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1M-BIT, 2M-BIT, 4M-BIT AND 8M-BIT
2.5V SERIAL FLASH MEMORY WITH
4KB SECTORS AND DUAL OUTPUT SPI
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Table of Contents
1. ......................................................................................................... 4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2. ................................................................................................................................. 4 FEATURES
3. ....................................................................................... 5 PIN CONFIGURATION SOIC 150-MIL
4. ....................................................................................... 5 PIN CONFIGURATION SOIC 208-MIL
5. ....................................................................................... 5 PIN CONFIGURATION PDIP 300-MIL
6. .................................................................................. 6 PAD CONFIGURATION WSON 6X5-MM
7. ..................................................................................................................... 6 PIN DESCRIPTION
7.1 ............................................................................................................... 7 Package Types
7.2 ............................................................................................................ 7 Chip Select (/CS)
7.3 ................................................................................................. 7 Serial Data Output (DO)
7.4 ......................................................................................................... 7 Write Protect (/WP)
7.5 ............................................................................................................... 7 HOLD (/HOLD)
7.6 .......................................................................................................... 7 Serial Clock (CLK)
7.7 ..................................................................................... 7 Serial Data Input / Output (DIO)
8. ...................................................................................................................... 8 BLOCK DIAGRAM
9. ................................................................................................... 9 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
9.1 ......................................................................................................... 9 SPI OPERATIONS
9.1.1 ........................................................................................................................9 SPI Modes
9.1.2 ................................................................................................................9 Dual Output SPI
9.1.3 ...................................................................................................................9 Hold Function
9.2 .................................................................................................. 10 WRITE PROTECTION
9.2.1 ....................................................................................................10 Write Protect Features
10. ................................................................................... 11 CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTERS
10.1 .................................................................................................... 11 STATUS REGISTER
10.1.1 ............................................................................................................................11 BUSY
10.1.2 ............................................................................................11 Write Enable Latch (WEL)
10.1.3 ..............................................................................11 Block Protect Bits (BP2, BP1, BP0)
10.1.4 .....................................................................................11 Top/Bottom Block Protect (TB)
10.1.5 ...............................................................................................................11 Reserved Bits
10.1.6 ......................................................................................12 Status Register Protect (SRP)
10.1.7 ..............................................................................13 Status Register Memory Protection
10.2 ........................................................................................................... 14 INSTRUCTIONS
10.2.1 .........................................................................14 Manufacturer and Device Identification
10.2.2 ...............................................................................................................15 Instruction Set
10.2.3 ........................................................................................................16 Write Enable (06h)
10.2.4 .......................................................................................................16 Write Disable (04h)
10.2.5 ..........................................................................................17 Read Status Register (05h)
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10.2.6 Write Status Register (01h)
10.2.7 ...........................................................................................................19 Read Data (03h)
10.2.8 ...........................................................................................................20 Fast Read (0Bh)
10.2.9 .......................................................................................21 Fast Read Dual Output (3Bh)
10.2.10 ...................................................................................................22 Page Program (02h)
10.2.11 .....................................................................................................23 Sector Erase (20h)
10.2.12 ......................................................................................................24 Block Erase (D8h)
10.2.13 .............................................................................................25 Chip Erase (C7h or 60h)
10.2.14 ......................................................................................................26 Power-down (B9h)
10.2.15 .....................................................................27 Release Power-down / Device ID (ABh)
10.2.16 .........................................................................29 Read Manufacturer / Device ID (90h)
10.2.17 ..........................................................................................................30 JEDEC ID (9Fh)
11. ......................................................................................... 31 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
11.1 .......................................................................................... 31 Absolute Maximum Ratings
11.2 ......................................................................................................... 31 Operating Ranges
11.3 .................................................................................... 32 Endurance and Data Retention
11.4 .............................................................. 32 Power-up Timing and Write Inhibit Threshold
11.5 ........................................................................................ 33 DC Electrical Characteristics
11.6 ........................................................................................ 34 AC Measurement Conditions
11.7 ........................................................................................ 35 AC Electrical Characteristics
11.8 ........................................................................... 36 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont’d)
11.9 ..................................................................................................... 37 Serial Output Timing
11.10 ................................................................................................................. 37 Input Timing
11.11 ................................................................................................................. 37 Hold Timing
12. .................................................................................................... 38 PACKAGE SPECIFICATION
12.1 ...................................................................... 38 8-Pin SOIC 150-mil (Package Code SN)
12.2 ...................................................................... 39 8-Pin SOIC 208-mil (Package Code SS)
12.3 ...................................................................... 40 8-Pin PDIP 300-mil (Package Code DA)
12.4 ............................................................ 41 8-Contact 6x5mm WSON (Package Code ZP)
8-Pad WSON 6x5mm Cont’d. ................................................................................................... 42
13. .................................................................................................... 43 ORDERING INFORMATION
13.1 .................................................................. 44 Valid Part Numbers and Top Side Marking
14. ................................................................................................................ 45 REVISION HISTORY
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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The W25X10AL (1M-bit), W25X20AL (2M-bit), W25X40AL (4M-bit) and W25X80AL (8M-bit) Serial
Flash memories provide a storage solution for systems with limited space, pins and power. The 25X
series offers flexibility and performance well beyond ordinary Serial Flash devices. They are ideal for
code download applications as well as storing voice, text and data. The devices operate on a single
2.3V to 3.6V power supply with current consumption as low as 5mA active and 1µA for power-down.
All devices are offered in space-saving packages.
The W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL array is organized into 512/1024/2048/4096 programmable pages
of 256-bytes each. Up to 256 bytes can be programmed at a time using the Page Program instruction.
Pages can be erased in groups of 16 (sector erase), groups of 256 (block erase) or the entire chip
(chip erase). The W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL has 32/64/128/256 erasable sectors and 2/4/8/16
erasable blocks respectively. The small 4KB sectors allow for greater flexibility in applications that
require data and parameter storage. (See figure 2.)
The W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL supports the standard Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), and a high
performance dual output SPI using four pins: Serial Clock, Chip Select, Serial Data I/O and Serial
Data Out. SPI clock frequencies of up to 50MHz are supported allowing equivalent clock rates of
100MHz when using the Fast Read Dual Output instruction. These transfer rates are comparable to
those of 8 and 16-bit Parallel Flash memories.
A Hold pin, Write Protect pin and programmable write protect, with top or bottom array control
features, provide further control flexibility. Additionally, the device supports JEDEC standard
manufacturer and device identification.
2. FEATURES
Family of Serial Flash Memories
W25X10AL: 1M-bit / 128K-byte (131,072)
W25X20AL: 2M-bit / 256K-byte (262,144)
W25X40AL: 4M-bit / 512K-byte (524,288)
W25X80AL: 8M-bit / 1M-byte (1,048,576)
256-bytes per programmable page
– Uniform 4K-byte Sectors / 64K-byte Blocks
SPI with Single or Dual Outputs
Clock, Chip Select, Data I/O, Data Out
– Optional Hold function for SPI flexibility
Data Transfer up to 100M-bits / second
Clock operation to 50MHz
– Fast Read Dual Output instruction
– Auto-increment Read capability
Flexible Architecture with 4KB sectors
Sector Erase (4K-bytes)
– Block Erase (64K-byte)
– Page program up to 256 bytes <2ms
Minimum 100,000 erase/write cycles
20-year retention
Low Power Consumption, Wide
Temperature Range
– Single 2.3 to 3.6V supply
– 5mA active current, 1µA Power-down (typ)
– -40° to +85°C operating range
Software and Hardware Write Protection
Write-Protect all or portion of memory
– Enable/Disable protection with /WP pin
– Top or bottom array protection
Space Efficient Packaging
8-pin SOIC 150-mil(1)
8-pin SOIC 208-mil (W25X40AL/80AL)
8-pin PDIP 300-mil
8-pad WSON 6x5-mm
Note 1: See “Valid Part Number and Top Side Marking” Section, Note 2 for special ordering information.
