MBM29F017 -90/-12
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■GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MBM29F017 is a 16M-bit, 5.0 V-Only Flash memory organized as 2M bytes of 8 bits each. The 2M bytes
of data is divided into 32 sectors of 64K bytes for flexible erase capability. The 8 bit of data will appear on DQ0
to DQ7. The MBM29F016 is offered in a 48-pin TSOP package. This device is designed to be programmed in-
system with the standard system 5.0 V VCC supply. A 12.0 V VPP is not required for program or erase
operations. The device can also be reprogrammed in standard EPROM programmers.
The standard MBM29F017 offers access times between 90 ns and 120 ns allowing operation of high-speed
microprocessors without wait states. To eliminate bus contention the device has separate chip enable (CE ),
write enable (
WE
), and output enable (
OE
) controls.
The MBM29F017 is command set compatible with JEDEC standard single-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 which 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 12.0 V Flash or EPROM devices.
The MBM29F017 is programmed by executing the program command sequence. This will invoke the
Embedded ProgramTM Algorithm which is an internal algorithm that automatically times the program pulse widths
and verifies proper cell margin. Each sector can be programmed and verified in less than 0.5 seconds. Erase is
accomplished by executing the erase command sequence. This will invoke the Embedded EraseTM Algorithm
which is an internal algorithm that automatically preprograms the array if it is not already programmed before
executing the erase operation. During erase, the device automatically times the erase pulse widths and verifies
proper cell margin.
This device also features a sector erase architecture. The sector erase mode allows for sectors of memory to
be erased and reprogrammed without affecting other sectors. A sector is typically erased and verified within
one second (if already completely preprogrammed). The MBM29F017 is erased when shipped from the
factory.
The MBM29F017 device also features hardware sector group protection. This feature will disable both
program and erase operations in any combination of eight sector groups of memory.
A sector group consists of
four adjacent sectors grouped in the following pattern: sectors 0-3, 4-7, 8-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-23, 24-27, and
28-31.
Fujitsu has implemented an Erase Suspend feature that enables the user to put erase on hold for any period of
time to read data from or program data to a non-busy sector. Thus, true background erase can be achieved.
The device features single 5.0 V power supply operation for both read and program functions. Internally
generated and regulated voltages are provided for the program and erase operations. A low VCC detector
automatically inhibits write operations during power transitions. The end of program or erase is detected by
Data
Polling of DQ7, or by the Toggle Bit I feature on DQ6 or RY/
BY
output pin. Once the end of a program or
erase cycle has been completed, the device automatically resets to the read mode.
The MBM29F017 also has a hardware
RESET
pin. When this pin is driven low, execution of any Embedded
Program or Embedded Erase operations will be terminated. The internal state machine will then be reset into
the read mode. The
RESET
pin may be tied to the system reset circuity. Therefore, if a system reset occurs
during the Embedded Program or Embedded Erase operation, the device will be automatically reset to a read
mode. This will enable the system microprocessor to read the boot-up firmware from the Flash memory.
Fujitsu's Flash technology combines years of EPROM and E2PROM experience to produce the highest levels
of quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness. The MBM29F017 memory electrically erases all bits within a
sector simultaneously via Fowler-Nordheim tunneling. The bytes are programmed one byte at a time using the
EPROM programming mechanism of hot electron injection.