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MX25UM51245G 512Mbit Serial NOR Flash

MX25UM51245G 512Mbit Serial NOR Flash

MPN: MX25UM51245GXDR00-T
Macronix
NOR Flash Serial NOR 1.8V 512Mbit x8 I/O BGA-24 Automotive +105C
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Overview

The MX25UM51245GXDR00-T is a Macronix serial NOR flash memory device with a 1.8 V interface and 512 Mbit capacity. It uses x8 I/O and a BGA-24 package, making it suitable for compact designs that need high-density nonvolatile storage. The automotive grade +105 C rating makes it a fit for demanding embedded systems.

Why Choose This Part

This part combines a relatively large serial NOR capacity with a simple x8 serial interface, which can reduce PCB area and pin count compared with parallel flash. The 1.8 V supply helps match modern low-voltage processors and SoCs. Its automotive temperature rating also makes it more suitable for harsh embedded environments than consumer-grade flash.

Applications

Boot code storage
Stores bootloaders, firmware images, and recovery code for embedded processors.
Application firmware
Provides nonvolatile storage for main application code in space-constrained systems.
Industrial control
Useful for controllers that need reliable code storage across power cycles and elevated temperatures.
Automotive electronics
Fits automotive modules that require serial NOR flash with an automotive temperature grade.
Edge devices
Can hold program images, calibration data, or lookup tables in connected embedded systems.

Getting Started

Use it with a host MCU, application processor, or SoC that supports serial NOR flash over SPI or an equivalent memory interface. Confirm the target device supports the required command set, voltage range, and BGA-24 footprint before layout. For firmware bring-up, start with the processor vendor's reference board and bootloader documentation, then verify clocking, read mode, and erase/program timing in your design.

Also Consider

MT25QL512 512Mbit Serial NOR Flash Micron - A similar high-density serial NOR flash option from a major vendor, useful when you want another 512 Mbit class part to compare footprint and interface support.