Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Memory IC Type | Temperature Grade | No. of Terminals | Package Code | Package Shape | Package Body Material | Surface Mount | No. of Functions | Technology | Screening Level | Terminal Form | Parallel or Serial | Operating Mode | Sector Size (Words) | Maximum Supply Current | No. of Words | Input/Output Type | Nominal Supply Voltage / Vsup (V) | Mixed Memory Type | Toggle Bit | Power Supplies (V) | Memory Width | Package Style (Meter) | Package Equivalence Code | Alternate Memory Width | Sub-Category | Minimum Data Retention Time | Terminal Pitch | Maximum Operating Temperature | Reverse Pinout | Output Characteristics | Organization | No. of Words Code | Minimum Operating Temperature | No. of Sectors/Size | Command User Interface | Terminal Finish | Ready or Busy | Terminal Position | No. of Ports | Write Protection | JESD-30 Code | Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | Maximum Supply Voltage (Vsup) | Maximum Seated Height | Endurance | Maximum Clock Frequency (fCLK) | Width | Qualification | Maximum Write Cycle Time (tWC) | Serial Bus Type | Boot Block | Memory Density | Minimum Supply Voltage (Vsup) | Additional Features | Page Size (words) | JESD-609 Code | Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) | Peak Reflow Temperature (C) | Type | Maximum Standby Current | Length | Common Flash Interface | Maximum Access Time | Programming Voltage (V) | Data Polling |
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Renesas Electronics |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
134217728 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
128MX16 |
128M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
R-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
2147483648 bit |
3.135 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
250 ns |
3.3 |
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Renesas Electronics |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
47185920 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
16 |
60 Cel |
45MX8 |
45M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.45 V |
Not Qualified |
377487360 bit |
3.15 V |
USER SELECTABLE 5V VCC |
NOR TYPE |
250 ns |
3 |
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Renesas Electronics |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
31457280 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
16 |
60 Cel |
30MX8 |
30M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.45 V |
Not Qualified |
251658240 bit |
3.15 V |
USER SELECTABLE 5V VCC |
NOR TYPE |
250 ns |
3 |
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|
Renesas Electronics |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
134217728 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
128MX16 |
128M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
2147483648 bit |
3.135 V |
AND TYPE |
250 ns |
3.3 |
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Renesas Electronics |
FLASH |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
DIE |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
NO LEAD |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
469762048 words |
3.3 |
8 |
UNCASED CHIP |
60 Cel |
448MX8 |
448M |
0 Cel |
UPPER |
R-XUUC-N50 |
3.45 V |
5 mm |
36.4 mm |
Not Qualified |
3758096384 bit |
3.15 V |
ALSO AVAILABLE 5V NOM SUPPLY, ACTUAL SUB GROUP IS FL3.3 CAR |
NOR TYPE |
42.8 mm |
250 ns |
3.3 |
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Renesas Electronics |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
268435456 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
256MX16 |
256M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
R-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
4294967296 bit |
3.135 V |
ALSO OPERATES AT 5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
250 ns |
3.3 |
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Renesas Electronics |
FLASH CARD |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
UNSPECIFIED |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
Not Qualified |
3.3 |
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Renesas Electronics |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
DIE |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
NO LEAD |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
469762048 words |
3.3 |
8 |
UNCASED CHIP |
60 Cel |
448MX8 |
448M |
0 Cel |
UPPER |
R-XUUC-N50 |
3.45 V |
5 mm |
36.4 mm |
Not Qualified |
3758096384 bit |
3.15 V |
ALSO AVAILABLE 5V SUPPLY NOM |
NOR TYPE |
42.8 mm |
250 ns |
3.3 |
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Renesas Electronics |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
16777216 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
16MX16 |
16M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
R-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
268435456 bit |
3.135 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOR TYPE |
250 ns |
3.3 |
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Renesas Electronics |
FLASH CARD |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
UNSPECIFIED |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
Not Qualified |
3.3 |
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Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
2097152 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
2MX16 |
2M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
33554432 bit |
3.135 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3.3 |
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Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
4194304 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
4MX8 |
4M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
33554432 bit |
3 V |
ALSO BE OPERATED WITH 4.5-5.5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
15728640 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
15MX8 |
15M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
125829120 bit |
3 V |
CAN ALSO BE OPERATED FROM 4.5 TO 5.5 VOLTS |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
10485760 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
10MX8 |
10M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
83886080 bit |
3 V |
CAN ALSO BE OPERATED FROM 4.5 TO 5.5 VOLTS |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
10485760 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
10MX8 |
10M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
83886080 bit |
3 V |
ALSO WORKS WITH 5V VCC |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
INDUSTRIAL |
50 |
DIE |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
NO LEAD |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
1073741824 words |
3.3 |
8 |
UNCASED CHIP |
85 Cel |
1GX8 |
1G |
-40 Cel |
UPPER |
R-XUUC-N50 |
3.63 V |
4.1 mm |
36.4 mm |
8589934592 bit |
2.97 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOR TYPE |
42.8 mm |
3.3 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
8388608 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
8MX16 |
8M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
134217728 bit |
3.135 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3.3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
