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Data Sheet
FEATURES:
Single Voltage Read and Write Operations
2.7-3.6V
Serial Interface Architecture
SPI Compatible: Mode 0 and Mode 3
High Speed Clock Frequency
Up to 50/80 MHz
Superior Reliability
Endurance: 100,000 Cycles (typical)
Greater than 100 years Data Retention
Low Power Consumption:
Active Read Current: 10 mA (typical)
Standby Current: 5 µA (typical)
Flexible Erase Capability
Uniform 4 KByte sectors
Uniform 32 KByte overlay blocks
Uniform 64 KByte overlay blocks
Fast Erase and Byte-Program:
Chip-Erase Time: 35 ms (typical)
Sector-/Block-Erase Time: 18 ms (typical)
Byte-Program Time: 7 µs (typical)
Auto Address Increment (AAI) Programming
Decrease total chip programming time over
Byte-Program operations
End-of-Write Detection
Software polling the BUSY bit in Status Register
Busy Status readout on SO pin in AAI Mode
Hold Pin (HOLD#)
Suspends a serial sequence to the memory
without deselecting the device
Write Protection (WP#)
Enables/Disables the Lock-Down function of the
status register
Software Write Protection
Write protection through Block-Protection bits in
status register
Temperature Range
Commercial: 0°C to +70°C
Industrial: -40°C to +85°C
Packages Available
8-lead SOIC (200 mils)
8-lead SOIC (150 mils)
8-contact WSON (6mm x 5mm)
All devices are RoHS compliant
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 25 series Serial Flash family features a four-wire, SPI-
compatible interface that allows for a low pin-count pack-
age which occupies less board space and ultimately lowers
total system costs. The SST25VF040B devices are
enhanced with improved operating frequency and even
lower power consumption. SST25VF040B SPI serial flash
memories are manufactured with SST proprietary, high-
performance CMOS SuperFlash technology. The split-gate
cell design and thick-oxide tunneling injector attain better
reliability and manufacturability compared with alternate
approaches.
The SST25VF040B devices significantly improve perfor-
mance and reliability, while lowering power consumption.
The devices write (Program or Erase) with a single power
supply of 2.7-3.6V for SST25VF040B. The total energy
consumed is a function of the applied voltage, current, and
time of application. Since for any given voltage range, the
SuperFlash technology uses less current to program and
has a shorter erase time, the total energy consumed during
any Erase or Program operation is less than alternative
flash memory technologies.
The SST25VF040B device is offered in an 8-lead SOIC
(200 mils), 8-lead SOIC (150 mils), and 8-contact WSON
(6mm x 5mm) packages. See Figure 2 for pin assignments.
4 Mbit SPI Serial Flash
SST25VF040B
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4 Mbit SPI Serial Flash
SST25VF040B
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FIGURE 1: Functional Block Diagram
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I/O Buffers
and
Data Latches
SuperFlash
Memory
X - Decoder
Control Logic
Address
Buffers
and
Latches
CE#
Y - Decoder
SCK SI SO WP# HOLD#
Serial Interface
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PIN DESCRIPTION
FIGURE 2: Pin Assignments
TABLE 1: Pin Description
Symbol Pin Name Functions
SCK Serial Clock To provide the timing of the serial interface.
Commands, addresses, or input data are latched on the rising edge of the clock input,
while output data is shifted out on the falling edge of the clock input.
SI Serial Data Input To transfer commands, addresses, or data serially into the device.
Inputs are latched on the rising edge of the serial clock.
SO Serial Data Output To transfer data serially out of the device.
Data is shifted out on the falling edge of the serial clock.
Outputs Flash busy status during AAI Programming when reconfigured as RY/BY# pin.
See “Hardware End-of-Write Detection” on page 12 for details.
CE# Chip Enable The device is enabled by a high to low transition on CE#. CE# must remain low for the
duration of any command sequence.
WP# Write Protect The Write Protect (WP#) pin is used to enable/disable BPL bit in the status register.
HOLD# Hold To temporarily stop serial communication with SPI flash memory without resetting the
device.
VDD Power Supply To provide power supply voltage: 2.7-3.6V for SST25VF040B
VSS Ground
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CE#
SO
WP#
VSS
VDD
HOLD#
SCK
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SO
WP#
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HOLD#
SCK
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4 Mbit SPI Serial Flash
SST25VF040B
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MEMORY ORGANIZATION
The SST25VF040B SuperFlash memory array is orga-
nized in uniform 4 KByte erasable sectors with 32 KByte
overlay blocks and 64 KByte overlay erasable blocks.
DEVICE OPERATION
The SST25VF040B is accessed through the SPI (Serial
Peripheral Interface) bus compatible protocol. The SPI bus
consist of four control lines; Chip Enable (CE#) is used to
select the device, and data is accessed through the Serial
Data Input (SI), Serial Data Output (SO), and Serial Clock
(SCK).
The SST25VF040B supports both Mode 0 (0,0) and Mode
3 (1,1) of SPI bus operations. The difference between the
two modes, as shown in Figure 3, is the state of the SCK
signal when the bus master is in Stand-by mode and no
data is being transferred. The SCK signal is low for Mode 0
and SCK signal is high for Mode 3. For both modes, the
Serial Data In (SI) is sampled at the rising edge of the SCK
clock signal and the Serial Data Output (SO) is driven after
the falling edge of the SCK clock signal.
FIGURE 3: SPI Protocol
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MODE 3
SCK
SI
SO
CE#
MODE 3
DON'T CARE
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
MODE 0MODE 0
HIGH IMPEDANCE
MSB
MSB
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Hold Operation
The HOLD# pin is used to pause a serial sequence under-
way with the SPI flash memory without resetting the clock-
ing sequence. To activate the HOLD# mode, CE# must be
in active low state. The HOLD# mode begins when the
SCK active low state coincides with the falling edge of the
HOLD# signal. The HOLD mode ends when the HOLD#
signal’s rising edge coincides with the SCK active low state.
If the falling edge of the HOLD# signal does not coincide
with the SCK active low state, then the device enters Hold
mode when the SCK next reaches the active low state.
