SST26VF016BA-104I/UB

Product Overview

Category

The SST26VF016BA-104I/UB belongs to the category of non-volatile memory devices.

Use

This product is primarily used for data storage in various electronic devices, such as microcontrollers, embedded systems, and consumer electronics.

Characteristics

• Non-volatile: The SST26VF016BA-104I/UB retains stored data even when power is removed.
• High capacity: It offers a storage capacity of 16 megabits (2 megabytes).
• Fast operation: The device provides high-speed read and write operations.
• Low power consumption: It is designed to minimize power usage, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Wide temperature range: The SST26VF016BA-104I/UB can operate reliably in a wide temperature range, from -40°C to +85°C.

Package and Quantity

The SST26VF016BA-104I/UB is available in a compact 8-pin SOIC package. It is typically sold in reels containing a quantity of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Memory capacity: 16 megabits (2 megabytes)
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Operating voltage: 2.7V to 3.6V
• Maximum clock frequency: 104 MHz
• Erase/Program cycles: 100,000 minimum
• Data retention: 20 years minimum

Pin Configuration

The SST26VF016BA-104I/UB 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

• Fast read and write operations: The SST26VF016BA-104I/UB offers high-speed data transfer, enabling efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Sector erase capability: It allows for erasing specific sectors of the memory, facilitating flexible data management.
• Software protection features: The device supports various software-based protection mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access or modification of stored data.
• Low power consumption: The SST26VF016BA-104I/UB is designed to minimize power usage, extending battery life in portable devices.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High storage capacity
• Fast operation
• Wide temperature range
• Low power consumption
• Flexible sector erase capability

Disadvantages

• Limited erase/program cycles (100,000 minimum)
• Relatively small package size

Working Principles

The SST26VF016BA-104I/UB utilizes flash memory technology to store data. It employs a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for communication with the host device. When data needs to be stored, it is sent to the device through the SPI interface and programmed into the flash memory cells. During read operations, the stored data is retrieved from the memory cells and transmitted back to the host device.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SST26VF016BA-104I/UB finds applications in various fields, including: 1. Microcontrollers: Used for program storage in microcontroller-based systems. 2. Embedded systems: Provides non-volatile storage for firmware and configuration data in embedded systems. 3. Consumer electronics: Used in devices such as smart TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles for data storage and firmware updates.

Alternative Models

1. SST25VF032B-80-4I-S2AF - 32 megabit (4 megabyte) capacity, 80 MHz clock frequency, 4KB sector size.
2. MX25L12835FZNI-10G - 128 megabit (16 megabyte) capacity, 104 MHz clock frequency, 64KB sector size.
3. W25Q256JVSIQ - 256 megabit (32 megabyte) capacity, 104 MHz clock frequency, 4KB sector size.

These alternative models offer different capacities and sector sizes to cater to diverse application requirements.

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