M25P16-VMF3PB - 16Mbit SPI NOR Flash 75MHz | Micron
MPN: M25P16-VMF3PB β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.67 | $1.67 |
| 10 | $1.54 | $15.40 |
| 100 | $1.38 | $138.00 |
| 500 | $1.25 | $625.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.12 | $1,120.00 |
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M25P16-VMF3PB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Memory Type | NOR Flash, Serial SPI |
| Memory Size | 16 Mbit (2 Mb x 8) |
| Interface | SPI-compatible bus |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 75 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Organization | 2M x 8 |
| Access Time | 15 ns |
| Package | 16-SOP2 (16-SO), surface mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C |
| Program Command | PAGE PROGRAM, 256-byte pages |
| Erase Granularity | Sector erase (64 Kbyte) / Bulk erase |
| Write Protection | Advanced write-protection mechanisms |
| Power-Down Mode | Deep power-down supported |
| Grade | Automotive (extended temperature) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packing | Tape & Reel (PB suffix) |
M25P16-VMF3PB Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | HOLD β Hold serial communication (pause without releasing bus) |
| Pin 2 | VCC β Power supply, 2.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Pin 3 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 4 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 5 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 6 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 7 | S_RST β Hardware reset of serial interface |
| Pin 8 | SI β Serial data input (command/address/data in) |
| Pin 9 | SCK β Serial clock, up to 75 MHz |
| Pin 10 | S# β Chip select, active low |
| Pin 11 | SO β Serial data output |
| Pin 12 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 13 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 14 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 15 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 16 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
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
M25P16-VMF3PB is suitable for 6 applications: FPGA Configuration Storage, DSP Boot Firmware Storage, Automotive Module Parameter Storage, Industrial PLC and Motor Drive Firmware, Set-Top Box and Consumer Electronics, Medical Device Code and Data Storage.
FPGA Configuration Storage
The M25P16-VMF3PB stores FPGA configuration bitstreams where its 16 Mbit capacity covers mid-range devices and its 75 MHz SPI clock via FAST_READ minimizes configuration latency versus 20-33 MHz legacy Flash. Placed between the FPGA configuration engine and the 3.3 V rail with 100 nF decoupling, the device streams the bitstream through the SCK/SI/SO lines while the FPGA holds S# low. The S_RST pin allows serial-interface recovery in reconfigurable systems without power cycling. Because configuration errors are unrecoverable at boot, the part's automotive -40 C to +125 C rating and Micron write-protection mechanisms guard the bitstream against accidental sector corruption during field firmware updates.
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DSP Boot Firmware Storage
DSP boot kernels for SHARC-class processors are commonly held in M25P16 serial NOR; EngineerZone discussions on ADI SHARC booting reference the M25P16 directly as the industry-standard boot device. The 2 Mb x 8 organization maps naturally to byte-addressed boot loaders, and the 75 MHz clock shortens boot time: Estimated: reading a 512 Kbyte kernel at 75 MHz with FAST_READ takes roughly 60 ms versus ~150 ms at 33 MHz. The device sits between the DSP SPI master and the 2.7-3.6 V supply, requiring only chip-select, clock, and two data lines. Its deep power-down mode keeps residual system power near zero after boot completes, an advantage in battery-backed instruments.
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Automotive Module Parameter Storage
In automotive ECUs, body controllers, and sensor modules, the M25P16-VMF3PB stores calibration tables, VIN data, and fault logs. Its -40 C to +125 C operating range and automotive suffix (PB) align with under-hood and engine-bay ambient profiles, while the 2.7-3.6 V supply matches standard 3.3 V logic domains derived from the 12 V battery rail. Write protection prevents corruption of safety-relevant calibration during brown-out events; the sector-erase architecture (32 x 64 Kbyte sectors) supports wear-managed logging zones. Designers should implement power-fail detection to avoid interrupted PAGE PROGRAM cycles, since a lost 256-byte page in a calibration table can render the module non-functional until reflashing.
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Industrial PLC and Motor Drive Firmware
Industrial programmable controllers and motor drives use the M25P16-VMF3PB as non-volatile storage for firmware images, IEC-style application code, and parameter sets. The wide -40 C to +125 C temperature range tolerates cabinet and drive-heat environments, and the 15 ns access figure reflects internal SRAM-like read pipelines through FAST_READ at the SPI clock. Because industrial boards must survive years of field updates, the advanced write-protection mechanisms lock a golden-image sector that a bootloader can restore from after a failed update. The SPI bus also simplifies isolation: only four signals cross any galvanic-isolation barrier, unlike parallel Flash with dozens of address/data lines.