8388608 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
8MX8 |
8M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
67108864 bit |
3 V |
ALSO BE OPERATED WITH 4.5-5.5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
4194304 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
4MX8 |
4M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
33554432 bit |
3 V |
CAN ALSO BE OPERATED FROM 4.5 TO 5.5 VOLTS |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
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|
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
INDUSTRIAL |
50 |
DIE |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
NO LEAD |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
8589934592 words |
3.3 |
8 |
UNCASED CHIP |
85 Cel |
8GX8 |
8G |
-40 Cel |
UPPER |
R-XUUC-N50 |
3.63 V |
4.1 mm |
36.4 mm |
68719476736 bit |
2.97 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOR TYPE |
42.8 mm |
3.3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
41943040 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
40MX8 |
40M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
335544320 bit |
3 V |
ALSO WORKS WITH 5V VCC |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
4194304 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
4MX16 |
4M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
67108864 bit |
3.135 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3.3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
15728640 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
15MX8 |
15M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
125829120 bit |
3 V |
ALSO BE OPERATED WITH 4.5-5.5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
20971520 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
20MX8 |
20M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
167772160 bit |
3 V |
ALSO WORKS WITH 5V VCC |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
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|
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
INDUSTRIAL |
50 |
DIE |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
NO LEAD |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
1073741824 words |
3.3 |
8 |
UNCASED CHIP |
85 Cel |
1GX8 |
1G |
-40 Cel |
UPPER |
R-XUUC-N50 |
3.63 V |
4.1 mm |
36.4 mm |
8589934592 bit |
2.97 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
42.8 mm |
3.3 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
2097152 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
2MX16 |
2M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
33554432 bit |
3.135 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3.3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
INDUSTRIAL |
50 |
DIE |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
NO LEAD |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
8589934592 words |
3.3 |
8 |
UNCASED CHIP |
85 Cel |
8GX8 |
8G |
-40 Cel |
UPPER |
R-XUUC-N50 |
3.63 V |
4.1 mm |
36.4 mm |
68719476736 bit |
2.97 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOR TYPE |
42.8 mm |
3.3 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
10485760 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
10MX8 |
10M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
83886080 bit |
3 V |
ALSO BE OPERATED WITH 4.5-5.5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
33554432 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
32MX16 |
32M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
536870912 bit |
3.135 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3.3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
5242880 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
5MX16 |
5M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
83886080 bit |
3.135 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3.3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
16777216 words |
3.3 |
16 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
16MX16 |
16M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.465 V |
Not Qualified |
268435456 bit |
3.135 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOR TYPE |
3.3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
INDUSTRIAL |
50 |
DIE |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
NO LEAD |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
134217728 words |
3.3 |
8 |
UNCASED CHIP |
85 Cel |
128MX8 |
128M |
-40 Cel |
UPPER |
R-XUUC-N50 |
3.63 V |
4.1 mm |
36.4 mm |
1073741824 bit |
2.97 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOR TYPE |
42.8 mm |
3.3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
INDUSTRIAL |
50 |
DIE |
RECTANGULAR |
UNSPECIFIED |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
NO LEAD |
PARALLEL |
ASYNCHRONOUS |
134217728 words |
3.3 |
8 |
UNCASED CHIP |
85 Cel |
128MX8 |
128M |
-40 Cel |
UPPER |
R-XUUC-N50 |
3.63 V |
4.1 mm |
36.4 mm |
1073741824 bit |
2.97 V |
CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOR TYPE |
42.8 mm |
3.3 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
8388608 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
8MX8 |
8M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
67108864 bit |
3 V |
CAN ALSO BE OPERATED FROM 4.5 TO 5.5 VOLTS |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micron Technology |
FLASH CARD |
COMMERCIAL |
50 |
UNSPECIFIED |
UNSPECIFIED |
NO |
1 |
CMOS |
UNSPECIFIED |
PARALLEL |
83886080 words |
3.3 |
8 |
MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY |
60 Cel |
80MX8 |
80M |
0 Cel |
UNSPECIFIED |
X-XXMA-X50 |
3.6 V |
Not Qualified |
671088640 bit |
3 V |
ALSO WORKS WITH 5V VCC |
NOR TYPE |
3 |
Flash memory is a type of non-volatile computer memory that is commonly used in digital devices such as USB drives, solid-state drives, and digital cameras. It is a type of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) that allows data to be erased and reprogrammed in blocks instead of one byte at a time. Flash memory uses a floating gate transistor to store data, which allows it to retain information even when the power is turned off.
Flash memory is widely used in digital devices because of its high capacity, small size, and fast access times. It is also more durable than other types of memory, such as hard disk drives, because it has no moving parts. This makes it ideal for use in portable devices that may be subject to physical shock or vibration.
There are two types of flash memory: NOR flash and NAND flash. NOR flash is faster than NAND flash, but it has lower density and higher cost per bit. NOR flash is typically used for code storage, such as firmware or boot code, because it provides faster access times. NAND flash has higher density and lower cost per bit, which makes it ideal for data storage applications.
Flash memory has a limited lifespan, as it can only be erased and reprogrammed a limited number of times. This is because the process of erasing and reprogramming the memory causes wear and tear on the floating gate transistor. However, modern flash memory devices have a sophisticated wear-leveling algorithm that distributes writes evenly across the memory, which extends the lifespan of the device.