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8Mb: 512K x 16 Async/Page PSRAM
Low-Power Operation
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Low-Power Operation
Standby Mode Operation
During standby, the device current consumption is reduced to the level necessary to
perform the DRAM refresh operation on the full array. Standby operation occurs when
CE# and ZZ# are HIGH.
The device will enter a reduced power state during READ and WRITE operations where
the address and control inputs remain static for an extended period of time. This mode
will continue until a change occurs to the address or control inputs.
Temperature-Compensated Refresh (TCR)
TCR allows for adequate refresh at different temperatures. This PSRAM device includes
an on-chip temperature sensor. When the sensor is enabl ed , it continually adjusts the
refresh rate accordin g to the operating temperature. The on-chip sensor is enabled by
default.
Three fixed refresh rates are also available, corresponding to temperature thre sholds of
+15°C, +45°C, and +85°C. The setting selected must be for a temperature higher than the
case temperatur e of the PSRAM device . If the case temperature is +35°C, the system can
minimize self refresh current consumption by selecting the +45°C setting. Using the
+15°C setting in the same environment would result in an inadequate refr esh rate and
cause data corruption.
Partial-Array Refresh (PAR)
PAR restricts refresh operation to a portion of the total memory array. This feature
enables the system to reduce refresh current by only refreshing that part of the memory
array that is absolutely necessary. The refresh options are full array, one-half array, one-
quarter array, one-eighth array, or none of the array. Data stored in addresses not
receiving refresh will become corrupted. The mapping of these partitions can start at
either the beginning or the end of the addr ess map (Table 3 on page 13). READ and
WRITE operations are ignored during PAR operation.
The device only enters PAR mode if the SLEEP bit in the CR has been set HIGH
(CR[4] = 1). P AR can be initiated by bringing the ZZ# ball to the LOW state for longer than
10µs. Returning ZZ# to HIGH will cause an exit from PAR and the entire array wi ll be
immediately available for READ and WRITE operations.
Alternatively, PAR can be initiated using the CR software acce ss sequence (see “Software
Access to the Configuration Register” on page 11). PAR is enabled immediately upon
setting CR[4] to “1” using this method. However , using softwar e access to write to the CR
alters the function of ZZ# so that ZZ# LOW no longer initiates PAR, although ZZ#
continues to enable WRITEs to the CR. This functional change persists until the next
time the device is powered up (see Figure 8 on page 10).