PRELIMINARY
August 1989
DP8417/NS32817, 8418/32818, 8419/32819, 8419X/
32819X 64k, 256k Dynamic RAM Controller/Drivers
General Description
Operational Features
Y
Makes DRAM Interface and refresh tasks appear virtu-
ally transparent to the CPU, making DRAMs as easy to
use as static RAMs
The DP8417/8418/8419/8419X represent a family of 256k
DRAM Controller/Drivers which are designed to provide
‘‘No-Waitstate’’ CPU interface to Dynamic RAM arrays of up
to 2 Mbytes and larger. Each device offers slight functional
variations of the DP8419 design which are tailored for differ-
ent system requirements. All family members are fabricated
using National’s new oxide isolated Advanced Low power
Schottky (ALS) process and use design techniques which
enable them to significantly out-perform all other LSI or dis-
crete alternatives in speed, level of integration, and power
consumption.
Y
Specifically designed to eliminate CPU wait states up to
10 MHz or beyond
Y
Eliminates 15 to 20 SSI/MSI components for significant
board real estate reduction, system power savings and
the elimination of chip-to-chip AC skewing
Y
On-board ultra precise delay line
Y
On-board high capacitive RAS, CAS, WE, and address
drivers (specified driving 88 DRAMs directly)
Each device integrates the following critical 256k DRAM
controller functions on a single monolithic device: ultra pre-
cise delay line; 9-bit refresh counter; fall-through row, col-
umn, and bank select input latches; Row/Column address
muxing logic; on-board high capacitive-load RAS, CAS, and
Write Enable & Address output drivers; and, precise control
signal timing for all the above.
Y
AC specified for directly addressing up to 8 Megabytes
Y
Low power/high speed bipolar oxide isolated process
Y
Upward pin and function compatible with new DP8428/
DP8429 1 Mbit DRAM controller drivers
Y
Downward pin and function compatible with DP8408A/
DP8409A 64k/256k DRAM controller/drivers
Y
4 user selectable modes of operation for Access and
Refresh (2 automatic, 2 external)
There are four device options of the basic DP8419 Control-
ler. The DP8417 is pin and function compatible with the
DP8419 except that its outputs are TRI-STATE
. The
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Contents
Y
DP8418 changes one pin and is specifically designed to
offer an optimum interface to 32 bit microprocessors. The
DP8419X is functionally identical to the DP8419, but is avail-
able in a 52-pin DIP package which is upward pin compati-
ble with National’s new DP8429D 1 Mbit DRAM Controller/
Driver.
System and Device Block Diagrams
Y
Recommended Companion Components
Y
Device Connection Diagrams and Pin Definitions
Y
Family Device Differences
(DP8419 vs DP8409A, 8417, 8418, 8419X)
Y
Each device is available in plastic DIP, Ceramic DIP, and
Plastic Chip Carrier (PCC) packaging. (Continued)
Mode of Operation
(Descriptions and Timing Diagrams)
Y
Application Description and Diagrams
TRI-STATEÉ is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
PALÉ is a registered trademark of and used under license with Monolithic Memories, Inc.
Y
DC/AC Electrical Specifications, Timing Diagrams and
Test Conditions
System Diagram
TL/F/8396–25
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1995 National Semiconductor Corporation
TL/F/8396
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