AT26DF161A-SU

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics: High-speed, Serial Flash Memory
• Package: 8-pin Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC)
• Essence: Reliable and efficient storage solution
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 16 Megabits (2 Megabytes)
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Data Retention: More than 20 years
• Program/Erase Cycles: 100,000 cycles

Pin Configuration

The AT26DF161A-SU has the following 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. VCC (Power Supply)
8. Ground (GND)

Functional Features

• High-speed data transfer rate up to 66 MHz
• Flexible erase capability: sector or chip erase
• Low power consumption during active and standby modes
• Hardware and software protection features for data security
• Efficient programming algorithms for fast write operations
• Automatic page write and erase functions for ease of use

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed data transfer allows for quick access to stored information - Flexible erase capability provides options for efficient memory management - Low power consumption helps conserve energy - Protection features enhance data security - Efficient programming algorithms enable fast write operations

Disadvantages: - Limited memory size compared to larger capacity flash memories - Relatively small package size may limit compatibility with certain systems

Working Principles

The AT26DF161A-SU is based on the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) protocol. It utilizes a combination of clock and data signals to transfer information between the IC and the host system. The memory cells within the IC store data in a non-volatile manner, ensuring that the stored information is retained even when power is removed.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The AT26DF161A-SU is widely used in various applications, including but not limited to:

1. Consumer Electronics: Used for firmware storage in devices such as set-top boxes, digital cameras, and portable media players.
2. Automotive: Utilized for storing critical data in automotive systems like infotainment systems, instrument clusters, and navigation systems.
3. Industrial Automation: Employed in industrial control systems, robotics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for data storage and firmware updates.
4. Communication Systems: Integrated into networking equipment, routers, and switches for storing configuration data and firmware.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AT25SF041-SSHD-T: 4 Megabit SPI Flash Memory, 8-pin SOIC package.
2. MX25L12835FZNI-10G: 128 Megabit SPI Flash Memory, 8-pin SOIC package.
3. S25FL512SAGMFI011: 512 Megabit SPI Flash Memory, 8-pin SOIC package.

These alternative models offer different memory sizes and features, providing options for various application requirements.

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