Silicon Image SiliconDrive SSD D16G(I) 3600 User Manual

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SILICONDRIVE 2.5" DRIVE  
SSD-DXXX(I)-3600  
OVERVIEW  
FEATURES  
The SiliconDrive 2.5" Drive is an optimal  
time-to-market replacement for hard  
drives and flash cards or in host systems  
that require low power and scalable  
storage solutions.  
• RoHS 6 of 6 compliant  
• Integrated PowerArmor and SiSMART  
technologies  
• Capacity range: 128MB to 16GB  
• Supports both 8-bit and 16-bit data  
register transfers  
SiliconDrive technology is engineered  
exclusively for the high performance, high  
reliability, and multiyear product lifecycle  
requirements of the Enterprise System  
• Supports dual-voltage 3.3V or 5V  
interface  
OEM  
market.  
Typical  
end-market  
14  
• Data reliability <1 error in 10 bits read  
applications include broadband data and  
voice networks, military systems, flight  
system avionics, medical equipment,  
• MTBF 4,000,000 hours  
• ATA-3 compliant  
industrial  
control  
systems,  
video  
• Industry standard 2.5" Drive form factor  
surveillance, storage networking, VoIP,  
wireless infrastructure, and interactive  
kiosks.  
• Supports PIO modes 0-4 and DMA  
modes 0-2  
Every SiliconDrive is integrated with  
SiliconSystems’ patented PowerArmor  
and  
patent-pending  
SiSMART  
technologies to virtually eliminate storage  
systems failures.  
PowerArmor prevents data corruption and  
loss from power disturbances by  
integrating patented technology into every  
SiliconDrive.  
16GB  
SSD-D16G(I)-3600  
SiSMART acts as an early warning system  
to eliminate unscheduled downtime by  
constantly monitoring and reporting the  
exact amount of remaining storage system  
useful life.  
Numerous SiliconSystems’ patented and  
patent-pending  
application-specific  
technologies can be integrated into  
SiliconDrive to safeguard application data  
and software IP. Application notes  
detailing these performance-enhancing  
options are available under NDA.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Overview.......................................................................................................................... i  
Features........................................................................................................................... i  
Revision History..............................................................................................................II  
List of Figures ................................................................................................................VI  
List of Tables.................................................................................................................VII  
Physical Specifications................................................................................................. 1  
Product Specifications.................................................................................................. 3  
Electrical Specification.................................................................................................. 6  
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ATA and True IDE Register Decoding ........................................................................ 15  
ATA Registers............................................................................................................... 16  
ATA Command Block and Set Description................................................................ 28  
Identify Drive — Drive Attribute Data ............................................................. 34  
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Sales and Support ....................................................................................................... 65  
Part Numbering............................................................................................................ 65  
Related Documentation............................................................................................... 67  
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LIST OF FIGURES  
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LIST OF FIGURES  
Figure 1: Physical Dimensions......................................................................................... 1  
Figure 2: Pin Locations .................................................................................................... 2  
Figure 3: Jumper Settings................................................................................................ 2  
Figure 4: I/O Access Read Timing Diagram .................................................................. 11  
Figure 5: I/O Access Write Timing Diagram................................................................... 12  
Figure 6: True IDE Read/Write Access Timing Diagram ............................................... 13  
Figure 7: True IDE Multiword DMA Read/Write Access Timing..................................... 14  
Figure 8: Sample Label.................................................................................................. 66  
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LIST OF TABLES  
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LIST OF TABLES  
Table 1: System Performance ......................................................................................... 3  
Table 2: System Power Requirements ............................................................................ 3  
Table 3: Reliability............................................................................................................ 4  
Table 4: Operational Life Span ........................................................................................ 4  
Table 5: Product Capacity Specifications ........................................................................ 5  
Table 6: Environmental Specifications............................................................................. 5  
Table 7: Pin Assignments ................................................................................................ 6  
Table 8: Signal Descriptions ............................................................................................ 7  
Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................................... 9  
Table 10: Capacitance..................................................................................................... 9  
Table 11: DC Characteristics......................................................................................... 10  
Table 12: I/O Access Read Timing ................................................................................ 11  
Table 13: I/O Access Write Timing ................................................................................ 12  
Table 14: True IDE Read/Write Access Timing ............................................................. 13  
Table 15: True IDE Multiword DMA Read/Write Access Timing.................................... 14  
Table 16: Task File Register Specification..................................................................... 15  
Table 17: Error Register................................................................................................. 16  
Table 18: Feature Register ............................................................................................ 17  
Table 19: Sector Count Register.................................................................................... 18  
Table 20: Sector Number Register ................................................................................ 19  
Table 21: Cylinder Low Register.................................................................................... 20  
Table 22: Cylinder High Register................................................................................... 21  
Table 23: Drive/Head Register....................................................................................... 22  
Table 24: Status Register .............................................................................................. 23  
Table 25: Command Register........................................................................................ 24  
Table 26: Alternate Status Register............................................................................... 25  
Table 27: Device Control Register................................................................................. 26  
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LIST OF TABLES  
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Table 28: Device Address Register ............................................................................... 27  
Table 29: ATA Command Block and Set Description .................................................... 28  
Table 30: ATA Command Set........................................................................................ 28  
Table 31: Check Power Mode — 98h, E5h.................................................................... 30  
Table 32: Executive Drive Diagnostic — 90h................................................................. 31  
Table 33: Format Track — 50h...................................................................................... 32  
Table 34: Identify Drive — ECh ..................................................................................... 33  
Table 35: Identify Drive — Drive Attribute Data............................................................. 34  
Table 36: Idle — 97h, E3h ............................................................................................. 37  
Table 37: Idle Immediate — 95h, E1h ........................................................................... 38  
Table 38: Initialize Drive Parameters — 91h ................................................................. 39  
Table 39: Recalibrate — 1Xh......................................................................................... 40  
Table 40: Read Buffer — E4h........................................................................................ 41  
Table 41: Read DMA — C8h ......................................................................................... 42  
Table 42: Read Multiple — C4h..................................................................................... 43  
Table 43: Read Sector — 20h, 21h ............................................................................... 44  
Table 44: Read Long Sector(s) — 22h, 23h .................................................................. 45  
Table 45: Read Verify Sector(s) — 40h, 41h................................................................. 46  
Table 46: Seek — 7Xh................................................................................................... 47  
Table 47: Set Features — EFh ...................................................................................... 48  
Table 48: Set Features’ Attributes ................................................................................. 48  
Table 49: Set Multiple Mode — C6h.............................................................................. 49  
Table 50: Set Sleep Mode — 99h, E6h ......................................................................... 50  
Table 51: Standby — 96h, E2h...................................................................................... 51  
Table 52: Standby Immediate — 94h, E0h.................................................................... 52  
Table 53: Write Buffer — E8h........................................................................................ 53  
Table 54: Write DMA — CAh......................................................................................... 54  
Table 55: Write Multiple — C5h..................................................................................... 55  
Table 56: Write Sector(s) — 30h, 31h ........................................................................... 56  
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Table 57: Write Long Sector(s) — 32h, 33h .................................................................. 57  
Table 58: Erase Sector(s) — C0h.................................................................................. 58  
Table 59: Request Sense — 03h................................................................................... 59  
Table 60: Extended Error Codes ................................................................................... 59  
Table 61: Translate Sector — 87h................................................................................. 60  
Table 62: Wear-Level — F5h......................................................................................... 61  
Table 63: Write Multiple w/o Erase — CDh ................................................................... 62  
Table 64: Write Sector(s) w/o Erase — 38h .................................................................. 63  
Table 65: Write Verify — 3Ch ........................................................................................ 64  
Table 66: Part Numbering Nomenclature ...................................................................... 65  
Table 67: Part Numbers................................................................................................. 65  
Table 68: Related Documentation ................................................................................. 67  
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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
The SiliconDrive 2.5" Drive products are offered in an industry-standard 2.5"  
Drive form factor. See "Part Numbering" on page 65 for details regarding 2.5"  
Drive capacities.  
