Features

• Fast Read Access Time – 150 ns

• Automatic Page Write Operation
– Internal Address and Data Latches for 64 Bytes
– Internal Control Timer
• Fast Write Cycle Times
– Page Write Cycle Time: 3 ms or 10 ms Maximum
– 1 to 64-byte Page Write Operation
• Low Power Dissipation
– 50 mA Active Current 256K (32K x 8)
– 200 µA CMOS Standby Current
• Hardware and Software Data Protection Paged Parallel
• DATA Polling for End of Write Detection
• High Reliability CMOS Technology
EEPROM
– Endurance: 104 or 105 Cycles
– Data Retention: 10 Years
• Single 5V ± 10% Supply AT28C256
• CMOS and TTL Compatible Inputs and Outputs
• JEDEC Approved Byte-wide Pinout
• Full Military, Commercial, and Industrial Temperature Ranges
• Green (Pb/Halide-free) Packaging Option

1. Description
The AT28C256 is a high-performance electrically erasable and programmable read-
only memory. Its 256K of memory is organized as 32,768 words by 8 bits. Manufac-
tured with Atmel’s advanced nonvolatile CMOS technology, the device offers access
times to 150 ns with power dissipation of just 440 mW. When the device is deselected,
the CMOS standby current is less than 200 µA.
The AT28C256 is accessed like a Static RAM for the read or write cycle without the
need for external components. The device contains a 64-byte page register to allow
writing of up to 64 bytes simultaneously. During a write cycle, the addresses and 1 to
64 bytes of data are internally latched, freeing the address and data bus for other
operations. Following the initiation of a write cycle, the device will automatically write
the latched data using an internal control timer. The end of a write cycle can be
detected by DATA Polling of I/O7. Once the end of a write cycle has been detected a
new access for a read or write can begin.
Atmel’s AT28C256 has additional features to ensure high quality and manufacturabil-
ity. The device utilizes internal error correction for extended endurance and improved
data retention characteristics. An optional software data protection mechanism is
available to guard against inadvertent writes. The device also includes an extra
64 bytes of EEPROM for device identification or tracking.

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2. Pin Configurations
Pin Name Function
A0 - A14 Addresses
CE Chip Enable
OE Output Enable
WE Write Enable
I/O0 - I/O7 Data Inputs/Outputs
NC No Connect
DC Don’t Connect

2.1 28-lead TSOP Top View 2.3 32-pad LCC, 28-lead PLCC Top View

VCC
A12
A14

A13
WE
DC
A7
OE 1 28 A10
A11 2 27 CE

4
3
2
1
32
31
30
A9 3 26 I/O7 A6 5 29 A8
A8 4 25 I/O6 A5 6 28 A9
A13 5 24 I/O5 A4 7 27 A11
WE 6 23 I/O4 A3 8 26 NC
VCC 7 22 I/O3 A2 9 25 OE
A14 8 21 GND A1 10 24 A10
A12 9 20 I/O2 A0 11 23 CE
A7 10 19 I/O1 NC 12 22 I/O7
A6 11 18 I/O0 I/O0 13 21 I/O6

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
A5 12 17 A0
A4 13 16 A1
I/O1
I/O2
GND
DC
I/O3
I/O4
I/O5
A3 14 15 A2

Note: PLCC package pins 1 and 17 are Don’t Connect.

2.4 28-lead Cerdip/PDIP/Flatpack/SOIC –

2.2 28-lead PGA Top View Top View

A14 1 28 VCC
A12 2 27 WE
A7 3 26 A13
A6 4 25 A8
A5 5 24 A9
A4 6 23 A11
A3 7 22 OE
A2 8 21 A10
A1 9 20 CE
A0 10 19 I/O7
I/O0 11 18 I/O6
I/O1 12 17 I/O5
I/O2 13 16 I/O4
GND 14 15 I/O3

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3. Block Diagram

4. Device Operation

4.1 Read
The AT28C256 is accessed like a Static RAM. When CE and OE are low and WE is high, the
data stored at the memory location determined by the address pins is asserted on the outputs.
The outputs are put in the high impedance state when either CE or OE is high. This dual-line
control gives designers flexibility in preventing bus contention in their system.

