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GD25Q16

Full part number: GD25Q16EEEG

Every spec below is cited to the manufacturer datasheet. Compare the closest alternatives, then ask the assistant what it means for your design.

00 — Overview

What the GD25Q16 does

The GD25Q16Ex family comprises dual and quad serial flash memory devices available in multiple package types. These parts offer 16 Mbit capacity with 1.7 V to 3.6 V single supply operation and 55 MHz maximum clock frequency. The architecture supports 64 KB page programming and 32 KB or 64 KB block erase functions. Engineers typically use these components for code storage in microcontroller applications, configuration data retention, and non-volatile parameter storage in industrial and consumer electronics requiring high-speed serial communication.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for GD25Q16
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
supply voltage range 2.7 V 3.6 V GigaDevice datasheet, p. 42
operating temperature (abs max) -40 °C 85 °C 8.3 Absolute Maximum Ratings GigaDevice datasheet, p. 36 — 8.3 Absolute Maximum Ratings
clock frequency 133 MHz fc1(03h); 8.6 AC Characteristics GigaDevice datasheet, p. 41 — 8.6 AC Characteristics
standby current 11 µA 80 µA CS# = VCC, VIN = VCC or VSS; icc1 GigaDevice datasheet, p. 40
input capacitance 6 pF VIN = 0V; cin; 8.4 Capacitance Measurement Conditions GigaDevice datasheet, p. 37 — 8.4 Capacitance Measurement Conditions
output capacitance 8 pF VOUT = 0V; cout; 8.4 Capacitance Measurement Conditions GigaDevice datasheet, p. 37 — 8.4 Capacitance Measurement Conditions
slew rate 200 V/µs tchcl(slew rate); 8.6 AC Characteristics GigaDevice datasheet, p. 41 — 8.6 AC Characteristics
fall time 5 ns 8.4 Capacitance Measurement Conditions GigaDevice datasheet, p. 37 — 8.4 Capacitance Measurement Conditions
memory size 16 Mbit GigaDevice datasheet, p. 4
data retention 20 year GigaDevice datasheet, p. 4
program erase cycles 100 kcycle GigaDevice datasheet, p. 4
page program time 400 µs GigaDevice datasheet, p. 42 — GigaDevice Dual and Quad Serial Flash
block erase time 250 ms GigaDevice datasheet, p. 42 — GigaDevice Dual and Quad Serial Flash
sector erase time 45 ms GigaDevice datasheet, p. 42 — GigaDevice Dual and Quad Serial Flash
output voltage low 200 mV IOL = 100µA; vol; 8.5 DC Characteristics GigaDevice datasheet, p. 38 — 8.5 DC Characteristics
load capacitance 30 pF cl; 8.4 Capacitance Measurement Conditions GigaDevice datasheet, p. 37 — 8.4 Capacitance Measurement Conditions
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to GD25Q16

GD25Q16E similar block erase time, similar clock frequency, similar data retention
GD25Q128EBIG 8.0× higher memory size, 1.7× lower block erase time, 1.3× higher standby current
GD25Q32EBIG 2.1× higher memory size, 1.2× higher page program time, 1.1× higher standby current
GD25Q64EBIG 4.0× higher memory size, 1.2× higher page program time, 1.1× higher standby current
W25Q16JV-IQ 2.1× lower block erase time, 1.1× lower standby current, similar supply voltage range
W25Q20EW 8.0× lower memory size, 1.8× lower supply voltage range, 1.7× lower block erase time
W25Q80DVBYIG 2.1× lower block erase time, 2.0× lower memory size, 2.0× higher page program time
GD25WD05CEIG 4.0× higher page program time, 3.3× higher sector erase time, 2.0× higher block erase time
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the block erase time for the GD25Q16EEEG?

The block erase time is 250 ms.

What is the clock frequency for the GD25Q16EEEG under condition fc1(03h) as specified in section 8.6 AC Characteristics?

The clock frequency is 133 MHz.

What is the data retention period for the GD25Q16EEEG?

The data retention period is 20 year.

What is the fall time under 8.4 Capacitance Measurement Conditions?

The fall time is 5 ns.

What is the input capacitance (cin) when VIN = 0V?

The input capacitance is 6 pF.

What is the load capacitance under cl conditions as defined in section 8.4 Capacitance Measurement Conditions?

The load capacitance is 30 pF.

What is the memory size of the GD25Q16EEEG?

The memory size is 16 Mbit.

What is the operating temperature specified in section 8.3 Absolute Maximum Ratings?

The operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output capacitance of the GD25Q16EEEG when VOUT = 0V?

The output capacitance is 8 pF when VOUT = 0V.

What is the maximum output voltage low (VOL) when IOL is 100µA?

The output voltage low is 200 mV when IOL = 100µA.

What is the page program time for the GD25Q16EEEG?

The page program time is 400 µs.

What is the program erase cycle endurance for the GD25Q16EEEG?

The program erase cycle endurance is 100 kcycle.

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