55 ns for SST39LF1 60
70 and 90 ns for SST39VF160
Latched Address and Data
Fast Erase and Word-Program
Sector-Erase Time: 18 ms (typical)
Block-Erase Time: 18 ms (typical)
Chip-Erase Time: 70 ms (typical)
Word-Program Time: 14 µs (typical)
Chip Rewrite Time: 15 seconds (typical) for
SST39LF/VF160
Automatic Write Timing
Internal VPP Generation
End-of-Write Detection
Toggle Bit
Data# Polling
CMOS I/O Compatibility
JEDEC Standard
Flash EEPROM Pinouts and command sets
Packages Availab le
48-lead TSOP (12mm x 20mm)
48-ball TFBGA (8mm x 10mm)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The SST39LF/VF160 devices are 1M x16 CMOS Multi-
Purpose Flash (MPF) manufactured with SST’s propri-
etary, high performance CMOS SuperFlash technology.
The split-gate cell desig n and thick-oxide tunneling injec-
tor attain better reliability and manufacturability compared
with alternate approaches. The SST39LF160 write (Pro-
gram or Erase) with a 3.0-3.6V power supply. The
SST39VF160 write (Program or Erase) with a 2.7-3.6V
power supply. These devices conf orm to JEDEC standard
pinouts f or x16 memories.
Featuring high performance Word-Program, the
SST39LF/VF160 devices provide a typical Word-Program
time of 14 µsec. These devices use Toggle Bit or Data#
Polling to indicate the completion of Program operation.
To protect against inadvertent write, they have on-chip
hardware and Software Data Protection schemes.
Designed, manufactured, and tested for a wide spectrum
of applications, these devices are offered with a guaran-
teed typical endurance of 10,000 cycles. Data retention is
rated at greater than 100 years .
The SST39LF/VF160 devices are suited for applications
that require convenient and economical updating of pro-
gram, configuration, or data memory. For all system appli-
cations, they significantly improve performance and
reliability, while l ower ing power consumption. They inher-
ently use less energy during Erase and Program than
alternativ e flash t echnologies. The total ener gy consumed
is a function of the applied voltage, current, and time of
application. Since for any given voltage range, the Super-
Flash technology uses less curr ent to p rogram and has a
shorter erase time, the total energy consumed during any
Erase or Program operation is less than alter native flash
technologies. These devices also improve flexibility while
lowering the cost for program, data, and configuration
storage applications.
The SuperFlash technology pro vides fixed Erase and Pro-
gram t imes, independent of the number of Erase/Program
cycles that have occurred. Therefore the system software
or hardware does not have to be modified or de-rated as
is necessary with alternative flash technologies, whose
Erase and Program times increase with accumulated
Erase/Program cycles.
To meet high density, surface mount requirements, the
SST39LF/VF160 are offered in a 48-lead TSOP and a
48-ball TFBGA package. See Figures 1 and 2 for pin
assignments.
Device Operation
Commands are used to initiate the memory operation func-
tions of the device. Commands are written to the device
using standard microprocessor write sequences. A com-
mand is written by asse rtin g WE# low while keepi ng CE#
low. The address bus is latched on the falling edge of WE#
or CE#, whichever oc curs l ast. T he data bus is latc hed o n
the rising edge of WE# or CE#, whichev er occurs first.
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The SST39LF/VF160 also have the Auto Low Power
mode whic h puts the device in a ne ar stand by mode aft er
data has been accessed with a valid Read operation. This
reduces the IDD active read current from typically 15 mA to
typically 4 µA. The Auto Low P ow er mode reduces the typi-
cal IDD active read current to the range of 1 mA/MHz of
read cycle time. The device exits the Auto Low Power
mode with any address transition or control signal transition
used to initiate another Read cycle, with no access time
penalty. Note that the device does not enter Auto Low
P o wer mo de afte r pow er-up w ith CE # held s teadily low unt il
the f irst a ddress t ransi tion or CE# is driv en high.
Read
The Read operation of the SST39LF/VF160 is controlled by
CE# and OE#, both ha ve to be low f or the system to obtain
data from the outputs. CE# is used for device selection.
When CE# is high, the chip is deselected and only standby
power is consumed. OE# is the output control and is used
to gate data from the output pins. The data bus is in high
impedance state when either CE# or OE# is high. Refer to
the Read cycle timing diagram for further details (Figure 3).
Word-Program Operation
The SST39LF/VF160 are programmed on a word-b y-word
basis. Before programming, the sector where the word
exists must be fully erased. The Program operation is
accomplished in three steps. The first step is the three-byte
load sequence for Software Data Protection. The second
step is to load word address and word data. During the
W ord-Program operation, the addresses are latched on the
falling edge o f either CE# or WE#, whicheve r occurs last.