4.2 Byte Write

A low pulse on the WE or CE input with CE or WE low (respectively) and OE high initiates a write
cycle. The address is latched on the falling edge of CE or WE, whichever occurs last. The data is
latched by the first rising edge of CE or WE. Once a byte write has been started it will automati-
cally time itself to completion. Once a programming operation has been initiated and for the
duration of tWC, a read operation will effectively be a polling operation.

4.3 Page Write

The page write operation of the AT28C256 allows 1 to 64 bytes of data to be written into the
device during a single internal programming period. A page write operation is initiated in the
same manner as a byte write; the first byte written can then be followed by 1 to 63 additional
bytes. Each successive byte must be written within 150 µs (tBLC) of the previous byte. If the tBLC
limit is exceeded the AT28C256 will cease accepting data and commence the internal program-
ming operation. All bytes during a page write operation must reside on the same page as
defined by the state of the A6 - A14 inputs. For each WE high to low transition during the page
write operation, A6 - A14 must be the same.
The A0 to A5 inputs are used to specify which bytes within the page are to be written. The bytes
may be loaded in any order and may be altered within the same load period. Only bytes which
are specified for writing will be written; unnecessary cycling of other bytes within the page does
not occur.

4.4 DATA Polling

The AT28C256 features DATA Polling to indicate the end of a write cycle. During a byte or page
write cycle an attempted read of the last byte written will result in the complement of the written
data to be presented on I/O7. Once the write cycle has been completed, true data is valid on all
outputs, and the next write cycle may begin. DATA Polling may begin at anytime during the write
cycle.

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In addition to DATA Polling the AT28C256 provides another method for determining the end of a
write cycle. During the write operation, successive attempts to read data from the device will
result in I/O6 toggling between one and zero. Once the write has completed, I/O6 will stop tog-
gling and valid data will be read. Reading the toggle bit may begin at any time during the write
cycle.

4.6 Data Protection

If precautions are not taken, inadvertent writes may occur during transitions of the host system
power supply. Atmel has incorporated both hardware and software features that will protect the
memory against inadvertent writes.

4.6.1 Hardware Protection

Hardware features protect against inadvertent writes to the AT28C256 in the following ways: (a)
VCC sense – if VCC is below 3.8V (typical) the write function is inhibited; (b) VCC power-on delay –
once VCC has reached 3.8V the device will automatically time out 5 ms (typical) before allowing
a write; (c) write inhibit – holding any one of OE low, CE high or WE high inhibits write cycles;
and (d) noise filter – pulses of less than 15 ns (typical) on the WE or CE inputs will not initiate a
write cycle.

4.6.2 Software Data Protection

A software controlled data protection feature has been implemented on the AT28C256. When
enabled, the software data protection (SDP), will prevent inadvertent writes. The SDP feature
may be enabled or disabled by the user; the AT28C256 is shipped from Atmel with SDP
disabled.
SDP is enabled by the host system issuing a series of three write commands; three specific
bytes of data are written to three specific addresses (refer to “Software Data Protection” algo-
rithm). After writing the 3-byte command sequence and after tWC the entire AT28C256 will be
protected against inadvertent write operations. It should be noted, that once protected the host
may still perform a byte or page write to the AT28C256. This is done by preceding the data to be
written by the same 3-byte command sequence used to enable SDP.
Once set, SDP will remain active unless the disable command sequence is issued. Power transi-
tions do not disable SDP and SDP will protect the AT28C256 during power-up and power-down
conditions. All command sequences must conform to the page write timing specifications. The
data in the enable and disable command sequences is not written to the device and the memory
addresses used in the sequence may be written with data in either a byte or page write
operation.
After setting SDP, any attempt to write to the device without the 3-byte command sequence will
start the internal write timers. No data will be written to the device; however, for the duration of
tWC, read operations will effectively be polling operations.

4.7 Device Identification

An extra 64 bytes of EEPROM memory are available to the user for device identification. By rais-
ing A9 to 12V ± 0.5V and using address locations 7FC0H to 7FFFH the additional bytes may be
written to or read from in the same manner as the regular memory array.

4.8 Optional Chip Erase Mode

The entire device can be erased using a 6-byte software code. Please see “Software Chip
Erase” application note for details.

