N25Q064A13ESFA0F - 64Mb 108MHz SPI NOR Flash | Micron
MPN: N25Q064A13ESFA0F β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.2 | $3.20 |
| 10 | $2.94 | $29.40 |
| 100 | $2.65 | $265.00 |
| 500 | $2.38 | $1,190.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.1 | $2,100.00 |
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N25Q064A13ESFA0F Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Memory Type | NOR Flash, Serial SPI |
| Density | 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 |
| Sector Erase Size | 4 KB |
| Block Erase Size | 64 KB |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 (Automotive) |
| Package | 16-pin SOIC Wide (400 mil) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T&R) |
| XIP Support | Yes (execute-in-place mode) |
| Hardware Reset | Yes (RESET# pin) |
| Deep Power-Down | Yes |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
N25Q064A13ESFA0F Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | CS# β Chip select (active low) |
| Pin 2 | DQ1 (SO) β Serial data output / data line 1 |
| Pin 3 | WP#/DQ2 β Write protect / data line 2 (quad mode) |
| Pin 4 | DQ0 (SI) β Serial data input / data line 0 |
| Pin 5 | SCLK β Serial clock input |
| Pin 6 | HOLD#/DQ3 β Hold / data line 3 (quad mode) |
| Pin 7 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 8 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 9 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 10 | RESET# β Hardware reset (active low) |
| Pin 11 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 12 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 13 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 14 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 15 | NC β Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 16 | VCC β Power supply (3V) |
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
N25Q064A13ESFA0F is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive ECU Boot Code Storage, Industrial PLC Firmware Storage, Networking Equipment BIOS and Boot Flash, Embedded x86 BIOS Storage, Test and Measurement Instrument Firmware, Telematics and Fleet IoT Gateways.
Automotive ECU Boot Code Storage
The N25Q064A13ESFA0F fits automotive ECU boot firmware storage because it combines AEC-Q100 qualification, a -40C to +125C operating range, and XIP (execute-in-place) capability over quad SPI at up to 108 MHz. Placed on the MCU's QSPI memory controller, it allows the ECU microcontroller to fetch reset vectors and boot code directly from flash without a RAM shadow copy, shortening startup time and reducing boot failure modes. The 4KB sector erase granularity permits small parameter tables to be updated in the same device as boot code, consolidating the BOM. Hardware RESET# enables external watchdog circuits to recover the flash state after bus contention, a requirement in safety-relevant powertrain and body-control modules.
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Industrial PLC Firmware Storage
Industrial programmable logic controllers need nonvolatile storage for firmware and retentive parameters that survives harsh environments and power cycling. The N25Q064A13ESFA0F provides 64Mb of reliable NOR storage with 4KB sector erase, so firmware images and small parameter blocks can be managed independently without 64KB block erase overhead. Its quad SPI interface at 108 MHz keeps field firmware updates fast - an 8MB image programs and verifies quickly over QSPI - while deep power-down mode cuts standby current in low-power monitoring nodes. The wide 16-SOIC package handles the vibration and thermal profiles of cabinet-mounted industrial equipment, and the extended temperature rating supports unconditioned factory-floor enclosures.
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Networking Equipment BIOS and Boot Flash
Routers, switches, and line cards use SPI NOR flash for BIOS, U-Boot, and device-tree storage, and the N25Q064A13ESFA0F is well matched to this role. Its 64Mb capacity holds compressed boot images plus redundancy copies for fail-safe (A/B) update schemes, while the 108 MHz quad SPI interface delivers read bandwidth high enough to decompress and execute boot code with minimal delay. XIP support lets management SoCs execute initialization code directly from flash, and the RESET# pin allows BMC-side recovery of a hung flash interface. The 3.3V supply integrates directly with standard networking power rails, and the 16-SOIC wide body supports board-level ICT probing of QSPI signals.
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Embedded x86 BIOS Storage
Embedded x86 and ARM-based single-board computers require a BIOS/UEFI SPI flash device on the chipset's SPI bus, and the N25Q064A13ESFA0F meets the classic 64Mb BIOS density with 3.3V operation and 108 MHz fast-read modes. Chipset SPI controllers commonly support quad-I/O fast read commands compatible with the N25Q command set, enabling rapid POST and firmware verification. The device's status-register polling and suspend/resume of program and erase operations let the platform service interrupts during firmware updates without corrupting an in-flight write. The wide 16-SOIC footprint with exposed signal access simplifies reprogramming with external programmers during manufacturing and RMA servicing.