The data is latched on the rising edge of either CE# or
WE#, wh ichever occurs first. The third step is the inter nal
Program operation which is initiated after the rising edge of
the fourth WE# or CE#, whichever occurs first. The Pro-
gram operation, once initiated, will be completed within 20
µs. See Figures 4 and 5 for WE# and CE# controlled Pro-
gram operation timing diagrams and Figure 16 for flow-
charts. Dur ing th e Program op eratio n, the on ly valid rea ds
are Data# Polling and Toggle Bit. During the internal Pro-
gr am ope rat ion , the host is fr ee to p erform additi onal task s .
Any comman ds is s ued during the i nte rnal Program ope ra-
tion are ignored.
Sector-/B loc k- Era se Opera tio n
The Sector- (or Block-) Erase operation allows the system
to erase the device on a sector-by-sector (or block-by-
block) basis. The SST39LF/VF160 offer both Sector-Erase
and Blo ck-Erase mo des. The secto r architectu re is base d
on unif orm sector size of 2 KW ord. The Block-Erase mode
is based on uniform block size of 32 KWord. The Sector-
Erase operation is initiated by executing a six-byte com-
mand sequence with Sector-Erase command (30H) and
sector address (SA) in the last bus cycle. The Block-Erase
operation is initiated by executing a six-byte command
sequence with Block-Erase command (50H) and block
address (BA) in the last bus cycle. The sector or block
address is latched on the falling edge of the sixth WE#
pulse, whil e the command (30H or 50H) is latched on th e
rising edge of the sixth WE# pulse. The internal Erase
operation begins after the sixth WE# pulse. The End-of-
Erase operation can be determined using either Data#
P olling or Toggle Bit methods. See Figures 9 and 10 for tim-
ing wavefor ms. Any comman ds issued dur ing the Sector-
or Block-Erase operation are ignored.
Chip-Erase Operation
The SST39LF/VF160 provide a Chip-Erase operation,
which allows the user to erase the entire memory array to
the “1” state. This is useful when the entir e device must be
quickly erased.
The Chip-Erase operation is initiated by executing a six-
byte command sequence with Chip-Erase command (10H)
at address 5555H in the last byte sequence. The Erase
operation begins with the rising edge of the sixth WE# or
CE#, whichever occurs first. During the Erase operation,
the only v alid read is Toggle Bit or Data# P olling. See Table
4 for the command sequence, Figure 8 for timing diagram,
and Figure 19 for the flowchart. Any commands issued dur-
ing the Chip-Erase operation are ignored.
Write Opera ti on Status De te ct ion
The SST39LF/VF160 provide two software means to
detect the completion of a Write (Program or Erase) cycle,
in order to op timize the syste m Write cycle time. The soft-
ware detection includes two status bits: Data# Polling
(DQ7) and Toggle Bit (DQ6). The End-of-Write detection
mode is enabled after the rising edge of WE#, which ini-
tiates the internal Program or Erase operation.
The act ual co mple tion of the nonvolatile wr ite is as ynchr o-
nous with the system; therefore, either a Data# Polling or
Toggle Bit read may be simultaneous with the completion
of the write cycle. If this occurs, the system may possibly
get an erroneous result, i.e., valid data may appear to con-
flict with either DQ7 or DQ6. In order to prevent spurious
rejection, if an erroneous result occurs, the software routine
should include a loop to read the accessed location an
additional two (2) times. If both reads are valid, then the
device has completed the Write cycle, otherwise the rejec-
tion is valid.
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Data# Polling (DQ7)
When the SST39LF/VF160 are in the internal Program
operatio n, any attempt to r ead DQ7 will pro duce the co m-
plement of the true data. Once the Program operation is
completed, DQ7 will produce true data. Note that even
though D Q7 may have valid data immediately following the
completion of an internal Write operation, the remaining
data outputs may still be invalid: valid data on the entire
data bus will appear in subsequent successive Read
cycles after an interval of 1 µs. During internal Erase opera-
tion, any a ttempt to read DQ7 will pro duce a ‘ 0’. Once the
inter nal Erase operati on is completed, DQ 7 will produce a
‘1’. The Data# Polling is valid after the rising edge of fourth
WE# (or CE#) pulse for Program operation. For Sector-,
Block- or Chip-Erase, the Data# P olling is v alid after the ris-
ing edge of sixth WE# (or CE#) pulse. See Figure 6 for
Data# P olling timing diagram and Figure 17 for a flowchart.
Toggle Bit (DQ6)
During the internal Program or Erase operation, any con-
secutive attempts to read DQ6 will p roduce alter nating 1s
and 0s, i.e., toggling between 1 and 0. When the inter nal
Program or Erase op eration is compl eted, the DQ6 bit will
stop toggling. The Toggle Bit is valid after the rising edge of
fourth WE# (or CE#) pulse for Program operation. For Sec-
tor-, Block- or Chip-Erase, the Toggle Bit is valid after the
risi ng edge of six th WE# ( or CE# ) pulse. Se e Figu re 7 for
Toggle Bit timing diagram and Figure 17 for a flowchart.
Data Protection
The SST39LF/VF160 provide both hardware and software
features to protect nonvolatile data from inadvertent writes.
Hardware Data Protection
Noise/Glitch Protection: A WE# or CE# pu lse of less t han 5
ns will not ini tiate a w rite cycle .