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5. DC and AC Operating Range
AT28C256-15 AT28C256-20 AT28C256-25 AT28C256-35
Com. 0°C - 70°C 0°C - 70°C 0°C - 70°C
Operating Temperature
Ind. -40°C - 85°C -40°C - 85°C -40°C - 85°C
(Case)
Mil. -55°C - 125°C -55°C - 125°C -55°C - 125°C -55°C - 125°C
VCC Power Supply 5V ± 10% 5V ± 10% 5V ± 10% 5V ± 10%

6. Operating Modes
Mode CE OE WE I/O
Read VIL VIL VIH DOUT
Write(2) VIL VIH VIL DIN
(1)
Standby/Write Inhibit VIH X X High Z
Write Inhibit X X VIH
Write Inhibit X VIL X
Output Disable X VIH X High Z
(3)
Chip Erase VIL VH VIL High Z
Notes: 1. X can be VIL or VIH.
2. Refer to AC programming waveforms.
3. VH = 12.0V ± 0.5V.

7. Absolute Maximum Ratings*

Temperature under Bias ................................ -55°C to +125°C *NOTICE: Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute
Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent dam-
Storage Temperature ..................................... -65°C to +150°C age to the device. This is a stress rating only and
functional operation of the device at these or any
All Input Voltages other conditions beyond those indicated in the
(including NC Pins) operational sections of this specification is not
with Respect to Ground ...................................-0.6V to +6.25V implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect
All Output Voltages device reliability
with Respect to Ground .............................-0.6V to VCC + 0.6V

Voltage on OE and A9
with Respect to Ground ...................................-0.6V to +13.5V

8. DC Characteristics
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Max Units
ILI Input Load Current VIN = 0V to VCC + 1V 10 µA
ILO Output Leakage Current VI/O = 0V to VCC 10 µA
Com., Ind. 200 µA
ISB1 VCC Standby Current CMOS CE = VCC - 0.3V to VCC + 1V
Mil. 300 µA
ISB2 VCC Standby Current TTL CE = 2.0V to VCC + 1V 3 mA
ICC VCC Active Current f = 5 MHz; IOUT = 0 mA 50 mA
VIL Input Low Voltage 0.8 V
VIH Input High Voltage 2.0 V
VOL Output Low Voltage IOL = 2.1 mA 0.45 V
VOH Output High Voltage IOH = -400 µA 2.4 V

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AT28C256-15 AT28C256-20 AT28C256-25 AT28C256-35
Symbol Parameter Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Units
tACC Address to Output Delay 150 200 250 350 ns
(1)
tCE CE to Output Delay 150 200 250 350 ns
tOE(2) OE to Output Delay 0 70 0 80 0 100 0 100 ns
tDF(3)(4) CE or OE to Output Float 0 50 0 55 0 60 0 70 ns
Output Hold from OE, CE or
tOH Address, whichever occurred 0 0 0 0 ns
first

10. AC Read Waveforms(1)(2)(3)(4)

Notes: 1. CE may be delayed up to tACC - tCE after the address transition without impact on tACC.
2. OE may be delayed up to tCE - tOE after the falling edge of CE without impact on tCE or by tACC - tOE after an address change
without impact on tACC.
3. tDF is specified from OE or CE whichever occurs first (CL = 5 pF).
4. This parameter is characterized and is not 100% tested.

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11. Input Test Waveforms and Measurement Level

tR, tF < 5 ns

12. Output Test Load

13. Pin Capacitance

f = 1 MHz, T = 25°C(1)
Symbol Typ Max Units Conditions
CIN 4 6 pF VIN = 0V
COUT 8 12 pF VOUT = 0V
Note: 1. This parameter is characterized and is not 100% tested.

