Micron Serial NOR Flash Memory
3V, Multiple I/O, 4KB Sector Erase
N25Q00AA
Features
Stacked device (four 256Mb die)
SPI-compatible serial bus interface
Double transfer rate (DTR) mode
2.7–3.6V single supply voltage
108 MHz (MAX) clock frequency supported for all
protocols in single transfer rate (STR) mode
54 MHz (MAX) clock frequency supported for all
protocols in DTR mode
Dual/quad I/O instruction provides increased
throughput up to 54 MB/s
Supported protocols
Extended SPI, dual I/O, and quad I/O
DTR mode supported on all
Execute-in-place (XIP) mode for all three protocols
Configurable via volatile or nonvolatile registers
Enables memory to work in XIP mode directly af-
ter power-on
PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND operations
Available protocols
Available READ operations
Quad or dual output fast read
Quad or dual I/O fast read
Flexible to fit application
Configurable number of dummy cycles
Output buffer configurable
Software reset
3-byte and 4-byte addressability mode supported
64-byte, user-lockable, one-time programmable
(OTP) dedicated area
Erase capability
Subsector erase 4KB uniform granularity blocks
Sector erase 64KB uniform granularity blocks
Single die erase (32MB)
Write protection
Software write protection applicable to every
64KB sector via volatile lock bit
Hardware write protection: protected area size
defined by five nonvolatile bits (BP0, BP1, BP2,
BP3, and TB)
Additional smart protections, available upon re-
quest
Electronic signature
JEDEC-standard 2-byte signature (BA21h)
Unique ID code (UID): 17 read-only bytes,
including: Two additional extended device ID
bytes to identify device factory options; and cus-
tomized factory data (14 bytes)
Minimum 100,000 ERASE cycles per sector
More than 20 years data retention
Packages – JEDEC-standard, all RoHS-compliant
L-PBGA-24b05/6mm x 8mm ( also known as
LBGA24 )
SOP2-16/300 mils (also known as SO16W, SO16-
Wide, SOIC-16 )
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Contents
Important Notes and Warnings ......................................................................................................................... 6
Device Description ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
3-Byte Address and 4-Byte Address Modes ..................................................................................................... 7
Operating Protocols ...................................................................................................................................... 7
XIP Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Device Configurability .................................................................................................................................. 8
Signal Assignments ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Signal Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Memory Organization .................................................................................................................................... 12
Memory Configuration and Block Diagram .................................................................................................. 12
Memory Map – 1Gb Density ............................................................................................................................ 13
Device Protection ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Serial Peripheral Interface Modes .................................................................................................................... 17
SPI Protocols .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Nonvolatile and Volatile Registers ................................................................................................................... 20
Status Register ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Nonvolatile and Volatile Configuration Registers .......................................................................................... 22
Extended Address Register .......................................................................................................................... 25
Enhanced Volatile Configuration Register .................................................................................................... 26
Flag Status Register ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Command Definitions .................................................................................................................................... 29
READ REGISTER and WRITE REGISTER Operations ........................................................................................ 32
READ STATUS REGISTER or FLAG STATUS REGISTER Command ................................................................ 32
READ NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER Command ................................................................... 33
READ VOLATILE or ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER Command .................................. 33
READ EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER Command ..................................................................................... 34
WRITE STATUS REGISTER Command ......................................................................................................... 34
WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER Command ................................................................. 35
WRITE VOLATILE or ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER Command ................................. 35
WRITE EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER Command ................................................................................... 36
READ LOCK REGISTER Command .............................................................................................................. 36
WRITE LOCK REGISTER Command ............................................................................................................ 37
CLEAR FLAG STATUS REGISTER Command ................................................................................................ 38
READ IDENTIFICATION Operations ............................................................................................................... 39
READ ID and MULTIPLE I/O READ ID Commands ...................................................................................... 39
READ SERIAL FLASH DISCOVERY PARAMETER Command ......................................................................... 40
READ MEMORY Operations ............................................................................................................................ 44
3-Byte Address ........................................................................................................................................... 44
4-Byte Address ........................................................................................................................................... 45
READ MEMORY Operations Timing – Single Transfer Rate ........................................................................... 47
READ MEMORY Operations Timing – Double Transfer Rate ......................................................................... 51
PROGRAM Operations .................................................................................................................................... 55
WRITE Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 60
WRITE ENABLE Command ......................................................................................................................... 60
WRITE DISABLE Command ........................................................................................................................ 60
ERASE Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 62
SUBSECTOR ERASE Command ................................................................................................................... 62
SECTOR ERASE Command ......................................................................................................................... 62
DIE ERASE Command ................................................................................................................................ 63
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PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND Command ..................................................................................................... 64
PROGRAM/ERASE RESUME Command ...................................................................................................... 66
RESET Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 67
RESET ENABLE and RESET MEMORY Command ........................................................................................ 67
RESET Conditions ...................................................................................................................................... 67
ONE-TIME PROGRAMMABLE Operations ....................................................................................................... 68
READ OTP ARRAY Command ...................................................................................................................... 68
PROGRAM OTP ARRAY Command .............................................................................................................. 68
ADDRESS MODE Operations – Enter and Exit 4-Byte Address Mode ................................................................. 70
ENTER or EXIT 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE Command ................................................................................... 70
XIP Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 71
Activate or Terminate XIP Using Volatile Configuration Register ................................................................... 71
Activate or Terminate XIP Using Nonvolatile Configuration Register ............................................................. 71
Confirmation Bit Settings Required to Activate or Terminate XIP .................................................................. 72
Terminating XIP After a Controller and Memory Reset ................................................................................. 73
Power-Up and Power-Down ............................................................................................................................ 74
Power-Up and Power-Down Requirements .................................................................................................. 74
Power Loss Recovery Sequence ................................................................................................................... 75
AC Reset Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 76
Absolute Ratings and Operating Conditions ..................................................................................................... 80
DC Characteristics and Operating Conditions .................................................................................................. 82
AC Characteristics and Operating Conditions .................................................................................................. 83
Package Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................... 85
Part Number Ordering Information ................................................................................................................. 87
Revision History ............................................................................................................................................. 89
Rev. N – 02/18 ............................................................................................................................................. 89
Rev. M – 03/14 ............................................................................................................................................ 89
Rev. L – 01/14 ............................................................................................................................................. 89
Rev. K – 09/13 ............................................................................................................................................. 89
Rev. J – 07/13 .............................................................................................................................................. 89
Rev. I – 02/13 .............................................................................................................................................. 89
Rev. H – 11/12 ............................................................................................................................................. 89
Rev. G – 11/12 ............................................................................................................................................. 89
Rev. F – 06/12 ............................................................................................................................................. 89
Rev. E – 02/12 ............................................................................................................................................. 90
Rev. D – 01/12 ............................................................................................................................................. 90
Rev. C – 11/11 ............................................................................................................................................. 90
Rev. B – 11/11 ............................................................................................................................................. 90
Rev. A – 08/11 ............................................................................................................................................. 90
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Logic Diagram ................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2: 24-Ball LBGA (Balls Down) ................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 3: 16-Pin, Plastic Small Outline — SO16 (Top View) ................................................................................ 9
Figure 4: Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 5: Bus Master and Memory Devices on the SPI Bus ............................................................................... 18
Figure 6: SPI Modes ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 7: Internal Configuration Register ........................................................................................................ 20
Figure 8: Upper and Lower Memory Array Segments ....................................................................................... 25
Figure 9: READ REGISTER Command ............................................................................................................ 33
Figure 10: WRITE REGISTER Command ......................................................................................................... 35
Figure 11: READ LOCK REGISTER Command ................................................................................................. 37
Figure 12: WRITE LOCK REGISTER Command ............................................................................................... 38
Figure 13: READ ID and MULTIPLE I/O Read ID Commands .......................................................................... 40
Figure 14: READ Command ........................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 15: FAST READ Command ................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 16: DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ Command .......................................................................................... 48
Figure 17: DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ Command .............................................................................. 48
Figure 18: QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ Command ......................................................................................... 49
Figure 19: QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ Command ............................................................................. 49
Figure 20: FAST READ Command – DTR ......................................................................................................... 51
Figure 21: DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ Command – DTR ................................................................................ 52
Figure 22: DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ Command – DTR .................................................................... 52
Figure 23: QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ Command – DTR ............................................................................... 53
Figure 24: QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ Command – DTR ................................................................... 53
Figure 25: PAGE PROGRAM Command .......................................................................................................... 56
Figure 26: DUAL INPUT FAST PROGRAM Command ...................................................................................... 57
Figure 27: EXTENDED DUAL INPUT FAST PROGRAM Command ................................................................... 57
Figure 28: QUAD INPUT FAST PROGRAM Command ..................................................................................... 58
Figure 29: EXTENDED QUAD INPUT FAST PROGRAM Command ................................................................... 59
Figure 30: WRITE ENABLE and WRITE DISABLE Command Sequence ............................................................ 61
Figure 31: SUBSECTOR and SECTOR ERASE Command .................................................................................. 63
Figure 32: DIE ERASE Command ................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 33: RESET ENABLE and RESET MEMORY Command ........................................................................... 67
Figure 34: READ OTP Command .................................................................................................................... 68
Figure 35: PROGRAM OTP Command ............................................................................................................ 69
Figure 36: XIP Mode Directly After Power-On .................................................................................................. 72
Figure 37: Power-Up Timing .......................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 38: Reset AC Timing During PROGRAM or ERASE Cycle ........................................................................ 77
Figure 39: Reset Enable ................................................................................................................................. 77
Figure 40: Serial Input Timing ........................................................................................................................ 77
Figure 41: Hold Timing .................................................................................................................................. 78
Figure 42: Output Timing .............................................................................................................................. 78
Figure 43: VPPH Timing .................................................................................................................................. 79
Figure 44: AC Timing Input/Output Reference Levels ...................................................................................... 81
Figure 45: L-PBGA-24b05/6mm x 8mm .......................................................................................................... 85
Figure 46: SOP2-16/300 mils .......................................................................................................................... 86
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List of Tables
Table 1: Signal Descriptions ........................................................................................................................... 10
Table 2: Sectors[2047:0] ................................................................................................................................. 13
Table 3: Data Protection Using Device Protocols ............................................................................................. 14
Table 4: Memory Sector Protection Truth Table .............................................................................................. 14
Table 5: Protected Area Sizes – Upper Area ..................................................................................................... 15
Table 6: Protected Area Sizes – Lower Area ...................................................................................................... 15
Table 7: SPI Modes ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Table 8: Extended, Dual, and Quad SPI Protocols ............................................................................................ 19
Table 9: Status Register Bit Definitions ........................................................................................................... 21
Table 10: Nonvolatile Configuration Register Bit Definitions ........................................................................... 22
Table 11: Volatile Configuration Register Bit Definitions .................................................................................. 23
Table 12: Sequence of Bytes During Wrap ....................................................................................................... 24
Table 13: Supported Clock Frequencies – STR ................................................................................................. 24
Table 14: Supported Clock Frequencies – DTR ................................................................................................ 24
Table 15: Extended Address Register Bit Definitions ........................................................................................ 26
Table 16: Enhanced Volatile Configuration Register Bit Definitions .................................................................. 26
Table 17: Flag Status Register Bit Definitions .................................................................................................. 27
Table 18: Command Set ................................................................................................................................. 29
Table 19: Lock Register .................................................................................................................................. 37
Table 20: Data/Address Lines for READ ID and MULTIPLE I/O READ ID Commands ....................................... 39
Table 21: Read ID Data Out ............................................................................................................................ 39
Table 22: Extended Device ID, First Byte ......................................................................................................... 39
Table 23: Serial Flash Discovery Parameter Data Structure .............................................................................. 41
Table 24: Parameter ID .................................................................................................................................. 41
Table 25: Command/Address/Data Lines for READ MEMORY Commands ....................................................... 44
Table 26: Command/Address/Data Lines for READ MEMORY Commands – 4-Byte Address ............................. 45
Table 27: Data/Address Lines for PROGRAM Commands ................................................................................ 55
Table 28: Suspend Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 65
Table 29: Operations Allowed/Disallowed During Device States ...................................................................... 65
Table 30: Reset Command Set ........................................................................................................................ 67
Table 31: OTP Control Byte (Byte 64) .............................................................................................................. 69
Table 32: XIP Confirmation Bit ....................................................................................................................... 72
Table 33: Effects of Running XIP in Different Protocols .................................................................................... 72
Table 34: Power-Up Timing and VWI Threshold ............................................................................................... 75
Table 35: AC RESET Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 76
Table 36: Absolute Ratings ............................................................................................................................. 80
Table 37: Operating Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 80
Table 38: Input/Output Capacitance .............................................................................................................. 80
Table 39: AC Timing Input/Output Conditions ............................................................................................... 81
Table 40: DC Current Characteristics and Operating Conditions ...................................................................... 82
Table 41: DC Voltage Characteristics and Operating Conditions ...................................................................... 82
Table 42: AC Characteristics and Operating Conditions ................................................................................... 83
Table 43: Part Number Information ................................................................................................................ 87
Table 44: Package Details ............................................................................................................................... 88
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Device Description
N25Q is a high-performance multiple input/output serial Flash memory device manu-
factured on 65nm NOR technology. It features execute-in-place (XIP) functionality, ad-
vanced write protection mechanisms, and a high-speed SPI-compatible bus interface.
Innovative, high-performance, dual and quad input/output instructions enable double
or quadruple the transfer bandwidth for READ and PROGRAM operations.
Features
The 1Gb N25Q is a stacked device that contains four 256Mb die. From a user standpoint
this stacked device behaves as a monolithic device, except with regard to READ MEMO-
RY and ERASE operations and status polling. The device contains a single chip select
(S#).
The memory is organized as 2048 (64KB) main sectors that are further divided into 16
subsectors each (32,768 subsectors in total). The memory can be erased one 4KB sub-
sector at a time, 64KB sectors at a time, or single die (256Mb) at a time.
The memory can be write protected by software through volatile and nonvolatile pro-
tection features, depending on the application needs. The protection granularity is of
64KB (sector granularity) for volatile protections
The device has 64 one-time programmable (OTP) bytes that can be read and program-
med with the READ OTP and PROGRAM OTP commands. These 64 bytes can also be
permanently locked with a PROGRAM OTP command.
The device also has the ability to pause and resume PROGRAM and ERASE cycles by us-
ing dedicated PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND and RESUME instructions.
3-Byte Address and 4-Byte Address Modes
The device features 3-byte or 4-byte address modes to access memory beyond 128Mb.
When 4-byte address mode is enabled, all commands requiring an address must be en-
tered and exited with a 4-byte address mode command: ENTER 4-BYTE ADDRESS
MODE command and EXIT 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE command. The 4-byte address
mode can also be enabled through the nonvolatile configuration register. See Registers
for more information.
Operating Protocols
The memory can be operated with three different protocols:
Extended SPI (standard SPI protocol upgraded with dual and quad operations)
Dual I/O SPI
Quad I/O SPI
The standard SPI protocol is extended and enhanced by dual and quad operations. In
addition, the dual SPI and quad SPI protocols improve the data access time and
throughput of a single I/O device by transmitting commands, addresses, and data
across two or four data lines.
Each protocol contains unique commands to perform READ operations in DTR mode.
This enables high data throughput while running at lower clock frequencies.
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XIP Mode
XIP mode requires only an address (no instruction) to output data, improving random
access time and eliminating the need to shadow code onto RAM for fast execution.
All protocols support XIP operation. For flexibility, multiple XIP entry and exit methods
are available. For applications that must enter XIP mode immediately after power-up,
nonvolatile configuration register bit settings can enable XIP as the default mode.
Device Configurability
The N25Q family offers additional features that are configured through the nonvolatile
configuration register for default and/or nonvolatile settings. Volatile settings can be
configured through the volatile and volatile-enhanced configuration registers. These
configurable features include the following:
Number of dummy cycles for the fast READ commands
Output buffer impedance
SPI protocol types (extended SPI, DIO-SPI, or QIO-SPI)
Required XIP mode
Enabling/disabling HOLD (RESET function)
Enabling/disabling wrap mode
Figure 1: Logic Diagram
VCC
C
DQ1
DQ0
VSS
S#
VPP/W#/DQ2
HOLD#/DQ3
NOR die 1
NOR die 2
NOR die 3
NOR die 4
Note: 1. Reset functionality is available in devices with a dedicated part number. See Part Num-
ber Ordering Information for more details.
