TC59LM914/06AMB-37,-45,-50
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COMMAND FUNCTIONS and OPERATIONS
TC59LM914/06AMB are introduced the two consecutive command input method. Therefore, except for Power
Down mode, each operation mode decided by the combination of the first command and the second command from
stand-by states of the bank to be accessed.
Read Operation (1st command + 2nd command = RDA + LAL)
Issuing the RDA command with Bank Addresses and Upper Addresses to the idle bank puts the bank
designated by Bank Addr ess in a r ead mod e. Wh en th e LAL command with Lower Addresses i s i ssu ed at the ne xt
clock of the RDA command, the data is read out sequentially synchronizing with the both edges of DQS/DQS
output signal (Burst Read Operation ). The initial valid read data appears after CAS latency from the issuing of
the LAL command. The valid data is outputted for a burst length. The CAS latency, the burst length of read
data and the burst type must be set in the Mode Register beforehand. The read operated bank goes back
automatically to the idle state after lRC. DQS is differential data strobe signal supported TC59LM906AM B.
Write Operation (1st command + 2nd command = WRA + LAL)
Issuing the WRA command with Bank Addresses and Upper Addresses to the idle bank puts the bank
designated by Bank Address in a write mode. When the LAL command with Lower Addresses is issued at the
next clock of the WRA command, the input data is latched sequentially synchronizing with the both edges of
DQS/DQS in put signal (Burst Write Operation). The data and DQS/DQS inputs have to be asserted in keeping
with clock input after CAS late ncy-1 from the issuing of the LAL command. The DQS/DQS has to be provided
for a burst length. Th e CAS latency and the burst type must be set in the Mode Register beforeh and. The write
operated bank goes back automatically to the idle state after lRC. Write Burst Length is controlled by VW0 and
VW1 inputs with LAL command. See VW truth table. DQS is differential data strobe signal supported
TC59LM906AMB.
Auto-Refresh Operation (1st command + 2nd command = WRA + REF)
TC59LM914/06AMB are r equ ired to r efresh like a standar d SDRAM. The Auto-Refresh operation is begu n with
the REF command following to the WRA command. The Auto-Refresh mode can be effective only when all banks
are in the idle state and all outpu ts are in Hi-Z states. In a point to notice, the write mode started with the WRA
command is canceled by the REF command having gone into the next clock of the WRA command instead of the
LAL command. The minimum period between the Auto-Refresh command and the next command is specified by
lREFC. However, about a synthetic average interval of Auto-Refresh command, it must be careful. In case of
equally distributed refresh, Auto-Refresh command has to be issued within once for every 3.9 µs by the maximum.
In case of burst refresh or random distributed refresh, the average interval of eight consecutive Auto-Refresh
command has to be more than 400 ns always. In other words, the number of Auto-Refresh cycles that be
performed within 3.2 µs (8 × 400 ns) is to 8 times in the maximum.
Self-Refresh Operation (1st command + 2nd command = WRA + REF with = “L”)
In case of Self-Refresh operation, refresh operation can be performed automatically by using an internal timer.
When all banks are in the idle state and all outputs are in Hi-Z states, the TC59LM914/06AMB become
Self-Refresh mode by issuing the Self-Refresh command. PD has to be brought to “Low” within tFPDL from the
REF command following to the WRA command for a Self-Refresh mode entry. In order to satisfy the refresh
period, the Self-Refresh entry command should be asserted within 3.9 µs after the latest Au to-Refresh command.
Once the device enters Self-Refresh mode, the DESL command must be continued for lREFC period. In addition, it
is desirable that clock input is kept in lCKD period. The device is in Self-Refresh mode as long as PD held “Low”.
During Self-Refresh mode, all input and output buffers are disabled except for PD , therefore the power
dissipation lowers. Regarding a Self-Refresh mode exit, PD has to be changed over from “Low” to “High” along
with the DESL command, and the DESL command has to be continuously issued in the number of clocks specified
by lREFC. The Self-Refresh exit function is asynchronous operation. It is required that one Auto-Refresh
command is issued to avoid the violation of the refresh period just after lREFC from Self-Refresh exit.
Power Down Mode ( = “L”)
When all banks are in the idle state an d DQ outputs are in Hi-Z states, th e TC59LM914/06AMB bec ome Power
Down Mode by asserting PD is “Low”. When the device enters the Power Down Mode, all input and output
buffers are disabled after specified time except for PD . Therefore, the power dissipation lowers. To exit the
Power Down Mode, PD has to be brought to “High” and the DESL command has to be issued for two clock cycle
after PD goes high. The Power Down exit function is asynchronous operation.
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