M25P16-VMF6TP TR

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Use: Non-volatile Memory

Characteristics: - Serial Flash Memory - 16 Megabits (2 Mbytes) - 75 MHz clock frequency - 2.7V to 3.6V supply voltage - SPI interface - 4KB sectors with uniform 64KB blocks

Package: SO8 Narrow

Essence: The M25P16-VMF6TP TR is a serial flash memory IC that provides non-volatile storage for various electronic devices. It offers high-speed data transfer and reliable data retention.

Packaging/Quantity: The M25P16-VMF6TP TR is available in a SO8 Narrow package. It is typically sold in reels containing multiple units.

Specifications

• Memory Size: 16 Megabits (2 Mbytes)
• Clock Frequency: 75 MHz
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Sectors: 256 sectors of 4KB each
• Blocks: 32 uniform blocks of 64KB each
• Write Protection: Individual sector or full chip protection
• Data Retention: Up to 20 years
• Endurance: 100,000 program/erase cycles

Detailed Pin Configuration

The M25P16-VMF6TP TR has 8 pins arranged as follows:

1. Chip Select (/CS)
2. Serial Clock (SCLK)
3. Serial Data Input (SI)
4. Serial Data Output (SO)
5. Write Protect (/WP)
6. Hold (/HOLD)
7. Ground (GND)
8. Power Supply (VCC)

Functional Features

• High-Speed Data Transfer: The M25P16-VMF6TP TR supports a clock frequency of up to 75 MHz, enabling fast read and write operations.
• Flexible Sector/Block Erase: The memory is divided into sectors and blocks, allowing for efficient erasure of specific data regions.
• Write Protection: Individual sectors or the entire chip can be protected from accidental writes using the Write Protect (/WP) pin.
• Low Power Consumption: The IC operates at low supply voltages (2.7V to 3.6V) and has power-saving features, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed data transfer - Flexible erase options - Reliable data retention - Low power consumption

Disadvantages: - Limited storage capacity compared to larger flash memory ICs - Requires an external microcontroller or host device for interfacing

Working Principles

The M25P16-VMF6TP TR utilizes the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for communication with a microcontroller or host device. It stores data in non-volatile memory cells that retain information even when power is removed. The SPI interface allows for high-speed data transfer between the IC and the controlling device.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The M25P16-VMF6TP TR is commonly used in various electronic devices that require non-volatile memory storage. Some potential application fields include:

1. Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and portable media players.
2. Automotive: Infotainment systems, instrument clusters, and navigation systems.
3. Industrial: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation equipment, and data loggers.
4. Networking: Routers, switches, and network attached storage (NAS) devices.
5. Medical: Patient monitoring systems, medical imaging devices, and diagnostic equipment.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. M25P32-VMF6TP TR: 32 Megabit (4 Mbyte) serial flash memory IC with similar specifications and features.
2. M25P64-VMF6TP TR: 64 Megabit (8 Mbyte) serial flash memory IC with higher storage capacity.

These alternative models offer increased storage capacity while maintaining compatibility with the M25P16-VMF6TP TR in terms of pin configuration and functionality.

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