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X25097
DESCRIPTION
1024 x 8 Bit
5MHz Low Power SPI Serial E2PROM with IDLockTM Memory
FEATURES · 5MHz Clock Rate · IDLockTM Memory --IDLock First or Last Page, any 1/4 or Lower 1/2 of E2PROM Array · Low Power CMOS --<1mA Standby Current --<3mA Active Current during Write --<400mA Active Current during Read · 1.8V to 3.6V, 2.7V-5.5V or 4.5V to 5.5V Operation · Built-in Inadvertent Write Protection --Power-Up/Power-Down Protection Circuitry --Write Enable Latch --Write Protect Pin · SPI Modes (0,0 & 1,1) · 1024 x 8 Bits --16 Byte Page Mode · Self-Timed Write Cycle --5ms Write Cycle Time (Typical) · High Reliability --Endurance: 100,000 Cycles/Byte --Data Retention: 100 Years --ESD: 2000V on all pins · 8-Lead TSSOP Package · 8-Lead SOIC Package · 8-Lead PDIP Package The X25097 is a CMOS 8K-bit serial E2PROM, internally organized as 1024 x 8. The X25097 features a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and software protocol allowing operation on a simple four-wire bus. The bus signals are a clock input (SCK) plus separate data in (SI) and data out (SO) lines. Access to the device is controlled through a chip select (CS) input, allowing any number of devices to share the same bus. IDLock is a programmble locking mechanism which allows the user to lock system ID and parametric data in different portions of the E 2 PROM memory space, ranging from as little as one page to as much as 1/2 of the total array. The X25097 also features a WP pin that can be used for hardwire protection of the part, disabling all write attempts, as well as a Write Enable Latch that must be set before a write operation can be initiated. The X25097 utilizes Xicor's proprietary Direct WriteTM cell, providing a minimum endurance of 100,000 cycles per byte and a minimum data retention of 100 years.
FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM
SI SO COMMAND DECODE AND CONTROL LOGIC DATA REGISTER Y DECODE LOGIC 16 SCK X DECODE LOGIC 64 8
8K E2PROM ARRAY (1024 x 8)
CS
WP
WRITE CONTROL LOGIC
HIGH VOLTAGE CONTROL
7038 FRM F01
ÓXicor, Inc. 1994, 1995, 1996 Patents Pending 7034-1.1 2/12/99 T1/C0/D0 SH
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Characteristics subject to change without notice
X25097
PIN DESCRIPTIONS Serial Output (SO) SO is a push/pull serial data output pin. During a read cycle, data is shifted out on this pin. Data is clocked out by the falling edge of the serial clock. Serial Input (SI) SI is a serial data input pin. All opcodes, byte addresses, and data to be written to the memory are input on this pin. Data is latched by the rising edge of the serial clock. Serial Clock (SCK) The Serial Clock controls the serial bus timing for data input and output. Opcodes, addresses, or data present on the SI pin are latched on the rising edge of the clock input, while data on the SO pin change after the falling edge of the clock input. Chip Select (CS) When CS is HIGH, the X25097 is deselected and the SO output pin is at high impedance and unless an internal write operation is underway, the X25097 will be in the standby power mode. CS LOW enables the X25097, placing it in the active power mode. It should be noted that after power-up, a HIGH to LOW transition on CS is required prior to the start of any operation. Write Protect (WP) When WP is LOW, nonvolatile writes to the X25097 are disabled, but the part otherwise functions normally. When WP is held HIGH, all functions, including nonvolatile writes operate normally. WP going LOW while CS is still LOW will interrupt a write to the X25097. If the internal write cycle has already been initiated, WP going low will have no affect on this write. PIN NAMES Symbol
CS SO SI SCK WP VSS VCC NC
0.122" CS SO *0.197" WP V SS
PIN CONFIGURATION
Not to scale 8 Lead SOIC/PDIP 1 2 3 4 *0.244" X25097 8 7 6 5 V CC NC SCK SI
7038 FRM F02
8 Lead TSSOP NC VCC CS SO 1 2 3 4 0.252" *SOIC Mesaurement X25097 8 7 6 5 SCK SI V SS WP
7038 FRM F02.2
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The X25097 is a 1024 x 8 E2PROM designed to interface directly with the synchronous Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) of many popular microcontroller families. The X25097 contains an 8-bit instruction register. It is accessed via the SI input, with data being clocked in on the rising edge of SCK. CS must be LOW and the WP input must be HIGH during the entire operation. Table 1 contains a list of the instructions and their opcodes. All instructions, addresses and data are transferred MSB first. Data input is sampled on the first rising edge of SCK after CS goes LOW. SCK is static, allowing the user to stop the clock and then start it again to resume operations where left off. Write Enable Latch The X25097 contains a "Write Enable" latch. This latch must be SET before a write operation is initiated. The WREN instruction will set the latch and the WRDI instruction will reset the latch (Figure 4). This latch is automatically reset upon a power-up condition and after the completion of a byte or page write cycle.
