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N08M1618L1A
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ULP Memory Solutions
670 North McCarthy Blvd. Suite 220
Milpitas, CA 95035
PH: 408-935-7777, FAX: 408-935-7770
8Mb Ultra-Low Power Asynchronous Medical CMOS SRAM
512K × 16 bit
Overview
The N08M1618L1A is an integrated memory
device intended for non life-support medical
applications. This device is a 8 megabit memory
organized as 524,288 words by 16 bits. The device
is designed and fabricated using AMI
Semiconductor’s advanced CMOS technology with
reliability inhancements for medical users. The
device operates with two chip enable (CE1 and
CE2) controls and output enable (OE) to allow for
easy memory expansion. Byte controls (UB and
LB) allow the upper and lower bytes to be
accessed independently and can also be used to
deselect the device. This device is optimal for
various applications where low-power is critical
such as battery backup and hand-held devices.
The device can operate over a very wide
temperature range of -40oC to +85oC and is
available in a JEDEC standard BGA package.
Features
Dual voltage for Optimum Performance:
Vccq - 2.3 to 3.6 Volts
Vcc - 1.4 to 2.2 Volts
Very low standby current
0.5µA at 1.8V and 37 deg C
Very low operating current
1.0mA at 1.8V and 1µs (Typical)
Very low Page Mode operating current
0.5mA at 1.8V and 1µs (Typical)
Simple memory control
Dual Chip Enables (CE1 and CE2)
Byte control for independent byte operation
Output Enable (OE) for memory expansion
Low voltage data retention
Vcc = 1.2V
Special Processing to reduce Soft Error Rate
(SER)
Automatic power down to standby mode
Pin Configuration
Product Family
Part Number Package Type Operating
Temperature
Power
Supply Speed
Standby
Current (ISB),
Max
Operating
Current (Icc),
Max
N08M1618L1AB 48 - BGA
-40oC to +85oC2.3V-3.6V(VCCQ)
1.4V-2.2V(VCC)
85ns @ 1.7V
150ns @ 1.4V 20 µA2.5 mA @
1MHz
N08M1618L1AW Wafer
123456
ALB OE A0 A
1 A2 CE2
BI/O8 UB A3 A
4 CE1 I/O0
CI/O9 I/O10 A
5 A
6 I/O1 I/O2
DVSS I/O11 A
17 A7I/O3VCC
EVCCQ I/O12 NC A16 I/O4VSS
FI/O14 I/O13 A14 A15 I/O5I/O6
GI/O15 NC A12 A13 WE I/O7
HA18 A8A9A10 A11 NC
48 Pin BGA (top)
8 x 10 mm
Pin Descriptions
Pin Name Pin Function
A0-A18 Address Inputs
WE Write Enable Input
CE1, CE2 Chip Enable Input
OE Output Enable Input
LB Lower Byte Enable Input
UB Upper Byte Enable Input
I/O0-I/O15 Data Inputs/Outputs
VCC Power
VSS Ground
VCCQ Power I/O pins only
NC Not Connected
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Functional Block Diagram
Functional Description
CE1 CE2 WE OE UB LB I/O0 - I/O151
1. When UB and LB are in select mode (low), I/O0 - I/O15 are affected as shown. When LB only is in the select mode only I/O0 - I/O7
are affected as shown. When UB is in the select mode only I/O8 - I/O15 are affected as shown.
MODE POWER
HXXXXX High Z Standby2
2. When the device is in standby mode, control inputs (WE, OE, UB, and LB), address inputs and data input/outputs are internally
isolated from any external influence and disabled from exerting any influence externally.
Standby
XLXXXX High Z Standby2Standby
XXXXHH High Z Standby2Standby
LHL
X3
3. When WE is invoked, the OE input is internally disabled and has no effect on the circuit.
L1L1Data In Write3Active -> Standby4
4. The device will consume active power in this mode whenever addresses are changed. Data inputs are internally isolated from
any expernal influence.
LHHL
L1L1Data Out Read Active -> Standby4
LHHH
L1L1High Z Active Standby4
Capacitance1
1. These parameters are verified in device characterization and are not 100% tested
Item Symbol Test Condition Min Max Unit
Input Capacitance CIN VIN = 0V, f = 1 MHz, TA = 25oC8pF
I/O Capacitance CI/O VIN = 0V, f = 1 MHz, TA = 25oC8pF
Address
Inputs
A0 - A3
Address
Inputs
A4 - A18
Word
Address
Decode
Logic
32K Page
x 16 word
x 16 bit
RAM Array
Word Mux
Input/
Output
Mux
and
Buffers
Page
Address
Decode
Logic
Control
Logic
CE1
CE2
WE
OE
UB
LB
I/O0 - I/O7
I/O8 - I/O15
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Absolute Maximum Ratings1
1. Stresses greater than those listed above may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operating section of this specification is not
implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect reliability.
