mcm63p631 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc, mcm63p631 Datasheet - Page 12

• Manufacturer Part Number: mcm63p631
• Description: 64k X 32 Bit Pipelined Burstram Synchronous Fast Static Ram
• Manufacturer: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc

MCM63P631
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SRAM intended for use primarily in secondary or level two
(L2) cache memory applications. L2 caches are found in a
variety of classes of computers — from the desktop personal
computer to the high–end servers and transaction proces-
sing machines. For simplicity, the majority of L2 caches
today are direct mapped and are single bank implementa-
tions. These caches tend to be designed for bus speeds in
the range of 33 to 66 MHz. At these bus rates, non–pipelined
(flow–through) BurstRAMs can be used since their access
times meet the speed requirements for a minimum–latency,
zero–wait state L2 cache interface. Latency is a measure
(time) of “dead” time the memory system exhibits as a result
of a memory request.
er than 66 MHz or multi–bank L2 caches at 66 MHz, the pipe-
lined (register/register) version of the 64K x 32 BurstRAM
(MCM63P631) allows the designer to maintain zero–wait
state operation. Multiple banks of BurstRAMs create addi-
tional bus loading and can cause the system to otherwise
miss its timing requirements. The access time (clock–to–val-
id–data) of a pipelined BurstRAM is inherently faster than a
non–pipelined device by a few nanoseconds. This does not
come without cost. The cost is latency — “dead” time.
bus speeds continue to increase over time, pipelined (R/R)
BurstRAMs are the best choice in achieving zero–wait state
L2 cache performance. For cost–sensitive applications that
require zero–wait state L2 cache bus speeds of up to 75 MHz,
pipelined BurstRAMs are able to provide fast clock to valid
data times required of these high speed buses.
SLEEP MODE
on the MCM63P631. It allows the system designer to place
the RAM in the lowest possible power condition by asserting
ZZ. The sleep mode timing diagram shows the different
modes of operation: Normal Operation, No READ/WRITE
The MCM63P631 BurstRAM is a high speed synchronous
For those applications that demand bus operation at great-
Since most L2 caches are tied to the processor bus and
A sleep mode feature, the ZZ pin, has been implemented
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Allowed, and Sleep Mode. Each mode has its own set of
constraints and conditions that are allowed.
times prior to sleep and t ZZREC nanoseconds after
recovering from sleep. Clock (K) must also meet cycle, high,
and low times during these periods. Two cycles prior to
sleep, initiation of either a read or write operation is not al-
lowed.
sleep and during recovery from sleep, the assertion of either
ADSC, ADSP, or any write signal is not allowed. If a write
operation occurs during these periods, the memory array
may be corrupted. Validity of data out from the RAM can not
be guaranteed immediately after ZZ is asserted (prior to be-
ing in sleep).
RAM disconnects its internal clock buffer. The external clock
may continue to run without impacting the RAMs sleep cur-
rent (I ZZ ). All inputs are allowed to toggle — the RAM will not
be selected and perform any reads or writes. However, if in-
puts toggle, the I ZZ (max) specification will not be met.
NON–BURST SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION
and Pentium–based systems, these SRAMs can be used in
other high speed L2 cache or memory applications that do
not require the burst address feature. Most L2 caches de-
signed with a synchronous interface can make use of the
MCM63P631. The burst counter feature of the BurstRAM
can be disabled, and the SRAM can be configured to act
upon a continuous stream of addresses. See Figure 2.
NOTE: Although X is specified in the table as a don’t care, the pin
CONTROL PIN TIE VALUES
Sync Non–Burst,
Pipelined SRAM
Normal Operation: All inputs must meet setup and hold
No READ/WRITE: During the period of time just prior to
Sleep Mode: The RAM automatically deselects itself. The
Although this BurstRAM has been designed for PowerPC–
Non–Burst
must be tied either high or low.
ADSP
H
(H
ADSC
MOTOROLA FAST SRAM
L
V IH , L
ADV
H
V IL )
SE1
L
LBO
X