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS  
This section provides diagrams that describe the physical dimensions for the  
2.5" Drive.  
Figure 1: Physical Dimensions  
Dimension Millimeters Tolerance (mm)  
Dimension Millimeters Tolerance (mm)  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
100.00  
90.60  
73.03  
34.93  
14.00  
4.08  
±0.25  
L
69.85  
2.00  
±0.25  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.51  
M
N
P
Q
R
S
T
±0.125  
±0.10  
9.40  
6.00  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
±0.125  
11.57  
32.10  
14.93  
11.00  
4.65  
61.70  
4.68  
64.42  
10.14  
3.99  
U
V
W
J
4.00  
K
±0.43  
6.15  
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PIN LOCATIONS  
The following diagram identifies the pin locations of the 2.5" Drive.  
Figure 2: Pin Locations  
JUMPER SETTINGS  
The following diagram defines the SiliconDrive 2.5" Drive jumper settings.  
Figure 3: Jumper Settings  
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
Note: All SiliconDrive 2.5" Drive values quoted are typical at 25°C and  
nominal supply voltage.  
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE  
Table 1: System Performance  
Reset to Ready Startup Time (Typical/Maximum) 200ms/400ms  
Read Transfer Rate (Typical)  
Write Transfer Rate (Typical)  
Burst Transfer Rate  
8MBps  
6MBps  
16.7MBps  
2ms (maximum)  
Controller Overhead (Command to DRQ)  
SYSTEM POWER REQUIREMENTS  
Note: The 5V is the only operation for the 16GB capacity.  
Table 2: System Power Requirements  
DC Input Voltage  
3.3 ± 10%  
<0.5mA  
5.0 ± 10%  
Sleep (Standby Current)  
Read (Typical/Peak)  
Write (Typical/Peak)  
<1.0mA  
20mA/75mA  
30mA/75mA  
30mA/100mA  
40mA/100mA  
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RELIABILITY  
Table 3: Reliability  
4,000,000 hours  
<1 non-recoverable error in 10 bits read  
MTBF (@ 25ºC)  
Bit Error Rate  
14  
PROJECTED OPERATIONAL LIFE SPAN  
Table 4: Operational Life Span  
Capacity Service Life*  
16GB 648.7 Years  
SiliconDrive Part#  
GB Written per Day  
@ 135.2GB  
SSD-D16G-3600  
SSD-D08G-3600  
SSD-D04G-3600  
SSD-D02G-3600  
SSD-D01G-3600  
SSD-D51M-3600  
SSD-D25M-3600  
SSD-D12M-3600  
8GB  
324.3 Years  
162.2 Years  
81.1 Years  
40.5 Years  
20.3 Years  
10.1 Years  
5.1 Years  
@ 135.2GB  
@ 135.2GB  
@ 135.2GB  
@ 135.2GB  
@ 135.2GB  
@ 135.2GB  
@ 135.2GB  
4GB  
2GB  
1GB  
512MB  
256MB  
128MB  
* There are unlimited read cycles. Service life is determined using  
SiliconSystems’ LifeEst calculation at 100% duty cycle with 25% write cycles.  
LifeEst is a comprehensive measurement that considers numerous factors to  
determine the projected life span of a SiliconDrive. A white paper that  
describes the benefits of LifeEst and how to calculate it can be found at http://  
The actual life of a SiliconDrive is dependant on the customer usage model.  
SiSMART is a patented technology of SiliconSystems that enables host  
systems to monitor actual usage of a SiliconDrive in real time. SiSMART  
measures and reports the remaining life of a SiliconDrive. For more  
information on SiSMART, refer to the Eliminating Unscheduled Downtime by  
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PRODUCT CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS  
Table 5: Product Capacity Specifications  
Numberof  
Sectors/  
Track  
Product Capacity  
Capacity (Bytes)  
Number of Number of Number  
Sectors  
Cylinders of Heads  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
130,154,496  
254,208  
508,928  
1,019,088  
993  
8
32  
32  
63  
63  
63  
63  
63  
63  
260,571,136  
521,773,056  
994  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
1011  
2030  
4066  
8186  
1,047,674,880 2,046,240  
2,098,446,336 4,098,528  
4,224,761,856 8,251,488  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
8,455,200,768 16,514,064 16,383*  
16,494,428,160 32,215,680 16,383*  
16GB  
* = All IDE drives 8GB and larger use 16383 cylinders, 16 heads, and 63 sectors/track due to  
interface restrictions.  
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Table 6: Environmental Specifications  
Temperature  
0ºC to 70ºC (Commercial)  
-40ºC to 85ºC (Industrial)  
8% to 95% non-condensing  
Humidity  
Vibration  
16.3gRMS, MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I,  
Category 24  
Shock  
1000G, Half-sine, 0.5ms Duration  
50g Pk, MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure I  
80,000ft, MIL-STD-810F, Method 500.4, Procedure II  
Altitude  
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PIN ASSIGNMENTS  
The following table describes the SiliconDrive 2.5" Drive 44-pin IDE connector  
signals.  