Item Symbol Rating Unit
Voltage on any pin relative to VSS VIN,OUT –0.3 to VCC+0.3 V
Voltage on VCC Supply Relative to VSS VCC –0.3 to 4.5 V
Power Dissipation PD500 mW
Storage Temperature TSTG –40 to 125 oC
Operating Temperature TA-40 to +85 oC
Soldering Temperature and Time TSOLDER 240oC, 10sec(Lead only) oC
Operating Characteristics (Over Specified Temperature Range)
Item Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ1
1. Typical values are measured at Vcc=Vcc Typ., TA=25°C and not 100% tested.
Max Unit
Core Supply Voltage VCC 1.4 1.8 2.2 V
I/O Supply Voltage VCCQ VCCQ > or = VCC 2.3 3.6 V
Data Retention Voltage VDR Chip Disabled31.2 V
Input High Voltage VIH VCCQ-0.6 VCCQ+0.3 V
Input Low Voltage VIL –0.3 0.6 V
Output High Voltage VOH IOH = 0.2mA VCCQ–0.2 V
Output Low Voltage VOL IOL = -0.2mA 0.2 V
Input Leakage Current ILI VIN = 0 to VCC 0.1 µA
Output Leakage Current ILO OE = VIH or Chip Disabled 0.1 µA
Read/Write Operating Supply Current
@ 1 µs Cycle Time2
2. This parameter is specified with the outputs disabled to avoid external loading effects. The user must add current required to drive
output capacitance expected in the actual system.
ICC1
VCC=2.2 V, VIN=VIH or VIL
Chip Enabled, IOUT = 0 1.5 2.5 mA
Read/Write Operating Supply Current
@ 85 ns Cycle Time2ICC2
VCC=2.2 V, VIN=VIH or VIL
Chip Enabled, IOUT = 0 10.0 13.0 mA
Page Mode Operating Supply Current
@ 85 ns Cycle Time2 (Refer to Power
Savings with Page Mode Operation
diagram)
ICC3
VCC=2.2 V, VIN=VIH or VIL
Chip Enabled, IOUT = 0 3.5 mA
Read/Write Quiescent Operating Sup-
ply Current3
3. This device assumes a standby mode if the chip is disabled (CE1 high or CE2 low). In order to achieve low standby current all
inputs must be within 0.2 volts of either VCC or VSS.
ICC4
VCC=2.2 V, VIN=VIH or VIL
Chip Enabled, IOUT = 0,
f = 0
1µA
Standby Current3ISB1
VIN = VCC or 0V
Chip Disabled
tA= 85oC, VCC = 2.2 V
0.5 20.0 µA
Data Retention Current3IDR
VCC = 1.2V, VIN = VCC or 0
Chip Disabled, tA= 85oC0.1 1.0 µA
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Power Savings with Page Mode Operation (WE = VIH)
Note: Page mode operation is a method of addressing the SRAM to save operating current. The internal
organization of the SRAM is optimized to allow this unique operating mode to be used as a valuable power
saving feature.
The only thing that needs to be done is to address the SRAM in a manner that the internal page is left open
and 8-bit words of data are read from the open page. By treating addresses A0-A3 as the least significant
bits and addressing the 16 words within the open page, power is reduced to the page mode value which is
considerably lower than standard operating currents for low power SRAMs.
Page Address (A4 - A18)
OE
CE1
CE2
Word Address (A0 - A3)
Open page
Word 1 Word 2 Word 16
...
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Timing Test Conditions
Item
Input Pulse Level 0.1VCC to 0.9 VCC
Input Rise and Fall Time 5ns
Input and Output Timing Reference Levels 0.5 VCC
Output Load CL = 30pF
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 oC
Timing VCCQ > or = VCC
Item Symbol
VCC = 1.4 - 2.2 V VCC = 1.7 - 2.2 V
Units
Min. Max. Min. Max.