Description
Chip Select Input Serial Output Serial Input Serial Clock Input Write Protect Input Ground Supply Voltage No Connect
7038 FRM T01
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IDLock Memory Xicor's IDLock Memory provides a flexible mechanism to store and lock system ID and parametric information. There are seven distinct IDLock Memory areas within the array which vary in size from one page to as much as half of the entire array. These areas and associated address ranges are IDLocked by writing the appropriate two byte IDLock instruction to the device as described in Table 1 and Figure 7. Once an IDLock instruction has been completed, that IDLock setup is held in a nonvolatile Status Register (Figure 1) until the next IDLock instruction is issued. The sections of the memory array that are IDLocked can be read but not written until IDLock Protection is removed or changed. Figure 1. Status Register/IDLock Byte 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 1 0 IDL2 IDL1 IDL0
7038 FRM T02.1
(Figure 1). The ID Lock bits define the ID Lock condition (Figure 1/Table1). The other bits are reserved and will return '0' when read. See Figure 3. If a nonvolatile write is in progress, the Read Status Instruction returns a HIGH on SO. When the nonvolatile write cycle is completed, the status register data is read out. Clocking SCK is valid during a nonvolatile write in progress, but is not necessary. If the SCK line is clocked, the pointer to the status register is also clocked, even though the SO pin shows the status of the nonvolatile write operation (See Figure 3). Write Sequence Prior to any attempt to write data into the X25097, the "Write Enable" latch must first be set by issuing the WREN instruction (See Table 1 and Figure 4). CS is first taken LOW. Then the WREN instruction is clocked into the X25097. After all eight bits of the instruction are transmitted, CS must then be taken HIGH. If the user continues the write operation without taking CS HIGH after issuing the WREN instruction, the write operation will be ignored. To write data to the E2PROM memory array, the user then issues the WRITE instruction, followed by the 16 bit address and the data to be written. Only the last 10 bits of the address are used and bits [15:10] are specified to be zeroes. This is minimally a thirty-two clock operation. CS must go LOW and remain LOW for the duration of the operation. The host may continue to write up to 16 bytes of data to the X25097. The only restriction is the 16 bytes must reside on the same page. If the address counter reaches the end of the page and the clock continues, the counter will "roll over" to the first address of the page and overwrite any data that may have been previously written. For a byte or page write operation to be completed, CS can only be brought HIGH after bit 0 of the last data byte to be written is clocked in. If it is brought HIGH at any other time, the write operation will not be completed. Refer to Figures 5 and 6 for detailed illustration of the write sequences and time frames in which CS going HIGH are valid.
