Data Sheet

DiskOnChip 2000 DIP

From 16MByte to 1GByte

Highlights
DiskOnChip 2000 DIP is a member of M-Systems’
family of DiskOnChip flash disk products. It is
available in capacities of 16MByte to 1GByte.
Note: The following abbreviation is used in this
document: MB for MByte, GB for GByte.
DiskOnChip 2000 DIP features:
Single-chip plug-n-play flash disk
Low power, single 3.3V or 5V power supply
Hardware Compatibility
16MByte (MB) to 1GByte (GB) capacity
32-pin DIP, JEDEC standard,
Simple, easy-to-integrate interface
EEPROM-compatible pinout
8KB sized memory window
Pinout compatible with DiskOnChip Millennium
Boot OS capability DIP 8MB
Proprietary TrueFFS® technology for full hard disk Compatible with all major CPUs, including:
emulation, high data reliability and maximum flash x86
lifetime StrongARM
Software tools for programming, duplicating, Xscale
testing and debugging Geode® SCxxxx
PowerPC™ MPC8xx
Reliability MediaGX
On-the-fly Reed-Solomon Error Detection 68K
Code/Error Correction Code (EDC/ECC) MIPS
SuperH™ SH-x
Guaranteed data integrity, even after power failure
8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit bus architecture support
Transparent bad block management
Dynamic and static wear-leveling Applications
Embedded systems
TrueFFS Software
Internet access devices
Full hard-disk read/write emulation for transparent
file system management Internet set-top boxes/ITV, Web browsers
Identical software for all DiskOnChip capacities WBT, thin clients, network computers
Patented methods to extend flash lifetime, Routers, networking
including: Web phones, car PCs, DVD, HPC
o Dynamic virtual mapping Point of sale, industrial PCs
o Dynamic and static wear-leveling Telecom, medical
Support for all major OSs, including: VxWorks, Capacities
Windows CE/.NET, Linux, Windows NT/XP,
QNX and others. Low profile: 16, 24, 32, 48, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256,
384MB
Operates with TrueFFS Software Development Kit
(SDK) in OS-less environment. High profile: 576, 768, 1024MB
Commercial (0°C to 70°C) and Extended
Temperature Range (-40°C to +85°C) for all
capacities

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4
2. Product Overview................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Product Description..................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 I/O Operation............................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Pin Diagram ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Signal Descriptions ..................................................................................................................... 7
3. Theory of Operation ............................................................................................. 8
3.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 System Interface ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Boot Block ................................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Error Detection Code/Error Correction Code (EDC/ECC) .......................................................... 9
3.5 Flash Control............................................................................................................................... 9
4. Operating Modes .................................................................................................. 9
5. TrueFFS Technology.......................................................................................... 10
5.1 General Description .................................................................................................................. 10
5.1.1 Built-In Operating System Support........................................................................................ 10
5.1.2 TrueFFS Software Development Kit (SDK)........................................................................... 11
5.1.3 File Management................................................................................................................... 11
5.1.4 Bad-Block Management ........................................................................................................ 11
5.1.5 Wear-Leveling ....................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Power Failure Management...................................................................................................... 12
5.2.1 Error Detection/Correction..................................................................................................... 12
5.2.2 Special Features through I/O Control (IOCTL) Mechanism .................................................. 12
5.2.3 Compatibility .......................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 8KB Memory Window ............................................................................................................... 13
6. Booting from DiskOnChip 2000 ........................................................................ 14
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 14
6.2 Boot Procedure in PC-Compatible Platforms ........................................................................... 14

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7. Design Considerations ...................................................................................... 15

7.1 Design Environment.................................................................................................................. 15
7.2 System Interface ....................................................................................................................... 16
7.3 Connecting Signals ................................................................................................................... 16
7.4 Platform-Specific Issues ........................................................................................................... 17
7.4.1 Wait State .............................................................................................................................. 17
7.4.2 Big and Little Endian Systems............................................................................................... 17
7.4.3 Working with 8/16/32-Bit Systems......................................................................................... 17
8. Product Specifications ...................................................................................... 18
8.1 Environmental Specifications.................................................................................................... 18
8.1.1 Temperature Ranges ............................................................................................................ 18
8.1.2 DiskOnChip Assembly........................................................................................................... 18
8.1.3 Humidity................................................................................................................................. 18
8.1.4 Shock and Vibration .............................................................................................................. 18
8.2 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 18
8.2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings................................................................................................... 18
8.2.2 Capacitance........................................................................................................................... 18
8.2.3 DC Electrical Characteristics over Operating Range ............................................................ 19
8.2.4 AC Operating Conditions....................................................................................................... 20
8.3 Timing Specifications ................................................................................................................ 21
8.3.1 Read Cycle Timing ................................................................................................................ 21
8.3.2 Write Cycle Timing ................................................................................................................ 22
8.4 Mechanical Dimensions ............................................................................................................ 23
9. Ordering Information ......................................................................................... 24