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Signal Assignments
Figure 2: 24-Ball LBGA (Balls Down)
A
B
C
D
E
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
VCC
W#/VPP/DQ2
HOLD#/DQ3
NC
NC
VSS
NC
DQ0
NC
NC
C
S#
DQ1
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
54321
Note: 1. See Part Number Ordering Information for complete package names and details.
Figure 3: 16-Pin, Plastic Small Outline — SO16 (Top View)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
C
DQ0
DNU
DNU
DNU
DNU
VSS
W#/V /DQ2
HOLD#/DQ3
VCC
DNU
DNU
DNU
DNU
S#
DQ1 PP
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Signal Descriptions
The signal description table below is a comprehensive list of signals for the N25 family
devices. All signals listed may not be supported on this device. See Signal Assignments
for information specific to this device.
Table 1: Signal Descriptions
Symbol Type Description
C Input Clock: Provides the timing of the serial interface. Commands, addresses, or data present at se-
rial data inputs are latched on the rising edge of the clock. Data is shifted out on the falling
edge of the clock.
S# Input Chip select: When S# is HIGH, the device is deselected and DQ1 is at High-Z. When in exten-
ded SPI mode, with the device deselected, DQ1 is tri-stated. Unless an internal PROGRAM,
ERASE, or WRITE STATUS REGISTER cycle is in progress, the device enters standby power mode
(not deep power-down mode). Driving S# LOW enables the device, placing it in the active pow-
er mode. After power-up, a falling edge on S# is required prior to the start of any command.
DQ0 Input
and I/O
Serial data: Transfers data serially into the device. It receives command codes, addresses, and
the data to be programmed. Values are latched on the rising edge of the clock. DQ0 is used for
input/output during the following operations: DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ, QUAD OUTPUT FAST
READ, DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ, and QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ. When used for
output, data is shifted out on the falling edge of the clock.
In DIO-SPI, DQ0 always acts as an input/output.
In QIO-SPI, DQ0 always acts as an input/output, with the exception of the PROGRAM or ERASE
cycle performed with VPP. The device temporarily enters the extended SPI protocol and then re-
turns to QIO-SPI as soon as VPP goes LOW.
DQ1 Output
and I/O
Serial data:Transfers data serially out of the device. Data is shifted out on the falling edge of
the clock. DQ1 is used for input/output during the following operations: DUAL INPUT FAST
PROGRAM, QUAD INPUT FAST PROGRAM, DUAL INPUT EXTENDED FAST PROGRAM, and QUAD
INPUT EXTENDED FAST PROGRAM. When used for input, data is latched on the rising edge of
the clock.
In DIO-SPI, DQ1 always acts as an input/output.
In QIO-SPI, DQ1 always acts as an input/output, with the exception of the PROGRAM or ERASE
cycle performed with the enhanced program supply voltage (VPP). In this case the device tem-
porarily enters the extended SPI protocol and then returns to QIO-SPI as soon as VPP goes LOW.
DQ2 Input
and I/O
DQ2: When in QIO-SPI mode or in extended SPI mode using QUAD FAST READ commands, the
signal functions as DQ2, providing input/output.
All data input drivers are always enabled except when used as an output. Micron recommends
customers drive the data signals normally (to avoid unnecessary switching current) and float
the signals before the memory device drives data on them.
DQ3 Input
and I/O
DQ3: When in quad SPI mode or in extended SPI mode using quad FAST READ commands, the
signal functions as DQ3, providing input/output. HOLD# is disabled and RESET# is disabled if
the device is selected.
RESET# Control
Input
RESET: This is a hardware RESET# signal. When RESET# is driven HIGH, the memory is in the
normal operating mode. When RESET# is driven LOW, the memory enters reset mode and out-
put is High-Z. If RESET# is driven LOW while an internal WRITE, PROGRAM, or ERASE operation
is in progress, data may be lost.
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Table 1: Signal Descriptions (Continued)
Symbol Type Description
HOLD# Control
Input
HOLD: Pauses any serial communications with the device without deselecting the device. DQ1
(output) is High-Z. DQ0 (input) and the clock are "Don't Care." To enable HOLD, the device
must be selected with S# driven LOW.
HOLD# is used for input/output during the following operations: QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ,
QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ, QUAD INPUT FAST PROGRAM, and QUAD INPUT EXTENDED
FAST PROGRAM.
In QIO-SPI, HOLD# acts as an I/O (DQ3 functionality), and the HOLD# functionality is disabled
when the device is selected. When the device is deselected (S# is HIGH) in parts with RESET#
functionality, it is possible to reset the device unless this functionality is not disabled by means
of dedicated registers bits.
The HOLD# functionality can be disabled using bit 4 of the NVCR or bit 4 of the VECR.
On devices that include DTR mode capability, the HOLD# functionality is disabled as soon as a
DTR operation is recognized.
W# Control
Input
Write protect: W# can be used as a protection control input or in QIO-SPI operations. When in
extended SPI with single or dual commands, the WRITE PROTECT function is selectable by the
voltage range applied to the signal. If voltage range is low (0V to VCC), the signal acts as a
write protection control input. The memory size protected against PROGRAM or ERASE opera-
tions is locked as specified in the status register block protect bits 3:0.
W# is used as an input/output (DQ2 functionality) during QUAD INPUT FAST READ and QUAD
INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ operations and in QIO-SPI.
VPP Power Supply voltage: If VPP is in the voltage range of VPPH, the signal acts as an additional power
supply, as defined in the AC Measurement Conditions table.
During QIFP, QIEFP, and QIO-SPI PROGRAM/ERASE operations, it is possible to use the addition-
al VPP power supply to speed up internal operations. However, to enable this functionality, it is
necessary to set bit 3 of the VECR to 0.
In this case, VPP is used as an I/O until the end of the operation. After the last input data is shif-
ted in, the application should apply VPP voltage to VPP within 200ms to speed up the internal
operations. If the VPP voltage is not applied within 200ms, the PROGRAM/ERASE operations
start at standard speed.
The default value of VECR bit 3 is 1, and the VPP functionality for quad I/O modify operations is
disabled.
VCC Power Device core power supply: Source voltage.
VSS Ground Ground: Reference for the VCC supply voltage.
DNU Do not use.
NC No connect.
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Signal Descriptions
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Memory Organization
Memory Configuration and Block Diagram
The memory is a stacked device comprised of four 256Mb chips. Each chip is internally
partitioned into two 128Mb segments. Each page of memory can be individually pro-
grammed. Bits are programmed from one through zero. The device is subsector, sector,
or single 256Mb chip erasable, but not page-erasable. Bits are erased from zero through
one. The memory is configured as 134,217,728 bytes (8 bits each); 2048 sectors (64KB
each); 32,768 subsectors (4KB each); and 524,288 pages (256 bytes each); and 64 OTP
bytes are located outside the main memory array.
Figure 4: Block Diagram
HOLD#
S#
W#/VPP Control logic High voltage
generator
I/O shift register
Address register
and counter
256 byte
data buffer
256 bytes (page size)
X decoder
Y decoder
C
Status
register
0000000h
07FFFFFFh
00000FFh
64 OTP bytes
DQ0
DQ1
DQ2
DQ3
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Memory Organization
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Memory Map – 1Gb Density
Table 2: Sectors[2047:0]
Sector Subsector
Address Range
Start End
2047 32767 07FFF000h 07FFFFFFh
32750 07FF0000h 07FF0FFFh
1023 16383 03FF F000h 03FF FFFFh
16368 03FF 0000h 03FF 0FFFh
511 8191 01FF F000h 01FF FFFFh
8176 01FF 0000h 01FF 0FFFh
255 4095 00FF F000h 00FF FFFFh
4080 00FF 0000h 00FF 0FFFh
127 2047 007F F000h 007F FFFFh
2032 007F 0000h 007F 0FFFh
63 1023 003F F000h 003F FFFFh
1008 003F 0000h 003F 0FFFh
0 15 0000 F000h 0000 FFFFh
0 0000 0000h 0000 0FFFh
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Memory Map – 1Gb Density
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Device Protection
Table 3: Data Protection Using Device Protocols
Note 1 applies to the entire table
Protection by: Description
Power-on reset and internal timer Protects the device against inadvertent data changes while the power supply is out-
side the operating specification.
Command execution check Ensures that the number of clock pulses is a multiple of one byte before executing a
PROGRAM or ERASE command, or any command that writes to the device registers.
WRITE ENABLE operation Ensures that commands modifying device data must be preceded by a WRITE ENABLE
command, which sets the write enable latch bit in the status register.
Note: 1. Extended, dual, and quad SPI protocol functionality ensures that device data is protec-
ted from excessive noise.
Table 4: Memory Sector Protection Truth Table
Note 1 applies to the entire table
Sector Lock Register
Memory Sector Protection Status
Sector Lock
Down Bit
Sector Write Lock
Bit
0 0 Sector unprotected from PROGRAM and ERASE operations. Protection status re-
versible.
0 1 Sector protected from PROGRAM and ERASE operations. Protection status rever-
sible.
1 0 Sector unprotected from PROGRAM and ERASE operations. Protection status not
reversible except by power cycle or reset.
1 1 Sector protected from PROGRAM and ERASE operations. Protection status not
reversible except by power cycle or reset.
Note: 1. Sector lock register bits are written to when the WRITE TO LOCK REGISTER command is
executed. The command will not execute unless the sector lock down bit is cleared (see
the WRITE TO LOCK REGISTER command).
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Device Protection
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Table 5: Protected Area Sizes – Upper Area
Note 1 applies to the entire table
Status Register Content Memory Content
Top/
Bottom
Bit BP3 BP2 BP1 BP0 Protected Area Unprotected Area
0 0 0 0 0 None All sectors
0 0 0 0 1 Sector 2047 Sectors (0 to 2046)
0 0 0 1 0 Sectors (2046 to 2047) Sectors (0 to 2045)
0 0 0 1 1 Sectors (2044 to 2047) Sectors (0 to 2043)
0 0 1 0 0 Sectors (2040 to 2047) Sectors (0 to 2039)
0 0 1 0 1 Sectors (2032 to 2047) Sectors (0 to 2031)
0 0 1 1 0 Sectors (2016 to 2047) Sectors (0 to 2015)
0 0 1 1 1 Sectors (1984 to 2047) Sectors (0 to 1983)
0 1 0 0 0 Sectors (1920 to 2047) Sectors (0 to 1919)
0 1 0 0 1 Sectors (1792 to 2047) Sectors (0 to 1791)
0 1 0 1 0 Sectors (1536 to 2047) Sectors (0 to 1535)
0 1 0 1 1 Sectors (1024 to 2047) Sectors (0 to 1023)
0 1 1 0 0 All sectors None
0 1 1 0 1 All sectors None
0 1 1 1 0 All sectors None
0 1 1 1 1 All sectors None
Note: 1. See the Status Register for details on the top/bottom bit and the BP 3:0 bits.
Table 6: Protected Area Sizes – Lower Area
Note 1 applies to the entire table
Status Register Content Memory Content
Top/
Bottom
Bit BP3 BP2 BP1 BP0 Protected Area Unprotected Area
1 0 0 0 0 None All sectors
1 0 0 0 1 Sector 0 Sectors (1 to 2047)
1 0 0 1 0 Sectors (0 to 1) Sectors (2 to 2047)
1 0 0 1 1 Sectors (0 to 3) Sectors (4 to 2047)
1 0 1 0 0 Sectors (0 to 7) Sectors (8 to 2047)
1 0 1 0 1 Sectors (0 to 15) Sectors (16 to 2047)
1 0 1 1 0 Sectors (0 to 31) Sectors (32 to 2047)
1 0 1 1 1 Sectors (0 to 63) Sectors (64 to 2047)
1 1 0 0 0 Sectors (0 to 127) Sectors (128 to 2047)
1 1 0 0 1 Sectors (0 to 255) Sectors (256 to 2047)
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Device Protection
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Table 6: Protected Area Sizes – Lower Area (Continued)
Note 1 applies to the entire table
Status Register Content Memory Content
Top/
Bottom
Bit BP3 BP2 BP1 BP0 Protected Area Unprotected Area
1 1 0 1 0 Sectors (0 to 511) Sectors (512 to 2047)
1 1 0 1 1 Sectors (0 to 1023) Sectors (1024 to 2047)
1 1 1 0 0 All sectors None
1 1 1 0 1 All sectors None
1 1 1 1 0 All sectors None
1 1 1 1 1 All sectors None
Note: 1. See the Status Register for details on the top/bottom bit and the BP 3:0 bits.
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Device Protection
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Serial Peripheral Interface Modes
The device can be driven by a microcontroller while its serial peripheral interface is in
either of the two modes shown here. The difference between the two modes is the clock
polarity when the bus master is in standby mode and not transferring data. Input data is
latched in on the rising edge of the clock, and output data is available from the falling
edge of the clock.
Table 7: SPI Modes
Note 1 applies to the entire table
SPI Modes Clock Polarity
CPOL = 0, CPHA = 0 C remains at 0 for (CPOL = 0, CPHA = 0)
CPOL = 1, CPHA = 1 C remains at 1 for (CPOL = 1, CPHA = 1)
Note: 1. The listed SPI modes are supported in extended, dual, and quad SPI protocols.
Shown below is an example of three memory devices in extended SPI protocol in a sim-
ple connection to an MCU on an SPI bus. Because only one device is selected at a time,
that one device drives DQ1, while the other devices are High-Z.
Resistors ensure the device is not selected if the bus master leaves S# High-Z. The bus
master might enter a state in which all input/output is High-Z simultaneously, such as
when the bus master is reset. Therefore, the serial clock must be connected to an exter-
nal pull-down resistor so that S# is pulled HIGH while the serial clock is pulled LOW.
This ensures that S# and the serial clock are not HIGH simultaneously and that tSHCH
is met. The typical resistor value of 100kΩ, assuming that the time constant R × Cp (Cp =
parasitic capacitance of the bus line), is shorter than the time the bus master leaves the
SPI bus in High-Z.
Example: Cp = 50pF, that is R × Cp = 5μs. The application must ensure that the bus mas-
ter never leaves the SPI bus High-Z for a time period shorter than 5μs. W# and HOLD#
should be driven either HIGH or LOW, as appropriate.
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Serial Peripheral Interface Modes
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Figure 5: Bus Master and Memory Devices on the SPI Bus
SPI bus master
SPI memory
device
SDO
SDI
SCK
C
DQ1 DQ0
SPI memory
device
C
DQ1 DQ0
SPI memory
device
C
DQ1 DQ0
S#
CS3 CS2 CS1
SPI interface:
(CPOL, CPHA) =
(0, 0) or (1, 1)
W# HOLD# S# W# HOLD# S# W# HOLD#
R R R
VCC
VCC VCC VCC
VSS
VSS VSS VSS
R
Figure 6: SPI Modes
C
C
DQ0
DQ1
CPHA
0
1
CPOL
0
1
MSB
MSB
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SPI Protocols
Table 8: Extended, Dual, and Quad SPI Protocols
Protocol
Name
Com-
mand
Input
Address
Input
Data
Input/Output Description
Extended DQ0 Multiple DQn
lines, depending
on the command
Multiple DQn
lines, depending
on the command
Device default protocol from the factory. Additional com-
mands extend the standard SPI protocol and enable address
or data transmission on multiple DQn lines.
Dual DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] Volatile selectable: When the enhanced volatile configu-
ration register bit 6 is set to 0 and bit 7 is set to 1, the de-
vice enters the dual SPI protocol immediately after the
WRITE ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER
command. The device returns to the default protocol after
the next power-on. In addition, the device can return to de-
fault protocol using the rescue sequence or through new
WRITE ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER
command, without power-off or power-on.
Nonvolatile selectable: When nonvolatile configuration
register bit 2 is set, the device enters the dual SPI protocol
after the next power-on. Once this register bit is set, the de-
vice defaults to the dual SPI protocol after all subsequent
power-on sequences until the nonvolatile configuration
register bit is reset to 1.
Quad1DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0] Volatile selectable: When the enhanced volatile configu-
ration register bit 7 is set to 0, the device enters the quad
SPI protocol immediately after the WRITE ENHANCED VOL-
ATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command. The device re-
turns to the default protocol after the next power-on. In ad-
dition, the device can return to default protocol using the
rescue sequence or through new WRITE ENHANCED VOLA-
TILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command, without power-
off or power-on.
Nonvolatile selectable: When nonvolatile configuration
register bit 3 is set to 0, the device enters the quad SPI pro-
tocol after the next power-on. Once this register bit is set,
the device defaults to the quad SPI protocol after all subse-
quent power-on sequences until the nonvolatile configura-
tion register bit is reset to 1.
