Military & Space Products
128K x 8 STATIC RAM—SOI
FEATURES
RADIATION
• Fabricated with RICMOS™ IV Silicon on Insulator (SOI)
0.7
µm
Process (L
eff
= 0.55
µm)
• Total Dose Hardness through 1x10
6
rad(SiO
2
)
• Neutron Hardness through 1x10
14
cm
-2
• Asynchronous Operation
• Dynamic and Static Transient Upset Hardness
through 1x10
11
rad (Si)/s
• Dose Rate Survivability through <1x10
12
rad(Si)/s
• Soft Error Rate of <1x10
-10
upsets/bit-day in
Geosynchronous Orbit
• No Latchup
• CMOS or TTL Compatible I/O
• Single 5 V
±
10% Power Supply
OTHER
• Read/Write Cycle Times
≤
16 ns (Typical)
≤
25 ns (-55 to 125°C)
• Typical Operating Power <25 mW/MHz
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• Packaging Options
- 32-Lead Flat Pack (0.820 in. x 0.600 in.)
- 40-Lead Flat Pack (0.775 in. x 0.710 in.)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 128K x 8 Radiation Hardened Static RAM is a high
performance 131,072 word x 8-bit static random access
memory with industry-standard functionality. It is fabricated
with Honeywell’s radiation hardened technology, and is
designed for use in systems operating in radiation environ-
ments. The RAM operates over the full military temperature
range and requires only a single 5 V
±
10% power supply. The
RAM is wire bond programmable for either TTL or CMOS
compatible I/O. Power consumption is typically less than 25
mW/MHz in operation, and less than 5 mW in the low power
disabled mode. The RAM read operation is fully asynchro-
nous, with an associated typical access time of 15 ns at 5V.
Honeywell’s enhancedSOI RICMOS™IV (Radiation Insen-
sitive CMOS) technology is radiation hardened through the
use of advanced and proprietary design, layout and process
hardening techniques. The RICMOS™ IV process is an
advanced 5-volt, SIMOX CMOS technology with a 150 Å
gate oxide and a minimum feature size of 0.7
µm
(0.55
µm
effective gate length—L
eff
). Additional features include
Honeywell’s proprietary SHARP planarization process, and
a lightly doped drain (LDD) structure for improved short
channel reliability. A 7 transistor (7T) memory cell is used for
superior single event upset hardening, while three layer
metal power bussing and the low collection volume SIMOX
substrate provide improved dose rate hardening.
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FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM
A:3-7,12,14-16
Row
Decoder
•
•
•
9
131,072 x 8
Memory
Array
•
•
•
CE
NCS
Column Decoder
Data Input/Output
NWE
WE • CS • CE
8
8
DQ:0-7
NOE
NWE • CS • CE • OE
(0 = high Z)
Signal
1 = enabled
#
Signal
A:0-2, 8-11, 13
8
All controls must be
enabled for a signal to
pass. (#: number of
buffers, default = 1)
SIGNAL DEFINITIONS
A: 0-16
DQ: 0-7
NCS
Address input pins which select a particular eight-bit word within the memory array.
Bidirectional data pins which serve as data outputs during a read operation and as data inputs during a write
operation.
Not chip select, when at a low level allows normal operation. When at a high level NCS forces the SRAM to
a precharge condition, holds the data output drivers in a high impedance state and disables all the input
buffers except CE. If this signal is not used it must be connected to VSS.
Negative write enable, when at a low level activates a write operation and holds the data output drivers in
a high impedance state. When at a high level NWE allows normal read operation.
Negative output enable, when at a high level holds the data output drivers in a high impedance state. When
at a low level, the data output driver state is defined by NCS, NWE and CE. If this signal is not used it must
be connected to VSS.
Chip enable, when at a high level allows normal operation. When at a low level CE forces the SRAM to a
precharge condition, holds the data output drivers in a high impedance state and disables all the input buffers
except the NCS input buffer. If this signal is not used it must be connected to VDD.