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1. Introduction
This data sheet includes the following sections:
Section 1: Overview of data sheet contents
Section 2: Product overview, including brief product description, a pin diagram and signal descriptions
Section 3: Theory of operation for the major building blocks
Section 4: Modes of operation
Section 5: Description of TrueFFS technology
Section 6: Using DiskOnChip 2000 DIP as a boot device
Section 7: Design considerations for implementing popular applications and for maximizing built-in
flexibility features
Section 8: Environmental, mechanical, electrical and production specifications
To contact M-Systems’ worldwide offices for general information and technical support, please see the listing on the
back page, or visit M-Systems’ website (www.m-sys.com).

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2. Product Overview

2.1 Product Description

The DiskOnChip 2000 product line is the second-generation of M-Systems’ DiskOnChip series of products. The
DiskOnChip 2000 series provides a small, single-chip, solid-state flash disk in a standard 32-pin DIP package.
Combining a disk controller with flash memory on a single chip, DiskOnChip 2000 is the solution where minimal
weight, space, and power consumption are essential. DiskOnChip 2000 is used in a wide range of products, such as
information appliances, set-top boxes, thin clients, thin servers, network computers, and embedded, portable
computers.
By placing DiskOnChip 2000 in a standard socket, physical space requirements are reduced. Unlike standard IDE
drives, no cables or extra space are required. DiskOnChip 2000 has no moving parts, resulting in significantly
decreased power consumption and increased reliability. It is easy to use and reduces integration overhead.
DiskOnChip 2000 is therefore a very attractive alternative to conventional hard and floppy disk drives.
Using TrueFFS technology, DiskOnChip 2000 delivers full hard disk emulation. As such, the design and integration
stages can be considerably reduced, thereby enabling very fast time-to-market and ease of production. Combined
with its very attractive cost structure, DiskOnChip 2000 is a superior alternative to resident flash array (RFA).
DiskOnChip 2000 products are available in capacities ranging from 16MB to 1GB. In addition, they are 100%
pinout and software compatible with the DiskOnChip Millennium DIP 8MB package. In future versions, the
capacity will increase (up to 4GB during 2003). Since the same pinout will be retained, the socket on the target
platform will not have to be changed to accommodate the larger capacities.
DiskOnChip technology provides broad support for all major operating systems and processors in the market,
enabling it to be readily integrated with any architecture.
DiskOnChip 2000 is shipped as a plug-and-play device that is fully tested and formatted, and programmed with a
DOS driver. Future driver, software or content upgrades, or formatting, can be made on-board or off-board using
DiskOnChip utilities and accessories provided by M-Systems.

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2.2 I/O Operation

See Figure 1 for a simplified I/O diagram.

A[12:0]
D[7:0]

DiskOnChip 2000
OE#

WE#
CE#

Figure 1:Simplified I/O Diagram

2.3 Pin Diagram

NC 1 32 VCC
NC 2 31 WE#
NC 3 30 NC
A12 4 29 NC
A7 5 28 NC
A6 6 27 A8
A5 7 26 A9
A4 8 DiskOnChip 25 A11
A3 9 2000 DIP 24 OE#
A2 10 23 A10
A1 11 22 CE#
A0 12 21 D7
D0 13 20 D6
D1 14 19 D5
D2 15 18 D4
VSS 16 17 D3

Figure 2: Package Description and Pinout

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2.4 Signal Descriptions

Signal Pin Input Description Signal

Number Type Type
System Interface
A[12:0] 4 to 12, 23, ST Address signals. Input
25 to 27
D[7:0] 13 to 15, IN Data signals. Input/
17 to 21 Output
CE# 22 ST Chip Enable, active low Input
OE# 24 ST Output Enable, active low Input
WE# 31 ST Write Enable, active low Input
Power
VCC 32 - Device supply Supply
VSS 16 - Ground Supply
Other
NC 1, 2, 3, 28, - Not Connected. These pins should be left floating. Absolute
29, 30 maximum ratings must be observed.

