Overview
The M25P32-VMF6G, produced by Micron Technology Inc., is a 32Mb (4Mb x 8) serial Flash memory device. It features a high-speed SPI-compatible bus interface, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring non-volatile memory. This device is known for its advanced write-protection mechanisms and high-performance commands, supporting clock frequencies up to 75 MHz. The M25P32-VMF6G is available in various packages, including SO16, and is RoHS-compliant, ensuring environmental sustainability.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 32Mb (4M x 8) |
| Memory Interface | SPI |
| Clock Frequency | Up to 75 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7V to 3.6V |
| Package Type | SO16 (16-pin SOIC) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Write Cycle Time | 15ms (word), 5ms (page) |
| Erase Capability | Sector erase: 512Kb in 0.6s (TYP), Bulk erase: 23s (TYP), 17s (TYP) with VPP = 9V |
| Write Protection | Hardware write protection with protected area size defined by nonvolatile bits BP0, BP1, BP2 |
| Deep Power-Down Current | 1µA (TYP) |
| Data Retention | More than 20 years |
| Write Cycles per Sector | More than 100,000 |
Key Features
- SPI bus-compatible serial interface with clock frequencies up to 75 MHz.
- 32Mb Flash memory organized as 64 sectors, each containing 256 pages of 256 bytes.
- Page program capability of up to 256 bytes in 0.64ms (TYP).
- Sector and bulk erase capabilities with optional FAST PROGRAM/ERASE mode using VPP = 9V.
- Advanced write-protection mechanisms including hardware write protection.
- Deep power-down mode with a current consumption of 1µA (TYP).
- Electronic signature with JEDEC-standard 2-byte signature and unique ID code (UID).
- More than 100,000 write cycles per sector and more than 20 years of data retention.
- Automotive-grade parts available.
- RoHS-compliant packages.
Applications
The M25P32-VMF6G is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Automotive systems: Due to its automotive-grade availability, it is suitable for use in vehicles.
- Industrial control systems: High reliability and endurance make it ideal for industrial environments.
- Consumer electronics: Used in devices requiring non-volatile memory such as set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other consumer electronics.
- Medical devices: Reliable data storage is crucial in medical devices, and this component meets those needs.
- IoT devices: Suitable for Internet of Things (IoT) applications requiring secure and reliable data storage.
Q & A
- What is the memory size of the M25P32-VMF6G?
The M25P32-VMF6G has a memory size of 32Mb (4M x 8).
- What is the maximum clock frequency supported by the M25P32-VMF6G?
The device supports clock frequencies up to 75 MHz.
- What are the supply voltage requirements for the M25P32-VMF6G?
The device operates with a supply voltage of 2.7V to 3.6V.
- What types of erase capabilities does the M25P32-VMF6G have?
The device supports sector erase (512Kb in 0.6s TYP) and bulk erase (23s TYP, 17s TYP with VPP = 9V).
- How does the deep power-down mode work in the M25P32-VMF6G?
The deep power-down mode reduces the device's current consumption to 1µA (TYP) and ignores all WRITE, PROGRAM, and ERASE commands until the RELEASE FROM DEEP POWER-DOWN command is executed.
- What is the data retention period of the M25P32-VMF6G?
The device retains data for more than 20 years.
- How many write cycles can each sector of the M25P32-VMF6G endure?
Each sector can endure more than 100,000 write cycles.
- Is the M25P32-VMF6G RoHS-compliant?
- What types of packages are available for the M25P32-VMF6G?
The device is available in packages such as SO16, SO8W, VFQFPN8, and VFDFPN8.
- Does the M25P32-VMF6G support automotive applications?
- How does the hardware write protection work on the M25P32-VMF6G?
The hardware write protection is defined by nonvolatile bits BP0, BP1, BP2, which determine the protected area size.