Table 7: Pin Assignments  
Pin  
IDE-ATA  
Pin  
IDE-ATA  
1
-RESET  
D7  
2
GND  
D8  
3
4
5
D6  
6
D9  
7
D5  
8
D10  
9
D4  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
42  
D11  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
31  
33  
35  
37  
39  
41  
D3  
D12  
D2  
D13  
D1  
D14  
D0  
D15  
GND  
DMARQ  
-IOWR  
-IORD  
IORDY  
-DMACK  
INTRQ  
A1  
KEY  
GND  
GND  
GND  
-CSEL  
GND  
-IOCS16  
-PDIAG  
A2  
A0  
-CS0  
-DASP  
-CS1  
GND  
V
V
CC  
CC  
43  
GND  
44  
NC  
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SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS  
Table 8: Signal Descriptions  
Type Description  
Signal Name Pin(s)  
A2-A0  
36, 33,  
35  
I
Address Inputs. These signals are  
asserted by the host to access the task  
registers in the device.  
-CS0,-CS1  
37, 38  
I
In the true IDE mode, -CS0 is the chip  
select for the task file registers while -CS1  
is used to select the Alternate Status  
register and the Device Control register.  
-CSEL  
28  
I
Cable Select. This internally pulled-up  
signal is used to configure this device as a  
master or a slave when the jumper  
configuration is in CSEL mode.  
When this pin is:  
• Grounded by the host, this device is  
configured as a master.  
• Open, this device is configured as a  
slave.  
D15-D0  
18, 16,  
14, 12,  
10, 8, 6,  
4, 3, 5, 7,  
9, 11, 13,  
15, 17  
I/O  
Data Inputs/Outputs. This is the 8-bit or  
16-bit bidirectional interface between the  
host and device. The lower eight bits are  
used for 8-bit register transfers.  
-DMACK  
29  
39  
I
DMA Acknowledge. This signal is used by  
the host in response to DMARQ to initiate  
DMA transfers. The DMARQ/-DMACK  
handshake is used to provide flow control  
during the transfer. When -DMACK is  
asserted, -CS0 and -CS1 are not asserted  
and transfers are 16-bits wide.  
DASP  
I/O  
Disk Active/Slave Present. This open  
drain output signal is asserted low any time  
the drive is active. In a master/slave  
configuration, this signal is used by the  
slave to inform the master that a slave is  
present.  
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Table 8: Signal Descriptions (Continued)  
Signal Name Pin(s) Type Description  
DMARQ 21 DMA Request. This signal is used for DMA  
O
transfers between the host and device.  
DMARQ is asserted by the device when the  
device is ready to transfer data to/from the  
host. The direction of data transfer is  
controller by -IORD and -IOWR. This signal  
is used in a handshake manner with  
-DMACK (i.e., the device waits until the  
host asserts -DMACK before negating  
DMARQ, and reasserts DMARQ if there is  
more data to transfer). The DMARQ/  
-DMACK handshake is used to provide flow  
control during the transfer.  
GND  
2, 19, 22, -  
24, 26,  
30, 40,  
43  
Ground. The device ground signal.  
INTRQ  
IORDY  
31  
O
Interrupt Request. This signal is an active  
high interrupt request to the host.  
27  
I
I
I/O Channel Ready. The signal is negated  
to extend the host transfer cycle of any host  
register access.  
-IORD  
25  
23  
Device I/O Read. This is the read strobe  
signal from the host. The falling edge of  
IORD enables data from the device onto  
the data bus. The rising edge of IORD  
latches data at the host. The host does not  
act on the data until it is latched.  
-IOWR  
I
Device I/O Write. This is the write strobe  
signal from the host. The rising edge of  
IOWR# latches data from the data bit  
signals. The device does not act on the  
data until it is latched.  
KEY  
20  
34  
-
Key. Reserved for the Connector Key.  
-PDIAG  
I/O  
Pass Diagnostic. This open drain signal is  
asserted by the slave to indicate to the  
master that it has passed its diagnostics.  
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Table 8: Signal Descriptions (Continued)  
Signal Name Pin(s) Type Description  
-RESET  
1
I
Device Reset. An active low signal. When  
active, this signal sets all internal registers  
to their default state. This signal is held  
asserted until at least 25μs after power has  
been stabilized during the device power-on.  
V
41, 42  
-
Device Power Supply. The device power  
CC  
+3.3V/5V signal.  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings  
Parameter Minimum Maximum Units  
Symbol  
T
Storage Temperature  
-55  
125  
85  
°C  
°C  
V
s
T
Operating Temperature  
-40  
A
V
V
V
with Respect to GND  
CC  
-0.3  
-0.5  
-0.3  
6.7  
3.8  
3.6  
CC  
in  
Input Voltage  
V
V
Output Voltage  
V
out  
CAPACITANCE  
Table 10: Capacitance  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Maximum  
Units  
pF  
C
Input Capacitance  
35  
35  
35  
in  
C
Output Capacitance  
pF  
out  
C
Bidirectional Capacitance  
pF  
I/O  
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DC CHARACTERISTICS  
Table 11: DC Characteristics  
5V ±10%  
Minimum Maximum  
Symbol Parameter  
Units  
V
Power Supply Voltage  
4.5  
5.5  
5
V
CC  
I
I
Input Leakage *(1) Current  
Output Leakage *(1) Current  
-
μA  
μA  
mA  
mA  
mA  
V
LI  
LO  
-
5
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Read Current  
Write Current  
Standby Current  
-
80  
CCR  
CCW  
CCS  
IL  
CC  
CC  
CC  
-
80  
-
0.5  
0.3 x V  
Input Low Voltage  
Input High Voltage  
Output Low Voltage  
Output High Voltage  
-0.3  
7 x V  
-
CC  
V + 0.3  
CC  
V
IH  
CC  
0.4  
-
V
OL  
V
- 0.4  
V
OH  
CC  
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AC CHARACTERISTICS  
I/O Access Read Timing  
A[10::0]  
tGHAX  
tRLIGL  
____  
REG  
tRHIGH  
tCLIGL  
tCHIGH  
__  
CE  
tIGLIGH  
___  
IORD  
tIGHINH  
tAVIGL  
______  
INPACK  
tIGLINL  
tAXISH  
______  
IOIS16  
tAVISL  
tIGHQX  
tDVRL  
D[15::0]  
Figure 4: I/O Access Read Timing Diagram  
Table 12: I/O Access Read Timing  
Symbol Parameter  
Minimum  
Maximum Units  
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
Data Delay after IORD  
-
50  
-
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
DVRL  
Data Hold following IORD  
IORD Pulse Width  
5
IGHQX  
IGLIGH  
AVIGL  
GHAX  
CLIGL  
CHIGH  
RLIGL  
RHIGH  
IGLINL  
IGHINH  
AVISL  
65  
25  
10  
5
-
Address Setup before IORD  
Address Hold following IORD  
CE Setup before IORD  
-
-
-
CE Hold following IORD  
10  
5
-
REG Setup before IORD  
-
REG Hold following IORD  
INPACK Delay falling from IORD  
INPACK Delay Rising from IORD  
IOIS16 Delay Falling from Address  
IOIS16 Delay Rising from Address  
0
-
-
(1)  
(1)  
(1)  
(1)  
-
-
-
AXISH  
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I/O Access Write Timing  
A[10::0]  
tAXIGH  
tRHIGH  
tRLIGL  
____  
REG  
tCHIGH  
tCLIGL  
__  
CE  
tIGLIGH  
_____  
IOWR  
tAVIGL  
tAXISH  
______  
IOIS16  
tAVISL  
tIGHQX  
tIGHDX  
D[15::0]  
Figure 5: I/O Access Write Timing Diagram  
Table 13: I/O Access Write Timing  
Symbol  
Parameter  
Data Hold following IOWR  
Minimum  
Maximum Units  
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
5
-
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
IGHDX  
IGHQX  
IGLIGH  
AVIGL  
AXIGH  
CLIGL  
CHIGH  
RLIGL  
RHIGH  
AVISL  
Data Setup before IOWR  
IOWR Pulse Width  
20  
65  
25  
10  
5
-
-
Address Setup before IOWR  
Address Hold following IOWR  
CE Setup before IOWR  
-
-
-
CE Hold following IOWR  
10  
5
-
REG Setup before IOWR  
REG Hold following IOWR  
IOIS16 Delay Falling from Address  
IOIS16 Delay Rising from Address  
-
0
-
-
(1)  
(1)  
-
AXISH  
Note: (1) IOIS16 and INPACK are not supported.  
