Serial Configuration Device Memory Access
Erase Bulk Operation
The erase bulk operation code is b'1100 0111, with the MSB listed first.
The erase bulk operation sets all memory bits to 1or 0xFF. Similar to the
write bytes operation, the write enable operation must be executed prior
to the erase bulk operation so that the write enable latch bit in the status
register is set to 1.
Designers implement the erase bulk operation by driving nCSlow and
then shifting in the erase bulk operation code on the ASDIpin. nCSmust
be driven high after the eighth bit of the erase bulk operation code has
been latched in. Figure 4–14 shows the timing diagram.
The device initiates the self-timed erase bulk cycle immediately after nCS
is driven high. The self-timed erase bulk cycle usually takes 5 s for EPCS4
devices (guaranteed to be less than 10 s) or 3 s for EPCS1 devices
(guaranteed to be less than 6 s). See tEB in Table 4–12. Designers must
account for this delay before accessing the memory contents.
Alternatively, designers can check the write in progress bit in the status
register by executing the read status operation while the self-timed erase
cycle is in progress. The write in progress bit is 1during the self-timed
erase cycle and is 0when it is complete. The write enable latch bit in the
status register is reset to 0before the erase cycle is complete.
Figure 4–14. Erase Bulk Operation Timing Diagram
nCS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DCLK
ASDI
Operation Code
Erase Sector Operation
The erase sector operation code is b'1101 1000, with the MSB listed
first. The erase sector operation allows the user to erase a certain sector in
the serial configuration device by setting all bits inside the sector to 1or
0xFF. This operation is useful for users who access the unused sectors as
general purpose memory in their applications.
The write enable operation must be executed prior to the erase sector
operation so that the write enable latch bit in the status register is set to 1.
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July 2004
Configuration Handbook, Volume 2
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