Functional Description
The FM25C160B is a 16-Kbit nonvolatile memory employing an advanced ferroelectric process. A ferroelectric random access memory or F-RAM is nonvolatile and performs reads and writes similar to a RAM. It provides reliable data retention for 151 years while eliminating the complexities, overhead, and system level reliability problems caused by serial flash, EEPROM, and other nonvolatile memories.
FEATUREs
■ 16-Kbit ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) logically organized as 2K × 8
❐ High-endurance 100 trillion (1014) read/writes
❐ 151-year data retention (See Data Retention and Endurance on page 12)
❐ NoDelay™ writes
❐ Advanced high-reliability ferroelectric process
■ Very fast serial peripheral interface (SPI)
❐ Up to 20 MHz frequency
❐ Direct hardware replacement for serial flash and EEPROM
❐ Supports SPI mode 0 (0, 0) and mode 3 (1, 1)
■ Sophisticated write protection scheme
❐ Hardware protection using the Write Protect (WP) pin
❐ Software protection using Write Disable instruction
❐ Software block protection for 1/4, 1/2, or entire array
■ Low power consumption
❐ 250 μA active current at 1 MHz
❐ 4 μA (typ) standby current
■ Voltage operation: VDD = 4.5 V to 5.5 V
■ Industrial temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C
■ 8-pin small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package
■ Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) compliant