Comparing Spansion S25FL256S with Macronix MX25L25635F

APPLICATION NOTE
Comparing Spansion S25FL256S with Macronix MX25L25635F
1. Introduction
This application note compares the Macronix MX25L25635F and Spansion S25FL256S serial flash
devices. This document does not provide detailed information on each individual device, but highlights
the similarities and differences between them. The comparison covers the general features,
performance, packaging, command set, and other parameters.
The information in this document is based on datasheets listed in Section 9. Newer versions of the
datasheets may override the contents of this document.
2. Feature Comparison
Both flash device families have similar features and functions as shown in Table 2-1. Significant
differences are highlighted in blue.
Table 2-1: Features
Feature
Supply Voltage Range
READ (1-1-1) (1)
FAST_READ (1-1-1)(1)
DREAD/DOR (1-1-2)(1)
2READ/DIOR (1-2-2)(1)
QREAD/QOR (1-1-4)(1)
4READ/QIOR (1-4-4)(1)
QPI (4-4-4)(1)
DDR (Double Data Rate)
Page Program Size
Sector Size
Block Size
Security OTP Size
Program/Erase Suspend &
Resume
Read Burst Mode
Adjustable Output Driver
FastBoot/AutoBoot Mode
Configurable Dummy Cycles
S/W Reset Command
HOLD# Pin
RESET# Pin
Advanced Sector Protection
Manufacturer ID
Device ID
Package(3)
P/N: AN0232
Macronix MX25L25635F
2.7V ~ 3.6V
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
256B
4KB
32KB and 64KB
512B
Spansion S25FL256S
2.7V~3.6V / 1.65~3.6V VIO(4)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hybrid Sector
Uniform Sector
256B
512B
4KB boot sector
64KB
256KB
1024B
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
C2h
20h/19h
16-SOP (300mil)
8-WSON (8x6mm)
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes(2)
Yes
01h
02h/19h
16-PIN SOP (300mil)
8-WSON (8x6mm)
24-BGA (5x5 ball)
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Note:
1. x-y-z in I/O mode indicates the number of active pins used for op-code(x), address(y) and data(z).
2. Macronix offers the RESET# pin in all packages, but Spansion only offers the RESET# pin in 16-SOP and 24-BGA packages.
3. See datasheet for full list of packages available.
4. VIO support not offered in all package options. See datasheet ordering information.
3. Performance Comparison
Tables 3-1 and 3-2 show MX25L25635F and S25FL256S AC performance.
Table 3-1: Read Performance
Parameter
Normal Read
Fast Read
DREAD
2READ
QREAD
4READ
tCLQV / tV
1-1-1
1-1-2
1-2-2
1-1-4
1-4-4
15pf
30pf
Macronix MX25L25635F
50MHz
104MHz(1)
104MHz
84MHz(2)
104MHz
84MHz(2)
6ns
8ns
Spansion S25FL256S
50MHz
133MHz
104MHz
104MHz
104MHz
104MHz
6.5ns(3.0V-3.6V)
8ns
Note:
1. MX25L25635F Fast Read runs up to 104MHz with default dummy cycles and 133MHz with 10 dummy cycles.
2. MX25L25635F Multi I/O runs up to 104MHz with 8 dummy cycles and 133MHz with 10 dummy cycles.
3. All values in Table 3-1 are maximum.
Table 3-2: Write Performance
Parameter
4KB
32KB
Sector/Block
Erase
64KB
256KB
Chip Erase / Bulk Erase
Byte
Program
Page
Program/Erase Cycles
(Endurance)
Macronix MX25L25635F
43ms
190ms
340ms
120s
12us
600us(256B)
100,000
Spansion S25FL256S
130ms
130ms
520ms
66s
250us(256B) / 340us(512B)
100,000
Note: All values in Table 3-2 are typical.
P/N: AN0232
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4. DC Characteristics
Both flash series characteristics are similar in primary features and functions. However, there are
minor differences in DC characteristics which should be evaluated to determine their significance.
Table 4-1: Read / Write Current
Parameter
Read Current @ 1xI/O
Standby Current
Deep Power Down Current
Write Current
Macronix MX25L25635F
15mA @ 84MHz
60uA
20uA
25mA
Spansion S25FL256S
16mA @ 50MHz
100uA
N/A
100mA
Note: All values in Table 4-1 are maximum.
Table 4-2 compares I/O voltage levels between the two families. Spansion supports a Versatile I/O
Voltage on some package options while Macronix does not.
