Memory

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
25AA02E64T-I/OT

25AA02E64T-I/OT

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC EEPROM 2KBIT SPI SOT23-6

5583

CY62137CV30LL-70BVXI

CY62137CV30LL-70BVXI

Rochester Electronics

STANDARD SRAM, 128KX16

463

25LC020AT-E/ST

25LC020AT-E/ST

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC EEPROM 2KBIT SPI 10MHZ 8TSSOP

0

RM24C128C-LMAI-T

RM24C128C-LMAI-T

Adesto Technologies

IC CBRAM 128KBIT I2C 1MHZ 8UDFN

0

AT45DB081E-SSHNHC-T

AT45DB081E-SSHNHC-T

Adesto Technologies

IC FLASH 8MBIT SPI 85MHZ 8SOIC

0

24LC025/SN

24LC025/SN

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC EEPROM 2KBIT I2C 400KHZ 8SOIC

0

BR24S08NUX-WTR

BR24S08NUX-WTR

ROHM Semiconductor

IC EEPROM 8KBIT I2C VSON008X2030

0

S29GL512T12TFVV23

S29GL512T12TFVV23

Cypress Semiconductor

IC FLASH 512MBIT PARALLEL 56TSOP

0

70V07L35PFGI

70V07L35PFGI

Renesas Electronics America

IC SRAM 256KBIT PARALLEL 80TQFP

0

CY7C026AV-25AXI

CY7C026AV-25AXI

Flip Electronics

IC SRAM 256KBIT PARALLEL 100TQFP

138

CAV24C02YE-GT3

CAV24C02YE-GT3

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

IC EEPROM 2KBIT I2C 8TSSOP

1534

IS45S16160J-7TLA1-TR

IS45S16160J-7TLA1-TR

ISSI (Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.)

IC DRAM 256MBIT PAR 54TSOP II

0

CY7C1046DV33-10VXI

CY7C1046DV33-10VXI

Flip Electronics

IC SRAM 4MBIT PARALLEL 32SOJ

0

M48Z58Y-70PC1

M48Z58Y-70PC1

STMicroelectronics

IC NVSRAM 64KBIT PAR 28PCDIP

458

CY14MB064Q1A-SXI

CY14MB064Q1A-SXI

IR (Infineon Technologies)

NON-VOLATILE SRAM, 8KX8, CMOS, P

3358

FM24C02UEN

FM24C02UEN

IC EEPROM 2KBIT I2C 100KHZ 8DIP

0

S29GL512S11TFA020

S29GL512S11TFA020

Cypress Semiconductor

IC FLASH 512MBIT PARALLEL 56TSOP

0

93AA46A-I/P

93AA46A-I/P

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC EEPROM 1KBIT SPI 2MHZ 8DIP

0

AF064GEC5A-2001EX

AF064GEC5A-2001EX

ATP Electronics, Inc.

IC 64GBIT 153BGA

5

AT21CS11-SSH10-T

AT21CS11-SSH10-T

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

IC EEPROM 1KBIT I2C 125KHZ 8SOIC

3971

Memory

1. Overview

Memory integrated circuits (ICs) are semiconductor devices used for storing digital data in electronic systems. As fundamental components of modern electronics, they enable data retention and retrieval in computers, mobile devices, industrial equipment, and automotive systems. Memory ICs are categorized into volatile (requires power to retain data) and non-volatile (retains data without power) types, playing critical roles in system performance, storage capacity, and energy efficiency.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
DRAM (Dynamic RAM)High-density, low-cost, requires periodic refreshPCs, Servers, Graphics Cards
NAND FlashNon-volatile, high endurance, block-level accessSSDs, USB Drives, Mobile Storage
SRAM (Static RAM)High-speed, low density, no refresh requiredCache Memory, Networking Equipment
NOR FlashRandom access, execute-in-place capabilityEmbedded Systems, Automotive ECUs
MRAM (Magnetoresistive RAM)Non-volatile, unlimited endurance, low powerIoT Devices, Industrial Sensors

3. Structure and Composition

Memory ICs typically consist of:

  • Storage Cell Array: Matrix of memory cells (transistors/capacitors for DRAM, floating-gate transistors for Flash)
  • Address Decoder: Selects specific memory locations
  • I/O Circuits: Data input/output interfaces
  • Control Logic: Manages read/write operations and timing
  • Power Management Units: Optimizes energy consumption

Advanced packages include BGA (Ball Grid Array) and 3D-stacked configurations for density optimization.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Storage CapacityData volume (Gb/GiB)Determines system memory limits
Access Timens/predictable latencyImpacts processing speed
Power ConsumptionmW/MHzAffects battery life and thermal design
EnduranceP/E cycles (Flash)Dictates product lifespan
Data RetentionYears (non-volatile)Critical for long-term storage

5. Application Areas

  • Consumer Electronics: Smartphones (NAND Flash), Gaming Consoles (GDDR6)
  • Industrial Automation: PLCs (SRAM), Data Loggers (MRAM)
  • Automotive Systems: ADAS (LPDDR5), Infotainment (eMMC)
  • Enterprise Storage: SSD Controllers (3D NAND), Servers (RDIMM)

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative Products
Samsung ElectronicsV-NAND (9x-layer), LPDDR5X
SK hynixHBM3 (8GB/s bandwidth), GDDR6
Microchip TechnologySerial NOR Flash (SST26)
Kioxia CorporationBiCS FLASH (3D NAND)
Infineon TechnologiesMRAM (40nm process)

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations:

  • Match memory type to application requirements (e.g., NOR Flash for code storage)
  • Evaluate bandwidth vs. latency tradeoffs
  • Analyze temperature and vibration specifications
  • Assess long-term supply stability
  • Optimize cost-per-bit metrics

Case Study: A smartphone manufacturer selected UFS 3.1 (NAND-based) for 2100MB/s read speeds, improving app launch times by 35%.

8. Industry Trends

Future directions include:

  • 3D NAND scaling beyond 200 layers
  • Emerging memories (ReRAM, PCM) for AI acceleration
  • Package-on-Package (PoP) integration
  • AI-optimized memory architectures (Processing-in-Memory)
  • Green manufacturing processes (EUV lithography)
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