Note: 1. In quad SPI protocol, all command/address input and data I/O are transmitted on four
lines except during a PROGRAM and ERASE cycle performed with VPP. In this case, the
device enters the extended SPI protocol to temporarily allow the application to perform
a PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND operation or to check the write-in-progress bit in the sta-
tus register or the program/erase controller bit in the flag status register. Then, when
VPP goes LOW, the device returns to the quad SPI protocol.
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SPI Protocols
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Nonvolatile and Volatile Registers
The device features the following volatile and nonvolatile registers that users can access
to store device parameters and operating configurations:
Status register
Nonvolatile and volatile configuration registers
Extended address register
Enhanced volatile configuration register
Flag status register
Lock register
Note: The lock register is defined in READ LOCK REGISTER Command.
The working condition of memory is set by an internal configuration register that is not
directly accessible to users. As shown below, parameters in the internal configuration
register are loaded from the nonvolatile configuration register during each device boot
phase or power-on reset. In this sense, then, the nonvolatile configuration register con-
tains the default settings of memory.
Also, during the life of an application, each time a WRITE VOLATILE or ENHANCED
VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command executes to set configuration pa-
rameters in these respective registers, these new settings are copied to the internal con-
figuration register. Therefore, memory settings can be changed in real time. However, at
the next power-on reset, the memory boots according to the memory settings defined
in the nonvolatile configuration register parameters.
Figure 7: Internal Configuration Register
Register download is executed only during
the power-on phase or after a reset,
overwriting configuration register settings
on the internal configuration register.
Register download is executed after a
WRITE VOLATILE OR ENHANCED VOLATILE
CONFIGURATION REGISTER command,
overwriting configuration register
settings on the internal configuration register.
Nonvolatile configuration register
Internal configuration
register
Device behavior
Volatile configuration register and
enhanced volatile configuration register
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Nonvolatile and Volatile Registers
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Status Register
Table 9: Status Register Bit Definitions
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description Notes
7 Status register
write enable/disable
0 = Enabled
1 = Disabled
Nonvolatile bit: Used with the W# signal to enable or dis-
able writing to the status register.
3
5 Top/bottom 0 = Top
1 = Bottom
Nonvolatile bit: Determines whether the protected mem-
ory area defined by the block protect bits starts from the
top or bottom of the memory array.
4
6, 4:2 Block protect 3–0 See Protected Area
Sizes – Upper Area
and Lower Area ta-
bles in Device Pro-
tection
Nonvolatile bit: Defines memory to be software protec-
ted against PROGRAM or ERASE operations. When one or
more block protect bits is set to 1, a designated memory
area is protected from PROGRAM and ERASE operations.
4
1 Write enable latch 0 = Cleared (Default)
1 = Set
Volatile bit: The device always powers up with this bit
cleared to prevent inadvertent WRITE STATUS REGISTER,
PROGRAM, or ERASE operations. To enable these opera-
tions, the WRITE ENABLE operation must be executed first
to set this bit.
2, 5
0 Write in progress 0 = Ready
1 = Busy
Volatile bit: Indicates if one of the following command cy-
cles is in progress:
WRITE STATUS REGISTER
WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER
PROGRAM
ERASE
2, 6
Notes: 1. Bits can be read from or written to using READ STATUS REGISTER or WRITE STATUS REG-
ISTER commands, respectively.
2. Volatile bits are cleared to 0 by a power cycle or reset.
3. The status register write enable/disable bit, combined with the W#/VPP signal as descri-
bed in the Signal Descriptions, provides hardware data protection for the device as fol-
lows: When the enable/disable bit is set to 1, and the W#/VPP signal is driven LOW, the
status register nonvolatile bits become read-only and the WRITE STATUS REGISTER oper-
ation will not execute. The only way to exit this hardware-protected mode is to drive
W#/VPP HIGH.
4. See Protected Area Sizes tables. The DIE ERASE command is executed only if all bits are
0.
5. In case of protection error this volatile bit is set and can be reset only by means of a
CLEAR FLAG STATUS REGISTER command.
6. Program or erase controller bit = NOT (write in progress bit).
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Nonvolatile and Volatile Configuration Registers
Table 10: Nonvolatile Configuration Register Bit Definitions
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description Notes
15:12 Number of
dummy clock
cycles
0000 (identical to 1111)
0001
0010
.
.
1101
1110
1111
Sets the number of dummy clock cycles subse-
quent to all FAST READ commands.
The default setting targets the maximum al-
lowed frequency and guarantees backward com-
patibility.
2, 3
11:9 XIP mode at
power-on re-
set
000 = XIP: Fast Read
001 = XIP: Dual Output Fast Read
010 = XIP: Dual I/O Fast Read
011 = XIP: Quad Output Fast Read
100 = XIP: Quad I/O Fast Read
101 = Reserved
110 = Reserved
111 = Disabled (Default)
Enables the device to operate in the selected XIP
mode immediately after power-on reset.
8:6 Output driver
strength
000 = Reserved
001 = 90 Ohms
010 = 60 Ohms
011 = 45 Ohms
100 = Reserved
101 = 20 Ohms
110 = 15 Ohms
111 = 30 (Default)
Optimizes impedance at VCC/2 output voltage.
5 Reserved X "Don't Care."
4 Reset/hold 0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled (Default)
Enables or disables hold or reset.
(Available on dedicated part numbers.)
3 Quad I/O pro-
tocol
0 = Enabled
1 = Disabled (Default, Extended SPI prot-
cocol)
Enables or disables quad I/O protocol. 4
2 Dual I/O pro-
tocol
0 = Enabled
1 = Disabled (Default, Extended SPI pro-
tocol)
Enables or disables dual I/O protocol. 4
1 128Mb seg-
ment select
0 = Upper 128Mb segment
1 = Lower 128Mb segment (Default)
Selects a 128Mb segment as default for 3B ad-
dress operations. See also the extended address
register.
0 Address bytes 0 = Enable 4B address
1 = Enable 3B address (Default)
Defines the number of address bytes for a com-
mand.
Notes: 1. Settings determine device memory configuration after power-on. The device ships from
the factory with all bits erased to 1 (FFFFh). The register is read from or written to by
READ NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER or WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURA-
TION REGISTER commands, respectively.
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2. The 0000 and 1111 settings are identical in that they both define the default state,
which is the maximum frequency of fc = 108 MHz. This ensures backward compatibility.
3. If the number of dummy clock cycles is insufficient for the operating frequency, the
memory reads wrong data. The number of cycles must be set according to and sufficient
for the clock frequency, which varies by the type of FAST READ command, as shown in
the Supported Clock Frequencies table.
4. If bits 2 and 3 are both set to 0, the device operates in quad I/O. When bits 2 or 3 are
reset to 0, the device operates in dual I/O or quad I/O respectively, after the next power-
on.
Table 11: Volatile Configuration Register Bit Definitions
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description Notes
7:4 Number of dum-
my clock cycles
0000 (identical to 1111)
0001
0010
.
.
1101
1110
1111
Sets the number of dummy clock cycles subsequent to
all FAST READ commands.
The default setting targets maximum allowed frequen-
cy and guarantees backward compatibility.
2, 3
3 XIP 0
1
Enables or disables XIP. For device part numbers with
feature digit equal to 2 or 4, this bit is always "Don’t
Care," so the device operates in XIP mode without set-
ting this bit.
2 Reserved x = Default 0b = Fixed value.
1:0 Wrap 00 = 16-byte boundary
aligned
16-byte wrap: Output data wraps within an aligned 16-
byte boundary starting from the address (3-byte or 4-
byte) issued after the command code.
4
01 = 32-byte boundary
aligned
32-byte wrap: Output data wraps within an aligned 32-
byte boundary starting from the address (3-byte or 4-
byte) issued after the command code.
10 = 64-byte boundary
aligned
64-byte wrap: Output data wraps within an aligned 64-
byte boundary starting from the address (3-byte or 4-
byte) issued after the command code.
11 = sequential (default) Continuous reading (default): All bytes are read se-
quentially.
Notes: 1. Settings determine the device memory configuration upon a change of those settings by
the WRITE VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command. The register is read from or
written to by READ VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER or WRITE VOLATILE CONFIGU-
RATION REGISTER commands respectively.
2. The 0000 and 1111 settings are identical in that they both define the default state,
which is the maximum frequency of fc = 108 MHz. This ensures backward compatibility.
3. If the number of dummy clock cycles is insufficient for the operating frequency, the
memory reads wrong data. The number of cycles must be set according to and be suffi-
cient for the clock frequency, which varies by the type of FAST READ command, as
shown in the Supported Clock Frequencies table.
4. See the Sequence of Bytes During Wrap table.
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Nonvolatile and Volatile Registers
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Table 12: Sequence of Bytes During Wrap
Starting Address 16-Byte Wrap 32-Byte Wrap 64-Byte Wrap
0 0-1-2- . . . -15-0-1- . . 0-1-2- . . . -31-0-1- . . 0-1-2- . . . -63-0-1- . .
1 1-2- . . . -15-0-1-2- . . 1-2- . . . -31-0-1-2- . . 1-2- . . . -63-0-1-2- . .
15 15-0-1-2-3- . . . -15-0-1- . . 15-16-17- . . . -31-0-1- . . 15-16-17- . . . -63-0-1- . .
31 31-16-17- . . . -31-16-17- . . 31-0-1-2-3- . . . -31-0-1- . . 31-32-33- . . . -63-0-1- . .
63 63-48-49- . . . -63-48-49- . . 63-32-33- . . . -63-32-33- . . 63-0-1- . . . -63-0-1- . .
Table 13: Supported Clock Frequencies – STR
Note 1 applies to entire table
Number of Dummy
Clock Cycles FAST READ
DUAL OUTPUT
FAST READ
DUAL I/O FAST
READ
QUAD OUTPUT
FAST READ
QUAD I/O FAST
READ
1 90 80 50 43 30
2 100 90 70 60 40
3 108 100 80 75 50
4 108 105 90 90 60
5 108 108 100 100 70
6 108 108 105 105 80
7 108 108 108 108 86
8 108 108 108 108 95
9 108 108 108 108 105
10 108 108 108 108 108
Note: 1. Values are guaranteed by characterization and not 100% tested in production.
Table 14: Supported Clock Frequencies – DTR
Note 1 applies to entire table
Number of Dummy
Clock Cycles FAST READ
DUAL OUTPUT
FAST READ
DUAL I/O FAST
READ
QUAD OUTPUT
FAST READ
QUAD I/O FAST
READ
1 45 40 25 30 15
2 50 45 35 38 20
3 54 50 40 45 25
4 54 53 45 47 30
5 54 54 50 50 35
6 54 54 53 53 40
7 54 54 54 54 43
8 54 54 54 54 48
9 54 54 54 54 53
10 54 54 54 54 54
Note: 1. Values are guaranteed by characterization and not 100% tested in production.
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Extended Address Register
In the case of 3-byte addressability mode, the device includes an extended address reg-
ister that provides a fourth address byte A[31:24], enabling access to memory beyond
128Mb. The extended address register bits [2:0] are used to select one of the eight
128Mb segments of the memory array.
Figure 8: Upper and Lower Memory Array Segments
A[26:24] = 000
A[26:24] = 001
A[26:24] = 010
A[26:24] = 011
00FFFFFFh
00000000h
01FFFFFFh
01000000h
02FFFFFFh
02000000h
03FFFFFFh
03000000h
A[26:24] = 100
A[26:24] = 101
A[26:24] = 110
A[26:24] = 111
04FFFFFFh
04000000h
05FFFFFFh
05000000h
06FFFFFFh
06000000h
07FFFFFFh
07000000h
The PROGRAM and ERASE operations act upon the 128Mb segment selected in the ex-
tended address register.
The READ operation begins reading in the selected 128Mb segment. It is bound by the
256Mb (die segment) to which the 128Mb segment belongs. In a continuos read, when
the last byte of the die segment selected is read, the next byte output is the first byte of
the same die segment; therefore, a download of the whole array is not possible with one
READ operation. The value of the extended address register does not change when a
READ operation crosses the selected 128Mb boundary.
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Table 15: Extended Address Register Bit Definitions
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description
7 A[31:27] 0 = Reserved
6
5
4
3
2 A[26:24] 111 = Upper 128Mb segment
110 = Seventh 128Mb segment
101 = Sixth 128Mb segment
100 = Fifth 128Mb segment
011 = Fourth 128Mb segment
010 = Third 128Mb segment
001 = Second 128Mb segment
000 = Lower 128Mb segment (default)
Enable selecting 128Mb segmentation. For A[26:24],
the default setting is determined by bit 1 of the non-
volatile configuration register. However, this setting
can be changed using the WRITE EXTENDED AD-
DRESS REGISTER command.
1
0
Note: 1. The extended address register is for an application that supports only 3-byte addressing.
It extends the device's first three address bytes A[23:0] to a fourth address byte A[31:24]
to enable memory access beyond 128Mb. The extended address register bits [2:0] are
used to select one of the eight 128Mb segments of the memory array. If 4-byte address-
ing is enabled, extended address register settings are ignored.
Enhanced Volatile Configuration Register
Table 16: Enhanced Volatile Configuration Register Bit Definitions
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description Notes
7 Quad I/O protocol 0 = Enabled
1 = Disabled (Default,
extended SPI protocol)
Enables or disables quad I/O protocol. 2
6 Dual I/O protocol 0 = Enabled
1 = Disabled (Default,
extended SPI protocol)
Enables or disables dual I/O protocol. 2
5 Reserved x = Default 0b = Fixed value.
4 Reset/hold 0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled (Default)
Enables or disables hold or reset.
(Available on dedicated part numbers.)
3 VPP accelerator 0 = Enabled
1 = Disabled (Default)
Enables or disables VPP acceleration for QUAD
INPUT FAST PROGRAM and QUAD INPUT EX-
TENDED FAST PROGRAM OPERATIONS.
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Table 16: Enhanced Volatile Configuration Register Bit Definitions (Continued)
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description Notes
2:0 Output driver strength 000 = Reserved
001 = 90 Ohms
010 = 60 Ohms
011 = 45 Ohms
100 = Reserved
101 = 20 Ohms
110 = 15 Ohms
111 = 30 (Default)
Optimizes impedance at VCC/2 output voltage.
Notes: 1. Settings determine the device memory configuration upon a change of those settings by
the WRITE ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command. The register is
read from or written to in all protocols by READ ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION
REGISTER or WRITE ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER commands, respec-
tively.
2. If bits 6 and 7 are both set to 0, the device operates in quad I/O. When either bit 6 or 7 is
reset to 0, the device operates in dual I/O or quad I/O respectively following the next
WRITE ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION command.
Flag Status Register
Table 17: Flag Status Register Bit Definitions
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description Notes
7 Program or
erase
controller
0 = Busy
1 = Ready
Status bit: Indicates whether one of the following
command cycles is in progress: WRITE STATUS
REGISTER, WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION
REGISTER, PROGRAM, or ERASE.
2, 5
6 Erase suspend 0 = Not in effect
1 = In effect
Status bit: Indicates whether an ERASE operation has
been or is going to be suspended.
2
5 Erase 0 = Clear
1 = Failure or protection error
Error bit: Indicates whether an ERASE operation has
succeeded or failed.
3, 4
4 Program 0 = Clear
1 = Failure or protection error
Error bit: Indicates whether a PROGRAM operation has
succeeded or failed; also an attempt to program a 0 to
a 1 when VPP = VPPH and the data pattern is a multiple
of 64 bits.
3, 4
3 VPP 0 = Enabled
1 = Disabled (Default)
Error bit: Indicates an invalid voltage on VPP during a
PROGRAM or ERASE operation.
3, 4
2 Program sus-
pend
0 = Not in effect
1 = In effect
Status bit: Indicates whether a PROGRAM operation
has been or is going to be suspended.
2
1 Protection 0 = Clear
1 = Failure or protection error
Error bit: Indicates whether an ERASE or PROGRAM
operation has attempted to modify the protected array
sector, or whether a PROGRAM operation has attemp-
ted to access the locked OTP space.
3, 4
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Table 17: Flag Status Register Bit Definitions (Continued)
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description Notes
0 Addressing 0 = 3 bytes addressing
1 = 4 bytes addressing
Status bit: Indicates whether 3-byte or 4-byte address
mode is enabled.
2
Notes: 1. Register bits are read by READ FLAG STATUS REGISTER command. All bits are volatile.