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Symbol Parameter Min Max Units
tAS, tOES Address, OE Setup Time 0 ns
tAH Address Hold Time 50 ns
tCS Chip Select Setup Time 0 ns
tCH Chip Select Hold Time 0 ns
tWP Write Pulse Width (WE or CE) 100 ns
tDS Data Setup Time 50 ns
tDH, tOEH Data, OE Hold Time 0 ns
tDV Time to Data Valid NR(1)
Note: 1. NR = No Restriction

15. AC Write Waveforms

15.1 WE Controlled

15.2 CE Controlled

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16. Page Mode Characteristics

Symbol Parameter Min Max Units
AT28C256 10 ms
tWC Write Cycle Time (option available)
AT28C256F 3 ms
tAS Address Setup Time 0 ns
tAH Address Hold Time 50 ns
tDS Data Setup Time 50 ns
tDH Data Hold Time 0 ns
tWP Write Pulse Width 100 ns
tBLC Byte Load Cycle Time 150 µs
tWPH Write Pulse Width High 50 ns

17. Page Mode Write Waveforms(1)(2)

Notes: 1. A6 through A14 must specify the same page address during each high to low transition of WE (or CE).
2. OE must be high only when WE and CE are both low.

18. Chip Erase Waveforms

tS = tH = 5 µsec (min.)
tW = 10 msec (min.)
VH = 12.0V ± 0.5V

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Enable Algorithm(1) Disable Algorithm(1)
LOAD DATA AA LOAD DATA AA
TO TO
ADDRESS 5555 ADDRESS 5555

LOAD DATA 55 LOAD DATA 55

TO TO
ADDRESS 2AAA ADDRESS 2AAA

LOAD DATA A0 LOAD DATA 80

TO TO
ADDRESS 5555 ADDRESS 5555
WRITES ENABLED(2)

LOAD DATA XX LOAD DATA AA

TO TO
ANY ADDRESS(4) ADDRESS 5555

LOAD LAST BYTE LOAD DATA 55

TO TO
LAST ADDRESS ADDRESS 2AAA
ENTER DATA
PROTECT STATE
LOAD DATA 20
Notes: 1. Data Format: I/O7 - I/O0 (Hex); TO
Address Format: A14 - A0 (Hex). ADDRESS 5555
EXIT DATA
2. Write Protect state will be activated at end of write PROTECT STATE(3)
even if no other data is loaded. LOAD DATA XX
3. Write Protect state will be deactivated at end of write TO
ANY ADDRESS(4)
period even if no other data is loaded.
4. 1 to 64 bytes of data are loaded.
LOAD LAST BYTE
TO
LAST ADDRESS

21. Software Protected Write Cycle Waveforms(1)(2)

Notes: 1. A6 through A14 must specify the same page address during each high to low transition of WE (or CE) after the software
code has been entered.
2. OE must be high only when WE and CE are both low.

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22. Data Polling Characteristics(1)

Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Units
tDH Data Hold Time 0 ns
tOEH OE Hold Time 0 ns
(2)
tOE OE to Output Delay ns
tWR Write Recovery Time 0 ns
Notes: 1. These parameters are characterized and not 100% tested.
2. See“AC Read Characteristics” on page 6.

23. Data Polling Waveforms

24. Toggle Bit Characteristics(1)

Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Units
tDH Data Hold Time 10 ns
tOEH OE Hold Time 10 ns
tOE OE to Output Delay(2) ns
tOEHP OE High Pulse 150 ns
tWR Write Recovery Time 0 ns
Notes: 1. These parameters are characterized and not 100% tested.
2. See “AC Read Characteristics” on page 6.

25. Toggle Bit Waveforms(1)(2)(3)

Notes: 1. Toggling either OE or CE or both OE and CE will operate toggle bit.

