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Intel Advanced+ Boot Block Flash Memory (C3)
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Introduction
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Document Purpose
This datasheet contains the specifications for the Intel® Advanced+ Boot Block Flash Memory
(C3) device family. These flash memories add features such as instant block locking and protection
registers that can be used to enhance the security of systems.
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Nomenclature
0x
0b
Hexadecimal prefix
Binary prefix
Byte
Word
Kword
Mword
Kb
8 bits
16 bits
1024 words
1,048,576 words
1024 bits
KB
1024 bytes
Mb
MB
1,048,576 bits
1,048,576 bytes
APS
CUI
OTP
PR
PRD
PLR
RFU
SR
Automatic Power Savings
Command User Interface
One Time Programmable
Protection Register
Protection Register Data
Protection Lock Register
Reserved for Future Use
Status Register
SRD
WSM
Status Register Data
Write State Machine
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Conventions
The terms pin and signal are often used interchangeably to refer to the external signal connections
on the package. (ball is the term used for CSP).
Group Membership Brackets: Square brackets will be used to designate group membership or to
define a group of signals with similar function (i.e. A[21:1], SR[4:1])
Set: When referring to registers, the term set means the bit is a logical 1.
Clear: When referring to registers, the term clear means the bit is a logical 0.
Block: A group of bits (or words) that erase simultaneously with one block erase instruction.
Main Block: A block that contains 32 Kwords.
Parameter Block: A block that contains 4 Kwords.
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