A29L160C Series
Device erasure occurs by executing the proper erase
command sequence. This initiates the Embedded Erase
The hardware sector protection feature disables operations
for both program and erase in any combination of the
sectors of memory. This can be achieved via programming
equipment.
The Erase Suspend/Erase Resume feature enables the user
to put erase on hold for any period of time to read data from,
or program data to, any other sector that is not selected for
erasure. True background erase can thus be achieved.
algorithm
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an internal algorithm that automatically
preprograms the array (if it is not already programmed)
before executing the erase operation. During erase, the
device automatically times the erase pulse widths and
verifies proper erase margin. The Unlock Bypass mode
facilitates faster programming times by requiring only two
write cycles to program data instead of four.
The hardware
pin terminates any operation in
RESET
progress and resets the internal state machine to reading
array data. The pin may be tied to the system reset
The host system can detect whether a program or erase
operation is complete by observing the RY /
pin, or by
BY
RESET
reading the I/O7 (
Polling) and I/O6 (toggle) status bits.
Data
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 device offers two power-saving features. When
addresses have been stable for a specified amount of time,
the device enters the automatic sleep mode. The system can
also place the device into the standby mode. Power
consumption is greatly reduced in both these modes.
After a program or erase cycle has been completed, the
device is ready to read array data or accept another
command.
The sector erase architecture allows memory sectors to be
erased and reprogrammed without affecting the data
contents of other sectors. The A29L160C is fully erased
when shipped from the factory.
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