M25PX80-VMN3TPB - 8Mb SPI NOR Flash 75MHz | Micron
MPN: M25PX80-VMN3TPB ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.31 | $1.31 |
| 10 | $1.24 | $12.40 |
| 100 | $1.15 | $115.00 |
| 500 | $1.05 | $525.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.98 | $980.00 |
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View Datasheet →M25PX80-VMN3TPB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Memory Type | NOR Flash - Serial SPI |
| Memory Size | 8 Mbit (1 M x 8) |
| Interface | SPI |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 75 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 3.6 V (3V/3.3V class) |
| Organization | 1 M x 8 |
| Read Bandwidth Feature | Dual input/output commands (2x read/program bandwidth) |
| Write Protection | Advanced write protection mechanisms |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (LCSC listing); automotive flow per Arrow listing |
| Package | 8-SOIC (0.154 in, 3.90 mm width) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (TPB suffix) |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 (per Arrow.com listing) |
| Part Status | Obsolete |
| Family | M25PX80 |
M25PX80-VMN3TPB Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | S# — Chip select (active low) |
| Pin 2 | DQ1 — Serial data output (DO/MISO) |
| Pin 3 | W# — Write protect (active low); pull high when unused |
| Pin 4 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 5 | DQ0 — Serial data input (DI/MOSI) |
| Pin 6 | C — Serial clock (max 75 MHz) |
| Pin 7 | HOLD# — Hold (active low); pull high when unused |
| Pin 8 | VCC — Power supply, 2.7 V to 3.6 V |
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
M25PX80-VMN3TPB is suitable for 6 applications: FPGA Configuration Storage, Microcontroller Code and Parameter Storage, Industrial Automation Control Modules, Networking Equipment Line Cards, Automotive Body and Comfort Electronics, Consumer Set-Top Box and Display Boards.
FPGA Configuration Storage
The M25PX80-VMN3TPB fits FPGA boot and bitstream storage because its 8 Mbit array covers small-to-mid-size FPGA configuration images and its 75 MHz SPI clock with dual input/output read commands roughly doubles configuration download bandwidth compared with single-bit SPI. In circuit, the FPGA master SPI engine asserts S# and clocks C to stream the bitstream from DQ1; the HOLD# pin stays high to preserve state through mid-configuration pauses. A quantified benefit: at 75 MHz with dual-I/O reads, effective read throughput approaches 150 Mbit/s versus 75 Mbit/s single-bit, reducing configuration time proportionally. Because the part is obsolete, new FPGA designs should adopt a current-generation SPI NOR with quad-read support and verify the configuration engine's supported command set before footprint reuse.
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Microcontroller Code and Parameter Storage
For MCUs with external code shadowing or parameter logging, the M25PX80-VMN3TPB offers 1 M x 8 nonvolatile storage over just four signal lines (S#, C, DQ0, DQ1), minimizing pin count on cost-sensitive boards. The 2.7 V to 3.6 V supply matches typical 3.3 V MCU I/O rails directly, eliminating level shifting. Its advanced write-protection mechanisms guard calibration constants and boot blocks against accidental corruption during brown-out events. Program operations write pages; firmware should track sector-erase cycles against the datasheet endurance rating to guarantee logging lifetime. Since the device is EOL, designs here should plan a drop-in successor from the same footprint family or the Adesto/Renesas FUSION conversion path while retaining the write-protect strategy.
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Industrial Automation Control Modules
Industrial PLC I/O cards, motor-drive parameter boards, and sensor-head modules use the M25PX80-VMN3TPB to store firmware, device descriptors, and configuration across power cycles. The -40C to +85C operating range covers unconditioned cabinets, and the automotive quality flow cited on Arrow.com provides a reliability margin appreciated in 24/7 industrial duty. The 8-SOIC 3.90 mm package fits dense I/O cards where board area is constrained. Designers should pull W# high via a resistor to prevent spurious writes from noise coupling on the SPI bus, and use the device's block-protection features for the immutable boot region. With the part obsolete, industrial designs should lock in a last-time-buy or qualify the footprint-compatible M25P80 while quantities remain.
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Networking Equipment Line Cards
Ethernet switches, routers, and media converters historically used 8 Mbit SPI NOR like the M25PX80-VMN3TPB for boot code, MAC addresses, and board inventory data. The 75 MHz SPI interface with dual-I/O reads shortens boot ROM fetch time on processor reset, and the 3.3 V class supply integrates directly with networking silicon. On line cards with many SPI devices, independent S# chip selects isolate the flash on a shared bus; keep trace lengths short to maintain signal integrity at 75 MHz. Because the part is obsolete, network equipment vendors should map the dual-I/O command set against replacement NOR devices, since modern parts typically implement quad-I/O and may require boot-code updates.
