A29L160A Series

2M X 8 Bit / 1M X 16 Bit CMOS 3.3 Volt-only,

Boot Sector Flash Memory

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Features

Single power supply operation

- Regulated voltage range: 3.0 to 3.6 volt read and write

operations for compatibility with high performance 3.3
volt microprocessors

Access times:

70/90

(max.)

Current:

- 9 mA typical active read current
- 20 mA typical program/erase current

200 nA typical CMOS standby

200 nA Automatic Sleep Mode current

Flexible sector architecture

16 Kbyte/ 8 KbyteX2/ 32 Kbyte/ 64 KbyteX31 sectors

8 Kword/ 4 KwordX2/ 16 Kword/ 32 KwordX31 sectors

Any combination of sectors can be erased

Supports full chip erase

Sector protection:
A hardware method of protecting sectors to prevent any
inadvertent program or erase operations within that
sector. Temporary Sector Unprotect feature allows code
changes in previously locked sectors

Unlock Bypass Program Command

- Reduces overall programming time when issuing

multiple program command sequence

Top or bottom boot block configurations available
Embedded Algorithms

- Embedded Erase algorithm will automatically erase the

entire chip or any combination of designated sectors and
verify the erased sectors

- Embedded Program algorithm automatically writes and

verifies data at specified addresses

Typical 100,000 program/erase cycles per sector

20-year data retention at 125

Reliable operation for the life of the system

CFI (Common Flash Interface) compliant

- Provides device-specific information to the system,

allowing host software to easily reconfigure for different
Flash devices

Compatible with JEDEC-standards

- Pinout and software compatible with single-power-supply

Flash memory standard

Superior inadvertent write protection

Data

Polling and toggle bits

Provides a software method of detecting completion of
program or erase operations

Ready /

BUSY

pin (RY /

)

- Provides a hardware method of detecting completion of

program or erase operations (not available on 44-pin
SOP)

Erase Suspend/Erase Resume

Suspends a sector erase operation to read data from, or

program data to, a non-erasing sector, then resumes the
erase operation

Hardware reset pin (

RESET

)

Hardware method to reset the device to reading array
data

Package options

44-pin SOP or 48-pin TSOP (I) or 48-ball TFBGA

General Description

The A29L160A is a 16Mbit, 3.3 volt-only Flash memory
organized as 2,097,152 bytes of 8 bits or 1,048,576 words of
16 bits each. The 8 bits of data appear on I/O

- I/O

; the 16

bits of data appear on I/O

~I/O

. The A29L160A is offered in

48-ball FBGA,

44-pin SOP and 48-Pin TSOP packages. This

device is designed to be programmed in-system with the
standard system 3.3 volt VCC supply. Additional 12.0 volt
VPP is not required for in-system write or erase operations.
However, the A29L160A can also be programmed in
standard EPROM programmers.
The A29L160A has the first toggle bit, I/O

, which indicates

whether an Embedded Program or Erase is in progress, or it
is in the Erase Suspend. Besides the I/O

toggle bit, the

A29L160A has a second toggle bit, I/O

, to indicate whether

the addressed sector is being selected for erase. The
A29L160A also offers the ability to program in the Erase
Suspend mode. The standard A29L160A offers access times
of 70 and 90ns, allowing high-speed microprocessors to
operate without wait states. To eliminate bus contention the

device has separate chip enable (

), write enable (

)

and output enable (

) controls.

The device requires only a single 3.3 volt power supply for
both read and write functions. Internally generated and
regulated voltages are provided for the program and erase
operations.
The A29L160A is entirely software command set compatible
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.

Device programming occurs by writing the proper program
command sequence. This initiates the Embedded Program
algorithm - an internal algorithm that automatically times the
program pulse widths and verifies proper program margin.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Device erasure occurs by executing the proper erase
command sequence. This initiates the Embedded Erase
algorithm - 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 erase margin. The Unlock Bypass mode
facilitates faster programming times by requiring only two
write cycles to program data instead of four.

The host system can detect whether a program or erase
operation is complete by observing the RY /

pin, or

reading the I/O

(

Data

Polling) and I/O

(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 sector erase architecture allows memory sectors to be
erased and reprogrammed without affecting the data
contents of other sectors. The A29L160A is fully erased
when shipped from the factory.

The hardware sector protection feature disables operations
for both program and erase in any combination of the

sectors of memory. This can be achieved via programming
equipment.

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 other 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.
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 greatly reduced in both these modes.

Pin Configurations

SOP

TSOP (I)

A18

A17

VSS

I/O

(A-1)

VSS

BYTE

A16

A15

A14

A12

A11

A10

A19

A13

160A

RESET

I/O

VCC

A29L160AV

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

A14
A13
A12
A11
A10

A9
A8

RESET

NC
NC

RY/BY

A18

48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33

I/O

VCC

I/O

(A-1)

VSS

BYTE

A16

A15

A19

17
18
19
20

23
24

I/O

VSS
CE

A17

A7
A6
A5

A2
A1

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Absolute Maximum Ratings*

Storage Temperature Plastic Packages. . . -65

C to + 150

Ambient Temperature with Power Applied. -55

C to + 125

Voltage with Respect to Ground
VCC (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . -0.5V to +4.0V
A9,

& RESET (Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . .... -0.5 to +12.5V

All other pins (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . .... . -0.5V to VCC + 0.5V
Output Short Circuit Current (Note 3) . . . . . . . .... . 200mA

Notes:

1. Minimum DC voltage on input or I/O pins is -0.5V. During

voltage transitions, input or I/O pins may undershoot VSS
to -2.0V for periods of up to 20ns. Maximum DC voltage
on input and I/O pins is VCC +0.5V. During voltage
transitions, input or I/O pins may

overshoot to VCC +2.0V

for periods up to 20ns.

2. Minimum DC input voltage on A9,

and RESET is -

0.5V. During voltage transitions, A9,

and RESET

may overshoot VSS to -2.0V for periods of up to 20ns.
Maximum DC input voltage on A9 is +12.5V which may
overshoot to 14.0V for periods up to 20ns.

3. No more than one output is shorted at a time. Duration of

the short circuit should not be greater than one second.

*Comments

Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum
Ratings" may cause permanent damage to this device.
These are stress ratings only. Functional operation of
this device at these or any other conditions above
those indicated in the operational sections of these
specification is not implied or intended. Exposure to
the absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods
may affect device reliability.

Operating Ranges

Commercial (C) Devices
Ambient Temperature (T

) . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . 0

C to +70

Extended Range Devices
Ambient Temperature (T

)

For I series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -25

C to +85

For U series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40

C to +85

VCC Supply Voltages
VCC for all devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......+3.0V to +3.6V
Operating ranges define those limits between which the
functionally of the device is guaranteed.

Device Bus Operations

This section describes the requirements and use of the
device bus operations, which are initiated through the
internal command register. The command register itself does
not occupy any addressable memory location. The register is
composed of latches that store the commands, along with
the address and data information needed to

execute the command. The contents of the register serve as
inputs to the internal state machine. The state machine
outputs dictate the function of the device. The appropriate
device bus operations table lists the inputs and control levels
required, and the resulting output. The following subsections
describe each of these operations in further detail.

Table 1. A29L160A Device Bus Operations

I/O

- I/O

Operation

RESET

A0 A19

(Note 1)

I/O

- I/O

BYTE

Read L

OUT

I/O

~I/O

=High-Z

I/O

-1

Write L

High-Z

CMOS Standby

VCC

0.3 V

X X

VCC

0.3 V

X High-Z

High-Z

Output Disable

High-Z

Hardware Reset

High-Z

Sector Protect
(See Note 2)

L H

L V

Sector Address,

A6=L, A1=H, A0=L

Sector Unprotect
(See Note 2)

L H

L V

Sector Address,

A6=H, A1=H, A0=L

Temporary Sector
Unprotect

X X

X V

Legend:

L = Logic Low = V

, H = Logic High = V

, V

= 12.0

0.5V, X = Don't Care, D

= Data In, D

OUT

= Data Out, A

= Address In

Notes:

1. Addresses are A19:A0 in word mode (

BYTE

), A19: A

-1

in byte mode (

BYTE

2. See the "Sector Protection/Unprotection" section and Temporary Sector Unprotect for more information.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Word/Byte Configuration

The

BYTE

pin determines whether the I/O pins I/O

-I/O

operate in the byte or word configuration. If the

BYTE

pin is

set at logic "1", the device is in word configuration, I/O

-I/O

are active and controlled by

and

If the

BYTE

pin is set at logic "0", the device is in byte

configuration, and only I/O

-I/O

are active and controlled by

and

. I/O

-I/O

are tri-stated, and I/O

pin is used

as an input for the LSB(A-1) address function.

