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DS1245W
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DESCRIPTION
The DS1245W 3.3V 1024k Nonvolatile SRAM is a 1,048,576-bit, fully static, nonvolatile SRAM
organized as 131,072 words by 8 bits. Each NV SRAM has a self-contained lithium energy source and
control circuitry which constantly monitors V
CC
for an out-of-tolerance condition. When such a condition
occurs, the lithium energy source is automatically switched on and write protection is unconditionally
enabled to prevent data corruption. DIP-package DS1245W devices can be used in place of existing 128k
x 8 static RAMs directly conforming to the popular bytewide 32-pin DIP standard. DS1245W devices in
the PowerCap Module package are directly surface mountable and are normally paired with a DS9034PC
PowerCap to form a complete Nonvolatile SRAM module. There is no limit on the number of write
cycles that can be executed and no additional support circuitry is required for microprocessor interfacing.
READ MODE
The DS1245W executes a read cycle whenever
WE
(Write Enable) is inactive (high) and
CE
(Chip
Enable) and
OE
(Output Enable) are active (low). The unique address specified by the 17 address inputs
(A
0
- A
16
) defines which of the 131,072 bytes of data is to be accessed. Valid data will be available to the
eight data output drivers within t
ACC
(Access Time) after the last address input signal is stable, providing
that
CE
and
OE
(Output Enable) access times are also satisfied. If
OE
and
CE
access times are not
satisfied, then data access must be measured from the later occurring signal (
CE
or
OE
) and the limiting
parameter is either t
CO
for
CE
or t
OE
for
OE
rather than address access.
WRITE MODE
The DS1245W executes a write cycle whenever the
WE
and
CE
signals are active (low) after address
inputs are stable. The later occurring falling edge of
CE
or
WE
will determine the start of the write cycle.
The write cycle is terminated by the earlier rising edge of
CE
or
WE
. All address inputs must be kept
valid throughout the write cycle.
WE
must return to the high state for a minimum recovery time (t
WR
)
before another cycle can be initiated. The
OE
control signal should be kept inactive (high) during write
cycles to avoid bus contention. However, if the output drivers are enabled (
CE
and
OE
active) then
WE
will disable the outputs in t
ODW
from its falling edge.
DATA RETENTION MODE
The DS1245W provides full functional capability for V
CC
greater than 3.0 volts and write protects by 2.8
volts. Data is maintained in the absence of V
CC
without any additional support circuitry. The nonvolatile
static RAMs constantly monitor V
CC
. Should the supply voltage decay, the NV SRAMs automatically
write protect themselves, all inputs become “don’t care,” and all outputs become high impedance. As V
CC
falls below approximately 3.0 volts, a power switching circuit connects the lithium energy source to
RAM to retain data. During power-up, when V
CC
rises above approximately 2.5 volts, the power
switching circuit connects external V
CC
to RAM and disconnects the lithium energy source. Normal
RAM operation can resume after V
CC
exceeds 3.0 volts.
FRESHNESS SEAL
Each DS1245W device is shipped from Maxim with its lithium energy source disconnected, guaranteeing
full energy capacity. When V
CC
is first applied at a level greater than 3.0 volts, the lithium energy source
is enabled for battery back-up operation.
PACKAGES
The DS1245W is available in two packages: 32-pin DIP and 34-pin PowerCap Module (PCM). The 32-
pin DIP integrates a lithium battery, an SRAM memory and a nonvolatile control function into a single
package with a JEDEC-standard 600-mil DIP pinout. The 34-pin PowerCap Module integrates SRAM