GigaDevice Launches Low-Power SPI NOR Flash Memory with Industry-Leading Program Speeds

Flash aficionados, take note – GigaDevice has just pulled the wraps off its latest innovation in low-power SPI NOR Flash memory, and it’s turning heads at Embedded World 2025. Meet the GD25NE series, a 256 Mbit solution engineered to deliver high performance with impressively low power consumption.

We caught up with Conrad Ko, Technical Marketing for Flash at GigaDevice, who gave us the rundown on why this new series matters for design engineers tackling today’s energy-sensitive applications.

A Flash for the Future: Introducing GD25NE

The GD25NE series is the second-generation product in GigaDevice’s low-power SPI Flash line-up. This new 256 Mbit device is built with dual voltage support—1.8 V VCC and 1.2 V VIO—making it a solid fit for embedded systems looking to reduce power draw without compromising performance.

Noteworthy specs include:

• Single SPI Read Speeds up to 133 MHz
• DTR (Double Transfer Rate) speeds up to 104 MHz
• Significantly reduced program times, improving over earlier gen devices

And it doesn’t stop at speed. This part boasts ultra-low read power consumption—up to 50% lower than standard 1.8 V devices and 20% lower than previous 1.2 V options. For engineers optimising power budgets in wearables, portable devices, or edge AI sensors, this Flash is ready to deliver.

Why Low-Power SPI NOR Flash Memory Still Matters

As embedded systems push further toward always-on intelligence and mobile autonomy, energy efficiency isn’t optional—it’s essential. The GD25NE’s low-power profile and speed credentials make it a prime candidate for applications where both battery life and high-speed access are critical.

Think:

• Wearables
• Industrial sensors
• Edge computing
• Portable medical devices
• Low-power AI inference at the edge

Ready for Your Next Design?

Whether you’re designing for power-sensitive IoT or next-gen mobile tech, GigaDevice’s low-power SPI NOR Flash memory gives you the speed and efficiency to stay competitive.

Want to dig into datasheets, specs, or get your hands on evaluation samples? Head over to www.gigadevice.com to explore the GD25NE series in full detail.

From voltage flexibility to industry-leading program times, the GD25NE series proves that Flash memory can still surprise us—and make your next low-power design a whole lot faster.