S29CD-J_12 SPANSION [SPANSION], S29CD-J_12 Datasheet - Page 33

• Manufacturer Part Number: S29CD-J_12
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October 11, 2012 S29CD-J_CL-J_00_B7
8.7.2
8.7.3
Sector Erase
Chip Erase
The sector erase function erases one or more sectors in the memory array. (See
Command Definitions (x32 Mode) on page 75
does not require the system to preprogram prior to erase. The Embedded Erase algorithm automatically
programs and verifies the entire memory for an all-zero data pattern prior to electrical erase. After a
successful sector erase, all locations within the erased sector contain FFFFh. 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 no less than 80 µs occurs. 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 80 µs. Any sector erase address and command
following the exceeded time-out (80 µs) may or may not be accepted. A time-out of 80 µs from the rising edge
of the last WE# (or CE#) initiates the execution of the Sector Erase command(s). If another falling edge of the
WE# (or CE#) occurs within the 80 µs time-out window, the timer is reset. Any command other than Erase
Suspend during the time-out period will be interpreted as an additional sector to erase. The device does not
decode the data bus, but latches the address. (See S29CD016J Sector Erase Time-Out Functionality
Application Note for further information.). The system can monitor DQ3 to determine if the sector erase timer
has timed out (See
final WE# pulse in the command sequence.
When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, the bank returns to reading array data; addresses are no
longer latched. The system can determine the status of the erase operation by reading DQ7 or DQ6/DQ2 in
the erasing bank. Refer to
Once the sector erase operation has begun, only the Erase Suspend command is valid. All other commands
are ignored. However, note that a hardware reset immediately terminates the erase operation. If that occurs,
the sector erase command sequence should be re-initiated once that bank has returned to reading array
data, in order to ensure data integrity.
Figure 8.6 on page 34
on page 31
Chip erase is a six-bus cycle operation as indicated by
command is used to erase the entire flash memory contents of the chip by issuing a single command.
However, chip erase does not erase protected sectors.
This command invokes the Embedded Erase algorithm, which 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. After a successful chip erase, all locations of the chip contain
FFFFh. The system is not required to provide any controls or timings during these operations.
Definitions on page 75
command sequence.
When the Embedded Erase algorithm is complete, that bank returns to the read mode and addresses are no
longer latched. The system can determine the status of the erase operation by using DQ7, DQ6 or the RY/
BY#. Refer to
Any commands written during the chip erase operation are ignored. However, note that a hardware reset
immediately terminates the erase operation. If that occurs, the chip erase command sequence should be
reinitiated once that bank has returned to reading array data, to ensure data integrity.
for parameters and timing diagrams.
Write Operation Status on page 36
DQ3: Sector Erase Timer on page
illustrates the algorithm for the erase operation. Refer to
in the appendix shows the address and data requirements for the chip erase
D a t a
Write Operation Status on page 36
S29CD-J and S29CL-J Flash Family
S h e e t
and
for information on these status bits.
Figure 8.6, Erase Operation on page
42.) The time-out begins from the rising edge of the
Command Definitions on page
for information on these status bits.
Program/Erase Operations
Table 20.1, Memory Array
75. The Chip Erase
34.) The device
Command
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