2. Status bits are reset automatically.
3. Error bits must be cleared through the CLEAR FLAG STATUS REGISTER command.
4. These error flags are "sticky." They must be cleared through the CLEAR STATUS REGIS-
TER command.
5. Program or erase controller bit = NOT (write in progress bit).
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Command Definitions
Table 18: Command Set
Note 1 applies to entire table
Command Code Extended
Dual
I/O
Quad
I/O
Data
Bytes Notes
RESET Operations
RESET ENABLE 66h Yes Yes Yes 0 2
RESET MEMORY 99h
IDENTIFICATION Operations
READ ID 9E/9Fh Yes No No 1 to 20 2
MULTIPLE I/O READ ID AFh No Yes Yes 1 to 3 2
READ SERIAL FLASH
DISCOVERY PARAMETER
5Ah Yes Yes Yes 1 to 3
READ Operations
READ 03h Yes No No 1 to 4
FAST READ 0Bh Yes Yes Yes 5
DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ 3Bh Yes Yes No 1 to 5
DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ 0Bh
3Bh
BBh
Yes Yes No 5, 11
QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ 6Bh Yes No Yes 1 to 5
QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ 0Bh
6Bh
EBh
Yes No Yes 5, 12
FAST READ – DTR 0Dh Yes Yes Yes 1 to 6
DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ – DTR 3Dh Yes Yes No 1 to 6
DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ – DTR 0Dh
3Dh
BDh
Yes Yes No 1 to 6
QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ – DTR 6Dh Yes No Yes 1 to 6
QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ – DTR 0Dh
6Dh
EDh
Yes No Yes 1 to 7
4-BYTE READ 13h Yes Yes Yes 1 to 8
4-BYTE FAST READ 0Ch 9
4-BYTE DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ 3Ch Yes Yes No 1 to 9
4-BYTE DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST
READ
BCh Yes Yes No 9, 11
4-BYTE QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ 6Ch Yes No Yes 1 to 9
4-BYTE QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST
READ
ECh Yes No Yes 10, 12
WRITE Operations
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Table 18: Command Set (Continued)
Note 1 applies to entire table
Command Code Extended
Dual
I/O
Quad
I/O
Data
Bytes Notes
WRITE ENABLE 06h Yes Yes Yes 0 2
WRITE DISABLE 04h
REGISTER Operations
READ STATUS REGISTER 05h Yes Yes Yes 1 to 2
WRITE STATUS REGISTER 01h 1 2, 13, 15
READ LOCK REGISTER E8h Yes Yes Yes 1 to 4
WRITE LOCK REGISTER E5h 1 4, 13
READ FLAG STATUS REGISTER 70h Yes Yes Yes 1 to 2
CLEAR FLAG STATUS REGISTER 50h 0
READ NONVOLATILE
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
B5h Yes Yes Yes 2 2
WRITE NONVOLATILE
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
B1h 2, 13, 15
READ VOLATILE
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
85h Yes Yes Yes 1 to 2
WRITE VOLATILE
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
81h 1 2, 13
READ ENHANCED VOLATILE
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
65h Yes Yes Yes 1 to 2
WRITE ENHANCED VOLATILE
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
61h 1 2, 13
READ EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER C8h Yes Yes Yes 0 2
WRITE EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER C5h 2, 13
PROGRAM Operations
PAGE PROGRAM 02h Yes Yes Yes 1 to 256 4, 13, 14
DUAL INPUT FAST PROGRAM A2h Yes Yes No 1 to 256 4, 13, 14
EXTENDED DUAL INPUT
FAST PROGRAM
02h
A2h
D2h
Yes Yes No 4, 11, 13, 14
QUAD INPUT FAST PROGRAM 32h Yes No Yes 1 to 256 4, 13, 14
EXTENDED QUAD INPUT
FAST PROGRAM
02h
32h
12h
Yes No Yes 4, 12, 13, 14
ERASE Operations
SUBSECTOR ERASE 20h Yes Yes Yes 0 4, 13, 14
SECTOR ERASE D8h 4, 13, 14
DIE ERASE C4h 4, 13, 14
PROGRAM/ERASE RESUME 7Ah Yes Yes Yes 0 2, 13, 14
PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND 75h
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Table 18: Command Set (Continued)
Note 1 applies to entire table
Command Code Extended
Dual
I/O
Quad
I/O
Data
Bytes Notes
ONE-TIME PROGRAMMABLE (OTP) Operations
READ OTP ARRAY 4Bh Yes Yes Yes 1 to 64 5
PROGRAM OTP ARRAY 42h 4, 13, 14
4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE Operations
ENTER 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE B7h Yes Yes Yes 0 2, 13
EXIT 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE E9h
Notes: 1. Yes in the protocol columns indicates that the command is supported and has the same
functionality and command sequence as other commands marked Yes.
2. Address bytes = 0. Dummy clock cycles = 0.
3. Address bytes = 3. Dummy clock cycles default = 8.
4. Address bytes default = 3; address bytes = 4 (extended address). Dummy clock cycles = 0.
5. Address bytes default = 3; address bytes = 4 (extended address). Dummy clock cycles de-
fault = 8. Dummy clock cycles default = 10 (when quad SPI protocol is enabled). Dummy
clock cycles are configurable by the user.
6. Address bytes default = 3; address bytes = 4 (extended address). Dummy clock cycles de-
fault = 6. Dummy clock cycles default = 8 when quad SPI protocol is enabled. Dummy
clock cycles are configurable by the user.
7. Address bytes default = 3; address bytes = 4 (extended address). Dummy clock cycles de-
fault = 8. Dummy clock cycles are configurable by the user.
8. Address bytes = 4. Dummy clock cycles = 0.
9. Address bytes = 4. Dummy clock cycles default = 8. Dummy clock cycles default = 10
(when quad SPI protocol is enabled). Dummy clock cycles are configurable by the user.
10. Address bytes = 4. Dummy clock cycles default = 10. Dummy clock cycles is configurable
by the user.
11. When the device is in dual SPI protocol, the command can be entered with any of these
three codes. The different codes enable compatibility between dual SPI and extended
SPI protocols.
12. When the device is in quad SPI protocol, the command can be entered with any of these
three codes. The different codes enable compatibility between quad SPI and extended
SPI protocols.
13. The WRITE ENABLE command must be issued first before this command can be execu-
ted.
14. Requires the READ FLAG STATUS REGISTER command being issued with at least one byte
output. (After code, at least 8 clock pulses in extended SPI, 4 clock pulses in dual I/O SPI,
and 2 clock pulses in quad I/O SPI.) The cycle is not complete until bit 7 of the flag status
register outputs 1.
15. The end of operation can be detected by means of a READ FLAG STATUS REGISTER com-
mand being issued four times, S# toggled between each command execution, and bit 7
of the flag status register outputs 1 for all four READ operations.
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READ REGISTER and WRITE REGISTER Operations
READ STATUS REGISTER or FLAG STATUS REGISTER Command
To initiate a READ STATUS REGISTER command, S# is driven LOW. For extended SPI
protocol, the command code is input on DQ0, and output on DQ1. For dual SPI proto-
col, the command code is input on DQ[1:0], and output on DQ[1:0]. For quad SPI proto-
col, the command code is input on DQ[3:0], and is output on DQ[3:0]. The operation is
terminated by driving S# HIGH at any time during data output.
The status register can be read continuously and at any time, including during a PRO-
GRAM, ERASE, or WRITE operation.
The flag status register can be read continuously and at any time, including during an
ERASE or WRITE operation.
If one of these operations is in progress, checking the write in progress bit or program or
erase controller bit is recommended before executing the command.
The flag status register must be read any time a PROGRAM, ERASE, or SUSPEND/
RESUME command is issued, or after a RESET command while device is busy. The cycle
is not complete until bit 7 of the flag status register outputs 1. Refer to Command Defi-
nitions for more information.
Note: The end of an operation (such as a power-up, WRITE STATUS REGISTER, or
WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER) is determined by issuing the
READ FLAG STATUS REGISTER command once for each die in the device, with S# tog-
gled between commands until each die is ready. Bit 7 of the flag status register outputs a
value of 1 each time.
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Figure 9: READ REGISTER Command
High-Z
DQ1
7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command
3 4 5 6 7
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Extended
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
Dual
Quad 1 2 3
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Don’t Care
Notes: 1. Supports all READ REGISTER commands except READ LOCK REGISTER.
2. A READ NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER operation will output data starting
from the least significant byte.
READ NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER Command
To execute a READ NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command, S# is driv-
en LOW. For extended SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ0, and output on
DQ1. For dual SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[1:0], and output on
DQ[1:0]. For quad SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[3:0], and is output
on DQ[3:0]. The operation is terminated by driving S# HIGH at any time during data
output.
The nonvolatile configuration register can be read continuously. After all 16 bits of the
register have been read, a 0 is output. All reserved fields output a value of 1.
READ VOLATILE or ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER Command
To execute a READ VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command or a READ EN-
HANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command, S# is driven LOW. For ex-
tended SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ0, and output on DQ1. For dual
SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[1:0], and output on DQ[1:0]. For quad
SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[3:0], and is output on DQ[3:0]. The op-
eration is terminated by driving S# HIGH at any time during data output.
When the register is read continuously, the same byte is output repeatedly.
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READ EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER Command
To initiate a READ EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER command, S# is driven LOW. For
extended SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ0, and output on DQ1. For
dual SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[1:0], and output on DQ[1:0]. For
quad SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[3:0], and is output on DQ[3:0].
The operation is terminated by driving S# HIGH at any time during data output.
When the register is read continuously, the same byte is output repeatedly.
WRITE STATUS REGISTER Command
To issue a WRITE STATUS REGISTER command, the WRITE ENABLE command must be
executed to set the write enable latch bit to 1. S# is driven LOW and held LOW until the
eighth bit of the last data byte has been latched in, after which it must be driven HIGH.
For extended SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ0, followed by the data
bytes. For dual SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[1:0], followed by the da-
ta bytes. For quad SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[3:0], followed by the
data bytes. When S# is driven HIGH, the operation, which is self-timed, is initiated; its
duration is tW.
This command is used to write new values to status register bits 7:2, enabling software
data protection. The status register can also be combined with the W#/VPP signal to
provide hardware data protection. The WRITE STATUS REGISTER command has no ef-
fect on status register bits 1:0.
When the operation is in progress, the program or erase controller bit of the flag status
register is set to 0. To obtain the operation status, the flag status register must be polled
four times, with S# toggled twice in between commands. When the operation com-
pletes, the program or erase controller bit is cleared to 1. The end of operation can be
detected when the flag status register outputs the program or erase controller bit to 1
each of the four times. When the maximum time is achieved (see AC Characteristics and
Operating Conditions), polling the flag status register four times is not required.
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Figure 10: WRITE REGISTER Command
Notes: 1. Supports all WRITE REGISTER commands except WRITE LOCK REGISTER.
2. A WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER operation requires data being sent
starting from least significant byte. For this command, the data in consists of two bytes.
WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER Command
To execute the WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command, the
WRITE ENABLE command must be executed to set the write enable latch bit to 1. S# is
driven LOW and held LOW until the 16th bit of the last data byte has been latched in,
after which it must be driven HIGH. For extended SPI protocol, the command code is
input on DQ0, followed by two data bytes. For dual SPI protocol, the command code is
input on DQ[1:0], followed by the data bytes. For quad SPI protocol, the command code
is input on DQ[3:0], followed by the data bytes. When S# is driven HIGH, the operation,
which is self-timed, is initiated; its duration is tWNVCR.
When the operation is in progress, the program or erase controller bit of the flag status
register is set to 0. To obtain the operation status, the flag status register must be polled
four times, with S# toggled twice in between commands. When the operation com-
pletes, the program or erase controller bit is cleared to 1. The end of operation can be
detected when the flag status register outputs the program or erase controller bit to 1
each of the four times. When the maximum time is achieved (see AC Characteristics and
Operating Conditions), polling the flag status register four times is not required.
WRITE VOLATILE or ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER Command
To execute a WRITE VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command or a WRITE
ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command, the WRITE ENABLE
command must be executed to set the write enable latch bit to 1. S# is driven LOW and
held LOW until the eighth bit of the last data byte has been latched in, after which it
must be driven HIGH. For extended SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ0,
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followed by the data bytes. For dual SPI protocol, the command code is input on
DQ[1:0], followed by the data bytes. For quad SPI protocol, the command code is input
on DQ[3:0], followed by the data bytes.
Because register bits are volatile, change to the bits is immediate. After the data is latch-
ed in, S# must be driven HIGH. Reserved bits are not affected by this command.
WRITE EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER Command
To initiate a WRITE EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER command, the WRITE ENABLE
command must be executed to set the write enable latch bit to 1. S# is driven LOW and
held LOW until the eighth bit of the last data byte has been latched in, after which it
must be driven HIGH. The command code is input on DQ0, followed by the data bytes.
For dual SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[1:0], followed by the data
bytes. For quad SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[3:0], followed by the
data bytes.
Because register bits are volatile, change to the bits is immediate. After the data is latch-
ed in, S# must be driven HIGH. Reserved bits are not affected by this command.
READ LOCK REGISTER Command
To execute the READ LOCK REGISTER command, S# is driven LOW. For extended SPI
protocol, the command code is input on DQ0, followed by address bytes that point to a
location in the sector. For dual SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[1:0]. For
quad SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[3:0]. Each address bit is latched
in during the rising edge of the clock. For extended SPI protocol, data is shifted out on
DQ1 at a maximum frequency fC during the falling edge of the clock. For dual SPI proto-
col, data is shifted out on DQ[1:0], and for qual SPI protocol, data is shifted out on
DQ[3:0]. The operation is terminated by driving S# HIGH at any time during data out-
put.
When the register is read continuously, the same byte is output repeatedly. Any READ
LOCK REGISTER command that is executed while an ERASE, PROGRAM, or WRITE cy-
cle is in progress is rejected with no affect on the cycle in progress.
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Table 19: Lock Register
Note 1 applies to entire table
Bit Name Settings Description
7:2 Reserved 0 Bit values are 0.
1 Write lock down 0 = Cleared (Default)
1 = Set
Volatile bit: the device always powers-up with this bit cleared,
which means sector lock down and sector write lock bits can be
set.
When this bit set, neither of the lock register bits can be written
to until the next power cycle.
0 Sector write lock 0 = Cleared (Default)
1 = Set
Volatile bit: the device always powers-up with this bit cleared,
which means that PROGRAM and ERASE operations in this sector
can be executed and sector content modified.
When this bit is set, PROGRAM and ERASE operations in this sec-
tor will not be executed.
Note: 1. Sector lock register bits 1:0 are written to by the WRITE LOCK REGISTER command. The
command will not execute unless the sector lock down bit is cleared.
Figure 11: READ LOCK REGISTER Command
MSB
DQ[0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
7 8 Cx
0
C
3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Extended
Dual
Quad
High-Z
DQ1
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
Don’t Care
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
For dual SPI protocol, Cx = 3 + ((A[MAX] + 1)/2).
For quad SPI protocol, Cx = 1 + ((A[MAX] + 1)/4).
WRITE LOCK REGISTER Command
To initiate the WRITE LOCK REGISTER command, the WRITE ENABLE command must
be executed to set the write enable latch bit to 1. S# is driven LOW and held LOW until
the eighth bit of the last data byte has been latched in, after which it must be driven
HIGH. The command code is input on DQn, followed by address bytes that point to a
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location in the sector, and then one data byte that contains the desired settings for lock
register bits 0 and 1.
When execution is complete, the write enable latch bit is cleared within tSHSL2 and no
error bits are set. Because lock register bits are volatile, change to the bits is immediate.
WRITE LOCK REGISTER can be executed when an ERASE SUSPEND operation is in ef-
fect. After the data is latched in, S# must be driven HIGH.
Figure 12: WRITE LOCK REGISTER Command
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN DIN
LSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN
3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN DIN
LSB
1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN
LSB
Extended
Dual
Quad
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
For dual SPI protocol, Cx = 3 + ((A[MAX] + 1)/2).
For quad SPI protocol, Cx = 1 + ((A[MAX] + 1)/4).
CLEAR FLAG STATUS REGISTER Command
To execute the CLEAR FLAG STATUS REGISTER command and clear the error bits
(erase, program, and protection), S# is driven LOW. For extended SPI protocol, the com-
mand code is input on DQ0. For dual SPI protocol, the command code is input on
DQ[1:0]. For quad SPI protocol, the command code is input on DQ[3:0]. The operation
is terminated by driving S# HIGH at any time.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
READ REGISTER and WRITE REGISTER Operations
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READ IDENTIFICATION Operations
READ ID and MULTIPLE I/O READ ID Commands
To execute the READ ID or MULTIPLE I/O READ ID commands, S# is driven LOW and
the command code is input on DQn. The device outputs the information shown in the
tables below. If an ERASE or PROGRAM cycle is in progress when the command is exe-
cuted, the command is not decoded and the command cycle in progress is not affected.