VDD Power Up/Down Detection: The Write operation is
inhibited when VDD is less than 1.5V.
Write Inhibit Mode: Forcing OE# low, CE# high, or WE#
high will in hi bit t he Writ e ope ration . T hi s prevents inadvert-
ent w rites durin g pow er-u p or po wer- dow n.
Software Data Protection (SDP)
The SST39LF/VF160 provide the JEDEC approved Soft-
ware Data P rotect ion s cheme for all data altera tion opera-
tions, i.e., Program and Erase. Any Program operation
requires the inclusion of the three-byte sequence. The
three-byte load sequence is used to initiate the Program
operation, providing optimal protection from inadvertent
Write operations, e.g., during the system power-up or
po w e r-d own. Any Er as e o pe r at i on req ui re s th e in cl usi o n of
six-byte sequence. These devices are shipped with the
Software Da ta Prote c tio n pe rman en tly ena bled. Se e Table
4 for the specific software command codes. During SDP
command sequence, invalid commands will abort the
device to Read mode within TRC. The contents of DQ15-
DQ8 can be VIL or VIH, but no other value, during any SDP
command sequence.
Common Flash Memory Interface (CFI)
The SST39LF/VF160 also contain the CFI information to
descr ibe the character i stics o f the device. In order to enter
the CFI Query mode, the system must load the three-byte
sequence, similar to the Software ID Entry command. The
last byte cycle of this command loads 98H (CFI Query
comman d) to addr ess 5555H. Onc e th e device enter s th e
CFI Query mode, the system can read CFI data at the
addresses given in Tables 5 through 7. The system must
wri te the CFI Exit co mmand t o retur n to Read mo de from
the CFI Query mode.
Product Identifica tion
The Product Identification mode identifies the devices as
the SST39LF/VF160 and manufacturer as SST. This mode
may be acces sed by software operati ons. Users m ay u se
the Software Pr o duc t Id ent ifi cati on opera ti on to id en tif y th e
par t (i.e., using the device ID) when using multiple manu-
facturers in the same socket. For details, see Table 4 for
software operation, Figure 11 f or the Software ID Entry and
Read timing diagram, and Figure 18 for the Software ID
Entry comman d sequen ce flo wchart.
TABLE 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Address Data
Manufacturer’s ID 0000H 00BFH
Device ID
SST39LF/VF160 0001H 2782H
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Product Identification Mode Exit/
CFI Mode Exit
In order to return to the standard Read mode, the Software
Produc t Ident ificati on mode must be exited. Exit is acco m-
plished by issuing the Software ID Exit command
sequence, which returns the device to the Read mode.
This command may also be used to reset the de vice to the
Read mode after any inadvertent transient condition that
apparently causes the device to behave abnormally, e.g.,
not read correctly. Please note that the Software ID Exit/
CFI Exit command is ignored during an internal Program or
Erase operation. See Table 4 for software command
codes, Figu re 13 for timing waveform , and Fi gure 18 for a
flowchart.
FIGURE 1: PIN ASSIGNMENTS FOR 48-LEAD TSOP
Y-Decoder
I/O Buffers and Data Latches
399 ILL B1.1
Address Buffer & Latches
X-Decoder
DQ15 - DQ0
Memory Address
OE#
CE#
WE#
SuperFlash
Memory
Control Logic
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
A19
NC
WE#
NC
NC
NC
NC
A18
A17
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
A16
NC
VSS
DQ15
DQ7
DQ14
DQ6
DQ13
DQ5
DQ12
DQ4
VDD
DQ11
DQ3
DQ10
DQ2
DQ9
DQ1
DQ8
DQ0
OE#
VSS
CE#
A0
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
399 ILL F01.2
Standard Pinout
Top View
Die Up
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FIGURE 2: PIN ASSIGNMENTS FOR 48-BALL TFBG A
TABLE 2: PIN DESCRIPTION
Symbol Pin Name Functions
A19-A0Address Inputs To provide memory addresses. During Sector-Erase A19-A11 address lines will select the
sector. During Block-Erase, A19-A15 address line will select the block.
DQ15-DQ0Data Input/output To output data during Read cycles and receive input data during Write cycles.
Data is internally latched during a Write cycle.
The outputs are in tri-state when OE# or CE# is high.
