N25Q064A13ESF42G

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics:
  • High-speed data transfer
  • Large storage capacity
  • Low power consumption
• Package: SOP8 (Small Outline Package 8)
• Essence: Flash Memory
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 64 Megabits (8 Megabytes)
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Erase/Program Time:
  • Sector Erase: 100ms (typical)
  • Chip Erase: 1.5s (typical)
  • Page Program: 0.7ms (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The N25Q064A13ESF42G has a total of 8 pins arranged as follows:

┌───┬───┐ │ 1 │ 2 │ ───┼───┼───┼─── │ 3 │ 4 │ ───┼───┼───┼─── │ 5 │ 6 │ ───┼───┼───┼─── │ 7 │ 8 │ └───┴───┘

1. Chip Select (/CS): Active low input used to enable the device.
2. Serial Clock (SCK): Input for synchronizing data transfer.
3. Serial Data Input (SI): Input for shifting in data.
4. Serial Data Output (SO): Output for shifting out data.
5. Ground (GND): Reference ground connection.
6. Write Protect (/WP): Active low input used to protect the memory from write operations.
7. Hold (/HOLD): Active low input used to pause serial communication.
8. Power Supply (VCC): Positive power supply connection.

Functional Features

• High-speed read and write operations
• Sector and chip erase functionality
• Page program capability
• Software and hardware write protection options
• Low power consumption in standby mode
• Deep power-down mode for further power savings

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Fast data transfer rate - Large storage capacity - Low power consumption - Easy integration with SPI interface - Flexible write protection options

Disadvantages: - Limited endurance compared to other non-volatile memory types - Relatively higher cost per bit compared to traditional hard drives

Working Principles

The N25Q064A13ESF42G is based on flash memory technology, which utilizes floating-gate transistors to store data. It employs the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for communication with a microcontroller or other devices. The memory can be read, written, and erased using specific commands sent through the SPI interface.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The N25Q064A13ESF42G is widely used in various applications that require non-volatile memory, such as: - Consumer electronics (e.g., smartphones, tablets, digital cameras) - Automotive systems (e.g., infotainment, navigation, instrument clusters) - Industrial control systems - Networking equipment - Medical devices

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. N25Q032A13EF840E: 32 Megabit (4 Megabyte) variant with similar specifications.
2. N25Q128A13EF840F: 128 Megabit (16 Megabyte) variant with higher storage capacity.
3. N25Q256A13EF840G: 256 Megabit (32 Megabyte) variant with even higher storage capacity.

These alternative models offer different memory sizes to suit various application requirements while maintaining compatibility with the same pin configuration and functional features.

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