When S# is driven HIGH, the device goes to standby. The operation is terminated by
driving S# HIGH at any time during data output.
Table 20: Data/Address Lines for READ ID and MULTIPLE I/O READ ID Commands
Command Name Data In Data Out
Unique ID
is Output Extended Dual Quad
READ ID DQ0 DQ0 Yes Yes No No
MULTIPLE I/O READ ID DQ[3:0] DQ[1:0] No No Yes Yes
Note: 1. Yes in the protocol columns indicates that the command is supported and has the same
functionality and command sequence as other commands marked Yes.
Table 21: Read ID Data Out
Size
(Bytes) Name Content Value Assigned by
1Manufacturer ID 20h JEDEC
2Device ID
Memory Type BAh Manufacturer
Memory Capacity 21h (1Gb)
17 Unique ID
1 Byte: Length of data to follow 10h Factory
2 Bytes: Extended device ID and device
configuration information
ID and information such as uniform
architecture, and HOLD
or RESET functionality
14 Bytes: Customized factory data Optional
Note: 1. The 17 bytes of information in the unique ID is read by the READ ID command, but can-
not be read by the MULTIPLE I/O READ ID command.
Table 22: Extended Device ID, First Byte
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 51Bit 42Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Reserved Reserved 1 = Alternate BP
scheme
0 = Standard BP
scheme
Volatile configuration
register bit setting:
0 = Micron XIP
1 = Basic XIP
HOLD#/RESET#:
0 = HOLD
1 = RESET
Addressing:
0 = by byte
Architecture:
00 = Uniform
Notes: 1. For alternate BP scheme information, contact the factory.
2. For more information, contact the factory.
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Figure 13: READ ID and MULTIPLE I/O Read ID Commands
UID
Device
identification
Manufacturer
identification
High-Z
DQ1
MSB MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
LSB
7 8 15 16 32
31
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command
MSB
DOUT DOUT
LSB
Extended (READ ID)
Dual (MULTIPLE I/O READ ID )
Quad (MULTIPLE I/O READ ID )
Don’t Care
3 4 7815
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command
Device
identification
Manufacturer
identification
MSB MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
LSB
1 2 347
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command
Device
identification
Manufacturer
identification
MSB MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
LSB
Note: 1. The READ ID command is represented by the extended SPI protocol timing shown first.
The MULTIPLE I/O READ ID command is represented by the dual and quad SPI protocols
are shown below extended SPI protocol.
READ SERIAL FLASH DISCOVERY PARAMETER Command
To execute READ SERIAL FLASH DISCOVERY PARAMETER command, S# is driven
LOW. The command code is input on DQ0, followed by three address bytes and eight
dummy clock cycles (address is always 3 bytes, even if the device is configured to work
in 4-byte address mode). The device outputs the information starting from the specified
address. When the 2048-byte boundary is reached, the data output wraps to address 0 of
the serial Flash discovery parameter table. The operation is terminated by driving S#
HIGH at any time during data output.
The operation always executes in continuous mode so the read burst wrap setting in the
volatile configuration register does not apply.
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READ IDENTIFICATION Operations
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Table 23: Serial Flash Discovery Parameter Data Structure
Compliant with JEDEC standard JC-42.4 1775.03
Description
Address
(Byte Mode) Address (Bit) Data
Serial Flash discoverable parameters signature 00h 7:0 53h
01h 15:08 46h
02h 23:16 44h
03h 31:24 50h
Serial Flash discoverable parameters Minor revision 04h 7:0 00h
Major revision 05h 15:8 01h
Number of parameter headers 06h 7:0 00h
Reserved 07h 15:8 FFh
Parameter ID (0) JEDEC-defined parameter table 08h 7:0 00h
Parameter Minor revision 09h 15:8 00h
Major revision 0Ah 23:16 01h
Parameter length (DW) 0Bh 31:24 09h
Parameter table pointer 0Ch 7:0 30h
0Dh 15:8 00h
0Eh 23:16 00h
Reserved 0Fh 31:24 FFh
Table 24: Parameter ID
Description
Byte
Address Bits
512Mb
Data
Minimum block/sector erase sizes 30h 1:0 01b
Write granularity 2 1
WRITE ENABLE command required for writing to volatile status reg-
isters
3 0
WRITE ENABLE command selected for writing to volatile status regis-
ters
4 0
Reserved 7:5 111b
4KB ERASE command 31h 7:0 20h
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Table 24: Parameter ID (Continued)
Description
Byte
Address Bits
512Mb
Data
Supports DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ operation (single input address,
dual output)
32h 0 1
Number of address bytes used (3-byte or 4-byte) for array READ,
WRITE, and ERASE commands
2:1 01b
Supports double transfer rate clocking 3 1
Supports DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ operation (dual input ad-
dress, dual output)
4 1
Supports QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ operation (quad input
address, quad output)
5 1
Supports QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ operation (single input address,
quad output)
6 1
Reserved 7 1
Reserved 33h 7:0 FFh
Flash size (bits) 34h 7:0 FFh
35h 7:0 FFh
36h 7:0 FFh
37h 7:0 3Fh
Number of dummy clock cycles required before valid output from
QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ operation
38h 4:0 01001b
Number of XIP confirmation bits for QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST
READ operation
7:5 001b
Command code for QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ operation 39h 7:0 EBh
Number of dummy clock cycles required before valid output from
QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ operation
3Ah 4:0 00111b
Number of XIP confirmation bits for QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ op-
eration
7:5 001b
Command code for QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ operation 3Bh 7:0 6Bh
Number of dummy clock cycles required before valid output from
DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ operation
3Ch 4:0 00111b
Number of XIP confirmation bits for DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ oper-
ation
7:5 001b
Command code for DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ operation 3Dh 7:0 3Bh
Number of dummy clock cycles required before valid output from
DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ operation
3Eh 4:0 00111b
Number of XIP confirmation bits for DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST
READ
7:5 001b
Command code for DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ operation 3Fh 7:0 BBh
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Table 24: Parameter ID (Continued)
Description
Byte
Address Bits
512Mb
Data
Supports FAST READ operation in dual SPI protocol 40h 0 1
Reserved 3:1 111b
Supports FAST READ operation in quad SPI protocol 4 1
Reserved 7:5 111b
Reserved 43:41h FFFFFFh FFFFFFh
Reserved 45:44h FFFFh FFFFh
Number of dummy clock cycles required before valid output from
FAST READ operation in dual SPI protocol
46h 4:0 00111b
Number of XIP confirmation bits for FAST READ operation in dual SPI
protocol
7:5 001b
Command code for FAST READ operation in dual SPI protocol 47h 7:0 BBh
Reserved 49:48h FFFFh FFFFh
Number of dummy clock cycles required before valid output from
FAST READ operation in quad SPI protocol
4Ah 4:0 01001b
Number of XIP confirmation bits for FAST READ operation in quad
SPI protocol
7:5 001b
Command code for FAST READ operation in quad SPI protocol 4Bh 7:0 EBh
Sector type 1 size (4k) 4Ch 7:0 0Ch
Sector type 1 command code (4k) 4Dh 7:0 20h
Sector type 2 size (64KB) 4Eh 7:0 10h
Sector type 2 command code 64KB) 4Fh 7:0 D8h
Sector type 3 size (not present) 50h 7:0 00h
Sector type 3 size (not present) 51h 7:0 00h
Sector type 4 size (not present) 52h 7:0 00h
Sector type 4 size (not present) 53h 7:0 00h
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READ MEMORY Operations
The device supports default reading and writing to an A[MAX:MIN] of A[23:0] (3-byte
address).
Reading and writing to an A[MAX:MIN] of A[31:0] (4-byte address) is also supported. Se-
lection of the 3-byte or 4-byte address range can be enabled in two ways: through the
nonvolatile configuration register or through the ENABLE 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE/
EXIT 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE commands. Further details for these settings and com-
mands are in the respective register and command sections of the data sheet.
After any READ command is executed, the device will output data from the selected ad-
dress in the die. After a die boundary is reached, the device will start reading again from
the beginning of the same 256Mb die.
A complete device reading is completed by executing READ four times.
3-Byte Address
To execute READ MEMORY commands, S# is driven LOW. The command code is input
on DQn, followed by input on DQn of three address bytes. Each address bit is latched in
during the rising edge of the clock. The addressed byte can be at any location, and the
address automatically increments to the next address after each byte of data is shifted
out; therefore, a die can be read with a single command. The operation is terminated by
driving S# HIGH at any time during data output.
Table 25: Command/Address/Data Lines for READ MEMORY Commands
Note 1 applies to entire table
Command Name
READ
FAST
READ
DUAL OUTPUT
FAST READ
DUAL
INPUT/OUTPUT
FAST READ
QUAD OUTPUT
FAST READ
QUAD
INPUT/OUTPUT
FAST READ
STR Mode 03 0B 3B BB 6B EB
DTR Mode 0D 3D BD 6D ED
Extended SPI Protocol
Supported Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Command Input DQ0 DQ0 DQ0 DQ0 DQ0 DQ0
Address Input DQ0 DQ0 DQ0 DQ[1:0] DQ0 DQ[3:0]
Data Output DQ1 DQ1 DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0]
Dual SPI Protocol
Supported No Yes Yes Yes No No
Command Input DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0]
Address Input DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0]
Data Output DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0]
Quad SPI Protocol
Supported No Yes No No Yes Yes
Command Input DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0]
Address Input DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0]
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READ MEMORY Operations
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Table 25: Command/Address/Data Lines for READ MEMORY Commands (Continued)
Note 1 applies to entire table
Command Name
READ
FAST
READ
DUAL OUTPUT
FAST READ
DUAL
INPUT/OUTPUT
FAST READ
QUAD OUTPUT
FAST READ
QUAD
INPUT/OUTPUT
FAST READ
STR Mode 03 0B 3B BB 6B EB
DTR Mode 0D 3D BD 6D ED
Data Output DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0]
Notes: 1. Yes in the "Supported' row for each protocol indicates that the command in that col-
umn is supported; when supported, a command's functionality is identical for the entire
column regardless of the protocol. For example, a FAST READ functions the same for all
three protocols even though its data is input/output differently depending on the pro-
tocol.
2. FAST READ is similar to READ, but requires dummy clock cycles following the address
bytes and can operate at a higher frequency (fC).
4-Byte Address
To execute 4-byte READ MEMORY commands, S# is driven LOW. The command code is
input on DQn, followed by input on DQn of four address bytes. Each address bit is
latched in during the rising edge of the clock. The addressed byte can be at any location,
and the address automatically increments to the next address after each byte of data is
shifted out; therefore, a die can be read with a single command. The operation is termi-
nated by driving S# HIGH at any time during data output.
Table 26: Command/Address/Data Lines for READ MEMORY Commands – 4-Byte Address
Notes 1 and 2 apply to entire table
Command Name (4-Byte Address)
READ
FAST
READ
DUAL OUTPUT
FAST READ
DUAL
INPUT/OUTPUT
FAST READ
QUAD OUTPUT
FAST READ
QUAD
INPUT/OUTPUT
FAST READ
STR Mode 03/13 0B/0C 3B/3C BB/BC 6B/6C EB/EC
DTR Mode 0D 3D BD 6D ED
Extended SPI Protocol
Supported Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Command Input DQ0 DQ0 DQ0 DQ0 DQ0 DQ0
Address Input DQ0 DQ0 DQ0 DQ[1:0] DQ0 DQ[3:0]
Data Output DQ1 DQ1 DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0]
Dual SPI Protocol
Supported No Yes Yes Yes No No
Command Input DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0]
Address Input DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0]
Data Output DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0]
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READ MEMORY Operations
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Table 26: Command/Address/Data Lines for READ MEMORY Commands – 4-Byte Address (Contin-
ued)
Notes 1 and 2 apply to entire table
Command Name (4-Byte Address)
READ
FAST
READ
DUAL OUTPUT
FAST READ
DUAL
INPUT/OUTPUT
FAST READ
QUAD OUTPUT
FAST READ
QUAD
INPUT/OUTPUT
FAST READ
STR Mode 03/13 0B/0C 3B/3C BB/BC 6B/6C EB/EC
DTR Mode 0D 3D BD 6D ED
Quad SPI Protocol
Supported No Yes No No Yes Yes
Command Input DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0]
Address Input DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0]
Data Output DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0]
Notes: 1. Yes in the "Supported' row for each protocol indicates that the command in that col-
umn is supported; when supported, a command's functionality is identical for the entire
column regardless of the protocol. For example, a FAST READ functions the same for all
three protocols even though its data is input/output differently depending on the pro-
tocol.
2. Command codes 13, 0C, 3C, BC, 6C, and EC do not need to be set up in the addressing
mode; they will work directly in 4-byte addressing mode.
3. A 4-BYTE FAST READ command is similar to 4-BYTE READ operation, but requires dum-
my clock cycles following the address bytes and can operate at a higher frequency (fC).
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Figure 14: READ Command
Don’t Care
MSB
DQ[0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
7 8 Cx
0
C
Extended
High-Z
DQ1
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
Note: 1. Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
READ MEMORY Operations Timing – Single Transfer Rate
Figure 15: FAST READ Command
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Dummy cycles
1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Dummy cycles
Extended
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
Dummy cycles
Dual
Quad
DQ1 High-Z
Don’t Care
Note: 1. For extended protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
For dual protocol, Cx = 3 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
For quad protocol, Cx = 1 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
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READ MEMORY Operations
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Figure 16: DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ Command
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command DOUT
LSB
DQ1 DOUT
A[MAX]
High-Z
A[MIN]
DOUT
MSB
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
Dummy cycles
DQ[1:0]
Dual
Extended
3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Dummy cycles
Notes: 1. Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
2. Shown here is the DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the extended SPI protocol. The
dual timing shown for the FAST READ command is the equivalent of the DUAL OUTPUT
FAST READ timing for the dual SPI protocol.
Figure 17: DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ Command
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command DOUT
LSB
DQ1 DOUT
High-Z
A[MIN]
DOUT
MSB
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
A[MAX]
Dummy cycles
3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Dummy cycles
Dual
Extended
Notes: 1. Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
2. Shown here is the DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the extended SPI proto-
col. The dual timing shown for the FAST READ command is the equivalent of the DUAL
INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the dual SPI protocol.
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READ MEMORY Operations
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Figure 18: QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ Command
Dummy cycles
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command DOUT
LSB
DQ[2:1] DOUT
A[MAX]
High-Z
A[MIN]
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DQ3 DOUT
‘1’
MSB
DOUT DOUT
1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Dummy cycles
Quad
Extended
Notes: 1. Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
2. Shown here is the QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the extended SPI protocol. The
quad timing shown for the FAST READ command is the equivalent of the QUAD OUT-
PUT FAST READ timing for the quad SPI protocol.
Figure 19: QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ Command
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Dummy cycles
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command DOUT
LSB
DQ[2:1] DOUT
High-Z
A[MIN]
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DQ3 DOUT
‘1’
MSB
DOUT DOUT
A[MAX]
1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Dummy cycles
Quad
Extended
Notes: 1. Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
2. Shown here is the QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the extended SPI proto-
col. The quad timing shown for the FAST READ command is the equivalent of the QUAD
INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the quad SPI protocol.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
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READ MEMORY Operations Timing – Double Transfer Rate
Figure 20: FAST READ Command – DTR
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
LSB
Dummy cycles
1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
LSB
Dummy cycles
Extended
MSB
LSB
Dummy cycles
Dual
Quad
DQ1 High-Z
Don’t Care
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
Note: 1. For extended protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
For dual protocol, Cx = 3 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
For quad protocol, Cx = 1 + (A[MAX] + 1)/8.
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Figure 21: DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ Command – DTR
7 8 Cx
0
C
DQ0
LSB
DQ1
Extended
A[MAX]
High-Z
A[MIN]
MSB
Dummy cycles
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
MSB
LSB
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command
MSB
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
Dummy cycles
Dual
Notes: 1. Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
2. Shown here is the DUAL OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the extended SPI protocol. The
dual timing shown for the FAST READ command is the equivalent of the DUAL OUTPUT
FAST READ timing for the dual SPI protocol.
