6.4 Write STATUS Register (WRSR)

The Write STATUS Register (WRSR) instruction enables the SPI Host to change selected bits of the STATUS register. Before a WRSR instruction can be initiated, a WREN instruction must be executed to set the WEL bit to logic ‘1’. Upon completion of a WREN instruction, a WRSR instruction can be executed.

Note: The WRSR instruction has no effect on bit 6, bit 5, bit 4, bit 1 and bit 0 of the STATUS register. Only bit 7, bit 3 and bit 2 can be changed via the WRSR instruction. These modifiable bits are the Write-Protect Enable (WPEN) and Block Protect (BP1, BP0) bits. These three bits are nonvolatile bits that have the same properties and functions as regular EEPROM cells. Their values are retained while power is removed from the device.
The AT25512 will not respond to commands other than a RDSR after a WRSR instruction until the self‑timed internal write cycle has completed. When the write cycle is completed, the WEL bit in the STATUS register is reset to logic ‘0’.
Figure 6-4. WRSR Waveform
Note:
  1. This instruction initiates a self-timed internal write cycle (tWC) on the rising edge of CS after a valid sequence.