CY14MB256J1-SXIT

Product Overview

• Category: Memory IC
• Use: Non-volatile memory for data storage
• Characteristics: High density, low power consumption, fast access time
• Package: 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Serial NOR Flash memory
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel packaging, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 256 Megabits (32 Megabytes)
• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V - 3.6V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Data Retention: Up to 20 years
• Program/Erase Cycles: 100,000 cycles

Detailed Pin Configuration

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

Functional Features

• High-speed data transfer with SPI interface
• Sector erase and byte programming operations
• Software and hardware write protection options
• Low power consumption in standby mode
• Flexible architecture for easy integration into various systems

Advantages

• High memory density allows for storing large amounts of data
• Fast access time enables quick retrieval of information
• Low power consumption prolongs battery life in portable devices
• Wide operating temperature range ensures reliability in harsh environments
• Versatile interface facilitates seamless communication with other components

Disadvantages

• Limited program/erase cycles may restrict the lifespan of the memory
• Relatively small package size may limit compatibility with certain designs
• Lack of built-in security features may require additional measures for data protection

Working Principles

CY14MB256J1-SXIT is a serial NOR Flash memory that utilizes the SPI interface to communicate with a microcontroller or other devices. It stores data in non-volatile memory cells, which retain information even when power is removed. The memory can be accessed and modified through specific commands sent via the SPI bus.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Embedded systems: Used for firmware storage in microcontrollers, IoT devices, and industrial equipment.
• Automotive electronics: Employed for storing system software, configuration data, and event logs.
• Consumer electronics: Utilized in smartphones, tablets, and digital cameras for data storage and firmware updates.
• Networking equipment: Used for boot code storage in routers, switches, and network appliances.
• Medical devices: Employed for storing patient data, device configurations, and software updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• CY14B101P-SFXI: 1 Megabit (128 Kilobytes) Serial NOR Flash memory
• CY14B256LA-SFXI: 256 Megabit (32 Megabytes) Serial NOR Flash memory with extended temperature range
• CY14B064L-SFXI: 64 Megabit (8 Megabytes) Serial NOR Flash memory with low voltage operation

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