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AT45DB321D [DATASHEET]

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11.

“Power of Two” Binary Page Size Option

“Power of two” binary page size configuration register is a user programmable, nonvolatile register that allows the page size of

the main memory to be configured for binary page size (512 bytes) or standard DataFlash page size (528 bytes). The power of

two page size is a one-time programmable configuration register, and once the device is configured for power of two page size,

it cannot be reconfigured again. The devices are initially shipped with the page size set to 528 bytes. The user has the option of

ordering binary page size (512-byte) devices from the factory. For details, please refer to Section 24., “Ordering Information” on

page 43.

For the binary power of two page size to become effective, the following steps must be followed:

1.

Program the one-time programmable configuration resister using the opcode sequence: 3DH, 2AH, 80H, and A6H

(see Section 11.1).

2.

Power cycle the device (i.e., power down and power up again).

3.

The page for the binary page size can now be programmed.

If the above steps to set the page size prior to page programming are not followed, incorrect data during a read operation may

be encountered.

11.1

Programming the Configuration Register

To program the configuration register for power of two binary page size, the CS pin must first be asserted, as it would be with

any other command. Once the CS pin has been asserted, the appropriate four-byte opcode sequence must be clocked into the

device in the correct order. The four-byte opcode sequence must start with 3DH, followed by 2AH, 80H, and A6H. After the last

bit of the opcode sequence has been clocked in, the CS pin must be deasserted to initiate the internally self-timed program

register will indicate that the device is busy. The device must be power cycled after the completion of the program cycle to set

the power of two page size. If the device is powered-down before the completion of the program cycle, then setting the

configuration register cannot be guaranteed. However, the user should check bit 0 of the status register to see whether the

page size was configured for binary page size or not. If not, the command can be issued again.

Table 11-1. Programming the Configuration Register

Command

Byte 1

Byte 2

Byte 3

Byte 4

Figure 11-1. Erase Sector Protection Register

12.

Manufacturer and Device ID Read

Identification information can be read from the device to enable systems to electronically query and identify the device while it is

in the system. The identification method and the command opcode comply with the JEDEC standard for “Manufacturer and

Device ID Read Methodology for SPI Compatible Serial Interface Memory Devices.” The type of information that can be read

from the device includes the JEDEC-defined manufacturer ID, the vendor-specific device ID, and the vendor-specific extended

device information.

To read the identification information, the CS pin must first be asserted, and then the opcode of 9FH must be clocked into the

device. After the opcode has been clocked in, the device will begin outputting the identification data on the SO pin during the

subsequent clock cycles. The first byte to be output will be the manufacturer ID, followed by two bytes of device ID information.

The fourth byte output will be the extended device information string length, which will be 00H to indicate that no extended

Power of two page size

3DH

2AH

80H

A6H

Opcode

byte 1

Opcode

byte 2

Opcode

byte 3

Opcode

byte 4

CS

Each transition

represents 8 bits

SI