The following abbreviations are used:

IN Standard (non-Schmidt) input
ST Schmidt Trigger input

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3. Theory of Operation

3.1 Overview
DiskOnChip 2000 consists of the following major functional blocks, as shown in Figure 3:
• System Interface for host interface.
• Boot Block that contains IPL ROM required for recognition during BIOS expansion search in PC architectures.
• Reed-Solomon-based Error Detection and Error Correction Code (EDC/ECC) for on-the-fly error
handling.
• Flash Control block that contains registers responsible for transferring the address, data and control
information between the TrueFFS driver and the flash media.

CE#

WE#
System Flash
OE# Interface Control
Flash
D[0:7]

A[0:12]

Boot Block EDC/ECC

(IPL ROM)

Figure 3: DiskOnChip 2000 Simplified Block Diagram

3.2 System Interface

The system interface block provides an easy-to-integrate SRAM-like (also EEPROM-like) interface to
DiskOnChip 2000, enabling it to interface with various CPU interfaces, such as a local bus, ISA bus, SRAM
interface, EEPROM interface or any other compatible interface.
A 13-bit wide address bus enables access to the DiskOnChip 8KB memory window (as shown in Figure 5). The
Chip Enable (CE#), Write Enable (WE#) and Output Enable (OE#) signals trigger read and write cycles. A write
cycle occurs while both the CE# and the WE# inputs are asserted. Similarly, a read cycle occurs while both the CE#
and OE# inputs are asserted. Note that DiskOnChip 2000 does not require a clock signal. The CE#, WE# and OE#
signals trigger the controller (e.g., system interface block, bus control and data pipeline) and flash access.

3.3 Boot Block

The boot block is responsible for answering the BIOS expansion search in PC architectures. After the BIOS
identifies DiskOnChip 2000 as a valid BIOS expansion device, it executes the code stored in the boot block. The
BIOS then loads the TrueFFS software from the flash memory into the host memory, delivering full disk capabilities
to the operating system. This code is identical for all DiskOnChip 2000 capacities, since TrueFFS automatically
detects the memory capacity of DiskOnChip 2000.

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3.4 Error Detection Code/Error Correction Code (EDC/ECC)

NAND flash, being an imperfect memory, requires error handling. DiskOnChip 2000 implements Reed-Solomon
Error Detection Code (EDC). A hardware-generated, 6-byte error detection signature is computed each time a page
(512 bytes) is written to or read from DiskOnChip 2000.
The TrueFFS driver implements complementary Error Correction Code (ECC). Unlike error detection, which is
required on every cycle, error correction is relatively seldom required, hence implemented in software. The
combination of DiskOnChip’s built-in EDC mechanism and the TrueFFS driver ensures highly reliable error
detection and correction, while providing maximum performance.
The following detection and correction capability is provided for each 512 bytes:
• Corrects up to two 10-bit symbols, including two random bit errors.
• Corrects single bursts up to 11 bits.
• Detects single bursts up to 31 bits and double bursts up to 11 bits.
• Detects up to 4 random bit errors.

3.5 Flash Control

The Flash Control block contains registers responsible for transferring the address, data and control information
between the DiskOnChip TrueFFS driver and the flash media. Additional registers are used to monitor the status of
the flash media (ready/busy) and of the DiskOnChip controller.

4. Operating Modes
DiskOnChip 2000 can operate in two modes:
• Normal mode: The device responds to every valid hardware cycle. While in this mode, all sections respond
to valid read and write cycles.
• Reset mode: The device ignores all write cycles (except for the “leave Reset mode” sequence), and returns
pre-determined values for all read cycles.
Mode changes can occur due to any of the following events:
• A valid write sequence to the Control register
• Triggering the Boot Detector circuit, which enables automatic driver loading in a PC environment.

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5. TrueFFS Technology

5.1 General Description

M-Systems’ patented TrueFFS technology was designed to maximize the benefits of flash memory while
overcoming inherent flash limitations that would otherwise reduce its performance, reliability and lifetime. TrueFFS
emulates a hard disk, making it completely transparent to the OS. In addition, since it operates under the OS file
system layer (see Figure 4), it is completely transparent to the application.

Application
OS File System
TrueFFS

DiskOnChip

Figure 4: TrueFFS Location in System Hierarchy

TrueFFS technology support includes:
• Binary driver support for all major OSs
• TrueFFS Software Development Kit (SDK)
• Boot Software Development Kit (BDK)
• Support for all major CPUs, including 8-, 16- and 32-bit bus architectures
TrueFFS technology features:
• Block device API
• Flash file system management
• Bad-block management
• Dynamic virtual mapping
• Dynamic and static wear-leveling
• Power failure management
• Implementation of Reed-Solomon EDC/ECC
• Performance optimization
• Compatible with all DiskOnChip products

5.1.1 Built-In Operating System Support

The TrueFFS driver is integrated into all major OSs, including: Windows CE/NT/NT Embedded/XP, Linux (various
kernels), VxWorks, Nucleus, QNX, DOS, Symbian and others. For a complete listing of all available drivers, please
refer to M-Systems’ website http://www.m-sys.com. It is advised to use the latest driver versions that can be
downloaded from the DiskOnChip 2000 web page on the M-Systems site.

