M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y - 1Mbit SPI NOR Flash 50MHz | Micron
MPN: M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| 10 | $0.62 | $6.20 |
| 100 | $0.48 | $48.00 |
| 500 | $0.41 | $205.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.35 | $350.00 |
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M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Memory Type | NOR Flash, Serial SPI |
| Density | 1 Mbit (128 Kbyte) |
| Organization | 4 sectors of 256 Kbit |
| Interface | SPI (serial peripheral interface) |
| Max Clock Frequency | 50 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Page Program Time | 1.4 ms typical (up to 256 bytes) |
| Sector Erase Time | 0.8 s typical (256 Kbit sector) |
| Bulk Erase Time | 2.5 s typical (1 Mbit) |
| Package | 8-UFDFPN (2x3 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Write Protection | Hardware (W#) and software protection |
| HOLD Function | Yes (HOLD# pin) |
M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | S# β Chip select (active low) |
| Pin 2 | Q β Serial data output (data out) |
| Pin 3 | W# β Write protect (active low) |
| Pin 4 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 5 | D β Serial data input (data in) |
| Pin 6 | C β Serial clock |
| Pin 7 | HOLD# β Hold (suspend serial communication) |
| Pin 8 | VCC β 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
M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y is suitable for 6 applications: FPGA Configuration Storage, Embedded BIOS / Boot Code, Set-Top Box Firmware, Industrial PLC Parameter Storage, Networking Equipment Boot ROM, Display Panel and TV Controller Code.
FPGA Configuration Storage
The M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y stores configuration bitstreams for small FPGAs and CPLDs that power up from serial Flash. Its 1 Mbit capacity matches the compressed configuration file size of low-density devices, while the 50 MHz SPI interface and fast-read instruction stream the bitstream quickly enough to keep configuration times in the tens of milliseconds. Because the device uses the standard M25P command set supported by virtually all FPGA configuration logic, integration requires only four signal lines plus HOLD# and W#. Designers should drive W# high during power-up so the bitstream cannot be corrupted before the FPGA completes loading, and should size the 2.7 V to 3.6 V rail with a 0.1 uF local decoupling capacitor for glitch-free streaming at 50 MHz.
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Embedded BIOS / Boot Code
Embedded x86 and MCU platforms use the M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y to hold compressed BIOS or bootloader images. The 1.4 ms typical page program time means a full 128 Kbyte image flashes in well under a second during manufacturing, and the sector-erase granularity (256 Kbit sectors in 0.8 s typical) supports in-field firmware updates without erasing the whole array. The low pin-count UFDFPN (2x3 mm) package fits beside the chipset on dense boards. The 2.7 V to 3.6 V supply range connects directly to standard 3.3 V rails, and the status-register protection scheme lets the boot ROM region be write-locked against malware or errant writes while leaving parameter sectors writable.
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Set-Top Box Firmware
Set-top boxes and IPTV clients store main firmware, channel tables, and DRM parameters in serial NOR Flash such as the M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y. The 1 Mbit array accommodates a compressed second-stage bootloader and parameter blocks, while the 50 MHz SPI clock keeps boot-to-kernel times short. Hardware write protection via the W# pin safeguards the bootloader region against accidental corruption during over-the-air updates that rewrite the application sectors. The device's standard SPI interface integrates with the main SoC's dedicated Flash controller with no glue logic, and the 2.7 V to 3.6 V single-supply operation simplifies power tree design in cost-sensitive consumer hardware.
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Industrial PLC Parameter Storage
Programmable logic controllers and industrial sensors use the M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y for calibration constants, recipe data, and event logs that must survive power loss. Serial NOR provides deterministic read latency and vastly better byte-level reliability than EEPROM emulation schemes, and the sector architecture allows frequently changing parameter blocks to live in one sector while calibration constants occupy another. The 1.4 ms page program time permits logging entries without stalling the control loop, and the status-register software protection prevents corruption during brown-out events when combined with supply supervision. Its 2x3 mm footprint suits the compact DIN-rail module form factors typical of industrial I/O.
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Networking Equipment Boot ROM
Switches, routers, and gateways store bootloaders and MAC/PHY configuration in SPI NOR. The M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y serves the first-stage boot role: its 50 MHz fast-read output streams the secondary loader into RAM quickly, and the 1 Mbit array holds the bootloader plus board-identity data (MAC address, serial number, hardware revision). Hardware write protection through W# makes the boot region tamper-resistant, an important requirement for network security compliance. The device operates on the same 3.3 V rail as the networking ASIC, removing level-shift circuitry, and the small UFDFPN body fits on dense line-card PCBs where board area is at a premium.
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Display Panel and TV Controller Code
LCD and TV scaler boards store scaler firmware, EDID data, and factory calibration tables in small SPI NOR Flash. The M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y's 1 Mbit array covers a compressed scaler boot block plus gamma and white-balance calibration sectors, and the 50 MHz interface supports fast panel-startup sequences demanded by quick-power-on specifications. Sector erase (0.8 s typical) lets service software update individual calibration blocks without rewriting the boot region, which remains write-protected via W#. The 2x3 mm UFDFPN package fits within the thin bezel PCB envelope of modern monitors, and the 2.7 V to 3.6 V supply matches the panel controller's 3.3 V rail directly.
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Engineering reference data for M25P10-AVMB3TP/Y β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | M25P10-AVMB6TP/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Package | 8-UFDFPN (2x3 mm) | 8-UFDFPN (2x3 mm) - same |
| Brand | Micron Technology (ex-Numonyx) | Micron Technology |
| Density | 1 Mbit | 1 Mbit |
| Max Clock Frequency | 50 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 3.6 V | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Page Program Time | 1.4 ms typical (256 bytes) | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Lifecycle Status | EOL (Micron low-density EOL program) | EOL |
| Functional Equivalent (non drop-in) | - | 1 Mbit, 50 MHz, but SO8 package - footprint change required |
Key Differentiators
- Smallest footprint in the M25P10-A family (vs M25P10-AVMN3TP/Y (SO8N variants))
- High-speed grade suffix MB3 (vs M25P10-AVMB6TP/Y (lower speed grade))
- Mature, widely documented command set (vs Winbond W25X10 (functional equivalent))
Design Notes
Power-up behavior is the most common failure source with M25P Flash. The datasheet specifies a minimum VCC rise time and a tVSL delay (VCC reaching VCC-min before CS# may go low) - roughly microseconds, but implementation-dependent. Add a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor directly at pin 8, and if the system has a soft-start rail, gate CS# with a supervisor or MCU GPIO until VCC is stable. Hold W# high through power-up so the status register cannot be written by glitch edges.
The UFDFPN (2x3 mm) has an exposed pad underneath that should be soldered to a PCB pad even though it carries no high current - it improves mechanical attach and thermal path on 0.4 mm-pitch applications where the body is reflowed on dense boards. Keep the SPI traces (S#, C, D, Q) under 10 cm and reference them to a continuous ground plane to maintain signal integrity at the 50 MHz clock. Add 22-33 ohm series resistors on C and D if trace stubs or connectors are present to damp reflections.
Because Micron has EOL'd the low-density M25P family, do not start new designs on this part without a second-source plan: use the Renesas-published conversion guide for Micron EOL M25P products and qualify an Adesto/Renesas or Winbond equivalent early. Also note that sector erase (0.8 s typical) blocks the SPI bus with a busy status - firmware must poll the write-in-progress bit or mask interrupts during erase, or real-time tasks will stall unexpectedly.
Compliance Information
Compliance data not present in verified web data; consult the Micron product page or M25P10-A datasheet environmental section.
