MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT - 128Mb SPI NOR Flash 133MHz | Micron
MPN: MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $5.86 | $5.86 |
| 10 | $5.27 | $52.70 |
| 100 | $4.71 | $471.00 |
| 500 | $4.24 | $2,120.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.82 | $3,820.00 |
| 3,000 | $3.62 | $10,860.00 |
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View Datasheet →MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Density | 128 Mbit (16 MB) |
| Memory Type | Serial NOR Flash |
| Interface | SPI - Quad I/O (x4) |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 133 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V (nominal) |
| Technology | 45 nm |
| Package | 24-T-PBGA (6x8 mm), 5x5 ball array |
| Package Dimensions | 6.00 x 8.00 x 1.20 mm |
| FBGA Code | RW318 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Automotive Grade | Yes (-AUT suffix) |
| Bus Width | x4 (Quad I/O) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Execute In Place (XIP) | Supported (serial NOR) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT 6.00 x 8.00 x 1.20 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT (6.00 x 8.00 x 1.20 mm 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 MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT.
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
MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Infotainment and Cluster Code Storage, FPGA Configuration Storage, Industrial PLC and Automation Firmware Bank, Networking and Communication Equipment, Embedded Linux / IoT Gateway Boot Media, Test and Measurement Instrument Firmware.
Automotive Infotainment and Cluster Code Storage
The MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT's -AUT automotive rating (-40C to +125C) and 128Mb density make it a strong fit for boot and application code in automotive infotainment head units and digital clusters. Its 133 MHz quad-I/O interface delivers roughly four times the read bandwidth of single-lane SPI at the same clock, cutting boot time when the host processor executes code in place (XIP) directly from the NOR array. Placed on the QSPI bus of an automotive SoC with 3.0V I/O signaling, the 24-ball T-PBGA package survives under-hood-adjacent thermal profiles. Designers should budget erase/program latency into firmware update routines, as NOR sector erase times dominate OTA update windows.
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FPGA Configuration Storage
The MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT serves as a configuration bitstream flash for FPGAs and SoCs that support Micron MT25Q/QSPI boot modes. At 128Mb it stores multiple configuration images for a mid-size FPGA, enabling multi-image fallback via a programmable address offset on the QSPI bus. The 133 MHz quad-I/O read rate directly reduces FPGA configuration time versus x1 SPI loading; at x4 this can shave hundreds of milliseconds from power-on-to-operational latency. The 24-ball T-PBGA 6x8 mm footprint fits tightly beside the FPGA on dense boards. Verify the host FPGA configuration controller supports the MT25Q extended-SPI read command set, and hold RESET deassertion until VDD is stable per the datasheet power-up sequence.
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Industrial PLC and Automation Firmware Bank
In industrial programmable logic controllers, motor drives, and automation modules, the MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT stores firmware, parameter sets, and event logs. The extended -40C to +125C operating range covers unventilated control cabinets where ambient temperatures approach automotive limits, and the 45nm NOR technology provides the reliability expected for non-volatile code storage. Quad-I/O reads at 133 MHz let the host MCU or MPU boot quickly after power cycles common in factory environments. The 3.0V supply integrates cleanly with 3.3V-tolerant industrial logic (verify absolute maximum ratings). Use dual-bank firmware layout across the 16 MB array to enable safe in-field updates with rollback capability on corruption.
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Networking and Communication Equipment
Routers, switches, and base-station line cards use the MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT for boot loader, network OS image, and configuration storage. The 133 MHz quad-I/O interface shortens time-to-boot, an important metric for carrier equipment availability targets, while XIP execution reduces DRAM sizing for the boot stage. The 24-ball T-PBGA package offers robust solder joints under thermal cycling typical of telecom racks with forced-air cooling. Its 3.0V nominal supply aligns with standard 3.3V logic domains used on control planes. Designers should place 100 nF decoupling close to each supply ball and keep the SPI clock trace short and length-matched against DQ lines for full-speed quad operation.
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Embedded Linux / IoT Gateway Boot Media
Embedded Linux gateways and IoT edge devices boot from the MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT using U-Boot plus a compressed kernel image staged into RAM. The 16 MB density typically holds a two-stage bootloader, a redundant kernel slot, and a device tree, with application payloads offloaded to eMMC or NAND. Quad-I/O reads at 133 MHz reduce boot-loader and kernel fetch time materially versus x1 SPI. The 24-ball T-PBGA (6x8 mm) footprint conserves board area on gateway modules. Engineers should enable MT25Q quad commands in the bootloader and confirm the flash's power-up timing meets the host SoC reset sequence, since early SPI transactions before flash-ready cause boot failures.
