FM25V02A
256-Kbit (32K × 8) Serial (SPI) F-RAM
with Extended Temperature
256-Kbit (32K
× 8) Serial (SPI) F-RAM with Extended Temperature
Features
Functional Description
■ 256-Kbit ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM)
The FM25V02A is a 256-Kbit nonvolatile memory employing an
advanced ferroelectric process. An F-RAM is nonvolatile and
performs reads and writes similar to a RAM. It provides reliable
data retention for 121 years while eliminating the complexities,
overhead, and system-level reliability problems caused by serial
flash, EEPROM, and other nonvolatile memories.
logically organized as 32K × 8
❐ High-endurance 100 trillion (1014) read/writes
❐ 121-year data retention (See the Data Retention and
Endurance table)
❐ NoDelay™ writes
❐ Advanced high-reliability ferroelectric process
Unlike serial flash and EEPROM, the FM25V02A performs write
operations at bus speed. No write delays are incurred. Data is
written to the memory array immediately after each byte is
successfully transferred to the device. The next bus cycle can
commence without the need for data polling. In addition, the
product offers substantial write endurance compared with other
nonvolatile memories. The FM25V02A is capable of supporting
1014 read/write cycles, or 100 million times more write cycles
than EEPROM.
■ Very fast serial peripheral interface (SPI)
❐ Up to 33-MHz frequency
❐ Direct hardware replacement for serial flash and EEPROM
❐ Supports SPI mode 0 (0, 0) and mode 3 (1, 1)
■ Sophisticated write-protection scheme
❐ Hardware protection using the Write Protect (WP) pin
❐ Software protection using Write Disable instruction
❐ Software block protection for 1/4, 1/2, or entire array
■ Device ID
❐ Manufacturer ID and Product ID
These capabilities make the FM25V02A ideal for nonvolatile
memory applications requiring frequent or rapid writes.
Examples range from data logging, where the number of write
cycles may be critical, to demanding industrial controls where the
long write time of serial flash or EEPROM can cause data loss.
■ Low power consumption
❐ 5-mA active current at 33 MHz
❐ 500-A standby current
❐ 12-A sleep mode current
The FM25V02A provides substantial benefits to users of serial
EEPROM or flash as a hardware drop-in replacement. The
FM25V02A uses the high-speed SPI bus, which enhances the
high-speed write capability of F-RAM technology. The device
incorporates a read-only Device ID that allows the host to
determine the manufacturer, product density, and product
revision. The device specifications are guaranteed over an
extended temperature range of –40 C to +105 C.
■ Low-voltage operation: VDD = 2.7 V to 3.6 V
■ Extended temperature: –40 C to +105 C
■ 8-pin dual flat no-leads (DFN) package
■ Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) compliant
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Logic Block Diagram
WP
Instruction Decoder
CS
HOLD
SCK
Clock Generator
Control Logic
Write Protect
32 K x 8
F-RAM Array
Instruction Register
15
8
Address Register
Counter
SI
SO
Data I/O Register
3
Nonvolatile Status
Register
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
Document Number: 001-90844 Rev. *G
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198 Champion Court
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San Jose, CA 95134-1709
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408-943-2600
Revised September 27, 2016