Requirements for Reading Array Data

To read array data from the outputs, the system must drive
the

and

pins to V

is the power control and

selects the device.

is the output control and gates array

data to the output pins.

should remain at V

all the time

during read operation. The

BYTE

pin determines whether

the device outputs array data in words and bytes. The
internal state machine is set for reading array data upon
device power-up, or after a hardware reset. This ensures that
no spurious alteration of the memory content occurs during
the power transition. No command is necessary in this mode
to obtain array data. Standard microprocessor read cycles
that assert valid addresses on the device address inputs
produce valid data on the device data outputs. The device
remains enabled for read access until the command register
contents are altered.
See "Reading Array Data" for more information. Refer to the
AC Read Operations table for timing specifications and to the
Read Operations Timings diagram for the timing waveforms,
l

CC1

in the DC Characteristics table represents the active

current specification for reading array data.

Writing Commands/Command Sequences

To write a command or command sequence (which includes
programming data to the device and erasing sectors of
memory), the system must drive

and

to V

, and

to V

. For program operations, the

BYTE

determines whether the device accepts program data in
bytes or words, Refer to "Word/Byte Configuration" for more
information. The device features an Unlock Bypass mode to
facilitate faster programming. Once the device enters the
Unlock Bypass mode, only two write cycles are required to
program a word or byte, instead of four. The "
Word / Byte Program Command Sequence" section has
details on programming data to the device using both
standard and Unlock Bypass command sequence. An erase
operation can erase one sector, multiple sectors, or the
entire device. The Sector Address Tables indicate the
address range that each sector occupies. A "sector address"
consists of the address inputs required to uniquely select a
sector. See the "Command Definitions" section for details on
erasing a sector or the entire chip, or suspending/resuming
the erase operation.
After the system writes the autoselect command sequence,
the device enters the autoselect mode. The system can then
read autoselect codes from the internal register (which is
separate from the memory array) on I/O

- I/O

. Standard

read cycle timings apply in this mode. Refer to the
"Autoselect Mode" and "Autoselect Command Sequence"
sections for more information.
I

CC2

in the DC Characteristics table represents the active

current specification for the write mode. The "AC

Characteristics" section contains timing specification tables
and timing diagrams for write operations.

Program and Erase Operation Status

During an erase or program operation, the system may
check the status of the operation by reading the status bits
on I/O

- I/O

. Standard read cycle timings and I

read

specifications apply. Refer to "Write Operation Status" for
more information, and to each AC Characteristics section for
timing diagrams.

Standby Mode

When the system is not reading or writing to the device, it
can place the device in the standby mode. In this mode,
current consumption is greatly reduced, and the outputs are
placed in the high impedance state, independent of the

input.
The device enters the CMOS standby mode when the

RESET pins are both held at VCC

0.3V. (Note that this is a

more restricted voltage range than V

.) If

and RESET

are held at V

, but not within VCC

0.3V, the device will be

in the standby mode, but the standby current will be greater.
The device requires the standard access time (t

) before it

is ready to read data.
If the device is deselected during erasure or programming,
the device draws active current until the operation is
completed.
I

CC3

and

CC4

in the DC Characteristics tables represent the

standby current specification.

Automatic Sleep Mode

The automatic sleep mode minimizes Flash device energy
consumption. The device automatically enables this mode
when addresses remain stable for t

ACC

+30ns. The automatic

sleep mode is independent of the

and

control

signals. Standard address access timings provide new data
when addresses are changed. While in sleep mode, output
data is latched and always available to the system. I

CC4

in the

DC Characteristics table represents the automatic sleep
mode current specification.

Output Disable Mode

When the

input is at V

, output from the device is

disabled. The output pins are placed in the high impedance
state.

RESET

: Hardware Reset Pin

The RESET pin provides a hardware method of resetting
the device to reading array data. When the system drives the

RESET pin low for at least a period of t

, the device

immediately terminates any operation in progress, tristates
all data output pins, and ignores all read/write attempts for
the duration of the RESET pulse. The device also resets the
internal state machine to reading array data. The operation
that was interrupted should be reinitiated once the device is
ready to accept another command sequence, to ensure data
integrity.
Current is reduced for the duration of the RESET pulse.
When RESET is held at VSS

0.3V, the device draws

CMOS standby current (I

CC4

). If RESET is held at V

but not

within VSS

0.3V, the standby current will be greater.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

The RESET pin may be tied to the system reset circuitry. A
system reset would thus also reset the Flash memory,
enabling the system to read the boot-up firmware from the
Flash memory.
If RESET is asserted during a program or erase operation,
the RY/

pin remains a "0" (busy) until the internal reset

operation is complete, which requires a time t

READY

(during

Embedded Algorithms). The system can thus monitor

RY/

to determine whether the reset operation is

complete. If RESET is asserted when a program or erase
operation is not executing (RY/

pin is "1"), the reset

operation is completed within a time of t

READY

(not during

Embedded Algorithms). The system can read data t

after

the RESET pin return to V

Refer to the AC Characteristics tables for RESET
parameters and diagram.

Table 2. A29L160A Top Boot Block Sector Address Table

Address Range (in hexadecimal)

Sector A19 A18 A17 A16 A15 A14

A13

A12

Sector Size

(Kbytes/

Kwords)

Byte Mode

(x8)

Word Mode (x16)

SA0

64/32

000000 - 00FFFF

00000 - 07FFF

SA1

64/32

010000 - 01FFFF

08000 - 0FFFF

SA2

64/32

020000 - 02FFFF

10000 - 17FFF

SA3

64/32

030000 - 03FFFF

18000 - 1FFFF

SA4

64/32

040000 - 04FFFF

20000 - 27FFF

SA5

64/32

050000 - 05FFFF

28000 - 2FFFF

SA6

64/32

060000 - 06FFFF

30000 - 37FFF

SA7

64/32

070000 - 07FFFF

38000 - 3FFFF

SA8

64/32

080000 - 08FFFF

40000 - 47FFF

SA9

64/32

090000 - 09FFFF

48000 - 4FFFF

SA10

64/32

0A0000 - 0AFFFF

50000 - 57FFF

SA11

64/32

0B0000 - 0BFFFF

58000 - 5FFFF

SA12

64/32

0C0000 - 0CFFFF

60000 - 67FFF

SA13

64/32

0D0000 - 0DFFFF

68000 - 6FFFF

SA14

64/32

0E0000 - 0EFFFF

70000 - 77FFF

SA15

64/32

0F0000 - 0FFFFF

78000 - 7FFFF

SA16

64/32

100000 - 10FFFF

80000 - 87FFF

SA17

64/32

110000 - 11FFFF

88000 - 8FFFF

SA18

64/32

120000 - 12FFFF

90000 - 97FFF

SA19

64/32

130000 - 13FFFF

98000 - 9FFFF

SA20

64/32

140000 - 14FFFF

A0000 - A7FFF

SA21

64/32

150000 - 15FFFF

A8000 - AFFFF

SA22

64/32

160000 - 16FFFF

B0000 - B7FFF

SA23

64/32

170000 - 17FFFF

B8000 - BFFFF

SA24

64/32

180000 - 18FFFF

C0000 - C7FFF

SA25

64/32

190000 - 19FFFF

C8000 - CFFFF

SA26

64/32

1A0000 - 1AFFFF

D0000 - D7FFF

SA27

64/32

1B0000 - 1BFFFF

D8000 - DFFFF

SA28

64/32

1C0000 - 1CFFFF

E0000 - E7FFF

SA29

64/32

1D0000 - 1DFFFF

E8000 - EFFFF

SA30

64/32

1E0000 - 1EFFFF

F0000 - F7FFF

SA31

32/16

1F0000 - 1F7FFF

F8000 - FBFFF

SA32

8/4

1F8000 - 1F9FFF

FC000 - FCFFF

SA33

8/4

1FA000 - 1FBFFF

FD000 - FDFFF

SA34 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 X 16/8 1FC000 - 1FFFFF