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True IDE Read/Write Access Timing  
tICL  
ADDRESS Valid  
CS0, CS1, DA[2::0]  
tAX16H  
tAVRWL  
tAXRWH  
tRWPW  
____ _____  
DIOR,DIOW  
tDVWL  
WRITE  
DD[15::00]  
tDXWH  
READ  
DD[15::00]  
tDVRL  
tIOPW  
tDXRH  
tIOST  
IORDY  
______  
IOIS16  
tAV16L  
Figure 6: True IDE Read/Write Access Timing Diagram  
Table 14: True IDE Read/Write Access Timing  
Symbol Parameter  
Minimum Maximum Units  
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
Cycle Time  
Address Valid to DIOR,DIOW Setup Time 15  
100  
-
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ICL  
-
AVRWL  
RWPW  
DVWL  
DXWH  
DVRL  
DXRH  
AV16L  
AX16H  
AXRWH  
IOST  
DIOR, DIOW Pulse Width  
DIOW Data Setup Time  
65  
20  
5
-
-
DIOW Data Hold Time  
-
DIOR Data Setup Time  
15  
5
-
DIOR Data Hold Time  
-
Address Valid to IOCS16 Assertion  
Address Valid to IOCS16 Negation  
DIOW,DIOR to Address Valid Hold Time  
IORDY Setup Time  
-
(1)  
(1)  
-
-
10  
-
(1)  
(1)  
IORDY Pulse Width  
-
IOPW  
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True IDE Multiword DMA Read/Write Access Timing  
This function does not apply to SiliconDrives that have DMA disabled.  
Figure 7: True IDE Multiword DMA Read/Write Access Timing  
Table 15: True IDE Multiword DMA Read/Write Access Timing  
Symbol Parameter  
Minimum  
Maximum Units  
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
Cycle Time (mode 2)  
100  
65  
-
-
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
ns  
RWC  
RWPW  
RDA  
DIOR/DIOW Pulse Width  
DIOR Data Access  
-
50  
-
DIOR/DIOW Data Setup Time  
DIOW Data Hold Time  
15  
5
RWSU  
WH  
-
DIOR Data Hold Time  
5
-
RH  
DMACK to DIOR/DIOW Setup Time  
DIOR/DIOW to DMACK Hold Time  
DIOR/DIOW negated Pulse Width  
DIOR/DIOW to DMARQ Delay  
CS(1:0) valid to DIOR/DIOW  
CS(1:0) Hold Time  
0
-
DMRW  
RWDH  
RWN  
RWD  
CSRW  
CSH  
5
-
25  
-
-
35  
-
10  
10  
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ATA AND TRUE IDE REGISTER DECODING  
SiliconDrive can be configured as either a a memory-mapped or an an I/O  
devices. As noted earlier, communication to and from the drive is  
accomplished using the ATA Command Block.  
TASK FILE REGISTER SPECIFICATION  
The Task File registers are used for reading and writing the storage data in the  
SiliconDrive. The decoded addresses are as shown in the following table.  
Table 16: Task File Register Specification  
CS0# CS1# DA02 DA01 DA00 DIOR# = L  
DIOW# = L  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
X
X
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
X
X
X
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
X
X
X
X
0
1
Data  
Data  
Error  
Feature  
Sector Count  
Sector Count  
Sector Number Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive/Head  
Status  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive/Head  
Command  
Invalid  
Invalid  
High-Z  
Not Used  
High-Z  
Not Used  
High-Z  
Not Used  
Alternate Status Device Control  
Device Address Not Used  
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DATA REGISTER  
The Data register is a 16-bit register used to transfer data blocks between the  
host and drive buffers. The register may set to 8-bit mode by using the Set  
Features Command defined in "Seek — 7Xh" on page 47.  
ERROR REGISTER  
The Error register contains the error status, if any, generated from the last  
executed ATA command. The contents are qualified by the ERR bit being set  
Table 17: Error Register  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Operation  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Read  
BBK UNC  
MC  
0
IDNF MCR ABRT TKNOF AMNF  
Default  
Value  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bit(s) Description  
7
6
Bad Block Detected (BBK). Set when a bad block is detected.  
Uncorrectable Data Error (UNC). Set when an uncorrectable error  
is encountered.  
5
4
3
2
Media Changed (MC). Set to 0.  
ID Not Found (IDNF). Set when the sector ID is not found.  
MCR (Media Change Request). Set to 0.  
Aborted Command (ABRT). Set when a command is aborted due  
to a drive error.  
1
0
Track 0 Not Found (TKONF). Set when the execute drive  
diagnostic command is executed.  
Address Mark Not Found (AMNF). Set in the case of a general  
error.  
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FEATURE REGISTER  
The Feature register is command-specific and used to enable and disable  
interface features. This register supports only either odd or even byte data  
transfers.  
Table 18: Feature Register  
Operation  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Read/Write  
Feature Byte  
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SECTOR COUNT REGISTER  
The Sector Count register is used to read or write the sector count of the data  
for which an ATA transfer has been made.  
Table 19: Sector Count Register  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
1
Operation  
D
7
6
5
4
3
2
0
Read/Write  
Default Value  
Sector Count  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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SECTOR NUMBER REGISTER  
The Sector Number register is set by the host to specify the starting sector  
number associated with the next ATA command to be executed. Following a  
qualified ATA command sequence, the device sets the register value to the  
last sector read or written as a result of the previous AT command.  