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3. PIN CONFIGURATION SOIC 150-MIL
Figure 1a. W25X10AL, W25X20AL, W25X40AL and W25X80AL Pin Assignments, 8-pin SOIC (Package Code SN)
4. PIN CONFIGURATION SOIC 208-MIL
Figure 1b. W25X40AL and W25X80AL Pin Assignments, 8-pin SOIC (Package Code SS)
5. PIN CONFIGURATION PDIP 300-MIL
Figure 1c. W25X40AL and W25X80AL Pin Assignments, 8-pin PDIP (Package Code DA)
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6. PAD CONFIGURATION WSON 6X5-MM
Figure 1d. W25X10AL, W25X20AL, W25X40AL and W25X80AL Pad Assignments, 8-pad WSON (Package Code ZP)
7. PIN DESCRIPTION
SOIC 150-mil, SOIC 208-mil, PDIP 300-mil, and WSON 6x5-mm
PIN NO. PIN NAME I/O FUNCTION
1 /CS I Chip Select Input
2 DO O Data Output
3 /WP I Write Protect Input
4 GND Ground
5 DIO I/O Data Input / Output
6 CLK I Serial Clock Input
7 /HOLD I Hold Input
8 VCC Power Supply
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7.1 Package Types
All parts are offered in an 8-pin plastic 150-mil width SOIC (package code SN)(1) as shown in figure 1a
and the 8-pad 6x5-mm WSON (package code ZP) as shown in figure 1c, and 1d respectively. The
W25X40AL and W25X80AL are offered in both the 8-pin plastic 208-mil width SOIC (package code
SS) as shown in figure 1b and the 8-pin 300-mil DIP (package code DA). Package diagrams and
dimensions are illustrated at the end of this datasheet.
7.2 Chip Select (/CS)
The SPI Chip Select (/CS) pin enables and disables device operation. When /CS is high the device is
deselected and the Serial Data Output (DO) pin is at high impedance. When deselected, the devices
power consumption will be at standby levels unless an internal erase, program or status register cycle
is in progress. When /CS is brought low the device will be selected, power consumption will increase
to active levels and instructions can be written to and data read from the device. After power-up, /CS
must transition from high to low before a new instruction will be accepted. The /CS input must track
the VCC supply level at power-up (see “Write Protection” and figure 20). If needed a pull-up resister
on /CS can be used to accomplish this.
7.3 Serial Data Output (DO)
The SPI Serial Data Output (DO) pin provides a means for data and status to be serially read from
(shifted out of) the device. Data is shifted out on the falling edge of the Serial Clock (CLK) input pin.
7.4 Write Protect (/WP)
The Write Protect (/WP) pin can be used to prevent the Status Register from being written. Used in
conjunction with the Status Register’s Block Protect (BP2, BP1, and BP0) bits and Status Register
Protect (SRP) bit, a portion or the entire memory array can be hardware protected. The /WP pin is
active low.
7.5 HOLD (/HOLD)
The Hold (/HOLD) pin allows the device to be paused while it is actively selected. When /HOLD is
brought low, while /CS is low, the DO pin will be at high impedance and signals on the DIO and CLK
pins will be ignored (don’t care). When /HOLD is brought high, device operation can resume. The
/HOLD function can be useful when multiple devices are sharing the same SPI signals. (“See Hold
function”)
7.6 Serial Clock (CLK)
The SPI Serial Clock Input (CLK) pin provides the timing for serial input and output operations. (“See
SPI Operations”)
7.7 Serial Data Input / Output (DIO)
The SPI Serial Data Input/Output (DIO) pin provides a means for instructions, addresses and data to
be serially written to (shifted into) the device. Data is latched on the rising edge of the Serial Clock
(CLK) input pin. The DIO pin is also used as an output when the Fast Read Dual Output instruction is
executed.
Note 1: See “Valid Part Number and Top Side Marking” Section, Note 2 for special ordering information.
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8. BLOCK DIAGRAM
Figure 2. W25X10AL, W25X20AL, W25X40AL and W25X80AL Block Diagram
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9. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
9.1 SPI OPERATIONS
9.1.1 SPI Modes
The W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL is accessed through an SPI compatible bus consisting of four
signals: Serial Clock (CLK), Chip Select (/CS), Serial Data Input/Output (DIO) and Serial Data Output
(DO). Both SPI bus operation Modes 0 (0,0) and 3 (1,1) are supported. The primary difference
between Mode 0 and Mode 3 concerns the normal state of the CLK signal when the SPI bus master is
in standby and data is not being transferred to the Serial Flash. For Mode 0 the CLK signal is normally
low. For Mode 3 the CLK signal is normally high. In either case data input on the DIO pin is sampled
on the rising edge of the CLK. Data on the DO and DIO pins are clocked out on the falling edge of
CLK.
9.1.2 Dual Output SPI
The W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL supports Dual output operation when using the “Fast Read with
Dual Output” (3B hex) instruction. This feature allows data to be transferred from the Serial Flash
memory at twice the rate possible with the standard SPI. This instruction is ideal for quickly
downloading code from Flash to RAM upon power-up (code-shadowing) or for applications that cache
code-segments to RAM for execution. The Dual output feature simply allows the SPI input pin to also
serve as an output during this instruction. All other operations use the standard SPI interface with
single output signal.
9.1.3 Hold Function
The /HOLD signal allows the W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL operation to be paused while it is actively
selected (when /CS is low). The /HOLD function may be useful in cases where the SPI data and clock
signals are shared with other devices. For example, consider if the page buffer was only partially
written when a priority interrupt requires use of the SPI bus. In this case the /HOLD function can save
the state of the instruction and the data in the buffer so programming can resume where it left off once
the bus is available again.
To initiate a /HOLD condition, the device must be selected with /CS low. A /HOLD condition will
activate on the falling edge of the /HOLD signal if the CLK signal is already low. If the CLK is not
already low the /HOLD condition will activate after the next falling edge of CLK. The /HOLD condition
will terminate on the rising edge of the /HOLD signal if the CLK signal is already low. If the CLK is not
already low the /HOLD condition will terminate after the next falling edge of CLK.
During a /HOLD condition, the Serial Data Output (DO) is high impedance, and Serial Data
Input/Output (DIO) and Serial Clock (CLK) are ignored. The Chip Select (/CS) signal should be kept
active (low) for the full duration of the /HOLD operation to avoid resetting the internal logic state of the
device.
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9.2 WRITE PROTECTION
Applications that use non-volatile memory must take into consideration the possibility of noise and
other adverse system conditions that may compromise data integrity. To address this concern the
W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL provides several means to protect data from inadvertent writes.