FE000 - FFFFF

Note:
Address range is A19 : A

-1

in byte mode and A19 : A0 in word mode. See "Word/Byte Configuration" section.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Table 3. A29L160A Bottom Boot Block Sector Address Table

Address Range (in hexadecimal)

Sector A19 A18 A17 A16 A15 A14

A13

A12

Sector Size

(Kbytes/

Kwords)

Byte Mode (x8)

Word Mode (x16)

SA0

16/8

000000 - 003FFF

00000 - 01FFF

SA1

8/4

004000 - 005FFF

02000 - 02FFF

SA2

8/4

006000 - 007FFF

03000 - 03FFF

SA3

32/16

008000 - 00FFFF

04000 - 07FFF

SA4

64/32

010000 - 01FFFF

08000 - 0FFFF

SA5

64/32

020000 - 02FFFF

10000 - 17FFF

SA6

64/32

030000 - 03FFFF

18000 - 1FFFF

SA7

64/32

040000 - 04FFFF

20000 - 27FFF

SA8

64/32

050000 - 05FFFF

28000 - 2FFFF

SA9

64/32

060000 - 06FFFF

30000 - 37FFF

SA10

64/32

070000 - 07FFFF

38000 - 3FFFF

SA11

64/32

080000 - 08FFFF

40000 - 47FFF

SA12

64/32

090000 - 09FFFF

48000 - 4FFFF

SA13

64/32

0A0000 - 0AFFFF

50000 - 57FFF

SA14

64/32

0B0000 - 0BFFFF

58000 - 5FFFF

SA15

64/32

0C0000 - 0CFFFF

60000 - 67FFF

SA16

64/32

0D0000 - 0DFFFF

68000 - 6FFFF

SA17

64/32

0E0000 - 0EFFFF

70000 - 77FFF

SA18

64/32

0F0000 - 0FFFFF

78000 - 7FFFF

SA19

64/32

100000 - 10FFFF

80000 - 87FFF

SA20

64/32

110000 - 11FFFF

88000 - 8FFFF

SA21

64/32

120000 - 12FFFF

90000 - 97FFF

SA22

64/32

130000 - 13FFFF

98000 - 9FFFF

SA23

64/32

140000 - 14FFFF

A0000 - A7FFF

SA24

64/32

150000 - 15FFFF

A8000 - AFFFF

SA25

64/32

160000 - 16FFFF

B0000 B7FFF

SA26

64/32

170000 - 17FFFF

B8000 - BFFFF

SA27

64/32

180000 - 18FFFF

C0000 - C7FFF

SA28

64/32

190000 - 19FFFF

C8000 - CFFFF

SA29

64/32

1A0000 - 1AFFFF

D0000 - D7FFF

SA30

64/32

1B0000 - 1BFFFF

D8000 - DFFFF

SA31

64/32

1C0000 - 1CFFFF

E0000 - E7FFF

SA32

64/32

1D0000 - 1DFFFF

E8000 - EFFFF

SA33

64/32

1E0000 - 1EFFFF

F0000 - F7FFF

SA34

64/32

1F0000 - 1FFFFF

F8000 - FFFFF

Note:
Address range is A19 : A

-1

in byte mode and A19 : A0 in word mode. See "Word/Byte Configuration" section.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Autoselect Mode

The autoselect mode provides manufacturer and device
identification, and sector protection verification, through
identifier codes output on I/O

- I/O

. This mode is primarily

intended for programming equipment to automatically match
a device to be programmed with its corresponding
programming algorithm. However, the autoselect codes can
also be accessed in-system through the command register.
When using programming equipment, the autoselect mode
requires V

(11.5V to 12.5 V) on address pin A9. Address

pins A6, A1, and A0 must be as shown in Autoselect Codes
(High Voltage Method) table. In addition, when

verifying sector protection, the sector address must appear
on the appropriate highest order address bits. Refer to the
corresponding Sector Address Tables. The Command
Definitions table shows the remaining address bits that are
don't care. When all necessary bits have been set as
required, the programming equipment may then read the
corresponding identifier code on I/O

- I/O

.To access the

autoselect codes in-system, the host system can issue the
autoselect command via the command register, as shown in
the Command Definitions table. This method does not
require V

. See "Command Definitions" for details on using

the autoselect mode.

Table 4. A29L160A Autoselect Codes (High Voltage Method)

Description

Mode

A19

A12

A11

A10

A0 I/O

I/O

Manufacturer ID: AMIC

L X

37h

Word

22h C4h

Device ID:

A29L160A

(Top Boot Block)

Byte

L L H X X

X C4h

Word

22h 49h

Device ID:

A29L160A

(Bottom Boot Block)

Byte

L L H X X

X 49h

Continuation ID

H X

7Fh

01h

(protected)

Sector Protection Verification

00h

(unprotected)

L=Logic Low= V

, H=Logic High=V

, SA=Sector Address, X=Don't Care.

Note: The autoselect codes may also be accessed in-system via command sequences.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Sector Protection/Unprotection

The hardware sector protection feature disables both
program and erase operations in any sector. The hardware
sector unprotection feature re-enables both program and
erase operations in previously protected sectors.
It is possible to determine whether a sector is protected or
unprotected. See "Autoselect Mode" for details.
Sector protection / unprotection can be implemented via two
methods. The primary method requires VID on the

RESET pin only, and can be implemented either in-system or

via programming equipment. Figure 2 shows the algorithm
and the Sector Protect / Unprotect Timing Diagram illustrates
the timing waveforms for this feature. This method uses
standard microprocessor bus cycle timing. For sector
unprotect, all unprotected sectors must first be protected
prior to the first sector unprotect write cycle. The alternate
method must be implemented using programming
equipment. The procedure requires a high voltage (V

) on

address pin A9 and the control pins.
The device is shipped with all sectors unprotected.
It is possible to determine whether a sector is protected or
unprotected. See "Autoselect Mode" for details.

Hardware Data Protection

The requirement of command unlocking sequence for
programming or erasing provides data protection against
inadvertent writes (refer to the Command Definitions table).
In addition, the following hardware data protection measures
prevent accidental erasure or programming, which might
otherwise be caused by spurious system level signals during
V

power-up transitions, or from system noise. The device

is powered up to read array data to avoid accidentally writing
data to the array.

Write Pulse "Glitch" Protection

Noise pulses of less than 5ns (typical) on

do not initiate a write cycle.

Logical Inhibit

Write cycles are inhibited by holding any one of

= V

. To initiate a write cycle,

and

must be a logical zero while

is a logical one.

Power-Up Write Inhibit

= V

and

= V

during power up, the

device does not accept commands on the rising edge of

. The internal state machine is automatically reset to

reading array data on the initial power-up.

Temporary Sector Unprotect

This feature allows temporary unprotection of previous
protected sectors to change data in-system. The Sector
Unprotect mode is activated by setting the RESET pin to V

During this mode, formerly protected sectors can be
programmed or erased by selecting the sector addresses.
Once V

is removed from the RESET pin, all the previously

protected sectors are protected again. Figure 1 shows the
algorithm, and the Temporary Sector Unprotect diagram
shows the timing waveforms, for this feature.