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5.1.2 TrueFFS Software Development Kit (SDK)

The basic TrueFFS Software Development Kit (SDK) provides the source code of the TrueFFS driver. It can be used
in an OS-less environment or when special customization of the driver is required for proprietary OSs.

5.1.3 File Management

TrueFFS accesses the flash memory within DiskOnChip 2000 through an 8KB window in the CPU memory space.
It provides block device API, by using standard file system calls, identical to those used by a mechanical hard disk,
to enable reading from and writing to any sector on DiskOnChip 2000. This makes it compatible with any file
system and file system utilities such as diagnostic tools and applications. When using the File Allocation Table
(FAT) file system, the data stored on DiskOnChip 2000 uses FAT-16.
Note: DiskOnChip 2000 is shipped formatted, and contains the FAT file system.

5.1.4 Bad-Block Management

NAND flash, being an imperfect storage media, contains some bad blocks that cannot be used for storage because of
their high error rates. TrueFFS automatically detects and maps bad blocks upon system initialization, ensuring that
they are not used for storage. This management process is completely transparent to the user, who remains unaware
of the existence and location of bad blocks, while remaining confident of the integrity of data stored. The Bad Block
Table in DiskOnChip 2000 DIP is stored in a protected area for ensured reliability.

5.1.5 Wear-Leveling
Flash memory can be erased a limited number of times. This number is called the erase cycle limit or write
endurance limit and is defined by the flash array vendor. The erase cycle limit applies to each individual erase block
in the flash device. After reaching the cycle limit, as given by the flash vendor, the erase block begins to make
storage errors at a rate significantly higher than the error rate that is typical to the flash.
In a typical application and especially if a file system is used, a specific page or pages are constantly updated (e.g.,
the page/s that contain the FAT, registry etc.). Without any special handling, these pages would wear out more
rapidly than other pages, reducing the lifetime of the entire flash.
To overcome this inherent deficiency, TrueFFS uses M-Systems’ patented wear-leveling algorithm. The
wear-leveling algorithm ensures that consecutive writes of a specific sector are not written physically to the same
page in the flash. This spreads flash media usage evenly across all pages, thereby maximizing flash lifetime.
TrueFFS wear-leveling extends the flash lifetime 10 to 15 years beyond the lifetime of a typical application.

Dynamic Wear-Leveling
TrueFFS uses statistical allocation to perform dynamic wear-leveling on newly written data. This not only
minimizes the number of erase cycles per block, it also minimizes the total number of erase cycles. Because a block
erase is the most time-consuming operation, dynamic wear-leveling has a major impact on overall performance. This
impact cannot be noticed during the first write to flash (since there is no need to erase blocks beforehand), but it is
more and more noticeable as the flash media becomes full.

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Static Wear-Leveling
Areas on the flash media may contain static files, characterized by blocks of data that remain unchanged for very
long periods of time, or even for the whole device lifetime. If wear-leveling were only applied on newly written
pages, static areas would never be cycled. This limited application of wear-leveling would lower life expectancy
significantly in cases where flash memory contains large static areas. To overcome this problem, TrueFFS forces
data transfer in static areas as well as in dynamic areas, thereby applying wear-leveling to the entire media.

5.2 Power Failure Management

TrueFFS uses algorithms based on “erase after write” instead of "erase before write" to ensure data integrity during
normal operation and in the event of a power failure. Used areas are reclaimed for erasing and writing the flash
management information into them only after an operation is complete. This procedure serves as a check on data
integrity.
The “erase after write” algorithm is also used to update and store mapping information on the flash memory. This
keeps the mapping information coherent even during power failures. The only mapping information held in RAM is
a table pointing to the location of the actual mapping information. This table is reconstructed during power-up or
after reset from the information stored in the flash memory.
To prevent data from being lost or corrupted, TrueFFS uses the following mechanisms:
• When writing, copying, or erasing the flash device, the data format remains valid at all intermediate stages.
Previous data is never erased until the operation has been completed and the new data has been verified.
• A data sector cannot exist in a partially written state. Either the operation is successfully completed, in
which case the new sector contents are valid, or the operation has not yet been completed or has failed, in
which case the old sector contents remain valid.