9.2.1 Write Protect Features
Device resets when VCC is below threshold.
Time delay write disable after Power-up.
Write enable/disable instructions.
Automatic write disable after program and erase.
Software write protection using Status Register.
Hardware write protection using Status Register and /WP pin.
Write Protection using Power-down instruction.
Upon power-up or at power-down the W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL will maintain a reset condition
while VCC is below the threshold value of VWI, (See Power-up Timing and Voltage Levels and Figure
20). While reset, all operations are disabled and no instructions are recognized. During power-up and
after the VCC voltage exceeds VWI, all program and erase related instructions are further disabled for
a time delay of tPUW. This includes the Write Enable, Page Program, Sector Erase, Block Erase, Chip
Erase and the Write Status Register instructions. Note that the chip select pin (/CS) must track the
VCC supply level at power-up until the VCC-min level and tVSL time delay is reached. If needed a pull-
up resister on /CS can be used to accomplish this.
After power-up the device is automatically placed in a write-disabled state with the Status Register
Write Enable Latch (WEL) set to a 0. A Write Enable instruction must be issued before a Page
Program, Sector Erase, Chip Erase or Write Status Register instruction will be accepted. After
completing a program, erase or write instruction the Write Enable Latch (WEL) is automatically
cleared to a write-disabled state of 0.
Software controlled write protection is facilitated using the Write Status Register instruction and setting
the Status Register Protect (SRP) and Block Protect (TB, BP2, BP1, and BP0) bits. These Status
Register bits allow a portion or all of the memory to be configured as read only. Used in conjunction
with the Write Protect (/WP) pin, changes to the Status Register can be enabled or disabled under
hardware control. See Status Register for further information.
Additionally, the Power-down instruction offers an extra level of write protection as all instructions are
ignored except for the Release Power-down instruction.
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10. CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTERS
The Read Status Register instruction can be used to provide status on the availability of the Flash
memory array, if the device is write enabled or disabled, and the state of write protection. The Write
Status Register instruction can be used to configure the device write protection features. See Figure 3.
10.1 STATUS REGISTER
10.1.1 BUSY
BUSY is a read only bit in the status register (S0) that is set to a 1 state when the device is executing
a Page Program, Sector Erase, Block Erase, Chip Erase or Write Status Register instruction. During
this time the device will ignore further instructions except for the Read Status Register instruction (see
tW, tPP, tSE, tBE, and tCE in AC Characteristics). When the program, erase or write status register
instruction has completed, the BUSY bit will be cleared to a 0 state indicating the device is ready for
further instructions.
10.1.2 Write Enable Latch (WEL)
Write Enable Latch (WEL) is a read only bit in the status register (S1) that is set to a 1 after executing
a Write Enable Instruction. The WEL status bit is cleared to a 0 when the device is write disabled. A
write disable state occurs upon power-up or after any of the following instructions: Write Disable, Page
Program, Sector Erase, Block Erase, Chip Erase and Write Status Register.
10.1.3 Block Protect Bits (BP2, BP1, BP0)
The Block Protect Bits (BP2, BP1, and BP0) are non-volatile read/write bits in the status register (S4,
S3, and S2) that provide Write Protection control and status. Block Protect bits can be set using the
Write Status Register Instruction (see tW in AC characteristics). All, none or a portion of the memory
array can be protected from Program and Erase instructions (see Status Register Memory Protection
table). The factory default setting for the Block Protection Bits is 0, none of the array protected. The
Block Protect bits can not be written to if the Status Register Protect (SRP) bit is set to 1 and the Write
Protect (/WP) pin is low.
10.1.4 Top/Bottom Block Protect (TB)
The Top/Bottom bit (TB) controls if the Block Protect Bits (BP2, BP1, BP0) protect from the Top
(TB=0) or the Bottom (TB=1) of the array as shown in the Status Register Memory Protection table.
The TB bit is non-volatile and the factory default setting is TB=0. The TB bit can be set with the Write
Status Register Instruction provided that the Write Enable instruction has been issued. The TB bit can
not be written to if the Status Register Protect (SRP) bit is set to 1 and the Write Protect (/WP) pin is
low.
10.1.5 Reserved Bits
Status register bit location S6 is reserved for future use. Current devices will read 0 for this bit
location. It is recommended to mask out the reserved bit when testing the Status Register. Doing this
will ensure compatibility with future devices.
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10.1.6 Status Register Protect (SRP)
The Status Register Protect (SRP) bit is a non-volatile read/write bit in status register (S7) that can be
used in conjunction with the Write Protect (/WP) pin to disable writes to status register. When the SRP
bit is set to a 0 state (factory default) the /WP pin has no control over status register. When the SRP
pin is set to a 1, the Write Status Register instruction is locked out while the /WP pin is low. When the
/WP pin is high the Write Status Register instruction is allowed.
Figure 3. Status Register Bit Locations
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10.1.7 Status Register Memory Protection
STATUS REGISTER(1) W25X80AL (8M-BIT) MEMORY PROTECTION
TB BP2 BP1 BP0 BLOCK(S) ADDRESSES DENSITY PORTION
x 0 0 0 NONE NONE NONE NONE
0 0 0 1 15 0F0000h - 0FFFFFh 64KB Upper 1/16
0 0 1 0 14 and 15 0E0000h - 0FFFFFh 128KB Upper 1/8
0 0 1 1 12 thru 15 0C0000h - 0FFFFFh 256KB Upper 1/4
0 1 0 0 8 thru 15 080000h - 0FFFFFh 512KB Upper 1/2
1 0 0 1 0 000000h - 00FFFFh 64KB Lower 1/16
1 0 1 0 0 and 1 000000h - 01FFFFh 128KB Lower 1/8
1 0 1 1 0 thru 3 000000h - 03FFFFh 256KB Lower 1/4
1 1 0 0 0 thru 7 000000h - 07FFFFh 512KB Lower 1/2
x 1 0 1 0 thru 15 000000h - 0FFFFFh 1MB ALL
x 1 1 x 0 thru 15 000000h - 0FFFFFh 1MB ALL
STATUS REGISTER(1) W25X40AL (4M-BIT) MEMORY PROTECTION
TB BP2 BP1 BP0 BLOCK(S) ADDRESSES DENSITY PORTION
x 0 0 0 NONE NONE NONE NONE
0 0 0 1 7 070000h - 07FFFFh 64KB Upper 1/8
0 0 1 0 6 and 7 060000h - 07FFFFh 128KB Upper 1/4
0 0 1 1 4 thru 7 040000h - 07FFFFh 256KB Upper 1/2
1 0 0 1 0 000000h - 00FFFFh 64KB Lower 1/8
1 0 1 0 0 and 1 000000h - 01FFFFh 128KB Lower 1/4
1 0 1 1 0 thru 3 000000h - 03FFFFh 256KB Lower 1/2
x 1 x x 0 thru 7 000000h - 07FFFFh 512KB ALL
STATUS REGISTER(1) W25X20AL (2M-BIT) MEMORY PROTECTION
TB BP2 BP1 BP0 BLOCK(S) ADDRESSES DENSITY PORTION
x x 0 0 NONE NONE NONE NONE
0 x 0 1 3 030000h - 03FFFFh 64KB Upper 1/4
0 x 1 0 2 and 3 020000h - 03FFFFh 128KB Upper 1/2
1 x 0 1 0 000000h - 00FFFFh 64KB Lower 1/4
1 x 1 0 0 and 1 000000h - 01FFFFh 128KB Lower 1/2
x x 1 1 0 thru 3 000000h - 03FFFFh 256KB ALL
STATUS REGISTER(1) W25X10AL (1M-BIT) MEMORY PROTECTION
TB BP2 BP1 BP0 BLOCK(S) ADDRESSES DENSITY PORTION
x x 0 0 NONE NONE NONE NONE
0 x 0 1 1 010000h - 01FFFFh 64KB Upper 1/2
1 x 0 1 0 000000h - 00FFFFh 64KB Lower 1/2
x x 1 x 0 and 1 000000h - 01FFFFh 128KB ALL
Note:
1. x = don’t care
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10.2 INSTRUCTIONS
The instruction set of the W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL consists of fifteen basic instructions that are
fully controlled through the SPI bus (see Instruction Set table). Instructions are initiated with the falling
edge of Chip Select (/CS). The first byte of data clocked into the DIO input provides the instruction
code. Data on the DIO input is sampled on the rising edge of clock with most significant bit (MSB) first.
