Datasheet
FLASH-2 Memory (FLASH-2)
MC68HC908GZ60 • MC68HC908GZ48 • MC68HC908GZ32 Data Sheet, Rev. 6
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Decreasing the value in FL2BPR by one increases the protected range by one page (128 bytes). 
However, programming the block protect register with $FE protects a range twice that size, 256 bytes, in 
the corresponding array. $FE means that locations $7F00–$7FFF are protected in FLASH-2.
The FLASH memory does not exist at some locations. The block protection range configuration is 
unaffected if FLASH memory does not exist in that range. Refer to Figure 2-1 and make sure that the 
desired locations are protected.
2.7.3 FLASH-2 Block Protection
Due to the ability of the on-board charge pump to erase and program the FLASH memory in the target 
application, provision is made for protecting blocks of memory from unintentional erase or program 
operations due to system malfunction. This protection is done by using the FLASH-2 block protection 
register (FL2BPR). FL2BPR determines the range of the FLASH-2 memory which is to be protected. The 
range of the protected area starts from a location defined by FL2BPR and ends at the bottom of the 
FLASH-2 memory ($7FFF). When the memory is protected, the HVEN bit can not be set in either ERASE 
or PROGRAM operations.
NOTE
In performing a program or erase operation, the FLASH-2 block protect 
register must be read after setting the PGM or ERASE bit and before 
asserting the HVEN bit.
When the FLASH-2 block protect register is programmed with all 0’s, the entire memory is protected from 
being programmed and erased. When all the bits are erased (all 1’s), the entire memory is accessible for 
program and erase.
When bits within FL2BPR are programmed (0), they lock a block of memory address ranges as shown in 
2.7.2.2 FLASH-2 Block Protect Register. If FL2BPR is programmed with any value other than $FF, the 
protected block of FLASH memory can not be erased or programmed.
NOTE
The vector locations and the FLASH block protect registers are located in 
the same page. FL1BPR and FL2BPR are not protected with special 
hardware or software. Therefore, if this page is not protected by FL1BPR 
and the vector locations are erased by either a page or a mass erase 
operation, both FL1BPR and FL2BPR will also get erased.
2.7.4 FLASH-2 Mass Erase Operation
Use this step-by-step procedure to erase the entire FLASH-2 memory:
1. Set both the ERASE bit and the MASS bit in the FLASH-2 control register (FL2CR).
2. Read the FLASH-2 block protect register (FL2BPR).
NOTE
Mass erase is disabled whenever any block is protected (FL2BPR does not 
equal $FF).
3. Write to any FLASH-2 address within the FLASH-2 array with any data.
4. Wait for a time, t
NVS
 (minimum 10 μs).
5. Set the HVEN bit.
6. Wait for a time, t
MERASE
 (minimum 4 ms).
7. Clear the ERASE and MASS bits.










