VRAM
SMJ44C251B
MT42C4256
DESCRIPTION
The SMJ44C251B/MT42C4256 multiport video RAM is a
high-speed, dual-ported memory device. It consists of a dynamic
random-access memory (DRAM) organized as 262144 words
of 4 bits each interfaced to a serial-data register or serial-access
memory (SAM) organized as 512 words of 4 bits each. The
SMJ44C251B/MT42C4256 supports three types of operation:
random access to and from the DRAM, serial access to and from
the serial register, and bidirectional transfer of data between any
row in the DRAM and the serial register. Except during transfer
operations, the SMJ44C251B/MT42C4256 can be accessed
simultaneously and asynchronously from the DRAM and SAM
ports.
applications not requiring real-time register reload (for example,
reloads done during CRT retrace periods), the single-register
mode of operation is retained to simplify design. The SAM can
also be configured in input mode, accepting serial data from an
external device. Once the serial register within the SAM is loaded,
its contents can be transferred to the corresponding column posi-
tions in any row in memory in a single memory cycle.
The SAM port is designed for maximum performance. Data
can be input to or accessed from the SAM at serial rates up to
33 MHz. During the split-register mode of operation, internal
circuitry detects when the last bit position is accessed from the
active half of the register and immediately transfers control to the
During a transfer operation, the 512 columns of the DRAM
are connected to the 512 positions in the serial data register. The
512 × 4-bit serial-data register can be loaded from the memory
row (transfer read), or the contents of the 512 × 4-bit serial-data
register can be written to the memory row (transfer write).
The SMJ44C251B/MT42C4256 is equipped with several
features designed to provide higher system-level bandwidth and
to simplify design integration on both the DRAM and SAM ports.
On the DRAM port, greater pixel draw rates can be achieved
by the device’s 4 × 4 block-write mode. The block-write mode
allows four bits of data (present in an on-chip color-data register)
to be written to any combination of four adjacent column-address
locations. As many as 16 bits of data can be written to memory
during each CAS cycle time. Also on the DRAM port, a write
mask or a write-per-bit feature allows masking any combina-
tion of the four input/outputs on any write cycle. The persistent
write-per-bit feature uses a mask register that, once loaded, can
be used on subsequent write cycles. The mask register eliminates
having to provide mask data on every mask-write cycle.
The SMJ44C251B/MT42C4256 offers a split-register
transfer read (DRAM to SAM) feature for the serial tester
(SAM port). This feature enables real-time register reload
implementation for truly continuous serial data streams without
critical timing requirements. The register is divided into a high
half and a low half. While one half is being read out of the SAM
port, the other half can be loaded from the memory array. For
opposite half. A separate output, QSF, is included to
dicate which half of the serial register is active at any given time
in the split-register mode.
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All inputs, outputs, and clock signals on the SMJ44C251B/
MT42C4256 are compatible with Series 54 TTL devices. All
address lines and data-in lines are latched on-chip to simplify
system design. All data-out lines are unlatched to allow greater
system flexibility.
Enhanced page-mode operation allows faster memory ac-
cess by keeping the same row address while selecting random
column addresses. The time for row-address setup, row-address
hold, and address multiplex is eliminated, and a memory cycle
time reduction of up to 3× can be achieved, compared to mini-
mum RAS cycle times. The maximum number of columns that
can be accessed is determined by the maximum RAS low time
and page-mode cycle time used. The SMJ44C251B/MT42C4256
allows a full page (512 cycles) of
information to be accessed in
read, write, or read-modify-write mode during a single RAS-low
period using relatively conservative page-mode cycle times.
The SMJ44C251B/MT42C4256 employs state-of-the-art
technology for very high performance combined with improved
reliability.
Micross Components reserves the right to change products or specifications without notice.
SMJ44C251B/MT42C4256
Rev. 0.6 06/10
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