2. Beginning and ending state of I/O6 will vary.
3. Any address location may be used but the address should not vary.

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27. Ordering Information(2)
27.1 Standard Package
tACC ICC (mA)
(ns) Active Standby Ordering Code Package Operation Range
150 50 0.2 AT28C256(E,F)-15JC 32J Commercial
AT28C256(E,F)-15PC 28P6 (0°C to 70°C)
AT28C256(E,F)-15SC 28S
AT28C256(E,F)-15TC 28T
AT28C256(E,F)-15JI 32J Industrial
AT28C256(E,F)-15PI 28P6 (-40°C to 85°C)
AT28C256(E,F)-15SI 28S
AT28C256(E,F)-15TI 28T
50 0.3 AT28C256(E,F)-15DM/883 28D6 Military/883C
AT28C256(E,F)-15FM/883 28F Class B, Fully Compliant
AT28C256(E,F)-15LM/883 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
AT28C256(E,F)-15UM/883 28U
200 50 0.2 AT28C256(E,F)-20JC 32J Commercial
AT28C256(E,F)-20PC 28P6 (0°C to 70°C)
AT28C256(E,F)-20SC 28S
AT28C256(E,F)-20TC 28T
AT28C256(E,F)-20JI 32J Industrial
AT28C256(E,F)-20PI 28P6 (-40°C to 85°C)
AT28C256(E,F)-20SI 28S
AT28C256(E,F)-20TI 28T
50 0.3 AT28C256(E,F)-20DM/883 28D6 Military/883C
AT28C256(E,F)-20FM/883 28F Class B, Fully Compliant
AT28C256(E,F)-20LM/883 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
AT28C256(E,F)-20UM/883 28U

Package Type
28D6 28-lead, 0.600" Wide, Non-windowed, Ceramic Dual Inline Package (Cerdip)
28F 28-lead, Non-windowed, Ceramic Bottom-brazed Flat Package (Flatpack)
32J 32-lead, Plastic J-leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC)
32L 32-pad, Non-windowed, Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC)
28P6 28-lead, 0.600" Wide, Plastic Dual Inline Package (PDIP)
28S 28-lead, 0.300" Wide, Plastic Gull Wing Small Outline (SOIC)
28T 28-lead, Plastic Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP)
28U 28-pin, Ceramic Pin Grid Array (PGA)
W Die
Options
Blank Standard Device: Endurance = 10K Write Cycles; Write Time = 10 ms
E High Endurance Option: Endurance = 100K Write Cycles
F Fast Write Option: Write Time = 3 ms

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tACC ICC (mA)
(ns) Active Standby Ordering Code Package Operation Range
250 50 0.2 AT28C256(E,F)-25JC 32J Commercial
AT28C256(E,F)-25PC 28P6 (0°C to 70°C)
AT28C256-W DIE
AT28C256(E,F)-25JI 32J Industrial
AT28C256(E,F)-25PI 28P6 (-40°C to 85°C)
50 0.3 AT28C256(E,F)-25DM/883 28D6 Military/883C
AT28C256(E,F)-25FM/883 28F Class B, Fully Compliant
AT28C256(E,F)-25LM/883 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
AT28C256(E,F)-25UM/883 28U
AT28C256(E,F)-35UM/883 28U
150(3) 50 0.3 5962-88525 16 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 16 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 16 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 16 ZX 28F
5962-88525 15 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 15 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 15 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 15 ZX 28F
5962-88525 14 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 14 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 14 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 14 ZX 28F

Package Type
28D6 28-lead, 0.600" Wide, Non-windowed, Ceramic Dual Inline Package (Cerdip)
28F 28-lead, Non-windowed, Ceramic Bottom-brazed Flat Package (Flatpack)
32J 32-lead, Plastic J-leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC)
32L 32-pad, Non-windowed, Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC)
28P6 28-lead, 0.600" Wide, Plastic Dual Inline Package (PDIP)
28U 28-pin, Ceramic Pin Grid Array (PGA)
W Die
Options
Blank Standard Device: Endurance = 10K Write Cycles; Write Time = 10 ms
E High Endurance Option: Endurance = 100K Write Cycles
F Fast Write Option: Write Time = 3 ms

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27.1 Standard Package (Continued)
tACC ICC (mA)
(ns) Active Standby Ordering Code Package Operation Range
(3)
150 50 0.3 5962-88525 08 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 08 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 08 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 08 ZX 28F
5962-88525 07 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 07 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 07 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 07 ZX 28F
5962-88525 06 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 06 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 06 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 06 ZX 28F
200(3) 50 0.3 5962-88525 12 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 12 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 12 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 12 ZX 28F
50 0.3 5962-88525 04 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 04 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 04 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 04 ZX 28F
250(3) 50 0.3 5962-88525 13 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 13 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 13 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 13 ZX 28F
5962-88525 11 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 11 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 11 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 11 ZX 28F