START

RESET = V

(Note 1)

Perform Erase or

Program Operations

RESET = V

Temporary Sector

Unprotect

Completed (Note 2)

Notes:
1. All protected sectors unprotected.
2. All previously protected sectors are protected once again.

Figure 1. Temporary Sector Unprotect Operation

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

START

PLSCNT=1

RESET=V

Wait 1 us

First Write

Cycle=60h?

Set up sector

address

Sector Protec:

Write 60h to sector

address with A6=0,

A1=1, A0=0

Wait 150 us

Verify Sector

Protect: Write 40h

to sector address
with A6=0, A1=1,

A0=0

Read from

sector address

with A6=0,

A1=1, A0=0

Data=01h?

Protect another

sector?

Remove V

from RESET

Write reset

command

Sector Protect

complete

Sector Protect

Algorithm

Temporary Sector

Unprotect Mode

Increment

PLSCNT

=25?

Device failed

Yes

Reset

PLSCNT=1

Yes

Protect all sectors:

The indicated portion of

the sector protect

algorithm must be

performed for all

unprotected sectors prior

to issuing the first sector

unprotect address

START

PLSCNT=1

RESET=V

Wait 1 us

First Write

Cycle=60h?

Temporary Sector

Unprotect Mode

Yes

All sectors

protected?

Set up first sector

address

Sector Unprotect:

Write 60h to sector

address with A6=1,

A1=1, A0=0

Wait 500 ms

Verify Sector

Unprotect : Write

40h to sector

address with A6=1,

A1=1, A0=0

Read from sector

address with A6=1,

A1=1, A0=0

Data=00h?

Last sector

verified?

Remove V

from RESET

Write reset

Command

Sector Unprotect

complete

Yes

Set up

next sector

address

Yes

Sector Unprotect

Algorithm

Increment

PLSCNT

PLSCNT=

1000?

Device failed

Yes

Figure 2. In-System Sector Protect/Unprotect Algorithms

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Common Flash Memory Interface (CFI)

The Common Flash Interface (CFI) specification outlines
device and host system software interrogation handshake,
which allows specific vendor-specified software algorithms to
be used for entire families of devices. Software support can
then be device-independent, JEDEC ID-independent, and
forward- and backward-compatible for the specified flash
device families. Flash vendors can standardize their existing
interface for long-term compatibility.
This device enters the CFI Query mode when the system
writes the CFI Query command, 98h, to address 55h in word
mode (or address AAh in byte mode), any time the

device is ready to read array data. The system can read CFI
information at the addresses given in Table 5-8. In word
mode, the upper address bits (A7-MSB) must be all zeros.
To terminate reading CFI data, the system must write the
reset command.
The system can also write the CFI query command when the
device is in the autoselect mode. The device enters the CFI
query mode, and the system can read CFI data at the
addresses given in Table 5-8. The system must write the
reset command to return the device to the autoselect mode.

Table 5. CFI Query Identification String

Addresses

(Word Mode)

Addresses

(Byte Mode)

Data Description

10h
11h
12h

20h
22h
24h

0051h
0052h
0059h

Query Unique ASCII string "QRY"

13h
14h

26h
28h

0002h
0000h

Primary OEM Command Set

15h
16h

2Ah
2Ch

0040h
0000h

Address for Primary Extended Table

17h
18h

2Eh

30h

0000h
0000h

Alternate OEM Command Set (00h = none exists)

19h

1Ah

32h
34h

0000h
0000h

Address for Alternate OEM Extended Table (00h = none exists)

Table 6 System Interface String

Addresses

(Word Mode)

Addresses

(Byte Mode)

Data Description

1Bh

36h

0027h

VCC Min. (write/erase)

I/O

: volt, I

I/O

: 100 millivolt

1Ch

38h

0036h

VCC Max. (write/erase)

I/O

: volt, I

I/O

: 100 millivolt

1Dh

3Ah

0000h

Vpp Min. voltage (00h = no Vpp pin present)

1Eh

3Ch

0000h

Vpp Max. voltage (00h = no Vpp pin present)

1Fh 3Eh

0004h

Typical timeout per single byte/word write 2

20h 40h

0000h

Typical timeout for Min. size buffer write 2

s (00h = not supported)

21h

42h

000Ah

Typical timeout per individual block erase 2

22h

44h

0000h

Typical timeout for full chip erase 2

ms (00h = not supported)

23h

46h

0005h

Max. timeout for byte/word write 2

times typical

24h

48h

0000h

Max. timeout for buffer write 2

times typical

25h

4Ah

0004h

Max. timeout per individual block erase 2

times typical

26h

4Ch

0000h

Max. timeout for full chip erase 2

times typical (00h = not supported)

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Table 7 Device Geometry Definition

Addresses

(Word Mode)

Addresses

(Byte Mode)

Data Description

27h

4Eh

0015h

Device Size = 2

byte

28h
29h

50h
52h

0002h
0000h

Flash Device Interface description

2Ah
2Bh

54h
56h

0000h
0000h

Max. number of byte in multi-byte write = 2

(00h = not supported)

2Ch

58h

0004h

Number of Erase Block Regions within device

2Dh
2Eh

2Fh
30h

5Ah
5Ch
5Eh

60h

0000h
0000h
0040h
0000h

Erase Block Region 1 Information
(refer to the CFI specification)

31h
32h
33h
34h

62h
64h
66h
68h

0001h
0000h
0020h
0000h

Erase Block Region 2 Information

35h
36h
37h
38h

6Ah
6Ch
6Eh

40h

0000h
0000h
0080h
0000h

Erase Block Region 3 Information

39h

3Ah

3BH

3Ch

72h
74h
76h
78h

001Eh

0000h
0000h
0001h

Erase Block Region 4 Information

Table 8 Primary Vendor-Specific Extended Query

Addresses

(Word Mode)

Addresses

(Byte Mode)

Data Description

40h
41h
42h

80h
82h
84h

0050h
0052h
0049h

Query-unique ASCII string "PRI"

43h

86h

0031h

Major version number, ASCII

44h

88h

0030h

Minor version number, ASCII

45h 8Ah

0000h

Address Sensitive Unlock
0 = Required, 1 = Not Required

46h 8Ch

0002h

Erase Suspend
0 = Not Supported, 1 = To Read Only, 2 = To Read & Write

47h 8Eh

0001h

Sector Protect
0 = Not Supported, X = Number of sectors in per group

48h 90h

0001h

Sector Temporary Unprotect
00 = Not Supported, 01 = Supported

49h 92h

0004h

Sector Protect/Unprotect scheme
01 = 29F040 mode, 02 = 29F016 mode,
03 = 29F400 mode, 04 = 29L160 mode

4Ah 94h

0000h

Simultaneous Operation
00 = Not Supported, 01 = Supported

48h 96h

0000h

Burst Mode Type
00 = Not Supported, 01 = Supported

4Ch 98h

0000h

Page Mode Type
00 = Not Supported, 01 = 4 Word Page, 02 = 8 Word Page

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Command Definitions

Writing specific address and data commands or sequences
into the command register initiates device operations. The
Command Definitions table defines the valid register
command sequences. Writing incorrect address and data
values or writing them in the improper sequence resets the
device to reading array data.
All addresses are latched on the falling edge of

whichever happens later. All data is latched on the rising
edge of

, whichever happens first. Refer to the

appropriate timing diagrams in the "AC Characteristics"
section.

Reading Array Data

The device is automatically set to reading array data after
device power-up. No commands are required to retrieve
data. The device is also ready to read array data after
completing an Embedded Program or Embedded Erase
algorithm. After the device accepts an Erase Suspend
command, the device enters the Erase Suspend mode. The
system can read array data using the standard read timings,
except that if it reads at an address within erase-suspended
sectors, the device outputs status data. After completing a
programming operation in the Erase Suspend mode, the
system may once again read array data with the same
exception. See "Erase Suspend/Erase Resume Commands"
for more information on this mode.
The system must issue the reset command to re-enable the
device for reading array data if I/O

goes high, or while in the

autoselect mode. See the "Reset Command" section, next.
See also "Requirements for Reading Array Data" in the
"Device Bus Operations" section for more information. The
Read Operations table provides the read parameters, and
Read Operation Timings diagram shows the timing diagram.

