Overview
The M45PE16-VMW6TG is a 16Mb serial NOR Flash memory device produced by Alliance Memory, Inc., in collaboration with Micron Technology, Inc. This device is part of the M45PE series and is accessed via a high-speed SPI-compatible bus. It offers a robust set of features that make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including mobile phones, scientific instruments, medical devices, and various commercial, industrial, and automotive uses.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 Mb (2 M x 8) |
| Interface Type | SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 75 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Active Read Current - Max | 8 mA |
| Page Size | 256 bytes |
| Sector Size | 512 Kb (65,536 bytes) |
| Number of Sectors | 32 sectors |
| Number of Pages | 8,192 pages |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package Type | SOIC-8 (SO8W) 208 mils |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Key Features
- SPI bus-compatible serial interface for fast and secure data access with minimal latency.
- High-speed operation with a maximum clock frequency of 75 MHz.
- Page-erasable with byte alterability, allowing for flexible memory management.
- Hardware write protection for the bottom memory area (64 KB) to ensure data security.
- Deep power-down mode with a current consumption of 1 µA (typical) for low-power applications.
- High endurance with more than 100,000 write cycles per sector and over 20 years of data retention.
- JEDEC-standard 2-byte electronic signature (4015h) for device identification.
- RoHS-compliant and lead-free packages to meet environmental requirements.
Applications
The M45PE16-VMW6TG is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Mobile phones and other handheld devices.
- Scientific instruments and medical devices.
- Commercial, industrial, and automotive systems.
- Battery-powered devices due to its low-power consumption features.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock frequency of the M45PE16-VMW6TG?
The maximum clock frequency is 75 MHz.
- What is the memory organization of the M45PE16-VMW6TG?
The memory is organized as 2 M x 8 bits, with 32 sectors each containing 256 pages, and each page is 256 bytes wide.
- What is the supply voltage range for the M45PE16-VMW6TG?
The supply voltage range is from 2.7 V to 3.6 V.
- Does the M45PE16-VMW6TG support hardware write protection?
Yes, it supports hardware write protection for the bottom memory area (64 KB).
- What is the typical current consumption in deep power-down mode?
The typical current consumption in deep power-down mode is 1 µA.
- How many write cycles per sector can the M45PE16-VMW6TG endure?
The device can endure more than 100,000 write cycles per sector.
- What is the data retention period for the M45PE16-VMW6TG?
The data retention period is over 20 years.
- Is the M45PE16-VMW6TG RoHS-compliant?
Yes, the device is RoHS-compliant and lead-free.
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the M45PE16-VMW6TG?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- What package types are available for the M45PE16-VMW6TG?
The device is available in an 8-pin SOIC Wide body (SO8W) 208 mils package.