When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) mode is implemented and the host  
issues a command, the contents of the register describe the Logical Block  
Number bits A[7:0]. Following an ATA command, the device loads the register  
with the LBA block number resulting from the last ATA command.  
Table 20: Sector Number Register  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
1
Operation  
D
7
6
5
4
3
2
0
Read/Write  
Sector Number (CHS Addressing)  
Logical Block Number bits A07-A00 (LBA Addressing)  
Default Value  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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CYLINDER LOW REGISTER  
The Cylinder Low register is set by the host to specify the cylinder number low  
byte. Following an ATA command, the content of the register is written by the  
device, identifying the cylinder number low byte.  
In LBA mode, the 8-bit register maintains the contents of the Logical Block  
number address bits A15:A08.  
Table 21: Cylinder Low Register  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
1
Operation  
D
7
6
5
4
3
2
0
Read/Write  
Cylinder Number Low Byte (CHS Addressing)  
Logical Block Number bits A15-A08 (LBA Addressing)  
Default Value  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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CYLINDER HIGH REGISTER  
The Cylinder High register is set by the host to specify the cylinder number  
high byte. Following an ATA command, the content of the register is set  
internally by the device, identifying the cylinder number high byte.  
In LBA mode, the 8-bit register maintains the contents of the Logical Block  
number address bits A23:A16.  
Table 22: Cylinder High Register  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
1
Operation  
D
7
6
5
4
3
2
0
Read/Write  
Cylinder Number Low Byte (CHS Addressing)  
Logical Block Number bits A23-A16 (LBA Addressing)  
Default Value  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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DRIVE/HEAD REGISTER  
The Drive/Head register is used by the host and the device to select the type  
of addressing (CHS or LBA), the drive letter, and either bits 3-0 of the head  
number in CHS mode or logical block number bits 27-24 in LBA mode.  
Table 23: Drive/Head Register  
Operation  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Read/Write  
1
LBA  
1
DRV  
HS3  
HS2  
HS1  
HS0  
LBA24  
LBA27 LBA26 LBA25  
Default  
Value  
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
The Drive/Head register is used by the host to specify one of a pair of ATA  
drives present in the platform.  
Bit(s)  
Description  
6
4
LBA. Selects between CHS (0) and LBA (1) addressing mode.  
Drive Address (DRV). Indicates the drive number selected by the  
host, either 0 or 1.  
3-0  
HS3 to 0. Indicates bits 3-0 of the head number in CHS addressing  
mode or LBA bits 27-24 in LBA mode.  
• CHS to LBA conversion: LBA = (C x HpC + H) x SpH + S -1  
• LBA to CHS conversion:  
C = LBA/(HpC x SpH)  
H = (LBA/SpH) mod (HpC)  
S = (LBA mod(SpH)) + 1  
...where:  
C is the cylinder number  
H is the head number  
S is the sector count  
HpC is the head count per cylinder count  
SpH is the sector count per head count (track)  
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STATUS REGISTER  
The Status register provides the device’s current status to the host. The status  
register is an 8-bit read-only register. When the contents of the register are  
read by the host, the IREQ# bit is cleared.  
Table 24: Status Register  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Operation  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Read/Write  
Default Value  
BSY DRDY DWF DSC DRQ CORR IDX ERR  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bit(s) Description  
7
Busy (BSY). Set when the drive is busy and unable to process any  
new ATA commands.  
6
Data Ready (DRDY). Set when the device is ready to accept ATA  
commands from the host.  
5
4
Drive Write Fault (DWF). Always set to 0.  
Drive Seek Complete (DSC). Set when the drive heads have been  
positioned over a specific track.  
3
Data Request (DRQ). Set when a device is ready to transfer a word  
or byte of data to or from the host and the device.  
2
1
0
Corrected Data (CORR). Always set to 0.  
Index (IDX). Always set to 0.  
Error (ERR). Set when an error occurs during the previous ATA  
command.  
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COMMAND REGISTER  
The Command register specifies the ATA command code being issued to the  
drive by the host. Execution of the command begins immediately following the  
issuance of the command register code by the host.  
Table 25: Command Register  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Operation  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Read/Write  
ATA Command Code  
supported ATA commands.  
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ALTERNATE STATUS REGISTER  
The Alternate Status register is a read-only register indicating the status of the  
device, following the previous ATA command. See "Status Register" on page  
23 for specific details.  
Table 26: Alternate Status Register  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Operation  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Read/Write  
Default Value  
BSY DRDY DWF DSC DRQ CORR IDX ERR  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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DEVICE CONTROL REGISTER  
The Device Control register is used to control the interrupt request and issue  
ATA software resets.  
Table 27: Device Control Register  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Operation  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Write  
-
-
-
-
1
SRST nIEN  
0
Bit(s)  
Description  
7-4  
3
Reserved bits.  
Always set to 1.  
Software Reset (SRST). When set, resets the ATA software.  
2
1
Interrupt Enable (nIEN). When set, device interrupts are disabled.  
There is no function in the memory-mapped mode.  
0
Always set to 0.  
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DEVICE ADDRESS REGISTER  
The Device Address register is used to maintain compatibility with ATA disk  
drive interfaces.  
Table 28: Device Address Register  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Operation  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Read/Write  
Default Value  
-
nWTG nHS3 nHS2 nHS1 nHS0 nDS1 nDS0  
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
Bit(s) Description  
7
Reserved bit.  
6
Write Gate (nWTG). Low when a write to the device is in process.  
5-2  
nHS3 to nHS0. The negated binary address of the currently selected  
head.  
1
0
nDS1. Low when drive 1 is selected and active.  
nDS0. Low when drive 0 is selected and active.  
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ATA COMMAND BLOCK AND SET DESCRIPTION  
In accordance with the ANSI ATA Specification, the device implements seven  
registers that are used to transfer instructions to the device by the host. These  
commands follow the ANSI standard ATA protocol. A description of the ATA  
command block is provided in the following table.  
