7 Read Sequence

Reading data from the AT25080B/AT25160B via the SO pin requires the following sequence. After the CS line is pulled low to select a device, the READ (03h) instruction is transmitted via the SI line, followed by the 16‑bit address to be read. Refer to Table 7-1 for the AT25080B/AT25160B address bits.
Table 7-1. AT25080B/AT25160B Address Bits
AddressAT25080BAT25160B
ANA9–A0A10–A0
Don’t Care BitsA15–A10A15–A11
Upon completion of the 16‑bit address, any data present on the SI line will be ignored. The data (D7‑D0) at the specified address are then shifted out onto the SO line. If only one byte is to be read, the CS line should be driven high after the data are output. The read sequence can continue because the byte address is automatically incremented, allowing data to continue shifting out. When the highest‑order address is reached, the address counter rolls over to the lowest‑order address, allowing the entire memory array to be read in one continuous read cycle regardless of the starting address.
Figure 7-1. Read Waveform