5.2.1 Error Detection/Correction

TrueFFS implements a Reed-Solomon Error Correction Code (ECC) algorithm to ensure data reliability. Refer to
section 3.4 for further information on the EDC/ECC mechanism.

5.2.2 Special Features through I/O Control (IOCTL) Mechanism

In addition to standard storage device functionality, the TrueFFS driver provides extended functionality. This
functionality goes beyond simple data storage capabilities to include features such as: format the media, binary
partition(s) access, flash defragmentation and other options. This unique functionality is available in all TrueFFS-
based drivers through the standard I/O control command of the native file system.
For further information, please refer to application note AP-DOC-046 Extended Functions of the TrueFFS Driver
for DiskOnChip.

5.2.3 Compatibility
The TrueFFS driver supports all released DiskOnChip products. Upgrading from one product to another requires no
additional software integration.
When using different drivers (e.g. TrueFFS SDK, BDK, BIOS extension firmware, etc.) to access DiskOnChip, the
user must verify that all software is based on the same code base version. It is also important to use only tools (e.g.
DFORMAT, DINFO, GETIMAGE, etc.) derived from the same version as the firmware version and the TrueFFS
drivers used in the application. Failure to do so may lead to unexpected results, such as lost or corrupted data. The
driver and firmware version can be verified by the sign-on messages displayed, or by the version information stored
in the driver or tool.

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5.3 8KB Memory Window

The memory map of the DiskOnChip 2000 occupies a total address space of 8KB. This space consists of four 2KB
sections, as shown in Figure 5and described below.
• Section 0: Boot Block
This section includes data that is typically used for booting code from the CPU. The available size is 64
bytes, aliased 32 times in the 2KB section. The second half of the boot block is located in Section 2.
• Section 1: Boot Block
This section includes the second 64 bytes of the Boot Block. The first 64 bytes can be found in Section 0,
aliased 32 times.
• Section 2: Control Registers
Used to control the behavior of the DiskOnChip 2000 and flash media.
• Section 3: Flash Area Window
Used as a window to the flash media for data to be written or read.

Reset Mode Normal Mode

000H
Boot Boot
Block Section 0 Block

800H
Boot
Boot Block
Block Section 1

1000H

00H Control
Section 2
Registers

1800H
Flash Area
00H Section 3 Window

Figure 5: DiskOnChip 2000 Memory Map

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6. Booting from DiskOnChip 2000

6.1 Introduction
DiskOnChip 2000 can operate as the OS boot device. The DiskOnChip default firmware contains drivers to enable it
to perform as the OS boot device under DOS. For other OSs, please refer to the TrueFFS driver readme file.

6.2 Boot Procedure in PC-Compatible Platforms

When used in PC-compatible platforms, DiskOnChip 2000 is connected to an 8KB memory window in the BIOS
expansion memory range, typically located between 0C8000H to 0EFFFFH. During the boot process, the BIOS
loads the TrueFFS firmware into the PC memory and installs DiskOnChip as a disk drive in the system. When the
operating system is loaded, DiskOnChip is recognized as a standard disk. No external software is required to boot
from DiskOnChip. Figure 6 illustrates the location of the DiskOnChip 2000 memory window in the PC memory
map.

Extended Memory
0FFFFFH 1M
BIOS
0F0000H
DiskOnChip 8k

0C8000H
Display
0B0000H 640k

RAM

Figure 6: DiskOnChip 2000 Memory Window in the PC Memory Map

After reset, the BIOS code first executes the Power On Self-Test (POST) and then searches for all expansion ROM
devices. When DiskOnChip 2000 is found, the BIOS code executes from it the IPL (Initial Program Loader) code,
located in the boot block. This code loads the TrueFFS driver into system memory, installs DiskOnChip 2000 as a
disk in the system, and then returns control to the BIOS code. The operating system subsequently identifies
DiskOnChip 2000 as an available disk. TrueFFS responds by emulating a hard disk.
From this point onward, DiskOnChip 2000 appears as a standard disk drive. It is assigned a drive letter and can be
used by any application, without any modifications to either the BIOS set-up or the autoexec.bat/
config.sys files. DiskOnChip 2000 can be used as the only disk in the system, with or without a floppy drive, and
with or without hard disks.
The drive letter assigned depends on how DiskOnChip 2000 is used in the system, as follows:
• If DiskOnChip 2000 is used as the only disk in the system, the system boots directly from it and assigns it
drive C.
• If DiskOnChip 2000 is used with other disks in the system:
o DiskOnChip 2000 can be configured as the last drive (the default configuration). The system assigns
drive C to the hard disk and drive D to DiskOnChip 2000.
o Alternatively, DiskOnChip 2000 can be configured as the system’s first drive. The system assigns
drive D to the hard disk and drive C to DiskOnChip 2000.
• If DiskOnChip 2000 is used as the OS boot device when configured as drive C, it must be formatted as a
bootable device by copying the OS files onto it. This is done by using the SYS command when running
DOS.

