K4A8G165WG-BCWE - 8Gb DDR4 SDRAM 3200Mbps 1.2V | Samsung
MPN: K4A8G165WG-BCWE ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $44.97 | $44.97 |
| 10 | $42.72 | $427.20 |
| 100 | $40.47 | $4,047.00 |
| 500 | $38.22 | $19,110.00 |
| 1,000 | $35.98 | $35,980.00 |
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K4A8G165WG-BCWE Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM (Volatile DRAM) |
| Memory Size | 8 Gbit |
| Memory Organization | 512M x 16 |
| Interface | Parallel |
| Max Data Rate | 3200 Mbps/pin |
| Clock Cycle Time | 19 ns |
| Supply Voltage | 1.2 V |
| Package | FBGA-96 (BGA-96), surface mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +85C (commercial) |
| Refresh | Auto/self refresh per DDR4 standard |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. |
| Product Status | Active |
| Typical Standby Current | 20 mA (per LCSC listing) |
| Die Generation | Samsung B-die, 8Gb DDR4 x16 |
K4A8G165WG-BCWE fbga-96 (bga-96), surface mount Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for K4A8G165WG-BCWE (fbga-96 (bga-96), surface mount package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for K4A8G165WG-BCWE.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
K4A8G165WG-BCWE is suitable for 6 applications: Desktop PC and Workstation DIMM Main Memory, Embedded SoC Memory Subsystem, Networking Routers and Switches, Industrial Gateways and Edge Computing, Consumer Electronics and Smart TV, Test, Measurement, and FPGA Memory Expansion.
Desktop PC and Workstation DIMM Main Memory
The K4A8G165WG-BCWE's 8Gb density and 3200 Mbps data rate make it a mainstream building block for desktop DDR4 UDIMMs at the PC4-25600 speed class. Soldered eight or sixteen x16 devices per module, a single-rank 8 GB DIMM uses eight of these chips across the 64-bit data bus, delivering 25.6 GB/s peak bandwidth at 1.2V. The x16 organization halves the chip count versus x8 parts for a given bus width, reducing BOM cost on consumer modules. Because the device is commercial-temperature (0C to +85C) rated, it fits typical office and home desktop thermal envelopes where case airflow keeps DIMM surfaces below 85C. Per the Samsung datasheet, standard DDR4 termination and ZQ calibration schemes apply without special firmware.
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Embedded SoC Memory Subsystem
ARM and x86 embedded SoCs with DDR4 controllers pair naturally with the K4A8G165WG-BCWE when designs need 1-2 GB of main memory in a small footprint. A single x16 device provides a 16-bit memory channel at up to 3200 Mbps, giving 3.2 GB/s per chip, and two chips form a 32-bit channel common on industrial ARM compute modules. The 1.2V supply simplifies the PMIC rail design (most embedded PMICs offer a dedicated DDR4 1.2V VDD rail with VTT tracking). Because the part uses the JEDEC DDR4 x16 ball map, reference designs validated on Samsung, Micron, or SK Hynix 8Gb x16 parts can usually second-source directly with a timing-table update in the bootloader or BSP.
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Networking Routers and Switches
Enterprise routers, switches, and NPUs use DDR4 SDRAM as packet-buffer and table memory, and the K4A8G165WG-BCWE's 3200 Mbps rate provides the bandwidth needed to sustain line-rate buffering on 10-25 GbE platforms. Multiple x16 devices are arranged in a wide 64- or 128-bit controller channel; eight chips give 8 GB of buffer memory with 25.6 GB/s aggregate bandwidth. Network chassis environments are typically air-conditioned to 0-45C ambient, keeping junction temperatures within the 85C commercial limit with normal PCB heat spreading. Designers should follow the memory controller vendor's fly-by routing guidelines and length-match CK/CA and DQS groups per the Samsung datasheet electrical section.
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Industrial Gateways and Edge Computing
Indoor industrial gateways, PLCs, and edge-AI boxes use the K4A8G165WG-BCWE where operating environments stay within the 0C to +85C commercial range, such as climate-controlled cabinets and indoor panel mounting. The 1.2V rail keeps DRAM power low (LCSC lists roughly 20 mA typical standby), which matters for fanless edge devices with strict thermal budgets - a single 8Gb device contributes only a few hundred milliwatts of dynamic power at moderate utilization. For unheated outdoor or cold-storage deployments, engineers must instead select the -I extended-temperature variant of the Samsung 8Gb x16 family, since the -BCWE grade is not qualified below 0C.
