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W25Q256JV

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00 — Overview

What the W25Q256JV family does

The W25Q256JV is a 256-Mbit serial flash memory supporting dual and quad SPI modes. It operates at 3 V and offers 100-MHz maximum clock speed with 1.5-MHz read latency. The device supports 3-byte and 4-byte address modes for large memory mapping. It includes hardware write protection, block protection, and security lock bits to prevent unauthorized access. The part is available in WSON, SOIC, and TFBGA packages. Engineers typically use it for code storage, configuration data retention, and non-volatile parameter storage in industrial and consumer electronics requiring high density and low power consumption.

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Ordering code: W25Q256JVBIQW25Q256JVCIQW25Q256JVEIMW25Q256JVEIQW25Q256JVFIM

01 — Key specifications

W25Q256JVBIQ datasheet parameters

Parameter	Min	Typ	Max	Conditions	Source
supply voltage range	3 V	—	3.6 V	fR = 50MHz; 9.2 Operating Ranges	Winbond datasheet, p. 79 — 9.2 Operating Ranges
operating temperature	-40 °C	—	85 °C	Industrial; 9.2 Operating Ranges	Winbond datasheet, p. 79 — 9.2 Operating Ranges
clock frequency	—	—	133 MHz	(03h); Note:	Winbond datasheet, p. 83 — Note:
standby current	—	10 µA	60 µA	/CS = VCC, VIN = GND or VCC; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
input capacitance	—	—	6 pF	VIN = 0V; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
output capacitance	—	—	8 pF	VOUT = 0V; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
rise time	—	—	5 ns	9.5 AC Measurement Conditions	Winbond datasheet, p. 82 — 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions
memory size	—	256 Mbit	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
data retention	—	20 year	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
program erase cycles	—	100 kcycle	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
page program time	—	700 µs	3 ms	page; 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
block erase time	—	120 ms	1.6 s	(32kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
sector erase time	—	50 ms	400 ms	(4kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
output voltage low	—	—	200 mV	IOL = 100 µA; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
load capacitance	—	—	30 pF	9.5 AC Measurement Conditions	Winbond datasheet, p. 82 — 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions

02 — FAQ

W25Q256JVBIQ frequently asked questions

What is the block erase time for a 32kb block?

The block erase time is 120 ms.

What is the clock frequency for the W25Q256JVBIQ when using command 03h?

The clock frequency is 133 MHz.

What is the data retention period for the W25Q256JVBIQ?

The data retention is 20 year.

What is the input capacitance when VIN = 0V?

The input capacitance is 6 pF.

What is the load capacitance under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions?

The load capacitance is 30 pF under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions.

What is the memory size of the W25Q256JVBIQ?

The memory size is 256 Mbit.

What is the operating temperature for the W25Q256JVBIQ under Industrial conditions as defined in section 9.2 Operating Ranges?

The operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output capacitance when VOUT = 0V?

The output capacitance is 8 pF.

What is the maximum output voltage low when IOL = 100 µA?

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

What is the page program time for the W25Q256JVBIQ?

The page program time is 700 µs.

What is the program erase cycle endurance for the W25Q256JVBIQ?

The program erase cycles are 100 kcycle.

What is the rise time under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions?

The rise time is 5 ns.

01 — Key specifications

W25Q256JVCIQ datasheet parameters

Parameter	Min	Typ	Max	Conditions	Source
supply voltage range	3 V	—	3.6 V	fR = 50MHz; 9.2 Operating Ranges	Winbond datasheet, p. 79 — 9.2 Operating Ranges
operating temperature	-40 °C	—	85 °C	Industrial; 9.2 Operating Ranges	Winbond datasheet, p. 79 — 9.2 Operating Ranges
clock frequency	—	—	133 MHz	(03h); Note:	Winbond datasheet, p. 83 — Note:
standby current	—	10 µA	60 µA	/CS = VCC, VIN = GND or VCC; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
input capacitance	—	—	6 pF	VIN = 0V; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
output capacitance	—	—	8 pF	VOUT = 0V; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
rise time	—	—	5 ns	9.5 AC Measurement Conditions	Winbond datasheet, p. 82 — 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions
memory size	—	256 Mbit	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
data retention	—	20 year	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
program erase cycles	—	100 kcycle	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
page program time	—	700 µs	3 ms	page; 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
block erase time	—	120 ms	1.6 s	(32kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
sector erase time	—	50 ms	400 ms	(4kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
output voltage low	—	—	200 mV	IOL = 100 µA; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
load capacitance	—	—	30 pF	9.5 AC Measurement Conditions	Winbond datasheet, p. 82 — 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions

02 — FAQ

W25Q256JVCIQ frequently asked questions

What is the block erase time for 32kb blocks?

The block erase time is 120 ms.

What is the clock frequency for the W25Q256JVCIQ when the command is 03h?

The clock frequency is 133 MHz.

What is the data retention period for the W25Q256JVCIQ?