Similarly, if the rising edge of the HOLD# signal does not
coincide with the SCK active low state, then the device
exits in Hold mode when the SCK next reaches the active
low state. See Figure 4 for Hold Condition waveform.
Once the device enters Hold mode, SO will be in high-
impedance state while SI and SCK can be VIL or VIH.
If CE# is driven active high during a Hold condition, it resets
the internal logic of the device. As long as HOLD# signal is
low, the memory remains in the Hold condition. To resume
communication with the device, HOLD# must be driven
active high, and CE# must be driven active low. See Figure
24 for Hold timing.
FIGURE 4: Hold Condition Waveform
Write Protection
SST25VF040B provides software Write protection. The
Write Protect pin (WP#) enables or disables the lock-down
function of the status register. The Block-Protection bits
(BP3, BP2, BP1, BP0, and BPL) in the status register pro-
vide Write protection to the memory array and the status
register. See Table 4 for the Block-Protection description.
Write Protect Pin (WP#)
The Write Protect (WP#) pin enables the lock-down func-
tion of the BPL bit (bit 7) in the status register. When WP#
is driven low, the execution of the Write-Status-Register
(WRSR) instruction is determined by the value of the BPL
bit (see Table 2). When WP# is high, the lock-down func-
tion of the BPL bit is disabled.
Active Hold Active Hold Active
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SCK
HOLD#
TABLE 2: Conditions to execute Write-Status-
Register (WRSR) Instruction
WP# BPL Execute WRSR Instruction
L 1 Not Allowed
L0Allowed
HXAllowed
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Status Register
The software status register provides status on whether the
flash memory array is available for any Read or Write oper-
ation, whether the device is Write enabled, and the state of
the Memory Write protection. During an internal Erase or
Program operation, the status register may be read only to
determine the completion of an operation in progress.
Table 3 describes the function of each bit in the software
status register.
Busy
The Busy bit determines whether there is an internal Erase
or Program operation in progress. A “1” for the Busy bit indi-
cates the device is busy with an operation in progress. A “0”
indicates the device is ready for the next valid operation.
Write Enable Latch (WEL)
The Write-Enable-Latch bit indicates the status of the inter-
nal memory Write Enable Latch. If the Write-Enable-Latch
bit is set to “1”, it indicates the device is Write enabled. If the
bit is set to “0” (reset), it indicates the device is not Write
enabled and does not accept any memory Write (Program/
Erase) commands. The Write-Enable-Latch bit is automati-
cally reset under the following conditions:
Power-up
Write-Disable (WRDI) instruction completion
Byte-Program instruction completion
Auto Address Increment (AAI) programming is
completed or reached its highest unprotected
memory address
Sector-Erase instruction completion
Block-Erase instruction completion
Chip-Erase instruction completion
Write-Status-Register instructions
Auto Address Increment (AAI)
The Auto Address Increment Programming-Status bit pro-
vides status on whether the device is in AAI programming
mode or Byte-Program mode. The default at power up is
Byte-Program mode.
TABLE 3: Software Status Register
Bit Name Function
Default at
Power-up Read/Write
0 BUSY 1 = Internal Write operation is in progress
0 = No internal Write operation is in progress
0R
1 WEL 1 = Device is memory Write enabled
0 = Device is not memory Write enabled
0R
2 BP0 Indicate current level of block write protection (See Table 4) 1 R/W
3 BP1 Indicate current level of block write protection (See Table 4) 1 R/W
4 BP2 Indicate current level of block write protection (See Table 4) 1 R/W
5 BP3 Indicate current level of block write protection (See Table 4) 0 R/W
6 AAI Auto Address Increment Programming status
1 = AAI programming mode
0 = Byte-Program mode
0R
7 BPL 1 = BP3, BP2, BP1, BP0 are read-only bits
0 = BP3, BP2, BP1, BP0 are read/writable
0R/W
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Block Protection (BP3,BP2, BP1, BP0)
The Block-Protection (BP3, BP2, BP1, BP0) bits define the
size of the memory area, as defined in Table 4, to be soft-
ware protected against any memory Write (Program or
Erase) operation. The Write-Status-Register (WRSR)
instruction is used to program the BP3, BP2, BP1 and BP0
bits as long as WP# is high or the Block-Protect-Lock
(BPL) bit is 0. Chip-Erase can only be executed if Block-
Protection bits are all 0. After power-up, BP3, BP2, BP1
and BP0 are set to 1.
Block Protection Lock-Down (BPL)
WP# pin driven low (VIL), enables the Block-Protection-
Lock-Down (BPL) bit. When BPL is set to 1, it prevents any
further alteration of the BPL, BP3, BP2, BP1, and BP0 bits.
When the WP# pin is driven high (VIH), the BPL bit has no
effect and its value is “Don’t Care”. After power-up, the BPL
bit is reset to 0.
TABLE 4: Software Status Register Block Protection FOR SST25VF040B1
1. X = Don’t Care (RESERVED) default is “0
Protection Level
Status Register Bit2
2. Default at power-up for BP2, BP1, and BP0 is ‘111’. (All Blocks Protected)
Protected Memory Address
BP3 BP2 BP1 BP0 4 Mbit
None X 0 0 0 None
Upper 1/8 X 0 0 1 70000H-7FFFFH
Upper 1/4 X 0 1 0 60000H-7FFFFH
Upper 1/2 X 0 1 1 40000H-7FFFFH
All Blocks X 1 0 0 00000H-7FFFFH
All Blocks X 1 0 1 00000H-7FFFFH
All Blocks X 1 1 0 00000H-7FFFFH
All Blocks X 1 1 1 00000H-7FFFFH
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4 Mbit SPI Serial Flash
SST25VF040B
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Instructions
Instructions are used to read, write (Erase and Program),
and configure the SST25VF040B. The instruction bus
cycles are 8 bits each for commands (Op Code), data, and
addresses. Prior to executing any Byte-Program, Auto
Address Increment (AAI) programming, Sector-Erase,
Block-Erase, Write-Status-Register, or Chip-Erase instruc-
tions, the Write-Enable (WREN) instruction must be exe-
cuted first. The complete list of instructions is provided in
Table 5. All instructions are synchronized off a high to low
transition of CE#. Inputs will be accepted on the rising edge
of SCK starting with the most significant bit. CE# must be
driven low before an instruction is entered and must be
driven high after the last bit of the instruction has been
shifted in (except for Read, Read-ID, and Read-Status-
Register instructions). Any low to high transition on CE#,
before receiving the last bit of an instruction bus cycle, will
terminate the instruction in progress and return the device
to standby mode. Instruction commands (Op Code),
addresses, and data are all input from the most significant
bit (MSB) first.
