MX29LA129ML Macronix International, MX29LA129ML Datasheet - Page 22

• Manufacturer Part Number: MX29LA129ML
• Description: 128M-BIT SINGLE VOLTAGE 3V ONLY UNIFORM SECTOR FLASH MEMORY
• Manufacturer: Macronix International

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READING ARRAY DATA
The device is automatically set to reading array data
after device power-up. No commands are required to re-
trieve data. The device is also ready to read array data
after completing an Automatic Program or Automatic
Erase algorithm.
After the device accepts an Erase Suspend command,
the device enters the Erase Suspend mode. The sys-
tem can read array data using the standard read tim-
ings, except that if it reads at an address within erase-
suspended sectors, the device outputs status data. Af-
ter 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-en-
able the device for reading array data if Q5 goes high, or
while in the automatic select mode. See the "Reset Com-
mand" section, next.
RESET COMMAND
Writing the reset command to the device resets the de-
vice to reading array data. Address bits are don't care for
this command.
The reset command may be written between the se-
quence 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 se-
quence cycles in a program command sequence before
programming begins. This resets the device to reading
array data (also applies to programming in Erase Sus-
pend mode). Once programming begins, however, the
device ignores reset commands until the operation is
complete.
The reset command may be written between the se-
quence cycles in an SILICON ID READ command se-
quence. Once in the SILICON ID READ mode, the reset
command must be written to return to reading array data
(also applies to SILICON ID READ during Erase Sus-
pend).
If Q5 goes high during a program or erase operation,
writing the reset command returns the device to reading
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array data (also applies during Erase Suspend).
SILICON ID READ COMMAND SEQUENCE
The SILICON ID READ command sequence allows the
host system to access the manufacturer and devices
codes, and determine whether or not a sector is pro-
tected. Table 2 shows the address and data requirements.
This method is an alternative to that shown in Table 1,
which is intended for PROM programmers and requires
VID on address bit A10.
The SILICON ID READ command sequence is initiated
by writing two unlock cycles, followed by the SILICON
ID READ command. The device then enters the SILI-
CON ID READ 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. A read cycle at address
XX01h returns the device code. A read cycle containing
a sector address (SA) and the address 02h returns 01h if
that sector is protected, or 00h if it is unprotected. Refer
to Table for valid sector addresses.
The system must write the reset command to exit the
automatic select mode and return to reading array data.
BYTE/WORD PROGRAM COMMAND SE-
QUENCE
The command sequence requires four bus cycles, and
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 Em-
bedded Program algorithm. The system is not required
to provide further controls or timings. The device auto-
matically generates the program pulses and verifies the
programmed cell margin. Table 3 shows the address and
data requirements for the byte program command se-
quence.
When the Embedded Program algorithm is complete, the
device then returns to reading array data and addresses
are no longer latched. The system can determine the
status of the program operation by using Q7, Q6, or RY/
BY#. See "Write Operation Status" for information on
these status bits.
Any commands written to the device during the Embed-
ded Program Algorithm are ignored. Note that a hard-
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