Reset Command

Writing the reset command to the device resets the device to
reading array data. Address bits are don't care for this
command. The reset command may be written between the
sequence cycles in an erase command sequence before
erasing begins. This resets the device to reading array data.
Once erasure begins, however, the device ignores reset
commands until the operation is complete.
The reset command may be written between the sequence
cycles in a program command sequence before
programming begins. This resets the device to reading array
data (also applies to programming in Erase Suspend mode).
Once programming begins, however, the device ignores
reset commands until the operation is complete.
The reset command may be written between the sequence
cycles in an autoselect command sequence. Once in the
autoselect mode, the reset command must be written to
return to reading array data (also applies to autoselect during
Erase Suspend).
If I/O

goes high during a program or erase operation, writing

the reset command returns the device to reading array data
(also applies during Erase Suspend).

Autoselect Command Sequence

The autoselect command sequence allows the host system to
access the manufacturer and devices codes, and determine
whether or not a sector is protected. The Command
Definitions table shows the address and data requirements.
This method is an alternative to that shown in the Autoselect
Codes (High Voltage Method) table, which is intended for
PROM programmers and requires V

on address bit A9.

The autoselect command sequence is initiated by writing two
unlock cycles, followed by the autoselect command. The
device then enters the autoselect mode, and the system may
read at any address any number of times, without initiating
another command sequence.
A read cycle at address XX00h retrieves the manufacturer
code and another read cycle at XX11h retrieves the
continuation code. A read cycle at address XX01h returns the
device code. A read cycle containing a sector address (SA)
and the address 02h in returns 01h if that sector is protected,
or 00h if it is unprotected. Refer to the Sector Address tables
for valid sector addresses.
The system must write the reset command to exit the
autoselect mode and return to reading array data.

Word/Byte Program Command Sequence

The system may program the device by word or byte,
depending on the state of the BYTE pin. Programming is a

four-bus-cycle operation. The program command sequence is
initiated by writing two unlock write cycles, followed by the
program set-up command. The program address and data are
written next, which in turn initiate the Embedded Program
algorithm. The system is not required to provide further
controls or timings. The device automatically provides
internally generated program pulses and verify the
programmed cell margin. Table 9 shows the address and data
requirements for the byte program command sequence.
When the Embedded Program algorithm is complete, the
device then returns to reading array data and addresses are
longer latched. The system can determine the status of the
program operation by using I/O

, I/O

, or RY/BY . See "White

Operation Status" for information on these status bits.
Any commands written to the device during the Embedded
Program Algorithm are ignored. Note that a hardware reset
immediately terminates the programming operation. The Byte
Program command sequence should be reinitiated once the
device has reset to reading array data, to ensure data
integrity.
Programming is allowed in any sequence and across sector
boundaries. A bit cannot be programmed from a "0" back to a
"1". Attempting to do so may halt the operation and set I/O5 to
"1", or cause the Data Polling algorithm to indicate the
operation was successful. However, a succeeding read will
show that the data is still "0". Only erase operations can
convert a "0" to a "1".

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

START

Write Program

Command

Sequence

Data Poll

from System

Verify Data ?

Last Address ?

Programming

Completed

Yes

Increment Address

Embedded

Program

algorithm in

progress

Note : See the appropriate Command Definitions table for
program command sequence.

Figure 3. Program Operation

Unlock Bypass Command Sequence

The unlock bypass feature allows the system to program
bytes or words to the device faster than using the standard
program command sequence. The unlock bypass command
sequence is initiated by first writing two unlock cycles. This is
followed by a third write cycle containing the unlock bypass
command, 20h. The device then enters the unlock bypass
mode. A two-cycle unlock bypass program command
sequence is all that is required to program in this mode. The
first cycle in this sequence contains the unlock bypass
program command, A0h; the second cycle contains the
program address and data. Additional data is programmed in
the same manner. This mode dispenses with the initial two
unlock cycles required in the standard program command
sequence, resulting in faster total programming time. Table 9
shows the requirements for the command sequence.
During the unlock bypass mode, only the Unlock Bypass
Program and Unlock Bypass Reset commands are valid. To
exit the unlock bypass mode, the system must issue the two-
cycle unlock bypass reset command sequence. The first
cycle must contain the data 90h; the second cycle the data

00h. Addresses are don't care for both cycle. The device
returns to reading array data.
Figure 3 illustrates the algorithm for the program operation.
See the Erase/Program Operations in "AC Characteristics" for
parameters, and to Program Operation Timings for timing
diagrams.

Chip Erase Command Sequence

Chip erase is a six-bus-cycle operation. The chip erase
command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock cycles,
followed by a set-up command. Two additional unlock write
cycles are then followed by the chip erase command, which
in turn invokes the Embedded Erase algorithm. The device
does not require the system to preprogram prior to erase. The
Embedded Erase algorithm automatically preprograms and
verifies the entire memory for an all zero data pattern prior to
electrical erase. The system is not required to provide any
controls or timings during these operations. The Command
Definitions table shows the address and data requirements
for the chip erase command sequence.
Any commands written to the chip during the Embedded
Erase algorithm are ignored. The system can determine the
status of the erase operation by using I/O

, I/O

, or I/O

. See

"Write Operation Status" for information on these status bits.
When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the device
returns to reading array data and addresses are no longer
latched.
Figure 4 illustrates the algorithm for the erase operation. See
the Erase/Program Operations tables in "AC Characteristics"
for parameters, and to the Chip/Sector Erase Operation
Timings for timing waveforms.

Sector Erase Command Sequence

Sector erase is a six-bus-cycle operation. The sector erase
command sequence is initiated by writing two unlock cycles,
followed by a set-up command. Two additional unlock write
cycles are then followed by the address of the sector to be
erased, and the sector erase command. The Command
Definitions table shows the address and data requirements
for the sector erase command sequence.
The device does not require the system to preprogram the
memory prior to erase. The Embedded Erase algorithm
automatically programs and verifies the sector for an all zero
data pattern prior to electrical erase. The system is not
required to provide any controls or timings during these
operations.
After the command sequence is written, a sector erase time-
out of 50

s begins. During the time-out period, additional

sector addresses and sector erase commands may be
written. Loading the sector erase buffer may be done in any
sequence, and the number of sectors may be from one sector
to all sectors. The time between these additional cycles must
be less than 50

s, otherwise the last address and command

might not be accepted, and erasure may begin. It is
recommended that processor interrupts be disabled during
this time to ensure all commands are accepted. The
interrupts can be re-enabled after the last Sector Erase
command is written. If the time between additional sector
erase commands can be assumed to be less than 50

s, the

system need not monitor I/O

. Any command other than

Sector Erase or Erase Suspend during the time-out period
resets the device to reading array data. The system must
rewrite the command sequence and any additional sector
addresses and commands.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

START

Write Erase

Command

Sequence

Data Poll

from System

Data = FFh ?

Erasure Completed

Yes

Embedded
Erase
algorithm in
progress

Note :
1. See the appropriate Command Definitions table for erase
command sequences.
2. See "I/O

: Sector Erase Timer" for more information.

Figure 4. Erase Operation

The system can monitor I/O

to determine if the sector erase

timer has timed out. (See the " I/O

: Sector Erase Timer"

section.) The time-out begins from the rising edge of the final

pulse in the command sequence.

Once the sector erase operation has begun, only the Erase
Suspend command is valid. All other commands are ignored.
When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the device
returns to reading array data and addresses are no longer
latched. The system can determine the status of the erase
operation by using I/O

, I/O

, or I/O

. Refer to "Write

Operation Status" for information on these status bits.
4 illustrates the algorithm for the erase operation. Refer to
the Erase/Program Operations tables in the "AC
Characteristics" section for parameters, and to the Sector
Erase Operations Timing diagram for timing waveforms.

