GD25LF16EEEGR

Memory IC Overview

The GD25LF16EEEGR is a 16M-bit (2048K-byte) Serial Flash memory device manufactured by GigaDevice. It supports Standard, Dual, Quad SPI, QPI, and DTR Quad I/O interfaces with a maximum clock frequency of 166MHz for fast read operations. The device operates on a single power supply voltage ranging from 1.65V to 2.0V. It features uniform sector architecture with 4K-byte sectors and 32/64K-byte blocks. Key electrical characteristics include a typical standby current of 10μA and deep power-down current of 0.2μA. The memory organization consists of 2M pages of 256 bytes each.

Memory IC Feature Summary

• Supports multiple interface modes including Standard SPI, Dual SPI, Quad SPI, QPI, and DTR Quad I/O for flexible data transfer rates.
• Provides advanced security features such as 128-bit Unique ID, Serial Flash Discoverable Parameters (SFDP), and software write protection via Block Protect bits.
• Features low power consumption with typical standby current of 10μA and deep power-down current of 0.2μA.
• Ensures high endurance with minimum 100,000 program/erase cycles and 20-year data retention.

Memory IC Applications

• Embedded systems requiring non-volatile code storage
• Consumer electronics devices needing compact flash memory
• Industrial control systems utilizing execute-in-place capabilities

Memory IC Procurement Notes

Verify the specific package variant (USON-8 or SOP-8) matches your PCB footprint requirements. Confirm the voltage range (1.65V-2.0V) aligns with your system's power supply design. Ensure compatibility with your microcontroller's SPI controller for supported modes like DTR or QPI. Check for any specific ordering suffixes that might indicate temperature grades or tape/reel specifications not covered in this general datasheet.

Memory IC Selection Notes

Select this component when a small form factor and low voltage operation are critical. The USON-8 package offers a compact solution for space-constrained designs. Consider the DTR Quad I/O mode if maximum data throughput is required for boot code execution. Verify that the host system can support the necessary command sets for QPI and DTR modes if these high-speed features are utilized.

Memory IC Part Context

The GD25LF16E series is part of GigaDevice's uniform sector serial flash family. This specific model provides 16M-bit capacity suitable for storing firmware and configuration data. The 'EEEGR' suffix typically denotes the USON-8 package variant with green molding compound and lead-free finish, though exact suffix definitions should be confirmed in the ordering information section of the full datasheet.

Memory IC Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the same family include other GD25LF16 variants with different package options (e.g., SOP-8). Cross-family comparisons should consider capacity, voltage range, and interface speed. Always verify pinout compatibility and electrical characteristics before substituting.