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IS93C46-3
1,024-BIT SERIAL ELECTRICALLY
ERASABLE PROM
ISSI
MARCH 2001
FEATURES
OVERVIEW
• State-of-the-artarchitecture
— Non-volatile data storage
The IS93C46-3 is a low cost 1,024-bit, non-volatile, serial
E2PROM. It is fabricated using ISSI’s advanced CMOS
E2PROM technology. The IS93C46-3 provides efficient
non-volatile read/write memory arranged as 64 registers
of 16 bits each. Seven 9-bit instructions control the
operation of the device, which includes read, write, and
mode enable functions. The data out pin (DOUT) indicates
the status of the device during in the self-timed non-
volatile programming cycle.
— Low voltage operation:
3.0V (Vcc = 2.7V to 6.0V)
— Full TTL compatible inputs and outputs
— Auto increment for efficient data dump
• Low voltage read operation
— Down to 2.7V
• Hardware and software write protection
— Defaults to write-disabled state at power-up
— Softwareinstructionsforwrite-enable/disable
• Advanced low voltage CMOS E2PROM
technology
• Versatile, easy-to-useInterface
— Self-timedprogrammingcycle
— Automaticerase-before-write
— Programming status indicator
— Word and chip erasable
The self-timed write cycle includes an automatic erase-
before-write capability. To protect against inadvertent
writes, the WRITE instruction is accepted only while the
chip is in the write enabled state. Data is written in 16 bits
per write instruction into the selected register. If Chip
Select (CS) is brought HIGH after initiation of the write
cycle, the Data Output (DOUT) pin will indicate the READY/
BUSY status of the chip.
APPLICATIONS
The IS93C46-3 is ideal for high-volume applications
requiring low power and low density storage. This device
uses a low cost, space saving 8-pin package. Candidate
applications include robotics, alarm devices, electronic
locks, meters and instrumentation settings.
— Stop SK anytime for power savings
• Durable and reliable
— 10-year data retention after 100K write cycles
— 100,000 write cycles
— Unlimited read cycles
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
DUMMY
BIT
DOUT
DATA
REGISTER
(16 BITS)
INSTRUCTION
REGISTER
(9 BITS)
R/W
AMPS
DIN
EEPROM
ADDRESS
REGISTER
INSTRUCTION
DECODE,
CONTROL,
AND
1 OF 64
DECODER
ARRAY
CS
(64 X 16)
CLOCK
SK
GENERATION
HIGH VOLTAGE
GENERATOR
WRITE
ENABLE
ISSI reserves the right to make changes to its products at any time without notice in order to improve design and supply the best possible product. We assume no responsibility for any
errors which may appear in this publication. © Copyright 2001, Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.
Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. — 1-800-379-4774
Rev. G
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04/26/01