Table 29: ATA Command Block and Set Description  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Operation  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
1
LBA  
1
Drive  
X
X
ATA COMMAND SET  
Table 30: ATA Command Set  
Registers Used  
FR SC SN CY DH LBA  
Command  
Code  
Class Command Name  
1
1
Check Power Mode  
98h, E5h  
90h  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
D
D
-
-
Execute Drive  
Diagnostics  
1
2
1
1
1
1
Erase Sector  
Format Track  
Identify Drive  
Idle  
C0h  
-
-
-
-
-
-
Y
Y
-
Y
-
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
D
D
D
Y
Y
Y
-
50h  
ECh  
-
97h, E3h  
95h, E1h  
91h  
Y
-
-
-
Idle Immediate  
-
-
-
Initialize Drive  
Parameters  
Y
-
-
-
1
1
1
Read Buffer  
Read DMA*  
Read Multiple  
E4h  
C8h  
C4h  
-
-
-
-
-
-
D
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
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Table 30: ATA Command Set (Continued)  
Registers Used  
Command  
Code  
Class Command Name  
FR SC SN CY DH LBA  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
Read Long Sector  
Read Sector(s)  
22h, 23h  
20h, 21h  
-
-
-
-
-
-
Y
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
D
Y
D
D
D
D
D
Y
Y
D
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
-
-
Read Verify Sector(s) 40h, 41h  
Y
-
Recalibrate  
1Xh  
Request Sense  
Seek  
03h  
-
-
-
-
7Xh  
-
Y
-
Y
-
Y
-
Set Features  
Set Multiple Mode  
Set Sleep Mode  
Standby  
EFh  
C6h  
Y
-
-
-
-
99h, E6h  
96h, E2h  
94h, E0h  
87h  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Standby Immediate  
Translate Sector  
Wear Level  
-
-
-
-
Y
-
Y
-
Y
-
Y
-
F5h  
Write Buffer  
E8h  
-
-
-
-
Write DMA*  
CAh  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Write Long Sector  
Write Multiple  
32h, 33h  
C5h  
Y
Y
Write Multiple w/o  
Erase  
CDh  
2
2
Write Sector(s)  
30h, 31h  
38h  
-
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Write Sector(s) w/o  
Erase  
3
Write Verify  
3Ch  
-
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
* = This function does not apply to SiliconDrives that have DMA disabled.  
Notes:  
• CY = Cylinder  
• SC = Sector Count  
• DH = Drive/Head  
• SN = Sector Number  
• FR = Feature LBA — LBA bit of the Drive/Head register (D denotes that  
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Check Power Mode — 98h, E5h  
The Check Power Mode command verifies the device’s current power mode.  
When the device is configured for standby mode or is entering or exiting  
standby, the BSY bit is set, the Sector Count register set to 00h, and the BSY  
bit is cleared. In idle mode, BSY is set and the Sector Count register is set to  
FFh. The BSY bit is then cleared and an interrupt is issued.  
Table 31: Check Power Mode — 98h, E5h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
X
X
X
Drive  
98h or E5h  
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Executive Drive Diagnostic — 90h  
The Executive Drive Diagnostic performs an internal read write diagnostic test  
using (AA55h and 55AAh). If an error is detected in the read/write buffer, the  
Error register reports the appropriate diagnostic code.  
Table 32: Executive Drive Diagnostic — 90h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
X
X
X
Drive  
90h  
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Format Track — 50h  
The Format Track command formats the common solid-state memory array.  
Table 33: Format Track — 50h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
1
LBA  
1
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
50h  
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Identify Drive — ECh  
Issued by the host, the Identify Drive command provides 256 bytes of drive  
attribute data (i.e., sector size, count, and so on) The identify drive data  
structure is detailed in the following table.  
Table 34: Identify Drive — ECh  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
X
X
X
Drive  
ECh  
X
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Identify Drive — Drive Attribute Data  
Table 35: Identify Drive — Drive Attribute Data  
Data Default Bytes Data Description  
Word  
Address  
0
045Ah  
2
General configuration bit information  
• 15: Non-magnetic disk  
• 14: Formatting speed latency  
permissible gap needed  
• 13: Track Offset option supported  
• 12: Data Strobe Offset option supported  
• 11: Over 0.5% rotational speed  
difference  
• 10: Disk transfer rate >10Mbps  
• 9: 10Mbps >= disk transfer rate >5Mbps  
• 8: 5Mbps >= disk transfer rate  
• 7: Removable cartridge drive  
• 6: Fixed drive  
• 5: Spindle Motor Control option  
executed  
• 4: Over 15μs changing head time  
• 3: Non-MFM encoding  
• 2: Soft sector allocation  
• 1: Hard sector allocation  
• 0: Reserved  
1
XXXXh  
0000h  
00XXh  
0000h  
XXXXh  
XXXXh  
XXXXh  
0000h  
XXXXh  
2
Number of cylinders  
2
2
Reserved  
3
2
Number of heads  
4
2
Number of unformatted bytes per track  
Number of unformatted bytes per sector  
Number of sectors per track  
Number of sectors per device  
Reserved  
5
2
6
2
7-8  
9
4
2
10-19  
20  
Serial number  
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Table 35: Identify Drive — Drive Attribute Data (Continued)  
Word  
Address  
Data Default Bytes Data Description  
20  
0001h  
2
Buffer type  
• 0000h: Not specified  
• 0001h: A single-ported, single-sector  
buffer  
• 0002h: A dual-ported multisector buffer  
• 0003h: A dual-ported multisector buffer  
with a read caching  
21  
22  
0001h  
0004h  
2
2
Buffer size in 512-byte increments  
Number of ECC bytes passed on read/  
write long commands  
23-26  
27-46  
47  
XXXXh  
XXXXh  
0001h  
8
Firmware revision (eight ASCII characters)  
Model number (40 ASCII characters)  
40  
2
7-0: Maximum number of sectors that can  
be transferred with a Read/Write Multiple  
command per interrupt  
48  
49  
0000h  
0f00h  
2
2
Double word (32 bit) not supported  
• 11: IORDY supported  
• 9: LBA supported  
• 8: DMA supported  
50  
51  
52  
53  
0000h  
0200h  
0000h  
0003h  
2
2
2
2
Reserved  
15-8: PIO data transfer cycle timing  
15-8: DMA data transfer cycle timing  
• 1: Words 64-70 are valid  
• 0: Words 54-58 are valid  
54  
XXXXh  
XXXXh  
XXXXh  
XXXXh  
010Xh  
2
2
2
4
2
Current number of cylinders  
Current number of heads  
Current sectors per track  
Current capacity in sectors  
55  
56  
57-58  
59  
7-0: Current sectors can be transferred  
with a Read/Write Multiple command per  
interrupt  
60-61  
62  
XXXXh  
0000h  
4
2
Total number of sectors addressable in  
LBA mode  
Single-word DMA modes supported  
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Table 35: Identify Drive — Drive Attribute Data (Continued)  
Word  
Address  
Data Default Bytes Data Description  
63  
64  
65  
0407h  
0003h  
0078h  
2
2
2
Multiword DMA modes supported  
PIO modes supported  
Minimum DMA transfer cycle time per  
word (ns)  
66  
0078h  
2
Manufacturer’s recommended DMA  
transfer cycle time (ns)  
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Idle — 97h, E3h  
When issued by the host, the device’s internal controller sets the BSY bit,  
enters the Idle mode, clears the BSY bit, and generates an interrupt. If the  
sector count is non-zero, it is interpreted as a timer count with each count  
being 5ms, and the automatic power-down mode is enabled. If the sector  
count is zero, the automatic power-down mode is disabled.  
