This part is typically used as a fast scratchpad, cache buffer, or packet memory in networking gear, industrial controllers, and test equipment where deterministic, no-wait-state read/write cycles are required.
For a processor or DMA controller running at 50 MHz or less, this part delivers zero-wait-state performance without needing a synchronous burst mode.
32 K x 16 organization — why the 16-bit width matters
The 16-bit wide data bus matches 16-bit microcontrollers and DSPs directly, eliminating the need for byte-lane multiplexing or two-chip interleaving. This saves board area, reduces pin count on the controller side, and simplifies the PCB layout. For systems that need a 32-bit data path, two of these parts can be paired with shared address and control lines.
Package and rework: 44-TSOP II
The 44-TSOP II (0.400" body width, 10.16 mm) is a JEDEC-standard thin small-outline package with gull-wing leads. It is hand-reworkable with a hot-air station — the leads are visible for inspection and touch-up. The package is surface-mount and fits a common 44-pin TSOP II footprint.
It is RoHS3 compliant.