N25Q064A13EF8A0F - 64Mb SPI NOR Flash 108MHz | Micron/Alliance
MPN: N25Q064A13EF8A0F β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.35 | $2.35 |
| 10 | $2.05 | $20.50 |
| 100 | $1.78 | $178.00 |
| 500 | $1.56 | $780.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.38 | $1,380.00 |
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N25Q064A13EF8A0F Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Memory Type | NOR Flash, Serial SPI |
| Memory Size | 64 Mbit (8 MB) |
| Organization | 64M x 1 / 32M x 2 / 16M x 4 |
| Interface | SPI, Dual SPI, Quad SPI |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V / 3.3 V |
| Access Time | 7 ns |
| Package | 8-pin VDFPN (MLP8), 8x6 mm, exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 qualified |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T&R) |
| Features | Multiple I/O, XIP (execute-in-place) support |
| Program/Erase Support | Program and erase suspend/resume |
| Second Source Supplier | Alliance Memory, Inc. |
N25Q064A13EF8A0F Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | S# β Chip select (active low) |
| Pin 2 | DQ0 β Serial data input / DQ0 in quad mode |
| Pin 3 | WP# β Write protect / DQ2 in quad mode |
| Pin 4 | GND β Ground |
| Pin 5 | DQ1 β Serial data output / DQ1 in quad mode |
| Pin 6 | DQ2 β DQ2 in quad mode (N25Q multiple-I/O) |
| Pin 7 | DQ3 β DQ3 in quad mode / HOLD# function |
| Pin 8 | VCC β Power supply, 3 V / 3.3 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
N25Q064A13EF8A0F is suitable for 6 applications: FPGA Configuration Storage, Automotive ECU Boot Code Storage, Networking and Router Firmware, Industrial Control and PLC Systems, Set-Top Box and Smart TV Platform Storage, Test and Measurement Instrument Firmware.
FPGA Configuration Storage
The N25Q064A13EF8A0F's 64 Mbit density and 108 MHz quad-SPI interface make it a natural boot device for FPGAs and SoC FPGAs, where configuration bitstreams must load quickly at power-up. Quad-I/O mode quadruples effective read throughput versus legacy single-bit SPI, cutting configuration time proportionally, while XIP support lets hard processor cores execute code directly from the Flash without shadowing into RAM. Its AEC-Q100 qualification extends its use to automotive FPGA platforms such as ADAS domain controllers. Place the device on short, matched quad-I/O traces to the FPGA configuration pins and enable the FPGA's dedicated fast-read-quad commands; verify the Micron command set against the FPGA configuration manager, since N25Q 4-byte addressing must be enabled for access beyond 16 MB boundaries. With 8 MB of storage, the part also leaves headroom for user data logging alongside the bitstream.
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Automotive ECU Boot Code Storage
Because the N25Q064A13EF8A0F is AEC-Q100 qualified (confirmed by Mouser and datasheets.com parametric data), it fits automotive electronic control units that must store boot firmware, calibration data, and diagnostic logs in nonvolatile memory. The 3 V/3.3 V supply matches automotive-adjacent 3.3 V logic rails, and the 64 Mbit capacity accommodates layered software stacks in body, gateway, and telematics modules. Micron's N25Q power-up and power-loss rescue sequences, documented in the datasheet, protect data integrity against the crank and load-dump voltage transients common in vehicles. Use the hardware WP# pin to protect the bootloader sector, and reserve the program/erase suspend commands so the ECU can service CAN traffic while background erase completes. The 8x6 mm exposed-pad VDFPN conserves board area in densely packed ECUs while the die pad improves heat spreading during bulk erase operations.
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Networking and Router Firmware
Enterprise and carrier networking equipment uses serial NOR to store bootloaders, firmware images, and device trees. The N25Q064A13EF8A0F's 108 MHz quad-SPI read bandwidth keeps firmware decompression and early boot stages fast, while 8 MB of storage holds dual firmware images with room for a factory-default fallback - a common redundancy scheme in routers and switches. The XIP mode supports CPUs that execute early boot code directly from Flash, and the 7 ns access timing ensures deterministic read latency for cache-miss handling. Distributor data (DigiKey, Octopart) shows strong stocking of this MPN, which matters for networking products with long service lives. Design with dual-image A/B partitions and use the status-register protection bits to lock the golden image sector; enable quad mode early in the bootloader to shorten cold-boot times visible in network device restart diagnostics.
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Industrial Control and PLC Systems
Programmable logic controllers and industrial drives require nonvolatile storage that survives wide temperature ranges, vibration, and ungraceful power cycles. The N25Q064A13EF8A0F's NOR architecture provides byte-level random access for parameter tables and deterministic boot behavior, while the datasheet's power-loss rescue sequence and AC reset specifications guard against corruption during factory-floor power interruptions. The AEC-Q100 qualification implies robustness margins well beyond typical industrial requirements, giving designers derating confidence. Its SPI interface requires only four signal lines, simplifying isolation design in electrically noisy motor-control cabinets. Use sector protection for the firmware kernel, wear-level any frequently written log regions across the 8 MB array, and leverage erase-suspend so housekeeping tasks do not stall real-time control loops. The compact 8x6 mm package fits the dense I/O cards typical of modular PLC racks.