Table 4-2: Input / Output Voltage
Parameter
Macronix MX25L25635F
Spansion S25FL256S
VIO Voltage
-
1.65V ~ VCC+200mV
Input Low Voltage
-0.5V (min.) / 0.8 (max.)
-0.5V (min.) / 0.2VIO(max.)
Input High Voltage
0.7VCC (min.) / VCC+0.4V (max.)
0.7VIO (min.) / VIO+0.4V (max.)
Output Low Voltage
0.2V (max.)
0.15VIO (max.)
Output High Voltage
VCC-0.2 (min.)
0.85VIO (min.)
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5. Hardware Consideration
The pin assignments of the 16-SOP and 8-WSON are identical, with the exception of the VIO
and HOLD# pin functions which are unavailable on the Macronix chips. The figures below show
the common packages and the pin assignments for the Macronix and Spansion devices.
16-SOP (300mil)
HOLD#/IO3
1
16
SCK
VCC
2
15
SI/IO0
NC
RESET#/RFU
3
14
VIO/RFU
13
NC
DNU
4
13
NC
12
NC
DNU
5
12
DNU
6
11
NC
RFU
6
11
DNU
CS#
7
10
GND
CS#
7
10
VSS
SO/SIO1
8
9
SO/IO1
8
9
NC/SIO3
16
SCLK
3
15
14
SI/SIO0
NC
4
NC
5
NC
VCC
1
2
RESET#
MX25L_35F
WP#/SIO2
Reset# signal is internal pull high
S25FL_S
WP# /IO2
DNU means Do Not Use
RFU means Reserve for Future Use
Reset# and Hold# signals are internal pull high
WSON (8x6mm)
CS#
1
SO/SIO1
2
WP#SIO2
3
GND
4
MX25L_35F
8
VCC
7
Reset#/SIO3
6
SCLK
5
SI/SIO0
Reset# signals is internal pull high
P/N: AN0232
CS#
1
SO/SIO1
2
WP#/SIO2 p
3
VSS
4
S25FL_S
8
VCC
7
HOLD#/SIO3
6
SCK
5
SI/SIO0
Hold# signals are internal pull high
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6. Software Considerations
The basic command set and 4-Byte command set of both flash families are similar. Status Register
and Configuration Register definitions are slightly different. Minor algorithm modifications may be
necessary depending on your application. The most common commands are the same as shown in
Tables 6-1 and 6-2. Notable differences are highlighted in blue in Table 6-3.
Table 6-1: Core Command Set Comparison
Instruction
Type
Instruction
Macronix
MX25L25635F
READ
FAST_READ
Read
Write
Read ID
Register
DREAD
2READ
QREAD
4READ
WREN
WRDI
PP
SE 4K
BE
CE
RDID
RDSR
WRSR
Spansion
S25FL256S
READ
FAST_RE
AD
DOR
DIOR
QOR
QIOR
WREN
WRDI
PP
P4E
SE
BE
RDID
RDSR1
WRR
Description
Normal Read
Fast Read (1-1-1)
1I/2O Read (1-1-2)
2xI/O Read (1-2-2)
1I/4O Read (1-1-4)
4xI/O Read (1-4-4)
Write Enable
Write Disable
Page Program
Sector Erase
Block Erase 64KB/256KB(1)
Chip Erase / Bulk Erase
Read Identification
Read Status Register
Write Status & Configuration
Registers
Op-code
Macronix
MX25L25635F
03h
Spansion
S25FL256S
03h
0Bh
0Bh
3Bh
BBh
6Bh
EBh
06h
04h
02h
20h
D8h
60h or C7h
9Fh
05h
3Bh
BBh
6Bh
EBh
06h
04h
02h
20h
D8h
60h or C7h
9Fh
05h
01h
01h
Notes:
Block Erase command D8h erases 64KBytes on the MX25L25635F and S25FL256S Hybrid Sector devices, but erases 256KBytes on
S25FL256S Uniform Sector devices.