Instructions vary in length from a single byte to several bytes and may be followed by address bytes,
data bytes, dummy bytes (don’t care), and in some cases, a combination. Instructions are completed
with the rising edge of edge /CS. Clock relative timing diagrams for each instruction are included in
figures 4 through 19. All read instructions can be completed after any clocked bit. However, all
instructions that Write, Program or Erase must complete on a byte boundary (CS driven high after a
full 8-bits have been clocked) otherwise the instruction will be terminated. This feature further protects
the device from inadvertent writes. Additionally, while the memory is being programmed or erased, or
when the Status Register is being written, all instructions except for Read Status Register will be
ignored until the program or erase cycle has completed.
10.2.1 Manufacturer and Device Identification
MANUFACTURER ID (M7-M0)
Winbond Serial Flash EFh
Device ID (ID7-ID0) (ID15-ID0)
Instruction ABh, 90h 9Fh
W25X10AL 10h 3011h
W25X20AL 11h 3012h
W25X40AL 12h 3013h
W25X80AL 13h 3014h
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10.2.2 Instruction Set (1)
INSTRUCTION
NA ME BYTE 1
CODE BYTE 2 BYTE 3 BYTE 4 BYTE 5 BYTE 6 N-BYTES
Write Enable 06h
Write Disable 04h
Read Status
Register 05h (S7–S0)(1) (2)
Write Status
Register 01h S7–S0
Read Data 03h A23–A16 A15–A8 A7–A0 (D7–D0) (Next byte) continuous
Fast Read 0Bh A23–A16 A15–A8 A7–A0 dummy (D7–D0) (Next Byte)
continuous
Fast Read Dual
Output 3Bh A23–A16 A15–A8 A7–A0 dummy
I/O =
(D6,D4,D2,D0)
O =
(D7,D5,D3,D1)
(one byte
per 4 clocks,
continuous)
Page Program 02h A23–A16 A15–A8 A7–A0 (D7–D0) (Next byte) Up to 256
bytes
Block Erase
(64KB) D8h A23–A16 A15–A8 A7–A0
Sector Erase
(4KB) 20h A23–A16 A15–A8 A7–A0
Chip Erase C7h/60h
Power-down B9h
Release Power-
down / Device ID ABh dummy dummy dummy (ID7-ID0)(4)
Manufacturer/
Device ID (3) 90h dummy dummy 00h (M7-M0) (ID7-ID0)
JEDEC ID 9Fh (M7-M0)
Manufacturer
(ID15-ID8)
Memory
Type
(ID7-ID0)
Capacity
Notes:
1. Data bytes are shifted with Most Significant Bit first. Byte fields with data in parenthesis “( )” indicate data being
read from the device on the DO pin.
2. The Status Register contents will repeat continuously until /CS terminates the instruction.
3. See Manufacturer and Device Identification table for Device ID information.
4. The Device ID will repeat continuously until /CS terminates the instruction.
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10.2.3 Write Enable (06h)
The Write Enable instruction (Figure 4) sets the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit in the Status Register to
a 1. The WEL bit must be set prior to every Page Program, Sector Erase, Block Erase, Chip Erase
and Write Status Register instruction. The Write Enable instruction is entered by driving /CS low,
shifting the instruction code “06h” into the Data Input (DI) pin on the rising edge of CLK, and then
driving /CS high.
Figure 4. Write Enable Instruction Sequence Diagram
10.2.4 Write Disable (04h)
The Write Disable instruction (Figure 5) resets the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit in the Status Register
to a 0. The Write Disable instruction is entered by driving /CS low, shifting the instruction code “04h”
into the DIO pin and then driving /CS high. Note that the WEL bit is automatically reset after Power-up
and upon completion of the Write Status Register, Page Program, Sector Erase, Block Erase and
Chip Erase instructions.
Figure 5. Write Disable Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.5 Read Status Register (05h)
The Read Status Register instruction allows the 8-bit Status Register to be read. The instruction is
entered by driving /CS low and shifting the instruction code “05h” into the DIO pin on the rising edge of
CLK. The status register bits are then shifted out on the DO pin at the falling edge of CLK with most
significant bit (MSB) first as shown in figure 6. The Status Register bits are shown in figure 3 and
include the BUSY, WEL, BP2-BP0, TB and SRP bits (see description of the Status Register earlier in
this datasheet).
The Status Register instruction may be used at any time, even while a Program, Erase or Write Status
Register cycle is in progress. This allows the BUSY status bit to be checked to determine when the
cycle is complete and if the device can accept another instruction. The Status Register can be read
continuously, as shown in Figure 6. The instruction is completed by driving /CS high.
Figure 6. Read Status Register Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.6 Write Status Register (01h)
The Write Status Register instruction allows the Status Register to be written. A Write Enable
instruction must previously have been executed for the device to accept the Write Status Register
Instruction (Status Register bit WEL must equal 1). Once write enabled, the instruction is entered by
driving /CS low, sending the instruction code “01h”, and then writing the status register data byte as
illustrated in figure 7. The Status Register bits are shown in figure 3 and described earlier in this
datasheet.
Only non-volatile Status Register bits SRP, TB, BP2, BP1 and BP0 (bits 7, 5, 4, 3 and 2) can be
written to. All other Status Register bit locations are read-only and will not be affected by the Write
Status Register instruction.
The /CS pin must be driven high after the eighth bit of the last byte has been latched. If this is not
done the Write Status Register instruction will not be executed. After /CS is driven high, the self-timed
Write Status Register cycle will commence for a time duration of tW (See AC Characteristics). While
the Write Status Register cycle is in progress, the Read Status Register instruction may still accessed
to check the status of the BUSY bit. The BUSY bit is a 1 during the Write Status Register cycle and a
0 when the cycle is finished and ready to accept other instructions again. After the Write Register
cycle has finished the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit in the Status Register will be cleared to 0.
