Atmel 29C256 Memory
Atmel 29C256 Memory
Atmel 29C256 Memory
•
– Chip Erase Time – 10 ms
DATA Polling for End of Program Detection
256K (32K x 8)
• Low-power Dissipation
– 50 mA Active Current
5-volt Only
– 300 µA CMOS Standby Current
• Typical Endurance > 10,000 Cycles Flash Memory
• Single 5V ± 10% Supply
• CMOS and TTL Compatible Inputs and Outputs
• Commercial and Industrial Temperature Ranges
AT29C256
Description
The AT29C256 is a five-volt-only in-system Flash programmable and erasable read
only memory (PEROM). Its 256K of memory is organized as 32,768 words by 8 bits.
Manufactured with Atmel’s advanced nonvolatile CMOS technology, the device offers
access times to 70 ns with power dissipation of just 275 mW. When the device is
deselected, the CMOS standby current is less than 300 µA. The device endurance is
such that any sector can typically be written to in excess of 10,000 times.
A14
A13
WE
DC
A7
4
3
2
1
32
31
30
A6 5 29 A8
A5 6 28 A9
A4 7 27 A11
A3 8 26 NC
A2 9 25 OE
A1 10 24 A10
A0 11 23 CE
NC 12 22 I/O7
I/O0 13 21 I/O6
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
I/O1
I/O2
GND
DC
I/O3
I/O4
I/O5
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To allow for simple in-system reprogrammability, the AT29C256 does not require high
input voltages for programming. Five-volt-only commands determine the operation of
the device. Reading data out of the device is similar to reading from a static RAM.
Reprogramming the AT29C256 is performed on a page basis; 64 bytes of data are
loaded into the device and then simultaneously programmed. The contents of the entire
device may be erased by using a six-byte software code (although erasure before pro-
gramming is not needed).
During a reprogram cycle, the address locations and 64 bytes of data are internally
latched, freeing the address and data bus for other operations. Following the initiation of
a program cycle, the device will automatically erase the page and then program the
latched data using an internal control timer. The end of a program cycle can be detected
by DATA polling of I/O7. Once the end of a program cycle has been detected a new
access for a read, program or chip erase can begin.
Block Diagram
Device Operation READ: The AT29C256 is accessed like a static RAM. When CE and OE are low and
WE is high, the data stored at the memory location determined by the address pins
is asserted on the outputs. The outputs are put in the high impedance state whenever
CE or OE is high. This dual-line control gives designers flexibility in preventing bus
contention.
BYTE LOAD: A byte load is performed by applying a low pulse on the WE or CE input
with CE or WE low (respectively) and OE high. The address is latched on the falling
edge of CE or WE, whichever occurs last. The data is latched by the first rising edge of
CE or WE. Byte loads are used to enter the 64 bytes of a page to be programmed or the
software codes for data protection and chip erasure.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: The product identification mode identifies the device
and manufacturer and may be accessed by a hardware operation. For details, see
Operating Modes or Product Identification.
DATA POLLING: The AT29C256 features DATA polling to indicate the end of a pro-
gram cycle. During a program cycle an attempted read of the last byte loaded will result
in the complement of the loaded data on I/O7. Once the program cycle has been com-
pleted, true data is valid on all outputs and the next cycle may begin. DATA polling may
begin at any time during the program cycle.
TOGGLE BIT: In addition to DATA polling the AT29C256 provides another method for
determining the end of a program or erase cycle. During a program or erase operation,
successive attempts to read data from the device will result in I/O6 toggling between
one and zero. Once the program cycle has completed, I/O6 will stop toggling and valid
data will be read. Examining the toggle bit may begin at any time during a program
cycle.
OPTIONAL CHIP ERASE MODE: The entire device can be erased by using a six-byte
software code. Please see Software Chip Erase application note for details.
Voltage on OE
with Respect to Ground ...................................-0.6V to +13.5V
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Operating Com. 0°C - 70°C 0°C - 70°C 0°C - 70°C 0°C - 70°C
Temperature (Case) Ind. -40°C - 85°C -40°C - 85°C -40°C - 85°C -40°C - 85°C
VCC Power Supply 5V ± 5% 5V± 10% 5V± 10% 5V± 10%
Operating Modes
Mode CE OE WE Ai I/O
Read VIL VIL VIH Ai DOUT
(2)
Program VIL VIH VIL Ai DIN
5V Chip Erase VIL VIH VIL Ai
(1)
Standby/Write Inhibit VIH X X X High Z
Write Inhibit X X VIH
Write Inhibit X VIL X
Output Disable X VIH X High Z
High Voltage Chip Erase VIL VH(3) VIL X High Z
Product Identification
VIL VIL VIH A1-A14 = VIL, A9 = VH, A0 = VIL Manufacturer Code(4)
Hardware
A1-A14 = VIL, A9 = VH, A0 = VIH Device Code(4)
A0 = VIL Manufacturer Code(4)
Software(5)
A0 = VIH Device Code(4)
Notes: 1. X can be VIL or VIH.