NWE
NOE
CE
TRUTH TABLE
CE
H
H
X
L
NCS
L
L
H
X
NWE
H
L
XX
XX
NOE
L
X
XX
XX
MODE
Read
Write
Deselected
Disabled
DQ
Data Out
Data In
High Z
High Z
Notes:
X: VI=VIH or VIL
XX: VSS≤VI≤VDD
NOE=H: High Z output state maintained
for NCS=X, CE=X, NWE=X
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RADIATION CHARACTERISTICS
Total Ionizing Radiation Dose
The SRAM will meet all stated functional and electrical
specifications over the entire operating temperature range
after the specified total ionizing radiation dose. All electrical
and timing performance parameters will remain within
specifications after rebound at VDD = 5.5 V and T =125°C
extrapolated to ten years of operation. Total dose hardness
is assured by wafer level testing of process monitor transis-
tors and RAM product using 10 KeV X-ray and Co60
radiation sources. Transistor gate threshold shift correla-
tions have been made between 10 KeV X-rays applied at
a dose rate of 1x10
5
rad(SiO
2
)/min at T = 25°C and gamma
rays (Cobalt 60 source) to ensure that wafer level X-ray
testing is consistent with standard military radiation test
environments.
Transient Pulse Ionizing Radiation
The SRAM is capable of writing, reading, and retaining
stored data during and after exposure to a transient ionizing
radiation pulse up to the specified transient dost rate upset
specification, when applied under recommended operat-
ing conditions. To ensure validity of all specified perfor-
mance parameters before, during, and after radiation (tim-
ing degradation during transient pulse radiation is
≤20%),
it is suggested that stiffening capacitance be placed on or
near the package VDD and VSS, with a maximum induc-
tance between the package (chip) and stiffening capaci-
tance of 0.7 nH per part. If there are no operate-through or
valid stored data requirements, typical circuit board
mounted de-coupling capacitors are recommended.
The SRAM is capable of meeting the specified Soft Error
Rate (SER), under recommended operating conditions.
This hardness level is defined by the Adams 90% worst
case cosmic ray environment for geosynchronous orbits.
Latchup
The SRAM will not latch up due to any of the above radiation
exposure conditions when applied under recommended
operating conditions. Fabrication with the SIMOX sub-
strate material provides oxide isolation between adjacent
PMOS and NMOS transistors and eliminates any potential
SCR latchup structures. Sufficient transistor body tie con-
nections to the p- and n-channel substrates are made to
ensure no source/drain snapback occurs.
The SRAM will meet any functional or electrical specifica-
tion after exposure to a radiation pulse up to the transient
dose survivability specification,when applied under recom-
mended operating conditions. Note that the current con-
ducted during the pulse by the RAM inputs, outputs, and
power supply may significantly exceed the normal operat-
ing levels. The application design must accommodate
these effects.
Neutron Radiation
The SRAM will meet any functional or timing specification
after exposure to the specified neutron fluence under
recommended operating or storage conditions. This as-
sumes an equivalent neutron energy of 1 MeV.
Soft Error Rate
RADIATION HARDNESS RATINGS (1)
Parameter
Total Dose
Transient Dose Rate Upset (3)
Transient Dose Rate Survivability
Soft Error Rate
Neutron Fluence
Limits (2)
≥1x10
6
≥1x10
11
≥1x10
12
<1x10
-10
≥1x10
14
Units
rad(SiO
2
)
rad(Si)/s
rad(Si)/s
upsets/bit-day
N/cm
2
Test Conditions
T
A
=25°C
Pulse width
≤1 µs
Pulse width
≤50
ns, X-ray,
VDD=6.0 V, T
A
=25°C
T
A
=125°C, Adams 90%
worst case environment
1 MeV equivalent energy,
Unbiased, T
A
=25°C
(1) Device will not latch up due to any of the specified radiation exposure conditions.
(2) Operating conditions (unless otherwise specified): VDD=4.5 V to 5.5 V, -55°C to 125°C.
(3) Applies to 40-lead flat pack only. Assume
≥1x100
9
rad(Si))/s for 32-lead flat pack. Stiffening capacitance is suggested for optimum expected
dose rate upset performance as stated above.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)
Rating
Symbol
VDD
VPIN
TSTORE
TSOLDER
PD
IOUT
VPROT
Parameter
Supply Voltage Range (2)
Voltage on Any Pin (2)
Storage Temperature (Zero Bias)
Soldering Temperature (5 Seconds)
Maximum Power Power Dissipation (3)
DC or Average Output Current
ESD Input Protection Voltage (4)
Thermal Resistance (Jct-to-Case)
Junction Temperature
1500
2
175
Min
-0.5
-0.5
-65
Max
6.5
VDD+0.5
150
270
2.5
25
Units
V
V
°C
°C
W
mA
V
°C/W
°C
Θ
JC
TJ
(1) Stresses in excess of those listed above may result in permanent damage. These are stress ratings only, and operation at these levels is not
implied. Frequent or extended exposure to absolute maximum conditions may affect device reliability.