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7. Design Considerations

7.1 Design Environment

DiskOnChip 2000 provides a complete design environment consisting of:
• Evaluation Boards (EVB) for enabling software integration and development with DiskOnChip 2000, even
before the target platform is available. An EVB with an ISA standard connector and a PCI standard
connector for immediate plug and play usage are available.
• Programming solutions:
o GANG programmer
o Programming house
o On-board programming
• TrueFFS Software Development Kit (SDK) and BDK
• DOS utilities:
o DFORMAT
o GETIMG/PUTIMG
o DINFO
• Documentation:
o Data Sheet
o Application Notes
o Technical Notes
o Articles
o White Papers
Please visit M-Systems’ website (www.m-sys.com) for the most updated documentation, utilities and drivers.

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7.2 System Interface

DiskOnChip 2000 uses an SRAM-like interface that can easily be connected to any microprocessor bus. With a
standard interface, it requires 13 address lines, 8 data lines and basic memory control signals (CE#, OE#, WE#), as
shown in Figure 7 below. Typically, DiskOnChip 2000 can be mapped to any free 8KB memory space. In a
PC-compatible platform, it is usually mapped into the BIOS expansion area. If the allocated memory window is
larger than 8KB, an automatic anti-aliasing mechanism prevents the firmware from being loaded more than once
during the ROM expansion search.

3.3V or 5V

0.1 uF 10 nF

Address A[12:0] VCC

Data D[7:0]
DiskOnChip 2000

Output Enable OE#

Write Enable WE#

Chip Enable CE#

VSS

Figure 7: DiskOnChip 2000 System Interface

Notes: 1. The 0.1µF and the 10nF low-inductance high-frequency capacitors must be attached to each of the
device’s VCC and VSS pins.

2. DiskOnChip 2000 is an edge-sensitive device. CE#, OE# and WE# should be properly terminated
(according to board layout, serial parallel or both terminations) to avoid signal ringing.

7.3 Connecting Signals

DiskOnChip 2000 uses standard SRAM-like control signals, which should be connected as follows:
• Address (A[12:0]) – Connect these signals to the host address bus.
• Data (D[7:0]) – Connect these signals to the host data bus.
• Write (WE#) and Output Enable (OE#) – Connect these signals to the host WR# and RD# signals,
respectively.
• Chip Enable (CE#) – Connect this signal to the memory address decoder.

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7.4 Platform-Specific Issues

The following section describes hardware design issues.

7.4.1 Wait State

Wait states can be implemented only when DiskOnChip 2000 is designed in a bus that supports a Wait state
insertion, and supplies a WAIT signal.

7.4.2 Big and Little Endian Systems

PowerPC, ARM, and other RISC processors can use either Big or Little Endian systems. DiskOnChip 2000 uses the
Little Endian system. Therefore, byte D[7:0] is its Least Significant Byte (LSB); bit D0 is the least significant bit
within that byte. When connecting the DiskOnChip to a device that supports the Big Endian system, make sure to
that the bytes of the CPU and the DiskOnChip match.
Note: Processors, such as the PowerPC, also change the bit ordering within the bytes. Failing to follow these rules
results in improper connection of the DiskOnChip and prevents the TrueFFS driver from identifying the
DiskOnChip.

7.4.3 Working with 8/16/32-Bit Systems

The TrueFFS driver supports 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit bus architectures. Support for the 16-bit and 32-bit bus
architectures, typically used in RISC processors, can be achieved by using the LSB of the data bus as follows:
• For 16-bit address boundary shifts, shift the address lines by one, so that the host address line A1 connects
to DiskOnChip 2000 address line A0, the host address line A2 connects to DiskOnChip 2000 line A1, and
so on.
• For 32-bit address boundary shifts, shift the address lines by two, so that the host address line A2 connects
to DiskOnChip 2000 address line A0, the host address line A3 connects to DiskOnChip 2000 line A1, and
so on.