Figure 22: DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ Command – DTR
C
DQ0
DQ1
7 8 Cx
0
MSB
LSB
Command DOUT
LSB
DOUT
High-Z
A[MIN]
DOUT
MSB
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
DOUT
A[MAX]
Dummy cycles
Dual
C
DQ[1:0]
3 4 Cx
0
MSB
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
LSB
Dummy cycles
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
Extended
Notes: 1. Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
2. Shown here is the DUAL INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the extended SPI proto-
col. The dual timing shown for the FAST READ command is the equivalent of the DUAL
INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the dual SPI protocol.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
READ MEMORY Operations
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Figure 23: QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ Command – DTR
C
DQ0
DQ[2:1]
DQ3
Dummy cycles
7 8 Cx
0
MSB
LSB
Command
LSB
A[MAX]
High-Z
A[MIN]
‘1’
MSB
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT
C
DQ[3:0]
Quad
Extended
1 2 Cx
0
MSB
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
LSB
Dummy cycles
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT
Notes: 1. Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
2. Shown here is the QUAD OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the extended SPI protocol. The
quad timing shown for the FAST READ command is the equivalent of the QUAD OUT-
PUT FAST READ timing for the quad SPI protocol.
Figure 24: QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ Command – DTR
C
DQ0
DQ[2:1]
Extended
DQ3
Dummy cycles
7 8 Cx
0
MSB
LSB
Command
LSB
High-Z
A[MIN]
‘1’
MSB
A[MAX]
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT
C
DQ[3:0]
Quad 1 2 Cx
0
MSB
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
LSB
Dummy cycles
DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT
Notes: 1. Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1)/8.
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2. Shown here is the QUAD INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the extended SPI proto-
col. The quad timing shown for the FAST READ command is the equivalent of the QUAD
INPUT/OUTPUT FAST READ timing for the quad SPI protocol.
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PROGRAM Operations
PROGRAM commands are initiated by first executing the WRITE ENABLE command to
set the write enable latch bit to 1. S# is then driven LOW and held LOW until the eighth
bit of the last data byte has been latched in, after which it must be driven HIGH. The
command code is input on DQ0, followed by input on DQ[n] of address bytes and at
least one data byte. Each address bit is latched in during the rising edge of the clock.
When S# is driven HIGH, the operation, which is self-timed, is initiated; its duration is
tPP.
If the bits of the least significant address, which is the starting address, are not all zero,
all data transmitted beyond the end of the current page is programmed from the start-
ing address of the same page. If the number of bytes sent to the device exceed the maxi-
mum page size, previously latched data is discarded and only the last maximum page-
size number of data bytes are guaranteed to be programmed correctly within the same
page. If the number of bytes sent to the device is less than the maximum page size, they
are correctly programmed at the specified addresses without any effect on the other
bytes of the same page.
When the operation is in progress, the program or erase controller bit of the flag status
register is set to 0. The write enable latch bit is cleared to 0, whether the operation is
successful or not. The status register and flag status register can be polled for the opera-
tion status. The operation is considered complete after bit 7 of the flag status register
outputs 1 with at least one byte output. When the operation completes, the program or
erase controller bit is cleared to 1.
If the operation times out, the write enable latch bit is reset and the program fail bit is
set to 1. If S# is not driven HIGH, the command is not executed, flag status register error
bits are not set, and the write enable latch remains set to 1. When a command is applied
to a protected sector, the command is not executed, the write enable latch bit remains
set to 1, and flag status register bits 1 and 4 are set.
Note that the flag status register must be polled even if operation times out.
Table 27: Data/Address Lines for PROGRAM Commands
Note 1 applies to entire table
Command Name Data In Address In Extended Dual Quad
PAGE PROGRAM DQ0 DQ0 Yes Yes Yes
DUAL INPUT FAST PROGRAM DQ[1:0] DQ0 Yes Yes No
EXTENDED DUAL INPUT
FAST PROGRAM
DQ[1:0] DQ[1:0] Yes Yes No
QUAD INPUT FAST PROGRAM DQ[3:0] DQ0 Yes No Yes
EXTENDED QUAD INPUT
FAST PROGRAM
DQ[3:0] DQ[3:0] Yes No Yes
Note: 1. Yes in the protocol columns indicates that the command is supported and has the same
functionality and command sequence as other commands marked Yes.
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Figure 25: PAGE PROGRAM Command
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN DIN
LSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN
3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN DIN
LSB
1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN
LSB
Extended
Dual
Quad
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
For dual SPI protocol, Cx = 3 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
For quad SPI protocol, Cx = 1 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
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Figure 26: DUAL INPUT FAST PROGRAM Command
Extended
Dual 3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command DIN
LSB
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command DIN
LSB
DQ1 DIN
A[MAX]
High-Z
A[MIN]
DIN
MSB
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
For dual SPI protocol, Cx = 3 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
Figure 27: EXTENDED DUAL INPUT FAST PROGRAM Command
Extended
Dual 3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[1:0]
LSB
Command DIN
LSB
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command DIN
LSB
DQ1 DIN
High-Z
A[MIN]
A[MAX]
DIN
MSB
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
For dual SPI protocol, Cx = 3 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
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Figure 28: QUAD INPUT FAST PROGRAM Command
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command DIN
LSB
DQ[3:1] DIN
A[MAX]
High-Z
A[MIN]
DIN
MSB
DIN
DIN
DIN
Extended
Quad 1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command DIN
LSB
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
For quad SPI protocol, Cx = 1 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
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Figure 29: EXTENDED QUAD INPUT FAST PROGRAM Command
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command DIN
LSB
DQ[2:1] DIN
High-Z
A[MIN]
A[MAX]
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DQ3 DIN
‘1’
MSB
DIN DIN
Extended
Quad 1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ[3:0]
LSB
Command DIN
LSB
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
For quad SPI protocol, Cx = 1 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
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WRITE Operations
WRITE ENABLE Command
The WRITE ENABLE operation sets the write enable latch bit. To execute a WRITE ENA-
BLE command, S# is driven LOW and held LOW until the eighth bit of the command
code has been latched in, after which it must be driven HIGH. The command code is
input on DQ0 for extended SPI protocol, on DQ[1:0] for dual SPI protocol, and on
DQ[3:0] for quad SPI protocol.
The write enable latch bit must be set before every PROGRAM, ERASE, WRITE, ENTER
4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE, and EXIT 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE command. If S# is not
driven HIGH after the command code has been latched in, the command is not execu-
ted, flag status register error bits are not set, and the write enable latch remains cleared
to its default setting of 0.
WRITE DISABLE Command
The WRITE DISABLE operation clears the write enable latch bit. To execute a WRITE
DISABLE command, S# is driven LOW and held LOW until the eighth bit of the com-
mand code has been latched in, after which it must be driven HIGH. The command
code is input on DQ0 for extended SPI protocol, on DQ[1:0] for dual SPI protocol, and
on DQ[3:0] for quad SPI protocol.
If S# is not driven HIGH after the command code has been latched in, the command is
not executed, flag status register error bits are not set, and the write enable latch re-
mains set to 1.
Note: In case of a protection error, write disable will not clear the write enable latch. In
this situation, a CLEAR FLAG STATUS REGISTER command must be issued to clear
both flags.
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Figure 30: WRITE ENABLE and WRITE DISABLE Command Sequence
DQ0
MSB
LSB
Dual
Don’t Care
Command Bits
DQ0
01 2 4 53 76
C
Extended
High-Z
DQ1
MSB
LSB
0 0 0 0 0 011
Command Bits
S#
S#
0 0 1 0
MSB
1
0
C
LSB
DQ1
DQ2
Quad
Command Bits
S#
0
0
DQ3 0 0
DQ0 0 0
1
1
DQ1 0 0 0 1
1 2
0
C
3
Note: 1. Shown here is the WRITE ENABLE command code, which is 06h or 0000 0110 binary. The
WRITE DISABLE command sequence is identical, except the WRITE DISABLE command
code is 04h or 0000 0100 binary.
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ERASE Operations
When the operation is in progress, the program or erase controller bit of the flag status
register is set to 0. The flag status register must be polled for the operation status. When
the operation completes, that bit is cleared to 1.
Note that the flag status register must be polled even if operation times out.
SUBSECTOR ERASE Command
To execute the SUBSECTOR ERASE command (and set the selected subsector bits to
FFh), the WRITE ENABLE command must be issued to set the write enable latch bit to
1. S# is driven LOW and held LOW until the eighth bit of the last data byte has been
latched in, after which it must be driven HIGH. The command code is input on DQ0,
followed by address bytes; any address within the subsector is valid. Each address bit is
latched in during the rising edge of the clock. When S# is driven HIGH, the operation,
which is self-timed, is initiated; its duration is tSSE. The operation can be suspended
and resumed by the PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND and PROGRAM/ERASE RESUME
commands, respectively.
If the write enable latch bit is not set, the device ignores the SUBSECTOR ERASE com-
mand and no error bits are set to indicate operation failure.
When the operation is in progress, the program or erase controller bit is set to 0. The
write enable latch bit is cleared to 0, whether the operation is successful or not. The sta-
tus register and flag status register can be polled for the operation status. The operation
is considered complete once bit 7 of the flag status register outputs 1 with at least one
byte output. When the operation completes, the program or erase controller bit is
cleared to 1.
If the operation times out, the write enable latch bit is reset and the erase error bit is set
to 1. If S# is not driven HIGH, the command is not executed, flag status register error
bits are not set, and the write enable latch remains set to 1. When a command is applied
to a protected subsector, the command is not executed. Instead, the write enable latch
bit remains set to 1, and flag status register bits 1 and 5 are set.
SECTOR ERASE Command
To execute the SECTOR ERASE command (and set selected sector bits to FFh), the
WRITE ENABLE command must be issued to set the write enable latch bit to 1. S# is
driven LOW and held LOW until the eighth bit of the last data byte has been latched in,
after which it must be driven HIGH. The command code is input on DQ0, followed by
address bytes; any address within the sector is valid. Each address bit is latched in dur-
ing the rising edge of the clock. When S# is driven HIGH, the operation, which is self-
timed, is initiated; its duration is tSE. The operation can be suspended and resumed by
the PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND and PROGRAM/ERASE RESUME commands, respec-
tively.
If the write enable latch bit is not set, the device ignores the SECTOR ERASE command
and no error bits are set to indicate operation failure.
When the operation is in progress, the program or erase controller bit is set to 0. The
write enable latch bit is cleared to 0, whether the operation is successful or not. The sta-
tus register and flag status register can be polled for the operation status. The operation
is considered complete once bit 7 of the flag status register outputs 1 with at least one
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byte output. When the operation completes, the program or erase controller bit is
cleared to 1.
If the operation times out, the write enable latch bit is reset and erase error bit is set to
1. If S# is not driven HIGH, the command is not executed, flag status register error bits
are not set, and the write enable latch remains set to 1. When a command is applied to a
protected sector, the command is not executed. Instead, the write enable latch bit re-
mains set to 1, and flag status register bits 1 and 5 are set.
Figure 31: SUBSECTOR and SECTOR ERASE Command
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0[1:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0[3:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
Extended
Dual
Quad
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
For dual SPI protocol, Cx = 3 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
For quad SPI protocol, Cx = 1 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
DIE ERASE Command
To initiate the DIE ERASE command, the WRITE ENABLE command must be issued to
set the write enable latch bit to 1. S# is driven LOW and held LOW until the eighth bit of
the last data byte has been latched in, after which it must be driven HIGH. The com-
mand code is input on DQ0, followed by address bytes; any address within the single
256Mb die is valid. Each address bit is latched in during the rising edge of the clock.
When S# is driven HIGH, the operation, which is self-timed, is initiated; its duration is
tDSE.
If the write enable latch bit is not set, the device ignores the DIE ERASE command and
no error bits are set to indicate operation failure.
When the operation is in progress, the program or erase controller bit is set to 0. The
write enable latch bit is cleared to 0, whether the operation is successful or not. The sta-
tus register and flag status register can be polled for the operation status. The operation
is considered complete once bit 7 of the flag status register outputs 1 with at least one
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byte output. When the operation completes, the program or erase controller bit is
cleared to 1.
The command is not executed if any sector is locked. Instead, the write enable latch bit
remains set to 1, and flag status register bits 1 and 5 are set.
Figure 32: DIE ERASE Command
7 8 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
3 4 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0[1:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
1 2 Cx
0
C
MSB
DQ0[3:0]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
Extended
Dual
Quad
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
For dual SPI protocol, Cx = 3 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
For quad SPI protocol, Cx = 1 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND Command
To initiate the PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND command, S# is driven LOW. The com-
mand code is input on DQ0. The operation is terminated by the PROGRAM/ERASE RE-
SUME command.
PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND command enables the memory controller to interrupt
and suspend an array PROGRAM or ERASE operation within the program/erase latency.
If a SUSPEND command is issued during a PROGRAM operation, then the flag status
register bit 2 is set to 1. After erase/program latency time, the flag status register bit 7 is
also set to 1, but the device is considered in suspended state once bit 7 of the flag status
register outputs 1 with at least one byte output. In the suspended state, the device is
waiting for any operation. (See the Operations Allowed/Disallowed During Device
States table.)
If a SUSPEND command is issued during an ERASE operation, then the flag status regis-
ter bit 6 is set to 1. After erase/program latency time, the flag status register bit 7 is also
set to 1, but the device is considered in suspended state once bit 7 of the flag status reg-
ister outputs 1 with at least one byte output. In the suspended state, the device is wait-
ing for any operation. (See the Operations Allowed/Disallowed During Device States ta-
ble.)
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If the time remaining to complete the operation is less than the suspend latency, the de-
vice completes the operation and clears the flag status register bits 2 or 6, as applicable.
Because the suspend state is volatile, if there is a power cycle, the suspend state infor-
mation is lost and the flag status register powers up as 80h.
During an ERASE SUSPEND operation, a PROGRAM or READ operation is possible in
any sector except the one in a suspended state. Reading from a sector that is in a sus-
pended state will output indeterminate data. The device ignores a PROGRAM com-
mand to a sector that is in an erase suspend state; it also sets the flag status register bit 4
to 1, program failure/protection error, and leaves the write enable latch bit unchanged.
The commands allowed during an erase suspend state are shown in the Operations Al-
lowed/Disallowed During Device States table. When the ERASE resumes, it does not
check the new lock status of the WRITE LOCK REGISTER command.
During a PROGRAM SUSPEND operation, a READ operation is possible in any page ex-
cept the one in a suspended state. Reading from a page that is in a suspended state will
output indeterminate data. The commands allowed during a program suspend state in-
clude the WRITE VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command and the WRITE
ENHANCED VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command.
It is possible to nest a PROGRAM/ERASE SUSPEND operation inside a PROGRAM/
ERASE SUSPEND operation just once. Issue an ERASE command and suspend it. Then
issue a PROGRAM command and suspend it also. With the two operations suspended,
the next PROGRAM/ERASE RESUME command resumes the latter operation, and a sec-
ond PROGRAM/ERASE RESUME command resumes the former (or first) operation.
Table 28: Suspend Parameters
Parameter Condition Typ Max Units Notes
Erase to suspend Sector erase or erase resume to erase suspend 700 µs 1
Program to suspend Program resume to program suspend 5 µs 1
Subsector erase to sus-
pend
Subsector erase or subsector erase resume to erase sus-
pend
50 µs 1
Suspend latency Program 7 µs 2
Suspend latency Subsector erase 15 µs 2
Suspend latency Erase 15 µs 3
Notes: 1. Timing is not internally controlled.
2. Any READ command accepted.
3. Any command except the following are accepted: SECTOR, SUBSECTOR, or DIE ERASE;
WRITE STATUS REGISTER; WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER; and PRO-
GRAM OTP.
Table 29: Operations Allowed/Disallowed During Device States
Note 1 applies to entire table
Operation
Standby
State
Program or
Erase State
Subsector Erase Suspend or
Program Suspend State
Erase Suspend
State Notes
READ Yes No Yes Yes 2
PROGRAM Yes No No Yes/No 3
ERASE Yes No No No 4
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Table 29: Operations Allowed/Disallowed During Device States (Continued)
Note 1 applies to entire table
Operation
Standby
State
Program or
Erase State
Subsector Erase Suspend or
Program Suspend State
Erase Suspend
State Notes
WRITE Yes No No No 5
WRITE Yes No Yes Yes 6
READ Yes Yes Yes Yes 7
SUSPEND No Yes No No 8
Notes: 1. The device can be in only one state at a time. Depending on the state of the device,
some operations are allowed (Yes) and others are not (No). For example, when the de-
vice is in the standby state, all operations except SUSPEND are allowed in any sector. For
all device states except the erase suspend state, if an operation is allowed or disallowed
in one sector, it is allowed or disallowed in all other sectors. In the erase suspend state, a
PROGRAM operation is allowed in any sector except the one in which an ERASE opera-
tion has been suspended.
