NAND Flash – MLC and SLC Memory Devices
Consumer-class, mobile product designers are always looking for high-capacity storage—memory solutions that can store increasingly more pictures, movies, MP3s, or simple data files. Micron’s NAND Flash memory continues to meet these demands with industry-standard single-level cell (SLC) and multi-level cell (MLC) technologies.
| | MLC | SLC |
| Architecture |
Multi-level cell (2 bits) |
Single-level cell (1 bit) |
| Densities |
8Gb–64Gb |
1Gb–64Gb |
| Configurations |
x8 and x161 |
x8 and x162 |
| Supply Voltage |
3.3V |
1.8V and 3.3V2 |
| Temperature Range |
−40°C to +85°C |
−40°C to +85°C |
| Packages |
48-pin TSOP
52-pad LGA |
48-pin TSOP
63-ball VFBGA |
| Benefits |
Industry-standard densities and configurations; easy migration to the next density. |
Industry-standard densities, voltages, and package configurations; easy migration to the next density. |
| Typical Applications |
Consumer applications such as MP3s, USB drives, cards, etc. |
Consumer and industrial applications that require high performance and long-term reliability like automotive, SSDs, test and measurement equipment, etc. |
Note: 18Gb density only, 21Gb–4Gb densities only.
Designing in NAND Flash – Webinar
This webinar is intended for engineers that want to learn more about the architectures, features, and performance aspects of NAND Flash memory. Micron’s Jim Cooke provides an in-depth look at the device technology and challenges associated with MLC NAND Flash, along with comparisons and decision-making criteria for designing with SLC versus MLC NAND Flash. He also discusses several factors that can affect the reliability of your NAND solution and how to best alleviate them.
What you'll learn:
- The key architectural, feature, and performance differences between MLC and SLC NAND Flash
- How ECC fixes design complexities
- Endurance recommendations and methods for reducing program disturb
- Benefits of embedded MMC (eMMC) and why it's the next logical step for embedded applications
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