Features
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Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Compatible
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Supports SPI Modes 0 (0,0) and 3 (1,1)
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Low-voltage and Standard-voltage Operation
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– 2.7 (V
CC
= 2.7V to 5.5V)
– 1.8 (V
CC
= 1.8V to 5.5V)
20 MHz Clock Rate (5V)
64-byte Page Mode and Byte Write Operation
Block Write Protection
– Protect 1/4, 1/2, or Entire Array
Write Protect (WP) Pin and Write Disable Instructions for
Both Hardware and Software Data Protection
Self-timed Write Cycle (5 ms Max)
High-reliability
– Endurance: 100,000 Write Cycles
– Data Retention: >100 Years
Automotive Grade, Extended Temperature and Lead-free/Halogen-free
Devices Available
8-lead PDIP, 8-lead EIAJ SOIC, 8-lead JEDEC SOIC, 8-lead TSSOP
and 8-ball dBGA2
™
Packages
SPI Serial
EEPROMs
128K (16,384 x 8)
256K (32,768 x 8)
Description
The AT25128A/256A provides 131,072/262,144 bits of serial electrically-erasable pro-
grammable read only memory (EEPROM) organized as 16,384/32,768 words of 8 bits
each. The device is optimized for use in many industrial and commercial applications
where low-power and low-voltage operation are essential. The devices are available in
space saving 8-lead PDIP, 8-lead EIAJ SOIC, 8-lead JEDEC SOIC, 8-lead TSSOP
and 8-ball dBGA2 packages. In addition, the entire family is available in 2.7V (2.7V to
5.5V) and 1.8V (1.8V to 5.5V) versions.
The AT25128A/256A is enabled through the Chip Select pin (CS) and accessed via a
3-wire interface consisting of Serial Data Input (SI), Serial Data Output (SO), and
Serial Clock (SCK). All programming cycles are completely self-timed, and no sepa-
rate ERASE cycle is required before WRITE.
AT25128A
AT25256A
Preliminary
Pin Configurations
Pin Name
CS
SCK
SI
SO
GND
VCC
WP
HOLD
NC
DC
Function
Chip Select
Serial Data Clock
Serial Data Input
Serial Data Output
Ground
Power Supply
Write Protect
Suspends Serial Input
No Connect
Don't Connect
CS
SO
WP
GND
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VCC
HOLD
SCK
SI
CS
SO
WP
GND
8-ball dBGA2
VCC
HOLD
SCK
SI
8
7
6
5
1
2
3
4
8-lead TSSOP
CS
SO
WP
GND
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VCC
HOLD
SCK
SI
CS
SO
WP
GND
Bottom View
8-lead PDIP
8-lead SOIC
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VCC
HOLD
SCK
SI
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BLOCK WRITE protection is enabled by programming the status register with top ¼, top
½ or entire array of write protection. Separate program enable and program disable
instructions are provided for additional data protection. Hardware data protection is pro-
vided via the WP pin to protect against inadvertent write attempts to the status register.
The HOLD pin may be used to suspend any serial communication without resetting the
serial sequence.
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Operating Temperature.................................. -55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature ..................................... -65°C to +150°C
Voltage on Any Pin
with Respect to Ground .....................................-1.0V to +7.0V
Maximum Operating Voltage .......................................... 6.25V
DC Output Current........................................................ 5.0 mA
*NOTICE:
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maxi-
mum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the
device. This is a stress rating only and functional
operation of the device at these or any other condi-
tions beyond those indicated in the operational sec-
tions of this specification is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended
periods may affect device reliability.
Block Diagram
16384/32768 x 8
Pin Capacitance
(1)
Applicable over recommended operating range from T
A
= 25°C, f = 1.0 MHz, V
CC
= +5.0V (unless otherwise noted).
Symbol
C
OUT
C
IN
Test Conditions
Output Capacitance (SO)
Input Capacitance (CS, SCK, SI, WP, HOLD)
Max
8
6
Units
pF
pF
Conditions
V
OUT
= 0V
V
IN
= 0V
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AT25128A/256A [Preliminary]
Note:
1. This parameter is characterized and is not 100% tested.
DC Characteristics
Applicable over recommended operating range from T
AI
= -40°C to +85°C, V
CC
= +1.8V to +5.5V,
T
AE
= -40°C to +125°C, V
CC
= +1.8V to +5.5V(unless otherwise noted).
