Infineon Technologies S25FL064LABNFB010

Overview

S25FL064LABNFB010 from Infineon is a 64 Mb (8 MB) serial NOR flash memory IC using 65-nm floating gate technology, operating from 2.7 V to 3.6 V, supporting SPI multi-I/O (SIO/DIO/QIO/QPI), DDR read modes, and uniform 4 KB/32 KB/64 KB erase sectors. It enables XIP execution and code shadowing in space-constrained embedded systems such as industrial controllers and automotive infotainment head units.

For engineers reviewing the S25FL064LABNFB010 datasheet, S25FL064LABNFB010 pinout, S25FL064LABNFB010 application, or S25FL064LABNFB010 equivalent, key selection criteria include Quad I/O read bandwidth up to 54 MBps, 100,000 program-erase cycles, 20-year data retention, industrial temperature grade (–40°C to +85°C), and BGA-24 6 × 8 mm package with FAB024 footprint.

Technical Context

The device implements a serial peripheral interface with configurable clock polarity/phase (modes 0 and 3), supports SFDP for auto-configuration, and features dual-edge DDR reads for QIO/QPI commands. Its architecture includes a 256-byte page programming buffer and independent suspend/resume capability for both program and erase operations.

Security is enforced via four 256-byte non-volatile Security Regions outside the main array, individual sector/block lock, pointer region addressing, and power supply lock-down or password protection for Regions 2/3 and the pointer region - all compliant with JEDEC JESD216B parameter tables.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: BGA-24, 6 × 8 mm, 5 × 5 ball FAB024 footprint, Pb-free, RoHS-compliant.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar serial NOR flash applications.

Compared with S25FL064LABNFB010, the SOIC variant trades density and thermal performance for assembly simplicity, while the Macronix part sacrifices protocol flexibility and auto-configuration capability to reduce unit cost - neither matches the combined QPI+DDR+SFDP+Security Regions feature set.

Availability

S25FL064LABNFB010 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLC firmware storage, automotive ADAS boot memory, and smart energy meter firmware requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and AEC-Q100-aligned reliability.

Supply support for S25FL064LABNFB010 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Infineon Technologies is a German semiconductor manufacturer specializing in power management, automotive MCUs, and secure memory solutions, with global manufacturing and quality certification to ISO/TS 16949 and AEC-Q100.

The FL-L family targets high-reliability embedded systems needing scalable, secure, and high-throughput serial flash - designed specifically for code execution, firmware updates, and trusted data storage in automotive, industrial, and medical applications.

FAQ

Does S25FL064LABNFB010 support execute-in-place (XIP) operation?

Yes, it supports continuous burst read mode in both standard SPI and QPI protocols, enabling direct code execution from flash without copying to RAM. The device includes dedicated XIP timing parameters and supports wrap-around burst addressing to minimize instruction fetch latency in Cortex-M and RISC-V applications.

What security mechanisms prevent unauthorized firmware modification?

Hardware-enforced protections include Status Register Protection (SRP0/SRP1 bits), individual sector/block lock via volatile/non-volatile registers, four isolated 256-byte Security Regions with password or power-supply lock-down, and write-protect pin (WP#) with permanent lock option - all verified per JEDEC JESD216B security extensions.

Can S25FL064LABNFB010 be used in automotive applications requiring AEC-Q100 qualification?

Yes - this specific variant is rated for Industrial grade (–40°C to +85°C), but Infineon offers automotive-grade versions (e.g., S25FL064LASNFV10) qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (–40°C to +105°C). The underlying FL-L silicon platform is automotive-qualified; only packaging and test screening differ between grades.

How does the DDR Quad I/O mode improve system-level throughput?

DDR Quad I/O transfers address and read data on both rising and falling edges of the clock, doubling effective bandwidth without increasing clock frequency. At 54 MHz DDR, it achieves 54 MBps - matching the 108 MHz SDR Quad I/O rate while reducing EMI and timing closure challenges in high-speed PCB layouts.