24FC256-I/SN

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics: High-density, Serial EEPROM
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Data storage and retrieval
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 256 kilobits (32 kilobytes)
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
• Operating Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1 Million cycles
• Data Retention: 200 Years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 24FC256-I/SN has a total of 8 pins: 1. VCC: Power supply voltage input 2. SDA: Serial data input/output for I2C communication 3. SCL: Serial clock input for I2C communication 4. WP: Write Protect pin for hardware protection 5. A0, A1, A2: Address selection pins for device addressing 6. GND: Ground reference

Functional Features

• High-density memory storage
• Low power consumption
• Sequential read and write operations
• Hardware write protection
• Self-timed erase and write cycles
• Software write protection using the WP pin

Advantages

• Large memory capacity for storing data
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices
• Easy integration with microcontrollers through the I2C interface
• Hardware and software write protection options provide data security

Disadvantages

• Limited write endurance compared to other non-volatile memory technologies
• Slower write speed compared to volatile memory types
• Relatively higher cost per bit compared to larger memory devices

Working Principles

The 24FC256-I/SN is based on Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) technology. It utilizes a floating gate transistor structure to store and retrieve data. The I2C interface allows for easy communication with microcontrollers, enabling seamless integration into various electronic systems.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 24FC256-I/SN is widely used in applications that require non-volatile memory storage, such as: - Consumer electronics: Smartphones, tablets, digital cameras - Automotive: Infotainment systems, instrument clusters - Industrial: Data loggers, control systems - Medical: Patient monitoring devices, medical equipment - IoT (Internet of Things): Sensor nodes, smart home devices

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 24LC256: Similar specifications, but with an extended temperature range (-40°C to +125°C)
• 24AA256: Smaller memory size (128 kilobits), suitable for applications with lower storage requirements
• 24FC512: Higher memory capacity (512 kilobits), ideal for applications needing more storage space

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