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5/4/98 Publicati on# 21631 Rev: A Amendment/+2
Issue Date: April 1998
Am29F800B Known Good Die
8 Megabit (1 M x 8-Bit/512 K x 16-Bit)
CMOS 5.0 Volt-only, Boot Sector Flash Memory—Die Revision 1
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Single power supply operation
5.0 Volt-only operation for read, erase, and
program operations
Minimizes system level requirements
Manufactured on 0.35 µm process technology
Compatible with 0.5 µm Am29F800 device
High performan c e
90 or 120 ns access time
Low power consumption (typical values at 5
MHz)
—1 µA standby mode current
20 mA read current (byt e mode)
28 mA read current (word mode)
30 mA program/erase current
Flexible sector ar chitectur e
One 16 Kbyte, two 8 Kbyte, one 32 Kbyte, and
fifteen 64 Kbyte sectors (byte mode)
One 8 Kword, two 4 Kword, one 16 Kword, and
fifteen 32 Kword sectors (word mode)
Supports full chip erase
Sector Protection features:
A hardware method of locking a sector to
prevent any program or erase operations within
that sector
Sectors can be locked via programming
equipment
Temporary Sector Unprotect feature allows code
changes in prev iously locked sectors
Top or bottom boot block configurations
available
Embe dded Al gorithms
Embedded Erase algorithm automatically
preprogr ams and erases the entire chip or any
combination of designated sectors
Embedded Program algorithm automatically
writes and verifies data at specif ied addresses
Minimum 1,000,000 write cycles per sector
guaranteed
Compatibility with JEDEC standards
Pinout and software compatible with single-
pow er-s upply Flash
Superior inadvertent write protection
Data# Polling and toggle bits
Provides a software method of detecting
program or erase operation c ompletion
Ready/ Busy# pin (RY/BY#)
Provides a hardware method of detecting
program or erase cycle completion
Erase Suspend/Erase Resume
Suspends an er ase operati on to read dat a from,
or progr am data to, a sector that is not being
erased, then res umes the erase operation
Hardware reset pin (RESET#)
Hardware method t o reset the device to reading
array data
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Am29F800B in Know n Good Die (KGD) for m is a
8 Mbit, 5.0 volt-only Flash memory. AMD defines KGD
as standard product in die form, tested for f uncti onality
and speed. AMD KGD products have the same relia-
bility and quality as AMD products in packaged form.
Am29F800B Features
The Am29F800B is an 8 Mbit, 5.0 volt-only Flash
memory organized as 1,048,576 bytes or 524,288
words. The word-wide data (x16) appears on
DQ15–DQ0; the byte-wide (x8) data appears on
DQ7–DQ0. This device is designed to be programmed
in-system with the standard system 5.0 volt VCC
supply. A 12.0 V VPP is not required for write or erase
operations. The device can also be programmed in
standard EPROM programmers.
This device is manufactured using AMD’s 0.35 µm
process technolog y, and of fers all the feat ures and ben-
efits of the Am29F800, whic h was manufactured using
0.5 µm process technology.
To eliminate bus contention the device has separate
chip enable (CE#), write enable (WE#) and output
enable (OE#) controls.
The de vice requires only a single 5.0 volt power sup-
ply for both read and write functions. Inter nally gener-
ated and regulated voltages are provided for the
program and erase operations.
The de vice is entirely command set compatib le with the
JEDEC single-power-supply Flash standard. Com-
mands are written to the command register using
standard microprocessor write timings. Register con-
tents serve as input to an internal state-machine that
controls the erase and programming circuitry. Write
cycles also internally latch addresses and data needed
for the programming and erase operations. Reading
data out of the device is similar to reading from other
Flash or EPROM devices.
Device programming occurs by executing the program
command sequence. This initiates the Embedded
Program algorithm—an internal algorithm that auto-
matically times the program pulse widths and verifies
proper cell margin.
Device erasure occurs by executing the erase com-
mand sequence. This initiates the Embedded Erase
algorithm—an internal algorithm that automatically
preprograms t he arra y (if it is not already progr ammed)
bef ore ex ecuting the er ase operation. During er ase, the
device automatically times the erase pulse widths and
verifies proper cell margin.
The host system can detect whether a program or
erase operation is complete by observing the RY/BY#
pin, or by reading the DQ7 (Data# Polling) and DQ6
(toggle) status bits . After a program or erase cycle has
been completed, the de v ice is ready to read arr ay data
or accept another command.
The sector erase ar chitecture allo ws memo ry se ctors
to be erased and reprogrammed without affecting the
data contents of other sectors. The device is fully
erased when shipped from the factory.
