DS1250W
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DESCRIPTION
The DS1250W 3.3V 4096K Nonvolatile SRAM is a
4,194,304–bit, fully static, nonvolatile SRAM organized
as 524,288 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 en-
ergy source is automatically switched on and write pro-
tection is unconditionally enabled to prevent data cor-
ruption. DIP–package DS1250W devices can be used
in place of existing 512K x 8 static RAMs directly con-
forming to the popular bytewide 32–pin DIP standard.
DS1250W devices in the PowerCap Module package
are directly surface mountable and are normally paired
with a DS9034PC PowerCap to form a complete Non-
volatile 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 interfac-
ing.
READ MODE
The DS1250W 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 19 address inputs (A
0
– A
18
)
defines which of the 524,288 bytes of data is to be ac-
cessed. Valid data will be available to the eight data out-
put drivers within t
ACC
(Access Time) after the last ad-
dress 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 DS1250W 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 initi-
ated. The OE control signal should be kept inactive
(high) during write cycles to avoid bus contention. How-
ever, if the output drivers are enabled (CE and OE ac-
tive) then WE will disable the outputs in t
ODW
from its
falling edge.
DATA RETENTION MODE
The DS1250W 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
with-
out any additional support circuitry. The nonvolatile
static RAMs constantly monitor V
CC
. Should the supply
voltage decay, the NV SRAMs automatically write pro-
tect themselves, all inputs become “don’t care,” and all
outputs become high impedance. As V
CC
falls below
approximately 2.5 volts, a power switching circuit con-
nects 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 DS1250W device is shipped from Dallas Semi-
conductor 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 ener-
gy source is enabled for battery back–up operation.
PACKAGES
The DS1250W 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 Pow-
erCap Module integrates SRAM memory and nonvola-
tile control into a module base along with contacts for
connection to the lithium battery in the DS9034PC Pow-
erCap. The PowerCap Module package design allows
a DS1250W PCM device to be surface mounted without
subjecting its lithium backup battery to destructive high–
temperature reflow soldering. After a DS1250W mod-
ule base is reflow soldered, a DS9034PC PowerCap is
snapped on top of the base to form a complete Nonvola-
tile SRAM module. The DS9034PC is keyed to prevent
improper attachment. DS1250W module bases and
DS9034PC PowerCaps are ordered separately and
shipped in separate containers. See the DS9034PC
data sheet for further information.