The Write Status Register instruction allows the Block Protect bits (TB, BP2, BP1 and BP0) to be set
for protecting all, a portion, or none of the memory from erase and program instructions. Protected
areas become read-only (see Status Register Memory Protection table). The Write Status Register
instruction also allows the Status Register Protect bit (SRP) to be set. This bit is used in conjunction
with the Write Protect (/WP) pin to disable writes to the status register. When the SRP bit is set to a 0
state (factory default) the /WP pin has no control over the status register. When the SRP pin is set to a
1, the Write Status Register instruction is locked out while the /WP pin is low. When the /WP pin is
high the Write Status Register instruction is allowed.
Figure 7. Write Status Register Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.7 Read Data (03h)
The Read Data instruction allows one more data bytes to be sequentially read from the memory. The
instruction is initiated by driving the /CS pin low and then shifting the instruction code “03h” followed
by a 24-bit address (A23-A0) into the DIO pin. The code and address bits are latched on the rising
edge of the CLK pin. After the address is received, the data byte of the addressed memory location
will be shifted out on the DO pin at the falling edge of CLK with most significant bit (MSB) first. The
address is automatically incremented to the next higher address after each byte of data is shifted out
allowing for a continuous stream of data. This means that the entire memory can be accessed with a
single instruction as long as the clock continues. The instruction is completed by driving /CS high. The
Read Data instruction sequence is shown in figure 8. If a Read Data instruction is issued while an
Erase, Program or Write cycle is in process (BUSY=1) the instruction is ignored and will not have any
effects on the current cycle. The Read Data instruction allows clock rates from D.C. to a maximum of
fR (see AC Electrical Characteristics).
Figure 8. Read Data Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.8 Fast Read (0Bh)
The Fast Read instruction is similar to the Read Data instruction except that it can operate at the
highest possible frequency of FR (see AC Electrical Characteristics). This is accomplished by adding
eight “dummy” clocks after the 24-bit address as shown in figure 9. The dummy clocks allow the
devices internal circuits additional time for setting up the initial address. During the dummy clocks the
data value on the DIO pin is a “don’t care”.
Figure 9. Fast Read Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.9 Fast Read Dual Output (3Bh)
The Fast Read Dual Output (3Bh) instruction is similar to the standard Fast Read (0Bh) instruction
except that data is output on two pins, DO and DIO, instead of just DO. This allows data to be
transferred from the W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL at twice the rate of standard SPI devices. The Fast
Read Dual Output instruction is ideal for quickly downloading code from Flash to RAM upon power-up
or for applications that cache code-segments to RAM for execution.
Similar to the Fast Read instruction, the Fast Read Dual Output instruction can operate at the highest
possible frequency of FR (see AC Electrical Characteristics). This is accomplished by adding eight
“dummy” clocks after the 24-bit address as shown in figure 10. The dummy clocks allow the device's
internal circuits additional time for setting up the initial address. The input data during the dummy
clocks is “don’t care”. However, the DIO pin should be high-impedance prior to the falling edge of the
first data out clock.
Figure 10. Fast Read Dual Output Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.10 Page Program (02h)
The Page Program instruction allows up to 256 bytes of data to be programmed at previously erased
to all 1s (FFh) memory locations. A Write Enable instruction must be executed before the device will
accept the Page Program Instruction (Status Register bit WEL must equal 1). The instruction is
initiated by driving the /CS pin low then shifting the instruction code “02h” followed by a 24-bit address
(A23-A0) and at least one data byte, into the DIO pin. The /CS pin must be held low for the entire
length of the instruction while data is being sent to the device.
If an entire 256 byte page is to be programmed, the last address byte (the 8 least significant address
bits) should be set to 0. If the last address byte is not zero, and the number of clocks exceed the
remaining page length, the addressing will wrap to the beginning of the page. In some cases, less
than 256 bytes (a partial page) can be programmed without having any effect on other bytes within the
same page. One condition to perform a partial page program is that the number of clocks can not
exceed the remaining page length. If more than 256 bytes are sent to the device the addressing will
wrap to the beginning of the page and overwrite previously sent data.
As with the write and erase instructions, the /CS pin must be driven high after the eighth bit of the last
byte has been latched. If this is not done the Page Program instruction will not be executed. After /CS
is driven high, the self-timed Page Program instruction will commence for a time duration of tpp (See
AC Characteristics). While the Page Program cycle is in progress, the Read Status Register
instruction may still be accessed for checking the status of the BUSY bit. The BUSY bit is a 1 during
the Page Program cycle and becomes a 0 when the cycle is finished and the device is ready to accept
other instructions again. After the Page Program cycle has finished the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit
in the Status Register is cleared to 0. The Page Program instruction will not be executed if the
addressed page is protected by the Block Protect (BP2, BP1, and BP0) bits (see Status Register
Memory Protection table).
Figure 11. Page Program Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.11 Sector Erase (20h)
The Sector Erase instruction sets all memory within a specified sector (4K-bytes) to the erased state
of all 1s (FFh). A Write Enable instruction must be executed before the device will accept the Sector
Erase Instruction (Status Register bit WEL must equal 1). The instruction is initiated by driving the /CS
pin low and shifting the instruction code “20h” followed a 24-bit sector address (A23-A0) (see Figure
2). The Sector Erase instruction sequence is shown in figure 12.
The /CS pin must be driven high after the eighth bit of the last byte has been latched. If this is not
done the Sector Erase instruction will not be executed. After /CS is driven high, the self-timed Sector
Erase instruction will commence for a time duration of tSE (See AC Characteristics). While the Sector
Erase cycle is in progress, the Read Status Register instruction may still be accessed for checking the
status of the BUSY bit. The BUSY bit is a 1 during the Sector Erase cycle and becomes a 0 when the
cycle is finished and the device is ready to accept other instructions again. After the Sector Erase
cycle has finished the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit in the Status Register is cleared to 0. The Sector
Erase instruction will not be executed if the addressed page is protected by the Block Protect (TB,
BP2, BP1, and BP0) bits (see Status Register Memory Protection table).
Figure 12. Sector Erase Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.12 Block Erase (D8h)
The Block Erase instruction sets all memory within a specified block (64K-bytes) to the erased state of
all 1s (FFh). A Write Enable instruction must be executed before the device will accept the Block
Erase Instruction (Status Register bit WEL must equal 1). The instruction is initiated by driving the /CS
pin low and shifting the instruction code “D8h” followed a 24-bit block address (A23-A0) (see Figure
2). The Block Erase instruction sequence is shown in figure 13.
The /CS pin must be driven high after the eighth bit of the last byte has been latched. If this is not
done the Block Erase instruction will not be executed. After /CS is driven high, the self-timed Block
Erase instruction will commence for a time duration of tBE (See AC Characteristics). While the Block
Erase cycle is in progress, the Read Status Register instruction may still be accessed for checking the
status of the BUSY bit. The BUSY bit is a 1 during the Block Erase cycle and becomes a 0 when the
cycle is finished and the device is ready to accept other instructions again. After the Block Erase cycle
has finished the Write Enable Latch (WEL) bit in the Status Register is cleared to 0. The Block Erase
instruction will not be executed if the addressed page is protected by the Block Protect (TB, BP2, BP1,
and BP0) bits (see Status Register Memory Protection table).
Figure 13. Block Erase Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.13 Chip Erase (C7h or 60h)
The Chip Erase instruction sets all memory within the device to the erased state of all 1s (FFh). A
Write Enable instruction must be executed before the device will accept the Chip Erase Instruction
(Status Register bit WEL must equal 1). The instruction is initiated by driving the /CS pin low and
shifting the instruction code “C7h” or “60h”. The Chip Erase instruction sequence is shown in figure
14.
