Serial Flash Device is offered in 128 Mbit density.
Press Release Summary:
Intended for code storage applications, M25P128 is built using 2-bits-per-cell Flash technology and comes in RoHS-compliant 8 x 6 mm MLP8 or S016 packages. Memory provides 64 sectors of 2 Mbit, data retention is rated at 20+ years, and device guarantees 10,000+ erase/program cycles per sector. With 50 MHz clock frequency, product uses 4-wire, SPI-compatible serial interface. Software features include bulk erase and sector erase functions as well as write protection.
Original Press Release:
STMicroelectronics is First to Introduce High-Performance 128-Mbit Serial Flash Device
2-Bit-Per-Cell Technology From the World Leader In Serial Flash Boosts High-Density Code Storage Family, Saving Board Space and Reducing Production Costs
GENEVA, Feb. 21 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) -- the world's leading supplier of serial Flash memory* -- today announced a new 128-Mbit Serial Flash device, the M25P128, which is intended principally for code storage in a broad range of high performance, cost sensitive, computer and consumer applications. This 128-Mbit product complements ST's existing code storage portfolio (from 512 Kbits to 64 Mbits) and is the first serial Flash device in the market in this density.
The M25P128 is built using ST's proven leading-edge 2-bits-per-cell Flash technology, which stores two bits of information in each memory cell to double the density compared to traditional production technologies, and enables the delivery of a cost-effective and highly reliable product. It is well suited for a wide range of applications including printers, mobile devices, games cartridges, server and PC BIOS, PC peripherals, graphics cards, hard disk drives, CD and DVD players and recorders, PDAs, networking equipment, electronic dictionaries, digital cameras and modems.
The memory provides 64 sectors of 2 Mbit, delivering compatibility with other serial Flash products. Designers can take advantage of its fast 50MHz clock frequency and high memory density to deliver cutting edge performance to their customers in applications like high speed servers and printers.
The use of a high speed serial interface rather than a parallel memory bus makes dramatic savings in board space and costs through the reduced number of signals in the 4-wire SPI compatible interface, and the reduced size of the die which allows smaller packages to be used compared to standard flash products. In addition the system's CPU or ASIC can also have a lower pin count.
The M25P128 is available in the industry's smallest standard package for such memory density -- the 8x6mm MLP8 package -- as well as in S016; both use ST's ECOPACK Pb-free technology for RoHS-compliance (the EU's Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substances Directive).
Operating over a supply voltage range of 2.7V to 3.6V, the M25P128 is specified for the -40 to +85 degrees C operating temperature range. Data retention is over 20 years, and the device guarantees more than 10,000 Erase/Program cycles per sector. Software features include both bulk erase and sector erase, flexible Page Program instructions, write protection, and a JEDEC standard 16-bit electronic signature to allow easy device identification.
With densities now ranging from 512 Kbit to 128 Mbit, ST's Serial Flash family delivers reliable solutions for storing embedded program code and parameters in low-pin-count and small-footprint packages.
Further information on the Serial Flash range, including VHDL and Verilog models, is available at st.com/serialflash. Programming support for the family is widely available.
Samples of the M25P128 are available now, with volume production planned for the first quarter of 2006. US pricing is approximately $4.20 in volume.
This press release is also available at http://st.com/stonline/stappl/press/news/year2006/p2006.htm
... with links to further information on the M25P128.
About ST's Memory Product Group (MPG)
STMicroelectronics offers the industry's widest range of semiconductor storage solutions for leading applications. The Company is a major supplier of non-volatile memories, including NOR and NAND Flash, EPROM/EEPROM, and Serial Flash. ST's memory product portfolio also features a wide array of RFID ICs, as well as the most complete range of secure microcontrollers and System-on-Chip solutions for all major Smartcard application segments.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2005, the Company's net revenues were $8.88 billion and net earnings were $266 million. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com/.
* Web-Feet Research, Inc. Report: CS700MS-25, February 2005: "2004 Non-Volatile Memory Market Shares by Vendor"
CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-212-821-8959, michael.markowitz@st.com