The data retention is 20 year.

What is the input capacitance of the W25Q256JVCIQ?

The input capacitance is 6 pF when VIN = 0V, as specified in section 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics.

What is the load capacitance under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions?

The load capacitance is 30 pF under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions.

What is the memory size of the W25Q256JVCIQ?

The memory size is 256 Mbit.

What is the maximum operating temperature for the W25Q256JVCIQ under Industrial conditions as specified in section 9.2?

The maximum operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output capacitance?

The output capacitance is 8 pF at VOUT = 0V under DC Electrical Characteristics.

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

The output voltage low is 200 mV.

What is the page program time for the W25Q256JVCIQ?

The page program time is 700 µs.

What is the program erase cycle endurance for the W25Q256JVCIQ?

The program erase cycle endurance is 100 kcycle.

What is the rise time under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions?

The rise time is 5 ns.

01 — Key specifications

W25Q256JVEIM datasheet parameters

Parameter	Min	Typ	Max	Conditions	Source
supply voltage range	3 V	—	3.6 V	fR = 50MHz; 9.2 Operating Ranges	Winbond datasheet, p. 79 — 9.2 Operating Ranges
operating temperature	-40 °C	—	85 °C	Industrial; 9.2 Operating Ranges	Winbond datasheet, p. 79 — 9.2 Operating Ranges
clock frequency	—	—	133 MHz	(03h); Note:	Winbond datasheet, p. 83 — Note:
standby current	—	10 µA	60 µA	/CS = VCC, VIN = GND or VCC; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
input capacitance	—	—	6 pF	VIN = 0V; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
output capacitance	—	—	8 pF	VOUT = 0V; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
rise time	—	—	5 ns	9.5 AC Measurement Conditions	Winbond datasheet, p. 82 — 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions
memory size	—	256 Mbit	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
data retention	—	20 year	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
program erase cycles	—	100 kcycle	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
page program time	—	700 µs	3 ms	page; 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
block erase time	—	120 ms	1.6 s	(32kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
sector erase time	—	50 ms	400 ms	(4kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
output voltage low	—	—	200 mV	IOL = 100 µA; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
load capacitance	—	—	30 pF	9.5 AC Measurement Conditions	Winbond datasheet, p. 82 — 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions

02 — FAQ

W25Q256JVEIM frequently asked questions

What is the block erase time for 32kb?

The block erase time is 120 ms.

What is the clock frequency when the 03h command is used?

The clock frequency is 133 MHz (03h).

What is the data retention period for the W25Q256JVEIM?

The data retention is 20 year.

What is the input capacitance of the W25Q256JVEIM when VIN = 0V?

The input capacitance is 6 pF.

What is the load capacitance under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions?

The load capacitance is 30 pF.

What is the memory size of the W25Q256JVEIM?

The memory size is 256 Mbit.

What is the operating temperature for the W25Q256JVEIM under Industrial conditions as defined in section 9.2 Operating Ranges?

The operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output capacitance of the W25Q256JVEIM when VOUT = 0V?

The output capacitance is 8 pF.

What is the output voltage low specification for the W25Q256JVEIM?

The output voltage low is 200 mV when IOL = 100 µA, as detailed in section 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics.

What is the page program time for the W25Q256JVEIM?

The page program time is 700 µs.

What is the program erase cycle endurance for the W25Q256JVEIM?

The program erase cycle endurance is 100 kcycle.

What is the rise time under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions?

The rise time is 5 ns under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions.

01 — Key specifications

W25Q256JVEIQ datasheet parameters

Parameter	Min	Typ	Max	Conditions	Source
supply voltage range	3 V	—	3.6 V	fR = 50MHz; 9.2 Operating Ranges	Winbond datasheet, p. 79 — 9.2 Operating Ranges
operating temperature	-40 °C	—	85 °C	Industrial; 9.2 Operating Ranges	Winbond datasheet, p. 79 — 9.2 Operating Ranges
clock frequency	—	—	133 MHz	(03h); Note:	Winbond datasheet, p. 83 — Note:
standby current	—	10 µA	60 µA	/CS = VCC, VIN = GND or VCC; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
input capacitance	—	—	6 pF	VIN = 0V; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
output capacitance	—	—	8 pF	VOUT = 0V; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
rise time	—	—	5 ns	9.5 AC Measurement Conditions	Winbond datasheet, p. 82 — 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions
memory size	—	256 Mbit	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
data retention	—	20 year	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
program erase cycles	—	100 kcycle	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
page program time	—	700 µs	3 ms	page; 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
block erase time	—	120 ms	1.6 s	(32kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
sector erase time	—	50 ms	400 ms	(4kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
output voltage low	—	—	200 mV	IOL = 100 µA; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
load capacitance	—	—	30 pF	9.5 AC Measurement Conditions	Winbond datasheet, p. 82 — 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions

02 — FAQ

W25Q256JVEIQ frequently asked questions

What is the block erase time for a 32kb block?

