APPLICATION NOTE Comparison between MX25U2033E/4033E and MX25U5121E/1001E 1. Introduction This application note compares Macronix 2Mb and 4Mb 1.8V Serial NOR Flash (MX25U2033E/ MX25U4033E) with Macronix 512Kb and 1Mb 1.8V Serial NOR Flash (MX25U5121E/MX25U1001E). The comparison covers the general features, performance, command codes, and other differences. The document does not provide detailed information on individual devices, but highlights major differences that may require additional attention for a successful migration. A key feature comparison summary is shown in Table 1-1. The information in this document is based on the latest datasheets listed in Section 7. Newer versions of the datasheets may override the contents of this document. Table 1-1. Key Feature Comparison Part Name MX25U2033E / MX25U4033E MX25U5121E / MX25U1001E 110nm 110nm 2Mb / 4Mb 512Kb /1Mb VCC Voltage Range 1.65V ~ 2.0V 1.65V ~ 2.0V Page Program Size 256 bytes 32 bytes Sector Erase Size 4KB 4KB Block Erase Size 32KB & 64KB 64KB Yes Yes 50MHz 30MHz 1-1-1 80MHz 70MHz 1-1-2 NA 70MHz 1-2-2 80MHz NA 1-1-4 NA NA 1-4-4 70MHz 60MHz Performance Enhance Mode Yes NA SFDP mode Yes NA Secured OTP 4Kb NA Yes, Non-Volatile bits (unprotected from factory) Yes, Volatile bits (protected at power–up, if activated) Yes, Volatile bits (come up protected at power–up) Technology Density Hold# pin Normal Read Frequency Fast Read Clock Frequency1 (For x1, x2, x4 I/O Modes). Block Protection Mode (BP bits) Single Block Protection NA Note 1: In the x-y-z notation used, x specifies the number of channels for the command, y specifies the number of channels for the address, and z is the number of channels for data. P/N: AN0319 1 REV. 1, AUG. 22, 2014 APPLICATION NOTE 2. Package MX25U2033E/MX25U4033E and MX25U5121E/MX25U1001E currently available package options are shown in Table 2-1. All densities are pin compatible in 150mil 8-SOP package. Please see current device datasheets for any updates/additions. Table 2-1. Package Comparison Package P/N: AN0319 MX25U2033E / MX25U4033E MX25U5121E / MX25U1001E 8SOP (150mil) Yes Yes 8SOP (200mil) Yes --- 8TSSOP (173mil) --- Yes 8WSON (6x5mm) Yes --- 8USON (4x4mm) Yes --- 8USON (2x3mm) --- Yes 2 REV. 1, AUG. 22, 2014 APPLICATION NOTE 3. Command Table 3-1 shows command set support for all devices. For the details of command set functions, please refer to the applicable device datasheet. Table 3-1. Command Set Command ID Read Symbol Read ID for 2x I/O EF (hex) --- Read ID for 4x I/O DF (hex) --- Single I/O fast read mode 0B (hex) 0B (hex) --- 3B (hex) DREAD Dual output fast read mode 2READ 2 I/O fast read mode BB (hex) --- 4READ 4 I/O fast read mode EB (hex) EB (hex) All Erase Commands Erase for 32KB Block --- All Program Commands 4PP Quad Page Program Program WRSR RDSR Write Status/ Configuration Register Read Status Register Identical for all ERASE commands except 32KB Block Erase command (52 hex) -- 52 (hex) Identical for all PROGRAM commands except Quad Page Program command (38 hex) 38 (hex) -- 01 (hex) 01 (hex) 05 (hex) 05 (hex) WRSCUR Write Security Register 2F (hex) -- RDSCUR Read Security Register 2B (hex) -- ENSO Enter Secured OTP B1 (hex) -- EXSO Exit Secured OTP Serial Flash Discoverable Parameters Single Block Lock C1 (hex) -- 5A (hex) -- 36 (hex) -- SBULK Single Block Unlock 