256 Mbit Quad-SPI NOR Flash — active, industrial-rated, and ready for new designs
The Cypress (Infineon) S25FL256SAGNFV000 is a 256 Mbit FL-S series NOR Flash memory organized as 32M x 8 bits, accessed through a Quad SPI interface clocked at 133 MHz.
The Quad I/O interface doubles the read throughput over standard SPI by using four data lines simultaneously. At 133 MHz, the effective read rate reaches 66 MB/s in Quad I/O mode, which is sufficient for fast boot, code shadowing, and firmware-over-the-air staging without needing a parallel NOR or a higher-pin-count interface.
This removes the procurement risk of a forced redesign mid-production.
Package and footprint — 8-WSON with exposed pad
The 8-WSON package (6x8 mm) with an exposed pad is a space-efficient footprint for embedded designs. The package is surface-mount, compatible with standard reflow profiles.
