W25Q256FVCIP Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The W25Q256FVCIP is a 256Mbit NOR Flash memory IC manufactured by Winbond Electronics, featuring SPI Quad I/O and QPI interface capabilities. This Surface Mount device operates at 104 MHz clock frequency with a 24-TFBGA (6x8) package configuration. The W25Q256FVCIP is currently discontinued at DiGi Electronics, necessitating identification of functionally equivalent substitute components for ongoing design requirements and production continuity.

Substiute Parts

W25Q256FVCIP

Winbond ElectronicsIn Stock: 738W25Q256FVCIP Datasheet

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W25Q256JVCIM

Winbond ElectronicsIn Stock: 1161W25Q256JVCIM Datasheet

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W25Q256JVCIQ

Winbond ElectronicsIn Stock: 875W25Q256JVCIQ Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the W25Q256FVCIP is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Memory Capacity & Organization: All substitute parts maintain 256Mbit capacity with 32M x 8 organization, ensuring direct data storage compatibility.

Package & Mounting: All substitute parts use identical 24-TFBGA (6x8) Surface Mount packaging, guaranteeing PCB footprint and assembly process compatibility.

Voltage Supply Range: All substitute parts operate within the 2.7V ~ 3.6V supply range, ensuring power delivery compatibility with existing designs.

Operating Temperature Range: All substitute parts maintain -40°C ~ 85°C operating temperature specification, supporting identical thermal operating conditions.

Memory Interface: All substitute parts support SPI Quad I/O interface, maintaining protocol compatibility with host controllers.

Compliance Standards: All substitute parts maintain ROHS3 compliance and identical Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL 3), ensuring regulatory and manufacturing process compatibility.

The substitute parts W25Q256JVCIM and W25Q256JVCIQ operate at 133 MHz clock frequency, exceeding the 104 MHz specification of the W25Q256FVCIP. This higher clock frequency represents an enhanced performance characteristic that does not compromise backward compatibility in applications designed for the original 104 MHz specification.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

W25Q256JVCIM is available in standard packaging configuration with 1100 units in current inventory. This part maintains active product status and full ROHS3 compliance. The 133 MHz clock frequency specification provides performance headroom relative to the 104 MHz W25Q256FVCIP, supporting applications requiring higher data throughput without modification to existing firmware or hardware interfaces.

W25Q256JVCIQ is supplied in Tray packaging with 804 units in current inventory. This part maintains active product status and full ROHS3 compliance. The identical electrical and thermal specifications to W25Q256JVCIM, combined with Tray packaging format, support high-volume production environments where automated handling and component presentation are required.

Both substitute parts are manufactured by Winbond Electronics under the SpiFlash® series designation, ensuring consistency with the original design lineage and manufacturing quality standards. Selection between W25Q256JVCIM and W25Q256JVCIQ is determined by packaging requirements and inventory availability rather than electrical performance differences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can W25Q256JVCIM or W25Q256JVCIQ be used as direct replacements for W25Q256FVCIP?

A: Yes. Both substitute parts maintain identical memory capacity (256Mbit), memory organization (32M x 8), package configuration (24-TFBGA 6x8), voltage supply range (2.7V ~ 3.6V), operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C), and SPI Quad I/O interface compatibility. The 133 MHz clock frequency of the substitute parts exceeds the 104 MHz specification of the original part, providing enhanced performance without compromising backward compatibility.

Q: What is the difference between W25Q256JVCIM and W25Q256JVCIQ?

A: The primary difference is packaging format. W25Q256JVCIM uses standard packaging, while W25Q256JVCIQ uses Tray packaging. Both parts are electrically and thermally identical, with identical clock frequency (133 MHz), memory specifications, and compliance certifications. Selection is based on production assembly requirements and packaging handling preferences.

Q: Are there interface compatibility concerns when substituting these parts?

A: No. All three parts support SPI Quad I/O interface. The W25Q256FVCIP additionally supports QPI mode, which is not specified for the substitute parts. However, applications using only SPI Quad I/O mode experience no functional differences. Applications requiring QPI mode operation should retain the W25Q256FVCIP if available.

Q: Do the substitute parts meet the same compliance and regulatory requirements?

A: Yes. Both W25Q256JVCIM and W25Q256JVCIQ maintain ROHS3 compliance, identical Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL 3, 168 Hours), and REACH Unaffected status. Manufacturing and handling procedures remain consistent with the original W25Q256FVCIP specifications.

Q: What is the impact of the higher 133 MHz clock frequency on system design?

A: The 133 MHz specification of the substitute parts represents an enhanced performance characteristic. Systems designed for 104 MHz operation function correctly with 133 MHz parts, as the substitute parts support operation at lower clock frequencies. No firmware modifications or hardware redesign is required for compatibility.

Q: How do inventory levels compare between the main part and substitutes?

A: The W25Q256FVCIP has 705 units in stock but is discontinued. W25Q256JVCIM has 1100 units in active inventory, and W25Q256JVCIQ has 804 units in active inventory. Both substitute parts maintain active product status with ongoing manufacturing support.