Table 36: Idle — 97h, E3h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Timer Count (5ms increments)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Drive  
X
97h or E3h  
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Idle Immediate — 95h, E1h  
When issued by the host, the device’s internal controller sets the BSY bit,  
enters Idle Mode, clears the BSY bit, and issues an interrupt. The interrupt is  
issued whether or not the Idle mode is fully entered.  
Table 37: Idle Immediate — 95h, E1h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
X
X
X
Drive  
95h or E1h  
X
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Initialize Drive Parameters — 91h  
Initialize Drive Parameters allows the host to set the sector counts per track  
and the head counts per cylinder to 1 Fixed. Upon issuance of the command,  
the device sets the BSY bit and associated parameters, clears the BSY bit,  
and issues an interrupt.  
Table 38: Initialize Drive Parameters — 91h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Sector Count (Number of Sectors)  
X
X
X
X
0
X
Drive  
Head Number  
(Number of Heads — 1)  
Command  
91h  
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Recalibrate — 1Xh  
The Recalibrate command sets the cylinder low and high, head number to 0h,  
and sector number to 1h in CHS mode. In LBA mode (i.e., LBA = 1), the sector  
number is set to 0h.  
Table 39: Recalibrate — 1Xh  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
1
LBA  
1
Drive  
1Xh  
X
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Read Buffer — E4h  
The Read Buffer command allows the host to read the contents of the sector  
buffer. When issued, the device sets the BSY bit and sets up the sector buffer  
data in preparation for the read operation. When the data is ready, the DRQ bit  
is set and the BSY bit in the Status register are set and cleared, respectively.  
Table 40: Read Buffer — E4h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
X
X
X
Drive  
E4h  
X
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Read DMA — C8h  
The Read DMA command allows the host to read data using the DMA transfer  
protocol.  
Note: This function does not apply to SiliconDrives that have DMA  
disabled.  
Table 41: Read DMA — C8h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
1
LBA  
1
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
C8h  
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Read Multiple — C4h  
The Read Multiple command executes similarly to the Read Sector command,  
with the exception that interrupts are issued only when a block containing the  
counts of sectors defined by the Set Multiple command is transferred.  
Table 42: Read Multiple — C4h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
1
LBA  
1
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
C4h  
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Read Sector — 20h, 21h  
The Read Sector command allows the host to read sectors 1 to 256 as  
specified in the Sector Count register. If the sector count is set to 0h, all 256  
sectors of data are made available. When the command code is issued and  
the first sector of data has been transferred to the buffer, the DRQ bit is set.  
The Read Sector command is terminated by writing the cylinder, head, and  
sector number of the last sector read in the task file. On error, the read  
operation is aborted in the errant sector.  
Table 43: Read Sector — 20h, 21h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
1
LBA  
1
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
20h or 21h  
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Read Long Sector(s) — 22h, 23h  
The Read Long Sector(s) command operates similarly to the Read Sector(s)  
command, with the exception that it transfers requested data sectors and ECC  
data. The long instruction ECC byte transfer for Long commands is a byte  
transfer at a fixed length of 4 bytes.  
Table 44: Read Long Sector(s) — 22h, 23h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
1
LBA  
1
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
22h or 23h  
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Read Verify Sector(s) — 40h, 41h  
The Read Verify Sector(s) command operates similarly to the Read Sector(s)  
command, with the exception that is does not set the DRQ bit and does not  
transfer data to the host. When the requested sectors are verified, the onboard  
controller clears the BSY bit and issues an interrupt.  
Table 45: Read Verify Sector(s) — 40h, 41h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
1
LBA  
1
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
40h or 41h  
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Seek — 7Xh  
The Seek command seeks and picks up the head to the tracks specified in the  
task file. When the command is issued, the solid-state memory chips do not  
need to be formatted. After an appropriate amount of time, the DSC bit is set.  
Table 46: Seek — 7Xh  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
1
LBA  
1
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
7Xh  
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Set Features — EFh  
The Set Features command allows the host to configure the feature set of the  
device according to the attributes listed in Table 48.  
Table 47: Set Features — EFh  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
Feature  
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Drive  
EFh  
X
Table 48: Set Features’ Attributes  
Operation  
Enable 8-bit data transfer  
Feature  
01h  
66h  
81h  
BBh  
CCh  
Disable reverting to power on defaults  
Disable 8-bit data transfer  
4 bytes of data apply on Read/Write Long commands  
Enable revert to power on defaults  
On power-up or following a hardware reset, the device is set to the default  
mode 81h.  
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Set Multiple Mode — C6h  
The Set Multiple Mode command allows the host to access the drive via Read  
Multiple and Write Multiple ATA commands. Additionally, the command sets  
the block count (i.e., the number of sectors within the block) for the Read/Write  
Multiple command. The sector count per block is set in the Sector Count  
register.  
Table 49: Set Multiple Mode — C6h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Drive  
C6h  
X
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Set Sleep Mode — 99h, E6h  
The Set Sleep Mode command allows the host to set the device in sleep  
mode. When the onboard controller transitions to sleep mode, it clears the  
BSY bit and issues an interrupt. The device interface then becomes inactive.  
Sleep mode can be exited by issuing either a hardware or software reset.  
Table 50: Set Sleep Mode — 99h, E6h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
X
X
X
Drive  
99h or E6h  
X
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Standby — 96h, E2h  
When the Standby command is issued by the host, it transitions the device into  
standby mode. If the Sector Count register is set to a value other than 0h, the  
Auto Powerdown function is enabled and the device returns to Idle mode.  
Table 51: Standby — 96h, E2h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Timer Count (5ms x Timer Count)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Drive  
X
96h or E2h  
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Standby Immediate — 94h, E0h  
When the Standby Immediate command is issued by the host, it transitions the  
device into standby mode.  
Table 52: Standby Immediate — 94h, E0h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
7
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
X
X
X
Drive  
94h or E0h  
X
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Write Buffer — E8h  
The Write Buffer command allows the host to rewrite the contents of the  
512- byte data buffer with the wanted data.  
Table 53: Write Buffer — E8h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
7
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
X
X
X
Drive  
E8h  
X
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Write DMA — CAh  
The Write DMA command allows the host to write data using the DMA transfer  
protocol.  
Note: This function does not apply to SiliconDrives that have DMA  
disabled.  
Table 54: Write DMA — CAh  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low(LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High(LBA23-16)  
X
LBA  
X
Drive Head Number(LBA27-24)  
CAh  
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Write Multiple — C5h  
The Write Multiple command operates in the same manner as the Write Sector  
command. When issued, the device sets the BSY bit within 400ns and  
generates an interrupt at the completion of a transferred block of sectors. The  
DRQ bit is set at the beginning of a block transfer.  