TABLE 5: Device Operation Instructions
Instruction Description Op Code Cycle1
1. One bus cycle is eight clock periods.
Address
Cycle(s)2
2. Address bits above the most significant bit of each density can be VIL or VIH.
Dummy
Cycle(s)
Data
Cycle(s)
Read Read Memory 0000 0011b (03H) 3 0 1 to
High-Speed Read Read Memory at higher speed 0000 1011b (0BH) 3 1 1 to
4 KByte Sector-Erase3
3. 4KByte Sector Erase addresses: use AMS-A12, remaining addresses are don’t care but must be set either at VIL or VIH.
Erase 4 KByte of memory array 0010 0000b (20H) 3 0 0
32 KByte Block-Erase4
4. 32KByte Block Erase addresses: use AMS-A15, remaining addresses are don’t care but must be set either at VIL or VIH.
Erase 32 KByte block of memory array 0101 0010b (52H) 3 0 0
64 KByte Block-Erase5
5. 64KByte Block Erase addresses: use AMS-A16, remaining addresses are don’t care but must be set either at VIL or VIH.
Erase 64 KByte block of memory array 1101 1000b (D8H) 3 0 0
Chip-Erase Erase Full Memory Array 0110 0000b (60H) or
1100 0111b (C7H)
000
Byte-Program To Program One Data Byte 0000 0010b (02H) 3 0 1
AAI-Word-Program6
6. To continue programming to the next sequential address location, enter the 8-bit command, ADH, followed by 2 bytes of data to be
programmed. Data Byte 0 will be programmed into the initial address [A23-A1] with A0=0, Data Byte 1 will be programmed into the
initial address [A23-A1] with A0=1.
Auto Address Increment Programming 1010 1101b (ADH) 3 0 2 to
RDSR7
7. The Read-Status-Register is continuous with ongoing clock cycles until terminated by a low to high transition on CE#.
Read-Status-Register 0000 0101b (05H) 0 0 1 to
EWSR Enable-Write-Status-Register 0101b 0000b (50H) 0 0 0
WRSR Write-Status-Register 0000 0001b (01H) 0 0 1
WREN Write-Enable 0000 0110b (06H) 0 0 0
WRDI Write-Disable 0000 0100b (04H) 0 0 0
RDID8
8. Manufacturer’s ID is read with A0=0, and Device ID is read with A0=1. All other address bits are 00H. The Manufacturer’s ID and
device ID output stream is continuous until terminated by a low-to-high transition on CE#.
Read-ID 1001 0000b (90H) or
1010 1011b (ABH)
301 to
JEDEC-ID JEDEC ID read 1001 1111b (9FH) 0 0 3 to
EBSY Enable SO to output RY/BY# status
during AAI programming
0111 0000b (70H) 0 0 0
DBSY Disable SO to output RY/BY# status
during AAI programming
1000 0000b (80H) 0 0 0
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Read (25/33 MHz)
The Read instruction, 03H, supports up to 25 MHz (for
SST25VF040B-50-xx-xxF) or 33 MHz (for SST25VF040B-
80-xx-xxE) Read. The device outputs the data starting from
the specified address location. The data output stream is
continuous through all addresses until terminated by a low
to high transition on CE#. The internal address pointer will
automatically increment until the highest memory address
is reached. Once the highest memory address is reached,
the address pointer will automatically increment to the
beginning (wrap-around) of the address space. Once the
data from address location 1FFFFFH has been read, the
next output will be from address location 000000H.
The Read instruction is initiated by executing an 8-bit com-
mand, 03H, followed by address bits [A23-A0]. CE# must
remain active low for the duration of the Read cycle. See
Figure 5 for the Read sequence.
FIGURE 5: Read Sequence
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CE#
SO
SI
SCK
ADD.
012345678
ADD. ADD.
03
HIGH IMPEDANCE
15 16 23 24 31 32 39 40 7047 48 55 56 63 64
N+2 N+3 N+4N N+1
DOUT
MSB MSB
MSB
MODE 0
MODE 3
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
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High-Speed-Read (50/80 MHz)
The High-Speed-Read instruction supporting up to 50 MHz
(for SST25VF040B-50-xx-xxF) or 80 MHz (for
SST25VF040B-80-xx-xxE) Read is initiated by executing
an 8-bit command, 0BH, followed by address bits [A23-A0]
and a dummy byte. CE# must remain active low for the
duration of the High-Speed-Read cycle. See Figure 6 for
the High-Speed-Read sequence.
Following a dummy cycle, the High-Speed-Read instruc-
tion outputs the data starting from the specified address
location. The data output stream is continuous through all
addresses until terminated by a low to high transition on
CE#. The internal address pointer will automatically incre-
ment until the highest memory address is reached. Once
the highest memory address is reached, the address
pointer will automatically increment to the beginning (wrap-
around) of the address space. Once the data from address
location 7FFFFH has been read, the next output will be
from address location 00000H.
FIGURE 6: High-Speed-Read Sequence
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CE#
SO
SI
SCK
ADD.
012345678
ADD. ADD.0B
HIGH IMPEDANCE
15 16 23 24 31 32 39 40 47 48 55 56 63 64
N+2 N+3 N+4
NN+1
X
MSB
MSB
MSB
MODE 0
MODE 3
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
80
71 72
DOUT
Note: X = Dummy Byte: 8 Clocks Input Dummy Cycle (VIL or VIH)
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Byte-Program
The Byte-Program instruction programs the bits in the
selected byte to the desired data. The selected byte must
be in the erased state (FFH) when initiating a Program
operation. A Byte-Program instruction applied to a pro-
tected memory area will be ignored.