Erase Suspend/Erase Resume Commands

The Erase Suspend command allows the system to interrupt
a sector erase operation and then read data from, or
program data to, any sector not selected for erasure. This
command is valid only during the sector erase operation,
including the 50

s time-out period during the sector erase

command sequence. The Erase Suspend command is
ignored if written during the chip erase operation or
Embedded Program algorithm. Writing the Erase Suspend
command during the Sector Erase time-out immediately
terminates the time-out period and suspends the erase
operation. Addresses are "don't cares" when writing the
Erase Suspend command.
When the Erase Suspend command is written during a
sector erase operation, the device requires a maximum of
20

s to suspend the erase operation. However, when the

Erase Suspend command is written during the sector erase
time-out, the device immediately terminates the time-out
period and suspends the erase operation.
After the erase operation has been suspended, the system
can read array data from or program data to any sector not
selected for erasure. (The device "erase suspends" all
sectors selected for erasure.) Normal read and write timings
and command definitions apply. Reading at any address
within erase-suspended sectors produces status data on I/O

- I/O

. The system can use I/O

, or I/O

and I/O

together, to

determine if a sector is actively erasing or is erase-
suspended. See "Write Operation Status" for information on
these status bits.
After an erase-suspended program operation is complete,
the system can once again read array data within non-
suspended sectors. The system can determine the status of
the program operation using the I/O

or I/O

status bits, just

as in the standard program operation. See "Write Operation
Status" for more information.
The system may also write the autoselect command
sequence when the device is in the Erase Suspend mode.
The device allows reading autoselect codes even at
addresses within erasing sectors, since the codes are not
stored in the memory array. When the device exits the
autoselect mode, the device reverts to the Erase Suspend
mode, and is ready for another valid operation. See
"Autoselect Command Sequence" for more information.

The system must write the Erase Resume command
(address bits are "don't care") to exit the erase suspend
mode and continue the sector erase operation. Further writes
of the Resume command are ignored. Another Erase
Suspend command can be written after the device has
resumed erasing.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Table 9. A29L160A Command Definitions

Bus Cycles (Notes 2 - 5)

First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth

Command

Sequence

(Note 1)

Cycle

Addr Data Addr Data

Addr Data Addr Data Addr Data Addr

Data

Read (Note 6)

Reset (Note 7)

1 XXX

Word 555

2AA

555

Manufacturer ID

Byte

AAA

555

AAA

90 X00

Word 555

2AA

555

X01 22C4

Device ID,
Top Boot Block

Byte

AAA

555

AAA

X02

Word 555

2AA

555

X01 2249

Device ID,
Bottom Boot Block

Byte

AAA

555

AAA

X02

Word 555

2AA

555

X03

Continuation ID

Byte

AAA

555

AAA

X06

XX00

Word 555

2AA

555

(SA)

X02 XX01

Autoselect (Note 8) Sector Protect Verify

(Note 9)

Byte

AAA

555

AAA

(SA)

X04

Word 55

CFI Query (Note 10)

Byte

Byte 555

2AA

555

Program

Byte

AAA

555

AAA

Word 555

2AA

555

Unlock Bypass

Byte

AAA

555

AAA

Unlock Bypass Program (Note
11)

XXX

Unlock Bypass Reset (Note 12)

XXX 90

XXX

Word 555

2AA

555

2AA

555

Chip Erase

Byte

AAA

555

AAA

555

AAA

Word 555

2AA

555

2AA

Sector Erase

Byte

AAA

555

AAA

555

55 SA 30

Erase Suspend (Note 13)

1 XXX

Erase Resume (Note 14)

1 XXX

Legend:
X = Don't care
RA = Address of the memory location to be read.
RD = Data read from location RA during read operation.
PA = Address of the memory location to be programmed. Addresses latch on the falling edge of the

pulse,

whichever happens later.

PD = Data to be programmed at location PA. Data latches on the rising edge of

pulse, whichever happens first.

SA = Address of the sector to be verified (in autoselect mode) or erased. Address bits A19 - A12 select a unique sector.
Note:
1. See Table 1 for description of bus operations.
2. All values are in hexadecimal.
3. Except when reading array or autoselect data, all bus cycles are write operation.
4. Address bits A19 - A11 are don't cares for unlock and command cycles, unless SA or PA required.
5. No unlock or command cycles required when reading array data.
6. The Reset command is required to return to reading array data when device is in the autoselect mode, or if I/O

goes high

(while the device is providing status data).

7. The fourth cycle of the autoselect command sequence is a read cycle.
8. The data is 00h for an unprotected sector and 01h for a protected sector. See "Autoselect Command Sequence" for more

information.

9. The data is 00h for an unprotected sector and 01h for a protected sector. See "Autoselect Command Sequence" for more

information.

10. Command is valid when device is ready to read array data or when device is in autoselect mode.
11. The Unlock Bypass command is required prior to the Unlock Bypass Program command.
12. The Unlock Bypass Reset command is required to return to reading array data when the device is in the unlock bypass

mode.

13. The system may read and program in non-erasing sectors, or enter the autoselect mode, when in the Erase Suspend mode.
14. The Erase Resume command is valid only during the Erase Suspend mode.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Write Operation Status

Several bits, I/O

, I/O

RY/

are provided in

the A29L160A to determine the status of a write operation.
Table 10 and the following subsections describe the
functions of these status bits. I/O

, I/O

and RY/

each

offer a method for determining whether a program or erase
operation is complete or in progress. These three bits are
discussed first.

I/O

Data

Polling

The

Data

Polling bit, I/O

, indicates to the host system

whether an Embedded Algorithm is in progress or completed,
or whether the device is in Erase Suspend.

Data

Polling is

valid after the rising edge of the final

pulse in the

program or erase command sequence.
During the Embedded Program algorithm, the device outputs
on I/O

the complement of the datum programmed to I/O

This I/O

status also applies to programming during Erase

Suspend. When the Embedded Program algorithm is
complete, the device outputs the datum programmed to I/O

The system must provide the program address to read valid
status information on I/O

. If a program address falls within a

protected sector,

Data

Polling on I/O

is active for

approximately 2

s, then the device returns to reading array

data.
During the Embedded Erase algorithm,

Data

Polling

produces a "0" on I/O

. When the Embedded Erase algorithm

is complete, or if the device enters the Erase Suspend mode,

Data

Polling produces a "1" on I/O

.This is analogous to the

complement/true datum output described for the Embedded
Program algorithm: the erase function changes all the bits in
a sector to "1"; prior to this, the device outputs the
"complement," or "0." The system must provide an address
within any of the sectors selected for erasure to read valid
status information on I/O

After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors
selected for erasing are protected,

Data

Polling on I/O

active for approximately 100

s, then the device returns to

reading array data. If not all selected sectors are protected,
the Embedded Erase algorithm erases the unprotected
sectors, and ignores the selected sectors that are protected.
When the system detects I/O

has changed from the

complement to true data, it can read valid data at I/O

- I/O

on the following read cycles. This is because I/O

may

change asynchronously with I/O

- I/O

while Output Enable

(

) is asserted low. The

Data

Polling Timings (During

Embedded Algorithms) figure in the "AC Characteristics"
section illustrates this. Table 10 shows the outputs for

Data

Polling on I/O

. Figure 5 shows the

Data

Polling algorithm.

START

Read I/O

-I/O

Address = VA

I/O

= Data ?

FAIL

Note :
1. VA = Valid address for programming. During a sector
erase operation, a valid address is an address within any
sector selected for erasure. During chip erase, a valid
address is any non-protected sector address.
2. I/O

should be rechecked even if I/O

= "1" because

I/O

may change simultaneously with I/O

Read I/O

- I/O

Address = VA

I/O

= 1?

I/O

= Data ?

