The Microchip SST25VF020-20-4I-SAE is a 2 Mbit serial flash memory organized as 256K x 8 bits, accessed through an SPI bus at up to 20 MHz.
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The 20 MHz clock rate sets the read throughput for code shadowing or data logging — at that speed, a 256-byte page reads in roughly 102 µs, which is fast enough for most microcontroller boot loads. The 20 µs page write time (word or page) means a full 256-byte page programs in the same 20 µs, not multiplied by the byte count, so firmware updates or parameter writes complete quickly. This write speed is typical for the SST25 family and keeps the part competitive for non-volatile storage where the host processor can pipeline the SPI transaction.
If your board sees under-hood heat or extended cold soak, this temperature grade is the one you want.