Package Type
28D6 28-lead, 0.600" Wide, Non-windowed, Ceramic Dual Inline Package (Cerdip)
28F 28-lead, Non-windowed, Ceramic Bottom-brazed Flat Package (Flatpack)
32L 32-pad, Non-windowed, Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC)
28U 28-pin, Ceramic Pin Grid Array (PGA)
W Die
Options
Blank Standard Device: Endurance = 10K Write Cycles; Write Time = 10 ms
E High Endurance Option: Endurance = 100K Write Cycles
F Fast Write Option: Write Time = 3 ms

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tACC ICC (mA)
(ns) Active Standby Ordering Code Package Operation Range
250 50 0.3 5962-88525 05 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 05 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 05 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 05 ZX 28F
5962-88525 03 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 03 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 03 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 03 ZX 28F
300 50 0.3 5962-88525 10 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 10 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 10 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 10 ZX 28F
50 0.3 5962-88525 02 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 02 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 02 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 02 ZX 28F
350 50 0.3 5962-88525 09 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 09 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 09 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 09 ZX 28F
50 0.3 5962-88525 01 UX 28U Military/883C
5962-88525 01 XX 28D6 Class B, Fully Compliant
5962-88525 01 YX 32L (-55°C to 125°C)
5962-88525 01 ZX 28F
Notes: 1. Electrical specifications for these speeds are defined by Standard Microcircuit Drawing 5962-88525.
2. See “Valid Part Numbers” on page 18.
3. SMD specifies Software Data Protection feature for device type, although Atmel product supplied to every device type in the
SMD is 100% tested for this feature.

Package Type
28D6 28-lead, 0.600" Wide, Non-windowed, Ceramic Dual Inline Package (Cerdip)
28F 28-lead, Non-windowed, Ceramic Bottom-brazed Flat Package (Flatpack)
32L 32-pad, Non-windowed, Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC)
28U 28-pin, Ceramic Pin Grid Array (PGA)
W Die
Options
Blank Standard Device: Endurance = 10K Write Cycles; Write Time = 10 ms
E High Endurance Option: Endurance = 100K Write Cycles
F Fast Write Option: Write Time = 3 ms

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27.2 Green Package Option (Pb/Halide-free)
tACC ICC (mA)
(ns) Active Standby Ordering Code Package Operation Range
150 50 0.2 AT28C256(F)-15JU 32J Industrial
AT28C256(F)-15PU 28P6 (-40°C to 85°C)
AT28C256(F)-15SU 28S
AT28C256(F)-15TU 28T

Package Type
32J 32-lead, Plastic J-leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC)
28P6 28-lead, 0.600" Wide, Plastic Dual Inline Package (PDIP)
28S 28-lead, 0.300" Wide, Plastic Gull Wing Small Outline (SOIC)
28T 28-lead, Plastic Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP)
Options
Blank Standard Device: Endurance = 10K Write Cycles; Write Time = 10 ms
F Fast Write Option: Write Time = 3 ms

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The following table lists standard and green Atmel products that can be ordered.

Device Numbers Speed Package and Temperature Combinations

AT28C256 15 JC, JI, JU, PC, PI, PU, SC, SI, SU, TC, TI, TU, DM/883, FM/883, LM/883, UM/883
AT28C256E 15 JC, JI, PC, PI, SC, SI, TC, TI, DM/883, FM/883, LM/883, UM/883
AT28C256F 15 JC, JI, JU, PC, PI, PU, SC, SI, SU, TC, TI, TU, DM/883, FM/883, LM/883, UM/883
AT28C256 20 JC, JI, PC, PI, SC, SI, TC, TI, DM/883, FM/883, LM/883, UM/883
AT28C256E 20 JC, JI, PC, PI, SC, SI, TC, TI, DM/883, FM/883, LM/883, UM/883
AT28C256F 20 JC, JI, PC, PI, SC, SI, TC, TI, DM/883, FM/883, LM/883, UM/883
AT28C256 25 JC, JI, PC, PI, SC, SI, TC, TI, DM/883, FM/883, LM/883, UM/883
AT28C256E 25 JC, JI, PC, PI, SC, SI, TC, TI, DM/883, FM/883, LM/883, UM/883
AT28C256F 25 JC, JI, PC, PI, SC, SI, TC, TI, DM/883, FM/883, LM/883, UM/883
AT28C256 – W

29. Die Products

Reference Section: Parallel EEPROM Die Products

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Packaging Information

29.1 28D6 – Cerdip

Dimensions in Millimeters and (Inches).

