The 1mm thick package maintains ball-out compatibility with other NAND products, but will save around 20% of board space in typical applications. The NAND256 is part of ST's NAND Flash portfolio, which includes 128-Mbit, 256-Mbit, 512-Mbit and 1-Gbit devices, operating on either 1.8V or 3.0V power supplies.

It provides ultra-fast data throughput and erase capability, coupled with the low power programming and low voltage operation required by mobile phones, PDAs and other portable equipment. It has been developed using an advanced 120nm technology and the small memory cell size ensures that cost is minimized for price-sensitive products.