Product Overview
The MX25L1606EM2I-12G from Macronix is a 16 Mbit (2 MB) serial NOR flash memory with standard SPI and dual-output SPI interfaces, operating at 86 MHz clock frequency with 2.7 V to 3.6 V supply in an 8-pin SOIC package.
Key Specifications
| Type | Serial NOR Flash Memory |
| Density | 16 Mbit (2 MB) |
| Interface | SPI (Standard x1 / Dual Output x2) |
| Max Clock Frequency | 86 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Organization | 8M x 2 (dual) / 16M x 1 (single) |
| Sector Size | 4 KB |
| Block Size | 64 KB |
| Page Size | 256 bytes |
| Page Program Time | 3 ms (typical) |
| Sector Erase Time | 200 ms (typical) |
| Block Erase Time | 2 s (typical 64KB) |
| Endurance | 100,000 program/erase cycles |
| Data Retention | 20 years |
| Standby Current | 25 µA (typical) |
| Package | SOIC-8 (208 mil / 5.3 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Features
- Standard SPI and Dual Output SPI modes
- 86 MHz clock frequency
- 4 KB sectors and 64 KB blocks for flexible erase
- Secured OTP area and unique ID
- Hardware write protection and software write protection
Applications
- Embedded system firmware storage
- Bios/boot code storage in computing devices
- Data logging in industrial equipment
- Consumer electronics configuration storage
- Networking equipment and set-top boxes