Table 6-2: 4-Byte Command Set Comparison
Instruction
Type
Write
P/N: AN0232
Instruction
Macronix
Spansion
MX25L25635F
S25FL256S
READ4B
4READ
4FAST_RE
Fast Read4B
AD
DREAD4B
4DOR
2READ4B
4DIOR
QREAD4B
4QOR
4READ4B
4QIOR
PP4B
4PP
-
QPP4B
4PP4B
-
SE4B
BE4B
4P4E
4SE
Description
Normal Read
Op-code
Macronix
Spansion
MX25L25635F
S25FL256S
13h
13h
Fast Read (1-1-1)
0Ch
0Ch
1I/2O Read (1-1-2)
2xI/O Read (1-2-2)
1I/4O Read (1-1-4)
4xI/O Read (1-4-4)
Page Program (1-1-1)
Quad Page Program
(1-1-4)
Quad Input Page Program
(1-4-4)
Sector Erase
Block Erase 64KB
3Ch
BCh
6Ch
ECh
12h
3Ch
BCh
6Ch
ECh
12h
-
34h
3Eh
-
21h
DCh
21h
DCh
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Table 6-3: Command Comparison
Instruction
Instruction
Type
Other
Macronix
MX25L25635F
Advanced
Sector
Protection
Description
Macronix
MX25L25635F
EN4B
EX4B
RSTEN
RST
EQIO
PGM/ERS Suspend
PGM/ERS Resume
PGM/ERS Suspend
PGM/ERS Resume
RDSFDP
REMS
RES
RESET
MBR
CLSR(1)
PGSP
PGRS
ERSP
ERRS
REMS
RES
Enter 4-Byte Mode
Exit 4-Byte Mode
Reset Enable
Software Reset Memory
Mode Bit Reset
Enable QPI
Clear Status Register Fail Flags
Program Suspend
Program Resume
Erase Suspend
Erase Resume
Read SFDP
Read Electronic Manufacturer Signature
Read Electronic ID
-
QPP
Quad Page Program (1-1-4)
-
4PP
ENSO
EXSO
RDCR
RDSCUR
WRSCUR
ESFBR
RDFBR
WRFBR
RDDPB
WRDPB
RDSPB
WRSPB
ESSPB
RDDPB
OTPP
OTPR
RDSR2
RDCR
ABRD
ABWR
DYBRD
DYBWR
PPBRD
PPBP
PPBE
DYBRD
38h(2)
B1h
C1h
15h(2)
2Bh(2)
2Fh(2)
18h
16h(2)
17h(2)
E0h
E1h
E2h
E3h
E4h
E0h
WRLR
ASPP
RDLR
ASPRD
RDPASS
WRPASS
PASSULK
WPSEL
PASSRD
PASSP
PASSU
-
Quad Page Program (1-4-4)
OTP Program
OTP Read
Enter Secured OTP
Exit Secured OTP
Read Status Register-2
Read Configuration Register
Read Security Register
Write Security Register
Erase Fast Boot Register
Read FastBoot/AutoBoot Register
Write FastBoot/AutoBoot Register
Read DPB (DYB) Register
Write DPB (DYB) Register
Read SPB (PPB) Status
SPB (PPB) Bit Program
Erase All SPB (PPB)
Read DPB (DYB) Register
Write Lock Register
(Advanced Sector Protection Register)
Read Lock Register
(Advanced Sector Protection Register)
Read Password Register
Write Password Register
Password Unlock
Write Protect Selection
Write
Register
Spansion
S25FL256S
Op-code
B7h
E9h(2)
66h
99h
FFh
35h(2)
B0h
30h(2)
B0h
30h(2)
5Ah
90h
ABh
Spansion
S25FL256S
F0h
FFh
30h(2)
85h
8Ah
75h
7Ah
90h
ABh
32h
38h(2)
42h
4Bh
07h
35h(2)
14h
15h(2)
E0h
E1h
E2h
E3h
E4h
E0h
2Ch
2Fh(2)
2Dh
2Bh(2)
27h
28h
29h
68h
E7h
E8h
E9h(2)
-
or
1. MX25L25635F devices automatically clear the program or erase fail flags and do not have an explicit command to do so.
2. MX25L25635F and S25FL256S devices share the same command opcode, but the command function is different.
P/N: AN0232
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6-1. Page Program Length Alignment
The MX25L25635F and Hybrid Sector S25FL256S share the same 256-Byte maximum Page
Program length. However the Uniform Sector S25FL256S has a 512-Byte Page Program length.
Software modification is necessary if the longer page program length is being used. The Page
Program length should be set to a maximum of 256 bytes and the 1 to 256 bytes to be programmed
must fall within the same 256-Byte page boundary.
