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2-MBIT SmartVoltage BOOT BLOCK FAMILY
The 2-Mbit boot block flash memory family provides
full-function, blocked flash memories suitable for a
wide range of applications. These applications
include extended PC BIOS and ROM-able
applications storage, digital cellular phone program
and data storage, telecommunication boot/firmware,
printer firmware/font storage and various other
embedded applications where program and data
storage are required.
main blocks of program code and two parameter
blocks of 8 Kbytes each for frequently updated data
storage and diagnostic messages (e.g., phone
numbers, authorization codes).
Intel’s boot block architecture provides a flexible
voltage solution for the different design needs of
various applications. The asymmetrically-blocked
memory map allows the integration of several
memory components into a single flash device. The
boot block provides a secure boot PROM; the
Reprogrammable systems, such as personal
computers, are ideal applications for the 2-Mbit
flash memory products. Increasing software
sophistication greatens the probability that a code
update will be required after the PC is shipped. For
example, the emerging of “plug and play” standard
in desktop and portable PCs enables auto-
configuration of ISA and PCI add-in cards.
However, since the plug and play specification
continues to evolve, a flash BIOS provides a cost-
effective capability to update existing PCs. In
addition, the parameter blocks are ideal for storing
parameter
blocks
can
emulate
EEPROM
functionality for parameter store with proper
software techniques; and the main blocks provide
code and data storage with access times fast
enough to execute code in place, decreasing RAM
requirements.
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Pinouts
Intel’s SmartVoltage Boot Block architecture
provides upgrade paths in every package pinout to
the 4 or 8-Mbit density. The 28F002B 40-lead
TSOP pinout for space-constrained designs is
shown in Figure 3. The 28F200 44-lead PSOP
pinout follows the industry-standard ROM/EPROM
pinout, as shown in Figure 4. For designs that
require x16 operation but have space concerns,
refer to the 48-lead pinout in Figure 5. Furthermore,
the 28F200 56-lead TSOP pinout shown in Figure 6
provides compatibility with BX/BL family product
packages.
the
allowing you to integrate the BIOS PROM and
parameter storage EEPROM into single
required
auto-configuration
parameters,
a
component, reducing parts costs while increasing
functionality.
The 2-Mbit flash memory products are also
excellent design solutions for digital cellular phone
and telecommunication switching applications
requiring very low power consumption, high-
performance, high-density storage capability,
modular software designs, and a small form factor
package. The 2-Mbit’s blocking scheme allows for
easy segmentation of the embedded code with
16 Kbytes of hardware-protected boot code, four
Pinouts for the corresponding 4-Mbit and 8-Mbit
components are also provided for convenient
reference. 2-Mbit pinouts are given on the chip
illustration in the center, with 4-Mbit and 8-Mbit
pinouts going outward from the center.
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