SMH4814
Preliminary Information
I2C 2-WIRE SERIAL INTERFACE (CONTINUED)
Random Access Read
Random address read operations allow the Master to
access any memory location in a random fashion. This
operation involves a two-step process. First, the
Master issues a Write command which includes the
Start condition and the Slave address field (with the
R/W bit set to Write) followed by the address of the
word it is to read. This procedure sets the internal
address counter of the SMH4814 to the desired
address.
Figure 18
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Typical Master Address Byte
Transmission
During a read by the Master device, the SMH4814
transmits eight bits of data, then releases the SDA
line, and monitors the line for an Acknowledge signal.
If an Acknowledge is detected, and no Stop condition
is generated by the Master, the SMH4814 continues to
transmit data. If an Acknowledge is not detected
(NACK), the SMH4814 terminates any subsequent
data transmission. The read transfer protocol on SDA
is shown in Figure 19.
After the word address Acknowledge is received by
the Master, it immediately reissues a Start condition
followed by another Slave address field with the R/W
bit set to Read. The SMH4814 responds with an
Acknowledge and then transmits the 8 data bits stored
at the addressed location. At this point, the Master
sets the SDA line to NACK and generates a Stop
condition.
The
SMH4814
discontinues
data
transmission and reverts to its standby power mode.
Sequential Reads
Sequential reads can be initiated as either a current
address read or a random access read. The first word
is transmitted as with the other byte Read modes
(current address byte Read or random address byte
Read). However, the Master now responds with an
Acknowledge, indicating that it requires additional data
from the SMH4814.
Figure 19 - Read Protocol
During a Master write, the SMH4814 receives eight
bits of data, then generates an Acknowledge signal. It
device continues to generate the ACK condition on
SDA until a Stop condition is generated by the Master.
The write transfer protocol on SDA is shown in Figure
20.
The SMH4814 continues to output data for each
Acknowledge received. The Master sets the SDA line
to NACK and generates a Stop condition. During a
sequential Read operation the internal address
counter is automatically incremented with each
Acknowledge signal.
For Read operations all address bits are incremented,
allowing the entire array to be read using a single
Read command. After a count of the last memory
address the address counter rolls over and the
memory continues to output data.
Figure 20 - Write Protocol
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