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MR4A16B

Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM)

The MR4A16B is a magnetoresistive random access memory (mram) from Everspin Technologies. View the full MR4A16B datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

MR4A16B shares its datasheet with MR4A16BMA35, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official MR4A16B datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

MR4A16B Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ECCSingle-bit correction, 7 parity bits per 64 data bits
EnduranceUnlimited read/write
InterfaceParallel SRAM-compatible
Startup Time2 ms
Data Retention>20 years
Memory Density16 Mbit (1M x 16)
I/O Capacitance8 pF max
Input Capacitance6 pF max
Address Access Time35 ns
Supply Voltage (VDD)3.0V to 3.6V (3.3V typical)
Operating Temperature0 to +70 °C (Commercial); -40 to +85 °C (Industrial); -40 to +125 °C (AEC-Q100 Grade 1)
Read/Write Cycle Time35 ns
Maximum Magnetic Field8000 A/m
Input Low Voltage (VIL)-0.5V to 0.8V
Input High Voltage (VIH)2.2V to VDD+0.3V
AC Standby Current (ISB1)9 mA typical, 14 mA max
Output Enable Access Time15 ns
Read Supply Current (IDDR)60 mA typical, 68 mA max
CMOS Standby Current (ISB2)5 mA typical, 9 mA max
Write Inhibit Voltage (VWI)2.5V to 3.0V (2.7V typical)
Write Supply Current (IDDW)152 mA typical, 180 mA max

MR4A16B Overview

Part: MR4A16B — Everspin Technologies

Type: Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM)

Description: 16,777,216-bit (1M x 16) MRAM device offering SRAM compatible 35 ns read/write timing with unlimited endurance and data non-volatility for over 20 years, featuring internal single bit error correction code.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 3.0–3.6 V
  • Operating temperature: 0 to +70 °C (suffix-dependent — see Table 4.1 for grade-specific ranges)
  • Write inhibit voltage: 2.5–3.0 V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 4.0 V
  • Max output current per pin: ±20 mA
  • Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Read cycle time: 35 ns
  • Write cycle time: 35 ns
  • Address access time: 35 ns
  • AC active supply current - read modes (I OUT = 0 mA, V DD = max): 68 mA
  • AC active supply current - write modes (V DD = max): 180 mA
  • CMOS standby current (E ≥ V DD - 0.2V and V In ≤ V SS + 0.2V or ≥ V DD - 0.2 V): 9 mA
  • Data non-volatility: >20 years at temperature
  • Input leakage current: ±1 μA
  • Output leakage current: ±1 μA

Features:

  • +3.3 Volt power supply
  • SRAM compatible timing
  • Unlimited read & write endurance
  • Data always non-volatile for >20-years at temperature
  • RoHS-compliant small footprint BGA and TSOP2 package
  • AEC-Q100 Grade 1 option in TSOP2 package
  • Internal single bit error correction code with 7 ECC parity bits for every 64 data bits
  • Low-voltage inhibit circuitry for power loss protection

Applications:

  • Systems requiring permanent storage and quick retrieval of critical data and programs

Package:

  • 48-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA)
  • 54-pin Thin Small Outline Package (TSOP2)

MR4A16B Features

  • +3.3 Volt power supply
  • Fast 35 ns read/write cycle
  • SRAM compatible timing
  • Unlimited read & write endurance
  • Data always non-volatile for >20-years at temperature
  • RoHS-compliant small footprint BGA and TSOP2 package
  • AEC-Q100 Grade 1 option in TSOP2 package.

MR4A16B Pin Configuration

MR4A16B — 54-Pin TSOP2 Pinout

PinNameTypeDescription
1NC—No Connection
2A₁₆IAddress Input
3A₀IAddress Input
4A₁IAddress Input
5A₂IAddress Input
6A₃IAddress Input
7A₄IAddress Input
8EIChip Enable
9DQ₀I/OData I/O
10DQ₁I/OData I/O
11DQ₂I/OData I/O
12DQ₃I/OData I/O
13V_DDPPower Supply
14V_SSSGround
15DQ₄I/OData I/O
16DQ₅I/OData I/O
17DQ₆I/OData I/O
18DQ₇I/OData I/O
19WIWrite Enable
20A₅IAddress Input
21A₆IAddress Input
22A₇IAddress Input
23A₈IAddress Input
24A₉IAddress Input
25NC—No Connection
26NC—No Connection
27NC—No Connection
28NC—No Connection
29NC—No Connection
30NC—No Connection
31A₁₀IAddress Input
32A₁₁IAddress Input
33A₁₂IAddress Input
34A₁₃IAddress Input
35A₁₄IAddress Input
36DC—Do Not Connect
37DQ₈I/OData I/O
38DQ₉I/OData I/O
39DQ₁₀I/OData I/O
40DQ₁₁I/OData I/O
41V_DDPPower Supply
42V_SSSGround
43DQ₁₂I/OData I/O
44DQ₁₃I/OData I/O
45DQ₁₄I/OData I/O
46DQ₁₅I/OData I/O
47LBILower Byte Enable
48UBIUpper Byte Enable
49GIOutput Enable
50A₁₅IAddress Input
51A₁₀IAddress Input
52A₁₁IAddress Input
53A₁₆IAddress Input
54NC—No Connection

