S99GL064AU

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics:
  • High storage capacity
  • Fast read and write speeds
  • Low power consumption
• Package: Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC)
• Essence: Flash memory chip
• Packaging/Quantity: Individually packaged, quantity varies depending on supplier

Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 64 Megabits (8 Megabytes)
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Data Retention: Up to 20 years
• Erase/Program Cycles: Up to 100,000 cycles

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. Chip Select (/CS)
2. Serial Clock (SCK)
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 data transfer using SPI interface
• Sector-based erasure and programming
• Hardware and software write protection options
• Low-power standby mode for power-saving operation
• Automatic sleep mode to reduce power consumption during idle periods

Advantages

• Large storage capacity for storing data
• Fast read and write speeds for efficient data access
• Low power consumption for extended battery life in portable devices
• Compact SOIC package for space-constrained applications
• Reliable data retention and endurance with high erase/program cycles

Disadvantages

• Limited storage capacity compared to other memory technologies
• Relatively higher cost per unit compared to traditional non-volatile memories
• Requires additional circuitry for interfacing with other components

Working Principles

S99GL064AU is a flash memory chip that utilizes the SPI interface for communication with a microcontroller or other devices. It stores data in non-volatile memory cells, which retain information even when power is removed. The chip supports sector-based erasure and programming, allowing specific portions of memory to be modified without affecting others. It also offers hardware and software write protection options to prevent accidental data modification.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Consumer Electronics: Used in digital cameras, smartphones, tablets, and portable media players for data storage.
• Automotive: Employed in infotainment systems, navigation units, and engine control modules for storing critical information.
• Industrial Automation: Utilized in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and data loggers for data storage and retrieval.
• Medical Devices: Integrated into medical equipment such as patient monitors, ultrasound machines, and diagnostic devices for storing patient data.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. S25FL064L - Similar flash memory chip with higher operating temperature range (-40°C to +105°C).
2. MX25L6406E - Flash memory chip with similar specifications and package type.
3. AT25SF641 - Serial flash memory chip with comparable features and performance.

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