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Set-Top Box and Smart TV Platform Storage
Consumer video platforms store bootloader, security keys, and firmware in serial NOR because NOR offers the trusted-boot read path that NAND cannot match without extra integrity logic. The N25Q064A13EF8A0F's quad-SPI interface at 108 MHz delivers the read bandwidth needed to decompress large firmware images within acceptable boot times, and the 64 Mbit array holds the secure boot chain plus configuration. Micron's N25Q family is broadly referenced in SoC boot-ROM support lists, simplifying BSP integration. For these always-on consumer devices, the suspend/resume feature lets background firmware updates proceed without blocking UI servicing. Design the RF noise-sensitive section carefully: route the SPI clock away from tuner modules and use the exposed ground pad to minimize ground bounce during quad-mode reads, which is where signal-integrity margins are tightest in this package.
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Test and Measurement Instrument Firmware
Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators rely on serial NOR for instrument firmware, calibration constants, and FPGA images. The N25Q064A13EF8A0F offers deterministic read latency - essential for instruments that re-load FPGA bitstreams at each power cycle - and its 108 MHz quad mode reduces boot time, a frequently benchmarked instrument specification. The 8 MB array accommodates both the FPGA configuration image and the Linux-based application firmware in a single device, reducing BOM complexity. Because calibration data is written rarely but read often, the NOR endurance profile suits this duty cycle well. Store calibration constants in protected sectors and implement CRC validation at boot; use the XIP feature for the early boot stage, then copy the application to RAM. The AEC-Q100 rating also opens the door to vehicle-mounted measurement modules where temperature cycling is severe.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | N25Q064A13EF640F | MT25QL064ABB8E12-0AAT | W25Q64JVZPIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | VDFPN-8 (MLP8, 8x6 mm) | VDFN-8 / PDFN-8 (8x6 mm) - check outline | VDFPN-8 (8x6 mm) - same | WSON-8 (8x6 mm) - same footprint |
| Brand | Micron Technology (Alliance Memory second source) | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Winbond |
| Memory Size | 64 Mbit | 64 Mbit | 64 Mbit | 64 Mbit |
| Interface | SPI / Dual SPI / Quad SPI | SPI / Dual / Quad | SPI / Dual / Quad | SPI / Dual / Quad |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V / 3.3 V | 3 V / 3.3 V | 3 V | 2.7 V - 3.6 V |
| Automotive AEC-Q100 | Qualified | [DATA_NEEDED] | Automotive option available | Not AEC-Q100 (industrial grade) |
| Density Organization | 64M x 1 / 32M x 2 / 16M x 4 | 64M x 1 / 32M x 2 / 16M x 4 | 64M x 1 / 32M x 2 / 16M x 4 | Standard SPI organization |
| Second-Source Availability | Alliance Memory (identical MPN) | Micron only | Micron only | Winbond + clones |
Key Differentiators
- AEC-Q100 automotive qualification (vs W25Q64JVZPIM)
- Dual-source supply with identical MPN (vs MT25QL064ABB8E12-0AAT)
- Extended XIP and power-loss rescue features (vs N25Q064A13EF640F)
Design Notes
Route the four DQ lines (DQ0-DQ3) with matched lengths within 5 mm and series-terminate the clock if traces exceed 50 mm. At 108 MHz quad-SPI, reflections on unmatched stubs corrupt reads intermittently - a failure mode hard to isolate in the field. Place 100 nF ceramic decoupling directly between pin 8 (VCC) and pin 4 (GND) with a 10 uF bulk capacitor nearby, and solder the exposed die pad to the ground pour for both thermal and signal-integrity benefit.
Quad-mode entry and XIP confirmation bits must be set or cleared correctly through the datasheet-documented confirmation bit sequences; an incorrect sequence leaves the part stuck in an unexpected protocol after reset. Similarly, respect the power-up timing (VCC ramp to first command) - issuing commands before the internal power-on reset completes can corrupt status registers. On boards with shared SPI buses, hold S# high during master reset so the Flash does not misinterpret partial clock bursts.
Estimated: during a full-array bulk erase, peak ICC is highest; budget supply decoupling for transient current rather than the static read current when sizing the 3.3 V rail. Use erase-suspend when the system must service time-critical SPI traffic from other devices on the shared bus. For battery-backed or brownout-prone systems, add a supervisor that holds S# high until the 3.3 V rail stabilizes within the datasheet power-up requirements.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 automotive qualification confirmed by Mouser listing ('Automotive') and datasheets.com parametric data. RoHS/REACH/lead-free status not stated in verified data - consult manufacturer compliance documentation.
