A29400 Series
Command Definitions
Autoselect Command Sequence
Writing specific address and data commands or sequences
into the command register initiates device operations. The
Command Definitions table defines the valid register
command sequences. Writing incorrect address and data
values or writing them in the improper sequence resets the
device to reading array data.
The autoselect command sequence allows the host system
to access the manufacturer and devices codes, and
determine whether or not a sector is protected. The
Command Definitions table shows the address and data
requirements. This method is an alternative to that shown in
the Autoselect Codes (High Voltage Method) table, which is
intended for PROM programmers and requires VID on
address bit A9.
The autoselect command sequence is initiated by writing two
unlock cycles, followed by the autoselect command. The
device then enters the autoselect mode, and the system may
read at any address any number of times, without initiating
another command sequence.
A read cycle at address XX00h retrieves the manufacturer
code and another read cycle at XX11h retrieves the
continuation code. A read cycle at address XX01h returns
the device code. A read cycle containing a sector address
(SA) and the address 02h in returns 01h if that sector is
protected, or 00h if it is unprotected. Refer to the Sector
Address tables for valid sector addresses.
All addresses are latched on the falling edge of
or
,
CE
WE
whichever happens later. All data is latched on the rising
edge of or , whichever happens first. Refer to the
WE
CE
appropriate timing diagrams in the "AC Characteristics"
section.
Reading Array Data
The device is automatically set to reading array data after
device power-up. No commands are required to retrieve
data. The device is also ready to read array data after
completing an Embedded Program or Embedded Erase
algorithm. After the device accepts an Erase Suspend
command, the device enters the Erase Suspend mode. The
system can read array data using the standard read timings,
except that if it reads at an address within erase-suspended
sectors, the device outputs status data. After completing a
programming operation in the Erase Suspend mode, the
system may once again read array data with the same
exception. See "Erase Suspend/Erase Resume Commands"
for more information on this mode.
The system must write the reset command to exit the
autoselect mode and return to reading array data.
Word/Byte Program Command Sequence
The system may program the device by word or byte,
depending on the state of the
pin. Programming is a
BYTE
four-bus-cycle operation. The program command sequence
is initiated by writing two unlock write cycles, followed by the
program set-up command. The program address and data
are written next, which in turn initiate the Embedded
Program algorithm. The system is not required to provide
further controls or timings. The device automatically
provides internally generated program pulses and verify the
programmed cell margin. Table 5 shows the address and
data requirements for the byte program command sequence.
When the Embedded Program algorithm is complete, the
device then returns to reading array data and addresses are
longer latched. The system can determine the status of the
The system must issue the reset command to re-enable the
device for reading array data if I/O5 goes high, or while in the
autoselect mode. See the "Reset Command" section, next.
See also "Requirements for Reading Array Data" in the
"Device Bus Operations" section for more information. The
Read Operations table provides the read parameters, and
Read Operation Timings diagram shows the timing diagram.
Reset Command
Writing the reset command to the device resets the device to
reading array data. Address bits are don't care for this
command. The reset command may be written between the
sequence cycles in an erase command sequence before
erasing begins. This resets the device to reading array data.
Once erasure begins, however, the device ignores reset
commands until the operation is complete.
program operation by using I/O7, I/O6, or RY/
. See
BY
“White Operation Status” for information on these status
bits.
Any commands written to the device during the Embedded
Program Algorithm are ignored. Not that a hardware reset
immediately terminates the programming operation. The
Byte Program command sequence should be reinitiated
once the device has reset to reading array data, to ensure
data integrity.
Programming is allowed in any sequence and across sector
boundaries. A bit cannot be programmed from a “0” back to
a “1”. Attempting to do so may halt the operation and set
The reset command may be written between the sequence
cycles in
a
program command sequence before
programming begins. This resets the device to reading array
data (also applies to programming in Erase Suspend mode).
Once programming begins, however, the device ignores
reset commands until the operation is complete.
The reset command may be written between the sequence
cycles in an autoselect command sequence. Once in the
autoselect mode, the reset command must be written to
return to reading array data (also applies to autoselect
during Erase Suspend).
I/O5 to “1”, or cause the
Polling algorithm to indicate
Data
the operation was successful. However, a succeeding read
will show that the data is still “0”. Only erase operations can
convert a “0” to a “1”.
If I/O5 goes high during a program or erase operation,
writing the reset command returns the device to reading
array data (also applies during Erase Suspend).
PRELIMINARY
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