MX25L2026EM1I-12G

MX25L2026EM1I-12G is Macronix’s 2‑Mbit serial SPI NOR flash memory. It stores firmware or data non-volatilely in embedded systems.
Key points
- Capacity: 256 KB (2 Mbit)
- Interface: standard SPI (up to ~104 MHz); JEDEC-compatible opcodes; 8‑pin EM1I-12G package
- Supply and temp: 2.7–3.6 V; -40 to 85 °C (industrial)
- Architecture: 256‑byte page program; sectors/blocks (4 KB sectors, 32 KB and 64 KB blocks); chip erase
- Features: WIP/WEL status, hold and reset, low‑power modes; typical endurance ~100K P/E; data retention ~10–20 years
- Applications: boot firmware, configuration data storage, code shadowing in microcontroller systems
- Common commands (illustrative): Read 0x03, Fast Read 0x0B, Page Program 0x02, Write Enable 0x06, Sector Erase 0x20, Block Erase 0xD8, Chip Erase 0xC7, Read Status 0x05, Write Status 0x01
Note: verify exact electrical, timing, and package details in the official datasheet for the EM1I-12G variant.

Equivalent 2-Mbit SPI NOR flash devices: Winbond W25Q20DV/BV; ST M25P02 (M25P02 series); Spansion S25FL020A; GigaDevice GD25Q20B; ISSI IS25LP02; Puya P25Q20. All are 3V, 8-pin SPI NOR flashes with similar interface/timing—verify exact voltage, package, and timing in datasheets for direct interchange.

MX25L2026EM1I-12G is a 2-Mbit serial NOR flash memory from Macronix. Key features:
- Density: 2 Mbit (256 KB)
- Interface: SPI-compatible serial interface; supports standard SPI; Fast Read available
- Organization: 256-byte page size; erase sectors: 4 KB, 8 KB, 64 KB
- Addressing: 3-byte addressing (optional 4-byte mode for larger devices, depending on config)
- Speed: reads up to high-speed SPI (commonly up to 104 MHz)
- Power: 2.7–3.6 V operation; low power in standby; deep power-down mode
- Reliability: endurance ~100K P/E cycles; data retention ~20 years
- Protection: hardware write/lock protections and block protection options
- Temperature: industrial grade, typically -40°C to 85°C
- Package: 8-pin package (e.g., SOIC/USON)
Note: exact timing, modes, and voltage/temperature specs should be confirmed in the datasheet for this exact lot.

- Pin count: 8 pins (SOIC-8).
- Function: SPI serial flash memory. Pins include CS# (chip select), SCLK (clock), SI (MOSI), SO (MISO) for data, plus WP# (write protect), HOLD#, VCC, and GND.

- Manufacturer: Macronix International Corp., Ltd. (MXIC), Taiwan.
- Company type: A semiconductor company that designs and manufactures non-volatile memory products (NOR/NAND flash and related memory solutions) for embedded, consumer, automotive, and industrial applications.

MX25L2026EM1I-12G is a 2-Mbit SPI serial flash memory. Typical application areas include:
- Boot code and program storage for microcontrollers/SoCs (SPI flash as firmware memory)
- Firmware update/storage for field upgrades and provisioning
- Non-volatile storage for configuration, calibration data, and logs
- Small-footprint consumer electronics (set-top boxes, cameras, wearables, printers)
- IoT/industrial devices requiring reliable, low-pin memory for code and data
- Provisioning data or small bitstreams for FPGAs/soft-core processors
These uses leverage its compact size, low pin count, and non-volatile performance.

8–pin SOP (SOIC) package.