Yes

PASS

Yes

Figure 5. Data Polling Algorithm

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

RY/

: Read/

Busy

The RY/

is a dedicated, open-drain output pin that

indicates whether an Embedded algorithm is in progress or
complete. The RY/

status is valid after the rising edge of

the final

pulse in the command sequence. Since RY/

is an open-drain output, several RY/

pins can be tied

together in parallel with a pull-up resistor to VCC. (The
RY/

pin is not available on the 44-pin SOP package)

If the output is low (Busy), the device is actively erasing or
programming. (This includes programming in the Erase
Suspend mode.) If the output is high (Ready), the device is
ready to read array data (including during the Erase Suspend
mode), or is in the standby mode.
Table 10 shows the outputs for RY/

. Refer to "

RESET

Timings", "Timing Waveforms for Program Operation" and
"Timing Waveforms for Chip/Sector Erase Operation" for
more information.

I/O

: Toggle Bit I

Toggle Bit I on I/O

indicates whether an Embedded Program

or Erase algorithm is in progress or complete, or whether the
device has entered the Erase Suspend mode. Toggle Bit I
may be read at any address, and is valid after the rising edge
of the final

pulse in the command sequence (prior to the

program or erase operation), and during the sector erase
time-out.
During an Embedded Program or Erase algorithm operation,
successive read cycles to any address cause I/O

to toggle.

(The system may use either

to control the read

cycles.) When the operation is complete, I/O

stops toggling.

After an erase command sequence is written, if all sectors
selected for erasing are protected, I/O

toggles for

approximately 100

s, then returns to reading array data. If not

all selected sectors are protected, the Embedded Erase
algorithm erases the unprotected sectors, and ignores the
selected sectors that are protected.
The system can use I/O

and I/O

together to determine

whether a sector is actively erasing or is erase-suspended.
When the device is actively erasing (that is, the Embedded
Erase algorithm is in progress), I/O

toggles. When the device

enters the Erase Suspend mode, I/O

stops toggling.

However, the system must also use I/O

to determine which

sectors are erasing or erase-suspended. Alternatively, the
system can use I/O

(see the subsection on " I/O

Data

Polling").
If a program address falls within a protected sector, I/O

toggles for approximately 2

s after the program command

sequence is written, then returns to reading array data.
I/O

also toggles during the erase-suspend-program mode,

and stops toggling once the Embedded Program algorithm is
complete.
The Write Operation Status table shows the outputs for
Toggle Bit I on I/O

. Refer to Figure 6 for the toggle bit

algorithm, and to the Toggle Bit Timings figure in the "AC
Characteristics" section for the timing diagram. The I/O

vs.

I/O

figure shows the differences between I/O

and I/O

graphical form. See also the subsection on " I/O

: Toggle Bit

II".

I/O

: Toggle Bit II

The "Toggle Bit II" on I/O

, when used with I/O

, indicates

whether a particular sector is actively erasing (that is, the
Embedded Erase algorithm is in progress), or whether that
sector is erase-suspended. Toggle Bit II is valid after the
rising edge of the final

pulse in the command sequence.

I/O

toggles when the system reads at addresses within those

sectors that have been selected for erasure. (The system may
use either

to control the read cycles.) But I/O

cannot distinguish whether the sector is actively erasing or is
erase-suspended. I/O

, by comparison, indicates whether the

device is actively erasing, or is in Erase Suspend, but cannot
distinguish which sectors are selected for erasure. Thus, both
status bits are required for sector and mode information.
Refer to Table 10 to compare outputs for I/O

and I/O

Figure 6 shows the toggle bit algorithm in flowchart form, and
the section " I/O

: Toggle Bit II" explains the algorithm. See

also the " I/O

: Toggle Bit I" subsection. Refer to the Toggle

Bit Timings figure for the toggle bit timing diagram. The I/O

vs. I/O

figure shows the differences between I/O

and I/O

graphical form.

Reading Toggle Bits I/O

, I/O

Refer to Figure 6 for the following discussion. Whenever the
system initially begins reading toggle bit status, it must read
I/O

- I/O

at least twice in a row to determine whether a

toggle bit is toggling. Typically, a system would note and store
the value of the toggle bit after the first read. After the second
read, the system would compare the new value of the toggle
bit with the first. If the toggle bit is not toggling, the device has
completed the program or erase operation. The system can
read array data on I/O

- I/O

on the following read cycle.

However, if after the initial two read cycles, the system
determines that the toggle bit is still toggling, the system also
should note whether the value of I/O

is high (see the section

on I/O

). If it is, the system should then determine again

whether the toggle bit is toggling, since the toggle bit may
have stopped toggling just as I/O

went high. If the toggle bit

is no longer toggling, the device has successfully completed
the program or erase operation. If it is still toggling, the device
did not complete the operation successfully, and the system
must write the reset command to return to reading array data.
The remaining scenario is that the system initially determines
that the toggle bit is toggling and I/O

has not gone high. The

system may continue to monitor the toggle bit and I/O

through successive read cycles, determining the status as
described in the previous paragraph. Alternatively, it may
choose to perform other system tasks. In this case, the
system must start at the beginning of the algorithm when it
returns to determine the status of the operation (top of Figure
6).

I/O

: Exceeded Timing Limits

I/O

indicates whether the program or erase time has

exceeded a specified internal pulse count limit. Under these
conditions I/O

produces a "1." This is a failure condition that

indicates the program or erase cycle was not successfully
completed.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

The I/O

failure condition may appear if the system tries to

program a "1 "to a location that is previously programmed to
"0." Only an erase operation can change a "0" back to a "1."
Under this condition, the device halts the operation, and
when the operation has exceeded the timing limits, I/O

produces a "1."
Under both these conditions, the system must issue the reset
command to return the device to reading array data.

I/O

: Sector Erase Timer

After writing a sector erase command sequence, the system
may read I/O

to determine whether or not an erase

operation has begun. (The sector erase timer does not apply
to the chip erase command.) If additional sectors are
selected for erasure, the entire time-out also applies after
each additional sector erase command. When the time-out is
complete, I/O

switches from "0" to "1." The system may

ignore I/O

if the system can guarantee that the time

between additional sector erase commands will always be
less than 50

s. See also the "Sector Erase Command

Sequence" section.
After the sector erase command sequence is written, the
system should read the status on I/O

(

Data

Polling) or I/O

(Toggle Bit 1) to ensure the device has accepted the
command sequence, and then read I/O

. If I/O

is "1", the

internally controlled erase cycle has begun; all further
commands (other than Erase Suspend) are ignored until the
erase operation is complete. If I/O

is "0", the device will

accept additional sector erase commands. To ensure the
command has been accepted, the system software should
check the status of I/O

prior to and following each

subsequent sector erase command. If I/O

is high on the

second status check, the last command might not have been
accepted. Table 10 shows the outputs for I/O

START

Read I/O

-I/O

Toggle Bit

= Toggle ?

Program/Erase

Operation Not

Commplete, Write

Reset Command

Yes

Notes :
1. Read toggle bit twice to determine whether or not it is
toggling. See text.
2. Recheck toggle bit because it may stop toggling as I/O

changes to "1". See text.

Read I/O

- I/O

Twice

I/O

= 1?

Toggle Bit

= Toggle ?

Yes

Program/Erase

Operation Complete

Read I/O

-I/O

(Notes 1,2)

Figure 6. Toggle Bit Algorithm

(Note 1)

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

DC Characteristics

CMOS Compatible

Parameter

Symbol

Parameter Description

Test Description

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Input Load Current

= VSS to VCC. VCC = VCC Max

1.0

LIT

A9 Input Load Current

VCC = VCC Max, A9 =12.5V

Output Leakage Current

OUT

= VSS to VCC. VCC = VCC Max

1.0

5 MHz

9 16

= V

Byte Mode

1 MHz

2 4

5 MHz

CC1

VCC Active Read Current
(Notes 1, 2)

= V

Word Mode

1 MHz

CC2

VCC Active Write (Program/Erase)
Current (Notes 2, 3, 4)

= V

30 mA

CC3

VCC Standby Current (Note 2)

= V

RESET

= VCC

0.3V

0.2

CC4

VCC Standby Current During Reset
(Note 2)

RESET

= VSS

0.3V

0.2 5

CC5

Automatic Sleep Mode
(Note 2, 4, 5)

= VCC

0.3V; V

= VSS

0.3V

0.2 5

Input Low Level

-0.5

0.8

Input High Level

0.7 x VCC

VCC + 0.3

Voltage for Autoselect and
Temporary Unprotect Sector

VCC = 3.3 V

11.5

12.5

Output Low Voltage

= 4.0mA, VCC = VCC Min

0.45

OH1

= -2.0 mA, VCC = VCC Min

0.85 x VCC

OH2

Output High Voltage

= -100

A, VCC = VCC Min

VCC - 0.4

Notes:
1. The I

current listed is typically less than 2 mA/MHz, with

at V

. Typical VCC is 3.3V.

