Infineon introduces 256 Mbit SEMPER Nano NOR Flash memory

     Infineon Technologies launches SEMPER Nano NOR Flash memory. This memory is specifically optimized for use in small, battery-powered electronic devices. New wearable and industrial applications such as fitness trackers, smart headsets, health monitors, drones and GPS navigation are emerging to enable accurate tracking, recording critical information, enhanced security, reduced noise and more. These advanced features and use cases require a larger memory capacity in a smaller electronic device. According to Omdia, the market for Bluetooth headsets and headsets is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 25% to exceed 1 billion by 2024.

     As the demand for memory continues to grow, designers also face the additional challenge of fitting more memory into a limited board space while maximizing battery life. Infineon's SEMPER Nano NOR Flash is the first solution of its kind on the market to offer customers the advantages of high power density, small board area and industry-leading low power consumption, with strong engineering and design support.

     Sandeep Krishnegowda, Vice President, Flash Memory Solutions Marketing and Applications, Infineon Technologies, said: "There are a variety of innovative applications that have the potential to revolutionize the way we live, and semiconductors play a key role in this. By using increasingly intelligent electronics in our lives, we can make better health choices and keep our loved ones safe by tracking their physical condition. With SEMPER Nano, we can provide more storage capacity in an extremely compact space, enabling customers to add more functionality to their smart devices, while enhancing system reliability with built-in ECC."

     The Infineon SEMPER Nano NOR Flash Flash products are available in both industrial and commercial 256 Mbit 1.8V configurations with SPI throughput up to 40 Mbyte/s for industry-leading standby and effective current. Built-in error correction code (ECC) enhances reliability, and configurable sector architecture enables optimization of code or data storage.

     The SEMPER Solutions Hub provides full support for this product family, a one-stop site containing all the modules needed to integrate SEMPER Nano NOR Flash Flash into a wide range of applications. The site also has accompanying software, tools, and resources that streamline the entire design process and help designers bring products to market faster. The new SEMPER Nano Pmod compatible memory modules make it easy to set up hardware development platforms.