Preliminary
FM22LD16
4Mbit F-RAM Memory
Features
Superior to Battery-backed SRAM Modules
4Mbit Ferroelectric Nonvolatile RAM
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No Battery Concerns
Monolithic Reliability
True Surface Mount Solution, No Rework Steps
Superior for Moisture, Shock, and Vibration
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Organized as 256Kx16
Configurable as 512Kx8 Using /UB, /LB
1014 Read/Write Cycles
NoDelay™ Writes
Page Mode Operation to 40MHz
Advanced High-Reliability Ferroelectric Process
Low Power Operation
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2.7V – 3.6V Power Supply
Low Standby Current (90µA typ.)
Low Active Current (8 mA typ.)
SRAM Compatible
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JEDEC 256Kx16 SRAM Pinout
55 ns Access Time, 110 ns Cycle Time
Industry Standard Configuration
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Industrial Temperature -40° C to +85° C
48-ball “Green”/RoHS FBGA package
Advanced Features
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Low VDD Monitor Protects Memory against
Inadvertent Writes
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Software Programmable Block Write Protect
Description
The device is available in a 48-ball FBGA package.
Device specifications are guaranteed over industrial
temperature range –40°C to +85°C.
The FM22LD16 is a 256Kx16 nonvolatile memory
that reads and writes like a standard SRAM. A
ferroelectric random access memory or F-RAM is
nonvolatile, which means that data is retained after
power is removed. It provides data retention for over
10 years while eliminating the reliability concerns,
functional disadvantages, and system design
complexities of battery-backed SRAM (BBSRAM).
Fast write timing and high write endurance make the
F-RAM superior to other types of memory.
Pin Configuration
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2
3
4
5
6
A
B
C
/LB
/OE
/UB
A0
A3
A5
A1
A4
A6
A2
/CE
DQ1
NC
DQ8
DQ9
DQ0
DQ2
In-system operation of the FM22LD16 is very similar
to other RAM devices and can be used as a drop-in
replacement for standard SRAM. Read and write
cycles may be triggered by /CE or simply by
changing the address. The F-RAM memory is
nonvolatile due to its unique ferroelectric memory
process. These features make the FM22LD16 ideal
for nonvolatile memory applications requiring
frequent or rapid writes in the form of an SRAM.
DQ10
D
E
F
VSS
VDD
DQ11
DQ12
A17
NC
A7
DQ3
DQ4
DQ5
VDD
VSS
DQ6
A16
A15
DQ14 DQ13
A14
G
H
DQ15
NC
NC
A8
A12
A9
A13
A10
/WE
A11
DQ7
NC
The FM22LD16 includes a low voltage monitor that
blocks access to the memory array when VDD drops
below a critical threshold. The memory is protected
against an inadvertent access and data corruption
under this condition. The device also features
software-controlled write protection. The memory
array is divided into 8 uniform blocks, each of which
can be individually write protected.
Top View (Ball Down)
Ordering Information
FM22LD16-55-BG
55 ns access, 48-ball
“Green”/RoHS FBGA
This is a product that has fixed target specifications but are subject
to change pending characterization results.
Ramtron International Corporation
1850 Ramtron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(800) 545-FRAM, (719) 481-7000
http://www.ramtron.com
Rev. 1.0
Oct. 2008
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