Infineon Technologies S29GL032N90FFI012
- Part No.:
- S29GL032N90FFI012
- Manufacturer:
- Infineon Technologies
- Category:
- Memory
- Package:
- 64-LBGA
- Datasheet:
-
S29GL032N90FFI012.pdf
- Description:
- IC FLASH 32MBIT PARALLEL 64FBGA
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Product details
Overview
S29GL032N90FFI012 from Infineon Technologies (formerly Cypress) is a 32-Mbit, 3.0-V single-power-supply MirrorBit Flash memory organized as 2,097,152 words × 16 bits, featuring 90 ns access time, 64 KB uniform sector architecture (64 sectors), and Secured Silicon Sector with factory-programmable 128-word electronic serial number. It operates in embedded boot code storage for industrial controllers requiring nonvolatile, field-upgradable firmware.
For engineers reviewing the S29GL032N90FFI012 datasheet, S29GL032N90FFI012 pinout, S29GL032N90FFI012 application, or S29GL032N90FFI012 equivalent, key selection criteria include JEDEC software compatibility, VIO-supported VersatileI/O™ operation (1.65–3.6 V), CFI compliance for host auto-configuration, and hardware-accelerated programming via WP#/ACC input.
Technical Context
This device implements a command-set-compatible NOR Flash architecture with dedicated CE#, OE#, and WE# controls, enabling standard microprocessor bus interfacing without external logic. Its 110 nm MirrorBit process enables hot-hole erase and hot-electron programming, delivering 100,000 erase cycles per sector and 20-year data retention.
The flexible sector protection system integrates Persistent Sector Protection (replacing 12 V lock) and Password Sector Protection with lock register control, while Erase/Program Suspend & Resume allows concurrent read/program operations across unprotected sectors during background erase or program cycles.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Memory Density | 32 Mbit (2,097,152 × 16-bit words); supports boot code and firmware storage in space-constrained designs. |
| Access Time | 90 ns at VCC = 2.7–3.6 V; ensures deterministic timing for real-time MCU instruction fetch. |
| Sector Architecture | 64 uniform 64 KB sectors; enables granular firmware updates without full chip erase. |
| Write Buffer Size | 16-word (32-byte) buffer; reduces multi-word programming time by batching writes. |
| Standby Current | 1 µA typical; minimizes power draw in always-on industrial monitoring systems. |
| Data Retention | 20 years typical; guarantees long-term firmware integrity in unattended equipment. |
| Erase Endurance | 100,000 cycles per sector; supports frequent field firmware upgrades over product lifetime. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 48-pin TSOP (Type I, standard thin small outline package), body size 12 mm × 20 mm, lead pitch 0.5 mm - compatible with legacy PCB footprints and automated assembly.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A0–A20 | Address Inputs | 21-bit address bus supporting full 32 Mbit addressing; A-1 used as DQ15 in x16 mode. |
| DQ0–DQ15 | Data I/O | 16-bit bidirectional data bus; supports byte/word configuration via BYTE# input. |
| CE# | Chip Enable | Active-low chip select; enables device for read/write when asserted with valid address. |
| OE# | Output Enable | Controls output drivers during read; decouples data bus without disabling chip. |
| WE# | Write Enable | Initiates write command latching and internal programming/erase sequencing. |
| WP#/ACC | Write Protect / Accelerated Program | Hardware sector lock (WP#) or high-voltage programming acceleration (ACC) depending on voltage level. |
| RY/BY# | Ready/Busy Output | Open-drain status signal indicating active program/erase cycle completion. |
| RESET# | Hardware Reset | Aborts ongoing operation and returns device to read mode; synchronizes with system boot reset. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Secured Silicon Sector | 128-word (256-byte) factory-lockable region with unique ESN; prevents cloning and enables secure device identification. |
| VersatileI/O™ Control | VIO input sets all I/O voltage thresholds (1.65–3.6 V); eliminates level-shifting in mixed-voltage SoC interfaces. |
| CFI Compliance | Standardized query table enables automatic flash detection and parameter loading by bootloader firmware. |
| Unlock Bypass Mode | Reduces multi-word programming overhead from 4 to 2 write cycles; improves production throughput. |
| Hardware Data Protection | Low-VCC detector disables writes during brown-out; prevents corruption during power transitions. |
Applications
| Industrial PLC Firmware Storage | Medical Device Boot Code |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Storing programmable logic controller firmware that must survive 10+ years of continuous operation with periodic field updates. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Nonvolatile boot memory mapped to MCU address space; provides deterministic 90 ns instruction fetch timing. Use Value: Uniform 64 KB sectors allow patch-based firmware updates without erasing operational runtime code. | Use Scenario: Holding certified boot loader and safety-critical initialization routines in Class II medical imaging equipment. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure, tamper-resistant storage for verified boot chain; Secured Silicon Sector holds cryptographic keys. Use Value: Password Sector Protection prevents unauthorized modification of FDA-approved firmware images. |