Hardware data protection measures include a low
VCC detector that automatically inhibits write opera-
tions during power transitions. The hardware sector
protection feature disables both program and erase
operations in any combination of the sectors of mem-
ory. This can be achi e v ed via progra mming equipment.
The Erase Suspend feature enables the user to put
erase on hold for any period of time to read data from,
or program data to, any sector that is not selected for
erasure . True background er ase can thus be achieved.
The hardware RESET# pin terminates any operation
in progress and resets the internal state machine to
reading arr a y data. The RESET# pin ma y be tied to the
system reset circuitry. A system reset would thus also
reset the device, enabling the system microprocessor
to read the boot-up firmware from the Flash memory.
The system can place the device into the standby
mode. Power consumption is greatly reduced in
this mode.
AMD’s Flash technology combines years of Flash
memory manufacturing experience to produce the
highest levels of quality, reliability and cost
effectiveness. The device electrically erases all
bits within a sector simultaneously via
Fowler-Nordheim tunneling. The data is
programmed using hot electron injection.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to the Am29F800B data sheet, PID 21504, for full
electrical specifications on the Am29F800B in KGD
form.
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PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
DIE PHOTOGRAPH DIE PAD LOCATIONS
Family Part Number Am29F800B KGD
Speed Option (VCC = 5.0 V ± 10%) -90 -120
Max access time, ns (tACC)90 120
Max CE# access time, ns (tCE)90 120
Max OE# access time, ns (tOE)35 50
Orientation relative
to leading edge of
tape and reel
Orien tati on rela tive
to top left corner of
Gel-Pak
2120191817161514
9876543214443424140393837
AMD lo go location
313029282726252423
22
36
10
11
12
35
34
33
13 32
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PAD DESCRIPTION
Note: The coordinates above are relative to the center of pad 1 and can be used to operate wire bonding equipment.
Pad Signal Pad Center (mils) Pad Center (millimeters)
XYXY
1V
CC 0.00 0.00 0.0000 0.0000
2 DQ4 7.22 0.00 0.1835 0.0000
3 DQ12 13.45 0.00 0.3417 0.0000
4 DQ5 19.59 0.00 0.4977 0.0000
5 DQ13 25.82 0.00 0.6559 0.0000
6 DQ6 31.96 0.00 0.8119 0.0000
7 DQ14 38.19 0.00 0.9701 0.0000
8 DQ7 44.33 0.00 1.1261 0.0000
9 DQ15/A-1 50.56 0.00 1.2843 0.0000
10 VSS 58.61 –1.42 1.4887 –0.0361
11 BYTE# 60.50 6.84 1.5367 0.1738
12 A16 60.50 18.99 1.5367 0.4823
13 A15 60.13 279.88 1.5274 7.1090
14 A14 53.99 279.88 1.3714 7.1090
15 A13 48.28 279.88 1.2264 7.1090
16 A12 42.14 279.88 1.0704 7.1090
17 A11 36.43 279.88 0.9254 7.1090
18 A10 30.29 279.88 0.7694 7.1090
19 A9 24.58 279.62 0.6244 7.1024
20 A8 18.34 279.88 0.4659 7.1090
21 WE# 12.63 279.88 0.3209 7.1090
22 RESET# 2.54 283.85 0.0646 7.2098
23 RY/BY# –10.00 283.85 –0.2538 7.2098
24 A18 –20.07 279.88 –0.5096 7.1090
25 A17 –25.78 279.88 –0.6546 7.1090
26 A7 –31.92 279.88 –0.8106 7.1090
27 A6 –37.63 279.88 –0.9556 7.1090
28 A5 –43.77 279.88 –1.1116 7.1090
29 A4 –49.48 279.88 –1.2566 7.1090
30 A3 –55.62 279.88 –1.4126 7.1090
31 A2 –61.33 279.88 –1.5576 7.1090
32 A1 –67.47 279.88 –1.7136 7.1090
33 A0 –67.84 18.99 1.7229 0.4823
34 CE# –67.84 6.84 –1.7229 0.1738
35 VSS –67.84 –4.00 –1.7229 –0.1015
36 OE# –57.84 –2.39 1.4691 0.0608
37 DQ0 –49.86 0.00 –1.2661 0.0000
38 DQ8 –43.63 0.00 –1.1082 0.0000
39 DQ1 –37.49 0.00 –0.9522 0.0000
40 DQ9 –31.26 0.00 –0.7940 0.0000
41 DQ2 –25.12 0.00 –0.6380 0.0000
42 DQ10 –18.89 0.00 –0.4798 0.0000
43 DQ3 –12.75 0.00 –0.3238 0.0000
44 DQ11 –6.52 0.00 –0.1656 0.0000
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Standard Prod ucts
AMD standard products are available in several packages and operating ranges. The order number (Valid Combination) is
formed by a combination of the following:
Valid Combinations
Valid Combinations list configurations planned to be sup-
ported in v olume for this device. Consult the local AMD sales
office to confirm a vailability of specific valid combinations and
to check on newly released combinations.