CE# Chip Enable To activate the device when CE# is low
OE# Output Enable To gate the data output buffers
WE# Write Enable To control the Write operations
VDD Power Supply To provide power supply voltage: 3.0-3.6V for SST39LF160
2.7-3.6V for SST39VF160
VSS Ground
NC No Connection Unconnected pins
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399 ILL F02a.0
A13
A9
WE#
NC
A7
A3
A12
A8
NC
NC
A17
A4
A14
A10
NC
A18
A6
A2
A15
A11
A19
NC
A5
A1
A16
DQ7
DQ5
DQ2
DQ0
A0
NC
DQ14
DQ12
DQ10
DQ8
CE#
DQ15
DQ13
VDD
DQ11
DQ9
OE#
VSS
DQ6
DQ4
DQ3
DQ1
VSS
A B C D E F G H
SST39LF/VF160
6
5
4
3
2
1
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TABLE 3: OPERATION MODES SELECTION
Mode CE# OE# WE# DQ Address
Read VIL VIL VIH DOUT AIN
Program VIL VIH VIL DIN AIN
Erase VIL VIH VIL X1Sector or Bl ock add ress,
XXH for Chip-Erase
Standby VIH XXHigh Z X
Write Inhibit X VIL XHigh Z/ D
OUT X
XXV
IH High Z/ DOUT X
Product Identification
Softw are Mode VIL VIL VIH See Table 4
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1. X can be VIL or VIH, but no other value
TABLE 4: SOFTWARE COMMAND SEQUENCE
Command
Sequence 1st Bus
Write Cycle 2nd Bus
Write Cycle 3rd Bus
Write Cycle 4th Bus
Write Cycle 5th Bus
Write Cycle 6th Bus
Write Cycle
Addr1
1. Address format A14-A0 (Hex), Addresse s A19-A15 can be VIL or VIH, but no other value, for Command sequence for SST39LF/VF160
Data2
2. DQ15 - DQ8 can be VIL or VIH, but no other value, fo r Comm and sequence
Addr1Data2Addr1Data2Addr1Data2Addr1Data2Addr1Data2
Word-Program 5555H AAH 2AAAH 55H 5555H A0H WA3
3. WA = Program word address
Data
Sector-Erase 5555H AAH 2AAAH 55H 5555H 80H 5555H AAH 2AAAH 55H SAX4
4. SAX for Sector-Erase; uses A19-A11 address lines
BAX, for Block-Erase; uses A19-A15 address lines
30H
Block-Erase 5555H AAH 2AAAH 55H 5555H 80H 5555H AAH 2AAAH 55H BAX450H
Chip-Erase 5555H AAH 2AAAH 55H 5555H 80H 5555H AAH 2AAAH 55H 5555H 10H
Softw are ID Entry5,6
5. The device does not remain in Software Product ID mode if powered down.
6. With A19-A1 = 0;SST Manufacturer’s ID = 00BFH, is read with A0 = 0,
SST39LF/VF160 Device ID = 2782H, is read with A0 = 1
5555H AAH 2AAAH 55H 5555H 90H
CFI Query Entry55555H AAH 2AAAH 55H 5555H 98H
Software ID Exit7/
CFI Exit
7. Both Software ID Exit operations are equivalent
XXH F0H
Softw are ID Exit7/
CFI Exit 5555H AAH 2AAAH 55H 5555H F0H
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TABLE 5: CFI QUERY IDENTIFICATION STRING1 FOR S ST 39LF /VF160
Address Data Data
10H 0051H Query Unique ASCII string “QRY”
11H 0052H
12H 0059H
13H 0001H Primary OEM command set
14H 0007H
15H 0000H Address for Primary Extended Table
16H 0000H
17H 0000H Alternate OEM command set (00H = none exists)
18H 0000H
19H 0000H Address for Alternate OEM extended Table (00H = none exits)
1AH 0000H T5.0 399
1. Refer to CFI publication 100 for more details.
TABLE 6: SYSTEM INTERFACE INFORMATION FOR SST39LF/ VF16 0
Address Data Data
1BH 0027H1
1. 0030H for SST39LF160 and 0027H for SST39VF160
VDD Min (Program/Erase)
0030H1DQ7-DQ4: Volts, DQ3-DQ0: 100 millivolts
1CH 0036H VDD Max (Program/Erase)
DQ7-DQ4: Volts, DQ3-DQ0: 100 millivolts
1DH 0000H VPP min (00H = no VPP pin)
1EH 0000H VPP max (00H = no VPP pin)
1FH 0004H Typical time out for Word-Program 2N µs (24 = 16 µs)
20H 0000H Typical time out f or mi n size buf fer program 2N µs (00H = not supported)
21H 0004H Typical time out f or ind ividu al Sec tor/Bl ock-Erase 2N ms (24 = 16 ms)
22H 0006H Typical time out f or C hip -Er ase 2N ms (26 = 64 ms)
23H 0001H Maximum time out for Word-Program 2N times typical (21 x 24 = 32 µs)
24H 0000H Maximum time out for buffer program 2N times typical
25H 0001H Maximum time out for individual Sector/Block-Erase 2N times typical (21 x 24 = 32 ms)
26H 0001H Maximum time out for Chip-Erase 2N t imes typical (21 x 26 = 128 ms)
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TABLE 7: DEVICE GEOMETRY INFORMATION FOR SST39LF/V F160
Address Data Data
27H 0015H Device size = 2N Bytes (15H = 21; 221 = 2 MByte)
28H 0001H Flash Device Interface description; 0001H = x16-only asynchronous interface
29H 0000H
2AH 0000H Maximum number of bytes in multi-byte write = 2N (00H = not supported)
2BH 0000H
2CH 0002H Number of Erase Sector/Block sizes supported by device
2DH 00FFH Sector Information (y + 1 = Number of sectors; z x 256B = sector size)
2EH 0001H y = 155 + 1 = 512 sectors (01FFH = 511)
2FH 0010H
30H 0000H z = 16 x 256 Bytes = 4 KBytes/sector (0010H = 16)
31H 003FH Block Information (y + 1 = Number of blocks; z x 256B = block size)
32H 0000H y = 31 + 1 = 32 blocks (001FH = 31)
33H 0000H
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Absolute Maximum Stress Ratings (Applied conditions greater than those listed under “Absolute Maximum
Stress Ratings” may caus e per manent d amage to the device. This is a stres s rating only and funct ional operatio n
of the device at these conditions or conditions greater than those defined in the operational sections of this data
sheet is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum stress rating conditions may affect device reliability.)