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8. Product Specifications
8.1 Environmental Specifications
8.1.1 Temperature Ranges
• Commercial operating temperature: 0 ºC to +70 ºC
• Extended operating temperature: -40 ºC to +85 ºC
• Storage temperature: -50 ºC to +85 ºC

8.1.2 DiskOnChip Assembly

The DiskOnChip 2000 DIP device is not hermetically sealed. Therefore, it must be assembled after the PCB goes
through its final rinse. Assembling DiskOnChip 2000 prior to the rinse phase may cause it to absorb moisture.
Failure to adhere to the above assembly instruction can lead to device failures not covered by M-Systems' warranty.
Note: DiskOnChip 2000 DIP requires a DIP socket on the target platform. Due to its plastic shell and molding
material, it cannot be soldered directly to the platform.

8.1.3 Humidity
10% - 90% relative, non-condensing

8.1.4 Shock and Vibration

Table 1: Reliability Tests
Reliability Test Test Conditions Reference Standard
Vibration 100Hz~2000Hz, 15G peak, 3 cycles per axis (1hr.), 3 axes STD-202F, Method 204D
Mechanical Shock Half sine shock 50G, 11msec, +/-3 shock per axis, 3 axes STD-202F, Method 213B

8.2 Electrical Specifications

8.2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 2: Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol 3.3V Model Rating1 5V Model Rating1 Units Notes
DC supply VCCS -0.5 to 4.6 -0.3 to 6.0 V
voltage
Input pin voltage2 VIN -0.5 to VCC + 0.3 -0.3 to VCC + 0.3 V
Input pin current IIN Not Specified -10 to 10 mA +25 °C

1. Permanent device damage may occur if absolute maximum ratings are exceeded. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

2. The voltage on any pin may undershoot to -2.0V or overshoot to Vcc+2.0V for periods <20ns.

8.2.2 Capacitance
Table 3: Input/Output Capacitance
Symbol Parameter Conditions 3.3V Model Rating 5V Model Rating Unit
Input/Output MD2200/2, VIN = 0V 12 15 pF
CI/O
Capacitance MD2203, VIN = 0V 36 45 pF

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Note: Capacitance is not 100% tested.

8.2.3 DC Electrical Characteristics over Operating Range

Table 4: Vcc = 5V Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
1
VCCS System Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Vih High-level Input Voltage 2.0 V
Vil Low-level Input Voltage 0.8 V
Voh High-level Output Voltage IOH = -16mA 2.4 V
VOL Low-level Output Voltage IOL = 16mA 0.4 V
IIL Input Leakage Current MD2200, MD2202 ±10 µA

MD2203 ±30 µA

IOZ Output Leakage Current MD2200, MD2202 ±10 µA

MD2203 ±30 µA

Ivcc Supply Current 200ns Cycle Time, Outputs open 40 60 mA

Istdby Standby Current MD2200, MD2202 60 400 µA
MD2203 240 1200 µA

Note: The supply voltage of the extended temperature products listed below is Vcc = 5V ± 0.25V:
MD2202-D192-X, MD2202-D256-X, MD2202-D384-X, MD2203-D576-X, MD2203-D768-X, MD2203-
D1024-X
Table 5: Vcc = 3.3V Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
1
VCCS System Supply Voltage 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
Vih High-level Input Voltage 2.7 V
Vil Low-level Input Voltage 0.6 V
VHYS Input Voltage Hysteresis 1.1 1.5 V
IOH = -18mA 2.4 V
Voh High-level Output Voltage
IOH = 0mA Vcc-0.1 V
IOL = 18mA 0.4 V
VOL Low-level Output Voltage
IOL = 0mA 0.1 V
MD2200, MD2202 ±10 µA
IIL Input Leakage Current
MD2203 ±30 µA

MD2200, MD2202 ±10 µA

IOZ Output Leakage Current
MD2203 ±30 µA

Ivcc Supply Current 150ns Cycle Time, Outputs open 30 60 mA

MD2200, MD2202 70 400 µA
Istdby Standby Current
MD2203 300 1350 µA

Note: The supply voltage of the extended temperature products listed below is Vcc = 3. 3V ± 0.15V:
MD2202-D192-V3-X, MD2202-D256-V3-X, MD2202-D384-V3-X, MD2203-D576-V3-X, MD2203-D768-
V3-X, MD2203-D1024-V3-X

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8.2.4 AC Operating Conditions

Timing specifications are based on the following conditions:
Table 6: AC Operating Conditions
Parameter 3.3V Model 5V Model
1,2
Supply Voltage VCC = 3.3V ±0.3V VCC = 5V ±0.5V
Input Pulse Levels 0.2V to 2.9V 0.4V to 2.6V
Input Rise and Fall Times 1ns 5ns
Input and Output Timing Levels 1.5V 0.8V and 2.0V
Output Load 100 pF 50 pF