Prior to any Write operation, the Write-Enable (WREN)
instruction must be executed. CE# must remain active low
for the duration of the Byte-Program instruction. The Byte-
Program instruction is initiated by executing an 8-bit com-
mand, 02H, followed by address bits [A23-A0]. Following the
address, the data is input in order from MSB (bit 7) to LSB
(bit 0). CE# must be driven high before the instruction is
executed. The user may poll the Busy bit in the software
status register or wait TBP for the completion of the internal
self-timed Byte-Program operation. See Figure 7 for the
Byte-Program sequence.
FIGURE 7: Byte-Program Sequence
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CE#
SO
SI
SCK
ADD.
012345678
ADD. ADD. DIN
02
HIGH IMPEDANCE
15 16 23 24 31 32 39
MODE 0
MODE 3
MSBMSB
MSB LSB
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Auto Address Increment (AAI) Word-Program
The AAI program instruction allows multiple bytes of data to
be programmed without re-issuing the next sequential
address location. This feature decreases total program-
ming time when multiple bytes or entire memory array is to
be programmed. An AAI Word program instruction pointing
to a protected memory area will be ignored. The selected
address range must be in the erased state (FFH) when ini-
tiating an AAI Word Program operation. While within AAI
Word Programming sequence, the only valid instructions
are AAI Word (ADH), RDSR (05H), or WRDI (04H). Users
have three options to determine the completion of each
AAI Word program cycle: hardware detection by reading
the Serial Output, software detection by polling the BUSY
bit in the software status register or wait TBP. Refer to End-
Of-Write Detection section for details.
Prior to any write operation, the Write-Enable (WREN)
instruction must be executed. The AAI Word Program
instruction is initiated by executing an 8-bit command,
ADH, followed by address bits [A23-A0]. Following the
addresses, two bytes of data is input sequentially, each one
from MSB (Bit 7) to LSB (Bit 0). The first byte of data (D0)
will be programmed into the initial address [A23-A1] with
A0=0, the second byte of Data (D1) will be programmed
into the initial address [A23-A1] with A0=1. CE# must be
driven high before the AAI Word Program instruction is exe-
cuted. The user must check the BUSY status before enter-
ing the next valid command. Once the device indicates it is
no longer busy, data for the next two sequential addresses
may be programmed and so on. When the last desired
byte had been entered, check the busy status using the
hardware method or the RDSR instruction and execute the
Write-Disable (WRDI) instruction, 04H, to terminate AAI.
User must check busy status after WRDI to determine if the
device is ready for any command. See Figures 10 and 11
for AAI Word programming sequence.
There is no wrap mode during AAI programming; once the
highest unprotected memory address is reached, the
device will exit AAI operation and reset the Write-Enable-
Latch bit (WEL = 0) and the AAI bit (AAI=0).
End-of-Write Detection
There are three methods to determine completion of a pro-
gram cycle during AAI Word programming: hardware
detection by reading the Serial Output, software detection
by polling the BUSY bit in the Software Status Register or
wait TBP. The hardware end-of-write detection method is
described in the section below.
Hardware End-of-Write Detection
The hardware end-of-write detection method eliminates the
overhead of polling the Busy bit in the Software Status
Register during an AAI Word program operation. The 8-bit
command, 70H, configures the Serial Output (SO) pin to
indicate Flash Busy status during AAI Word programming.
(see Figure 8) The 8-bit command, 70H, must be executed
prior to executing an AAI Word-Program instruction. Once
an internal programming operation begins, asserting CE#
will immediately drive the status of the internal flash status
on the SO pin. A “0” indicates the device is busy and a “1”
indicates the device is ready for the next instruction. De-
asserting CE# will return the SO pin to tri-state.
The 8-bit command, 80H, disables the Serial Output (SO)
pin to output busy status during AAI-Word-program opera-
tion and return SO pin to output Software Status Register
data during AAI Word programming. (see Figure 9)
FIGURE 8: Enable SO as Hardware RY/BY#
during AAI Programming
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
01234567
70
HIGH IMPEDANCE
MODE 0
MODE 3
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FIGURE 9: Disable SO as Hardware RY/BY#
during AAI Programming
FIGURE 10: Auto Address Increment (AAI) Word-Program Sequence with
Hardware End-of-Write Detection
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
01234567
80
HIGH IMPEDANCE
MODE 0
MODE 3
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MSB
CE#
SI
SCK
SO D
OUT
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Last 2
Data Bytes
WDRI to exit
AAI Mode
Wait T
BP
or poll
Software Status register
to load any command
Check for Flash Busy Status to load next valid
1
command
Load AAI command, Address, 2 bytes data
Note: 1. Valid commands during AAI programming: AAI command or WRDI command
2. User must configure the SO pin to output Flash Busy status during AAI programming
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AAAAD D0 AD
MODE 3
MODE 0
D1 D2 D3 AD D
n-1
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FIGURE 11: Auto Address Increment (AAI) Word-Program Sequence with
Software End-of-Write Detection
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CE#
SI
SCK
SO D
OUT
MODE 3
MODE 0
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Wait T
BP
or poll
Software Status register
to load any command
Note: 1. Valid commands during AAI programming: AAI command or WRDI command
Wait T
BP
or poll Software Status
register to load next valid
1
command
Last 2
Data Bytes
WDRI to exit
AAI Mode
Load AAI command, Address, 2 bytes data
AAAAD D0 ADD1 D2 D3 AD D
n-1
D
n
WRDI
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4-KByte Sector-Erase
The Sector-Erase instruction clears all bits in the selected 4
KByte sector to FFH. A Sector-Erase instruction applied to
a protected memory area will be ignored. Prior to any Write
operation, the Write-Enable (WREN) instruction must be
executed. CE# must remain active low for the duration of
any command sequence. The Sector-Erase instruction is
initiated by executing an 8-bit command, 20H, followed by
address bits [A23-A0]. Address bits [AMS-A12] (AMS =Most
Significant address) are used to determine the sector
address (SAX), remaining address bits can be VIL or VIH.
CE# must be driven high before the instruction is executed.
The user may poll the Busy bit in the software status regis-
ter or wait TSE for the completion of the internal self-timed
Sector-Erase cycle. See Figure 12 for the Sector-Erase
sequence.
FIGURE 12: Sector-Erase Sequence
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
ADD.
012345678
ADD. ADD.