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Consumer Electronics and Smart TV
Smart TVs, set-top boxes, gaming peripherals, and NAS enclosures routinely need 1-4 GB of DDR4 main memory at commodity cost, and the K4A8G165WG-BCWE fits this role with its high volume availability (over 35,000 units across distributors as of August 2026) and PC4-25600-class bandwidth for 4K video decode and UI rendering. SoC platforms such as Amlogic, Rockchip, and Realtek-based designs with DDR4 x16 controllers can directly address this device; two chips provide 2 GB on a 32-bit bus. The commercial temperature range covers typical living-room conditions, and the 1.2V supply keeps standby power within ENERGY STAR-style idle budgets when combined with controller self-refresh modes.
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Test, Measurement, and FPGA Memory Expansion
High-bandwidth test instruments and FPGA-based data-acquisition systems use DDR4 SDRAM for deep capture buffering, and the K4A8G165WG-BCWE's 3200 Mbps interface matches the memory-controller IP cores shipped with major FPGA families. An x16 DDR4 device on a dedicated memory daughterboard provides 1 GB per chip with 3.2 GB/s streaming bandwidth - enough for sustained multi-gigasample capture replay. DDR4 memory controllers in Xilinx/AMD, Microchip (Microsemi), and Lattice FPGA families include PHY calibration that handles on-die termination and write leveling, so single-rank x16 integration is a well-trodden path. Commercial-temperature rating suits bench instruments; choose the -I grade for field-deployed hardware.
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Engineering reference data for K4A8G165WG-BCWE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | K4A8G165WC-BCWE | K4A8G165WB-BCWE | MT40A512M16LY-062E IT | H5AN8G6NDJR-UHC | NT6AN8T6WBJ1B1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | FBGA-96 (DDR4 x16) | FBGA-96 - same | FBGA-96 - same | E: DDR4 x16 FBGA - JEDEC-compatible | DDR4 x16 FBGA - JEDEC-compatible | DDR4 x16 FBGA - JEDEC-compatible |
| Brand | Samsung Electronics | Samsung Electronics | Samsung Electronics | E: Micron Technology | SK Hynix | Nanya Technology |
| Memory Size | 8 Gbit | 8 Gbit | 8 Gbit | E: 8 Gbit | 8 Gbit | 8 Gbit |
| Organization | 512M x 16 | 512M x 16 | 512M x 16 | E: 512M x 16 | 512M x 16 | 512M x 16 |
| Max Data Rate | 3200 Mbps | 2666 Mbps | 2400 Mbps | E: 2666 Mbps class (-062E) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Supply Voltage | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V | E: 1.2 V | 1.2 V | 1.2 V |
| Temperature Range | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | 0C to +85C | E: [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active | Active | E: [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Highest speed grade in the Samsung 8Gb x16 family (vs K4A8G165WC-BCWE)
- Samsung B-die, widely qualified platform (vs MT40A512M16LY-062E IT:E)
- Trade-off: commercial temperature only (vs K4A8G165WG-BIWE (industrial grade))
Design Notes
DDR4-3200 fly-by topology requires precise length matching: keep CK/CA trace skew within the memory controller's specified window (typically +/-25 ps across the address/command group) and match each DQS pair to its DQ byte group to within +/-10 ps. Route on inner layers with solid reference planes, and use 34-40 ohm series termination on controller-side address/command traces. Samsung datasheet AC timing tables define setup/hold at the DRAM pin, so de-rate for your stackup's propagation delay.
Supply the K4A8G165WG-BCWE at 1.2V with the DDR4 tolerance band (approximately +/-3% per the Samsung datasheet operating range). Use a PMIC with a dedicated DDR4 rail and VTT termination tracking output (e.g., a DDR VTT sink-source LDO at VDD/2 = 0.6V). Estimated: at moderate utilization a single 8Gb x16 device draws on the order of a few hundred milliwatts dynamic; size the VTT rail for the full bus termination current of all devices sharing the bus, not just one chip.
Do not mix speed grades (WB/WC/WG) on the same DRAM bus - the controller must run at the slowest grade, and intermixed dies can cause marginal write-leveling. Verify your controller supports x16 DDR4 with the correct burst chop and bank-group configuration for 3200 Mbps operation. Remember the commercial 0C minimum: the -BCWE grade is not qualified below 0C, so cold-start in unheated enclosures requires the industrial -I variant or in-cabinet heating.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance stated on JLCPCB/LCSC product page (C41368581). REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations not found in retrieved data; request formal certificates from Samsung or distributor.
