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10.3
Writing Commands/Command Sequences
To write a command or command sequence (which includes programming data to the device and erasing
sectors of memory), the system must drive WE# and CE# (CE1# or CE#2 in PL129J) to VIL, and OE# to VIH.
The device features an Unlock Bypass mode to facilitate faster programming. Once a bank enters the
Unlock Bypass mode, only two write cycles are required to program a word, instead of four.
Word ProgramUnlock Bypass command sequences.
indicates the set of address space that each sector occupies. A “bank address” is the set of address bits
required to uniquely select a bank. Similarly, a “sector address” refers to the address bits required to uniquely
suspending/resuming the erase operation.
ICC2 in the DC Characteristics table represents the active current specification for the write mode. See the
timing specification tables and timing diagrams in section
Reset on page 77 for write operations.
10.3.1
Accelerated Program Operation
The device offers accelerated program operations through the ACC function. This function is primarily
intended to allow faster manufacturing throughput at the factory.
If the system asserts VHH on this pin, the device automatically enters the aforementioned Unlock Bypass
mode, temporarily unprotects any protected sectors, and uses the higher voltage on the pin to reduce the
time required for program operations. The system would use a two-cycle program command sequence as
required by the Unlock Bypass mode. Removing VHH from the WP#/ACC pin returns the device to normal
operation. Note that VHH must not be asserted on WP#/ACC for operations other than accelerated
programming, or device damage may result. In addition, the WP#/ACC pin should be raised to VCC when not
in use. That is, the WP#/ACC pin should not be left floating or unconnected; inconsistent behavior of the
device may result.
10.3.2
Autoselect Functions
If the system writes the autoselect command sequence, the device enters the autoselect mode. The system
can then read autoselect codes from the internal register (which is separate from the memory array) on
10.4
Standby Mode
When the system is not reading or writing to the device, it can place the device in the standby mode. In this
mode, current consumption is greatly reduced, and the outputs are placed in the high impedance state,
independent of the OE# input.
The device enters the CMOS standby mode when the CE# (CE1#,CE#2 in PL129J) and RESET# pins are
both held at VIO ± 0.3 V. (Note that this is a more restricted voltage range than VIH.) If CE# (CE1#,CE#2 in
PL129J) and RESET# are held at VIH, but not within VIO ± 0.3 V, the device will be in the standby mode, but
the standby current will be greater. The device requires standard access time (tCE) for read access when the
device is in either of these standby modes, before it is ready to read data.
If the device is deselected during erasure or programming, the device draws active current until the operation
is completed.