M25P16-VMN3TPB - 16Mbit SPI NOR Flash 75MHz | Micron
MPN: M25P16-VMN3TPB β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.15 | $1.15 |
| 10 | $1.02 | $10.20 |
| 100 | $0.86 | $86.00 |
| 500 | $0.74 | $370.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.63 | $630.00 |
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M25P16-VMN3TPB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Memory Type | NOR Flash (Serial SPI) |
| Memory Size | 16 Mbit (2 M x 8) |
| Organization | 2 Mbyte x 8 |
| Interface | SPI Serial |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 75 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 3.6 V (single supply) |
| Access Time | 15 ns |
| Page Program Time | 0.64 ms typ (256-byte page) |
| Sector Erase Time | 0.6 s typ (512 Kbit sector) |
| Bulk Erase Time | 13 s typ (16 Mbit) |
| Sector Count | 32 sectors of 64 Kbyte |
| Write Protection | Advanced write-protection mechanisms |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
| Package | 8-SOIC (3.90 mm width, 150 mil) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (TPB suffix) |
M25P16-VMN3TPB Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | S# β Chip Select (active low) |
| Pin 2 | D β Serial Data Input (SI) |
| Pin 3 | W# β Write Protect (active low) |
| Pin 4 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 5 | C β Serial Clock |
| Pin 6 | Q β Serial Data Output (SO) |
| Pin 7 | HOLD# β Hold input (pauses 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
M25P16-VMN3TPB is suitable for 6 applications: FPGA Bitstream Configuration Storage, BIOS / Embedded Firmware Storage, Automotive Infotainment and Cluster Code Storage, Industrial Control and PLC Data Logging, Networking and Telecom Equipment, Set-Top Box and Consumer Display Boot Memory.
FPGA Bitstream Configuration Storage
The M25P16-VMN3TPB stores FPGA configuration bitstreams that are loaded at power-up by the FPGA's internal master SPI loader. Its 16 Mbit density comfortably holds mid-size bitstreams, and the 75 MHz maximum clock lets a 0x0B fast-read command stream configuration data with only 8-cycle latency, minimizing power-on configuration time. The classic M25P command set is directly supported by most FPGA loader state machines, so no custom firmware is needed. Place the device within a few centimeters of the FPGA with series termination on the clock line; holding HOLD# and W# high via pull-ups prevents spurious writes and mid-configuration data pauses during noisy power-up sequences.
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BIOS / Embedded Firmware Storage
On embedded x86, ARM, and networking boards, the M25P16-VMN3TPB serves as the boot ROM holding BIOS, bootloader, and firmware images. Its 2 Mbyte organization suits compressed U-Boot or coreboot images, and the advanced write-protection mechanisms (W# pin plus status-block protection) secure the immutable bootloader region against accidental or malicious overwrite. The 0x03 and 0x0B read commands are universally supported by host firmware. With -40C to +85C operation and a single 3.3 V rail, it fits fanless industrial and networking designs. Designers should budget the 0.6 s sector-erase time into field-update routines and double-buffer firmware images across the 32 sectors to guarantee a rollback image during updates.
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Automotive Infotainment and Cluster Code Storage
The M25P16-VMN3TPB's -40C to +85C operating range and single 2.7-3.6 V supply make it suitable for automotive infotainment head units, instrument clusters, and body-controller parameter storage, where it stores calibration data, splash graphics, and secondary firmware. Distributor listings grade the family for automotive use, though formal AEC-Q100 qualification should be confirmed for the exact suffix in safety-relevant roles. Its low pin count SO-8 minimizes PCB area behind the HMI panel. During cold crank and load dump transients, provide a local LDO and reverse-polarity protection; the W# write-protect pin should be driven by a GPIO so the MCU can gate writes during brownout conditions to prevent corrupted parameter blocks.
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Industrial Control and PLC Data Logging
In PLCs, motor drives, and industrial gateways, the M25P16-VMN3TPB stores device configuration, recipe tables, and event logs. The 16 Mbit array divided into 32 independently erasable 64 Kbyte sectors allows wear-leveling schemes across parameters and logs, and the typical 0.6 s sector erase is acceptable for non-time-critical log rotation. Its 15 ns access time and 75 MHz read clock support fast boot-time parameter restoration to the MCU. The wide -40C to +85C temperature range covers unconditioned factory floor cabinets. Engineers should implement a write counter and sector rotation to spread erase cycles, and keep a 100 nF ceramic capacitor directly at VCC to ride through supply dips from contactor switching on shared rails.