Controlling dimension: Inches.
MIL-STD 1835 D-10 Config A (Glass Sealed)

37.85(1.490)
36.58(1.440) PIN
1

15.49(0.610)
12.95(0.510)

33.02(1.300) REF
5.72(0.225) 0.127(0.005)MIN
MAX

SEATING
PLANE
1.52(0.060)
5.08(0.200) 0.38(0.015)
3.18(0.125) 0.66(0.026)
1.65(0.065)
0.36(0.014)
2.54(0.100)BSC 1.14(0.045)

15.70(0.620)
15.00(0.590)

0.46(0.018) 0º~ 15º REF

0.20(0.008)
17.80(0.700) MAX

10/23/03
TITLE DRAWING NO. REV.
2325 Orchard Parkway
28D6, 28-lead, 0.600" Wide, Non-windowed, 28D6 B
R San Jose, CA 95131
Ceramic Dual Inline Package (Cerdip)

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Dimensions in Millimeters and (Inches).

Controlling dimension: Inches.
MIL-STD 1835 F-12 Config B

9.40(0.370)
PIN #1 ID
6.35(0.250)
0.56(0.022)
0.38(0.015)

18.49(0.728) 1.27(0.050) BSC

18.08(0.712)

1.14(0.045) MAX

10.57(0.416)
9.75(0.384)

0.23(0.009)
3.02(0.119)
0.10(0.004)
2.29(0.090)

1.96(0.077)
1.09(0.043)
1.14(0.045)
7.26(0.286) 0.660(0.026)
6.96(0.274)

10/21/03
TITLE DRAWING NO. REV.
2325 Orchard Parkway
28F, 28-lead, Non-windowed, Ceramic Bottom-brazed 28F B
R San Jose, CA 95131
Flat Package (FlatPack)

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29.3 32J – PLCC

PIN NO. 1 1.14(0.045) X 45˚

1.14(0.045) X 45˚
IDENTIFIER 0.318(0.0125)
0.191(0.0075)

E1 E B1 E2
B

e
A2
D1
A1
D
A

0.51(0.020)MAX
45˚ MAX (3X) COMMON DIMENSIONS
(Unit of Measure = mm)

SYMBOL MIN NOM MAX NOTE

D2 A 3.175 – 3.556
A1 1.524 – 2.413
A2 0.381 – –
D 12.319 – 12.573
D1 11.354 – 11.506 Note 2
D2 9.906 – 10.922
Notes: 1. This package conforms to JEDEC reference MS-016, Variation AE. E 14.859 – 15.113
2. Dimensions D1 and E1 do not include mold protrusion.
Allowable protrusion is .010"(0.254 mm) per side. Dimension D1 E1 13.894 – 14.046 Note 2
and E1 include mold mismatch and are measured at the extreme E2 12.471 – 13.487
material condition at the upper or lower parting line.
3. Lead coplanarity is 0.004" (0.102 mm) maximum. B 0.660 – 0.813
B1 0.330 – 0.533
e 1.270 TYP
10/04/01

TITLE DRAWING NO. REV.

2325 Orchard Parkway
32J, 32-lead, Plastic J-leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC) 32J B
R San Jose, CA 95131

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Dimensions in Millimeters and (Inches).

Controlling dimension: Inches.
MIL-STD 1835 C-12

11.63(0.458)
11.23(0.442)

2.54(0.100)
2.16(0.085)

14.22(0.560)
13.72(0.540)

1.91(0.075)
1.40(0.055)
PIN 1

1.40(0.055)
2.41(0.095) 1.14(0.045) INDEX CORNER
1.91(0.075)

0.635(0.025)
X 45˚
0.381(0.015)
0.305(0.012)
RADIUS
0.178(0.007)
10.16(0.400) BSC

0.737(0.029)
0.533(0.021)

1.27(0.050) TYP 1.02(0.040) X 45˚

2.16(0.085)
7.62(0.300) BSC 1.65(0.065)

