Preliminary
FM23MLD16
8Mbit F-RAM Memory
Features
Superior to Battery-backed SRAM Modules
8Mbit 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 512Kx16
Configurable as 1Mx8 Using /UB, /LB
High Endurance 100 Trillion (1014) Read/Writes
NoDelay™ Writes
Page Mode Operation to 33MHz
Advanced High-Reliability Ferroelectric Process
Low Power Operation
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2.7V – 3.6V Power Supply
14 mA Active Current
SRAM Compatible
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JEDEC 512Kx16 SRAM Pinout
60 ns Access Time, 115 ns Cycle Time
Industry Standard Configuration
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Industrial Temperature -40° C to +85° C
48-pin “Green”/RoHS FBGA package
Advanced Features
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Low VDD Monitor Protects Memory against
Inadvertent Writes
are guaranteed over the industrial temperature range
of –40°C to +85°C.
Description
The FM23MLD16 is a 512Kx16 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 very high write endurance
make F-RAM superior to other types of memory.
48-Ball FBGA Top View (Ball Down)
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B
C
/LB
/OE
/UB
A0
A3
A5
A1
A4
A6
A2
CE2
DQ0
DQ2
DQ8
DQ9
/CE1
DQ1
DQ10
In-system operation of the FM23MLD16 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 a chip enable or
simply by changing the address. The F-RAM
memory is nonvolatile due to its unique ferroelectric
memory process. These features make the
FM23MLD16 ideal for nonvolatile memory
applications requiring frequent or rapid writes in the
form of an SRAM.
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F
VSS
VDD
DQ11
DQ12
A17
NC
A7
DQ3
DQ4
DQ5
VDD
VSS
DQ6
A16
A15
DQ14 DQ13
A14
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H
DQ15
A18
NC
A8
A12
A9
A13
A10
/WE
A11
DQ7
NC
The FM23MLD16 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.
Ordering Information
FM23MLD16-60-BG 60 ns access, 48-pin
“Green”/RoHS FBGA
The FM23MLD16 F-RAM is available in a 48-ball
FBGA surface mount package. Device specifications
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
Dec. 2008
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