Note: Bits [7:3] specified to be "0's"
Clock and Data Timing Data input on the SI line is latched on the rising edge of SCK. Data is output on the SO line by the falling edge of SCK. Read Sequence When reading from the E2PROM memory array, CS is first pulled LOW to select the device. The 8-bit READ instruction is transmitted to the X25097, followed by the 16-bit address, of which the last 10 bits are used (bits [15:10] specified to be zeroes). After the READ opcode and address are sent, the data stored in the memory at the selected address is shifted out on the SO line. The data stored in memory at the next address can be read sequentially by continuing to provide clock pulses. The address is automatically incremented to the next higher address after each byte of data is shifted out. When the highest address is reached (03FFh), the address counter rolls over to address 0000h, allowing the read cycle to be continued indefinitely. The read operation is terminated by taking CS HIGH. Refer to the Read Operation Sequence illustrated in Figure 2. Read Status Operation If there is not a nonvolatile write in progress, the Read Status instruction returns the ID Lock byte from the Status Register which contains the ID Lock bits IDL2-IDL0
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IDLock Operation Prior to any attempt to perform an IDLock Operation, the WREN instruction must first be issued. This instruction sets the "Write Enable" latch and allows the part to respond to an IDLock sequence (Figure 7). The IDLock instruction follows and consists of one command byte followed by one IDLock byte (See Figure 1). This byte contains the IDLock bits IDL2-IDL0. The rest of the bits [7:3] are unused and must be written as zeroes. Bringing CS HIGH after the two byte IDLock instruction initiates a nonvolatile write to the Status Register. Writing more than one byte to the Status Register will overwrite the previously written IDLock byte. See Table 1. Operational Notes The X25097 powers up in the following state: · The device is in the low power, standby state. · A HIGH to LOW transition on CS is required to enter an active state and receive an instruction. · SO pin is at high impedance. · The "Write Enable" latch is reset. Data Protection The following circuitry has been included to prevent inadvertant writes: · The "Write Enable" latch is reset upon power-up. · A WREN instruction must be issued to set the "Write Enable" latch. · CS must come HIGH at the proper clock count in order to start a write cycle.
Table 1. Instruction Set and Block Lock Protection Byte Definition Instruction Format*
0000 0110 0000 0100 0000 0001
Instruction Name and Operation
WREN: Set the Write Enable Latch (Write Enable Operation) WRDI: Reset the Write Enable Latch (Write Disable Operation) IDLock Instruction--followed by: IDLock Byte: (See Figure 1) 0000 0000 --->NO IDLock: 00h-00h - - - - - - - - - - - >None of the Array 0000 0001 --->IDLock Q1: 0000h-00FFh - - - - - - - >Lower Quadrant (Q1) 0000 0010 --->IDLock Q2: 0100h-01FFh - - - - - - - >Q2 0000 0011 --->IDLock Q3: 0200h-02FFh - - - - - - - >Q3 0000 0100 --->IDLock Q4: 0300h-03FFh - - - - - - - >Upper Quadrant (Q4) 0000 0101 --->IDLock H1: 0000h-01FFh - - - - - - - >Lower Half of the Array (H1) 0000 0110 --->IDLock P0: 0000h-000Fh - - - - - - - >Lower Page (P0) 0000 0111 --->IDLock Pn: 03F0h-03FFh - - - - - - - >Upper Page (Pn) READ STATUS: Reads IDLock & write in progress status on SO Pin WRITE: Write operation followed by address and data READ: Read operation followed by address
7038 FRM T03
0000 0101 0000 0010 0000 0011
*Instructions are shown with MSB in leftmost position. Instructions are transferred MSB first.
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Figure 2. Read Operation Sequence
CS
0 SCK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
READ INSTRUCTION (1 BYTE) SI
BYTE ADDRESS (2 BYTE) 15 14 3 2 1 0
DATA OUT
HIGH IMPEDANCE SO
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7038 FRM F03.1
Figure 3. Read Status Operation Sequence
CS
0 SCK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
... ...
I D L 2 I D L 1 I D L 0
READ STATUS INSTRUCTION SI NONVOLATILE WRITE IN PROGRESS
SO
...