1. The supply voltage of the extended temperature products listed below is Vcc = 3. 3V ±0.15V:
MD2202-D192-V3-X, MD2202-D256-V3-X, MD2202-D384-V3-X, MD2203-D576-V3-X, MD2203-
D768-V3-X, MD2203-D1024-V3-X

2. The supply voltage of the extended temperature products listed below is Vcc = 5V ±0.25V:
MD2202-D192-X, MD2202-D256-X, MD2202-D384-X, MD2203-D576-X, MD2203-D768-X,
MD2203-D1024-X

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8.3 Timing Specifications

8.3.1 Read Cycle Timing

TSU(A)

A[0..12]

CE#
THO(CE1) TSU(CE0) TSU(CE1)
THO(CE0)
OE#
TACC TREC

WE#
TEN(D) TDIS(D)

D[0..7]

Figure 8: Read Cycle

Table 7: Read Cycle Timing
Symbol Description 3.3V 5V Notes
Min (ns) Max (ns) Min (ns) Max (ns)
TSU(A) Address to OE# setup 2 10
THO(A) OE# to Address hold 35 56
TSU(CE0) CE# to OE# setup 0 0 1
THO(CE0) OE# to CE# = 0 hold 0 0 2
THO(CE1) OE# or WE# to CE# = 1 hold 8 42
TSU(CE1) CE# to WE# or OE# setup time 8 42
TREC OE# to start of next cycle 20 59
Tacc Read access time 110 130
Ten(D) OE# to D active delay 15 75 7 91
Tdis(D) OE# to D Hi-Z delay 13 44

1. CE# may be asserted any time before or after OE# is asserted. If CE# is asserted after OE#, all timing
relative to OE# asserted will be referenced instead to the time CE# was asserted.

2. CE# may be negated any time before or after OE# is negated. If CE# is negated before OE#, all timing
relative to OE# negated will be referenced instead to the time CE# was negated.

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8.3.2 Write Cycle Timing

TSU(A) THO(A)

A[0..12]
THO(CE1)

CE#
THO(CE0) TSU(CE1)
THO(CE0)
OE#
TW (WE) TREC

WE#
TSU(D) THO(D)

D[0..7]

Figure 9: Write Cycle

Table 8: Write Cycle Timing
Symbol Description 3.3V 5V Notes
Min (ns) Max (ns) Min (ns) Max (ns)
TSU(A) Address to WE# setup time 0 10
THO(A) WE# to Address hold time 35 56
TW(WE) WE# asserted width 62 98
TSU(CE0) CE# to WE# setup time 0 0 1
THO(CE0) WE# to CE# = 0 hold time 0 0 2
THO(CE1) OE# or WE# to CE# = 1 hold time 8 42
TSU(CE1) CE# to WE# or OE# setup time 8 42
TREC WE# to start of next cycle 22 59
TSU(D) D to WE# setup time 50 48
THO(D) WE# to D hold time 0 40

1. CE# may be asserted any time before or after WE# is asserted. If CE# is asserted after WE#, all timing
relative to WE# asserted will be referenced instead to the time CE# was asserted.

2. CE# may be negated any time before or after WE# is negated. If CE# is negated before WE#, all
timing relative to WE# negated will be referenced instead to the time CE# was negated.

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8.4 Mechanical Dimensions

Figure 10: MD220x Mechanical Dimensions

Table 9: Low-Profile
MD2200 MD2202
Millimeters (max.) Millimeters (max.)
A 41.9 43.95
B 18.05 18.3
C 2.54 2.54
D 15.24 15.24
E 5.7 6.0
F 4.0 4.0
G 0.51 0.51
H 38.2 38.2

Table 10: High-Profile

MD2203
Millimeters (max.)
A 45.6
B 18.8
C 2.54
D 15.24
E 13.5
F 4.0
G 0.51
H 38.2

Note: The above dimensions are maximum values.

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9. Ordering Information
MD2200-DCC-V-T (Low-Profile)
CC: Capacity (MB) 24
V: Supply Voltage Blank 5V
V3 3.3V
T: Temperature Range (optional) Blank Commercial: 0°C to +70°C
X Extended: -40°C to +85°C
MD2202-DCCC-V-T (Low-Profile)
CC: Capacity (MB) 16, 32, 48, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256, 384
V: Supply Voltage Blank 5V
V3 3.3V
T: Temperature Range (optional) Blank Commercial: 0°C to +70°C
X Extended: -40°C to +85°C
MD2203-DCCC-V-T (High-Profile)
CCC: Capacity (MB) 576, 768, 1024
V: Supply Voltage Blank 5V
V3 3.3V
T: Temperature Range (optional) Blank Commercial: 0°C to +70°C
X Extended: -40°C to +85°C

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