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1.1 Flash and OTP Memory Blocks
This section describes the proper sequence to configure the wait states and operating mode of flash and
one-time programmable (OTP) memories. It also includes information on flash and OTP power modes and
how to improve flash performance by enabling the flash pipeline mode.
1.1.1 Flash Memory
The on-chip flash is uniformly mapped in both program and data memory space. This flash memory is
always enabled and features:
• Multiple sectors
The minimum amount of flash memory that can be erased is a sector. Having multiple sectors provides
the option of leaving some sectors programmed and only erasing specific sectors.
• Code security
The flash is protected by the Code Security Module (CSM). By programming a password into the flash,
the user can prevent access to the flash by unauthorized persons. See Section 1.2 for information in
using the Code Security Module.
• Low power modes
To save power when the flash is not in use, two levels of low power modes are available. See
Section 1.1.3 for more information on the available flash power modes.
• Configurable wait states
Configurable wait states can be adjusted based on CPU frequency to give the best performance for a
given execution speed.
• Enhanced performance
A flash pipeline mode is provided to improve performance of linear code execution.
1.1.2 OTP Memory
The 1K x 16 block of one-time programmable (OTP) memory is uniformly mapped in both program and
data memory space. Thus, the OTP can be used to program data or code. This block, unlike flash, can be
programmed only one time and cannot be erased.
1.1.3 Flash and OTP Power Modes
The following operating states apply to the flash and OTP memory:
• Reset or Sleep State
This is the state after a device reset. In this state, the bank and pump are in a sleep state (lowest
power). When the flash is in the sleep state, a CPU data read or opcode fetch to the flash or OTP
memory map area will automatically initiate a change in power modes to the standby state and then to
the active state. During this transition time to the active state, the CPU will automatically be stalled.
Once the transition to the active state is completed, the CPU access will complete as normal.
• Standby State
In this state, the bank and pump are in standby power mode state. This state uses more power then
the sleep state, but takes a shorter time to transition to the active or read state. When the flash is in
the standby state, a CPU data read or opcode fetch to the flash or OTP memory map area will
automatically initiate a change in power modes to the active state. During this transition time to the
active state, the CPU will automatically be stalled. Once the flash/OTP has reached the active state,
the CPU access will complete as normal.
• Active or Read State
In this state, the bank and pump are in active power mode state (highest power). The CPU read or
fetch access wait states to the flash/OTP memory map area is controlled by the FBANKWAIT and
FOTPWAIT registers. A prefetch mechanism called flash pipeline can also be enabled to improve fetch
performance for linear code execution.
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