Description
The Microchip Technology 25LC256-I/SN is a 256K-bit serial EEPROM chip that offers high-density storage for embedded systems. It features a fast SPI interface, supporting modes 0 and 3, with a clock frequency up to 10 MHz. The device has an industrial-grade reliability, wide operating temperature range, and AECQ-100 qualification.
This serial EEPROM is designed for storing small amounts of non-volatile data, such as configuration settings, system parameters, or calibration constants. Its applications include industrial control systems, automotive electronics, IoT devices, and consumer electronics. The 25LC256-I/SN provides a reliable and efficient way to store and retrieve data in a wide range of embedded systems.
Features
According to the product information, the features of the 25LC256-I/SN are:
- Industrial-Grade Reliability
- Wide Operating Temperature
- AECQ-100 Qualified
- Long Data Retention
- SPI Modes 0 and 3 Supported
- Up to 10 MHz Clock Frequency
- Self-Timed Erase/Write Cycles
- Read Current Max 6mA at 10 MHz
- Erase/Write Cycle Endurance
- Data Retention Over 200 Years
- Block-Level Write Protection
- Standby Current Less Than μA
- Fast Read and Write Speeds
- High-Speed SPI Interface
- Low-Voltage Operation Available
- Fault-Tolerant Architecture
- Data Integrity Guaranteed
- Low Power Consumption
- SPI Compatible
- Programmable Write Protection
These features make the 25LC256-I/SN suitable for various applications, including industrial control systems, automotive electronics, IoT devices, and consumer electronics.
Package
The package type of 25LC256-I/SN is SOIC-8 (Small Outline Integrated Circuit, 8-pin).
Pinout
According to the product information, the 25LC256-I/SN has a package type of SOIC-8, which means it has 8 pins.
The pinout is not explicitly listed in the provided information, but based on the typical pinout for an SOIC-8 package, I can infer that the chip likely has the following pins:
- VCC (3.3V or 5V power supply)
- GND (ground)
- SCK (serial clock input)
- SI (serial data input)
- SO (serial data output)
- WP (write protect pin)
- HOLD (hold pin)
Please note that this is an educated guess based on common pinouts for similar devices, and the actual pinout may vary.
Manufacturer
The manufacturer of the 25LC256-I/SN is Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, memory, and analog semiconductors.
Applications
The 25LC256-I/SN is commonly used in embedded systems for data storage, with applications including:
- Storing configuration data
- System parameters
- Calibration constants
- Small amounts of non-volatile program memory
It's frequently found in industrial control systems, automotive electronics, IoT devices, and consumer electronics for tasks like storing user preferences or device settings.
Equivalent
The equivalent products of 25LC256-I/SN are:
- AT24MC256
- M24C256
- MX29LV256E
- STM24BC256
These products have similar specifications, such as 256K-bit capacity, SPI interface, and industrial-grade reliability.
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