IS43DR16160A-25EBLI-TR

The IS43DR16160A-25EBLI-TR is a 256-megabit DDR2 SDRAM memory device organized as 16M x 16 bits. Built on proven DDR2 synchronous DRAM technology, this component delivers 400MHz clock frequency operation with fast 4ns access time, making it suitable for embedded systems requiring reliable volatile memory storage.

Packaged in a compact 84-pin TWBGA (8x12.5mm) footprint, this memory IC operates across an extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, providing consistent performance in demanding environmental conditions while maintaining low power consumption with 1.7V to 1.9V supply voltage.

Key Features

• Memory Architecture - 256Mbit capacity organized as 16M x 16, providing flexible word-level access for 16-bit data bus systems with straightforward interface integration.
• DDR2 SDRAM Technology - Delivers 400MHz clock frequency operation with 4ns access time and 15ns write cycle time, ensuring fast data throughput for time-sensitive applications.
• Wide Operating Voltage Range - Accepts 1.7V to 1.9V supply voltage, offering compatibility with various system power architectures and enabling low-power design strategies.
• Extended Temperature Performance - Operates reliably from -40°C to 85°C (TA), meeting requirements for industrial automation, automotive peripherals, and outdoor equipment installations.
• Compact Package - 84-pin TWBGA measuring 8x12.5mm provides high-density memory integration while minimizing PCB footprint and enabling space-constrained embedded designs.
• Parallel Interface - Standard parallel memory interface simplifies controller integration and leverages existing DDR2 controller IP without requiring protocol adaptation.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control Systems - This DDR2 SDRAM serves as main memory for PLCs and industrial controllers where the extended temperature range ensures stable operation in factory floor environments and the parallel interface integrates easily with common industrial processors.
• Embedded Computing Platforms - The 256Mbit capacity provides adequate volatile storage for embedded Linux systems, RTOS applications, and firmware execution where fast access times support real-time processing requirements.
• Networking Equipment - This memory device functions as buffer memory in routers, switches, and communication modules where the 400MHz clock frequency handles packet processing workloads and the compact package fits space-limited networking hardware.
• Automotive Infotainment Systems - The industrial temperature rating makes this SDRAM suitable for automotive peripheral modules such as dashboard displays and rear-seat entertainment systems where reliable memory operation is required across varying cabin temperatures.
• Test and Measurement Instruments - This memory IC provides data acquisition buffering and waveform storage in oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and data loggers where the parallel interface delivers predictable latency and the extended temperature range supports field instrument deployments.

Unique Advantages

• Simplified BOM Management: The standard 84-pin TWBGA package is widely supported by pick-and-place equipment and uses common assembly processes, reducing manufacturing complexity and qualification costs.
• Design Flexibility: The 1.7V to 1.9V supply voltage range accommodates both 1.8V nominal and variable voltage systems, allowing designers to optimize power consumption without requiring additional voltage regulators.
• Extended Operational Lifespan: The -40°C to 85°C temperature rating enables deployment in industrial and automotive environments where consumer-grade components would fail, reducing field replacement rates and warranty claims.
• Proven DDR2 Architecture: DDR2 SDRAM controllers are mature, well-documented, and available in most embedded processors and FPGAs, accelerating time-to-market with existing controller IP and driver software.
• Predictable Timing Characteristics: The parallel interface provides deterministic memory access patterns essential for real-time applications where DDR3/DDR4's more complex timing requirements could introduce design challenges.
• Space-Efficient Integration: The 8x12.5mm TWBGA footprint delivers 256Mbits of memory in minimal board area, enabling higher-density system designs or allowing more space for other critical components.

Why Choose IS43DR16160A-25EBLI-TR?

The IS43DR16160A-25EBLI-TR addresses the specific requirements of industrial and embedded applications where proven DDR2 technology, extended temperature operation, and straightforward integration matter more than bleeding-edge density. Engineers designing systems with multi-year production lifecycles benefit from the mature DDR2 ecosystem, including readily available controller IP, established signal integrity guidelines, and extensive field deployment history.

This memory device is particularly well-suited for designs targeting industrial automation, ruggedized computing, automotive peripherals, and professional instrumentation where reliability across temperature extremes and compatibility with existing controller architectures reduce project risk and accelerate qualification cycles.

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