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Automotive Body and Comfort Electronics
With AEC-Q100 qualification cited in the Arrow.com listing and an automotive quality flow (PB ordering suffix), the M25PX80-VMN3TPB served body-control modules, seat controllers, and gateway auxiliary units storing calibration and diagnostic data. The -40C to +85C range (with the TR variant record noting up to +125C TA for the automotive flow) covers under-dash and engine-bay-adjacent zones. Designers should leverage the hardware write-protect pin (W#) tied to a GPIO so that only intentional update sessions unprotect memory, a common anti-tamper and functional-safety practice. Given EOL status, automotive programs must execute last-time-buy or requalification of an AEC-Q100 successor before production end.
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Consumer Set-Top Box and Display Boards
Set-top boxes, digital photo frames, and display controllers use 8 Mbit SPI NOR to hold boot loaders, splash screens, and menu assets. The M25PX80-VMN3TPB's 75 MHz clock and dual-I/O reads accelerate boot logo and UI asset loading, improving perceived startup time, while the 8-pin SOIC keeps BOM cost and board area low for high-volume consumer builds. Design practice: add 0.1 uF local decoupling at VCC and keep the SPI bus under 10 cm to preserve edges at 75 MHz; series resistors (22-33 ohm) on C and DQ lines damp ringing in multi-drop layouts. Consumer programs with remaining verified stock can continue, but new BOMs should select an active-generation NOR with quad output.
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Engineering reference data for M25PX80-VMN3TPB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | M25P80-VMN3TPB | M25P80-VMN3PB | M25P40-VMN3TPB | M25P20-VMN3TPB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 8-SOIC (3.90 mm) | 8-SOIC (3.90 mm) - same | 8-SOIC (3.90 mm) - same | 8-SOIC (3.90 mm) - same | 8-SOIC (3.90 mm) - same |
| Brand | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Micron Technology |
| Memory Size | 8 Mbit (1 M x 8) | 8 Mbit | 8 Mbit | 4 Mbit | 2 Mbit |
| Interface / Max Clock | SPI, 75 MHz with dual-I/O commands | SPI, 75 MHz, single-bit command set | SPI, 75 MHz, single-bit command set | SPI, 75 MHz, single-bit command set | SPI, 75 MHz, single-bit command set |
| 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 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (LCSC); automotive flow per Arrow | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Dual-I/O Enhanced Commands | Yes (PX feature) | No | No | No | No |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | EOL (Micron low-density EOL program) | EOL | EOL | EOL |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1) | $1.31 (LCSC, as of 2026-09-05) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Dual input/output commands double read and program bandwidth (vs M25P80-VMN3TPB)
- Enhanced write protection for boot-block integrity (vs M25P40-VMN3TPB)
- Trade-off: full compatibility limits to single-bit hosts only (vs M25P80-VMN3TPB)
Design Notes
At the 75 MHz maximum SPI clock, treat the flash bus as a moderate-speed signal path: keep S#, C, DQ0, and DQ1 traces under 10 cm, place 22-33 ohm series resistors on C and DQ0/DQ1 when the bus is shared with other SPI slaves, and add 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling directly at pin 8 (VCC) to pin 4 (VSS). Use dual-I/O read commands only after confirming the host controller supports them; issuing PX-only commands to an M25P substitute will fail silently as an illegal opcode.
HOLD# (pin 7) and W# (pin 3) must not float. Pull both to VCC through 10 kilo-ohm resistors when the host does not actively drive them; a floating HOLD# can freeze the output mid-transaction during noise events, and a floating W# can leave the device write-protected or unprotected unpredictably. Also verify that firmware erase routines respect sector boundaries - attempting to program bits that are not erased will produce incorrect data because NOR flash can only program 1 to 0.
Lifecycle risk management: this MPN is reported obsolete (GlobalSpec part status) as part of Micron's end-of-life of all low-density serial NOR. For sustaining production, execute a last-time-buy sized to cover field-service years, and in parallel qualify the footprint-compatible M25P80-VMN3TPB or the Adesto/Renesas FUSION conversion path from the published Micron EOL M25P Conversion Guide. Confirm RoHS/REACH certificates for any broker-sourced obsolete stock before acceptance.
Compliance Information
Arrow.com lists the part with Automotive AEC-Q100 qualification. RoHS/REACH/lead-free status is not explicitly stated in the retrieved web data for this exact MPN; confirm via Micron product page or certificate of conformance.
