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MX25L4006EM2I-12G

MX25L4006EM2I-12G

Macronix
4 Mbit SPI NOR flash from a major vendor; common drop-in alternative for small external storage needs.
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Overview

The MX25L4006EM2I-12G is a 4 Mbit (512K x 8) CMOS Serial Flash memory device utilizing the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). It operates on a supply voltage range of 2.7V to 3.6V and supports clock frequencies up to 86 MHz for high-speed data retrieval. This NOR flash is designed for low-power applications, featuring a deep power-down mode and automatic erase/program algorithms.

Why Choose This Part

The device offers very low power consumption, drawing only 15uA in standby and 12mA at maximum operating frequency. It features hardware-based block lock protection and a Hold function for managing SPI bus contention without resetting the device. Its support for JEDEC 2-byte Device ID and Serial Flash Discoverable Parameters (SFDP) ensures compatibility with standard flash drivers.

Applications

Microcontroller Boot Code
Storing executable bootloader code for small MCUs that lack sufficient internal flash memory.
Configuration Storage
Saving user settings, calibration data, or FPGA bitstreams in embedded systems.
Event Logging
Recording system logs and sensor data in low-power industrial or consumer devices.
Firmware Updates
Acting as a secondary memory bank for Over-the-Air (OTA) update images before internal application.

Key Specifications

Technology FLASH - NOR
Memory Size 4Mbit
Memory Type Non-Volatile
Memory Format FLASH
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 8-SOIC (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
Clock Frequency 86 MHz
Memory Interface SPI
Voltage - Supply 2.7V ~ 3.6V
Memory Organization 512K x 8
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 8-SOP
Write Cycle Time - Word, Page 50us, 3ms

Getting Started

To integrate this flash, connect it to an MCU SPI port using Mode 0 or Mode 3. Engineers can use standard JEDEC-compliant SPI flash libraries to perform sector erases and page programming. For hardware prototyping, ensure the 8-SOIC footprint matches the 5.30mm (209 mil) width specification.

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