(2) Voltage referenced to VSS.
(3) RAM power dissipation (IDDSB + IDDOP) plus RAM output driver power dissipation due to external loading must not exceed this specification.
(4) Class 1 electrostatic discharge (ESD) input protection. Tested per MIL-STD-883, Method 3015 by DESC certified lab.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
Description
Symbol
VDD
TA
VPIN
Parameter
Supply Voltage (referenced to VSS)
Ambient Temperature
Voltage on Any Pin (referenced to VSS)
Min
4.5
-55
-0.3
Typ
5.0
25
Max
5.5
125
VDD+0.3
Units
V
°C
V
CAPACITANCE (1)
Worst Case
Symbol
CI
CO
Parameter
Input Capacitance
Output Capacitance
Typical
6
8
Min
Max
7
9
Units
pF
pF
Test Conditions
VI=VDD or VSS, f=1 MHz
VIO=VDD or VSS, f=1 MHz
(1) This parameter is tested during initial design characterization only.
DATA RETENTION CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol
VDR
IDR
Parameter
Data Retention Voltage (3)
Data Retention Current
200
Typical
(1)
Worst Case
(2)
Min
2.5
1.0
Max
V
mA
NCS=VDR
VI=VDR or VSS
NCS=VDD=VDR
VI=VDR or VSS
Units
Test Conditions
(1) Typical operating conditions: TA= 25°C, pre-radiation.
(2) Worst case operating conditions: TA= -55°C to +125°C, past total dose at 25°C.
(3) To maintain valid data storage during transient radiation, VDD must be held within the recommended operating range.
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DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol
IDDSB
Parameter
Static Supply Current
Typical Worst Case
(2)
(1)
Min
Max
0.4
0.4
4.5
2.8
-5
-10
CMOS
TTL
CMOS
TTL
1.7
2.0
2.0
6.0
4.5
+5
+10
0.3xV
DD
Units
mA
mA
mA
mA
µA
µA
V
V
V
V
Test Conditions
VIH=VDD, IO=0,
VIL=VSS, f=0MHz
NCS=VDD, IO=0,
f=40 MHz,
f=1 MHz, IO=0, CE=VIH=VDD
NCS=VIL=VSS (3)
f=1 MHz, IO=0, CE=VIH=VDD
NCS=VIL=VSS (3)
VSS≤VI≤VDD
VSS≤VIO≤VDD
Output=high Z
March Pattern
VDD = 4.5V
March Pattern
VDD = 5.5V
VDD = 4.5V, IOL = 10 mA
VDD = 4.5V, IOL = 200
µA
VDD = 4.5V, IOH = -5 mA
VDD = 4.5V, IOH = -200
µA
IDDSBMF Standby Supply Current - Deselected
IDDOPW
IDDOPR
II
IOZ
VIL
Dynamic Supply Current, Selected
(Write)
Dynamic Supply Current, Selected
(Read)
Input Leakage Current
Output Leakage Current
Low-Level Input Voltage
0.8
3.2
0.7xV
DD
VIH
High-Level Input Voltage
2.2
0.3
0.005
4.3
4.5
4.2
V
DD
-0.1
VOL
Low-Level Output Voltage
0.4
0.1
V
V
V
V
VOH
High-Level Output Voltage
(1) Typical operating conditions: VDD= 5.0 V,TA=25°C, pre-radiation.
(2) Worst case operating conditions: VDD=4.5 V to 5.5 V, -55°C to +125°C, post total dose at 25°C.
(3) All inputs switching. DC average current.
2.9 V
Vref1
249
DUT
output
Vref2
+
-
Valid high
output
+
-
Valid low
output
C L >50 pF*
*CL = 5 pF for TWLQZ, TSHQZ, TELQZ, and TGHQZ
Tester Equivalent Load Circuit
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