Product Overview
The FM25L16B-DGTR from Infineon (formerly Ramtron/Cypress) is a 16Kbit (2K x 8) serial F-RAM memory with SPI interface operating up to 20MHz. Offering 100 trillion (10^14) read/write cycles and 151-year data retention at 65°C, it provides NoDelay writes and serves as a drop-in EEPROM replacement. Housed in 8-TDFN (4×4.5mm), it operates from 2.7V to 3.6V.
Key Specifications
| Memory Type | F-RAM (Ferroelectric RAM) |
| Density | 16 Kbit |
| Organization | 2K x 8 |
| Interface | SPI (Mode 0 & 3) |
| Max Clock Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7V ~ 3.6V |
| Write Endurance | 10^14 (100 trillion) read/write cycles |
| Data Retention | 151 years @ 65°C |
| Active Current | 200 μA @ 1MHz |
| Standby Current | 3 μA (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Package | 8-TDFN (4×4.5mm) |
| Part Status | Active |
Features
- 100 trillion (10^14) read/write cycles — 100 million times more than EEPROM
- 151-year data retention at 65°C
- NoDelay writes — no write delay or polling needed
- 20MHz SPI interface compatible with SPI Mode 0 and Mode 3
- Hardware and software write protection with block protect
- Drop-in replacement for serial EEPROM
- Low power: 200μA active, 3μA standby
- RoHS compliant, halogen-free
Applications
- Data logging and frequent-write applications
- Industrial control and automation
- Metering and smart grid
- Automotive systems (non-critical)
- Configuration storage in networking equipment