24LC00/SN

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile memory storage
• Characteristics: Low power consumption, small form factor
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Provides reliable non-volatile data storage
• Packaging/Quantity: Typically available in reels of 2500 units

Specifications

• Memory Size: 128 bits
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
• Operating Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Data Retention: Minimum of 200 years
• Write Endurance: Minimum of 1,000,000 write cycles

Detailed Pin Configuration

• Pin 1: A0 - Chip Address Input
• Pin 2: A1 - Chip Address Input
• Pin 3: A2 - Chip Address Input
• Pin 4: VSS - Ground
• Pin 5: SDA - Serial Data
• Pin 6: SCL - Serial Clock
• Pin 7: WP - Write Protect
• Pin 8: VCC - Power Supply

Functional Features

• Non-volatile Storage: Retains data even when power is removed
• I2C Interface: Allows for easy integration with microcontrollers
• Write Protection: Can be hardware- or software-controlled
• Low Power Consumption: Ideal for battery-powered devices

Advantages and Disadvantages

• Advantages:
  • Reliable non-volatile storage
  • Small form factor
  • Low power consumption
• Disadvantages:
  • Limited storage capacity
  • Slower access compared to volatile memory

Working Principles

The 24LC00/SN utilizes a combination of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) and I2C interface to provide non-volatile data storage. When data is written to the memory, it is retained even when the power is removed, making it suitable for storing configuration settings, calibration data, and other critical information.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Embedded Systems: Used for storing device configurations and firmware parameters
• Consumer Electronics: Employed in smart home devices and IoT products for data storage
• Automotive: Utilized for storing vehicle-specific settings and sensor calibration data

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• AT24C01C: Similar 1K-bit I2C-compatible EEPROM
• CAT24C01: 1K-bit I2C Serial CMOS EEPROM
• M24C01: 1-Kbit serial I2C bus EEPROM

This comprehensive entry provides an in-depth understanding of the 24LC00/SN, covering its specifications, features, applications, and alternatives within the integrated circuit category.