| Automotive Telematics Module | Network Router Configuration Storage |
Use Scenario: Storing OTA-updatable firmware and vehicle-specific calibration data in telematics control units (TCUs). IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-role memory: boot code execution + persistent configuration storage; supports simultaneous read/program via suspend. Use Value: Erase Suspend allows reading live CAN bus firmware while background updating GPS stack. | Use Scenario: Retaining router configuration, certificates, and failover firmware images across power cycles in enterprise edge routers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-reliability configuration store with 20-year data retention; withstands thermal cycling in telecom cabinets. Use Value: 1 µA standby current extends backup battery life during extended AC outages. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar Flash memory applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| S29GL032N90TFI020 | Same die, 48-ball fine-pitch BGA (VBK048) package; no TSOP pins. | Used where board space is constrained and BGA reflow is available. | Select for compact, high-density layouts; requires BGA routing and inspection capability. |
| MX29GL32EHXFI-90G | Macleod Semiconductor part; 90 ns access, 32 Mbit, but lacks Secured Silicon Sector and Password Protection. | Suitable for cost-sensitive consumer applications without security requirements. | Choose only if ESN and password lock features are unnecessary; verify CFI descriptor compatibility. |
Compared with S29GL032N90FFI012, the TSOP-packaged alternative offers identical functionality in legacy-compatible form factor, while the MX29GL32EHXFI-90G trades security features for lower unit cost-making it viable only where firmware integrity and device authentication are not mandated.
Availability
S29GL032N90FFI012 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLC firmware storage, medical device boot code, automotive telematics modules, and network router configuration storage requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.
Supply support for S29GL032N90FFI012 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 global semiconductor leader headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializing in power management, sensor, and memory solutions for industrial, automotive, and IoT applications.
The S29GL-N family was originally developed by Cypress and continues under Infineon's Flash memory portfolio, targeting reliable, secure, and field-upgradable nonvolatile storage for mission-critical embedded systems.
FAQ
What is the function of the WP#/ACC pin on S29GL032N90FFI012?
The WP#/ACC pin serves dual roles: as WP# (Write Protect), it locks the first or last sector when pulled low, preventing accidental erase or program; as ACC (Accelerated Program), applying 5.5 V ± 0.5 V enables faster internal programming by boosting the pump voltage. The function depends on applied voltage level and is internally decoded without external switching.
Does S29GL032N90FFI012 support 8-bit data bus operation?
Yes, it supports 8-bit operation via the BYTE# input. When BYTE# is asserted low, the device operates in x8 mode using DQ0–DQ7 only, with A0–A19 providing addressing. This mode is fully supported in both read and write cycles and maintains full command set compatibility, including CFI queries and sector protection commands.
How is the Secured Silicon Sector programmed and locked?
The Secured Silicon Sector is pre-programmed with a unique 128-word electronic serial number at the factory and can be permanently locked using the Secured Silicon Sector Lock command (0x20). Once locked, no further writes or erases are possible in that sector. Customer programming before locking is supported via standard command sequences, but lock status is irreversible and verified by reading the lock bit in the CFI query structure.
Can S29GL032N90FFI012 be used in a 1.8 V I/O system?
No, it cannot operate with 1.8 V I/O. The VIO supply range is specified as 1.65–3.6 V, but minimum VIO must be ≥2.7 V when VCC = 2.7–3.6 V for guaranteed 90 ns access timing. At VIO = 1.8 V, the device enters undefined behavior per datasheet Section 15 (AC Characteristics), and timing parameters are not characterized or guaranteed.
S29GL032N90FFI012 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Infineon Technologies
- Series:
- GL-N
- Package/Case:
- 64-LBGA
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Discontinued at Digi-Key
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Memory Type:
- Non-Volatile
- Memory Format:
- FLASH
- Technology:
- FLASH - NOR
- Memory Size:
- 32Mbit
- Memory Organization:
- 4M x 8, 2M x 16
- Memory Interface:
- Parallel
- Clock Frequency:
- -
- Write Cycle Time - Word, Page:
- 90ns
- Access Time:
- 90 ns
- Voltage - Supply:
- 2.7V ~ 3.6V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 64-FBGA (13x11)
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