W25Q256FVFIF TR

Product Overview

• Category: Flash Memory
• Use: Data storage and retrieval in electronic devices
• Characteristics:
  • High capacity
  • Fast read and write speeds
  • Low power consumption
  • Small form factor
• Package: SOP-16
• Essence: Non-volatile memory for storing digital information
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Capacity: 256 Megabits (32 Megabytes)
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Voltage Range: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Erase/Program Time:
  • Sector Erase: 150ms (typical)
  • Block Erase: 400ms (typical)
  • Page Program: 0.8ms (typical)
• Data Retention: 20 years (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The W25Q256FVFIF TR has a total of 16 pins arranged as follows:

1. Chip Select (/CS)
2. Serial Clock (SCLK)
3. Serial Data Input (SI)
4. Serial Data Output (SO)
5. Hold (/HOLD)
6. Write Protect (/WP)
7. Ground (GND)
8. VCC Power Supply
9. NC (No Connection)
10. NC
11. NC
12. NC
13. NC
14. NC
15. NC
16. NC

Functional Features

• High-speed SPI interface for fast data transfer
• Quad-SPI mode support for even higher performance
• Multiple erase and program options for flexible data management
• Advanced security features to protect stored data
• Efficient power management for low power consumption
• Wide operating temperature range for versatile applications

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Large storage capacity - Fast read and write speeds - Low power consumption - Small form factor - Secure data protection features

Disadvantages: - Relatively high cost compared to other memory options - Limited compatibility with certain devices due to the SPI interface

Working Principles

The W25Q256FVFIF TR is based on Flash memory technology, which utilizes floating-gate transistors to store digital information. It operates using the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) protocol, allowing for efficient communication with a host device. The memory can be erased and programmed at the sector, block, or page level, providing flexibility in managing stored data.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The W25Q256FVFIF TR is widely used in various electronic devices that require non-volatile storage, such as:

1. Consumer Electronics:

   • Smartphones
   • Tablets
   • Digital cameras
   • Gaming consoles

2. Automotive Systems:

   • Infotainment systems
   • Instrument clusters
   • Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)

3. Industrial Equipment:

   • Data loggers
   • Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
   • Human-machine interfaces (HMIs)

4. Networking Devices:

   • Routers
   • Switches
   • Network attached storage (NAS)

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. W25Q128JVSIQ TR: 128 Megabit (16 Megabyte) capacity, same package and interface.
2. W25Q64JVSIQ TR: 64 Megabit (8 Megabyte) capacity, same package and interface.
3. W25Q32JVSIQ TR: 32 Megabit (4 Megabyte) capacity, same package and interface.
4. W25Q16JVSIQ TR: 16 Megabit (2 Megabyte) capacity, same package and interface.

These alternative models offer varying capacities to suit different storage requirements while maintaining compatibility with the W25Q256FVFIF TR in terms of package and interface.

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