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Test and Measurement Instrument Firmware
Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators store calibration constants, instrument firmware, and option keys in SPI NOR flash. The N25Q064A13ESFA0F suits this application with its 4KB sectors, allowing per-channel calibration tables to be erased and rewritten independently of the main 8MB firmware image. The -40C to +125C range covers bench instruments stored in unheated service vehicles as well as production-floor equipment, and the 108 MHz QSPI read path keeps instrument boot times under a second. Program/erase suspend specifications in the Micron datasheet ensure the instrument CPU can continue servicing user operations during background self-calibration writes.
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Telematics and Fleet IoT Gateways
Automotive telematics units and fleet IoT gateways combine cellular modems with an MCU or SoC that requires reliable code storage. The N25Q064A13ESFA0F provides AEC-Q100 qualified 64Mb storage that holds the modem firmware, gateway application image, and encryption keys. Its wide temperature rating and 3V operation tolerate the automotive 12V-rail brownouts and engine-bay temperature excursions typical of tracked vehicles. The quad SPI interface at 108 MHz supports fast over-the-air update verification, while 4KB sector erase enables fine-grained wear management of frequently updated counters and log headers. Deep power-down mode reduces drain when gateways park for extended periods.
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Engineering reference data for N25Q064A13ESFA0F β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MT25QL064ABB8ESF-0AAT | W25Q64FVSSIQ | S25FL064LABMFI010 | MX25L6445EM2I-08G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 16-SOIC Wide (400 mil) | 16-SOIC Wide (400 mil) - same | 16-SOIC (verify wide-body footprint) | 16-SOIC (verify wide-body footprint) | 16-SOIC wide variant |
| Brand | Micron Technology | Micron Technology | Winbond | Infineon (Spansion) | Macronix |
| Density | 64 Mbit | 64 Mbit | 64 Mbit | 64 Mbit | 64 Mbit |
| Interface | SPI / Dual SPI / Quad SPI | SPI / Dual / Quad | SPI / Dual / Quad | SPI / Dual / Quad | SPI / Dual / Quad |
| Max Clock Frequency | 108 MHz | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V / 3.3 V | 3 V | 2.7 V - 3.6 V | 3 V | 2.7 V - 3.6 V |
| Sector Erase Size | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100, -40C to +125C | Industrial grade standard; AAT suffix verify grade | Standard grade, not automotive | [DATA_NEEDED] | Industrial temperature grade |
Key Differentiators
- AEC-Q100 automotive qualification at 64Mb density (vs W25Q64FVSSIQ)
- Highest quad SPI clock in its comparison set (vs MX25L6445EM2I-08G)
- Continuous lifecycle path via MT25QL064A successor (vs MT25QL064ABB8ESF-0AAT)
Design Notes
At 108 MHz quad SPI, treat DQ0-DQ3 and SCLK as controlled-impedance traces; keep clock-to-data skew within roughly 1 ns and match trace lengths within 10 mm to avoid sampling errors at the controller. Use series termination (22-33 ohm) on SCLK if traces exceed 50 mm, and place 100 nF ceramic decoupling directly at pin 16 (VCC) with an additional 4.7-10 uF bulk capacitor. Confirm the host QSPI controller mode and dummy-cycle settings match the datasheet fast-read quad I/O command.
The WP# pin doubles as DQ2 in quad mode - do not tie WP# to ground if you intend to use quad I/O reads, or the upper data bits will be invalid. Similarly, HOLD#/DQ3 must be held high (typically via pull-up) for normal SPI operation. After any flash substitution, re-verify the erase-suspend/read-resume sequence and the power-up timing requirement before releasing VCC traffic; Micron specifies power-up and power-down requirements in the datasheet that some controllers ignore.
Route the QSPI bus on a single layer with a solid reference plane beneath to minimize return-path discontinuities. Reserve a 2x3 or SOIC-8 programming header pad pattern (or pogo-pin fixture access) connected to CS#, SCLK, DQ0, DQ1, VCC, and GND for in-circuit reprogramming during production, reducing RMA cost. Keep RESET# (pin 10) accessible to the system supervisor or watchdog; floating RESET# removes the primary field-recovery path for a wedged flash state machine.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 automotive qualification and -40C to +125C operating range confirmed by Mouser listing. RoHS/lead-free status inferred from distributor listings of the active automotive product; verify full declarations via Micron product pages.