2. All READ operations except READ STATUS REGISTER and READ FLAG REGISTER. When is-
sued to a sector or subsector that is simultaneously in an erase suspend state, the READ
operation is accepted, but the data output is not guaranteed until the erase has comple-
ted.
3. All PROGRAM operations except PROGRAM OTP. In the erase suspend state, a PROGRAM
operation is allowed in any sector (Yes) except the sector (No) in which an ERASE opera-
tion has been suspended.
4. Applies to the SECTOR ERASE or SUBSECTOR ERASE operation.
5. Applies to the following operations: WRITE STATUS REGISTER, WRITE NONVOLATILE
CONFIGURATION REGISTER, PROGRAM OTP, and DIE ERASE.
6. Applies to the WRITE VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER, WRITE ENHANCED VOLA-
TILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER, WRITE ENABLE, WRITE DISABLE, CLEAR FLAG STATUS
REGISTER, WRITE EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER, ENTER 4-BYTE EXTENDED ADDRESS
REGISTER, EXIT 4-BYTE EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER, or WRITE LOCK REGISTER opera-
tion.
7. Applies to the READ STATUS REGISTER or READ FLAG STATUS REGISTER operation.
8. Applies to the PROGRAM SUSPEND or ERASE SUSPEND operation.
PROGRAM/ERASE RESUME Command
To initiate the PROGRAM/ERASE RESUME command, S# is driven LOW. The command
code is input on DQ0. The operation is terminated by driving S# HIGH.
When this command is executed, the status register write in progress bit is set to 1, and
the flag status register program erase controller bit is set to 0. This command is ignored
if the device is not in a suspended state.
When the operation is in progress, the program or erase controller bit of the flag status
register is set to 0. The flag status register must be polled for the operation status. When
the operation completes, that bit is cleared to 1. Note that the flag status register must
be polled even if operation times out.
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RESET Operations
Table 30: Reset Command Set
Command Command Code (Binary) Command Code (Hex) Address Bytes
RESET ENABLE 0110 0110 66 0
RESET MEMORY 1001 1001 99 0
RESET ENABLE and RESET MEMORY Command
To reset the device, the RESET ENABLE command must be followed by the RESET
MEMORY command. To execute each command, S# is driven LOW. The command code
is input on DQ0. A minimum de-selection time of tSHSL2 must come between the RE-
SET ENABLE and RESET MEMORY commands or a reset is not guaranteed. When these
two commands are executed and S# is driven HIGH, the device enters a power-on reset
condition. A time of tSHSL3 is required before the device can be re-selected by driving
S# LOW. It is recommended that the device exit XIP mode before executing these two
commands to initiate a reset.
If a reset is initiated while a WRITE, PROGRAM, or ERASE operation is in progress or
suspended, the operation is aborted and data may be corrupted.
Figure 33: RESET ENABLE and RESET MEMORY Command
C
S#
DQ0
01234567 01234567
Reset enable Reset memory
Note: 1. The number of lines and rate for transmission varies with extended, dual, or quad SPI.
RESET Conditions
All volatile lock bits, the volatile configuration register, the enhanced volatile configura-
tion register, and the extended address register are reset to the power-on reset default
condition. The power-on reset condition depends on settings in the nonvolatile config-
uration register.
Reset is effective once bit 7 of the flag status register outputs 1 with at least one byte
output. A RESET ENABLE command is not accepted in the cases of WRITE STATUS
REGISTER and WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER operations.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
RESET Operations
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ONE-TIME PROGRAMMABLE Operations
READ OTP ARRAY Command
To initiate a READ OTP ARRAY command, S# is driven LOW. The command code is in-
put on DQ0/DQ4, followed by address bytes and dummy clock cycles. Each address bit
is latched in during the rising edge of C. Data is shifted out on DQ1/DQ5, beginning
from the specified address and at a maximum frequency of fC (MAX) on the falling edge
of the clock. The address increments automatically to the next address after each byte of
data is shifted out. There is no rollover mechanism; therefore, if read continuously, after
location 0x40, the device continues to output data at location 0x40. The operation is ter-
minated by driving S# HIGH at any time during data output.
Figure 34: READ OTP Command
7 8 Cx
0
MSB
DQ0/DQ4
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
3 4 Cx
0
MSB
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Dummy cycles
1 2 Cx
0
MSB
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
Dummy cycles
Extended
MSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
LSB
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
Dummy cycles
Dual
Quad
High-Z
Don’t Care
C, C_1, C_2
C, C_1, C_2
C, C_1, C_2
DQ1/DQ5
DQ[1:0]/DQ[5:4]
DQ[3:0]/DQ[7:4]
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
For dual SPI protocol, Cx = 3 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
For quad SPI protocol, Cx = 1 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
PROGRAM OTP ARRAY Command
To initiate the PROGRAM OTP ARRAY command, the WRITE ENABLE command must
be issued to set the write enable latch bit to 1; otherwise, the PROGRAM OTP ARRAY
command is ignored and flag status register bits are not set. S# is driven LOW and held
LOW until the eighth bit of the last data byte has been latched in, after which it must be
driven HIGH. The command code is input on DQ0/DQ4, followed by address bytes and
at least one data byte. Each address bit is latched in during the rising edge of the clock.
When S# is driven HIGH, the operation, which is self-timed, is initiated; its duration is
tPOTP. There is no rollover mechanism; therefore, after a maximum of 65 bytes are
latched in the subsequent bytes are discarded.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
ONE-TIME PROGRAMMABLE Operations
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PROGRAM OTP ARRAY programs, at most, 64 bytes to the OTP memory area and one
OTP control byte. When the operation is in progress, the write in progress bit is set to 1.
The write enable latch bit is cleared to 0, whether the operation is successful or not, and
the status register and flag status register can be polled for the operation status. When
the operation completes, the write in progress bit is cleared to 0.
If the operation times out, the write enable latch bit is reset and the program fail bit is
set to 1. If S# is not driven HIGH, the command is not executed, flag status register error
bits are not set, and the write enable latch remains set to 1. The operation is considered
complete once bit 7 of the flag status register outputs 1 with at least one byte output.
The OTP control byte (byte 64) is used to permanently lock the OTP memory array.
Table 31: OTP Control Byte (Byte 64)
Bit Name Settings Description
0 OTP control byte 0 = Locked
1 = Unlocked (Default)
Used to permanently lock the 64-byte OTP array. When bit 0 = 1,
the 64-byte OTP array can be programmed. When bit 0 = 0, the
64-byte OTP array is read only.
Once bit 0 has been programmed to 0, it can no longer be
changed to 1. Program OTP array is ignored, the write enable
latch bit remains set, and flag status register bits 1 and 4 are set.
Figure 35: PROGRAM OTP Command
7 8 Cx
0
C, C_1, C_2
C, C_1, C_2
MSB
DQ0/DQ4
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN DIN
LSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN
3 4 Cx
0
MSB
DQ[1:0]/DQ[5:4]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN DIN DIN
LSB
1 2 Cx
0
MSB
DQ[3:0]/DQ[7:4]
LSB
Command
A[MAX]
A[MIN]
MSB
DIN DIN DIN
LSB
Extended
Dual
Quad
C, C_1, C_2
Note: 1. For extended SPI protocol, Cx = 7 + (A[MAX] + 1).
For dual SPI protocol, Cx = 3 + (A[MAX] + 1)/2.
For quad SPI protocol, Cx = 1 + (A[MAX] + 1)/4.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
ONE-TIME PROGRAMMABLE Operations
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ADDRESS MODE Operations – Enter and Exit 4-Byte Address Mode
ENTER or EXIT 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE Command
Both ENTER 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE and EXIT 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE commands
share the same requirements.
To enter or exit the 4-byte address mode, the WRITE ENABLE command must be execu-
ted to set the write enable latch bit to 1. S# must be driven LOW. The command must be
input on DQn. The effect of the command is immediate; after the command has been
executed, the write enable latch bit is cleared to 0.
The default address mode is three bytes, and the device returns to the default upon exit-
ing the 4-byte address mode.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
ADDRESS MODE Operations – Enter and Exit 4-Byte Address
Mode
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XIP Mode
Execute-in-place (XIP) mode allows the memory to be read by sending an address to the
device and then receiving the data on one, two, or four pins in parallel, depending on
the customer requirements. XIP mode offers maximum flexibility to the application,
saves instruction overhead, and reduces random access time.
Activate or Terminate XIP Using Volatile Configuration Register
Applications that boot in SPI and must switch to XIP use the volatile configuration reg-
ister. XIP provides faster memory READ operations by requiring only an address to exe-
cute, rather than a command code and an address.
To activate XIP requires two steps. First, enable XIP by setting volatile configuration reg-
ister bit 3 to 0. Next, drive the XIP confirmation bit to 0 during the next FAST READ op-
eration. XIP is then active. Once in XIP, any command that occurs after S# is toggled re-
quires only address bits to execute; a command code is not necessary, and device oper-
ations use the SPI protocol that is enabled. XIP is terminated by driving the XIP confir-
mation bit to 1. The device automatically resets volatile configuration register bit 3 to 1.
Note: For devices with basic XIP, indicated by a part number feature set digit of 2 or 4, it
is not necessary to set the volatile configuration register bit 3 to 0 to enable XIP. Instead,
it is enabled by setting the XIP confirmation bit to 0 during the first dummy clock cycle
after any FAST READ command.
Activate or Terminate XIP Using Nonvolatile Configuration Register
Applications that must boot directly in XIP use the nonvolatile configuration register. To
enable a device to power-up in XIP using the nonvolatile configuration register, set non-
volatile configuration register bits [11:9]. Settings vary according to protocol, as ex-
plained in the Nonvolatile Configuration Register section. Because the device boots di-
rectly in XIP, after the power cycle, no command code is necessary. XIP is terminated by
driving the XIP confirmation bit to 1.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
XIP Mode
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Figure 36: XIP Mode Directly After Power-On
C
VCC
S#
DQ0
DQ[3:1]
DOUT
Xb DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT DOUT
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
tVSI (<100µ)
NVCR check:
XIP enabled
Dummy cycles
Mode 3
Mode 0
A[MAX] MSB
A[MIN] LSB
Note: 1. Xb is the XIP confirmation bit and should be set as follows: 0 to keep XIP state; 1 to exit
XIP mode and return to standard read mode.
Confirmation Bit Settings Required to Activate or Terminate XIP
The XIP confirmation bit setting activates or terminates XIP after it has been enabled or
disabled. This bit is the value on DQ0 during the first dummy clock cycle in the FAST
READ operation. In dual I/O XIP mode, the value of DQ1 during the first dummy clock
cycle after the addresses is always "Don't Care." In quad I/O XIP mode, the values of
DQ3, DQ2, and DQ1 during the first dummy clock cycle after the addresses are always
"Don't Care."
Table 32: XIP Confirmation Bit
Bit Value Description
0 Activates XIP: While this bit is 0, XIP remains activated.
1 Terminates XIP: When this bit is set to 1, XIP is terminated and the device returns
to SPI.
Table 33: Effects of Running XIP in Different Protocols
Protocol Effect
Extended I/O and Dual I/O In a device with a dedicated part number where RST# is enabled, a LOW pulse
on that pin resets XIP and the device to the state it was in previous to the last
power-up, as defined by the nonvolatile configuration register.
Dual I/O Values of DQ1 during the first dummy clock cycle are "Don't Care."
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
XIP Mode
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Table 33: Effects of Running XIP in Different Protocols (Continued)
Protocol Effect
Quad I/O1Values of DQ[3:1] during the first dummy clock cycle are "Don't Care." In a de-
vice with a dedicated part number, it is only possible to reset memory when the
device is deselected.
Note: 1. In a device with a dedicated part number where RST# is enabled, a LOW pulse on that
pin resets XIP and the device to the state it was in previous to the last power-up, as de-
fined by the nonvolatile configuration register only when the device is deselected.
Terminating XIP After a Controller and Memory Reset
The system controller and the device can become out of synchronization if, during the
life of the application, the system controller is reset without the device being reset. In
such a case, the controller can reset the memory to power-on reset if the memory has
reset functionality. (Reset is available in devices with a dedicated part number.)
• 7 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 8th clock cycle)
• + 9 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 10th clock cycle)
• + 13 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 14th clock cycle)
• + 17 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 18th clock cycle)
• + 25 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 26th clock cycle)
• + 33 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 34th clock cycle)
These sequences cause the controller to set the XIP confirmation bit to 1, thereby termi-
nating XIP. However, it does not reset the device or interrupt PROGRAM/ERASE opera-
tions that may be in progress. After terminating XIP, the controller must execute RESET
ENABLE and RESET MEMORY to implement a software reset and reset the device.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
XIP Mode
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Power-Up and Power-Down
Power-Up and Power-Down Requirements
At power-up and power-down, the device must not be selected; that is, S# must follow
the voltage applied on VCC until VCC reaches the correct values: VCC,min at power-up and
VSS at power-down.
To avoid data corruption and inadvertent WRITE operations during power-up, a power-
on reset circuit is included. The logic inside the device is held to RESET while VCC is less
than the power-on reset threshold voltage shown here; all operations are disabled, and
the device does not respond to any instruction. During a standard power-up phase, the
device ignores all commands except READ STATUS REGISTER and READ FLAG STATUS
REGISTER. These operations can be used to check the memory internal state. After
power-up, the device is in standby power mode; the write enable latch bit is reset; the
write in progress bit is reset; and the lock registers are configured as: (write lock bit, lock
down bit) = (0,0).
Normal precautions must be taken for supply line decoupling to stabilize the VCC sup-
ply. Each device in a system should have the VCC line decoupled by a suitable capacitor
(typically 100nF) close to the package pins. At power-down, when VCC drops from the
operating voltage to below the power-on-reset threshold voltage shown here, all opera-
tions are disabled and the device does not respond to any command.
When the operation is in progress, the program or erase controller bit of the status reg-
ister is set to 0. To obtain the operation status, the flag status register must be polled
once for each die in the device, with S# toggled twice between commands, until each
die is ready. When the operation completes, the program or erase controller bit is
cleared to 1. The cycle is complete after the flag status register outputs the program or
erase controller bit to 1 for each polling operation.
Note: If power-down occurs while a WRITE, PROGRAM, or ERASE cycle is in progress,
data corruption may result.
VPPH must be applied only when VCC is stable and in the VCC,min to VCC,max voltage
range.
Figure 37: Power-Up Timing
VCC
VCC,min
VWI
Chip reset
S# not allowed
Polling allowed
tVTP
tVTW = tVTR
Time
VCC,max
Device fully accessible
SPI protocol Starting protocol defined by NVCR
WIP = 1
WEL = 0
WIP = 0
WEL = 0
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
Power-Up and Power-Down
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Table 34: Power-Up Timing and VWI Threshold
Note 1 applies to entire table
Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit
tVTR VCC,min to read 150 µs
tVTW VCC,min to device fully accessible 150 µs
VWI Write inhibit voltage 1.5 2.5 V
tVTP VCC,min to polling allowed 100 µs
Note: 1. Parameters listed are characterized only.
Power Loss Recovery Sequence
If a power loss occurs during a WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER
command, after the next power-on, the device might begin in an undetermined state
(XIP mode or an unnecessary protocol). If this occurs, until the next power-up, a recov-
ery sequence must reset the device to a fixed state (extended SPI protocol without XIP).
After the recovery sequence, the issue should be resolved definitively by running the
WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER command again. The recovery se-
quence is composed of two parts that must be run in the correct order. During the en-
tire sequence, tSHSL2 must be at least 50ns. The first part of the sequence is DQ0 (PAD
DATA) and DQ3 (PAD HOLD) equal to 1 for the situations listed below:
7 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 8th clock cycle)
+ 9 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 10th clock cycle)
+ 13 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 14th clock cycle)
+ 17 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 18th clock cycle)
+ 25 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 26th clock cycle)
+ 33 clock cycles within S# LOW (S# becomes HIGH before 34th clock cycle)
The second part of the sequence is exiting from dual or quad SPI protocol by using the
following FFh sequence: DQ0 and DQ3 equal to 1 for 8 clock cycles within S# LOW; S#
becomes HIGH before 9th clock cycle.