Temperature Under Bias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -65°C to +150°C
D. C. Voltage on Any Pin to Ground Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-0.5V to VDD+0.5V
Transient Voltage (<20 ns) on Any Pin to Ground Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-2.0V to VDD+2.0V
Voltage on A9 Pin to Ground Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.5V to 13.2V
Pac kage Power Dissipation Capability (Ta = 25°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0W
Surface Mount Lead Soldering Temperature (3 Seconds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240°C
Output Short Circuit Curr ent1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 mA
1. Outputs shor ted for no more than one second. No more than one output shorted at a time.
OPERATING RANGE: SST 39LF 160
Range Ambient Temp VDD
Commercial 0°C to +70°C 3.0-3.6V
OPERATING RANGE: SST 39VF1 60
Range Ambient Temp VDD
Commercial 0°C to +70°C 2.7-3.6V
Industrial -40°C to +85°C 2.7-3.6V
AC CONDITIONS OF TEST
Input Rise/Fall Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ns
Output Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CL = 30 pF for SST39LF160
Output Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CL = 100 pF for SST39VF160
See Figu res 14 and 15
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TABLE 8: DC OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
VDD = 3.0-3.6V FOR SS T39L F16 0 AND 2 .7-3.6V FOR S ST39V F1601
Symbol Parameter
Limits
Test ConditionsMin Max Units
IDD Power Supply Current Address input=VILT/VIHT, at f=1/TRC Min,
VDD=VDD Max
Read220 mA CE#=VIL, OE#=WE#=VIH, all I/Os open
Program and Erase 30 mA CE#=WE#=VIL, OE# =VIH
ISB Standby VDD Current 20 µA CE#=VIHC, VDD=VDD Max
IALP Auto Low Power Current 20 µA CE#=VILC, VDD=VDD Max,
all inputs = VSS or VDD, WE#=VIHC
ILI Input Leakage Current 1 µA VIN=GND to VDD, VDD=VDD Max
ILO Output Leakage Current 10 µA VOUT=GND to VDD, VDD=VDD Max
VIL Input Low Voltag e 0.8 V VDD=VDD Min
VILC Input Low Voltage (CMOS) 0.3 V VDD=VDD Max
VIH Input High Voltage 0.7 VDD VV
DD=VDD Max
VIHC Input High Voltage (CMOS) VDD-0.3 V VDD=VDD Max
VOL Output Low Voltage 0.2 V IOL=100 µA, VDD=VDD Min
VOH Output High Voltage VDD-0.2 V IOH = -100 µA, VDD=VDD Min
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1. Typical conditions for the Activ e Current shown on the front data sheet page are average values at 25°C
(room temperature), and VDD = 3V for VF devices or VDD = 5V for SF devices. Not 100% tested.
2. Values are for 70 ns conditions. See the
Multi-Purpose Flash Power Rating
application note fo r further information.
TABLE 9: RECOMMENDED SYSTEM POWER-UP TIMINGS
Symbol Parameter Minimum Units
TPU-READ1
1. This parameter is measured only for initial qualification and after a design or process change that could affect this parameter.
Power-up to Read Operation 100 µs
TPU-WRITE1Power-up to Program/Erase Operation 100 µs
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TABLE 10: CAPACITANCE (Ta = 25°C, f=1 Mhz, other pins open)
Parameter Description Test Condition Maximum
CI/O1
1. This parameter is measured only for initial qualification and after a design or process change that could affect this parameter.
I/O Pin Capacitance VI/O = 0V 12 pF
CIN1Input Capacitance VIN = 0V 6 pF
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TABLE 11: RELIABILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol Parameter Minimum Specification Units Test Method
NEND1,2
1. This parameter is measured only for initial qualification and after a design or process change that could affect this parameter.
2. NEND endurance rating is qualified as a 10,000 cycle minimum for the whole device. A sector- or block-level rating would result in a
higher minimum specification.
