M25P20-VMN3PB

Product Overview

Category

M25P20-VMN3PB belongs to the category of Serial Flash Memory.

Use

It is primarily used for storing and retrieving digital data in electronic devices.

Characteristics

• Non-volatile memory: Retains data even when power is turned off.
• High storage capacity: The M25P20-VMN3PB has a storage capacity of 2 megabits (256 kilobytes).
• Serial interface: Uses a serial peripheral interface (SPI) for communication with the host device.
• Fast read and write operations: Offers high-speed data transfer rates for efficient data access.
• Low power consumption: Designed to minimize power usage, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.

Package

The M25P20-VMN3PB comes in a small form factor package, commonly known as an 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package.

Essence

The essence of the M25P20-VMN3PB is its ability to provide reliable and non-volatile storage for electronic devices, enabling efficient data storage and retrieval.

Packaging/Quantity

This product is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with each reel or tube containing a specific quantity of M25P20-VMN3PB chips. The exact quantity may vary depending on the manufacturer's specifications.

Specifications

• Memory Capacity: 2 Megabits (256 Kilobytes)
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V - 3.6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Data Retention: Up to 20 years
• Erase/Program Cycles: 100,000 cycles

Detailed Pin Configuration

The M25P20-VMN3PB has the following pin configuration:

1. Chip Select (/CS)
2. Serial Clock (SCLK)
3. Serial Data Input (SI)
4. Serial Data Output (SO)
5. Write Protect (/WP)
6. Hold (/HOLD)
7. Ground (GND)
8. Power Supply (VCC)

Functional Features

• High-speed read and write operations
• Sector erase and byte/page program operations
• Software and hardware write protection options
• Deep power-down mode for ultra-low power consumption
• Fast power-up operation for quick access to data

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Non-volatile memory ensures data retention even during power loss.
• Compact package size allows for easy integration into various electronic devices.
• High-speed data transfer rates enable efficient data access.
• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices.

Disadvantages

• Limited storage capacity compared to other flash memory options.
• Relatively lower endurance with a limited number of erase/program cycles.

Working Principles

The M25P20-VMN3PB utilizes the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) protocol to communicate with the host device. It stores data in non-volatile memory cells, which retain information even when power is turned off. The SPI interface enables fast and reliable data transfer between the host device and the flash memory chip.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The M25P20-VMN3PB is widely used in various electronic devices and applications, including but not limited to: - Consumer electronics: Smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, portable media players. - Automotive systems: Infotainment systems, instrument clusters, navigation systems. - Industrial equipment: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), data loggers, measurement devices. - Communication devices: Routers, modems, network switches.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• M25P40-VMN6TPB: 4 Megabit Serial Flash Memory with similar characteristics and package.
• M25P80-VMN6TPB: 8 Megabit Serial Flash Memory with similar characteristics and package.
• M25P16-VMN6TPB: 16 Megabit Serial Flash Memory with similar characteristics and package.

These alternative models offer higher storage capacities while maintaining compatibility with the M25P20-VMN3PB in terms of pin configuration and functional features.

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