Serial Flash Memory consumes 1.8 V power.
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Available in 8-64 MB, MX25U Series MXSMIO(TM) Serial Flash Memory operates at up to 104 MHz of each I/O in 4-I/O mode. It enables applications to shadow code to cache as Store and Download and also supports execute-in-place capability with Quad Peripheral Interface mode to execute code directly from Flash memory. Data throughput runs up to 416 Mbps and product supports write suspend/resume feature for portable devices. Unit is available in 6 x 5 mm 8-contact WSON or 8-lead SOP package.
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Macronix Releases World's Highest Performance Low-Voltage 4-I/O MXSMIO(TM) Serial Flash Memory
New MX25U Series MXSMIO(TM) Serial Flash Provides Highest XIP and SnD Performance in the Industry
HSINCHU, Taiwan - Macronix International Co., Ltd., the number one provider of Serial Flash, announced the industry's highest performance 1.8V 4-I/O MXSMIO(TM) (Serial Multi I/O) Serial Flash memory. Operating at speeds up to 104MHz of each I/O in 4-I/O mode, the new MX25U family 8Mb-64Mb enables applications not only to shadow code to cache as SnD (Store and Download) with the performance exceeding the Parallel Flash memory, but also supports execute-in-place (XIP) capability with enhanced Quad Peripheral Interface mode to execute the code directly from the Flash memory. With the advantage of high performance Serial Flash, users may enjoy the lower pin count and PCB saving together with the better throughput compared with Parallel Flash memory.
The low driving voltage and leading performance MX25U Series is suitable for mobile phones, DECT phones, Bluetooth, GPS and other portable devices and as well as power consumption concerned embedded applications.
"The NOR Flash memory trend in portable and mobile phone industry has changing from Parallel to Serial interface," said F.L. Ni, vice president of Macronix. "In particular, the design of ultra low-cost mobile handsets made the most use of the low pin count, 4-I/O advantages of Serial Flash to reduce total system cost. And Macronix, as the Serial Flash market leader and IDM company, takes the lead in providing our customers MX25U family with highest product performance, full portfolio, and stable availability."
With the data throughput running up to 416Mbps, the MX25U Series runs at the performance even exceeding that of a page-mode Parallel Flash. The device also provides the 8/16/32/64-byte length wrap-around mode that enables users to execute directly from the Flash memory without cache buffers.
In addition to the high read performance, the MX25U product series also supports write suspend/ resume feature to facilitate the usage in mobile applications. It is fabricated by Macronix's new 1.8V floating gate technology, providing low power consumption, and 100K endurance cycles.
All MX25U Series Quad Peripheral Interface devices are available in industrial temperature range and offered in an 8-contact WSON (6mm x 5mm) or 8-lead SOP (200 mil) package. Samples of the 32Mb 1.8V MXSMIO Serial Flash are available now and mass production will begin in the first quarter of 2010. The 64Mb sample will also be offered in January and 16Mb/8Mb densities will be available in March.
About Macronix International Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1989, Macronix International Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of innovative Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) solutions. Macronix is the largest worldwide manufacturer of ROM products, and also provides a wide range of Parallel and Serial NOR Flash products across various densities. These products are used in vast range of consumer, computing, communications & networking, and industrial applications.
For more information, please visit the Company web site at http://www.macronix.com/.
Media Contacts:
Headquarters(Taiwan)
Michelle Chang
Department Manager
Corporate Communication Office
Macronix International Co., LTD.
TEL: +886-3-578-6688 ext. 71233
FAX: +886-3-666-3169
Email: michellechang@mxic.com.tw
Americas
Salman Rashid
Senior Marketing Director
Macronix America, Inc.
TEL: +1-408-941-6264
FAX: +1-408-893-1777
Email: salmanrashid@macronix.com
Europe
Jeff Doong
Product Marketing Manager
Macronix Europe, N.V.
TEL: +32-2-456-80-20 ext. 23
FAX: +32-2-456-80-21
Email: jeffdoong@mxic.com.tw
Japan
Nobufumi Fujii
Marketing Senior Manager
Japan Branch
Macronix Asia Limited
TEL: +81-44-246-9100
FAX: +81-44-246-9105
Email: fujii@mxic.co.jp
Source: Macronix International Co., Ltd.
Web site: http://www.macronix.com/