Notes

  • Power pins: V_DD (pins 13, 41); V_SS (pins 14, 42)
  • Address bus: A₀–A₁₆ (20 address lines total for 1M × 16 memory)
  • Data bus: DQ₀–DQ₁₅ (16-bit bidirectional data I/O)
  • Control signals: E (Chip Enable), W (Write Enable), G (Output Enable), UB (Upper Byte Enable), LB (Lower Byte Enable)
  • Pin 36 marked DC (Do Not Connect) — distinct from NC pins; do not connect to this pin
  • Multiple NC pins (1, 25–30, 54) — leave unconnected
  • Pin numbering extracted directly from the 54-Pin TSOP2 diagram (right side of Figure 1.2)

MR4A16B Electrical Characteristics

ParameterSymbolMinTypicalMaxUnit
Input leakage currentI lkg(I)--±1μA
Output leakage currentI lkg(O)--±1μA
Output low voltage (I OL = +4 mA) (I OL = +100 μA)V OL--0.4 V SS + 0.2V
Output high voltage (I OH = -4 mA) (I OH = -100 μA)V OH2.4 V DD - 0.2--V

Table 2.4 Power Supply Characteristics

ParameterSymbolTypicalMaxUnit
AC active supply current - read modes 1 (I OUT = 0 mA,V DD = max)I DDR6068mA
AC active supply current - write modes 1 (V DD = max) MR4A16B (Commercial) MR4A16BC (Industrial) MR4A16BV (AEC-Q100 Grade 1)I DDW152 152 152180 180 180mA
AC standby current (V DD = max, E =V IH ) no other restrictions on other inputsI SB1914mA
CMOS standby current (E ≥ V DD - 0.2V andV In ≤V SS + 0.2V or≥V DD - 0.2 V) (V DD = max, f = 0 MHz)I SB259mA

1 All active current measurements are measured with one address transition per cycle and at minimum cycle time.

MR4A16B Absolute Maximum Ratings

This device contains circuitry to protect the inputs against damage caused by high static voltages or electric fields; however, it is advised that normal precautions be taken to avoid application of any voltage greater than maximum rated voltages to these high-impedance (Hi-Z) circuits.

The device also contains protection against external magnetic fields. Precautions should be taken to avoid application of any magnetic field greater than the maximum field intensity specified in the maximum ratings.

Table 2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 1

ParameterSymbolValueUnit
Supply voltage 2V DD-0.5 to 4.0V
Voltage on an pin 2V IN-0.5 toV DD + 0.5V
Output current per pinI OUT±20mA
Package power dissipationP D0.600W
Temperature under bias MR4A16B (Commercial) MR4A16BC (Industrial) MR4A16BM (AEC-Q100 Grade 1)T BIAS-10 to 85 -45 to 95 -45 to 130°C
Storage TemperatureT stg-55 to 150°C
Lead temperature during solder (3 minute max)T Lead260°C
Maximum magnetic field during write MR4A16B (All Temperatures)H max_write8000A/m
Maximum magnetic field during read or standbyH max_read8000A/m

Table 2.2 Operating Conditions

ParameterSymbolMinTypicalMaxUnit
Power supply voltageV DD3.0 i3.33.6V
Write inhibit voltageV WI2.52.73.0 iV
Input high voltageV IH2.2-V DD + 0.3 iiV
Input low voltageV IL-0.5 iii-0.8V
Temperature under bias MR4A16B (Commercial) MR4A16BC (Industrial) MR4A16BM (AEC-Q100 Grade 1) ivT A0 -40 -4070 85 125°C

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
MR4A16BCMA35Everspin Technologies48-BGA
MR4A16BCMA35REverspin Technologies48-BGA
MR4A16BCYS35Everspin Technologies54-TSOP2
MR4A16BCYS35REverspin Technologies54-TSOP2
MR4A16BMA35Everspin Technologies48-BGA
MR4A16BMA35REverspin Technologies48-BGA
MR4A16BMYS35Everspin Technologies54-TSOP2
MR4A16BMYS35REverspin Technologies54-TSOP2
MR4A16BYS35Everspin Technologies54-TSOP2
MR4A16BYS35REverspin Technologies54-TSOP2

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