SMFV008
SmartMedia
TM
20
Figure 6. Sequential Row Read2 Operation
PAGE PROGRAM
The device is programmed basically on a page basis, but it does allow multiple partial page programming of a byte or consecutive
bytes up to 528, in a single page program cycle. The number of consecutive partial page programming operation within the same
page without an intervening erase operation must not exceed ten. The addressing may be done in any random order in a block. A
page program cycle consists of a serial data loading period in which up to 528 bytes of data may be loaded into the page registe r, fol-
lowed by a non-volatile programming period where the loaded data is programmed into the appropriate cell. Serial data loading ca n
be started from 2nd half array by moving pointer. About the pointer operation, please refer to the attached technical notes.
The serial data loading period begins by inputting the Serial Data Input command(80H), followed by the three cycle address input and
then serial data loading. The bytes other than those to be programmed do not need to be loaded.The Page Program confirm com-
mand(10H) initiates the programming process. Writing 10H alone without previously entering the serial data will not initiate the pro-
gramming process. The internal write controller automatically executes the algorithms and timings necessary for program and veri fy,
thereby freeing the CPU for other tasks. Once the program process starts, the Read Status Register command may be entered, with
RE and CE low, to read the status register. The system controller can detect the completion of a program cycle by monitoring the R/
B output, or the Status bit(I/O 6) of the Status Register. Only the Read Status command and Reset command are valid while pro-
gramming is in progress. When the Page Program is complete, the Write Status Bit(I/O 0) may be checked(Figure 7). The internal
write verify detects only errors for "1"s that are not successfully programmed to "0"s. The command register remains in Read Sta tus
command mode until another valid command is written to the command register.
50H
A
0
~ A
3
& A
9
~ A
22
I/O
0
~
7
R/B
Start Add.(3Cycle)
Data Output
Data Output
Data Output
2nd
Nth
(16 Byte)
(16 Byte)
1st half array 2nd half array
Data Field
Spare Field
1st
2nd
Nth
(A
4
~ A
7
:
Don't Care)
1st
Figure 7. Program & Read Status Operation
80H
A
0
~ A
7
& A
9
~ A
22
528 Byte Data
I/O
0
~
7
R/B
Address & Data Input
I/O
0
Pass
10H
70H
Fail
t
R
t
R
t
R
t
PROG
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