Endurance 10,000 Cycles JEDEC Standard A117
TDR1Data Retention 100 Years JEDEC Standard A103
ILTH1Latch Up 100 + IDD mA JEDEC Standard 78
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16 Mbit Multi-Purpose Flash
SST39LF160 / SST39VF160
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AC CHARACTERISTICS
TABLE 12: READ CYCLE TIMING PARAMETERS VDD = 3.0-3.6V FOR SST39LF160 AND 2.7-3.6V FOR SS T39 VF160
Symbol Parameter
SST39LF160-55 SST39VF160-70 SST39VF160-90
UnitsMin Max Min Max Min Max
TRC Read Cycle Time 55 70 90 ns
TCE Chip Enable Access Time 55 70 90 ns
TAA Address Access Time 55 70 90 ns
TOE Output Enable Access Time 30 35 45 ns
TCLZ1
1. This parameter is measured only for initial qualification and after a design or process change that could affect this parameter.
CE# Low to Active Output 0 0 0 ns
TOLZ1OE# Low to Active Output 0 0 0 ns
TCHZ1CE# High to High-Z Output 15 20 30 ns
TOHZ1OE# High to High-Z Output 15 20 30 ns
TOH1Output Hold from Address Change 0 0 0 ns
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TABLE 13: PROGRAM/ERASE CYCLE TIMING PARAMETERS
Symbol Parameter Min Max Units
TBP Word-Program Time 20 µs
TAS Address Setup Time 0 ns
TAH Address Hold Time 30 ns
TCS WE# and CE# Setup Time 0 ns
TCH WE# and CE# Hold Time 0 ns
TOES OE# High Setup Time 0 ns
TOEH OE# High Hold Time 10 ns
TCP CE# Pulse Width 40 ns
TWP WE# Pulse Width 40 ns
TWPH1
1. This parameter is measured only for initial qualification and after a design or process change that could affect this parameter.
WE# Pulse Width High 30 ns
TCPH1CE# Pulse Width High 30 ns
TDS Data Setup Time 30 ns
TDH1Data Hold Time 0 ns
TIDA1Software ID Access and Exit Time 150 ns
TSE Sector-Erase 25 ms
TBE Block-Erase 25 ms
TSCE Chip-Erase 100 ms
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FIGURE 3: READ CYCLE TIMING DIAGRAM
FIGURE 4: WE# CONTROLLED PROGRAM CYCLE TIMING DIAGRAM
399 ILL F03.2
ADDRESS A19-0
DQ15-0
WE#
OE#
CE# TCE
TRC TAA
TOE
TOLZVIH
HIGH-Z TCLZ TOH TCHZ HIGH-Z
D ATA VALIDD ATA VALID
TOHZ
399 ILL F04.3
ADDRESS A19-0
DQ15-0
TDH
TWPH
TDS
TWP
TAH
TAS
TCH
TCS
CE#
SW0 SW1 SW2
5555 2AAA 5555 ADDR
XXAA XX55 XXA0 DATA
INTERNAL PROGRAM OPERATION STARTS
WORD
(ADDR/DATA)
OE#
WE#
TBP
Note: X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
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16 Mbit Multi-Purpose Flash
SST39LF160 / SST39VF160
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FIGURE 5: CE# CONTROLLED PROGRAM CYCLE TIMING DIAGRAM
FIGURE 6: DATA# POLLING T IMING D IAGRAM
399 ILL F05.3
ADDRESS A19-0
DQ15-0
TDH
TCPH
TDS
TCP
TAH
TAS
TCH
TCS
WE#
SW0 SW1 SW2
5555 2AAA 5555 ADDR
XXAA XX55 XXA0 DATA
INTERNAL PROGRAM OPERATION STARTS
WORD
(ADDR/DATA)
OE#
CE#
TBP
Note: X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
399 ILL F06.2
ADDRESS A19-0
DQ7DATA DATA# DATA# DATA
WE#
OE#
CE#
TOEH
TOE
TCE
TOES
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FIGURE 7: TOGGLE BIT TIMING DIAGRAM
FIGURE 8: WE# CONTROLLED CHIP-ERASE TIMING DIAGRAM
399 ILL F07.2
ADDRESS A19-0
DQ6
WE#
OE#
CE#
TOETOEH
TCE
TOES
TWO READ CYCLES
WITH SAME OUTPUTS
399 ILL F08.3
ADDRESS A19-0
DQ15-0
WE#
SW0 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5
5555 2AAA 2AAA5555 5555
XX55 XX10XX55XXAA XX80 XXAA
5555
OE#
CE#
SIX-BYTE CODE FOR CHIP-ERASE
TSCE
TWP
Note: This device also supports CE# controlled Chip-Erase operation. The WE# and CE# signals are
interchageable as long as minimum timings are met. (See Table 13)
