MX29LV400CTXBC-90G

Product Overview

Category

The MX29LV400CTXBC-90G belongs to the category of flash memory chips.

Use

This product is primarily used for data storage in various electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and digital cameras.

Characteristics

• Non-volatile: The MX29LV400CTXBC-90G retains stored data even when power is turned off.
• High capacity: This chip has a storage capacity of 4 megabits (512 kilobytes).
• Fast access time: It offers quick read and write operations, ensuring efficient data transfer.
• Low power consumption: The MX29LV400CTXBC-90G is designed to consume minimal power during operation.
• Wide temperature range: It can operate reliably in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 85°C.

Package and Quantity

The MX29LV400CTXBC-90G is available in a compact surface mount package. It is typically sold in reels containing a specific quantity of chips, usually 250 or 500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: MXIC (Macronix International Co., Ltd.)
• Part Number: MX29LV400CTXBC-90G
• Memory Type: Flash
• Memory Size: 4 Megabits (512 Kilobytes)
• Supply Voltage: 2.7V - 3.6V
• Access Time: 90 nanoseconds
• Interface: Parallel
• Package Type: TSOP (Thin Small Outline Package)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MX29LV400CTXBC-90G has a total of 32 pins arranged as follows:

1. VCC (Power Supply)
2. A0-A18 (Address Inputs)
3. CE# (Chip Enable)
4. OE# (Output Enable)
5. WE# (Write Enable)
6. RESET# (Reset)
7. BYTE# (Byte/Word Organization Select)
8. DQ0-DQ15 (Data Inputs/Outputs)
9. VSS (Ground)

Functional Features

• Erase and Program Operations: The MX29LV400CTXBC-90G supports both sector erase and byte/word programming operations, allowing for flexible data manipulation.
• Automatic Page Write: This chip features an automatic page write algorithm that simplifies the programming process by enabling simultaneous programming of multiple bytes/words within a page.
• Hardware Reset: The RESET# pin allows for a hardware reset, ensuring reliable system initialization.
• Low Power Consumption: The MX29LV400CTXBC-90G is designed to minimize power consumption during operation, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High storage capacity
• Fast access time
• Wide temperature range
• Low power consumption
• Reliable data retention

Disadvantages

• Limited compatibility with certain older systems due to its parallel interface
• Relatively higher cost compared to lower-capacity flash memory chips

Working Principles

The MX29LV400CTXBC-90G utilizes a floating gate transistor technology to store data. It employs a combination of electrical charges to represent binary information (0s and 1s). During programming, the device applies high voltages to specific memory cells, altering the charge on the floating gate and thereby storing data. During read operations, the stored charges are detected, allowing retrieval of the stored information.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MX29LV400CTXBC-90G finds applications in various electronic devices, including but not limited to: - Personal computers - Laptops and notebooks - Smartphones and tablets - Digital cameras - Gaming consoles - Automotive electronics - Industrial control systems

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MX29LV400CBTC-70G: This model offers a lower access time of 70 nanoseconds, making it suitable for applications requiring faster data transfer.
2. MX29LV800CBTC-90G: With double the storage capacity (8 megabits), this alternative provides increased memory space for data storage.
3. MX29LV160CBTC-45G: This model offers a higher storage capacity of 16 megabits, making it suitable for applications that require more extensive data storage.

These alternative models are also manufactured by MXIC and share similar characteristics and pin configurations to the MX29LV400CTXBC-90G.

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