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transitions can occur later than the specified setup
times to NSL; however, the valid data access time will
be delayed. Any address edge transition, which
occurs during the time when NSL is high will initiate a
new read access, and data outputs will not become
valid until TAVQV time following the address edge
transition. Data outputs will enter a high impedance
state TPLQZ time following a disabling NSL edge
transition.
Write Operation
To perform a write operation, both NWE and NCS
must be low, and NSL must be high.
Consecutive write cycles can be performed by
toggling one of the control signals while the other
remains in their “write” state (NWE or NCS held
continuously low, or NSL held continuously high). At
least one of the control signals must transition to the
opposite state between consecutive write operations.
The write mode can be controlled via three different
control signals: NWE, NCS, and NSL. All three modes
of control are similar, except the NCS and NSL
controlled modes actually disable the RAM during the
write recovery pulse. NSL fully disables the RAM
decode logic and input buffers for power savings.
Only the NWE controlled mode is shown in the table
and diagram on the previous page for simplicity;
however, each mode of control provides the same
write cycle timing characteristics. Thus, some of the
parameter names referenced below are not shown in
the write cycle table or diagram, but indicate which
control pin is in control as it switches high or low. To
write data into the RAM, NWE and NCS must be held
low and NSL must be held high for at least
WLWH/TSLSH/TPHPH time. Any amount of edge
skew between the signals can be tolerated, and any
one of the control signals can initiate or terminate the
write operation. The DATA IN must be valid TDVWH
time prior to switching high.
For consecutive write operations, write pulses (NWE)
must be separated by the minimum specified
WHWL/TSHSL/TPLPL time. Address inputs must be
valid at least TAVWL/TAVSL/TAVPH time before the
enabling NWE/NCS/NSL edge transition, and must
remain valid during the entire write time. A valid data
overlap of write pulse width time of TDVWH/TDVSH/
TDVPL, and an address valid to end of write time of
TAVWH/TAVSH/TAVPL also must be provided for
during the write operation. Hold times for address
inputs and data inputs with respect to the disabling
NWE/NCS/NSL edge transition must be a minimum of
TWHAX/TSHAX/TPLPX time and TWHDX/TSHDX
/TPLDX time, respectively. The minimum write cycle
time is TAVAV.
QUALITY AND RADIATION HARDNESS ASSURANCE
Honeywell maintains a high level of product integrity through process control, utilizing statistical process
control, a complete “Total Quality Assurance System,” a computer data base process performance
tracking system and a radiation-hardness assurance strategy.
The radiation hardness assurance strategy starts with a technology that is resistant to the effects of
radiation. Radiation hardness is assured on every wafer by irradiating test structures as well as SRAM
product, and then monitoring key parameters, which are sensitive to ionizing radiation. Conventional MIL-
STD-883 TM 5005 Group E testing, which includes total dose exposure with Cobalt 60, may also be
performed as required. This Total Quality approach ensures our customers of a reliable product. It starts
with process development and continuing through product qualification and screening.
SCREENING LEVELS
Honeywell offers several levels of device screening to meet your system needs. “Engineering Devices” are
available with limited performance and screening for operational evaluation testing. As a QML supplier,
Honeywell also offers QML Class Q and V devices per MIL-PRF-38535 and are available per the
applicable Standard Microcircuit Drawing (SMD). QML devices offer ease of procurement by eliminating
the need to create detailed specifications and offer benefits of improved quality and cost savings through
standardization. The HX6408 is available per Standard Microcircuit Drawing (SMD) 5962-06203.