25LC128T-I/ST Description
The 25LC128T-I/ST is a high-performance, 128Kbit EEPROM memory IC from Microchip Technology, designed to meet the demands of modern electronic systems. This device features a robust SPI memory interface, allowing for efficient communication with microcontrollers and other digital systems. With a memory organization of 16K x 8, the 25LC128T-I/ST provides ample storage capacity for various applications, including data logging, configuration storage, and firmware updates.
25LC128T-I/ST Features
- Memory Size: 128Kbit (16K x 8), offering ample storage for various applications.
- Technology: EEPROM, providing non-volatile storage with the ability to retain data even when power is lost.
- Memory Interface: SPI, enabling fast and efficient communication with digital systems.
- Clock Frequency: 10 MHz, ensuring high-speed data transfer.
- Voltage - Supply: 2.5V ~ 5.5V, providing flexibility in power supply requirements.
- Write Cycle Time - Word, Page: 5ms, allowing for quick updates to the memory.
- Mounting Type: Surface Mount, suitable for PCB integration in compact electronic devices.
- RoHS Status: ROHS3 Compliant, ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability.
- REACH Status: REACH Unaffected, adhering to European Union regulations on chemical substances.
- Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 3 (168 Hours), indicating a moderate level of sensitivity to moisture, which is suitable for most electronic manufacturing environments.
25LC128T-I/ST Applications
The 25LC128T-I/ST is ideal for a wide range of applications where non-volatile memory is required. Some specific use cases include:
- Data Logging: Storing sensor data, system logs, or other time-series information.
- Configuration Storage: Saving user preferences, settings, or calibration data in consumer electronics, industrial controls, and IoT devices.
- Firmware Updates: Storing firmware images for microcontrollers or other embedded systems, allowing for field upgrades and bug fixes.
- Cryptography: Storing encryption keys and certificates for secure communication in networked devices.
- Automotive Applications: Saving calibration data, user settings, and diagnostic information in modern vehicles.
Conclusion of 25LC128T-I/ST
The 25LC128T-I/ST from Microchip Technology is a versatile and reliable EEPROM memory IC, offering a combination of high memory capacity, fast SPI interface, and robust performance. Its unique features, such as a wide supply voltage range and moderate moisture sensitivity level, make it suitable for a variety of applications in the electronics industry. With its compliance with RoHS and REACH regulations, the 25LC128T-I/ST is not only a high-performing solution but also an environmentally responsible choice for your next project.