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Test and Measurement Instrument Firmware
Bench instruments, data loggers, and modular measurement hardware use the MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT to store calibration constants, firmware, and self-test routines. NOR byte-level random access supports direct execution of calibration code paths and in-place reading of lookup tables without RAM staging, and the 133 MHz quad interface keeps instrument power-on self-test fast. The -40C to +125C rating covers bench and light-industrial environments with margin. The 24-ball T-PBGA withstands repeated thermal cycles from instrument warm-up. Preserve a protected sector region for factory calibration data, and implement a CRC check over the firmware image at every boot to detect corruption from unexpected power loss.
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Engineering reference data for MT25QL128ABB8E12-0AUT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MT25QL512ABB8E12-0AUT | MT25QL01GBBB8E12-0AUT | MT25QL02GCBB8E12-0AUT | MT25QU128ABB8E12-0AUT | MT25QU512ABB8E12-0AUT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 24-T-PBGA (6x8 mm) | 24-T-PBGA (6x8 mm) - same | 24-T-PBGA (6x8 mm) - same | 24-T-PBGA (6x8 mm) - same | 24-T-PBGA (6x8 mm) - same | 24-T-PBGA (6x8 mm) - same |
| Brand | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Micron Technology |
| Density | 128 Mbit (16 MB) | 512 Mbit (64 MB) | 1 Gbit (128 MB) | 2 Gbit (256 MB) | 128 Mbit (16 MB) | 512 Mbit (64 MB) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V (nominal) | 3.0 V (nominal) | 3.0 V (nominal) | 3.0 V (nominal) | 1.8 V (nominal) | 1.8 V (nominal) |
| Max Clock Frequency | 133 MHz | 133 MHz | 133 MHz | 133 MHz | 133 MHz | 133 MHz |
| Interface | SPI - Quad I/O (x4) | SPI - Quad I/O (x4) | SPI - Quad I/O (x4) | SPI - Quad I/O (x4) | SPI - Quad I/O (x4) | SPI - Quad I/O (x4) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C |
| Relative Unit Cost | Baseline (1x) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Automotive temperature rating in a 24-ball T-PBGA (vs Winbond W25Q128JV)
- 133 MHz quad-I/O throughput for fast boot (vs MT25QL128ABA8E12-0AAT (lower-speed variant family))
- Footprint-compatible density scaling (vs MT25QL512ABB8E12-0AUT)
Design Notes
As a 24-ball BGA, this device requires a precise land pattern per the Micron package outline (6.00 x 8.00 mm, 5x5 ball array, 1.20 mm height). Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 2-3 mm of the VDD balls, one per supply pair, plus a bulk 4.7-10 uF capacitor near the device. Inspect BGA solder joints with X-ray or AOI in production - optical inspection alone cannot verify ball reflow. Follow the datasheet land-pattern dimensions exactly; do not shrink pads for density, as this jeopardizes solder wetting on the thermally enhanced T-PBGA.
At the full 133 MHz quad-I/O clock, keep the SPI bus short (preferably under 100 mm total) and treat SCLK as a controlled-impedance line. Length-match DQ0-DQ3 to SCLK within a few tens of millimeters and series-terminate the clock (22-33 ohm) if reflections appear. Ensure solid return paths under the bus - avoid routing QSPI traces across plane splits. If quad reads show bit errors at temperature extremes, reduce the clock or verify that the host drive strength and IBIS-based timing analysis support full-frequency margin at -40C and +125C.
Do not substitute MT25QL (3.0V) and MT25QU (1.8V) family parts on the same footprint without changing the supply rail - the families are not electrically interchangeable despite identical packages. Observe the datasheet power-up sequence: hold RESET/HOLD pins at defined levels until VDD is stable, or the device may enter an undefined state. Verify the host controller command set matches the MT25Q extended-SPI quad protocol before second-sourcing to Winbond W25Q128JV or Infineon S25FL128S, whose quad command opcodes differ from Micron's.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per LCSC datasheet listing. Automotive suffix (-AUT) indicates -40C to +125C rating per Micron catalog; formal AEC-Q100 qualification documents must be requested from Micron. REACH and halogen-free status not stated in provided web data.