20
HIGH IMPEDANCE
15 16 23 24 31
MODE 0
MODE 3
1295 SecErase.0
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32-KByte and 64-KByte Block-Erase
The 32-KByte Block-Erase instruction clears all bits in the
selected 32 KByte block to FFH. A Block-Erase instruction
applied to a protected memory area will be ignored. The
64-KByte Block-Erase instruction clears all bits in the
selected 64 KByte block to FFH. A Block-Erase instruction
applied to a protected memory area will be ignored. Prior to
any Write operation, the Write-Enable (WREN) instruction
must be executed. CE# must remain active low for the
duration of any command sequence. The 32-Kbyte Block-
Erase instruction is initiated by executing an 8-bit com-
mand, 52H, followed by address bits [A23-A0]. Address bits
[AMS-A15] (AMS = Most Significant Address) are used to
determine block address (BAX), remaining address bits can
be VIL or VIH. CE# must be driven high before the instruction
is executed. The 64-Kbyte Block-Erase instruction is initi-
ated by executing an 8-bit command D8H, followed by
address bits [A23-A0]. Address bits [AMS-A15] are used to
determine block address (BAX), remaining address bits can
be VIL or VIH. CE# must be driven high before the instruction
is executed. The user may poll the Busy bit in the software
status register or wait TBE for the completion of the internal
self-timed 32-KByte Block-Erase or 64-KByte Block-Erase
cycles. See Figures 13 and 14 for the 32-KByte Block-
Erase and 64-KByte Block-Erase sequences.
FIGURE 13: 32-KByte Block-Erase Sequence
FIGURE 14: 64-KByte Block-Erase Sequence
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
ADDR
012345678
ADDR ADDR
52
HIGH IMPEDANCE
15 16 23 24 31
MODE 0
MODE 3
1295 32KBklEr.0
MSB MSB
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
ADDR
012345678
ADDR ADDR
D8
HIGH IMPEDANCE
15 16 23 24 31
MODE 0
MODE 3
1295 63KBlkEr.0
MSB MSB
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Chip-Erase
The Chip-Erase instruction clears all bits in the device to
FFH. A Chip-Erase instruction will be ignored if any of the
memory area is protected. Prior to any Write operation, the
Write-Enable (WREN) instruction must be executed. CE#
must remain active low for the duration of the Chip-Erase
instruction sequence. The Chip-Erase instruction is initiated
by executing an 8-bit command, 60H or C7H. CE# must be
driven high before the instruction is executed. The user may
poll the Busy bit in the software status register or wait TCE
for the completion of the internal self-timed Chip-Erase
cycle. See Figure 15 for the Chip-Erase sequence.
FIGURE 15: Chip-Erase Sequence
Read-Status-Register (RDSR)
The Read-Status-Register (RDSR) instruction allows read-
ing of the status register. The status register may be read at
any time even during a Write (Program/Erase) operation.
When a Write operation is in progress, the Busy bit may be
checked before sending any new commands to assure that
the new commands are properly received by the device.
CE# must be driven low before the RDSR instruction is
entered and remain low until the status data is read. Read-
Status-Register is continuous with ongoing clock cycles
until it is terminated by a low to high transition of the CE#.
See Figure 16 for the RDSR instruction sequence.
FIGURE 16: Read-Status-Register (RDSR) Sequence
Write-Enable (WREN)
The Write-Enable (WREN) instruction sets the Write-
Enable-Latch bit in the Status Register to 1 allowing Write
operations to occur. The WREN instruction must be exe-
cuted prior to any Write (Program/Erase) operation. The
WREN instruction may also be used to allow execution of
the Write-Status-Register (WRSR) instruction; however,
the Write-Enable-Latch bit in the Status Register will be
cleared upon the rising edge CE# of the WRSR instruction.
CE# must be driven high before the WREN instruction is
executed.
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
01234567
60 or C7
HIGH IMPEDANCE
MODE 0
MODE 3
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MSB
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1295 RDSRseq.0
MODE 3
SCK
SI
SO
CE#
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
05
MODE 0
HIGH IMPEDANCE
Status
Register Out
MSB
MSB
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FIGURE 17: Write Enable (WREN) Sequence
Write-Disable (WRDI)
The Write-Disable (WRDI) instruction resets the Write-
Enable-Latch bit and AAI bit to 0 disabling any new Write
operations from occurring. The WRDI instruction will not
terminate any programming operation in progress. Any pro-
gram operation in progress may continue up to TBP after
executing the WRDI instruction. CE# must be driven high
before the WRDI instruction is executed.
FIGURE 18: Write Disable (WRDI) Sequence
Enable-Write-Status-Register (EWSR)
The Enable-Write-Status-Register (EWSR) instruction
arms the Write-Status-Register (WRSR) instruction and
opens the status register for alteration. The Write-Status-
Register instruction must be executed immediately after the
execution of the Enable-Write-Status-Register instruction.
This two-step instruction sequence of the EWSR instruc-
tion followed by the WRSR instruction works like SDP (soft-
ware data protection) command structure which prevents
any accidental alteration of the status register values. CE#
must be driven low before the EWSR instruction is entered
and must be driven high before the EWSR instruction is
executed.
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
01234567
06
HIGH IMPEDANCE
MODE 0
MODE 3
1295 WREN.0
MSB
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
01234567
04
HIGH IMPEDANCE
MODE 0
MODE 3
1295 WRDI.0
MSB
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Write-Status-Register (WRSR)
The Write-Status-Register instruction writes new values to
the BP3, BP2, BP1, BP0, and BPL bits of the status regis-
ter. CE# must be driven low before the command
sequence of the WRSR instruction is entered and driven
high before the WRSR instruction is executed. See Figure
19 for EWSR or WREN and WRSR instruction sequences.
Executing the Write-Status-Register instruction will be
ignored when WP# is low and BPL bit is set to “1”. When
the WP# is low, the BPL bit can only be set from “0” to “1” to
lock-down the status register, but cannot be reset from “1”
to “0”. When WP# is high, the lock-down function of the
BPL bit is disabled and the BPL, BP0, and BP1 and BP2
bits in the status register can all be changed. As long as
BPL bit is set to 0 or WP# pin is driven high (VIH) prior to the
low-to-high transition of the CE# pin at the end of the
WRSR instruction, the bits in the status register can all be
altered by the WRSR instruction. In this case, a single
WRSR instruction can set the BPL bit to “1” to lock down
the status register as well as altering the BP0, BP1, and
BP2 bits at the same time. See Table 2 for a summary
description of WP# and BPL functions.
