MT48LC16M16A2TG-6A IT:GTR

The MT48LC16M16A2TG-6A IT:GTR from Alliance Memory, Inc. is a 256Mbit synchronous DRAM offering a 16M x 16 memory organization. This parallel SDRAM operates at clock frequencies up to 167MHz with a 5.4ns access time, making it suitable for applications requiring fast, volatile memory in industrial temperature environments. With its proven SDRAM technology and industrial-grade temperature range, this device serves embedded systems, communications equipment, and legacy industrial designs that depend on parallel memory interfaces.

Key Features

• 256Mbit Memory Capacity - Organized as 16M x 16, providing sufficient density for mid-range embedded applications while maintaining straightforward address mapping and interface compatibility.
• Synchronous DRAM Architecture - Clock-driven operation at up to 167MHz enables predictable timing and simplified integration with synchronous processors and controllers.
• Fast Access Performance - 5.4ns access time and 12ns write cycle time support real-time processing requirements in communications and control applications.
• Industrial Temperature Range - Rated for -40°C to 85°C operation, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environmental conditions found in industrial automation and outdoor equipment.
• Standard Parallel Interface - Conventional parallel data bus architecture provides direct compatibility with legacy designs and systems requiring non-serial memory access.
• Compact 54-TSOP II Package - 10.16mm width TSOP form factor balances board space efficiency with practical manufacturability for medium-density PCB designs.
• 3V to 3.6V Operation - Standard voltage range simplifies power supply design and enables integration with common 3.3V logic families.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control Systems - This SDRAM provides working memory for PLCs, motion controllers, and industrial PCs where the extended temperature range ensures consistent operation in factory floor environments and the parallel interface supports legacy control architectures.
• Telecommunications Equipment - The device serves as buffer memory in routers, switches, and base stations where synchronous operation at 167MHz supports packet processing and the industrial temperature rating accommodates equipment in outdoor cabinets or central offices.
• Medical Instrumentation - This memory supports diagnostic equipment and patient monitoring systems where reliable data storage during analysis cycles is essential and the parallel interface simplifies integration with specialized medical processors.
• Test and Measurement Instruments - The SDRAM functions as acquisition memory in oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators where fast access times enable real-time waveform capture and the industrial temperature range supports portable field instruments.
• Legacy System Upgrades - This component provides drop-in memory expansion or replacement for existing designs originally based on parallel SDRAM technology, extending the operational life of installed equipment without requiring board redesigns.

Unique Advantages

• Proven Technology for Long-Term Designs: SDRAM architecture offers well-understood timing characteristics and extensive design resources, reducing development risk for teams working with parallel memory interfaces.
• Industrial Temperature Qualification: Extended -40°C to 85°C operating range eliminates the need for additional thermal management in many industrial applications, simplifying enclosure design and reducing system costs.
• Straightforward Integration: Standard parallel interface and conventional pinout reduce design complexity compared to newer serial memory technologies, enabling faster time-to-market for applications where interface simplicity is prioritized.
• Adequate Performance for Mid-Range Applications: 167MHz clock capability and 5.4ns access time meet the memory bandwidth requirements of many embedded processors without over-specifying for applications that don't require cutting-edge performance.
• Established Supply Base: Alliance Memory's focus on supporting legacy and industrial memory products provides continuity for designs requiring long-term component availability beyond mainstream consumer product lifecycles.
• Compact Footprint: 54-TSOP II package provides higher density than older PDIP or SOJ packages while remaining compatible with standard PCB manufacturing processes and inspection equipment.

Why Choose MT48LC16M16A2TG-6A IT:GTR?

This SDRAM is positioned for engineers developing or maintaining industrial and embedded systems that rely on parallel memory architectures. The device combines adequate density, industrial temperature qualification, and synchronous operation in a format that supports both new designs requiring proven technology and existing platforms needing long-term component availability. For applications where parallel interface simplicity, established SDRAM timing, and extended temperature operation align with system requirements, this component offers a straightforward solution.

The MT48LC16M16A2TG-6A IT:GTR delivers reliable volatile memory storage for control systems, communications equipment, and instrumentation that prioritize design continuity and environmental ruggedness over maximum density or bandwidth.

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