The /CS pin must be driven high after the eighth bit has been latched. If this is not done the Chip
Erase instruction will not be executed. After /CS is driven high, the self-timed Chip Erase instruction
will commence for a time duration of tCE (See AC Characteristics). While the Chip Erase cycle is in
progress, the Read Status Register instruction may still be accessed to check the status of the BUSY
bit. The BUSY bit is a 1 during the Chip Erase cycle and becomes a 0 when finished and the device is
ready to accept other instructions again. After the Chip Erase cycle has finished the Write Enable
Latch (WEL) bit in the Status Register is cleared to 0. The Chip Erase instruction will not be executed
if any page is protected by the Block Protect (BP2, BP1, and BP0) bits (see Status Register Memory
Protection table).
Figure 14. Chip Erase Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.14 Power-down (B9h)
Although the standby current during normal operation is relatively low, standby current can be further
reduced with the Power-down instruction. The lower power consumption makes the Power-down
instruction especially useful for battery powered applications (See ICC1 and ICC2 in AC
Characteristics). The instruction is initiated by driving the /CS pin low and shifting the instruction code
“B9h” as shown in figure 15.
The /CS pin must be driven high after the eighth bit has been latched. If this is not done the Power-
down instruction will not be executed. After /CS is driven high, the power-down state will entered
within the time duration of tDP (See AC Characteristics). While in the power-down state only the
Release from Power-down / Device ID instruction, which restores the device to normal operation, will
be recognized. All other instructions are ignored. This includes the Read Status Register instruction,
which is always available during normal operation. Ignoring all but one instruction makes the Power
Down state a useful condition for securing maximum write protection. The device always powers-up in
the normal operation with the standby current of ICC1.
Figure 15. Deep Power-down Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.15 Release Power-down / Device ID (ABh)
The Release from Power-down / Device ID instruction is a multi-purpose instruction. It can be used to
release the device from the power-down state, obtain the devices electronic identification (ID) number
or do both.
When used only to release the device from the power-down state, the instruction is issued by driving
the /CS pin low, shifting the instruction code “ABh” and driving /CS high as shown in figure 16. After
the time duration of tRES1 (See AC Characteristics) the device will resume normal operation and other
instructions will be accepted. The /CS pin must remain high during the tRES1 time duration.
When used only to obtain the Device ID while not in the power-down state, the instruction is initiated
by driving the /CS pin low and shifting the instruction code “ABh” followed by 3-dummy bytes. The
Device ID bits are then shifted out on the falling edge of CLK with most significant bit (MSB) first as
shown in figure 17. The Device ID values for the W25X10AL, W25X20AL, W25X40AL and W25X80AL
are listed in Manufacturer and Device Identification table. The Device ID can be read continuously.
The instruction is completed by driving /CS high.
When used to release the device from the power-down state and obtain the Device ID, the instruction
is the same as previously described, and shown in figure 17, except that after /CS is driven high it
must remain high for a time duration of tRES2 (See AC Characteristics). After this time duration the
device will resume normal operation and other instructions will be accepted.
If the Release from Power-down / Device ID instruction is issued while an Erase, Program or Write
cycle is in process (when BUSY equals 1) the instruction is ignored and will not have any effects on
the current cycle
Figure 16. Release Power-down Instruction Sequence
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Figure 17. Release Power-down / Device ID Instruction Sequence Diagram
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10.2.16 Read Manufacturer / Device ID (90h)
The Read Manufacturer/Device ID instruction is an alternative to the Release from Power-down/
Device ID instruction that provides both JEDEC assigned manufacturer ID and the specific device ID.
The Read Manufacturer/Device ID instruction is very similar to the Release from Power-down / Device
ID instruction. The instruction is initiated by driving the /CS pin low and shifting the instruction code
“90h” followed by a 24-bit address (A23-A0) of 000000h. After which, the Manufacturer ID for Winbond
(EFh) and the Device ID are shifted out on the falling edge of CLK with most significant bit (MSB) first
as shown in figure 18. The Device ID values for the W25X10AL, W25X20AL, W25X40AL and
W25X80AL are listed in Manufacturer and Device Identification table. If the 24-bit address is initially
set to 000001h the Device ID will be read first and then followed by the Manufacturer ID. The
Manufacturer and Device IDs can be read continuously, alternating from one to the other. The
instruction is completed by driving /CS high.
Figure 18. Read Manufacturer / Device ID Diagram
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10.2.17 JEDEC ID (9Fh)
For compatibility reasons, the W25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL provides several instructions to
electronically determine the identity of the device. The Read JEDEC ID instruction is compatible with
the JEDEC standard for SPI compatible serial memories that was adopted in 2003.
The instruction is initiated by driving the /CS pin low and shifting the instruction code “9Fh”. The
JEDEC assigned Manufacturer ID byte for Winbond (EFh) and two Device ID bytes, Memory Type
(ID15-ID8) and Capacity (ID7-ID0) are then shifted out on the falling edge of CLK with most significant
bit (MSB) first as shown in figure 19. For memory type and capacity values refer to Manufacturer and
Device Identification table.
Figure 19. Read JEDEC ID
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11. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
11.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings (1)
PARAMETERS SYMBOL CONDITIONS RANGE UNIT
Supply Voltage VCC –0.6 to +4.0 V
Voltage Applied to Any Pin VIO Relative to Ground –0.6 to VCC +0.4 V
Transient Voltage on any Pin VIOT <20nS Transient
Relative to Ground –2.0V to VCC+2.0V V
Storage Temperature TSTG –65 to +150 °C
Lead Temperature TLEAD See Note
(2) °C
Electrostatic Discharge Voltage VESD Human Body Model(3) –2000 to +2000 V
Notes:
1. This device has been designed and tested for the specified operation ranges. Proper operation
outside of these levels is not guaranteed. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings may affect device
reliability. Exposure beyond absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage.
2. Compliant with JEDEC Standard J-STD-20C for small body Sn-Pb or Pb-free (Green) assembly
and the European directive on restrictions on hazardous substances (RoHS) 2002/95/EU.
3. JEDEC Std JESD22-A114A (C1=100 pF, R1=1500 ohms, R2=500 ohms).
11.2 Operating Ranges
SPEC
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN MAX
UNIT
Supply Voltage(1) VCC FR = 50MHz, fR = 25MHz 2.3 3.6 V
Ambient Temperature,
Operating TA Industrial –40 +85 °C
Note:
1. VCC voltage during Read can operate across the min and max range but should not exceed ±10%
of the programming (erase/write) voltage.