SO HIGH DURING NONVOLATILE WRITE CYCLE
SO = STATUS REG BIT WHEN NO NONVOLATILE WRITE CYCLE
7038 FRM F04.2
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Figure 4. WREN/WRDI Sequence
CS
0 SCK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
INSTRUCTION (1 BYTE) SI
SO
HIGH IMPEDANCE
7038 FRM F05.1
Figure 5. Byte Write Operation Sequence
CS
0 SCK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
WRITE INSTRUCTION (1 BYTE) SI
BYTE ADDRESS (2 BYTE) 15 14 3 2 1 0 7 6
DATA BYTE 5 4 3 2 1 0
HIGH IMPEDANCE SO
7038 FRM F06
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Figure 6. Page Write Operation Sequence
CS
0 SCK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
PROGRAM INSTRUCTION SI
BYTE ADDRESS (2 BYTE) 15 14 13 3 2 1 0 7 6
DATA BYTE 1 5 4 3 2 1 0
CS 145 146 147 148 149 150 1 151 0
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 SCK
DATA BYTE 2 SI 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6
DATA BYTE 3 5 4 3 2 1 0 6
DATA BYTE 16 5 4 3 2
7038 FRM F07.3
Figure 7. IDLock Operation Sequence
CS
0 SCK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15
IDLock INSTRUCTION SI 0 0
IDLock BYTE 0 0 0
I D L 2 I D L 1 I D L 0
HIGH IMPEDANCE SO
7038 FRM F08.2
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS* Temperature under Bias ................... 65°C to +135°C Storage Temperature ....................... 65°C to +150°C Voltage on any Pin with Respect to VSS ................................... 1V to +7V D.C. Output Current.............................................. 5mA Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 seconds).............................. 300°C *COMMENT Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and the functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature
Commercial Industrial 0°C 40°C
Supply Voltage
X25097 X25097-2.7 X25097-1.8
Limits
4.5V to 5.5V 2.7V to 5.5V 1.8V to 3.6V
7038 FRM T05
Min.
Max.
+70°C +85°C
7038 FRM T04
D.C. OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS (Over the recommended operating conditions, unless otherwise specified.) Limits Symbol
ICC1 ICC2 ISB ILI ILO VIL
(1) (1)
Parameter
VCC Supply Current (Write) VCC Supply Current (Read) VCC Supply Current (Standby) Input Leakage Current Output Leakage Current Input LOW Voltage Input HIGH Voltage Output LOW Voltage Output LOW Voltage Output LOW Voltage Output HIGH Voltage Output HIGH Voltage Output HIGH Voltage
Min.
Max.
3 400 1 10 10
Units
mA mA mA mA mA V V V V V V V V
Test Conditions
SCK = VCC x 0.1/VCC x 0.9 @ 5MHz, SO = Open, CS = VSS SCK = VCC x 0.1/VCC x 0.9 @ 5MHz, SO = Open, CS = VSS CS = VCC, VIN = VSS or VCC VIN = VSS to VCC VOUT = VSS to VCC
0.5 VCC x 0.7
VCC x 0.3 VCC + 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4
VIH
VOL1 VOL2 VOL3 VOH1 VOH2 VOH3
VCC > 3.3V, IOL = 2.1mA 2V < VCC £ 3.3V, IOL = 1mA VCC £ 2V, IOL = 0.5mA VCC > 3.3V, IOH = -1.0mA 2V < VCC £ 3.3V, IOH = -0.4mA VCC £ 2V, IOH = -0.25mA
7038 FRM T06
VCC 0.8 VCC 0.4 VCC 0.2
POWER-UP TIMING Symbol
tPUR
(2) (2)
Parameter
Power-up to Read Operation Power-up to Write Operation
Min.
Max.
1 5 ms ms
Units
tPUW
7038 FRM T07
Notes: (1) VIL Min. and VIH Max. are for reference only and are not 100% tested. (2) tPUR and tPUW are the delays required from the time VCC is stable until the specified operation can be initiated. These parameters are periodically sampled and not 100% tested.
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CAPACITANCE TA = +25°C, f = 1MHz, VCC = 5.0V. Symbol
COUT CIN
(3) (3)
Parameter
Output Capacitance (SO) Input Capacitance (SCK, SI, CS, WP)
Max.
8 6
Units
pF pF
Conditions
VOUT = 0V VIN = 0V
7038 FRM T08
Notes: (3) This parameter is periodically sampled and not 100% tested.