39 (hex) -- RDBLOCK Block Protect Read 3C (hex) -- Gang Block Lock 7E (hex) -- GBULK Gang Block Unlock 98 (hex) -- WPSEL Write Protect Selection 68 (hex) -- SFDP SBLK P/N: AN0319 --- REMS4 BE 32K Protection 90 (hex) REMS2 Erase Mode MX25U5121E/1001E Read ID for 1x I/O --- Register MX25U2033E/4033E REMS Fast Read Read Description GBLK 3 REV. 1, AUG. 22, 2014 APPLICATION NOTE 4. Electrical Characteristics A comparison of DC and AC characteristics are shown in Tables 4-1 and 4-2. Table 4-1. DC Characteristics (Max.) DC Performance MX25U2033E/ MX25U4033E MX25U5121E/ MX25U1001E 12mA @ 80MHz, 1xI/O 7mA @ 33MHz, 1xI/O 25mA 25mA 12mA @ 60MHz, 4xI/O 4mA @ 30MHz, 1xI/O 11mA 12mA VCC Standby Current 35uA 20uA Deep Power Down Current 8uA 10uA Read Active Current Erase Program Table 4-2. AC Characteristics AC Performance MX25U2033E/ MX25U4033E 4KB Sector 32KB Block 64KB Block Erase Chip Erase /2M Chip Erase /4M Chip Erase /512K Chip Erase /1M Clock Low to Output Valid P/N: AN0319 30ms(typ) 55ms(typ) 200ms(max) 200ms(max) 0.2s(typ) --- 1s(max) --- 0.5s(typ) 0.4s(typ) 2s(max) 1.2s(max) 1.25s(typ) -- 2.5s(max) -- 2.5s(typ) -- 5s(max) -- -- 0.4s(typ) -- 1.2s(max) -- 0.8s(typ) -- 2.4s(max) 256 Byte 32 Byte 1.2ms(typ) 0.14ms(typ) 3ms(max) 0.4ms(max) 15pf 6ns 6ns 30pf 8ns 8ns Page Size Page Program MX25U5121E/ MX25U1001E Program Time 4 REV. 1, AUG. 22, 2014 APPLICATION NOTE 5. Device Identification Table 5-1. Manufacturer ID and Device ID Command RDID RES MX25U2033E MX25U5121E MX25U1001E Manufacturer ID C2 C2 Type 25 25 Density 32 33 Electronic ID 32 33 Manufacturer ID REMS MX25U4033E Device ID --- C2 32 31 30 --- 33 --- 6. Summary The comparison provides a basic understanding of the differences between Macronix MX25U2033E/ MX25U4033E and MX25U5121E/MX25U1001E, 1.8V Serial NOR Flash. For further functional and parametric specifications, please refer to the product datasheet. 7. References Table 7-1 shows the datasheet versions used for comparison in this application note. For the most current, detailed Macronix specification, please refer to the Macronix Website at http://www.macronix.com. Table 7-1. Datasheet Versions Datasheet Location Date Issued Version MX25U2033E Macronix Web Site APR. 10, 2014 1.4 MX25U4033E Macronix Web Site JUL. 1, 2014 1.7 MX25U5121E-MX25U1001E Macronix Web Site JUN. 25, 2014 1.1 8. Revision History P/N: AN0319 Revision No. Description Page Date REV. 1 Initial Release ALL AUG 22, 2014 5 REV. 1, AUG. 22, 2014 APPLICATION NOTE Except for customized products which have been expressly identified in the applicable agreement, Macronix's products are designed, developed, and/or manufactured for ordinary business, industrial, personal, and/or household applica- tions only, and not for use in any applications which may, directly or indirectly, cause death, personal injury, or severe property damages. In the event Macronix products are used in contradicted to their target usage above, the buyer shall take any and all actions to ensure said Macronix's product qualified for its actual use in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations; and Macronix as well as it’s suppliers and/or distributors shall be released from any and all liabil- ity arisen therefrom. Copyright© Macronix International Co., Ltd. 2014. 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