MT25QU256ABA8E12-1SIT

Product Overview

Category: Flash Memory
Use: Data storage and retrieval
Characteristics: High capacity, fast read/write speeds
Package: 8-pin SOP (Small Outline Package)
Essence: Non-volatile memory for electronic devices
Packaging/Quantity: Individually packaged, quantity varies based on supplier

Specifications

• Model Number: MT25QU256ABA8E12-1SIT
• Memory Type: Quad SPI NOR Flash
• Capacity: 256 Megabits (32 Megabytes)
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V - 3.6V
• Read Speed: Up to 133 MHz
• Write Speed: Up to 50 MHz
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Data Retention: Up to 20 years
• Endurance: 100,000 program/erase cycles

Pin Configuration

The MT25QU256ABA8E12-1SIT package consists of 8 pins arranged as follows:

┌───┐ VCC │1 8│ HOLD# IO0 │2 7│ WP# IO1 │3 6│ CLK IO2 │4 5│ IO3 └───┘

Functional Features

• High-speed data transfer with Quad SPI interface
• Efficient memory organization with uniform 4KB sectors
• Enhanced security features like hardware protection and one-time programmable (OTP) area
• Low power consumption in standby and active modes
• Flexible erase and program operations for efficient data management

Advantages

• Large storage capacity suitable for various applications
• Fast read and write speeds for quick data access
• Compact package size for space-constrained designs
• Wide operating temperature range for versatile usage scenarios
• Reliable data retention and endurance for long-term use

Disadvantages

• Limited compatibility with devices that do not support SPI interface
• Relatively higher cost compared to other memory technologies
• Susceptible to data corruption in case of power failure during write operations

Working Principles

The MT25QU256ABA8E12-1SIT is a non-volatile memory device based on Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) technology. It stores data using floating-gate transistors, which retain their charge even when power is removed. The SPI interface allows for high-speed communication between the memory and the host device, enabling efficient data transfer.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MT25QU256ABA8E12-1SIT is widely used in various electronic devices that require non-volatile storage, such as:

1. Embedded Systems: Used as boot memory or for firmware storage in microcontrollers and IoT devices.
2. Consumer Electronics: Found in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles for storing system software and user data.
3. Automotive: Utilized in automotive infotainment systems, instrument clusters, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
4. Industrial Equipment: Integrated into industrial automation systems, robotics, and control units for program storage and data logging.
5. Networking Devices: Employed in routers, switches, and network appliances for firmware storage and configuration data.

Detailed Alternative Models

1. MT25QL128ABA8E12-1SIT: 128 Megabit variant of the same series.
2. MT25QU128ABA8E12-1SIT: 128 Megabit variant with similar specifications.
3. MT25QU512ABA8E12-1SIT: 512 Megabit variant with higher capacity.

These alternative models offer different memory capacities while maintaining similar characteristics and compatibility with the same interface.