6-2. Sector Sizes
The MX25L25635F has uniform 64KB blocks that are each subdivided into two 32KB blocks and
sixteen 4KB sectors. The S25FL256S is offered in either Hybrid Sector Structure (a hybrid mix of
non-overlapping 4KB parameter sectors and 64KB main blocks) or Uniform Sector Structure (uniform
256KB blocks). Please refer to the datasheets listed in Section 9 for memory organization details.
For Spansion Hybrid Sector devices, no software adjustment will be required. The MX25L25635F
sector and block organization is a superset of the Spansion hybrid memory organization and can
match sector for sector and block for block. Spansion devices using uniform 256KB blocks will require
software adjustments to accommodate the smaller blocks provided by the MX25L25635F.
6-3. Secure OTP Differences
Both device families provide a secure One Time Programmable (OTP) area outside of the main
memory array for user defined storage. The sizes, features, and access methods are different.
The S25FL256S has commands to directly read (OTPR) and program (OTPW) the OTP area and
does not need to explicitly open this area for read and write operations.
The MX25L25635F operates in the OTP area using normal read and program instructions after
explicitly opening the OTP area with the Enter Secured OTP (ENSO) command. While the OTP area
is open, the main array is not accessible. When finished in the OTP area, the Exit Secure OTP (EXSO)
command must be issued to return to the Read Main Array mode. The MX25L25635F OTP area has
512 bytes available for user data. The user may permanently lock the whole OTP area to prevent new
data from being stored there. This area can optionally be programmed with user supplied data and
factory locked by Macronix.
6-4. Block Protection Mode
The S25FL256S and the MX25L25635F use Status Register BP (Block Protect) bits to software write
protect areas of memory. The S25FL256S only has three BP bits (BP2-BP0) and the granularity of the
protected areas is very large. The MX25L25635F uses four BP bits (BP3-BP0) and provides a finer
protection area granularity.
6-5. Advanced Sector Protection Mode
Both devices offer an Advanced Sector Protection mode used to provide volatile and
nonvolatile individual sector (or block) protection and an optional password protection mode,
but there are differences that need to be accommodated if this feature is used.
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6-6 Status Register, Configuration Register, and Security Register
Both devices use registers to configure the flash for operation modes, but there are some differences
that designers need to be aware of as software modifications may be needed. A detailed register
comparison is shown in Table 6-4, Table 6-5, and Table 6-6. If a detailed functional description of
register bits is required, please refer to the datasheets listed in Section 9.
Table 6-4: Status Register
Register Bit
Macronix MX25L25635F
Spansion S25FL256S
Bit0
WIP; 1=write operation
WIP; 1=write operation
Bit1
WEL; 1=write enable
WEL; 1=write enable
Bit2
BP0; BP protection
BP0; BP protection
Bit3
BP1; BP protection
BP1; BP protection
Bit4
BP2; BP protection
BP2; BP protection
Bit5
BP3; BP protection
E_ERR; 1=erase fail*1
Bit6
QE; 1=Quad mode enable
P_ERR; 1=program fail*1
Bit7
SRWD; 1=SR write disable
SRWD; 1=SR write disable
Note:
1. Macronix MX25L25635F Program and Erase Error bits are located in bits 5 and 6 of its Security Register.
Table 6-5: Configuration Register
Register Bit
Macronix MX25L25635F
Spansion S25FL256S
Bit0
ODS0; Output driver strength
FREEZE; 1=BPx write disable
Bit1
ODS1; Output driver strength
QUAD; 1=Quad mode enable
Bit2
ODS2; Output driver strength
TBPARM; 1= Top parameter sector(1)
Bit3
TB; 1=Bottom area protect
BPNV; 1=BPx is Volatile
Bit4
Reserved
RFU
Bit5
4 BYTE; 1=4byte address
TBPROT; 1=boot array protect
Bit6
DC0; Dummy cycle
LC0; Latency cycle
Bit7
DC1; Dummy cycle
LC1; Latency cycle
Note:
1. Bit2 of Configuration Register is RFU for S25FL256S with uniform 256KB sector structure.
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Table 6-6: Security Register
Register Bit
Macronix MX25L25635F
Spansion S25FL256S
Bit0
4Kb Secured OTP; 1=factory lock
PS; 1=Program suspend
Bit1
LDSO; 1=OTP lock down
ES; 1=Erase suspend
Bit2
PSB; 1=Program suspend
RFU
Bit3
ESB; 1=Erase suspend
RFU
Bit4
Reserved
RFU
Bit5
P_FAIL; 1=Program fail
RFU
Bit6
E_FAIL; 1=Erase fail
RFU
Bit7
WPSEL; 1=Individual WP
RFU
6-7. Manufacturer and Device Identification Numbers
Table 6-7 compares the Manufacturer and Device IDs returned by the RDID and REMS commands.
