GD25Q32CTIG

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power consumption
• Package: SOP-8 (Small Outline Package)
• Essence: Flash memory chip
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 pieces per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 32 Megabits (4 Megabytes)
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V - 3.6V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Write/Erase Endurance: 100,000 cycles
• Data Retention: 20 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. CS (Chip Select)
2. SO (Serial Data Output)
3. WP (Write Protect)
4. GND (Ground)
5. SI (Serial Data Input)
6. SCLK (Serial Clock)
7. HOLD (Hold Input)
8. VCC (Power Supply)

Functional Features

• High-speed data transfer with SPI interface
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient operation
• Wide operating voltage range for compatibility
• Write protection feature to prevent accidental modification
• Hold input for pausing data transmission

Advantages

• Fast read/write operations enhance overall system performance
• Low power consumption prolongs battery life in portable devices
• Compact SOP-8 package saves board space
• Write protection prevents unauthorized access or data corruption
• Hold input allows for efficient data handling during interruptions

Disadvantages

• Limited storage capacity compared to higher-density flash chips
• Relatively higher cost per megabyte compared to larger memory chips
• Requires external components for proper interfacing and operation

Working Principles

GD25Q32CTIG is a flash memory chip that utilizes the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for communication with a microcontroller or other devices. It stores data in non-volatile memory cells, allowing information to be retained even when power is removed. The SPI interface enables high-speed data transfer between the chip and the host device.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Consumer Electronics: Used in smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and gaming consoles for storing firmware, operating systems, and user data.
• Automotive: Employed in car infotainment systems, instrument clusters, and navigation units for data storage and software updates.
• Industrial Automation: Utilized in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and industrial control systems for storing configuration data and program code.
• Networking Equipment: Integrated into routers, switches, and network attached storage (NAS) devices for firmware storage and system configuration.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. W25Q32JVZPIQ - 32 Megabit SPI Flash Memory
2. MX25L3233FM2I-08G - 32 Megabit CMOS Serial Flash Memory
3. S25FL032P0XMFI011 - 32 Megabit SPI Flash Memory

(Note: The above list is not exhaustive and serves as an example of alternative models available in the market.)

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