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24LC02B-I/SN

MCHP24LC02B-I/SN

Microchip Technology
Same 2-Kbit EEPROM in an SOIC-8 SMD package for surface-mount designs where DIP is not suitable.
NRND6,860 in stock

Overview

The 24LC02B-I/SN is a 2-Kbit I2C serial EEPROM designed for non-volatile storage in space-constrained surface-mount applications. It operates over a wide voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V and supports a 400 kHz clock frequency for reliable communication with microcontrollers. This SOIC-8 package variant is ideal for production environments requiring low-power, robust data retention.

Why Choose This Part

This EEPROM offers high endurance with over 1 million erase/write cycles and exceptional data retention exceeding 200 years. Its low-power CMOS technology consumes only 1mA during active read/write and 1 microamp in standby, making it suitable for energy-sensitive designs. Features like Schmitt trigger inputs and output slope control enhance noise immunity and signal integrity.

Applications

Configuration Storage
Storing user settings, calibration constants, and device configuration parameters in industrial equipment.
Identification and Serializing
Storing unique serial numbers, MAC addresses, or asset tags for system tracking.
Event Logging
Recording error codes, system status, or periodic data logs in battery-powered sensors.
Lookup Tables
Hosting small static lookup tables or character maps for display drivers and control logic.

Key Specifications

Technology EEPROM
Access Time 900 ns
Memory Size 2Kbit
Memory Type Non-Volatile
Memory Format EEPROM
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Clock Frequency 400 kHz
Memory Interface I2C
Voltage - Supply 2.5V ~ 5.5V
Memory Organization 256 x 8
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 8-SOIC
Write Cycle Time - Word, Page 5ms

Getting Started

To integrate this part, connect the SDA and SCL lines to your microcontroller I2C bus with external pull-up resistors, typically 4.7k ohms. Ensure the hardware write-protect (WP) pin is tied to ground for write operations or VCC to protect data. Standard I2C libraries like Wire for Arduino or Microchip MCC can be used to perform byte or page writes to the 256-byte memory space.

24LC02B Family

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Part Number Package Stock
24LC02B-I/SN (this part) SOIC-8 6,860
24LC02B-I/P DIP-8 1,166

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