N25Q016A11EV7A0 - 16Mbit SPI NOR Flash 108MHz | Micron
MPN: N25Q016A11EV7A0 β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.85 | $1.85 |
| 10 | $1.66 | $16.60 |
| 100 | $1.45 | $145.00 |
| 500 | $1.3 | $650.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.18 | $1,180.00 |
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N25Q016A11EV7A0 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Memory Type | FLASH - NOR Memory IC |
| Memory Size | 16 Mbit (2 MB) |
| Interface | SPI |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V (V11 grade) |
| Package | 8-pin WSON (DFN-8 style, EV suffix) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Protocol Support | Standard SPI, Dual SPI, Quad SPI |
| Programming | Page program, sector/block erase |
| Family | N25Q |
| Speed Grade | 108 MHz (highest N25Q 16Mbit grade) |
N25Q016A11EV7A0 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | S# β Chip select (active low) |
| Pin 2 | DQ1 β Serial data output (SO) |
| Pin 3 | W# β Write protect / VPP |
| Pin 4 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 5 | DQ0 β Serial data input (SI) |
| Pin 6 | C β Serial clock (SCK) |
| Pin 7 | HOLD# β Hold (pauses serial communication) |
| Pin 8 | VCC β Power supply (1.8V class) |
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
N25Q016A11EV7A0 is suitable for 6 applications: FPGA Configuration Storage, Microcontroller Code and Data Storage, Networking Equipment Boot ROM, Consumer Electronics Firmware Storage, Industrial Automation Control Modules, Automotive Infotainment Subsystems (Non-Safety).
FPGA Configuration Storage
The N25Q016A11EV7A0 serves as configuration bitstream storage for FPGAs, where its 16Mbit (2 MB) array covers many mid-range device bitstreams and its 108 MHz maximum clock shortens power-on configuration latency. Connected in master SPI configuration mode, the FPGA reads the bitstream over quad-SPI fast-read commands, achieving effective read bandwidth several times the single-bit clock rate. The 1.8V supply matches modern low-voltage FPGA banks, avoiding level shifters. Design trade-off: verify the FPGA's supported command opcodes and dummy cycles match the Micron N25Q command set, and reserve spare sectors for multi-image or golden-bitstream schemes.
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Microcontroller Code and Data Storage
In MCU-based industrial controls and IoT nodes, the N25Q016A11EV7A0 provides external code execution (XIP) and parameter storage. The 1.8V supply class fits battery-operated nodes directly off a single Li coin cell boosted rail or a low-voltage LDO, while 108 MHz operation keeps fetch latency low enough for XIP with a small cache. The 2 MB array supports bootloader plus application plus OTA staging partitions. Because erase happens per sector, firmware-update schemes should write-out-of-place and erase lazily to balance wear. This SPI NOR is the natural choice when random-read code access - not bulk sequential logging - dominates the access profile.
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Networking Equipment Boot ROM
Switches, routers, and embedded network appliances boot their management CPU from SPI NOR flash; the N25Q016A11EV7A0 supplies a 2 MB boot image region with quad-read acceleration for fast POST. Its industrial-grade heritage and wide availability across distributors (multiple thousands of pieces in stock as of 2026-09-04) simplify long-term BOM maintenance for network OEMs. The 1.8V I/O class interfaces directly with modern low-voltage SoCs. Design consideration: implement dual-image (A/B) boot partitions within the uniform sector array so a failed firmware update can fall back, and validate 108 MHz signal integrity on the backplane-adjacent board topology.
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Consumer Electronics Firmware Storage
Set-top boxes, smart speakers, and appliance main boards use 16Mbit SPI NOR such as the N25Q016A11EV7A0 to store bootloaders, calibration data, and firmware. The 8-pin WSON package occupies under 14 mm2, supporting compact consumer layouts, and the 1.8V rail matches power-frugal SoC designs that minimize standby power. Quad-SPI fast reads reduce cold-start boot time, a consumer-visible metric. Cost matters at consumer volumes, so the part's tiered pricing and multi-distributor availability support cost-down programs. Always qualify the consumer temperature range against the datasheet ratings and plan for RoHS documentation per the final product market.