10/21/03
TITLE DRAWING NO. REV.
2325 Orchard Parkway
32L, 32-pad, Non-windowed, Ceramic Lid, Leadless Chip 32L B
R San Jose, CA 95131
Carrier (LCC)

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29.5 28P6 – PDIP

D
PIN
1

E1

SEATING PLANE

A1
L
B
B1
e

COMMON DIMENSIONS
0º ~ 15º REF (Unit of Measure = mm)
C
SYMBOL MIN NOM MAX NOTE

eB A – – 4.826
A1 0.381 – –
D 36.703 – 37.338 Note 2
E 15.240 – 15.875
E1 13.462 – 13.970 Note 2
B 0.356 – 0.559

Notes: 1. This package conforms to JEDEC reference MS-011, Variation AB. B1 1.041 – 1.651
2. Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold Flash or Protrusion. L 3.048 – 3.556
Mold Flash or Protrusion shall not exceed 0.25 mm (0.010").
C 0.203 – 0.381
eB 15.494 – 17.526
e 2.540 TYP

09/28/01
TITLE DRAWING NO. REV.
2325 Orchard Parkway
28P6, 28-lead (0.600"/15.24 mm Wide) Plastic Dual 28P6 B
R San Jose, CA 95131 Inline Package (PDIP)

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Dimensions in Millimeters and (Inches).

Controlling dimension: Millimeters.

0.51(0.020)
0.33(0.013)

7.60(0.2992) 10.65(0.419)
7.40(0.2914) 10.00(0.394)

PIN 1
1.27(0.50) BSC
TOP VIEW

18.10(0.7125)
2.65(0.1043)
17.70(0.6969)
2.35(0.0926)

0.30(0.0118)
0.10(0.0040)
SIDE VIEWS

0º ~ 8º 0.32(0.0125)
0.23(0.0091)

1.27(0.050)
0.40(0.016)

8/4/03
TITLE DRAWING NO. REV.
2325 Orchard Parkway
28S, 28-lead, 0.300" Body, Plastic Gull Wing Small Outline (SOIC) 28S B
R San Jose, CA 95131 JEDEC Standard MS-013

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29.7 28T – TSOP

PIN 1
0º ~ 5º
c

Pin 1 Identifier Area

D1 D

e b L1

E A2 A SEATING PLANE GAGE PLANE

COMMON DIMENSIONS
A1 (Unit of Measure = mm)

SYMBOL MIN NOM MAX NOTE

A – – 1.20
A1 0.05 – 0.15
A2 0.90 1.00 1.05
Notes: 1. This package conforms to JEDEC reference MO-183. D 13.20 13.40 13.60
2. Dimensions D1 and E do not include mold protrusion. Allowable
protrusion on E is 0.15 mm per side and on D1 is 0.25 mm per side. D1 11.70 11.80 11.90 Note 2
3. Lead coplanarity is 0.10 mm maximum. E 7.90 8.00 8.10 Note 2
L 0.50 0.60 0.70
L1 0.25 BASIC
b 0.17 0.22 0.27
c 0.10 – 0.21
e 0.55 BASIC

12/06/02
TITLE DRAWING NO. REV.
2325 Orchard Parkway
28T, 28-lead (8 x 13.4 mm) Plastic Thin Small Outline 28T C
R San Jose, CA 95131 Package, Type I (TSOP)

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Dimensions in Millimeters and (Inches).

Controlling dimension: Inches.

7.26(0.286)
6.50(0.256)

13.74(0.540) 2.57(0.101)
13.36(0.526) 2.06(0.081) 1.40(0.055)
1.14(0.045)

0.58(0.023)
15.24(0.600) 0.43(0.017)
14.88(0.586)

3.12(0.123)
2.62(0.103)
1.83(0.072)
1.57(0.062)
14.17(0.558)
13.77(0.542)

2.54(0.100) TYP

16.71(0.658)
16.31(0.642) 12.70(0.500) TYP

2.54(0.100) TYP

10.41(0.410)
9.91(0.390)

10/21/03
TITLE DRAWING NO. REV.
2325 Orchard Parkway
28U, 28-pin, Ceramic Pin Grid Array (PGA) 28U B
R San Jose, CA 95131

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