AN319
Migrating from FM25CL64 to FM25CL64B
Author: Girija Chougala
Associated Project: No
Associated Part Family: FM25CL64, FM25CL64B
Software Version: None
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AN319 discusses the key differences that need to be considered when migrating from FM25CL64 to FM25CL64B.
FM25CL64 is now obsolete and this application note explains how FM25CL64B is a replacement for FM25CL64.
Introduction Table 1 shows the compatibility chart of FM25CL64 and
FM25CL64B. For a detailed comparison, see Table 3.
FM25CL64B, a 64-Kbit SPI F-RAM™, is a replacement Table 1. Compatibility Chart
device for FM25CL64, which is now obsolete. The two
devices are identical in terms of pinout, packages, and
read/write functionality. In terms of speed, both operate FM25CL64 Feature or Spec Is FM25CL64B compatible?
up to 20 MHz and have the same timing specifications. Package Yes
This application note discusses the key differences
between the two devices that need to be considered when Pinout Yes
migrating from FM25CL64 to FM25CL64B. Temperature Range Yes
Operating Voltage Yes
Drop-In Replacement or Not?
From a software point of view, the two devices are Operating Current Yes
identical. The two devices are read/write compatible. Both Standby Current No
devices use the same two-byte address. From a hardware
point of view the key difference is the higher standby Read / Write Function Yes
current of the FM25CL64B. Additionally, the FM25CL64B Timing / Frequency Yes
datasheet adds a power-up and power-down ramp rate
specification of 30 µs / V and a power-up to first-access Data Retention Refer to Table 3
specification of 1 ms. Endurance Yes
Ordering Part Numbers
Table 2 gives the recommended FM25CL64B ordering part numbers that correspond to the now obsolete FM25CL64 ordering
part numbers.
Table 2. Recommended Ordering Part Numbers for Migration
FM25CL64 FM25CL64B Comments
Ordering Part Number Status Ordering Part Number Status
FM25CL64 -G Obsolete FM25CL64B -G In production
FM25CL64-GTR FM25CL64B -GTR No hardware or software change is
FM25CL64-DG FM25CL64B -DG required
FM25CL64-DGTR FM25CL64B -DGTR
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Comparison of FM25CL64 and FM25CL64B
Table 3 gives a detailed comparison of the two devices.
Table 3. Detailed Comparison
FM25CL64 FM25CL64B Comments
Package Types -G, -DG -G, -DG Identical “green” SOIC and TDFN packages
Package Outlines SOIC-8, TDFN-8 SOIC-8, TDFN-8 Identical outlines and board footprints
Pinout - - Identical
Temperature Range –40 ºC to +85 ºC –40 ºC to +85 ºC Identical
Operating Voltage Range 2.7 V to 3.65 V 2.7 V to 3.65 V Identical
350 µA @ 1 MHz 200 µA @ 1 MHz
Active Supply Current FM25CL64B offers lower active current
7.0 mA @ 20 MHz 3.0 mA @ 20 MHz
6 µA (max)
Standby Current 1 µA FM25CL64B has higher standby current
3 µA (typical)
Identical 2-byte addressing, Identical op-
Read / Write Function - -
codes
Clock Frequency 20 MHz 20 MHz Identical
10 years (+85 ºC)
Data Retention 45 years (+85 ºC) 38 years (+75 ºC) Data retention is lower
151 years (+65 ºC)
FM25CL64B’s endurance is large enough to
be considered as unlimited for all practical
Endurance (Write/Read Cycles) Unlimited 1E+14
applications. For a 64-byte loop, at 20 MHz,
FM25CL64B’s endurance is 85 years.
Power-up ramp rate should be slower than
VDD Power-Up Ramp Rate (tVR) - 30 µs / V
30 µs / V for FM25CL64B
Power-down ramp rate should be slower
VDD Power-Down Ramp Rate (tVF) - 30 µs / V
than 30 µs / V for FM25CL64B
After power-up, the first access of
Power-Up to First Access (tPU) - 1 ms
FM25CL64B should be after 1 ms
Critical Considerations
You should consider all the parameter differences mentioned in Table 3 during the migration to FM25CL64B. This section
discusses the critical differences. System designers should also review the datasheet when migrating to the new part.
VDD Ramp Rate
VDD power-up and power-down ramp rate specifications are added in FM25CL64B device. Ensure that the power-up and
power-down ramp rates are slower than 30 µs / V in your system for proper operation of the device.
Power-Up to First Access
Power-up to first access specification is added in FM25CL64B device. Ensure that the FM25CL64B device is accessed only
after 1 ms from power-up.
Summary
AN319 discussed the differences between FM25CL64 and FM25CL64B that need to be considered during migration to the
FM25CL64B.
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Related Documents
Datasheet
FM25CL64B: 64-Kbit (8 K × 8) Serial (SPI) F-RAM datasheet
Application Note
AN304 – SPI GUIDE FOR F-RAM
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Document History
Document Title: Migrating from FM25CL64 to FM25CL64B - AN319
Document Number: 001-86842
Revision ECN Orig. of Submission Description of Change
Change Date
** 3944550 GVCH 03/26/2013 New Spec.
*A 4279018 MEDU 03/05/2014 Updated to Cypress Template.
Updated “VDD Power-Down Ramp Rate” for FM25CL64B from 100 µs / V to
30 µs / V.
Updated “Power-Up to First Access” for FM25CL64B from 10 ms to 1 ms.
*B 4498653 GVCH 09/22/2014 Changed title from “Differences between FM25CL64 and FM25CL64B” to
“Migrating from FM25CL64 to FM25CL64B.”
Updated abstract.
Added “Ordering Part Numbers” section.
Added title for Table 3.
Added “Related Documents” section.
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