The AM29F200BT-90SI is a 2 Mbit (256 K x 8-bit) CMOS 5.0 Volt-only, Sector Erase Flash memory device manufactured by Cypress Semiconductor (formerly AMD). This device is designed for a variety of embedded systems and applications requiring reliable, non-volatile storage. It offers a combination of performance, low power consumption, and robust data retention.

Applications

• Embedded systems
• Microcontroller program storage
• Data logging
• Industrial control systems
• Networking equipment
• Consumer electronics

Features

• 2 Mbit (256 K x 8-bit) organization
• 5.0 Volt-only operation for read and write
• Sector Erase architecture: 8 uniform sectors of 32 Kbytes each
• Fast access time: 90 ns
• Low power consumption: Active and standby modes
• Automatic Write Protection: Prevents inadvertent write operations during power transitions
• Sector Protection: Hardware locking of individual sectors to prevent accidental erasure or programming
• Erase Suspend/Resume: Allows interruption of erase operation to perform read operations
• Typical endurance: 100,000 program/erase cycles per sector
• Data retention: 20 years
• Available in various package options

Benefits

• Efficient memory management with sector erase architecture
• Data integrity ensured through sector protection features
• 5.0 Volt-only operation simplifies system design
• High endurance and data retention for reliable long-term storage
• Reduces risk of data corruption with automatic write protection
• Erase Suspend/Resume feature enhances system flexibility
• Fast access time of 90ns

Additional Details

The AM29F200BT-90SI features an access time of 90 ns, which allows for rapid data access. The sector erase architecture enables flexible memory management, allowing for individual sectors to be erased and reprogrammed as needed. It also has a sector protection mechanism that allows individual sectors to be locked, preventing accidental or unauthorized modifications. The device has typical endurance of 100,000 program/erase cycles per sector and a data retention of 20 years. The device also includes an automatic write protection feature that prevents unwanted data writes during power-up and power-down cycles. It operates at 5.0V, which helps simplify system design. This flash memory device is suitable for a wide range of embedded systems, offering a combination of performance, reliability, and power efficiency.