X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
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FIGURE 9: WE# CONTROLLED BLOCK-ERASE TIMING DIAGRAM
FIGURE 10: WE# CONTROLLED SECTOR-ERASE TIMING DIAGRAM
399 ILL F17.3
ADDRESS A19-0
DQ15-0
WE#
SW0 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5
5555 2AAA 2AAA5555 5555
XX55 XX50XX55XXAA XX80 XXAA
BAX
OE#
CE#
SIX-BYTE CODE FOR BLOCK-ERASE
TBE
TWP
Note: This device also supports CE# controlled Block-Erase operation. The WE# and CE# signals are
interchageable as long as minimum timings are met. (See Table 13)
BAX = Block Address
X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
399 ILL F18.3
ADDRESS A19-0
DQ15-0
WE#
SW0 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5
5555 2AAA 2AAA5555 5555
XX55 XX30XX55XXAA XX80 XXAA
SAX
OE#
CE#
SIX-BYTE CODE FOR SECTOR-ERASE
TSE
TWP
Note: This device also supports CE# controlled Sector-Erase operation. The WE# and CE# signals are
interchageable as long as minimum timings are met. (See Table 13)
SAX = Sector Address
X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
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FIGURE 11: SOFTWARE ID ENTRY AND READ
FIGU R E 12: CFI Q UERY AND READ
399 ILL F09.4
ADDRESS A14-0
TIDA
DQ15-0
WE#
SW0 SW1 SW2
5555 2AAA 5555 0000 0001
OE#
CE#
THREE-BYTE SEQUENCE FOR
SOFTWARE ID ENTRY
TWP
TWPH TAA
00BF
Device ID
XX55XXAA XX90
Device ID = 2782H for SST39LF/VF160
Note: X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
399 ILL F20.1
ADDRESS A14-0
TIDA
DQ15-0
WE#
SW0 SW1 SW2
5555 2AAA 5555
OE#
CE#
THREE-BYTE SEQUENCE FOR
CFI QUERY ENTRY
TWP
TWPH TAA
XX55XXAA XX98
Note: X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
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SST39LF160 / SST39VF160
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FIGURE 13: SOFTWARE ID EXIT/CFI EXIT
399 ILL F10.1
ADDRESS A14-0
DQ15-0
TIDA
TWP
T WHP
WE#
SW0 SW1 SW2
5555 2AAA 5555
THREE-BYTE SEQUENCE FOR
SOFTWARE ID EXIT AND RESET
OE#
CE#
XXAA XX55 XXF0
Note: X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
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FIGURE 14: AC INPUT/OUTPUT REFERENCE WAVEFORMS
FIGURE 15: A TEST LOAD EXAMPLE
399 ILL F11.1
REFERENCE POINTS OUTPUTINPUT VIT
VIHT
VILT
VOT
A C test inputs are driven at VIHT (0.9 VDD) f or a logic “1” and VILT (0.1 VDD) f or a lo gic “0”. Mea surement re f erence poin ts
f or inputs and outputs are VIT (0.5 VDD) and VOT (0.5 VDD). Input rise and f all times (10% 90%) are <5 ns.
Note: VIT - VINPUT Test
VOT - VOUTPUT Test
VIHT - VINPUT HIGH Test
VILT - VINPUT LOW Test
399 ILL F12.1
T O TESTER
TO DUT
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16 Mbit Multi-Purpose Flash
SST39LF160 / SST39VF160
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FIGURE 16: WORD-PROGRAM ALGORITHM
399 ILL F13.3
Start
Load data: XXAAH
Address: 5555H
Load data: XX55H
Address: 2AAAH
Load data: XXA0H
Address: 5555H
Load W ord
Address/Word
Data
Wait for end of
Program (TBP,
Data# Polling
bit, or Toggle bit
operation)
Program
Completed
Note: X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
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FIGURE 17: WAIT OPTIONS
399 ILL F14.0
W ait TBP,
TSCE, TSE
or TBE
Program/Erase
Initiated
Internal Timer Toggle Bit
Yes
Yes
No
No
Program/Erase
Completed
Does DQ6
match?
Read same
word
Data# Polling
Program/Erase
Completed
Program/Erase
Completed
Read word
Is DQ7 =
true data?