After this two-part sequence the extended SPI protocol is active.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
Power-Up and Power-Down
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AC Reset Specifications
Table 35: AC RESET Conditions
Note 1 applies to entire table
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Reset pulse
width
tRLRH2 50 ns
Reset recovery
time
tRHSL Device deselected (S# HIGH) and is in XIP mode 40 ns
Device deselected (S# HIGH) and is in standby mode 40 ns
Commands are being decoded, any READ operations are
in progress or any WRITE operation to volatile registers
are in progress
40 ns
Any device array PROGRAM/ERASE/SUSPEND/RESUME,
PROGRAM OTP, NONVOLATILE SECTOR LOCK, and ERASE
NONVOLATILE SECTOR LOCK ARRAY operations are in
progress
30 µs
While a WRITE STATUS REGISTER operation is in progress tW ms
While a WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGIS-
TER operation is in progress
tWNVCR ms
On completion or suspension of a SUBSECTOR ERASE op-
eration
tSSE s
Software reset
recovery time
tSHSL3 Device deselected (S# HIGH) and is in standby mode 40 ns
Any Flash array PROGRAM/ERASE/SUSPEND/RESUME,
PROGRAM OTP, NONVOLATILE SECTOR LOCK, and ERASE
NONVOLATILE SECTOR LOCK ARRAY operations are in
progress
30 µs
While WRITE STATUS REGISTER operation is in progress tW ms
While a WRITE NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGIS-
TER operation is in progress
tWNVCR ms
On completion or suspension of a SUBSECTOR ERASE op-
eration
tSSE s
S# deselect to
reset valid
tSHRV Deselect to reset valid in quad output or in QIO-SPI 2 ns
Notes: 1. Values are guaranteed by characterization; not 100% tested.
2. The device reset is possible but not guaranteed if tRLRH < 50ns.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
AC Reset Specifications
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Figure 38: Reset AC Timing During PROGRAM or ERASE Cycle
tSHRH
tRLRH
tRHSL
S#
RESET#
Don’t Care
Figure 39: Reset Enable
C
S#
DQ0
01234567 01234567
Reset enable Reset memory
tSHSL2 tSHSL3
Figure 40: Serial Input Timing
tSLCH
tCHSL
tDVCH tCHDX tCLCH
tCHCL
tCHSH tSHCH
tSHSL
S#
C
DQ0
DQ1 High-Z High-Z
MSB in LSB in
Don’t Care
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
AC Reset Specifications
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Figure 41: Hold Timing
tHLCH
tCHHL tHHCH
tHLQZ
tCHHH
tHHQX
S#
C
DQ0
DQ1
HOLD#
Don’t Care
Figure 42: Output Timing
tCL tCH
S#
C
DQ0
DQ1
LSB out
Address
LSB in
Don’t Care
tCLQX tCLQX tSHQZ
tCLQV tCLQV
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
AC Reset Specifications
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Figure 43: VPPH Timing
S#
C
DQ0
tVPPHSL
End of command
(identified by WIP polling)
VPPH
VPP
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Absolute Ratings and Operating Conditions
Stresses greater than those listed may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a
stress rating only. Exposure to absolute maximum rating for extended periods may ad-
versely affect reliability. Stressing the device beyond the absolute maximum ratings may
cause permanent damage.
Table 36: Absolute Ratings
Symbol Parameter Min Max Units Notes
TSTG Storage temperature –65 150 °C
TLEAD Lead temperature during soldering See note 1 °C
VCC Supply voltage –0.6 4.0 V
VPP Fast program/erase voltage –0.2 10 V
VIO Input/output voltage with respect to ground –0.6 VCC + 0.6 V 3, 4
VESD Electrostatic discharge voltage
(human body model)
–2000 2000 V 2
Notes: 1. Compliant with JEDEC Standard J-STD-020C (for small-body, Sn-Pb or Pb assembly),
RoHS, and the European directive on Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
2002/95/EU.
2. JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114A (C1 = 100pF, R1 = 1500Ω, R2 = 500Ω).
3. During signal transitions, minimum voltage may undershoot to –1V for periods less than
10ns.
4. During signal transitions, maximum voltage may overshoot to VCC + 1V for periods less
than 10ns.
Table 37: Operating Conditions
Symbol Parameter Min Max Units
VCC Supply voltage 2.7 3.6 V
VPPH Supply voltage on VPP 8.5 9.5 V
TAAmbient operating temperature –40 85 °C
Table 38: Input/Output Capacitance
Note 1 applies to entire table
Symbol Description Test Condition Min Max Units
CIN/OUT Input/output capacitance
(DQ0/DQ1/DQ2/DQ3)
VOUT = 0V 8 pF
CIN Input capacitance (other pins) VIN = 0V 6 pF
Note: 1. These parameters are sampled only, not 100% tested. TA = 25°C at 54 MHz.
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Absolute Ratings and Operating Conditions
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Table 39: AC Timing Input/Output Conditions
Symbol Description Min Max Units Notes
CLLoad capacitance 30 30 pF 1
Input rise and fall times 5 ns
Input pulse voltages 0.2VCC to 0.8VCC V 2
Input timing reference voltages 0.3VCC to 0.7VCC V
Output timing reference voltages VCC/2 VCC/2 V
Notes: 1. Output buffers are configurable by user.
2. For quad/dual operations: 0V to VCC.
Figure 44: AC Timing Input/Output Reference Levels
0.8VCC
0.2VCC
0.7VCC
0.5VCC
0.3VCC
Input levels1I/O timing
reference levels
Note: 1. 0.8VCC = VCC for dual/quad operations; 0.2VCC = 0V for dual/quad operations.
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
Absolute Ratings and Operating Conditions
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DC Characteristics and Operating Conditions
Table 40: DC Current Characteristics and Operating Conditions
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Max Unit
Input leakage current ILI ±2 µA
Output leakage current ILO ±2 µA
Standby current ICC1 S = VCC, VIN = VSS or VCC 200 µA
Operating current
(fast-read extended I/O)
ICC3 C = 0.1VCC/0.9VCC at 108 MHz, DQ1
= open
15 mA
C = 0.1VCC/0.9VCC at 54 MHz, DQ1
= open
6 mA
Operating current (fast-read dual I/O) C = 0.1VCC/0.9VCC at 108 MHz 18 mA
Operating current (fast-read quad I/O) C = 0.1VCC/0.9VCC at 108 MHz 20 mA
Operating current (program) ICC4 S# = VCC 20 mA
Operating current (write status regis-
ter)
ICC5 S# = VCC 20 mA
Operating current (erase) ICC6 S# = VCC 20 mA
Table 41: DC Voltage Characteristics and Operating Conditions
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Max Unit
Input low voltage VIL –0.5 0.3VCC V
Input high voltage VIH 0.7VCC VCC + 0.4 V
Output low voltage VOL IOL = 1.6mA 0.4 V
Output high voltage VOH IOH = –100µA VCC - 0.2 V
1Gb, 3V, Multiple I/O Serial NOR Flash Memory
DC Characteristics and Operating Conditions
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AC Characteristics and Operating Conditions
Table 42: AC Characteristics and Operating Conditions
Parameter Symbol Min Typ1Max Unit Notes
Clock frequency for all commands other than
READ (SPI-ER, QIO-SPI protocol)
fC DC 108 MHz
Clock frequency for READ commands fR DC 54 MHz
Clock HIGH time tCH 4 ns 2
Clock LOW time tCL 4 ns 1
Clock rise time (peak-to-peak) tCLCH 0.1 V/ns 3, 4
Clock fall time (peak-to-peak) tCHCL 0.1 V/ns 3, 4
S# active setup time (relative to clock) tSLCH 4 ns
S# not active hold time (relative to clock) tCHSL 4 ns
Data in setup time tDVCH 2 ns
Data in hold time tCHDX 3 ns
S# active hold time (relative to clock) tCHSH 4 ns
S# not active setup time (relative to clock) tSHCH 4 ns
S# deselect time after a READ command tSHSL1 20 ns
S# deselect time after a nonREAD command tSHSL2 50 ns
Output disable time tSHQZ 8 ns 3
Clock LOW to output valid under 30pF STR tCLQV 8 ns
DTR 9 ns
Clock LOW to output valid under 10pF STR 6 ns
DTR 7 ns
Output hold time (clock LOW) tCLQX 1 ns
Output hold time (clock HIGH) tCHQX 1 ns
HOLD command setup time (relative to clock) tHLCH 4 ns
HOLD command hold time (relative to clock) tCHHH 4 ns
HOLD command setup time (relative to clock) tHHCH 4 ns
HOLD command hold time (relative to clock) tCHHL 4 ns
HOLD command to output Low-Z tHHQX 8 ns 3
HOLD command to output High-Z tHLQZ 8 ns 3
Write protect setup time tWHSL 20 ns 5
Write protect hold time tSHWL 100 ns 5
Enhanced VPPH HIGH to S# LOW for extended and
dual I/O page program
tVPPHSL 200 ns 6
WRITE STATUS REGISTER cycle time tW 1.3 8 ms
Write NONVOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER
cycle time
tWNVCR 0.2 3 s
CLEAR FLAG STATUS REGISTER cycle time tCFSR 40 ns
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Table 42: AC Characteristics and Operating Conditions (Continued)
Parameter Symbol Min Typ1Max Unit Notes
WRITE VOLATILE CONFIGURATION REGISTER cycle
time
tWVCR 40 ns
WRITE VOLATILE ENHANCED CONFIGURATION
REGISTER cycle time
tWRVECR 40 ns
WRITE EXTENDED ADDRESS REGISTER cycle time tWREAR 40 ns
PAGE PROGRAM cycle time (256 bytes) tPP 0.5 5 ms 7
PAGE PROGRAM cycle time (n bytes) int(n/8) ×
0.0158
5 ms 7
PAGE PROGRAM cycle time, VPP = VPPH ( 256 bytes) 0.4 5 ms 7
PROGRAM OTP cycle time (64 bytes) 0.2 ms 7
Subsector ERASE cycle time tSSE 0.25 0.8 s
Sector ERASE cycle time tSE 0.7 3 s
Sector ERASE cycle time (with VPP = VPPH) 0.6 3 s
DIE ERASE cycle time tBE 240 480 s
DIE ERASE cycle time (with VPP = VPPH) 200 480 s
Notes: 1. Typical values given for TA = 25 °C.
2. tCH + tCL must add up to 1/fC.
3. Value guaranteed by characterization; not 100% tested.
4. Expressed as a slew-rate.
5. Only applicable as a constraint for a WRITE STATUS REGISTER command when STATUS
REGISTER WRITE is set to 1.
6. VPPH should be kept at a valid level until the PROGRAM or ERASE operation has comple-
ted and its result (success or failure) is known.
7. When using the PAGE PROGRAM command to program consecutive bytes, optimized
timings are obtained with one sequence including all the bytes versus several sequences
of only a few bytes (1 < n < 256).
8. int(A) corresponds to the upper integer part of A. For example int(12/8) = 2, int(32/8) = 4
int(15.3) =16.
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Package Dimensions
Figure 45: L-PBGA-24b05/6mm x 8mm
Ball A1 ID
1.30 MAX
6 ±0.10
0.20 MIN
1.00 TYP
1.00 TYP
8 ±0.10
4.00
Ball A1 ID
4.00
0.91 TYP
Seating
plane
0.1 A
A
24X Ø0.40 ±0.05
5 4 3 2 1
A
B
C
D
E
Notes: 1. All dimensions are in millimeters.
2. See Part Number Ordering Information for complete package names and details.
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Figure 46: SOP2-16/300 mils
16
18
9
h x 45°
1.27 TYP
0.1 0.40 MIN/
1.27 MAX
0.33 MIN/
0.51 MAX
0.23 MIN/
0.32 MAX
10.30 +0.20
10.00 MIN/
10.65 MAX
0.20 +0.1
0 MIN/
8 MAX
o
o
7.50 +0.10
2.5 +0.15
Z
Notes: 1. All dimensions are in millimeters.
2. See Part Number Ordering Information for complete package names and details.
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Part Number Ordering Information
Micron Serial NOR Flash devices are available in different configurations and densities.
Verify valid part numbers by using Micron’s part catalog search at micron.com. To com-
pare features and specifications by device type, visit micron.com/products. Contact the
factory for devices not found.
For more information on how to identify products and top-side marking by the process
identification letter, refer to technical note TN-12-24, "Serial Flash Memory Device
Marking for the M25P, M25PE, M25PX, and N25Q Product Families."
Table 43: Part Number Information
Part Number
Category Category Details Notes
Device type N25Q = Serial NOR Flash memory, Multiple Input/Output (Single, Dual, Quad I/O), XIP
Density 00A = 1Gb
Technology A = 65nm
Feature set 1 = Byte addressability; HOLD pin; Micron XIP 1
2 = Byte addressability; HOLD pin; Basic XIP 1
3 = Byte addressability; RST# pin; Micron XIP 1
4 = Byte addressability; RST# pin; Basic XIP 1
7 = Byte addressability; HOLD pin; Micron XIP 2
Operating voltage 3 = VCC = 2.7 to 3.6V
Block structure G = Uniform (64KB and 4KB) , easy transparent stack
Package
(RoHS-compliant)
12 = L-PBGA-24b05/6mm x 8mm
SF = SOP2-16/300mils
3
Temperature and
test flow
4 = IT: –40°C to 85°C; Device tested with standard test flow
A = Automotive temperature range, –40 to 125°C; Device tested with high reliability
certified test flow
H = IT: –40°C to 85°C; Device tested with high reliability certified test flow
Security features 0 = Default 4
Shipping material E = Tray
F = Tape and reel
G = Tube
Notes: 1. Enter 4-byte address mode and exit 4-byte address mode supported.
2. 4-byte addressing mode is the default at power-up. Enter and exit 4-byte addressing
mode are not supported.
3. See the table below for additional information.
4. Additional secure options are available upon customer request.
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Table 44: Package Details
Micron SPI and
JEDEC Package
Name
Shortened
Package
Name
Package
Description
M25P
M45PE
Symbol
N25Q
Symbol
M25P
M45PE Package
Names
Alternate
Package Name
L-PBGA-24b05/
6mm x 8mm
LBGA 24 Thin, plastic-ball grid array,
24-ball, 6mm x 8mm
12 LBGA24 6 x 8mm L-PBGA-24b05/6x8
SOP2-16/300 mil SO16W Small-outline integrated
circuit, 16-pin, wide (300
mil)
MF SF SO16W, SO16
wide 300 mil
body width
SOIC-16/300 mil, SOP
16L 300 mil
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Revision History
Rev. N – 02/18
Added Important Notes and Warnings section for further clarification aligning to in-
dustry standards
Rev. M – 03/14
In Command Set table, updated value for Quad I/O FAST READ – DTR from 3Dh to
6Dh
Rev. L – 01/14
Corrected RESET ENABLE and RESET MEMORY command timing diagram
Rev. K – 09/13
Replaced TBGA package information with LPBGA package information
Rev. J – 07/13
Removed part numbers from ENTER or EXIT 4-BYTE ADDRESS MODE Command
Removed ENTER or EXIT QUAD Command
Revised Extended Address Register Bit Definitions table
Rev. I – 02/13
Updated the READ ID Operation figure in READ ID Operations
Updated ERASE Operations
Added link to part number chart in Part Number Ordering Information
Updated part numbers in Features
Rev. H – 11/12
Typo fix in Command Set table in Command Definitions – Dual I/O FAST READ - DTR
from DBh to BDh
Rev. G – 11/12
Updated Upper and Lower Memory Array Segments figure in Nonvolatile and Volatile
Registers
Rev. F – 06/12
Added SOP2-16/300 mils package information
Updated part number in Features
Typo fix in Supported Clock Frequencies - DTR table in Nonvolatile and Volatile Reg-
isters
Updated tSSE specification in AC Reset Conditions table
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Rev. E – 02/12
To Production status
Rev. D – 01/12
Updated AC Reset Specifications to include power-down values
Rev. C – 11/11
Updated Supported Clock Frequencies – STR in Nonvolatile and Volatile Registers
Rev. B – 11/11
Corrected address description from [A24:A25] to A[26:24] in Upper and Lower Memo-
ry Array Segments figure; corrected bit 1:0, A24 in Description corrected to A[26:24] of
Extended Address Register Bit Definitions table in Nonvolatile and Volatile Registers
Rev. A – 08/11
Initial release
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This data sheet contains minimum and maximum limits specified over the power supply and temperature range set forth herein.
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times occur.
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