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11.3 Endurance and Data Retention
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN MAX UNIT
Erase/Program Cycles 4KB sector, 64KB block or full chip. 100,000 cycles
Data Retention 55°C 20 years
11.4 Power-up Timing and Write Inhibit Threshold
SPEC
PARAMETER SYMBOL
MIN MAX
UNIT
VCC (min) to /CS Low tVSL(1) 10 µs
Time Delay Before Write Instruction tPUW(1) 1 10 ms
Write Inhibit Threshold Voltage VWI(1) 1 2 V
Note:
1. These parameters are characterized only.
Figure 20. Power-up Timing and Voltage Levels
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11.5 DC Electrical Characteristics
SPEC
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Input Capacitance CIN(1) VIN = 0V(2) 6 pF
Output Capacitance Cout(1) VOUT = 0V(2) 8 pF
Input Leakage ILI ±2 µA
I/O Leakage ILO ±2 µA
Standby Current ICC1 /CS = VCC,
VIN = GND or VCC 25 50 µA
Power-down Current ICC2 /CS = VCC,
VIN = GND or VCC <1 10 µA
Current Read Data /
Dual Output 1MHz(2) ICC3 C = 0.1 VCC / 0.9 VCC
DO = Open 4/5 6/7.5 mA
Current Read Data /
Dual Output 33MHz(2) ICC3 C = 0.1 VCC / 0.9 VCC
DO = Open 6/7 9/10 mA
Current Read Data /
Dual Output 50MHz(2) ICC3 C = 0.1 VCC / 0.9 VCC
DO = Open 7/8 10/12 mA
Current Page Program ICC4 /CS = VCC 12 20 mA
Current Write Status
Register ICC5 /CS = VCC 5 10 mA
Current Sector/Block
Erase ICC6 /CS = VCC 12 20 mA
Current Chip Erase ICC7 /CS = VCC 12 20 mA
Input Low Voltage VIL –0.5 VCCx0.3 V
Input High Voltage VIH VCCx0.7 VCC+0.4 V
Output Low Voltage VOL IOL = 1.6 mA 0.4 V
Output High Voltage VOH IOH = –100 µA VCC–0.2 V
Notes:
1. Tested on sample basis and specified through design and characterization data. TA=25°C, VCC=3V.
2. Checker Board Pattern.
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11.6 AC Measurement Conditions
SPEC
PARAMETER SYMBOL
MIN MAX
UNIT
Load Capacitance CL 30 pF
Input Rise and Fall Times TR, TF 5 ns
Input Pulse Voltages VIN 0.2 VCC to 0.8 VCC V
Input Timing Reference Voltages IN 0.3 VCC to 0.7 VCC V
Output Timing Reference Voltages OUT 0.5 VCC to 0.5 VCC V
Note:
1. Output Hi-Z is defined as the point where data out is no longer driven.
Figure 21. AC Measurement I/O Waveform
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11.7 AC Electrical Characteristics
SPEC
DESCRIPTION SYMBOL ALT
MIN TYP MAX
UNIT
Clock frequency
for all instructions, except Read Data (03h)
2.3V-3.6V VCC & Industrial Temperature
FR f
0 D.C. 50 MHz
Clock freq. Read Data instruction 03h fR D.C. 25 MHz
Clock High, Low Time, for Fast Read (0Bh, 3Bh) /
other instructions except Read Data (03h)
tCLH,
tCLL(1)
7 ns
Clock High, Low Time for Read Data (03h)
instruction
tCRLH,
tCRLL(1)
13 ns
Clock Rise Time peak to peak tCLCH(2) 0.1 V/ns
Clock Fall Time peak to peak tCHCL(2) 0.1 V/ns
/CS Active Setup Time relative to CLK tSLCH tCSS 5 ns
/CS Not Active Hold Time relative to CLK tCHSL 5 ns
Data In Setup Time tDVCH tDSU 2 ns
Data In Hold Time tCHDX tDH 5 ns
/CS Active Hold Time relative to CLK tCHSH 5 ns
/CS Not Active Setup Time relative to CLK tSHCH 5 ns
/CS Deselect Time (for Array ReadArray Read /
Erase or Program Read Status Register)
tSHSL tCSH 50/100 ns
Output Disable Time tSHQZ(2) tDIS 7 ns
Clock Low to Output Valid tCLQV tV 9 ns
Output Hold Time tCLQX tHO 0 ns
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11.8 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont’d)
SPEC
DESCRIPTION SYMBOL ALT
MIN TYP MAX UNIT
/HOLD Active Setup Time relative to CLK tHLCH 5 ns
/HOLD Active Hold Time relative to CLK tCHHH 5 ns
/HOLD Not Active Setup Time relative to CLK tHHCH 5 ns
/HOLD Not Active Hold Time relative to CLK tCHHL 5 ns
/HOLD to Output Low-Z tHHQX(2) tLZ 7 ns
/HOLD to Output High-Z tHLQZ(2) tHZ 12 ns
Write Protect Setup Time Before /CS Low tWHSL(3) 20 ns
Write Protect Hold Time After /CS High tSHWL(3) 100 ns
/CS High to Power-down Mode tDP(2) 3 µs
/CS High to Standby Mode without Electronic
Signature Read
tRES1(2) 3 µs
/CS High to Standby Mode with Electronic
Signature Read
tRES2(2) 1.8 µs
Write Status Register Time tW 10 15 ms
Byte Program Time (First Byte) (5) t
BP1 30 50 µs
Additional Byte Program Time (After First Byte) (5) t
BP2 6 12 µs
Page Program Time tPP 1.5 3 ms
Sector Erase Time (4KB) tSE 120 500 ms
Block Erase Time (64KB) tBE 0.4 1 s
Chip Erase Time W25X10AL / W25X20AL
Chip Erase Time W25X40AL
Chip Erase Time W25X80AL
tCE 1.5
3
6
3
5
10
s
s
s
Notes:
1. Clock high + Clock low must be less than or equal to 1/fC.
2. Value guaranteed by design and/or characterization, not 100% tested in production.
3. Only applicable as a constraint for a Write Status Register instruction when Sector Protect Bit is set to 1.
4. Commercial temperature only applies to Fast Read (FR1 ). Industrial temperature applies to all other parameters.
5. For multiple bytes after first byte within a page, tBPN = tBP1 + tBP2 * N (typical) and tBPN = tBP1 + tBP2 * N (max), where
N = number of bytes programmed.
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11.9 Serial Output Timing
11.10 Input Timing
11.11 Hold Timing
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12. PACKAGE SPECIFICATION
12.1 8-Pin SOIC 150-mil (Package Code SN)
L
O
c
D
A1
A
e
b
SEATING PLANE
Y
0.25
GAUGE PLANE
EH
E
1
85
4
MILLIMETERS INCHES
SYMBOL Min Max Min Max
A 1.35 1.75 0.053 0.069
A1 0.10 0.25 0.004 0.010
b 0.33 0.51 0.013 0.020
c 0.19 0.25 0.008 0.010
E(3) 3.80 4.00 0.150 0.157
D(3) 4.80 5.00 0.188 0.196
e(2) 1.27 BSC 0.050 BSC
HE 5.80 6.20 0.228 0.244
Y(4) - 0.10 - 0.004
L 0.40 1.27 0.016 0.050
0° 10° 10°
Notes:
