Microchip Technology SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T
- Part No.:
- SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T
- Manufacturer:
- Microchip Technology
- Category:
- Memory
- Package:
- 48-WFBGA
- Datasheet:
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SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T.pdf
- Description:
- IC FLASH 16MBIT PARALLEL 48WFBGA
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Product details
Overview
SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T from Silicon Storage Technology is a 16 Mbit (1M × 16) Multi-Purpose Flash Plus (MPF+) memory IC operating at 1.65–1.95 V, featuring 70 ns read access time, bottom 32 KWord hardware block protection, and JEDEC-standard x16 asynchronous interface - used for firmware storage in industrial microcontroller boot systems.
For engineers reviewing the SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T datasheet, SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T pinout, SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T application, or SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T equivalent, key selection criteria include single-supply 1.65–1.95 V operation, bottom-boot block protection mapping to address 000000H–007FFFH, 100,000-cycle endurance, and 48-ball WFBGA (5 mm × 6 mm) packaging with RST# and WP# control pins.
Technical Context
The SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T implements SuperFlash split-gate technology enabling fixed erase/program times independent of cycle count, eliminating software de-rating. It supports JEDEC-standard command sets including CFI Query, Software ID Entry, and Security ID programming with factory-locked 128-bit SST ID and user-programmable 128-bit segment.
Its architecture features uniform 2 KWord sectors (512 total) and 32 KWord blocks (32 total), with hardware block protection activated when WP# is low on the bottom 32 KWord region. Erase-suspend/resume capability allows concurrent read/program operations outside suspended sectors during active erase.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Memory Density | 16 Mbit (1M × 16), providing 2 MB of nonvolatile storage for firmware or configuration data |
| Read Access Time | 70 ns - enables direct execution from flash (XIP) in timing-critical boot loaders |
| Supply Voltage | 1.65–1.95 V - compatible with modern low-voltage SoC I/O domains without level shifting |
| Endurance | 100,000 program/erase cycles - supports field firmware updates over product lifetime |
| Data Retention | >100 years - ensures long-term reliability in unpowered storage applications |
| Block Protection | Bottom 32 KWord (000000H–007FFFH) - safeguards boot code against accidental overwrite |
| Package | 48-ball WFBGA (5 mm × 6 mm) - surface-mount footprint optimized for high-density PCB layouts |
Pinout & Package
Package: 48-ball WFBGA (5 mm × 6 mm), RoHS-compliant, lead-free.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A0–A19 | Address Inputs | 1M × 16 addressing (A0–A18 valid; A19 = AMS for sector/block selection) |
| DQ0–DQ15 | Data I/O | x16 bidirectional bus with tri-state outputs controlled by CE# and OE# |
| CE# | Chip Enable | Active-low device selection; disables outputs and reduces current to 5 µA in standby |
| OE# | Output Enable | Active-low output gating; enables data read only when CE# and OE# are both low |
| WE# | Write Enable | Controls latching of addresses/data during program/erase command sequences |
| WP# | Write Protect | Hardware lock for bottom 32 KWord boot block when pulled low |
| RST# | Reset | Hardware abort of ongoing program/erase; forces return to read mode within TRP |
| VDD | Power Supply | 1.65–1.95 V core supply; internal VPP generation eliminates external high-voltage requirement |
| VSS | Ground | Reference for all I/O and core logic; dual VSS balls support low-noise operation |
| NC | No Connection | Unbonded pads (pins C3, D3, G3, H3, J3, K3 per Figure 2); must be left floating or grounded per layout rules |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Erase-suspend/resume | Enables real-time read access to non-suspended sectors during active erase - critical for interrupt-driven firmware updates |
| Auto Low Power mode | Reduces active read current from 9 mA to 5 µA after valid read - cuts dynamic power in always-on embedded systems |
| Security ID space | 256-bit segmented ID (128-bit factory locked + 128-bit user programmable) - supports secure boot authentication and device binding |
| Toggle Bit & Data# Polling | Dual status detection (DQ6/DQ7) for end-of-write verification - eliminates need for fixed delay timers in host firmware |
| SuperFlash reliability | Fixed 36 ms sector/block erase and 28 µs word-program times across full lifecycle - removes runtime degradation compensation |
Applications
| Industrial PLC Firmware Storage | Medical Device Boot Code |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Storing bootloader and safety-critical firmware in programmable logic controllers deployed in factory automation environments with wide temperature swings. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Nonvolatile x16 memory providing fast 70 ns read access for XIP execution and bottom-block hardware protection to prevent corruption of startup routines. Use Value: 100,000-cycle endurance and >100-year data retention ensure firmware integrity over 15+ year equipment lifetimes without maintenance. |
Use Scenario: Holding certified boot images and calibration data in portable diagnostic equipment requiring FDA-compliant traceability and tamper resistance. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure firmware repository using factory-locked 128-bit SST ID and user-programmable 128-bit segment for cryptographic binding. Use Value: Hardware WP#-enabled bottom-block protection prevents unauthorized modification of boot code during field servicing or software updates. |
| Automotive Infotainment System | Networking Equipment Configuration |
