COTS PEM
BOOT SECTOR FLASH
AS29LV016
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AS29LV016 is a 16 Mbit, 3.0 Volt-only
Flash memory organized as 2,097,152 bytes
or 1,048,576 words. The word-wide data (x16)
appears on DQ15–DQ0; the byte-wide (x8) data
appears on DQ7–DQ0. This device is designed
to be programmed in-system with the standard
system 3.0 volt VCC supply. A 12.0 V VPP or 5.0
VCC are not required for write or erase operations.
The device can also be programmed in standard
EPROM programmers.
already programmed) before executing the erase
operation. During erase, the device automatically
times the erase pulse widths and verifies proper
cell margin.
The host system can detect whether a program or
erase operation is complete by observing the RY/
BY# pin, or by reading the DQ7 (Data# Polling)
and DQ6 (toggle) status bits. After a program
or erase cycle has been completed, the device
is ready to read array data or accept another
command.
The device offers access times of 70 ns, 90 ns
and 100 ns allowing high speed microprocessors
to operate without wait states. To eliminate bus
contention the device has separate chip enable
(CE#), write enable (WE#) and output enable
(OE#) controls.
The sector erase architecture allows memory
sectors to be erased and reprogrammed without
affecting the data contents of other sectors. The
device is fully erased when shipped from the
factory.
The device requires only a single 3.0 volt
power supply for both read and write functions.
Internally generated and regulated voltages are
provided for the program and erase operations.
Hardware data protection measures include
a low VCC detector that automatically inhibits
write operations during power transitions. The
hardware sector protection feature disables
both program and erase operations in any
combination of the sectors of memory. This
can be achieved in-system or via programming
equipment.
TheAS29LV016isentirelycommandsetcompatible
with the JEDEC single-power-supply Flash
standard. Commands are written to the
command register using standard microprocessor
write timings. Register contents serve as input to
an internal state-machine that controls the erase
and programming circuitry. Write cycles also
internally latch addresses and data needed for
the programming and erase operations. Reading
data out of the device is similar to reading from
other Flash or EPROM devices.
The Erase Suspend/Erase Resume feature
enables the user to put erase on hold for any
period of time to read data from, or program data
to, any sector that is not selected for erasure. True
background erase can thus be achieved.
The hardware RESET# pin terminates any
operation in progress and resets the internal state
machine to reading array data. The RESET# pin
may be tied to the system reset circuitry. A system
reset would thus also reset the device, enabling
the system microprocessor to read the boot-up
firmware from the Flash memory.
Device programming occurs by executing the
program command sequence. This initiates the
Embedded Program algorithm—an internal
algorithm that automatically times the program
pulse widths and verifies proper cell margin.
The Unlock Bypass mode facilitates faster
programming times by requiring only two write
cycles to program data instead of four.
The device offers two power-saving features.
When addresses have been stable for a specified
amount of time, the device enters the automatic
sleep mode. The system can also place the device
into the standby mode. Power consumption is
Device erasure occurs by executing the erase
command sequence. This initiates the Embedded
Erase algorithm—an internal algorithm that
automatically preprograms the array (if it is not
Micross Components reserves the right to change products or specifications without notice.
AS29LV016
Rev. 2.2 01/10
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