FIGURE 19: Enable-Write-Status-Register (EWSR) or
Write-Enable (WREN) and Write-Status-Register (WRSR) Sequence
1295 EWSR.0
MODE 3
HIGH IMPEDANCE
MODE 0
STATUS
REGISTER IN
76543210
MSBMSBMSB
01
MODE 3
SCK
SI
SO
CE#
MODE 0
50 or 06
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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JEDEC Read-ID
The JEDEC Read-ID instruction identifies the device as
SST25VF040B and the manufacturer as SST. The device
information can be read from executing the 8-bit command,
9FH. Following the JEDEC Read-ID instruction, the 8-bit
manufacturer’s ID, BFH, is output from the device. After
that, a 16-bit device ID is shifted out on the SO pin. Byte 1,
BFH, identifies the manufacturer as SST. Byte 2, 25H, iden-
tifies the memory type as SPI Serial Flash. Byte 3, 8DH,
identifies the device as SST25VF040B. The instruction
sequence is shown in Figure 20. The JEDEC Read ID
instruction is terminated by a low to high transition on CE#
at any time during data output.
FIGURE 20: JEDEC Read-ID Sequence
25 8D
1295 JEDECID.1
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
012345678
HIGH IMPEDANCE
15 1614 28 29 30 31
BF
MODE 3
MODE 0
MSBMSB
9 10111213 1718 32 34
9F
19 20 21 22 23 3324 25 26 27
TABLE 6: JEDEC Read-ID Data
Manufacturer’s ID Device ID
Memory Type Memory Capacity
Byte1 Byte 2 Byte 3
BFH 25H 8DH
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Read-ID (RDID)
The Read-ID instruction (RDID) identifies the devices as
SST25VF040B and manufacturer as SST. This command
is backward compatible to all SST25xFxxxA devices and
should be used as default device identification when multi-
ple versions of SPI Serial Flash devices are used in a
design. The device information can be read from executing
an 8-bit command, 90H or ABH, followed by address bits
[A23-A0]. Following the Read-ID instruction, the manufac-
turer’s ID is located in address 00000H and the device ID is
located in address 00001H. Once the device is in Read-ID
mode, the manufacturer’s and device ID output data tog-
gles between address 00000H and 00001H until termi-
nated by a low to high transition on CE#.
Refer to Tables 6 and 7 for device identification data.
FIGURE 21: Read-ID Sequence
1295 RdID.0
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
00
012345678
00 ADD1
90 or AB
HIGH IMPEDANCE
15 16 23 24 31 32 39 40 47 48 55 56 63
BF Device ID BF Device ID
Note: The manufacturer's and device ID output stream is continuous until terminated by a low to high transition on CE#.
Device ID = 8DH for SST25VF040B
1. 00H will output the manfacturer's ID first and 01H will output device ID first before toggling between the two.
HIGH
IMPEDANCE
MODE 3
MODE 0
MSB MSB
MSB
TABLE 7: Product Identification
Address Data
Manufacturer’s ID 00000H BFH
Device ID
SST25VF040B 00001H 8DH
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Absolute Maximum Stress Ratings (Applied conditions greater than those listed under “Absolute Maximum
Stress Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation
of the device at these conditions or conditions greater than those defined in the operational sections of this data
sheet is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum stress rating conditions may affect device reliability.)
Temperature Under Bias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -65°C to +150°C
D. C. Voltage on Any Pin to Ground Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.5V to VDD+0.5V
Transient Voltage (<20 ns) on Any Pin to Ground Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -2.0V to VDD+2.0V
Package Power Dissipation Capability (TA = 25°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0W
Surface Mount Solder Reflow Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260°C for 10 seconds
Output Short Circuit Current1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 mA
1. Output shorted for no more than one second. No more than one output shorted at a time.
OPERATING RANGE
Range Ambient Temp VDD
Commercial 0°C to +70°C 2.7-3.6V
Industrial -40°C to +85°C 2.7-3.6V
AC CONDITIONS OF TEST
Input Rise/Fall Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ns
Output Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CL = 30 pF
See Figures 26 and 27
TABLE 8: DC Operating Characteristics (25VF040B-50-xx-xxxF)
Symbol Parameter
Limits
Test ConditionsMin Max Units
IDDR Read Current 10 mA CE#=0.1 VDD/0.9 VDD@25 MHz, SO=open
IDDR2 Read Current 15 mA CE#=0.1 VDD/0.9 VDD@50 MHz, SO=open
IDDW Program and Erase Current 30 mA CE#=VDD
ISB Standby Current 20 µA CE#=VDD, VIN=VDD or VSS
ILI Input Leakage Current 1 µA VIN=GND to VDD, VDD=VDD Max
ILO Output Leakage Current 1 µA VOUT=GND to VDD, VDD=VDD Max
VIL Input Low Voltage 0.8 V VDD=VDD Min
VIH Input High Voltage 0.7 VDD VV
DD=VDD Max
VOL Output Low Voltage 0.2 V IOL=100 µA, VDD=VDD Min
VOL2 Output Low Voltage 0.4 V IOL=1.6 mA, VDD=VDD Min
VOH Output High Voltage VDD-0.2 V IOH=-100 µA, VDD=VDD Min
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TABLE 9: DC Operating Characteristics (25VF040B-80-xx-xxxE)
Symbol Parameter
Limits
Test ConditionsMin Max Units
IDDR Read Current 12 mA CE#=0.1 VDD/0.9 VDD@33 MHz, SO=open
IDDR3 Read Current 20 mA CE#=0.1 VDD/0.9 VDD@80 MHz, SO=open
IDDW Program and Erase Current 30 mA CE#=VDD
ISB Standby Current 20 µA CE#=VDD, VIN=VDD or VSS
ILI Input Leakage Current 1 µA VIN=GND to VDD, VDD=VDD Max
ILO Output Leakage Current 1 µA VOUT=GND to VDD, VDD=VDD Max
VIL Input Low Voltage 0.8 V VDD=VDD Min
VIH Input High Voltage 0.7 VDD VV
DD=VDD Max
VOL Output Low Voltage 0.2 V IOL=100 µA, VDD=VDD Min
VOL2 Output Low Voltage 0.4 V IOL=1.6 mA, VDD=VDD Min
VOH Output High Voltage VDD-0.2 V IOH=-100 µA, VDD=VDD Min
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TABLE 10: Recommended System Power-up Timings
Symbol Parameter Minimum Units
TPU-READ1
1. This parameter is measured only for initial qualification and after a design or process change that could affect this parameter.