The block erase time is 120 ms.

What is the clock frequency for the W25Q256JVEIQ when the command is (03h)?

The clock frequency is 133 MHz.

What is the data retention period for the W25Q256JVEIQ?

The data retention is 20 year.

What is the input capacitance of the W25Q256JVEIQ when VIN = 0V?

The input capacitance is 6 pF under the condition VIN = 0V as specified in section 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics.

What is the load capacitance under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions?

The load capacitance is 30 pF under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions.

What is the memory size of the W25Q256JVEIQ?

The memory size is 256 Mbit.

What is the maximum operating temperature for the W25Q256JVEIQ under Industrial conditions as specified in section 9.2 Operating Ranges?

The maximum operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output capacitance when VOUT = 0V?

The output capacitance is 8 pF.

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

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

What is the page program time for the W25Q256JVEIQ?

The page program time is 700 µs.

What is the program erase cycle endurance for the W25Q256JVEIQ?

The program erase cycles are 100 kcycle.

What is the rise time under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions?

The rise time is 5 ns.

01 — Key specifications

W25Q256JVFIM datasheet parameters

Parameter	Min	Typ	Max	Conditions	Source
supply voltage range	3 V	—	3.6 V	fR = 50MHz; 9.2 Operating Ranges	Winbond datasheet, p. 79 — 9.2 Operating Ranges
operating temperature	-40 °C	—	85 °C	Industrial; 9.2 Operating Ranges	Winbond datasheet, p. 79 — 9.2 Operating Ranges
clock frequency	—	—	133 MHz	(03h); Note:	Winbond datasheet, p. 83 — Note:
standby current	—	10 µA	60 µA	/CS = VCC, VIN = GND or VCC; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
input capacitance	—	—	6 pF	VIN = 0V; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
output capacitance	—	—	8 pF	VOUT = 0V; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
rise time	—	—	5 ns	9.5 AC Measurement Conditions	Winbond datasheet, p. 82 — 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions
memory size	—	256 Mbit	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
data retention	—	20 year	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
program erase cycles	—	100 kcycle	—		Winbond datasheet, p. 6
page program time	—	700 µs	3 ms	page; 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
block erase time	—	120 ms	1.6 s	(32kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
sector erase time	—	50 ms	400 ms	(4kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)	Winbond datasheet, p. 84 — 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd)
output voltage low	—	—	200 mV	IOL = 100 µA; 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics	Winbond datasheet, p. 81 — 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics
load capacitance	—	—	30 pF	9.5 AC Measurement Conditions	Winbond datasheet, p. 82 — 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions

02 — FAQ

W25Q256JVFIM frequently asked questions

What is the block erase time for 32kb?

The block erase time is 120 ms (32kb); 9.7 AC Electrical Characteristics (cont'd).

What is the clock frequency for command 03h?

The clock frequency is 133 MHz.

What is the data retention period for the W25Q256JVFIM?

The data retention period is 20 year.

What is the input capacitance of the W25Q256JVFIM?

The input capacitance is 6 pF when VIN = 0V, as specified in section 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics.

What is the load capacitance under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions?

The load capacitance is 30 pF under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions.

What is the memory size of the W25Q256JVFIM?

The memory size is 256 Mbit.

What is the maximum operating temperature for the W25Q256JVFIM under Industrial conditions as defined in section 9.2 Operating Ranges?

The maximum operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output capacitance of the W25Q256JVFIM?

The output capacitance is 8 pF at VOUT = 0V, as specified in section 9.4 DC Electrical Characteristics.

What is the maximum output voltage low?

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

What is the page program time for the W25Q256JVFIM?

The page program time is 700 µs.

What is the program erase cycle endurance for the W25Q256JVFIM?

The program erase cycles are 100 kcycle.

What is the rise time under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions?

The rise time is 5 ns under 9.5 AC Measurement Conditions.

03 — Alternatives

Closest matches to W25Q256JV

W25Q128JV-IN 2.0× lower memory size, 1.7× lower page program time, 1.6× lower supply voltage range

W25Q16JV-IQ 16.0× lower memory size, 1.7× lower page program time, 1.1× lower sector erase time

W25Q20EW 1.8× lower supply voltage range, 1.7× lower page program time, 1.3× lower clock frequency

W25Q32JV-IQ 7.6× lower memory size, 1.7× lower page program time, 1.1× lower sector erase time

W25Q64JVSFIQ 4.0× lower memory size, 1.7× lower page program time, 1.1× lower sector erase time

W25Q80DVBYIG 1.3× lower clock frequency, 1.1× higher page program time, 1.1× lower sector erase time

GD25Q128EBIG 2.0× lower memory size, 1.4× higher standby current, 1.4× lower page program time

GD25Q16E 16.0× lower memory size, 2.1× higher block erase time, 1.7× lower page program time

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