2. Maximum I

specifications are tested with VCC = VCC max.

3. I

active while Embedded Algorithm (program or erase) is in progress.

4. Automatic sleep mode enables the low power mode when addresses remain stable for t

ACC

+ 30ns. Typical sleep mode current

is 200nA.

5. Not 100% tested.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

AC Characteristics

Erase and Program Operations

Parameter

Speed

JEDEC

Std

Description

-70

-90

Unit

AVAV

Write Cycle Time (Note 1)

Min.

AVWL

Address Setup Time

Min.

WLAX

Address Hold Time

Min.

DVWH

Data Setup Time

Min.

WHDX

Data Hold Time

Min.

OES

Output Enable Setup Time

Min.

GHWL

Read Recover Time Before Write
(

high to

low)

Min.

ELWL

Setup Time

Min.

WHEH

Hold Time

Min.

WLWH

Write Pulse Width

Min.

WHWL

WPH

Write Pulse Width High

Min.

Byte Typ.

WHWH1

Byte Programming Operation
(Note 2)

Word Typ.

WHWH2

Sector

Erase

Operation

(Note 2)

Typ.

1.0

sec

vcs

VCC Set Up Time (Note 1)

Min.

Recovery Time from RY/

(Note 1)

Min

BUSY

Program/Erase Valid to RY/

Delay (Note 1)

Min

Notes:
1. Not 100% tested.
2. See the "Erase and Programming Performance" section for more information.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Timing Waveforms for Alternate

Controlled Write Operation

Addresses

Data

555 for program

2AA for erase

OUT

~ ~

I/O

~ ~

Data Polling

Note :
1. PA = Program Address, PD = Program Data, SA = Sector Address, I/O

= Complement of Data Input, D

OUT

= Array Data.

2. Figure indicates the last two bus cycles of the command sequence.

PD for program
30 for sector erase
10 for chip erase

~ ~

BUSY

WHWH1 or 2

CPH

PA for program
SA for sector erase
555 for chip erase

A0 for program
55 for erase

~ ~

RESET

RY/BY

Erase and Programming Performance

Parameter

Typ. (Note 1)

Max. (Note 2)

Unit

Comments

Sector Erase Time

1.0

sec

Chip Erase Time

sec

Excludes 00h programming
prior to erasure

Byte Programming Time

300

Word Programming Time

500

Byte Mode

sec

Chip Programming Time

(Note 3)

Word Mode

sec

Excludes system-level
overhead (Note 5)

Notes:
1. Typical program and erase times assume the following conditions: 25

C, 3.0V VCC, 10,000 cycles. Additionally, programming

typically assumes checkerboard pattern.

2. Under worst case conditions of 90

C, VCC = 3.0V, 100,000 cycles.

3. The typical chip programming time is considerably less than the maximum chip programming time listed, since most bytes

program faster than the maximum byte program time listed. If the maximum byte program time given is exceeded, only then
does the device set I/O

= 1. See the section on I/O

for further information.

4. In the pre-programming step of the Embedded Erase algorithm, all bytes are programmed to 00h before erasure.
5. System-level overhead is the time required to execute the four-bus-cycle command sequence for programming. See Table 9

for further information on command definitions.

6. The device has a guaranteed minimum erase and program cycle endurance of 10,000 cycles.

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Ordering Information
Top Boot Sector Flash

Part No.

Access Time

(ns)

Active Read

Current

Typ. (mA)

Program/Erase

Current

Typ. (mA)

Standby Current

Typ. (

Package

A29L160ATM-70

44Pin SOP

A29L160ATM-70U

44Pin SOP

A29L160ATM-70I

44Pin SOP

A29L160ATM-70F

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160ATM-70UF

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160ATM-70IF

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160ATV-70

48Pin TSOP

A29L160ATV-70U

48Pin TSOP

A29L160ATV-70I

48Pin TSOP

A29L160ATV-70F

48 Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160ATV-70UF

48 Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160ATV-70IF

48 Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160ATG-70

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160ATG-70U

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160ATG-70I

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160ATG-70F

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

A29L160ATG-70UF

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

A29L160ATG-70IF

70 9 20 0.2

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

A29L160ATM-90

44Pin SOP

A29L160ATM-90U

44Pin SOP

A29L160ATM-90I

44Pin SOP

A29L160ATM-90F

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160ATM-90UF

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160ATM-90IF

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160ATV-90

48Pin TSOP

A29L160ATV-90U

48Pin TSOP

A29L160ATV-90I

48Pin TSOP

A29L160ATV-90F

48Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160ATV-90UF

48Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160ATV-90IF

48Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160ATG-90

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160ATG-90U

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160ATG-90I

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160ATG-90F

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

A29L160ATG-90UF

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

A29L160ATG-90IF

90 9 20 0.2

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

Note: -U is for industrial operating temperature range: -40

C to +85

-I is for industrial operating temperature range: -25

C to +85

A29L160A Series

(May, 2005, Version 0.1)

AMIC Technology, Corp.

Ordering Information (continued)
Bottom Boot Sector Flash

Part No.

Access Time

(ns)

Active Read

Current

Typ. (mA)

Program/Erase

Current

Typ. (mA)

Standby Current

Typ. (

Package

A29L160AUM-70

44Pin SOP

A29L160AUM-70U

44Pin SOP

A29L160AUM-70I

44Pin SOP

A29L160AUM-70F

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160AUM-70UF

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160AUM-70IF

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160AUV-70

48Pin TSOP

A29L160AUV-70U

48Pin TSOP

A29L160AUV-70I

48Pin TSOP

A29L160AUV-70F

48 Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160AUV-70UF

48 Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160AUV-70IF

48 Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160AUG-70

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160AUG-70U

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160AUG-70I

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160AUG-70F

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

A29L160AUG-70UF

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

A29L160AUG-70IF

70 9 20 0.2

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

A29L160AUM-90

44Pin SOP

A29L160AUM-90U

44Pin SOP

A29L160AUM-90I

44Pin SOP

A29L160AUM-90F

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160AUM-90UF

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160AUM-90IF

44Pin Pb-Free SOP

A29L160AUV-90

48Pin TSOP

A29L160AUV-90U

48Pin TSOP

A29L160AUV-90I

48Pin TSOP

A29L160AUV-90F

48Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160AUV-90UF

48Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160AUV-90IF

48Pin Pb-Free TSOP

A29L160AUG-90

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160AUG-90U

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160AUG-90I

48-ball TFBGA

A29L160AUG-90F

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

A29L160AUG-90UF

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

A29L160AUG-90IF

90 9 20 0.2

48-ball Pb-Free TFBGA

Note: -U is for industrial operating temperature range: -40

C to +85

-I is for industrial operating temperature range: -25

C to +85

Ð­Ð»ÐµÐºÑ‚Ñ€Ð¾Ð½Ð½Ñ‹Ð¹ ÐºÐ¾Ð¼Ð¿Ð¾Ð½ÐµÐ½Ñ‚: A29L160AUV-70UF

ÐÐ»ÐµÐºÑ‚Ñ€Ð¾Ð½Ð½Ñ‹Ð¹ ÐºÐ¾Ð¼Ð¿Ð¾Ð½ÐµÐ½Ñ‚: A29L160AUV-70UF