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Set-Top Box and Consumer Electronics
Set-top boxes, networked cameras, and smart-home hubs historically used M25P-class serial NOR for boot code and secure-loader storage. The M25P16-VMF3PB's 16 Mbit holds a compact boot loader plus recovery image, while cost-sensitive consumer BOMs benefit from the roughly $1.1-$1.7 unit price band as of 2026-09-02. The 3.3 V SPI interface connects directly to SoC boot ROMs, and the 16-SOP2 wide-body package is friendly to hand assembly and rework on consumer production lines. Note that for consumer-grade (0-70 C) builds, cheaper standard-temperature M25P16 ordering codes exist; the VMF3PB's automotive grade adds margin for enclosed, fanless products running hot.
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Medical Device Code and Data Storage
Portable diagnostics and clinical monitoring instruments use the M25P16-VMF3PB for storing firmware and patient-session metadata. The extended -40 C to +125 C rating comfortably covers autoclave-adjacent and cold-chain transport conditions, and deep power-down minimizes battery drain between measurement cycles in handheld probes. Its deterministic SPI read timing at 75 MHz supports checksum verification of firmware at power-on within tens of milliseconds - Estimated: CRC over 1 Mbyte at 75 MHz FAST_READ takes about 110 ms, imperceptible in a boot sequence. Micron write protection helps satisfy design-control requirements that calibration constants cannot be altered by application software faults.
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Engineering reference data for M25P16-VMF3PB β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | M25P16-VMF6PB | M25P16-VMF3P | M25PE16-VMF3PB | M25P16-VMF3TPB | M25P16-VMN3P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 16-SOP2 | 16-SOP2 - same | 16-SOP2 - same | 16-SOP2 - same | 16-SOP2 - same | 16-SOP2 - same |
| Brand | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics |
| Memory Size | 16 Mbit | 16 Mbit | 16 Mbit | 16 Mbit | 16 Mbit | 16 Mbit |
| Max Clock Frequency | 75 MHz | 75 MHz | 75 MHz | 75 MHz | 75 MHz | 75 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 3.6 V | 2.7 V to 3.6 V | 2.7 V to 3.6 V | 2.7 V to 3.6 V | 2.7 V to 3.6 V | 2.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +125 C | -40 C to +85 C |
| Erase Granularity | Sector (64 Kbyte) / Bulk | Sector (64 Kbyte) / Bulk | Sector (64 Kbyte) / Bulk | Page (4 Kbyte) / Sector / Bulk | Sector (64 Kbyte) / Bulk | Sector (64 Kbyte) / Bulk |
| Unit Price (qty 1) | $1.67 | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Automotive temperature grade in wide-body package (vs M25P16-VMN3P)
- Pin-to-pin Micron lineage alternative with identical parameters (vs M25P16-VMF6PB)
- Classic M25P command set vs page-erase family (vs M25PE16-VMF3PB)
- Verified continued availability vs 8-SO competitors (vs W25Q16JVSNIQ)
Design Notes
Decouple VCC with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed within 3 mm of pin 2, plus one 4.7 uF bulk capacitor per device bank. Keep SCK traces short (< 100 mm) and avoid routing them adjacent to switching-regulator nodes; at 75 MHz the clock edge rate can couple into SI/SO if ground return is interrupted. The 16-SOP2 wide body (about 10.3 mm span) is wider than an 8-SO, so confirm the land pattern in your CAD library before second-sourcing to an 8-SO competitor.
Do not assert PAGE PROGRAM across a 256-byte page boundary: the address rolls over within the same page and silently corrupts the beginning of the write. Poll the status-register write-in-progress bit or monitor SO toggling before issuing the next command. Also ensure HOLD is pulled high through a resistor if unused, and S_RST is not left floating - floating reset pins are the most common bring-up failure reported for M25P-class devices.
The device operates from 2.7 V to 3.6 V; a 3.3 V rail with +/-5% tolerance (3.14 V to 3.47 V) fits comfortably. In brown-out scenarios, invalidate pending writes by asserting S_RST when the supervisor trips, because a write interrupted below the minimum VCC can leave a partially programmed page. Deep power-down should be entered explicitly after boot in battery instruments; the release command adds only a short wake latency relative to the power savings.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH compliance not explicitly stated in the retrieved web data; verify on the Micron part-detail page. Automotive temperature grade (-40 C to +125 C) confirmed from distributor data.