Table 6-7: Manufacturer and Device ID
Command Type
Macronix MX25L25635F
Spansion S25FL256S
RDID 9Fh
C2h/20h/19h
01h/02h/19h
REMS 90h
C2h/18h
01h/18h
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7. Address Protocol Support
7-1. Addressing Memory Beyond 16MBytes
Both devices support various methods to address memory beyond 128Mb (16MBytes). Some of the
methods employed are different, but the concepts are the same. Depending on the application, the
software may require minor modifications. Please refer to the datasheets listed in Section 9 for more
details.
7-1-1. 4-Byte Address Mode
4-Byte Address mode uses the legacy command set but the address field is 4-Bytes instead of
3-Bytes. The Macronix device uses the EN4B and EX4B commands to enter and exit 4-Byte address
mode. On the Spansion device, 4-Byte address mode is entered or exited by setting or clearing bit-7 in
the Bank Address Register (BAR). After making the mode selection, the appropriate number of
address bytes (3-Byte or 4-Byte) must be used for all commands that require an address argument
(with the exception of the Read SFDP command (5Ah), which always uses 3-Byte addressing).
7-1-2. Bank Address Mode
Bank Address Mode uses one or more of the low-order bits of a bank address register to supply
address bits A24 and above for legacy read, program, and erase commands that use 3-Byte
addressing. The serial flash internally appends the low-order bits from the bank address to the 3-Byte
address to form an extended address. This allows access to addresses beyond 128Mb while still
using the legacy command set and 3-Byte addressing. In Spansion devices the bank register is the
BAR. In Macronix devices the bank address register is the Extended Address Register (EAR).
7-1-3. 4-Byte Address Command Set
Both Macronix and Spansion devices support a 4-Byte Address Command Set which always uses
4-Bytes of address, eliminating the need to enter or exit 4-Byte Address mode. The 4-Byte Address
Command Set (see Table 6-2) supplements the legacy 3-Byte command set.
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8. Summary
The Macronix MX25L25635F and Spansion S25FL256S have similar commands, functions, and
features. Additionally, the supported package types have identical footprints and nearly identical pin
out definitions. If common features are used in standard traditional modes, they may need only
minimal software modification due to differences in status and configuration register bit assignments
and the commands used to access them. A more detailed analysis should be done if functions such
as Advanced Sector Protection, HOLD# pin, VIO voltage, DDR, or AutoBoot are used.
9. References
Table 9-1 shows the datasheet versions used for comparison in this application note. For the most
current, detailed specification, please refer to the Macronix Website at http://www.macronix.com
Table 9-1: Datasheet Version
Datasheet
Location
Data Issued
Version
MX25L25635F
Website
DEC. 26, 2012
Rev. 1.1
S25FL128S/256S
Website
JUL. 12, 2012
Rev. 05
10. Appendix
Table 10-1 shows the basic part number and package information cross reference between Macronix
MX25L25635F and Spansion S25FL256S parts.
Table 10-1: Part Number Cross Reference
Density
Macronix Part No.
Spansion Part No.
Package
Dimension
16-SOP
300 mil
8-WSON
8x6mm
S25FL256SAGMFI00/G0/R0(1)/(2)
MX25L25635FMI-10G
S25FL256SAGMFI01/G1/R1(1)/(3)
S25FL256SDPMFIG0/G1
256Mb
(1)/(2)/(3)
S25FL256SAGNFI00/01(1)/(2)/(3)
MX25L25635FZ2I-10G
S25FL256SDPNFI00/01(1)/(2)/(3)
Note:
1. AG: 133MHz; DP: DTR 66MHz;
2. 00: 16-SOP/8-WSON with 64KB sector; G0: 16-SOP with Reset# & 64KB sector; R0: 16-SOP with Reset#, VIO & 64KB sector.
3. 01: 16-SOP/8-WSON with 256KB sector; G1: 16-SOP with Reset# & 256KB sector; R1: 16-SOP with Reset#, VIO & 256KB sector.
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Except for customized products which have been expressly identified in the applicable agreement, Macronix's
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household applications only, and not for use in any applications which may, directly or indirectly, cause death,
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