Product Overview
The AM29F040B-90EF is a 4Mbit (512K x 8) 5V-only Flash memory from AMD (now produced by various second-source manufacturers). With 90ns access time and sector erase architecture (8 x 64KB sectors), it supports in-system programming without external high voltage. The 32-pin PLCC package and JEDEC-standard command set make it a common choice for firmware storage in legacy industrial and embedded systems.
Key Specifications
| Density | 4Mbit (512K x 8) |
| Architecture | Sector erase: 8 x 64KByte sectors |
| Access Time | 90ns |
| Supply Voltage | 5V ±5% (single supply) |
| Programming Time | 7µs per byte (typical) |
| Sector Erase Time | 1 second (typical) |
| Chip Erase Time | 8 seconds (typical) |
| Endurance | 100,000 erase/program cycles |
| Data Retention | 20 years |
| Interface | Parallel (address + data bus) |
| Package | 32-pin PLCC |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Features
- 5V-only single-supply operation — no external high voltage needed
- Sector erase architecture: erase only the sectors needed
- Hardware data protection against accidental erasure
- JEDEC-standard command set for firmware compatibility
- Embedded Erase and Program algorithms — automatic timing
- Data polling and toggle bits for program/erase status
- 100,000 erase/program cycle endurance
- 20-year data retention
- Boot block protection option
Applications
- Legacy industrial controller firmware storage
- Embedded system boot ROM
- Networking equipment firmware
- Printers and copier firmware
- Automotive ECU program storage
- Telecom equipment code storage