Micron 256GB Asynchronous/Synchronous NAND Flash Memory

Micron 256GB Asynchronous/Synchronous NAND Flash Memory devices use a highly multiplexed 8-bit bus (DQx) to transfer commands, address, and data. The memory device offers a Single-Level Cell (SLC) architecture for superior endurance and data integrity. These devices come with five control signals used to implement the asynchronous data interface: CE#, CLE, ALE, WE#, and RE#. Additional signals control hardware write protection (WP#) and monitor device status (R/B#). The NAND Flash device additionally includes a synchronous data interface for high-performance I/O operations. These NAND flash operate at 2.7V to 3.6V supply voltage and 1.8V I/O voltage, making it ideal for low-power designs. The 256GB NAND Flash memory comes in a 100-ball LBGA package (12mm x 18mm). These memory devices support an extended temperature range of -40°C to 85°C for industrial-grade reliability. The 256GB Asynchronous/Synchronous devices are ideal for automotive systems, industrial controllers, networking equipment, and high-reliability embedded storage solutions.

Features

  • Open NAND Flash Interface (ONFI) 2.2-compliant
  • Single-Level Cell (SLC) technology
  • Organization:
    • Page size x8: 8640 bytes (8192 + 448 bytes)
    • Block size: 128 pages (1024K + 56K bytes)
    • Plane size: 2 planes x 2048 blocks per plane
    • Device size: 256GB 32,768 blocks
  • Synchronous I/O performance:
    • Up to synchronous timing mode 5
    • 10ns (DDR) clock rate
    • 200MT/s read/write throughput per pin
  • Asynchronous I/O performance:
    • Up to asynchronous timing mode 5
    • 20ns (minimum) tRC/tWC
    • 50 MT/s Read/write throughput per pin
  • Array performance:
    • 35µs (maximum) read page
    • 350µs (typical) program page
    • 1.5ms (typical) erase block
  • 2.7V to 3.6V VCC operating voltage range
  • ONFI NAND Flash protocol command set
  • Advanced command set:
    • Program cache
    • Read cache sequentially
    • Read cache random
    • One-Time Programmable (OTP) mode
    • Multi-plane commands
    • Multi-LUN operations
    • Read unique ID
    • Copyback
  • First block (block address 00h) is valid when shipped from the factory
  • RESET (FFh) required as the first command after power-on
  • Operation status byte provides a software method for detecting:
    • Operation completion
    • Pass/fail condition
    • Write-protect status
  • Data Strobe (DQS) signals provide a hardware method for synchronizing data DQ in the synchronous interface
  • Copyback operations are supported within the plane from which data is read
  • Quality and reliability:
    • JESD47G compliant data retention
    • 80,000 PROGRAM/ERASE cycles endurance
  • PEM-INST-001 compliant
  • Radiation characterization information MILSTD-750 TM1019 condition D and MILPRF-19500/357
  • -40°C to 85°C industrial operating temperature
  • 100-ball BGA package

Applications

  • Automotive systems
  • Industrial controllers
  • Networking equipment
  • High-reliability embedded storage solutions
Inilathala: 2025-10-15 | Na-update: 2025-10-31