Basic Product Information
Part Number: MX29LV160DBTI-70G
Core Electrical Parameters
| Parameter |
Value |
Unit |
| Memory Capacity |
16M-bit / 2M-byte |
– |
| Organization |
2M x 8 (Byte mode) / 1M x 16 (Word mode) |
– |
| Interface |
Parallel (Address + Data bus) |
– |
| Access Time |
70 |
ns |
| Supply Voltage |
2.7 to 3.6 |
V |
| Active Read Current (typ) |
20 |
mA |
| Standby Current (typ) |
3 |
μA |
| Sector Architecture |
Uniform 64KB sectors + 8KB boot sectors |
– |
| Block/Sector Erase |
Chip / Block (64KB) / Sector (4KB/8KB) |
– |
| Page Program Time (typ) |
210 |
μs (per word) |
| Erase/Program Endurance |
100,000 |
Cycles (minimum) |
| Data Retention |
20 |
Years |
| Boot Block Configuration |
Bottom Boot (DB suffix) / Top Boot (DT suffix) |
– |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 to +85 |
°C |
| Package Size |
12 x 20 x 1.2 |
mm |
Core Features & Advantages
The MX29LV160DBTI-70G delivers 16Mbit parallel NOR Flash with 70ns access time and bottom-boot sector architecture, designed for direct XIP firmware execution in embedded systems requiring parallel memory-mapped access.
- Primary Function: 16M-bit 3V parallel NOR Flash memory with 70ns random access and bottom-boot sector layout for firmware storage and execute-in-place in embedded processors.
- Advantages:
- 70ns random access time — supports zero-wait-state XIP from many embedded processors, eliminating the need for Shadow RAM in boot-critical firmware.
- Bottom-boot sector architecture (DB) — small 8KB boot sectors at the bottom of the address map enable safe bootloader storage with granularity, protecting the boot region while allowing application code updates in 64KB blocks.
- Parallel memory-mapped interface — direct address/data bus connection to most embedded processors, enabling simpler firmware design compared to SPI Flash which requires serial protocol overhead.
Typical Application Scenarios
- Industry: Industrial / Consumer / Networking / Automotive
- Equipment: Embedded MCU/SoC systems, networking equipment, set-top boxes, automotive ECUs
- Use Cases:
- Firmware XIP storage for ARM7/9 and legacy embedded processors with parallel memory controllers.
- Bootloader and application code storage in industrial PLCs and motor controllers requiring reliable parallel Flash.
- Automotive ECU firmware with bottom-boot architecture for safe over-the-air bootloader updates and 64KB block application updates.
Market Reference Price
| Market |
Price Range |
Currency |
| Huaqiangbei Spot |
$1.20 – $2.50 |
USD |
| Overseas B2B |
$1.80 – $3.50 |
USD |
Related Models Comparison
| Model |
Difference |
Application |
| MX29LV160DTTI-70G |
Top-boot sector layout (DT suffix vs DB bottom-boot), same 16Mbit capacity |
Systems requiring boot sectors at the top of the address map |
| MX29LV320DBTI-70G |
32M-bit (double capacity), same TSOP-48 and 70ns access |
Larger firmware images requiring 4MB code space |
| W25Q128JVSIQ |
128M-bit SPI (serial) Flash, much smaller SOIC-8 package, 133MHz SPI |
Modern MCU designs using SPI/Quad-SPI instead of parallel bus |