2. Refer to AC Programming Waveforms.
3. VH = 12.0V ± 0.5V.
4. Manufacturer Code: 1F, Device Code: DC.
5. See details under Software Product Identification Entry/Exit.
DC Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Max Units
ILI Input Load Current VIN = 0V to VCC 10 µA
ILO Output Leakage Current VI/O = 0V to VCC 10 µA
ISB1 VCC Standby Current CMOS CE = VCC - 0.3V to VCC 300 µA
ISB2 VCC Standby Current TTL CE = 2.0V to VCC 3 mA
ICC VCC Active Current f = 5 MHz; IOUT = 0 mA 50 mA
VIL Input Low Voltage 0.8 V
VIH Input High Voltage 2.0 V
VOL Output Low Voltage IOL = 2.1 mA 0.45 V
VOH1 Output High Voltage IOH = -400 µA 2.4 V
VOH2 Output High Voltage CMOS IOH = -100 µA; VCC = 4.5V 4.2 V
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AC Read Characteristics
AT29C256-70 AT29C256-90 AT29C256-12 AT29C256-15
Symbol Parameter Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Units
tACC Address to Output Delay 70 90 120 150 ns
(1)
tCE CE to Output Delay 70 90 120 150 ns
tOE(2) OE to Output Delay 0 40 0 40 0 50 0 70 ns
tDF(3)(4) CE or OE to Output Float 0 25 0 25 0 30 0 40 ns
Output Hold from OE, CE or Address, 0 0 0 0 ns
tOH
whichever occurred first
AC Read Waveforms(1)(2)(3)(4)
Notes: 1. CE may be delayed up to tACC - tCE after the address transition without impact on tACC.
2. OE may be delayed up to tCE - tOE after the falling edge of CE without impact on tCE or by tACC - tOE after an address change
without impact on tACC.
3. tDF is specified from OE or CE whichever occurs first (CL = 5 pF).
4. This parameter is characterized and is not 100% tested.
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tR, tF < 5 ns
Pin Capacitance
f = 1 MHz, T = 25°C(1)
Symbol Typ Max Units Conditions
CIN 4 6 pF VIN = 0V
COUT 8 12 pF VOUT = 0V
Note: 1. This parameter is characterized and is not 100% tested.
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AC Byte Load Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Min Max Units
tAS, tOES Address, OE Set-up Time 0 ns
tAH Address Hold Time 50 ns
tCS Chip Select Set-up Time 0 ns
tCH Chip Select Hold Time 0 ns
tWP Write Pulse Width (WE or CE) 90 ns
tDS Data Set-up Time 35 ns
tDH,tOEH Data, OE Hold Time 0 ns
tWPH Write Pulse Width High 100 ns
WE Controlled
CE Controlled
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Program Cycle Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Min Max Units
tWC Write Cycle Time 10 ms
tAS Address Set-up Time 0 ns
tAH Address Hold Time 50 ns
tDS Data Set-up Time 35 ns
tDH Data Hold Time 0 ns
tWP Write Pulse Width 90 ns
tBLC Byte Load Cycle Time 150 µs
tWPH Write Pulse Width High 100 ns
Notes: 1. A6 through A14 must specify the page address during each high-to-low transition of WE (or CE).
2. OE must be high when WE and CE are both low.
3. All bytes that are not loaded within the page being programmed will be indeterminate.
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Software Data Protection Software Data Protection
Enable Algorithm(1) Disable Algorithm(1)
LOAD DATA AA LOAD DATA AA
TO TO
ADDRESS 5555 ADDRESS 5555
LOAD DATA
TO
PAGE (64 BYTES)(4)
Notes: 1. A6 through A14 must specify the page address during each high-to-low transition of WE (or CE) after the software code has
been entered.
2. OE must be high when WE and CE are both low.
3. All bytes that are not loaded within the page being programmed will be indeterminate.
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Software Product Identification Entry(1) Software Product Identification Exit(1)
LOAD DATA AA LOAD DATA AA
TO TO
ADDRESS 5555 ADDRESS 5555
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AT29C256
I
0.9
C
C
0.8
-55 -25 5 35 65 95 125
TEMPERATURE (C)
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Ordering Information
tACC ICC (mA)
(ns) Active Standby Ordering Code Package Operation Range
70 50 0.3 AT29C256-70JC 32J Commercial
AT29C256-70TC 28T (0° to 70°C)
AT29C256-70JI 32J Industrial
AT29C256-70TI 28T (-40° to 85°C)
90 50 0.3 AT29C256-90JC 32J Commercial
AT29C256-90TC 28T (0° to 70°C)
AT29C256-90JI 32J Industrial
AT29C256-90TI 28T (-40° to 85°C)
120 50 0.3 AT29C256-12JC 32J Commercial
AT29C256-12TC 28T (0° to 70°C)
AT29C256-12JI 32J Industrial
AT29C256-12TI 28T (-40° to 85°C)
150 50 0.3 AT29C256-15JC 32J Commercial
AT29C256-15TC 28T (0° to 70°C)
AT29C256-15JI 32J Industrial
AT29C256-15TI 28T (-40° to 85°C)
Package Type
32J 32-Lead, Plastic J-Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC)
28T 28-lead, Plastic Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP)
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Packaging Information
32J – PLCC
E1 E B1 E2
B
e
A2
D1
A1
D
A
0.51(0.020)MAX
45˚ MAX (3X) COMMON DIMENSIONS
(Unit of Measure = mm)
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28T – TSOP
PIN 1
0º ~ 5º
c
D1 D
e b L1
COMMON DIMENSIONS
A1 (Unit of Measure = mm)
12/06/02
TITLE DRAWING NO. REV.
2325 Orchard Parkway
28T, 28-lead (8 x 13.4 mm) Plastic Thin Small Outline 28T C
R San Jose, CA 95131 Package, Type I (TSOP)
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