256/128/128 Mb (16/8/8 M x 16-Bit) CMOS, 3.0 Volt-only
Simultaneous Read/Write, Page-Mode Flash Memory
Data Sheet
(Preliminary)
S29PL-N MirrorBit
™
Flash Family Cover Sheet
Notice to Readers:
This document states the current technical specifications regarding the Spansion
product(s) described herein. Each product described herein may be designated as Advance Information,
Preliminary, or Full Production. See
Notice On Data Sheet Designations
for definitions.
Publication Number
S29PL-N_00
Revision
A
Amendment
5
Issue Date
June 6, 2007
Data
Sheet
(Pre limin ar y)
Notice On Data Sheet Designations
Spansion Inc. issues data sheets with Advance Information or Preliminary designations to advise readers of
product information or intended specifications throughout the product life cycle, including development,
qualification, initial production, and full production. In all cases, however, readers are encouraged to verify
that they have the latest information before finalizing their design. The following descriptions of Spansion data
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products, but has not committed any design to production. Information presented in a document with this
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Inc. therefore places the following conditions upon Advance Information content:
“This document contains information on one or more products under development at Spansion Inc.
The information is intended to help you evaluate this product. Do not design in this product without
contacting the factory. Spansion Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue work on this proposed
product without notice.”
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completed, and that initial production has begun. Due to the phases of the manufacturing process that
require maintaining efficiency and quality, this document may be revised by subsequent versions or
modifications due to changes in technical specifications.”
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page refers the reader to the notice on this page.
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option, temperature range, package type, or V
IO
range. Changes may also include those needed to clarify a
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“This document states the current technical specifications regarding the Spansion product(s)
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that subsequent versions of this document are not expected to change. However, typographical or
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Questions regarding these document designations may be directed to your local sales office.
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S29PL-N MirrorBit
™
Flash Family
S29PL-N_00_A5 June 6, 2007
S29PL-N MirrorBit
™
Flash Family
29PL256N, S29PL127N, S29PL129N,
256/128/128 Mb (16/8/8 M x 16-Bit) CMOS, 3.0 Volt-only
Simultaneous Read/Write, Page-Mode Flash Memory
Data Sheet
(Preliminary)
General Description
The Spansion Family Name is the latest generation 3.0-Volt page mode read family fabricated using the 110 nm Mirrorbit
TM
Flash process technology. These 8-word page-mode Flash devices are capable of performing simultaneous read and write
operations with zero latency on two separate banks. These devices offer fast page access times of 25 to 30 ns, with
corresponding random access times of 65 ns, 70 ns, and 80 ns respectively, allowing high speed microprocessors to operate
without wait states. The S29PL129N device offers the additional feature of dual chip enable inputs (CE1# and CE2#) that allow
each half of the memory space to be controlled separately.
Distinctive Characteristics
Architectural Advantages
32-Word Write Buffer
Dual Chip Enable Inputs (only for S29PL129N)
– Two CE# inputs control selection of each half of the memory space
Hardware Features
WP#/ACC (Write Protect/Acceleration) Input
– At V
IL
, hardware level protection for the first and last two 32 Kword
sectors.
– At V
IH
, allows the use of DYB/PPB sector protection
– At V
HH
, provides accelerated programming in a factory setting
Single Power Supply Operation
– Full Voltage range of 2.7 – 3.6 V read, erase, and program
operations for battery-powered applications
– Voltage range of 2.7 – 3.1 V valid for PL-N MCP products
Dual Boot and No Boot Options
Low V
CC
Write Inhibit
Simultaneous Read/Write Operation
– Data can be continuously read from one bank while executing
erase/program functions in another bank
– Zero latency switching from write to read operations
Security Features
Persistent Sector Protection
– A command sector protection method to lock combinations of
individual sectors to prevent program or erase operations within that
sector
– Sectors can be locked and unlocked in-system at V
CC
level
4-Bank Sector Architecture with Top and Bottom Boot Blocks
256-Word Secured Silicon Sector Region
– Up to 128 factory-locked words
– Up to 128 customer-lockable words
Password Sector Protection
– A sophisticated sector protection method locks combinations of
individual sectors to prevent program or erase operations within that
sector using a user defined 64-bit password
Manufactured on 0.11 µm Process Technology
Data Retention of 20 years Typical
Cycling Endurance of 100,000 Cycles per Sector Typical
Publication Number
S29PL-N_00
Revision
A
Amendment
5
Issue Date
June 6, 2007
This document states the current technical specifications regarding the Spansion product(s) described herein. The Preliminary status of this document indicates that product qual-
ification has been completed, and that initial production has begun. Due to the phases of the manufacturing process that require maintaining efficiency and quality, this document
may be revised by subsequent versions or modifications due to changes in technical specifications.
Data
Sheet
(Pre limin ar y)
Performance Characteristics
Read Access Times (@ 30 pF, Industrial Temp.)
Random Access Time, ns (t
ACC
)
Page Access Time, ns (t
PACC
)
Max CE# Access Time, ns (t
CE
)
Max OE# Access Time, ns (t
OE
)
65
25
65
25
70
30
70
30
Current Consumption (typical values)
8-Word Page Read
Simultaneous Read/Write
Program/Erase
Standby
6 mA
65 mA
25 mA
20 µA
Typical Program & Erase Times (typical values)
(See Note)
Typical Word
Typical Effective Word (32 words in buffer)
Accelerated Write Buffer Program
Typical Sector Erase Time (32-Kword Sector)
Typical Sector Erase Time (128-Kword Sector)
Note
Typical program and erase times assume the following conditions: 25°C, 3.0 V V