S-24CS16A0I-T8T1G Datasheet, PDF (21/46 Pages) Seiko Instruments Inc – 2-WIRE CMOS SERIAL E2PROM

Rev.5.2_00
2-WIRE CMOS SERIAL E²PROM
S-24CS16A
3. Matching phases while E²PROM is accessed
The S-24CS16A does not have a pin for resetting (the internal circuit), therefore, the E²PROM cannot be forcibly reset
externally. If a communication interruption occurs in the E²PROM, it must be reset by software.
For example, even if a reset signal is input to the microprocessor, the internal circuit of the E²PROM is not reset as
long as the stop condition is not input to the E²PROM. In other words, the E²PROM retains the same status and
cannot shift to the next operation. This symptom applies to the case when only the microprocessor is reset when the
power supply voltage drops. With this status, if the power supply voltage is restored, reset the E²PROM (after
matching the phase with the microprocessor) and input an instruction. The following shows this reset method.
[How to reset E²PROM]
The E²PROM can be reset by the start and stop instructions. When the E²PROM is reading data “0” or is
outputting the acknowledge signal, 0 is output to the SDA line. In this status, the microprocessor cannot output an
instruction to the SDA line. In this case, terminate the acknowledge output operation or read operation, and then
input a start instruction. Figure 26 shows this procedure.
First, input the start condition. Then transmit 9 clocks (dummy clocks) of SCL. During this time, the
microprocessor sets the SDA line to high level. By this operation, the E²PROM interrupts the acknowledge output
operation or data output, so input the start condition^*1. When a start condition is input, the E²PROM is reset. To
make doubly sure, input the stop condition to the E²PROM. Normal operation is then possible.
Start
condition
SCL
SDA
Dummy clock
1
2
8
9
Start
condition
Stop
condition
Figure 26 Resetting E²PROM
*1. After 9 clocks (dummy clocks), if the SCL clock continues to be output without a start condition being input, a
write operation may be started upon receipt of a stop condition. To prevent this, input a start condition after 9
clocks (dummy clocks).
Remark It is recommended to perform the above reset using dummy clocks when the system is initialized after
the power supply voltage has been raised.
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