EQUIVALENT A.C. LOAD CIRCUIT
5V 2061W OUTPUT 3025W 3.3V 2696W OUTPUT 5288W 2800W OUTPUT 5600W 2V
A.C. TEST CONDITIONS
Input Pulse Levels Input Rise and Fall Times
30pF
VCC x 0.1 to VCC x 0.9 10ns VCC X 0.5
7038 FRM T09
30pF
30pF
Input and Output Timing Level
7005 FRM F09.1
A.C. CHARACTERISTICS (Over the recommended operating conditions, unless otherwise specified.) Data Input Timing Symbol
fSCK tCYC tLEAD tLAG tWH tWL tSU tH tRI tFI
(3) (3)
Parameter
Clock Frequency Cycle Time CS Lead Time CS Lag Time Clock HIGH Time Clock LOW Time Data Setup Time Data Hold Time Data In Rise Time Data In Fall Time CS Deselect Time
Voltage
2.7V5.5V 1.8V3.6V 2.7V5.5V 1.8V3.6V 2.7V5.5V 1.8V3.6V 2.7V5.5V 1.8V3.6V 2.7V5.5V 1.8V3.6V 2.7V5.5V 1.8V3.6V
Min.
0 200 300 100 150 100 150 80 130 80 130 20 20
Max.
5 3.3
Units
MHz ns ns ns ns ns ns ns
2 2 100 10
ms ms ns ms
7038 FRM T10
tCS tWC
(4)
Write Cycle Time
Notes: (3) This parameter is periodically sampled and not 100% tested. (4) tWC is the time from the rising edge of CS after a valid write sequence has been sent to the end of the self-timed internal nonvolatile write cycle.
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Data Output Timing Symbol
fSCK tDIS tV tHO tRO
(5)
Parameter
Clock Frequency Output Disable Time Output Valid from Clock LOW Output Hold Time Output Rise Time Output Fall Time
Voltage
2.7V5.5V 1.8V3.6V 2.7V5.5V 1.8V3.6V 2.7V5.5V 1.8V3.6V
Min.
0
Max.
5 3.3 100 150 80 130
Units
MHz ns ns ns
0 50 50
ns ns
7038 FRM T11
tFO(5)
Notes: (5) tWC is the time from the rising edge of CS after a valid write sequence has been sent to the end of the self-timed internal nonvolatile write cycle.
Figure 8. Serial Output Timing
CS t CYC SCK tV SO MSB OUT MSB1 OUT t HO t WL LSB OUT t DIS tWH t LAG
SI
ADDR LSB IN 7038 FRM F10
SYMBOL TABLE
WAVEFORM INPUTS Must be steady May change from LOW to HIGH May change from HIGH to LOW Don't Care: Changes Allowed N/A OUTPUTS Will be steady Will change from LOW to HIGH Will change from HIGH to LOW Changing: State Not Known Center Line is High Impedance
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Figure 9. Serial Input Timing
tCS CS t LEAD SCK tSU SI MSB IN tH tRI t FI LSB IN t LAG
HIGH IMPEDANCE SO
7005 FRM F11
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X25097
PACKAGING INFORMATION 8-LEAD PLASTIC, TSSOP PACKAGE TYPE V ,
.025 (.65) BSC
.169 (4.3) .252 (6.4) BSC .177 (4.5)
.114 (2.9) .122 (3.1)
.047 (1.20)
.0075 (.19) .0118 (.30)
.002 (.05) .006 (.15)
.010 (.25) Gage Plane 0° 8° .019 (.50) .029 (.75) Detail A (20X) 0.250" Seating Plane
0.050" TYPICAL
0.050" TYPICAL
.031 (.80) .041 (1.05) FOOTPRINT See Detail "A"
0.030" TYPICAL 8 PLACES
NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (IN PARENTHESES IN MILLIMETERS)
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
8-LEAD PLASTIC SMALL OUTLINE GULL WING PACKAGE TYPE S
0.150 (3.80) 0.158 (4.00) PIN 1 INDEX
0.228 (5.80) 0.244 (6.20)
PIN 1
0.014 (0.35) 0.019 (0.49)
0.188 (4.78) 0.197 (5.00)
(4X) 7°
0.053 (1.35) 0.069 (1.75)
0.050 (1.27)
0.004 (0.19) 0.010 (0.25)
0.010 (0.25) 0.020 (0.50) X 45°
0.050" TYPICAL
0° 8° 0.0075 (0.19) 0.010 (0.25) 0.016 (0.410) 0.037 (0.937) 0.250"
0.050" TYPICAL
FOOTPRINT
0.030" TYPICAL 8 PLACES
NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (IN PARENTHESES IN MILLIMETERS)
3926 FRM F22.1
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
8-LEAD PLASTIC DUAL IN-LINE PACKAGE TYPE P
0.430 (10.92) 0.360 (9.14)
0.260 (6.60) 0.240 (6.10) PIN 1 INDEX PIN 1 0.300 (7.62) REF. 0.060 (1.52) 0.020 (0.51)
HALF SHOULDER WIDTH ON ALL END PINS OPTIONAL SEATING PLANE 0.150 (3.81) 0.125 (3.18)
0.145 (3.68) 0.128 (3.25)
0.025 (0.64) 0.015 (0.38) 0.065 (1.65) 0.045 (1.14) 0.020 (0.51) 0.016 (0.41)
0.110 (2.79) 0.090 (2.29)
0.015 (0.38) MAX.
0.325 (8.25) 0.300 (7.62)
TYP .0.010 (0.25)
0° 15°
NOTE: 1. ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (IN PARENTHESES IN MILLIMETERS) 2. PACKAGE DIMENSIONS EXCLUDE MOLDING FLASH
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ORDERING INFORMATION X25097 Device P T V VCC Limits Blank = 4.5V to 5.5V 2.7 = 2.7V to 5.5V 1.8 = 1.8V to 3.6V Temperature Range Blank = Commercial = 0°C to +70°C I = Industrial = 40°C to +85°C Package V = 8-Lead TSSOP S = 8-Lead SOIC P = 8-Lead PDIP Part Mark Convention 8-Lead TSSOP EYWW 5097XX AG = 1.8 to 3.6V, 0 to +70°C AH = 1.8 to 3.6V, -40 to +85°C F = 2.7 to 5.5V, 0 to +70°C G = 2.7 to 5.5V, -40 to +85°C Blank = 4.5 to 5.5V, 0 to +70°C I = 4.5 to 5.5V, -40 to +85°C 8-Lead SOIC/PDIP X25097 X XX Blank = 8-Lead SOIC P = 8-Lead PDIP
AG = 1.8 to 3.6V, 0 to +70°C AH = 1.8 to 3.6V, -40 to +85°C F = 2.7 to 5.5V, 0 to +70°C G = 2.7 to 5.5V, -40 to +85°C Blank = 4.5 to 5.5V, 0 to +70°C I = 4.5 to 5.5V, -40 to +85°C
LIMITED WARRANTY Devices sold by Xicor, Inc. are covered by the warranty and patent indemnification provisions appearing in its Terms of Sale only. Xicor, Inc. makes no warranty, express, statutory, implied, or by description regarding the information set forth herein or regarding the freedom of the described devices from patent infringement. Xicor, Inc. makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for any purpose. Xicor, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue production and change specifications and prices at any time and without notice. Xicor, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use of any circuitry other than circuitry embodied in a Xicor, Inc. product. No other circuits, patents, licenses are implied. U.S. PATENTS Xicor products are covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,263,664; 4,274,012; 4,300,212; 4,314,265; 4,326,134; 4,393,481; 4,404,475; 4,450,402; 4,486,769; 4,488,060; 4,520,461; 4,533,846; 4,599,706; 4,617,652; 4,668,932; 4,752,912; 4,829, 482; 4,874, 967; 4,883, 976. Foreign patents and additional patents pending. LIFE RELATED POLICY In situations where semiconductor component failure may endanger life, system designers using this product should design the system with appropriate error detection and correction, redundancy and back-up features to prevent such an occurence. Xicor's products are not authorized for use in critical components in life support devices or systems. 1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body, or (b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform, when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user. 2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness. 15