K4A8G165WB-BIWE: Industrial DDR4-3200 for OEM/EMS Designs

3 September 2026 99

K4A8G165WB-BIWE is a Samsung industrial-grade DDR4 memory component for compatible embedded systems. Its defined capacity, speed and package help OEM and EMS buyers match sourcing decisions to an approved design. This guide highlights the specifications, applications and purchasing checks that matter before ordering.

Quick Answer

Choose K4A8G165WB-BIWE when your approved design calls for an industrial-grade, 8Gb x16 DDR4-3200 component in a 96-ball FBGA package; confirm controller compatibility and current supply terms before ordering.

Concept illustration—not an actual product photograph or a verified package drawing.

Product Overview

This discrete memory IC is soldered onto a PCB, not installed in a DIMM socket. The controller, routing, power supply and initialization software must support the device. For existing builds, retain the approved ordering code; for new designs, confirm compatibility before committing to volume purchases.

Four Advantages That Matter to Procurement

1. Industrial Temperature Grade

The industrial suffix distinguishes this part from commercial-temperature variants. Samsung’s ordering guide identifies “I” as −40°C to +95°C. Confirm temperature measurement definitions, refresh requirements and board-level thermal limits in the controlled datasheet before qualification.

2. DDR4-3200 Speed Bin

The WE suffix specifies DDR4-3200, with a 1600MHz clock and CL/tRCD/tRP of 22/22/22. This gives buyers a precise comparison point, while the actual operating rate depends on the host controller and validated configuration.

3. Clear Capacity and Organization

The 8Gb x16 organization provides 1GiB of raw capacity per device. Two compatible devices on a supported x32 interface provide 2GiB. At 3200MT/s, that interface has a calculated theoretical bandwidth of 12.8GB/s—not a measured application result.

4. Precise Ordering and Acceptance

The complete part number makes supplier offers easier to verify. Match it across the RFQ, purchase order and inspection records. Review proposed changes in package, revision, speed or temperature grade before accepting substitute material.

Technical Comparison: Similar Codes Are Not Identical

Parameter

K4A8G165WB-BIWE

K4A8G165WB-BIRC

Memory / density

DDR4 / 8Gb

DDR4 / 8Gb

Organization

512M × 16

512M × 16

Rated transfer rate

3200MT/s

2400MT/s

Clock at rated bin

1600MHz

1200MHz

CL / tRCD / tRP

22 / 22 / 22

17 / 17 / 17

VDD / package

1.2V / 96-ball FBGA

1.2V / 96-ball FBGA

Temperature code

Industrial: −40°C to +95°C

Industrial: −40°C to +95°C

Source: Samsung DDR4 Product Guide, May 2018, pp. 2–3. Similar specifications do not establish drop-in compatibility. Confirm the controlled datasheet and current lifecycle status before ordering.

Where This Device Can Fit

Industrial Edge Computers

Compatible industrial edge computers can use this device as external system memory. Match the selection to the processor interface, enclosure temperature and service-life requirements. For an established production design, preserving a qualified configuration may matter more than increasing the headline speed.

Networking and Communications Equipment

Compatible gateways and communications boards can use discrete DDR4 for system memory and buffering. Validate capacity and bandwidth against the workload; the memory transfer rate alone does not determine packet-processing performance.

FPGA and Embedded Compute Modules

Compatible FPGA and embedded modules require validated memory timing and initialization settings. Follow the board or module vendor’s change process when proposing alternatives, and include the memory configuration in production testing.

Customer Pain Points → Practical Solutions

Pain point

Practical purchasing response

Similar part numbers hide differences

Lock the full suffix in the RFQ and require written approval for changes.

A low unit price conceals receiving risk

Compare traceability, inspection, packaging condition and remedies alongside price.

Uncertain delivery disrupts the build plan

Request dated quantity and lead-time confirmation; separate quoted stock from reserved stock.

A substitute reaches production too early

Complete timing, firmware and board validation before releasing it to the AVL.

Long-term supply assumptions are undocumented

Request applicable PCN/EOL information and define a review point before each major commitment.

Published Case: A DDR4 Change on a Trenz Module

A Trenz Electronic notice illustrates controlled DDR4 substitution. PCN-20240618 records a change from K4A8G165WB-BIRC to K4A8G165WC-BITDTCV at two positions, U4 and U5, during the TE0841-02 to TE0841-03 hardware revision. Trenz cites BOM optimization and notes that DDR timing changes may need consideration, while its reference-design setup is known to continue working.

This is a related-family example, not a BIWE qualification result or our customer testimonial. It demonstrates the importance of reviewing component changes alongside board revision and firmware settings; no cost, yield or delivery improvement is claimed.

Published case source: Trenz Electronic PCN, revision dated August 27, 2024. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is K4A8G165WB-BIWE an 8GB memory chip?

No. The rating is 8 gigabits, equivalent to 1GiB of raw capacity. Check bit-versus-byte units when comparing component and module listings.

Does DDR4-3200 mean a 3200MHz clock?

No. It means 3200 million transfers per second per data pin, using a 1600MHz clock. Use MT/s when comparing transfer rates.

Can BIWE replace BIRC without a redesign?

Not without engineering approval. Different speed bins still require checks of controller support, timings, electrical behavior and board qualification.

Is the industrial suffix an automotive qualification?

No. Industrial temperature coding does not establish automotive or safety-critical qualification. Request the documentation required by your application.

Does a catalog listing prove current availability?

No. Request dated confirmation of quantity, shipment terms and applicable lifecycle information. Listed stock is not necessarily reserved for your order.

What should an OEM or EMS buyer send for a quotation?

Send the full part number, quantity, delivery date and destination, plus packaging, date-code and traceability requirements. State whether alternatives may be proposed for review.

Request a Project-Specific Quote

K4A8G165WB-BIWE is a candidate when its industrial designation, organization, package and speed match your approved DDR4 design. Send our sales team your quantity, delivery schedule and acceptance requirements to request a quotation. Ask for confirmation of the exact ordering code, available documentation and current delivery terms before placing your order.

Technical Sources

Samsung DDR4 SDRAM Memory Product Guide, May 2018, pp. 2–3 (manufacturer document hosted by a third party). 

Samsung DDR4 family overview (not a current stock or lifecycle statement for this suffix).