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Industrial Automation Control Modules
PLC I/O cards, motor drives, and sensor transmitters store deterministic boot code and persistent parameters in SPI NOR. The N25Q016A11EV7A0's random-access read behavior guarantees bounded code-fetch timing - a property NAND cannot offer - which matters for safety-interlocked startup sequences. Its 2 MB array holds a real-time kernel plus application plus recipe storage for most module classes, and the 108 MHz grade trims boot time on high-channel-count cards. Use the uniform sector map to isolate parameter storage from firmware so factory calibration survives field updates. Verify endurance ratings in the datasheet against your expected update frequency.
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Automotive Infotainment Subsystems (Non-Safety)
Non-safety automotive electronics such as infotainment head units, cluster companion boards, and telematics dongles boot application processors from SPI NOR. The N25Q016A11EV7A0 provides a compact 1.8V boot device where the specific automotive qualification grade is handled at board level or by the module supplier. Quad-SPI reads at up to 108 MHz minimize boot latency, directly affecting perceived start-up speed. For new automotive designs, prefer the AEC-Q-qualified Micron N25Q automotive variants where required by the platform. Confirm the required temperature grade and compliance certificates from Micron before releasing the design to production.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | N25Q016A11EV7A0F | N25Q016A11ESCA0F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 8-pin WSON (EV) | 8-pin WSON - same | 8-pin SOIC - different footprint |
| Brand | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Micron Technology |
| Memory Size | 16 Mbit (2 MB) | 16 Mbit (2 MB) | 16 Mbit (2 MB) |
| Interface | SPI (standard/dual/quad) | SPI (standard/dual/quad) | SPI (standard/dual/quad) |
| Max Clock Frequency | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | 108 MHz |
| Supply Voltage Class | 1.8 V (V11) | 1.8 V (V11) | 1.8 V (V11) |
| Drop-in on Same Footprint | N/A (reference) | Yes - pin-to-pin | No - SOIC land pattern |
| Typical Application | FPGA config, MCU code storage | Same + extended temperature use | Same, hand-assembly friendly |
Key Differentiators
- Highest speed grade in the 16Mbit N25Q class (vs N25Q016A11ESCA0F)
- Extended-temperature drop-in available (vs N25Q016A11EV7A0F)
- Random-read NOR architecture for XIP (vs Generic SPI NAND solutions)
Design Notes
At the full 108 MHz SPI clock, signal integrity becomes a layout task, not an afterthought. Keep SCK, DQ0, and DQ1 traces under 50 mm where possible, route them over a continuous ground plane, and place a 22-33 ohm series resistor close to the host controller's SCK pin to damp ringing. For quad operations using HOLD# as DQ3, ensure all four data lines are length-matched within a few millimeters to minimize skew.
Place a 100 nF X7R ceramic capacitor within 2 mm of the VCC pin (pin 8) plus one bulk 1-10 uF capacitor per flash rail segment. The 1.8V rail also feeds the internal charge pump during program and erase operations, so supply droop during sector erase can corrupt writes if decoupling is inadequate. Estimated: a full-page program draws short current pulses; budget at least 30% margin above the datasheet peak ICC on your 1.8V regulator (values to be confirmed against the Micron datasheet electrical table).
Three frequent failure modes with SPI NOR: (1) floating W#/HOLD# pins causing spontaneous write-protect or bus stalls - tie W# high via 10k ohm pull-up if unused, and hold HOLD# high; (2) executing erase during XIP from the same bank, which stalls the CPU - use out-of-place updates or bank-aware drivers; (3) assuming cross-brand opcode compatibility - quad-read opcodes and dummy cycles differ between Micron N25Q and Winbond/Macronix/GigaDevice parts, so abstract the flash driver before any second-source substitution.
Compliance Information
Compliance declarations were not present in the retrieved distributor data; obtain RoHS/REACH certificates from Micron's official compliance portal for the specific date code.