1. Controlling dimensions: millimeters, unless otherwise specified.
2. BSC = Basic lead spacing between centers.
3. Dimensions D and E do not include mold flash protrusions and should be measured from the bottom of the package.
4. Formed leads coplanarity with respect to seating plane shall be within 0.004 inches.
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12.2 8-Pin SOIC 208-mil (Package Code SS)
θ
MILLIMETERS INCHES
SYMBOL MIN NOM MAX MIN NOM MAX
A 1.75 1.95 2.16 0.069 0.077 0.085
A1 0.05 0.15 0.25 0.002 0.006 0.010
A2 1.70 1.80 1.91 0.067 0.071 0.075
b 0.35 0.42 0.48 0.014 0.017 0.019
C 0.19 0.20 0.25 0.007 0.008 0.010
D 5.18 5.28 5.38 0.204 0.208 0.212
D1 5.13 5.23 5.33 0.202 0.206 0.210
E 5.18 5.28 5.38 0.204 0.208 0.212
E1 5.13 5.23 5.33 0.202 0.206 0.210
e 1.27 BSC 0.050 BSC
H 7.70 7.90 8.10 0.303 0.311 0.319
L 0.50 0.65 0.80 0.020 0.026 0.031
y - - 0.010 - - 0.004
θ 0° - 8° 0° - 8°
Notes:
1. Controlling dimensions: millimeters, unless otherwise specified.
2. BSC = Basic lead spacing between centers.
3. Dimensions D1 and E1 do not include mold flash protrusions and should be measured from the bottom of the package.
4. Formed leads coplanarity with respect to seating plane shall be within 0.004 inches.
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12.3 8-Pin PDIP 300-mil (Package Code DA)
Seating Plane
eA
2
A
c
E
Base Plane
1
A
1
e
L
A
S
1
E
D
1
B
B
85
14
α
Millimeters Inches
Symbol Min Typ. Max Min Typ. Max
A --- --- 4.45 --- --- 0.175
A1 0.25 --- --- 0.010 --- ---
A2 3.18 3.30 3.43 0.125 0.130 0.135
B 0.41 0.46 0.56 0.016 0.018 0.022
B1 1.47 1.52 1.63 0.058 0.060 0.064
c 0.20 0.25 0.36 0.008 0.010 0.014
D - 9.14 9.65 - 0.360 0.380
E 7.37 7.62 7.87 0.290 0.300 0.310
E1 6.22 6.35 6.48 0.245 0.250 0.255
e1 2.29 2.54 2.79 0.090 0.100 0.110
L 3.05 3.30 3.56 0.120 0.130 0.140
α 0 - 15 0 - 15
eA 8.51 9.02 9.53 0.335 0.355 0.375
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Publication Release Date: October 7, 2009
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12.4 8-Contact 6x5mm WSON (Package Code ZP)
MILLIMETERS INCHES
SYMBOL MIN TYP. MAX MIN TYP. MAX
A 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.0275 0.0295 0.0314
A1 0.00 0.02 0.05 0.0000 0.0007 0.0019
b 0.35 0.40 0.48 0.0137 0.0157 0.0188
C - 0.20 REF. - - 0.0078 REF. -
D 5.90 6.00 6.10 0.2322 0.2362 0.2401
D2 3.35 3.40 3.45 0.1318 0.1338 0.1358
E 4.90 5.00 5.10 0.1929 0.1968 0.2007
E2 4.25 4.30 4.35 0.1673 0.1692 0.1712
E(2) 1.27 BSC 0.0500 BSC
L 0.55 0.60 0.65 0.0216 0.0236 0.0255
y 0.00 - 0.75 0.0000 - 0.0029
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8-Pad WSON 6x5mm Cont’d.
MILLIMETERS INCHES
SYMBOL .
MIN TYP. MAX MIN TYP MAX
SOLDER PATTERN
M 3.40 0. 38 13
N 4.30 0. 92 16
P 6.00 0. 60 23
Q 0.50 0. 96 01
R 0.75 0. 55 02
Notes:
1. Advanced Packaging Information; please contact Winbond for the latest minimum and maximum specifications.
2. BSC = Basic lead spacing between centers.
3. Dimensions D and E do not include mold flash protrusions and should be measured from the bottom of the package.
4. The metal pad area on the bottom center of the package is connected to the device ground (GND pin). Avoid placement of
exposed PCB vias under the pad
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13. ORDERING INFORMATION(1)
W 25X xx
A
L xx(2)
I = Industrial (-40°C to +85°C)
SS = 8-pin
SOIC 208-mil DA = 8-pin PDIP 300-mil
SN = 8-pin SOIC 150-mil ZP = 8-pad WSON 6x5mm
L = 2.3V to 3.6V
10A = 1M-bit
20A = 2M-bit
40A = 4M-bit
80A = 8M-bit
25X = spiFlash Serial Flash Memory with 4KB sectors, Dual Outputs
W = Winbond
(Blank) Standard
G, Z = Green Package (Lead-free, RoHS Compliant, Halogen-free (TBBA), Antimony-Oxide-free Sb2O3)
Notes:
1a. The Winbond W25X10AL, W25X20AL, W25X40AL and W25X80AL are fully compatible with the previous Winbond
W25X10L, W25X20L, W25X40L and W25X80L Serial Flash Memories.
1b. Standard bulk shipments are in Tube (shape E). Please specify alternate packing method, such as Tape and Reel
(shape T), when placing orders.
1c. The “W” prefix is not included on the part marking.
2. Only the 2nd letter is used for the part marking, package type ZP is not used for the part marking.
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13.1 Valid Part Numbers and Top Side Marking
The following table provides the valid part numbers for the 25X10AL/20AL/40AL/80AL SpiFlash
Memories. Please contact Winbond for specific availability by density and package type. Winbond
SpiFlash memories use an 12-digit Product Number for ordering. However, due to limited space, the
Top Side Marking on all packages use an abbreviated 10-digit number.
PACKAGE TYPE DENSITY PRODUCT NUMBER TOP SIDE MARKING
1M-bit W25X10ALSNIG 25X10ALNIG
2M-bit W25X20ALSNIG 25X20ALNIG
4M-bit W25X40ALSNIG 25X40ALNIG
SN
SOIC-8 150mil
8M-bit W25X80ALSNIG(2) 25X80ALNIG
4M-bit W25X40ALSSIG 25X40ALSIG
SS
SOIC-8 208mil 8M-bit W25X80ALSSIG 25X80ALSIG
1M-bit W25X10ALZPIG 25X10ALIG
2M-bit W25X20ALZPIG 25X20ALIG
4M-bit W25X40ALZPIG 25X40ALIG
ZP(1)
WSON-8 6x5mm
8M-bit W25X80ALZPIG 25X80ALIG
4M-bit W25X40ALDAIZ 25X40ALAIZ
DA
PDIP-8 300mil 8M-bit W25X80ALDAIZ 25X80ALAIZ
Notes:
1. For WSON packages, the package type ZP is not used in the top side marking.
2. Package type SN (SOIC8 150mil) is a special order package, please contact Winbond for
ordering information.
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Publication Release Date: October 7, 2009
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14. REVISION HISTORY
VERSION DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION
A 02/21/08 All New Create
B 05/09/08 40 Removed Preliminary designation.
Updated PDIP-8 dimensions.
C 08/07/09 38~44
Update Package Diagrams
Updated ordering information.
D 10/07/09 Table of Contents Error Correction
Trademarks
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Important Notice
Winbond products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use as components
in systems or equipment intended for surgical implantation, atomic energy control
instruments, airplane or spaceship instruments, transportation instruments, traffic signal
instruments, combustion control instruments, or for other applications intended to support or
sustain life. Further more, Winbond products are not intended for applications wherein failure
of Winbond products could result or lead to a situation wherein personal injury, death or
severe property or environmental damage could occur. Winbond customers using or selling
these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify
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