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Networking and Telecom Equipment
Routers, switches, and telecom line cards use the M25P16-VMN3TPB as boot Flash for the management processor and for storing MAC addresses, board serials, and device-tree blobs. The standard SPI command set is supported by U-Boot and common bootloaders out of the box, and the 75 MHz clock accelerates code shadowing into DDR memory at startup - a 2 Mbyte image reads out in tens of milliseconds at full clock. Because telecom racks run warm, the -40C to +85C range and SO-8 thermal simplicity keep the design derating-friendly. For high-availability cards, dual devices can share a clock with separate chip selects to provide active/backup boot images toggled by a supervisor GPIO.
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Set-Top Box and Consumer Display Boot Memory
Set-top boxes, smart displays, and consumer AV products rely on the M25P16-VMN3TPB to store boot code, panel EDID extensions, and feature flags. Cost is decisive in this segment: at roughly $0.63 per unit at 1k pieces (as of 2026-09-04), the device is one of the most economical 16 Mbit NOR options, and its SO-8 footprint enables two-panel assembly on low-cost boards. The 2.7 V floor tolerates battery or regulated 3.3/3.0 V rails common in consumer platforms. Designers should tie HOLD# high and clamp W# high in production to eliminate accidental writes, and reserve a bulk-erase update path in the field because the full 13 s bulk erase will not be visible to the end user during a firmware OTA applied at standby.
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Engineering reference data for M25P16-VMN3TPB β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | M25P16-VMN3TPB (Alliance) | W25Q16JVSSIQ | AT25DF161 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Micron Technology | Alliance Memory | Winbond Electronics | Adesto Technologies |
| Package | 8-SOIC (150 mil) | 8-SOIC (150 mil) - identical | 8-SOIC (208 mil) - same pinout | 8-SOIC (208 mil) - same pinout |
| Memory Size | 16 Mbit (2 M x 8) | 16 Mbit | 16 Mbit | 16 Mbit |
| Max Clock Frequency | 75 MHz | 75 MHz | 133 MHz (with dual/quad I/O) | 70 MHz |
| 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 |
| Page Program Size | 256 bytes (0.64 ms typ) | 256 bytes | 256 bytes (0.7 ms typ) | 256 bytes / 64-byte buffer option |
| Sector Size | 64 Kbyte uniform (4 Kbit subsector not supported) | 64 Kbyte uniform | 4 Kbyte sectors / 64 Kbyte blocks | 4 Kbyte sectors / 64 Kbyte blocks |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Command Set Compatibility | M25P classic SPI command set | Identical M25P command set | Superset (adds dual/quad commands); status register differs | Different protection scheme; driver changes needed |
Key Differentiators
- Exact-MPN second source for Micron EOL (vs W25Q16JVSSIQ)
- Lower cost for basic read/program use (vs W25Q16JVSSIQ)
- Uniform 64 Kbyte sectors simplify large-block wear-leveling (vs AT25DF161)
Design Notes
Provide a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of the VCC pin plus a local 4.7 uF bulk capacitor. The M25P16 draws transient current spikes during page program and erase operations; on shared 3.3 V rails with relay or motor loads, brownout during a program cycle can corrupt the target page. Drive W# low via a GPIO during power-down sequencing so the write-protect latch prevents accidental writes below the minimum 2.7 V operating voltage.
At the 75 MHz maximum clock, treat SCK as a transmission line on 4+ layer boards: keep trace length under 10 cm to the Flash and add 22-33 ohm series resistors on SCK and D to control ringing. Q reads with 15 ns access time leave adequate setup margin, but long stubs from daisy-chained devices erode it. If the host supports it, using the 0x0B fast-read command with dummy cycles gives more timing slack than back-to-back 0x03 reads at full clock.
The M25P16 has uniform 64 Kbyte sectors only - no 4 Kbyte subsectors. Firmware written for W25Q-style 4 KB sector parts will not compile its flash driver onto this device without reworking the erase granularity; plan wear-leveling accordingly, since erasing 64 KB for a 16-byte parameter change accelerates wear. Also never power-cycle mid-erase: an interrupted bulk erase (13 s typical) can leave sectors in an indeterminate state requiring re-erase before programming.
The SO-8 thermal pad is not electrically critical for this low-power device (maximum program current is in the tens of milliamps range), so standard SOIC land pattern per IPC-SM-782 applies. Keep HOLD# and W# pulled up with 10 kohm resistors - floating HOLD# causes intermittent serial-communication pauses that are difficult to debug. Route chip select (S#) away from SCK to minimize crosstalk-induced false selects during clock edges.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in provided web data; confirm on Micron's product detail page. Distributor listings describe the family as automotive-graded, but formal AEC-Q100 qualification for this exact suffix is not documented in the available data.