VDD Min to Read Operation 10 µs
TPU-WRITE1VDD Min to Write Operation 10 µs
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TABLE 11: Capacitance (TA = 25°C, f=1 Mhz, other pins open)
Parameter Description Test Condition Maximum
COUT1
1. This parameter is measured only for initial qualification and after a design or process change that could affect this parameter.
Output Pin Capacitance VOUT = 0V 12 pF
CIN1Input Capacitance VIN = 0V 6 pF
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TABLE 12: Reliability Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Minimum Specification Units Test Method
NEND1
1. This parameter is measured only for initial qualification and after a design or process change that could affect this parameter.
Endurance 10,000 Cycles JEDEC Standard A117
TDR1Data Retention 100 Years JEDEC Standard A103
ILTH1Latch Up 100 + IDD mA JEDEC Standard 78
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TABLE 13: AC Operating Characteristics (25VF040B-50-xx-xxxF)
25 MHz 50 MHz
Symbol Parameter Min Max Min Max
FCLK1Serial Clock Frequency 25 50
TSCKH Serial Clock High Time 18 9
TSCKL Serial Clock Low Time 18 9
TSCKR2Serial Clock Rise Time (Slew Rate) 0.1 0.1
TSCKF Serial Clock Fall Time (Slew Rate) 0.1 0.1
TCES3CE# Active Setup Time 5 5
TCEH3CE# Active Hold Time 5 5
TCHS3CE# Not Active Setup Time 5 5
TCHH3CE# Not Active Hold Time 5 5
TCPH CE# High Time 50 50
TCHZ CE# High to High-Z Output 15 8
TCLZ SCK Low to Low-Z Output 0 0
TDS Data In Setup Time 2 2
TDH Data In Hold Time 5 5
THLS HOLD# Low Setup Time 5 5
THHS HOLD# High Setup Time 5 5
THLH HOLD# Low Hold Time 5 5
THHH HOLD# High Hold Time 5 5
THZ HOLD# Low to High-Z Output 8 8
TLZ HOLD# High to Low-Z Output 12 8
TOH Output Hold from SCK Change 0 0
TVOutput Valid from SCK 8 8
TSE Sector-Erase 25 25
TBE Block-Erase 25 25
TSCE Chip-Erase 50 50
TBP Byte-Program 10 10
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1. Maximum clock frequency for Read Instruction, 03H, is 25 MHz
2. Maximum Rise and Fall time may be limited by TSCKH and TSCKL requirements
3. Relative to SCK.
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TABLE 14: AC Operating Characteristics (25VF040B-80-xx-xxxE)
33 MHz 80 MHz
Symbol Parameter Min Max Min Max Units
FCLK1Serial Clock Frequency 33 80 MHz
TSCKH Serial Clock High Time 13 6 ns
TSCKL Serial Clock Low Time 13 6 ns
TSCKR2Serial Clock Rise Time (Slew Rate) 0.1 0.1 V/ns
TSCKF Serial Clock Fall Time (Slew Rate) 0.1 0.1 V/ns
TCES3CE# Active Setup Time 5 5 ns
TCEH3CE# Active Hold Time 5 5 ns
TCHS3CE# Not Active Setup Time 5 5 ns
TCHH3CE# Not Active Hold Time 5 5 ns
TCPH CE# High Time 50 50 ns
TCHZ CE# High to High-Z Output 7 7 ns
TCLZ SCK Low to Low-Z Output 0 0 ns
TDS Data In Setup Time 2 2 ns
TDH Data In Hold Time 4 4 ns
THLS HOLD# Low Setup Time 5 5 ns
THHS HOLD# High Setup Time 5 5 ns
THLH HOLD# Low Hold Time 5 5 ns
THHH HOLD# High Hold Time 5 5 ns
THZ HOLD# Low to High-Z Output 7 7 ns
TLZ HOLD# High to Low-Z Output 7 7 ns
TOH Output Hold from SCK Change 0 0 ns
TVOutput Valid from SCK 10 6 ns
TSE Sector-Erase 25 25 ms
TBE Block-Erase 25 25 ms
TSCE Chip-Erase 50 50 ms
TBP Byte-Program 10 10 µs
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1. Maximum clock frequency for Read Instruction, 03H, is 33 MHz
2. Maximum Rise and Fall time may be limited by TSCKH and TSCKL requirements
3. Relative to SCK.
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FIGURE 22: Serial Input Timing Diagram
FIGURE 23: Serial Output Timing Diagram
FIGURE 24: Hold Timing Diagram
HIGH-Z HIGH-Z
CE#
SO
SI
SCK
MSB LSB
TDS TDH
TCHH TCES TCEH TCHS
TSCKR
TSCKF
TCPH
1295 SerIn.0
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CE#
SI
SO
SCK
MSB
TCLZ
TV
TSCKH
TCHZ
TOH
TSCKL
LSB
THZ TLZ
THHH THLS
THLH
THHS
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HOLD#
CE#
SCK
SO
SI
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Power-Up Specifications
All functionalities and DC specifications are specified for a VDD ramp rate of greater than 1V per 100 ms (0v - 3.0V
in less than 300 ms). See Table 15 and Figure 25 for more information.
FIGURE 25: Power-up Timing Diagram
TABLE 15: Recommended System Power-up Timings
Symbol Parameter Minimum Units
TPU-READ1
1. This parameter is measured only for initial qualification and after a design or process change that could affect this parameter.