Read Cycle Time tRC 150 85 ns
Address Access Time tAA 150 85 ns
Address Access Time (Page Mode) tAAP 30 30 ns
Chip Enable to Valid Output tCO 150 85 ns
Output Enable to Valid Output tOE 50 40 ns
Byte Select to Valid Output tLB, tUB 150 85 ns
Chip Enable to Low-Z output tLZ 20 10 ns
Output Enable to Low-Z Output tOLZ 20 5 ns
Byte Select to Low-Z Output tLBZ, tUBZ 20 10 ns
Chip Disable to High-Z Output tHZ 030015ns
Output Disable to High-Z Output tOHZ 030015ns
Byte Select Disable to High-Z Output tLBHZ, tUBHZ 030015ns
Output Hold from Address Change tOH 20 10 ns
Write Cycle Time tWC 150 85 ns
Chip Enable to End of Write tCW 75 50 ns
Address Valid to End of Write tAW 75 50 ns
Byte Select to End of Write tLBW, tUBW 75 50 ns
Write Pulse Width tWP 50 40 ns
Address Setup Time tAS 00ns
Write Recovery Time tWR 00ns
Write to High-Z Output tWHZ 30 15 ns
Data to Write Time Overlap tDW 50 40 ns
Data Hold from Write Time tDH 00
ns
End Write to Low-Z Output tOW 10 5 ns
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Timing of Read Cycle (CE1 = OE = VIL, WE = CE2 = VIH)
Timing Waveform of Read Cycle (WE=VIH)
Address
Data Out
tRC
tAA
tOH
Data ValidPrevious Data Valid
Address
LB, UB
OE
Data Valid
tRC
tAA
tCO
tHZ(1,2)
tOHZ(1)
tLBHZ, tUBHZ
tOLZ
tOE
tLZ(2)
High-Z
Data Out
tLB, tUB
tLBLZ, tUBLZ
CE1
CE2
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Timing Waveform of Page Mode Read Cycle (WE = VIH)
Page Address (A4 - A18)
LB, UB
OE
tAA
tCO
tHZ
tOHZ
tLBHZ, tUBHZ
tOLZ
tOE
High-Z
Data Out
tLB, tUB
tLBLZ, tUBLZ
CE1
CE2
Word Address (A0 - A3)
tAAP
tRC
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Timing Waveform of Write Cycle (WE control)
Address
Data In
CE1
CE2
LB, UB
Data Valid
tWC
tAW
tCW
tWR
tWHZ
tDH
High-Z
WE
Data Out
High-Z
tOW
tAS tWP
tDW
tLBW, tUBW
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Timing Waveform of Write Cycle (CE1 Control)
Address
WE
Data Valid
tWC
tAW
tCW
tWR
tDH
LB, UB
Data In
High-Z
tAS
tWP
tLZ
tDW
tLBW, tUBW
Data Out
tWHZ
CE1
(for CE2 Control, use
inverted signal)
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Ball Grid Array Package
Dimensions (mm)
DE
e = 0.75 BALL
MATRIX
TYPE
SD SE J K
8±0.10 10±0.10 0.375 0.375 2.125 2.375 FULL
SIDE VIEWTOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
E
D
A1 BALL PAD
CORNER (3)
1.10±0.10
0.20±0.05
0.15
0.05
Z
Z
1. 0.30±0.05 DIA.
1. DIMENSION IS MEASURED AT THE
MAXIMUM SOLDER BALL DIAMETER.
PARALLEL TO PRIMARY Z.
2. PRIMARY DATUM Z AND SEATING
PLANE ARE DEFINED BY THE
SPHERICAL CROWNS OF THE
SOLDER BALLS.
3. A1 BALL PAD CORNER I.D. TO BE
MARKED BY INK.
2. SEATING PLANE - Z
SD
SE
e
K TYP
J TYP e
A1 BALL PAD
CORNER
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expected to result in significant injury or death, including life support systems and critical medical instruments.
Revision History
Revision # Date Change Description
01 11/01/02 Initial Release
02 3/03/05
General Update:
Updated ICC4 typical and ISB1 typical value
Updated Block Diagram, Functional Description Table.
Added tAAP, tLB, tUB, tLBZ, tUBZ, tLBHZ, tUBHZ, tLBW, tUBW timing parameters.
Added Page Mode Read Timing Waveform
Updated BGA 8X10 Package Drawing
Updated VccQ range on DC Parameters Table
03 9/21/2006 Converted to AMI Semiconductor
N08M1618L1AX-XX X
I = Industrial, -40°C to 85°C
85 = 85ns @ 1.7V
B = 48-ball BGA
D = Known Good Die
Temperature
Performance
Package Type