Microchip Technology

24FC256-I/SM

24FC256-I/SM Description

The 24FC256-I/SM is a high-performance, 256Kbit EEPROM memory IC from Microchip Technology, designed for a wide range of applications requiring non-volatile storage. This device features a robust I2C interface, allowing for easy integration into various systems. With a clock frequency of 1 MHz, it offers fast data transfer rates, while its 400 ns access time ensures quick read operations. The 24FC256-I/SM operates over a wide voltage range of 1.7V to 5.5V, making it suitable for various power supply scenarios.

24FC256-I/SM Features

• Technology: EEPROM, providing non-volatile storage with wear leveling and data retention.
• Memory Format: 32K x 8, offering 256Kbit of storage capacity.
• Memory Interface: I2C, enabling easy integration with microcontrollers and other I2C-compatible devices.
• Clock Frequency: 1 MHz, ensuring fast data transfer rates.
• Access Time: 400 ns, allowing for quick read operations.
• Voltage - Supply: 1.7V ~ 5.5V, supporting a wide range of power supply scenarios.
• Write Cycle Time - Word, Page: 5ms, enabling efficient data writing.
• RoHS Status: ROHS3 Compliant, adhering to environmental regulations.
• REACH Status: REACH Unaffected, ensuring compliance with European chemical regulations.
• Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 (Unlimited), indicating no sensitivity to moisture.
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount, facilitating easy installation on PCBs.
• Package: Tube, providing protection during shipping and handling.
• Base Product Number: 24FC256, identifying the core product specifications.

24FC256-I/SM Applications

The 24FC256-I/SM is ideal for applications requiring non-volatile storage, such as:

1. Industrial Control Systems: Storing configuration data, firmware updates, and calibration parameters.
2. Automotive Applications: Saving vehicle settings, diagnostic data, and user preferences.
3. Smart Home Devices: Storing user settings, network configurations, and firmware updates.
4. Medical Devices: Saving patient data, calibration parameters, and device settings.
5. IoT Devices: Storing device configurations, sensor data, and firmware updates.

Conclusion of 24FC256-I/SM

The 24FC256-I/SM from Microchip Technology is a versatile, high-performance EEPROM memory IC that offers a combination of fast data transfer rates, wide voltage range, and robust I2C interface. Its unique features, such as wear leveling and data retention, make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications requiring non-volatile storage. With its RoHS and REACH compliance, the 24FC256-I/SM is not only a reliable choice but also an environmentally responsible one.