Serial NOR Flash

Introducing Winbond's Serial NOR Flash products under the SpiFlash® series, which include the W25X and W25Q families. These cutting-edge memory solutions offer outstanding performance with their popular Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and a wide range of densities spanning from 512K-bit to 512M-bit. They also feature smaller erasable sectors, making them a top choice for various applications. The W25X family takes data transfer to the next level with Dual-SPI support, accelerating standard SPI clock rates twofold. For an even higher boost in performance, the W25Q family serves as a superset of the W25X family by incorporating Dual-I/O and Quad-I/O SPI capabilities. These advancements allow for clock rates up to 104MHz, resulting in an equivalent of 416MHz (50M-Byte/S transfer rate) when using Quad-SPI. This exceptional performance is over four times faster than ordinary Serial Flash and even surpasses asynchronous Parallel Flash memories while employing fewer pins and saving valuable space. These faster transfer rates empower controllers to execute code using Execute in Place methods (XIP) directly from the SPI interface or to further enhance boot time by shadowing code to RAM. Some SpiFlash® devices also include the innovative Quad Peripheral Interface (QPI), which supports true Quad Commands for elevated XIP performance and simplified controller circuitry. Moreover, new ultra-small form factor packages have been developed, making them ideal for space-constrained mobile and handheld applications. Winbond offers a variety of temperature ranges for various industrial, automotive, and mobile requirements. With the evolution of cars into sophisticated electronic devices, digital displays, real-time 2D/3D image rendering, and advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) are becoming more prevalent. SpiFlash® memories cater to these demands with small packages for space-limited systems and high-density options for more advanced applications. Furthermore, Winbond's SPI NOR Flash safeguards boot code and other critical data, ensuring reliable performance in a world that increasingly relies on cutting-edge technology. As the market leader in unit sales and revenue, Winbond's TS16949 certified and AEC-Q100 qualified memories consistently deliver excellent solutions to support various automotive and industrial applications.