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D a t a
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I n f o r m a t i o n )
15.5
Word Program Command Sequence
Programming is a four-bus-cycle operation. The program command sequence is initiated by writing two 
unlock write cycles, followed by the program set-up command. The program address and data are written 
next, which in turn initiate the Embedded Program algorithm. The system is 
not
 required to provide further 
controls or timings. The device automatically provides internally generated program pulses and verifies the 
programmed cell margin. 
Table 15.1 on page 62
 shows the address and data requirements for the program 
command sequence. 
Note that the Secured Silicon Sector, autoselect, and CFI functions are unavailable 
when a [program/erase] operation is in progress.
When the Embedded Program algorithm is complete, that bank then returns to the read mode and addresses 
are no longer latched. The system can determine the status of the program operation by using DQ7, DQ6, or 
RY/BY#. Refer to 
Write Operation Status
  on page 64
 for information on these status bits.
Any commands written to the device during the Embedded Program Algorithm are ignored.
Note that a 
hardware reset
 immediately terminates the program operation. The program command sequence should be 
reinitiated once that bank has returned to the read mode, to ensure data integrity. Note that the Secured 
Silicon Sector, autoselect and CFI functions are unavailable when the Secured Silicon Sector is enabled.
Programming is allowed in any sequence and across sector boundaries. 
A bit cannot be programmed from 
“0” back to a “1.” 
Attempting to do so may cause that bank to set DQ5 = 1, or cause the DQ7 and DQ6 
status bits to indicate the operation was successful. However, a succeeding read will show that the data is still 
“0.” Only erase operations can convert a “0” to a “1.”
15.5.1
Unlock Bypass Command Sequence
The unlock bypass feature allows the system to program data to a bank faster than using the standard 
program command sequence. The unlock bypass command sequence is initiated by first writing two unlock 
cycles. This is followed by a third write cycle containing the unlock bypass command, 20h. That bank then 
enters the unlock bypass mode. A two-cycle unlock bypass program command sequence is all that is 
required to program in this mode. The first cycle in this sequence contains the unlock bypass program 
command, A0h; the second cycle contains the program address and data. Additional data is programmed in 
the same manner. This mode dispenses with the initial two unlock cycles required in the standard program 
command sequence, resulting in faster total programming time. 
Table 15.1 on page 62
 shows the 
requirements for the command sequence.
During the unlock bypass mode, only the Unlock Bypass Program and Unlock Bypass Reset commands are 
valid. To exit the unlock bypass mode, the system must issue the two-cycle unlock bypass reset command 
sequence. (See 
Table 15.2 on page 63
)
The device offers accelerated program operations through the WP#/ACC pin. When the system asserts V
HH
on the WP#/ACC pin, the device automatically enters the Unlock Bypass mode. The system may then write 
the two-cycle Unlock Bypass program command sequence. The device uses the higher voltage on the WP#/
ACC pin to accelerate the operation. 
Note that the WP#/ACC pin must not be at V
HH
 any operation other than 
accelerated programming, or device damage may result. In addition, the WP#/ACC pin must not be left 
floating or unconnected; inconsistent behavior of the device may result.
Figure 15.1  on page 58
 illustrates the algorithm for the program operation. Refer to the table 
Erase/Program 
Operations
  on page 76
 for parameters, and 
Figure 20.6  on page 77
 for timing diagrams.