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Signal descriptions
M29DW640F
2.7
Write Enable (W)
The Write Enable, W, controls the Bus Write operation of the memory’s Command Interface.
2.8
VPP/Write Protect (VPP/WP)
The VPP/Write Protect pin provides two functions. The VPP function allows the memory to
use an external high voltage power supply to reduce the time required for Program
operations. This is achieved by bypassing the unlock cycles and/or using the multiple Word
(2 or 4 at-a-time) or multiple Byte Program (2, 4 or 8 at-a-time) commands. The Write
Protect function provides a hardware method of protecting the four outermost boot blocks
(two at the top, and two at the bottom of the address space).
When VPP/Write Protect is Low, VIL, the memory protects the four outermost boot blocks;
Program and Erase operations in these blocks are ignored while VPP/Write Protect is Low,
even when RP is at VID.
When VPP/Write Protect is High, VIH, the memory reverts to the previous protection status
of the four outermost boot blocks (two at the top, and two at the bottom of the address
space). Program and Erase operations can now modify the data in these blocks unless the
blocks are protected using Block Protection.
Applying VPPH to the VPP/WP pin will temporarily unprotect any block previously protected
(including the four outermost parameter blocks) using a High Voltage Block Protection
details.
When VPP/Write Protect is raised to VPP the memory automatically enters the Unlock
Bypass mode. When VPP/Write Protect returns to VIH or VIL normal operation resumes.
During Unlock Bypass Program operations the memory draws IPP from the pin to supply the
programming circuits. See the description of the Unlock Bypass command in the Command
Interface section. The transitions from VIH to VPP and from VPP to VIH must be slower than
Never raise VPP/Write Protect to VPP from any mode except Read mode, otherwise the
memory may be left in an indeterminate state.
The VPP/Write Protect pin must not be left floating or unconnected or the device may
become unreliable. A 0.1F capacitor should be connected between the VPP/Write Protect
pin and the VSS Ground pin to decouple the current surges from the power supply. The PCB
track widths must be sufficient to carry the currents required during Unlock Bypass Program,
IPP.
Table 3.
Hardware protection
VPP/WP
RP
Function
VIL
VIH
4 outermost parameter blocks protected from Program/Erase
operations
VID
All blocks temporarily unprotected except the 4 outermost blocks
VIH or VID
VID
All blocks temporarily unprotected
VPPH
VIH or VID
All blocks temporarily unprotected