Symbol
V
CC1
V
CC2
V
CC3
I
CC1
I
CC2
I
SB1
I
SB2
I
SB3
I
IL
I
OL
V
IL(1)
V
IH(1)
V
OL1
V
OH1
V
OL2
V
OH2
Note:
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Supply Voltage
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
Supply Current
Standby Current
Standby Current
Standby Current
Input Leakage
Output Leakage
Input Low-voltage
Input High-voltage
Output Low-voltage
Output High-voltage
Output Low-voltage
Output High-voltage
4.5
≤
V
CC
≤
5.5V
1.8V
≤
V
CC
≤
3.6V
I
OL
= 3.0 mA
I
OH
= -1.6 mA
I
OL
= 0.15 mA
I
OH
= -100 µA
V
CC
- 0.2
V
CC
- 0.8
0.2
V
CC
= 5.0V at 20 MHz, SO = Open,
Read
V
CC
= 5.0V at 10 MHz,
SO = Open, Read, Write
V
CC
= 1.8V, CS = V
CC
V
CC
= 2.7V, CS = V
CC
V
CC
= 5.0V, CS = V
CC
V
IN
= 0V to V
CC
V
IN
= 0V to V
CC
, T
AC
= 0°C to 70°C
-3.0
-3.0
-1.0
V
CC
x 0.7
Test Condition
Min
1.8
2.7
4.5
8.0
5.0
0.2
0.5
2.0
Typ
Max
5.5
5.5
5.5
10.0
7.0
3.0
3.0
5.0
3.0
3.0
V
CC
x 0.3
V
CC
+ 0.5
0.4
Units
V
V
V
mA
mA
µA
µA
µA
µA
µA
V
V
V
V
V
V
1. V
IL
and V
IH
max are reference only and are not tested.
AC Characteristics
Applicable over recommended operating range from T
AI
= -40°C to + 85°C, T
AE
= -40°C to +125°C, V
CC
= As Specified,
CL = 1 TTL Gate and 30 pF (unless otherwise noted).
Symbol
f
SCK
Parameter
SCK Clock Frequency
Voltage
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
20
40
80
Min
0
0
0
Max
20
10
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
Units
MHz
t
RI
Input Rise Time
µs
t
FI
Input Fall Time
µs
t
WH
SCK High Time
ns
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AC Characteristics (Continued)
Applicable over recommended operating range from T
AI
= -40°C to + 85°C, T
AE
= -40°C to +125°C, V
CC
= As Specified,
CL = 1 TTL Gate and 30 pF (unless otherwise noted).
Symbol
t
WL
Parameter
SCK Low Time
Voltage
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
4.5 - 5.5
2.7 - 5.5
1.8 - 5.5
100K
Min
20
40
80
25
50
100
25
50
100
25
50
100
25
50
100
25
50
100
25
50
100
25
50
100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
25
50
100
25
50
100
25
50
100
5
5
5
20
40
80
Max
Units
ns
t
CS
CS High Time
ns
t
CSS
CS Setup Time
ns
t
CSH
CS Hold Time
ns
t
SU
Data In Setup Time
ns
t
H
Data In Hold Time
ns
t
HD
Hold Setup Time
ns
t
CD
Hold Hold Time
ns
t
V
Output Valid
ns
t
HO
Output Hold Time
ns
t
LZ
Hold to Output Low Z
ns
t
HZ
Hold to Output High Z
ns
t
DIS
Output Disable Time
ns
t
WC
Endurance
(1)
Note:
Write Cycle Time
5.0V, 25°C, Page Mode
ms
Write Cycles
1. This parameter is characterized and is not 100% tested. Contact Atmel for further information.
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AT25128A/256A [Preliminary]
Serial Interface
Description
MASTER:
The device that generates the serial clock.
SLAVE:
Because the Serial Clock pin (SCK) is always an input, the AT25128A/256A
always operates as a slave.
TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER:
The AT25128A/256A has seperate pins designated for
data transmission (SO) and reception (SI).
MSB:
The Most Significant Bit (MSB) is the first bit transmitted and received.
SERIAL OP-CODE:
After the device is selected with CS going low, the first byte will
be received. This byte contains the op-code that defines the operations to be performed.
INVALID OP-CODE:
If an invalid op-code is received, no data will be shifted into the
AT25128A/256A, and the serial output pin (SO) will remain in a high impedance state
un til the falling edge of CS is de tected a gain. This will reinitialize the serial
communication.
CHIP SELECT:
The AT25128A/256A is selected when the CS pin is low. When the
device is not selected, data will not be accepted via the SI pin, and the serial output pin
(SO) will remain in a high impedance state.
H O LD :
Th e H O LD p in is u se d in co n jun ctio n w it h the C S pin to s e le ct th e
AT25128A/256A. When the device is selected and a serial sequence is underway,
HOLD can be used to pause the serial communication with the master device without
resetting the serial sequence. To pause, the HOLD pin must be brought low while the
SCK pin is low. To resume serial communication, the HOLD pin is brought high while the
SCK pin is low (SCK may still toggle during HOLD). Inputs to the SI pin will be ignored
while the SO pin is in the high impedance state.
WRITE PROTECT:
The write protect pin (WP) will allow normal read/write operations
when held high. When the WP pin is brought low and WPEN bit is “1”, all write opera-
tions to the status register are inhibited. WP going low while CS is still low will interrupt a
write to the status register. If the internal write cycle has already been initiated, WP
going low will have no effect on any write operation to the status register. The WP pin
function is blocked when the WPEN bit in the status register is “0”. This will allow the
user to install the AT25128A/256A in a system with the WP pin tied to ground and still be
able to write to the status register. All WP pin functions are enabled when the WPEN bit
is set to “1”.
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