Table 55: Write Multiple — C5h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low(LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High(LBA23-16)  
X
LBA  
X
Drive Head Number(LBA27-24)  
C5h  
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Write Sector(s) — 30h, 31h  
The Write Sector(s) command writes from 1 to 256 sectors as specified in the  
Sector Count register. A sector count of 0 requests 256 sectors. When issued,  
the device sets the BSY bit within 400ns and generates an interrupt at the  
completion of a transferred block of sectors. The DRQ bit is set at the  
beginning of a block transfer.  
Table 56: Write Sector(s) — 30h, 31h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
X
LBA  
X
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
30h or 31h  
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Write Long Sector(s) — 32h, 33h  
The Write Long Sector(s) command operates in the same manner as the Write  
Sector command — when issued, the device sets the BSY bit within 400ns  
and generates an interrupt at the completion of a transferred block of sectors.  
The DRQ bit is set at the beginning of a block transfer.  
Table 57: Write Long Sector(s) — 32h, 33h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
X
LBA  
X
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
32h or 33h  
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Erase Sector(s) — C0h  
The Erase Sector(s) command is issued prior to the issuance of a Write  
Sector(s) or Write Multiple w/o Erase command.  
Table 58: Erase Sector(s) — C0h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
X
LBA  
X
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
C0h  
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Request Sense — 03h  
The Request Sense command identifies the extended error codes generated  
by the preceding ATA command. The Request Sense command must be  
issued immediately following the detection of an error via the Error register.  
Table 59: Request Sense — 03h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
X
X
X
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
1
X
1
Drive  
03h  
X
The extended error codes are defined in the following table.  
Table 60: Extended Error Codes  
Extended Error Codes  
Description  
00h  
No error detected  
01h  
Self test is OK (no error)  
Miscellaneous error  
Invalid command  
09h  
20h  
21h  
Invalid address (requested head or sector invalid)  
Address overflow (address too large)  
Supply or generated voltage out of tolerance  
Uncorrectable ECC error  
2Fh  
35h, 36h  
11h  
18h  
Corrected ECC error  
05h, 30h-32h, 37h,3Eh  
Self test of diagnostic failed  
10h, 14h  
3Ah  
ID not found  
Spare sectors exhausted  
1Fh  
Data transfer error/aborted command  
0Ch, 38h, 3Bh, 3Ch, 3Fh Computed media format  
03h  
Write/erase failed  
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Translate Sector — 87h  
The Translate Sector command is not currently supported by the  
SiliconSystems’ SiliconDrive. If the host issues this command, the device  
responds with 0x00h in the data register.  
Table 61: Translate Sector — 87h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
1
LBA  
1
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
87h  
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Wear-Level — F5h  
The Wear-Level command is supported as an NOP command for the  
purposes of backward compatibility with the ANSI AT attachment standard.  
This command sets the Sector Count register to 0x00h.  
Table 62: Wear-Level — F5h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Completion Status  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Drive  
F5h  
Flag  
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Write Multiple w/o Erase — CDh  
The Write Multiple w/o Erase command functions identically to the Write  
Multiple command, with the exception that the implied pre-erase (i.e., Erase  
Sector(s) command) is not issued prior to writing the sectors.  
Table 63: Write Multiple w/o Erase — CDh  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
X
LBA  
X
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
CDh  
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Write Sector(s) w/o Erase — 38h  
The Write Sector(s) w/o Erase command functions similar to the Write Sector  
command, with the exception that the implied pre-erase (i.e., Erase Sector(s)  
command) is not issued prior to writing the sectors.  
Table 64: Write Sector(s) w/o Erase — 38h  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
X
LBA  
X
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
38h  
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Write Verify — 3Ch  
The Write Verify command verifies each sector immediately after it is written.  
This command performs identically to the Write Sector(s) command, with the  
added feature of verifying each sector written.  
Table 65: Write Verify — 3Ch  
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
0
Register  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Feature  
X
Sector Count  
Sector Number  
Cylinder Low  
Cylinder High  
Drive Head  
Command  
Sector Count  
Sector Number (LBA7-0)  
Cylinder Low (LBA15-8)  
Cylinder High (LBA23-16)  
X
LBA  
X
Drive Head Number (LBA27-24)  
3Ch  
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SALES AND SUPPORT  
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PART NUMBERING  
NOMENCLATURE  
The following table defines the SiliconDrive 2.5" Drive part numbering scheme.  
Table 66: Part Numbering Nomenclature  
SSD-  
D
YYY  
T
-3600  
Part number suffix —  
contact your  
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Temperature Range:  
Blank = Commercial  
I = Industrial  
Capacity: 12M = 128MB to 16G = 16GB  
Form Factor:  
C = CF  
D = 2.5" Drive  
M = Module  
P = PC Card  
SiliconSystems’ SiliconDrive  
PART NUMBERS  
The following table lists the SiliconDrive’s part numbers.  
Table 67: Part Numbers  
Part Number  
Capacity  
SSD-D16G(I)-3600  
SSD-D08G(I)-3600  
SSD-D04G(I)-3600  
SSD-D02G(I)-3600  
SSD-D01G(I)-3600  
SSD-D51M(I)-3600  
SSD-D25M(I)-3600  
SSD-D12M(I)-3600  
16GB  
8GB  
4GB  
2GB  
1GB  
512MB  
256MB  
128MB  
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ROHS 6 OF 6 PRODUCT LABELING — PB-FREE IDENTIFICATION LABEL  
The Pb-free identification label indicates that the enclosed components/  
devices and/or assemblies do not contain any lead (i.e., they are lead-free, as  
defined in RoHS directive 2002/95/ED). The above symbol is on all RoHS 6 of  
6 compliant product labels, as seen in Figure 8.  
SAMPLE LABEL  
Standard Back Label with  
Front Label  
Lot Code Information  
SiliconSystems, Inc.  
SiliconDrive  
16GB  
0025/3600  
16GB  
SSD-D16G(I)-3600  
Figure 8: Sample Label  
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RELATED DOCUMENTATION  
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SiliconSystems Sales Representative.  
Table 68: Related Documentation  
SiliconDrive  
Application-SpecificDescription  
Technology  
Document Number  
PowerArmor  
SiSMART  
SiProtect  
Eliminates drive corruption.  
WP-007-0xR  
Calculates remaining useful life.WP-008-0xR  
Protection software for  
password-required, read/write,  
or read-only access.  
WP-003-0xR  
SiSweep  
SiPurge  
Ultra-fast data erasure.  
SiSecure-0xANR  
Non-recoverable data erasure. SiSecure-0xANR  
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this document and/or make updates to product specifications, products, or programs described without notice at any  
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