Am29F800B
DEVICE NUMBER/DESCRIPTION
Am29F800B Known Good Die
8 Megabit (1 M x 8-Bit/512 K x 16-Bit) CMOS Flash Memory—Die Revision 1
5.0 Volt-only Program and Erase
-90 DP C1
DIE REVISION
This number refers to the specific AMD manufacturing
process and product technology reflected in this doc-
ument. It is entered in the revision field of AMD stand-
ard product nomenclature.
TEMPERATURE RANGE
C = Commercial (0°C to +70°C)
I = Industrial (–40°C to +85°C)
E = Extended (–55°C to +125°C)
PACKAGE TYPE AND
MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY
DP = Waffle Pack
180 die per 5 tray stack
DG = Gel-Pak® Die Tray
378 die per 6 tray stack
DT = Surftape™ (Tape and Reel)
1800 per 7-inch reel
DW = Gel-Pak® Wafer Tray (sawn wafer on frame)
Call AMD sales office for minimum order quantity
SPEED OPTION
See Valid Combinations
BOOT CODE SECTOR ARCHITECTURE
T = Top sector
B = Bottom sector
T
Valid Combinations
Am29F800BT-90,
Am29F800BB-90, DPC 1, DPI 1, DPE 1,
DGC 1, DGI 1, DGE 1,
DTC 1, DTI 1, DTE 1,
DWC 1, DWI 1, DWE 1
Am29F800BT-120
Am29F800BB-120
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PRODUCT TEST FLOW
Figure 1 provides an over view of AMD’s Known Good
Die test flo w . F or more detailed inf ormation, ref er to the
Am29F800B product qualification database supple-
ment f or KGD . AMD implements quality assurance pro-
cedures throughout the product test flow. In addition,
an off-line quality monitoring program (QMP) further
guarantees AMD quality standards are met on Known
Good Die products. These QA procedures also allow
AMD to produce KGD products without requiring or
implementing burn-in.
Figure 1. AMD KGD Product Test Flow
Wa fer Sort 1
Bake
24 hours at 250°C
Wafer Sort 2
Wa fer Sort 3
High Temperature
Packaging for Shipment
Shipment
DC Parameters
Functionality
Programmability
Erasability
Data Retention
DC Parameters
Functionality
Programmability
Erasability
DC Parameters
Functionality
Programmability
Erasability
Speed
Incoming Ins pec tion
Wa fer Saw
Die Separation
100% Visual Ins pec tion
Die Pack
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PH YSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Die dimensions . . . . . . . . . 141.34 mils x 306.30 mils
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.59 mm x 7.78 mm
Die Thickness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~20 mils
Bond Pad Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.94 mils x 3.94 mils
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 µm x 100 µm
Pad Area Free of Passivation . . . . . . . . . .15.52 mils2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,000 µm2
Pads Per Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Bond Pad Metaliz ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al/Cu/Si
Die Backside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No metal,
may be grounded (optional)
Passivation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nitride/SOG/Nitride
DC OPERATING CONDITIONS
VCC (Suppl y Voltage). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5 V to 5.5 V
Junction Temperature Under Bias . .TJ (max) = 130 °C
Operating Temperature
Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +70°C
Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –40°C to +85°C
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –55°C to +125°C
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION
Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FASL
Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SDC
Manufacturing ID (Top Boot) . . . . . . . . . . . .98924AK
(Bottom Boot) . . . . . . . .98924ABK
Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . Penang, Malays ia
Fabrication Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CS39
Die Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Processing
Do not expose KGD products to ultraviolet light or
process them at temperatures greater than 250°C.
Failure to adhere to these handling instructions will
result in irreparable damage to the devices. For best
yield, AMD recommends assembly in a Class 10K
clean room with 30% to 60% relative hum idity.
Storage
Store at a maximum t emperatu re of 30 °C in a nitrogen-
purged cabinet or vacuum-sealed bag. Observe all
standard ESD handling procedures.
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REVISION SUMMARY FOR AM29F800B KGD
Revision A+1, A+2
Distinctive Characteristics
Changed typical prog ram/erase time to 30 mA to match
the CMOS DC Characteristics tab le in the Am29F400B
full data sheet.
The minimum guarante per sector is now 1 million
cycles.
Pad Description
Corrected the following dimensions:
X (mils): pads 15, 18, 36
Y (mils): pads 10–12, 35, 36
X (mm): pads 2–22, 37, 38
Y (mm): pads 10–12, 23–32, 35, 36
Physical Specifications
Changed die thickness specification to ~ 20 mils.
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