LV065MU

The Am29LV640MU is a 64 Mbit, 3.0 volt single power supply flash memory device organized as 4,194,304 words. The device has a 16-bit only data bus, and can be programmed either in the host system or in standard EPROM programmers.

An access time of 90, 100, 110, or 120 ns is available. Note that each access time of Am29LV640MU has a specific operating voltage range (VCC) and an I/O voltage range (VIO), as specified in the Product Selector Guide and the Ordering Information sections. The Am29LV640MU is offered in a 63-ball Fine-Pitch BGA or 64-ball Fortified BGA package. Each device has separate chip enable (CE#), write enable (WE#) and output enable (OE#) controls.

Each device Am29LV640MU requires only a single 3.0 volt power supply for both read and write functions. In addition to a VCC input, a high-voltage accelerated program (ACC) input provides shorter programming times through increased current. This feature is intended to facilitate factory throughput during system production, but may also be used in the field if desired. The Am29LV640MU is entirely command set compatible with the JEDEC single-power-supply Flash standard. Commands are written to the device using standard microprocessor write timing. Write cycles also internally latch addresses and data needed for the programming and erase operations.

The sector erase architecture allows memory sectors to be erased and reprogrammed without affecting the data contents of other sectors. The Am29LV640MU is fully erased when shipped from the factory.

Device programming and erasure of Am29LV640MU are initiated through command sequences. Once a program or erase operation has begun, the host system need only poll the DQ7 (Data# Polling) or DQ6 (toggle) status bits or monitor the Ready/Busy# (RY/BY#) output to determine whether the operation is complete. To facilitate programming, an Unlock Bypass mode reduces command sequence overhead by requiring only two write cycles to program data instead of four.

The VersatileI/O™ (VIO) control of Am29LV640MU allows the host system to set the voltage levels that the device generates and tolerates on the CE# control input and DQ I/Os to the same voltage level that is asserted on the VIO pin. Refer to the Ordering Information section for valid VIO options.

Hardware data protection measures of Am29LV640MU include a low VCC detector that automatically inhibits write operations during power transitions. The hardware sector protection feature disables both program and erase operations in any combination of sectors of memory. This can be achieved in-system or via programming equipment.

The Erase Suspend/Erase Resume feature of Am29LV640MU allows the host system to pause an erase operation in a given sector to read or program any other sector and then complete the erase operation. The Program Suspend/Program Resume feature enables the host system to pause a program operation in a given sector to read any other sector and then complete the program operation.

The hardware RESET# pin of Am29LV640MU terminates any operation in progress and resets the device, after which it is then ready for a new operation. The RESET# pin may be tied to the system reset circuitry. A system reset would thus also reset the device, enabling the host system to read boot-up firmware from the Flash memory device. The device reduces power consumption in the standby mode when it detects specific voltage levels on CE# and RESET#, or when addresses have been stable for a specified period of time.

The SecSi (Secured Silicon) Sector of Am29LV640MU provides a 128-word area for code or data that can be permanently protected. Once this sector is protected, no further changes within the sector can occur.

AMD MirrorBit flash technology combines years of Flash memory manufacturing experience to produce the highest levels of quality, reliability and cost effectiveness. The Am29LV640MU electrically erases all bits within a sector simultaneously via hot-hole assisted erase. The data is programmed using hot electron injection.