VDD Min to Read Operation 100 µs
TPU-WRITE1VDD Min to Write Operation 100 µs
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Time
VDD Min
VDD Max
VDD
Device fully accessible
TPU-READ
TPU-WRITE
Chip selection is not allowed.
Commands may not be accepted or properly
interpreted by the device.
1295 PwrUp.0
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FIGURE 26: AC Input/Output Reference Waveforms
FIGURE 27: A Test Load Example
1295 IORef.0
REFERENCE POINTS OUTPUTINPUT?
VHT
VLT
VHT
VLT
VIHT
VILT
AC test inputs are driven at VIHT (0.9VDD) for a logic “1” and VILT (0.1VDD) for a logic “0”. Measurement reference points
for inputs and outputs are VHT (0.6VDD) and VLT (0.4VDD). Input rise and fall times (10% 90%) are <5 ns.
Note: VHT - VHIGH Te st
VLT - VLOW Test
VIHT - VINPUT HIGH Test
VILT - VINPUT LOW Test
1295 TstLd.0
TO TESTER
TO DUT
CL
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PRODUCT ORDERING INFORMATION
Valid combinations for SST25VF040B
Note: Valid combinations are those products in mass production or will be in mass production. Consult your SST sales
representative to confirm availability of valid combinations and to determine availability of new combinations.
SST 25 VF 040 B - 50 - 4C - S2A F
XX XXXXXX- XX -XX- XXX X
Environmental Attribute
F1 = non-Pb / non-Sn contact (lead) finish:
Nickel plating with Gold top (outer) layer
E2 = non-Pb
Package Modifier
A = 8 leads or contacts
Package Type
S2 = SOIC 200 mil body width
S = SOIC 150 mil body width
Q = WSON
Temperature Range
C = Commercial = 0°C to +70°C
I = Industrial = -40°C to +85°C
Minimum Endurance
4 = 10,000 cycles
Operating Frequency
50 = 50 MHz
80 = 80 MHz
Device Density
040 = 4 Mbit
Voltage
V = 2.7-3.6V
Product Series
25 = Serial Peripheral Interface flash memory
1. Environmental suffix “F” denotes non-Pb/non-SN solder.
SST non-Pb/non-Sn solder devices are “RoHS Compliant”.
2. Environmental suffix “E” denotes non-Pb solder.
SST non-Pb solder devices are “RoHS Compliant”.
SST25VF040B-50-4C-S2AF SST25VF040B-50-4C-QAF SST25VF040B-50-4C-SAF
SST25VF040B-50-4I-S2AF SST25VF040B-50-4I-QAF SST25VF040B-50-4I-SAF
SST25VF040B-80-4I-S2AE SST25VF040B-80-4I-QAE SST25VF040B-80-4I-SAE
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PACKAGING DIAGRAMS
FIGURE 28: 8-Lead Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC) 200 mil Body Width (5.2mm x 8mm)
SST Package Code: S2A
2.16
1.75
08-soic-EIAJ-S2A-3
Note: 1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters (max/min).
2. Coplanarity: 0.1 mm
3. Maximum allowable mold flash is 0.15 mm at the package ends and 0.25 mm between leads.
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW
END VIEW
5.40
5.15
8.10
7.70
5.40
5.15
Pin #1
Identifier
0.50
0.35
1.27 BSC
0.25
0.05
0.25
0.19
0.80
0.50
1mm
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FIGURE 29: 8-Lead Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC) 150mil Body Width (5mm x 6mm)
SST Package Code: SA
08-soic-5x6-SA-8
Note: 1. Complies with JEDEC publication 95 MS-012 AA dimensions,
although some dimensions may be more stringent.
2. All linear dimensions are in millimeters (max/min).
3. Coplanarity: 0.1 mm
4. Maximum allowable mold flash is 0.15 mm at the package ends and 0.25 mm between leads.
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW
END VIEW
5.0
4.8
6.20
5.80
4.00
3.80
Pin #1
Identifier
0.51
0.33
1.27 BSC
0.25
0.10
1.75
1.35
4 places
0.25
0.19
1.27
0.40
45°
4 places
1mm
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4 Mbit SPI Serial Flash
SST25VF040B
©2009 Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. S71295-05-000 10/09
FIGURE 30: 8-Contact Very-very-thin Small Outline No-lead (WSON)
SST Package Code: QA
Note: 1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters (max/min).
2. Untoleranced dimensions (shown with box surround)
are nominal target dimensions.
3. The external paddle is electrically connected to the
die back-side and possibly to certain V
SS
leads.
This paddle can be soldered to the PC board;
it is suggested to connect this paddle to the V
SS
of the unit.
Connection of this paddle to any other voltage potential can
result in shorts and/or electrical malfunction of the device.
8-wson-5x6-QA-9.0
4.0
1.27 BSC
Pin #1
0.48
0.35
0.076
3.4
5.00 ± 0.10
6.00 ± 0.10 0.05 Max
0.70
0.50
0.80
0.70
0.80
0.70
Pin #1
Corner
TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW
CROSS SECTION
SIDE VIEW
1mm
0.2
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SST25VF040B
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TABLE 16: Revision History
Number Description Date
00 Initial release of data sheet Sep 2005
01 Migrated document to a Data Sheet
Updated Surface Mount Solder Reflow Temperature information
Jan 2006
02 Added 8-Lead SOIC (150 mils) package drawing.
Updated Features and Product Description to include new package information.
Updated Pin-Assignment, Figure 2
Revised Figure 10 and Figure 11
Jul 2007
03 Updated document to reflect upgraded clock frequency to 80 MHz globally
Updated Features
Changed maximum frequency to 80 MHz in Table 5 on page 8
Added IDDR3 to Table 8 on page 22
Added 80 MHz column to Table 13 on page 24
Updated Product Ordering Information and Valid Combinations on page 29
Mar 2009
04 Updated Product Ordering Information and Valid Combinations on page 29
Added “Power-Up Specifications” on page 27
Modified High-Speed-Read values in Table 5 on page 8 and “High-Speed-Read
(50/80 MHz)” on page 10
Jun 2009
05 Added 50/33 MHz information throughout.
Separated AC and DC Characteristics for SST25VF040B-50-4C-xxxF &
SST25VF040B-80-4I-xxxE
Oct 2009
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