Read DQ7
Program/Erase
Initiated
Program/Erase
Initiated
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16 Mbit Multi-Purpose Flash
SST39LF160 / SST39VF160
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FIGURE 18: SOFTWARE PRODUCT ID/CFI COMMAND FLOWCHARTS
399 ILL F15.2
Load data: XXAAH
Address: 5555H
Software Product ID Entry
Command Sequence
Load data: XX55H
Address: 2AAAH
Load data: XX90H
Address: 5555H
W ait TIDA
Read Software ID
Load data: XXAAH
Address: 5555H
CFI Query Entry
Command Sequence
Load data: XX55H
Address: 2AAAH
Load data: XX98H
Address: 5555H
W ait TIDA
Read CFI data
Load data: XXAAH
Address: 5555H
Software ID Exit/CFI Exit
Command Sequence
Load data: XX55H
Address: 2AAAH
Load data: XXF0H
Address: 5555H
Load data: XXF0H
Address: XXH
Return to normal
operation
W ait TIDA
W ait TIDA
Return to normal
operation
Note: X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
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FIGURE 19: ERASE COMMAND SEQUENCE
399 ILL F16.2
Load data: XXAAH
Address: 5555H
Chip-Erase
Command Sequence
Load data: XX55H
Address: 2AAAH
Load data: XX80H
Address: 5555H
Load data: XX55H
Address: 2AAAH
Load data: XX10H
Address: 5555H
Load data: XXAAH
Address: 5555H
W ait TSCE
Chip erased
to FFFFH
Load data: XXAAH
Address: 5555H
Sector-Erase
Command Sequence
Load data: XX55H
Address: 2AAAH
Load data: XX80H
Address: 5555H
Load data: XX55H
Address: 2AAAH
Load data: XX30H
Address: SAX
Load data: XXAAH
Address: 5555H
W ait TSE
Sector erased
to FFFFH
Load data: XXAAH
Address: 5555H
Block-Erase
Command Sequence
Load data: XX55H
Address: 2AAAH
Load data: XX80H
Address: 5555H
Load data: XX55H
Address: 2AAAH
Load data: XX50H
Address: BAX
Load data: XXAAH
Address: 5555H
W ait TBE
Block erased
to FFFFH
Note: X can be V
IL
or V
IH
, but no other value
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16 Mbit Multi-Purpose Flash
SST39LF160 / SST39VF160
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PRODUCT ORDERING INFORMATION
Valid combinations for SST39LF160
SST39LF160-55-4C-EK SST39LF160-55-4C-BK
SST39LF160-55-4C-EKE
Valid combinations for SST39VF160
SST39VF160-70-4C-EK SST39VF160-70-4C-BK
SST39VF160-70-4C-EKE
SST39VF160-90-4C-EK SST39VF160-90-4C-BK
SST39VF160-90-4C-EKE
SST39VF160-70-4I-EK SST39VF160-70-4I-BK
SST39VF160-70-4I-EKE
SST39VF160-90-4I-EK SST39VF160-90-4I-BK
SST39VF160-90-4I-EKE
Note: Valid combinations are those products in mass production or will be in mass production. Consult your SST sales
representative to confirm availability of valid combinations and to determine availability of new combinations.
Environmental Attribute
E = non-Pb
Package Modifier
K = 48 leads or balls
Package Type
E = TSOP (type 1, die up, 12mm x 20mm)
B = TFBGA (8mm x 10mm )
Temperature Range
C = Commercial = 0°C to +70°C
I = Industrial = -40°C to +85°C
Minimum Endurance
4 = 10,000 cycles
Read Access Speed
55 = 55 ns
70 = 70 ns
90 = 90 ns
Device Density
160 = 16 Mbit
Voltage
L = 3.0-3.6V
V = 2.7-3.6V
Product Serie s
39 = Multi-Purpose Flash
SST 39 VF 160 - 70 - 4C - EK E
XX XX XXX -XXX -XX-XXX X
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PACKAGING DIAGRAMS
48-LEAD THIN SMALL OUTLINE PACKAGE (TSOP) 12MM X 20MM
SST PACKAGE CODE: EK
1.05
0.95
0.70
0.50
18.50
18.30
20.20
19.80
0.70
0.50
12.20
11.80
0.27
0.17
0.15
0.05
48-tsop-EK-8
Note: 1. Complies with JEDEC publication 95 MO-142 DD dimensions,
although some dimensions may be more stringent.
2. All linear dimensions are in millimeters (max/min).
3. Coplanarity: 0.1 mm
4. Maximum allowable mold flash is 0.15 mm at the package ends, and 0.25 mm between leads.
1.20
max.
1mm
0˚- 5˚
DETAIL
Pin # 1 Identifier
0.50
BSC
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16 Mbit Multi-Purpose Flash
SST39LF160 / SST39VF160
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48-BALL THIN-PROFILE, FINE-PITCH BALL GRID ARRAY (TFBGA) 8MM X 10MM
SST PACKAGE CODE: BK
TABLE 14: REVISION HISTORY
Number Description Date
02 2002 Data Book May 2002
03 Removed B3K package
Re-introduced BK package
Changes to Tabl e 8 on page 9
Added footnotes for MPF power usage and Typical conditions
Clarified the Test Conditions for Power Supply Current and Read parameters
Corr ected I DD Program and Erase Current parameter from 25 mA to 30 mA
Corr ected I ALP Test Condition for CE# from VIHC to VILC
Mar 2003
04 2004 Data Book
Updated the BK package diagram
Added non-Pb MPNs and removed footnote (See page 22)
Nov 2003
A1 CORNER
H G F E D C B A
A B C D E F G H
BOTTOM VIEWTOP VIEW
6
5
4
3
2
1
8.00 ± 0.20
0.30 ± 0.05
(48X)
A1 CORNER
10.00 ± 0.20
0.80
4.00
0.80
5.60
48-tfb
g
a-BK-8x10-300mic-14
Note: 1. Although many dimensions are similar to those of JEDEC Publication 95, MO-210, this specific package is not registered.
2. All linear dimensions are in millimeters.
3. Coplanarity: 0.08 mm
4. Ball opening size is 0.25 mm (± 0.05 mm)
6
5
4
3
2
1
1mm
SIDE VIEW
SEATING PLANE
0.21 ± 0.05
1.10 ± 0.10
0.08
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