7Semi 16Mbit Serial Flash Memory SPI Breakout - W25Q16JVSSIQ

The 7Semi 16Mbit Serial Flash Memory SPI Breakout is a compact, high-speed non-volatile storage module based on the Winbond W25Q16JVSSIQ chip. It provides 16 Mbits (2 MB) of storage and communicates through an SPI interface, making it ideal for data logging, firmware storage, and memory expansion in embedded systems. The breakout board is designed for easy integration with microcontrollers, including Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and Raspberry Pi. It offers reliable performance, low power consumption, and long data retention, making it suitable for both industrial and consumer-grade applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Flash Memory IC: Winbond W25Q16JVSSIQ
  
• Memory Capacity: 16 Mbit (2 MB)
  
• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
  
• SPI Modes: 0 and 3 (Standard, Dual, and Quad SPI supported)
  
• Operating Voltage: 2.7 V to 3.6 V (typical 3.3 V)
  
• Clock Frequency: Up to 104 MHz (standard SPI mode)
  
• Read Speed: Up to 50 MB/s (fast read mode)
  
• Write/Erase Endurance: 100,000 program/erase cycles per sector
  
• Data Retention: 20 years minimum
  
• Sector Architecture:
   – 32 x 64 KB blocks
   – 512 x 4 KB sectors
  
• Page Size: 256 bytes
  
• Communication Pins: CS, DO, WP, GND, DI, CLK, HOLD, VCC
  
• Package: SOP-8 mounted on a mini breakout PCB
  
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
  
• PCB Type: High-quality FR-4 with 2.54 mm header pin spacing for breadboard
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• Logic Level Compatibility: 3.3 V systems (5 V tolerant with level shifting)

Features:

• 2 MB non-volatile serial flash memory with SPI interface
  
• High-speed read/write operation up to 104 MHz
  
• Supports standard, dual, and quad SPI communication modes
  
• Low power consumption and wide operating voltage range
  
• Built-in write protection and power-down features
  
• 100,000 write/erase cycles per sector for long endurance
  
• Compact breakout module with easy-to-solder pins
  
• Compatible with popular development boards and microcontrollers
  
• Ideal for firmware storage, configuration data, and data logging
  
• Reliable performance under industrial temperature conditions

Applications:

• Firmware and configuration storage in embedded systems
  
• Data logging and sensor data archiving
  
• Bootloader and microcontroller code storage
  
• External memory expansion for IoT devices
  
• Audio, image, and text file storage in consumer electronics
  
• Industrial control and automation systems
  
• Robotics and AI hardware requiring non-volatile storage
  
• Educational and prototyping use for SPI memory integration