Use Scenario: Storing display firmware and audio codec parameters in automotive head units operating across -40°C to +85°C ambient range. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Industrial-grade MPF+ flash with 1.65–1.95 V single-supply operation interfacing directly to SoC memory bus without voltage translation. Use Value: Auto Low Power mode reduces active read current to 5 µA, lowering thermal load in sealed infotainment enclosures. |
Use Scenario: Retaining switch/router configuration tables and MAC address pools in carrier-grade Ethernet switches with frequent reboots. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-reliability flash supporting sector-erase (36 ms) and chip-erase (140 ms) for rapid configuration reset without full device replacement. Use Value: Uniform 2 KWord sectors enable granular updates to individual configuration modules while preserving operational state elsewhere. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar flash memory applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX29LV160ETTI-70G | 3.0 V supply (2.7–3.6 V), top-boot block protection, 70 ns access, 48-pin TSOP | Requires level-shifting for 1.8 V SoCs; top-boot protection covers different address range (0xF8000–0xFFFFF) | Select when legacy 3 V systems or TSOP packaging is mandated; not drop-in due to voltage and boot-block mismatch |
| S29GL032N90TFIR20 | 3.0 V supply, 32 Mbit density, 90 ns access, 64-ball BGA, no RST# pin | Larger capacity but slower timing; lacks hardware reset pin needed for safe erase abort in safety-critical designs | Choose for higher density where 90 ns read latency is acceptable and RST# functionality is not required |
Compared with MX29LV160ETTI-70G and S29GL032N90TFIR20, the SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T uniquely delivers 1.65–1.95 V operation, bottom-boot hardware protection matching industrial bootloader layouts, and RST#-enabled safe erase termination - making it optimal for next-generation low-voltage embedded systems requiring guaranteed boot integrity.
Availability
SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLC firmware storage, medical device boot code, automotive infotainment systems, and networking equipment configuration requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.
Supply support for SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T 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
Silicon Storage Technology (SST) was a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-reliability nonvolatile memory solutions, acquired by Microchip Technology in 2010. Its SuperFlash technology enabled superior endurance and data retention in low-voltage flash products.
The SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T belongs to the Multi-Purpose Flash Plus (MPF+) product line, designed specifically for embedded systems requiring robust, low-power, single-supply flash memory with hardware security and industrial temperature support.
FAQ
What is the exact memory organization of the SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T?
The SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T is organized as 1M × 16, delivering 16 Mbit (2 MB) of storage. It uses uniform 2 KWord sectors (512 total) and 32 KWord blocks (32 total), with bottom 32 KWord hardware block protection covering address range 000000H–007FFFH. This structure is confirmed in the EOL datasheet Section "PRODUCT DESCRIPTION" and Table 2.
Does the SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T support JEDEC-standard commands and CFI?
Yes, the SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T fully supports JEDEC-standard pin assignments and command sets, including Common Flash Interface (CFI) Query modes - both original SST CFI and general CFI. The device responds to CFI entry commands at address 5555H (98H) or 55H (98H), with CFI data readable per Tables 7–9 in the datasheet.
How does hardware block protection work on the SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T?
Hardware block protection on the SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T is activated when the WP# pin is pulled low, locking the bottom 32 KWord (000000H–007FFFH) against program and erase operations. If WP# is left floating, an internal pull-up holds it high, leaving the boot block unprotected. This behavior is explicitly defined in the "Hardware Block Protection" section and Table 2 of the datasheet.
What are the valid supply voltage and operating temperature ranges for the SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T?
The SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T operates from 1.65 V to 1.95 V DC and is rated for the industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C. These values are specified in the "Operating Range" table (page 9) and confirmed in DC Operating Characteristics (Table 10), where VDD = 1.65–1.95 V applies to all commercial and industrial variants.
Can the SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T be used in place of the SST39WF1602?
No - the SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T and SST39WF1602 differ in hardware block protection direction: SST39WF1601 protects the bottom 32 KWord, while SST39WF1602 protects the top 32 KWord (0F8000H–0FFFFFH). Their device IDs also differ (BF274B vs. BF274A), and they are not functionally interchangeable without board-level address mapping changes.
SST39WF1601-70-4I-MBQE-T Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Microchip Technology
- Series:
- SST39 MPF™
- Package/Case:
- 48-WFBGA
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Memory Type:
- Non-Volatile
- Memory Format:
- FLASH
- Technology:
- FLASH
- Memory Size:
- 16Mbit
- Memory Organization:
- 1M x 16
- Memory Interface:
- Parallel
- Clock Frequency:
- -
- Write Cycle Time - Word, Page:
- 40µs
- Access Time:
- 70 ns
- Voltage - Supply:
- 1.65V ~ 1.95V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 48-WFBGA (6x4)
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