IS41C16257C
IS41LV16257C
256Kx16
4Mb DRAM WITH FAST PAGE MODE
FEATURES
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Fast access and cycle time
TTL compatible inputs and outputs
Refresh Interval: 512 cycles/8 ms
Refresh Mode: RAS-Only,
CAS-before-RAS
(CBR), and Hidden
JEDEC standard pinout
Single power supply:
5V ± 10% (IS41C16257C)
3.3V ± 10% (IS41LV16257C)
Byte Write and Byte Read operation via
two
CAS
Lead-free available
Industrial temperature available
ADVANCED INFORMATION
APRIL 2010
bit high-performance CMOS Dynamic Random Access
Memories. Fast Page Mode allows 512 random accesses
within a single row with access cycle time as short as 12
ns per 16-bit word. The Byte Write control, of upper and
lower byte, makes these devices ideal for use in 16- and
32-bit wide data bus systems.
These features make the IS41C16257C /IS41LV16257C
ideally suited for high band-width graphics, digital signal
processing, high-performance computing systems, and
peripheral applications.
The IS41C16257C/IS41LV16257C are packaged in a 40-
pin, 400-mil SOJ and TSOP (Type II).
DESCRIPTION
The
ISSI
IS41C16257C/IS41LV16257C is 262,144 x 16-
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KEY TIMING PARAMETERS
Parameter
Max. RAS Access Time (t
rac
)
Max. CAS Access Time (t
cac
)
Max. Column Address Access Time (t
aa
)
Min. Fast Page Mode Cycle Time (t
pc
)
Min. Read/Write Cycle Time (t
rc
)
-35
35
11
18
14
60
-60
60
15
30
25
110
Unit
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
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IS41C16257C
IS41LV16257C
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The IS41C16257C/IS41LV16257C is a CMOS DRAM
optimized for high-speed bandwidth, low-power applications.
During READ or WRITE cycles, each bit is uniquely
addressed through the 18 address bits. These are entered
nine bits (A0-A8) at a time. The row address is latched
by the Row Address Strobe (RAS). The column address
is latched by the Column Address Strobe (CAS).
RAS
is
used to latch the first nine bits and
CAS
is used to latch
the latter nine bits.
The IS41C16257C/IS41LV16257C has two CAS
controls,
LCAS
and
UCAS. The LCAS
and
UCAS
inputs internally
generate a
CAS
signal functioning in an identical manner to
the single
CAS input on the other 256K x 16 DRAMs. The
key difference is that each
CAS
controls its corresponding
I/O tristate logic (in conjunction with
OE
and
WE
and
RAS).
LCAS controls I/O0 - I/O7 and UCAS controls I/O8 - I/
O15.
The IS41C16257C/IS41LV16257C
CAS
function is
determined by the first
CAS
(LCAS or
UCAS)
transitioning
LOW and the last transitioning back HIGH. The two CAS
controls give the IS41C16257C/IS41LV16257C both BYTE
READ and BYTE WRITE cycle capabilities.
Write Cycle
A write cycle is initiated by the falling edge of
CAS
and
WE, whichever occurs last. The input data must be valid at
or before the falling edge of
CAS
or
WE,
whichever occurs
last.
Refresh Cycle
To retain data, 512 refresh cycles are required in each
8 ms period. There are two ways to refresh the memory:
1. By clocking each of the 512 row addresses (A0 through
A8) with RAS at least once every 8 ms. Any read, write,
read-modify-write or
RAS-only
cycle refreshes the ad-
dressed row.
2. Using a
CAS-before-RAS
refresh cycle.
CAS-before-RAS
refresh is activated by the falling edge of
RAS,
while
holding
CAS
LOW. In
CAS-before-RAS
refresh cycle,
an internal 9-bit counter provides the row addresses and
the external address inputs are ignored.
CAS-before-RAS
is a refresh-only mode and no data access
or device selection is allowed. Thus, the output remains in
the High-Z state during the cycle.
Memory Cycle
A memory cycle is initiated by bringing
RAS LOW and it is
terminated by returning both
RAS
and
CAS HIGH.
To ensure
proper device operation and data integrity any memory
cycle, once initiated, must not be ended or aborted before
the minimum t
ras
time has expired. A new cycle must not
be initiated until the minimum precharge time t
rp
, t
cp
has
elapsed.
Power-On
After application of the V
dd
supply, an initial pause of
200 µs is required followed by a minimum of eight
initialization cycles (any combination of cycles containing
a
RAS
signal).
During power-on, it is recommended that RAS
track with
V
dd
or be held at a valid V
ih
to avoid current surges.
Read Cycle
A read cycle is initiated by the falling edge of
CAS
or
OE,
whichever occurs last, while holding
WE HIGH. The column
address must be held for a minimum time specified by t
ar
.
Data Out becomes valid only when t
rac
, t
aa
, t
cac
and t
oea
are all satisfied. As a result, the access time is dependent
on the timing relationships between these parameters.
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