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24LC16B-I/SN

MCHP24LC16B-I/SN

Microchip Technology
Drop-in compatible 16-Kbit I2C EEPROM from a major supplier with similar feature set and broad availability.
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Overview

The Microchip 24LC16B-I/SN is a 16-Kbit (2048-byte) I2C serial EEPROM, offering non-volatile data storage with broad compatibility. It operates across a wide supply voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V and features an I2C interface running at up to 400 kHz. This component provides robust data retention and erase/write cycle endurance for embedded applications.

Why Choose This Part

This EEPROM offers reliable non-volatile storage with over 1 million erase/write cycles and data retention exceeding 200 years. Its wide 2.5V to 5.5V operating voltage range makes it suitable for various power supply environments. Features like Schmitt Trigger inputs and output slope control enhance signal integrity in noisy environments.

Applications

Configuration Storage
Storing system configuration parameters that need to persist across power cycles in embedded devices.
Data Logging
Logging small amounts of operational data or error codes in industrial controls or sensor nodes.
Calibration Data
Saving calibration coefficients for sensors or analog front-ends in measurement equipment.
Bootloader Parameters
Storing bootloader settings or device identification information for microcontrollers.

Key Specifications

Technology EEPROM
Access Time 900 ns
Memory Size 16Kbit
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 2K x 8
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 8-SOIC
Write Cycle Time - Word, Page 5ms

Getting Started

To get started with the 24LC16B-I/SN, connect it to a microcontroller's I2C bus (SDA and SCL lines) and power supply (VCC and GND). Most microcontrollers include I2C peripheral libraries that can be used to read and write data to the EEPROM's 2048 bytes of memory. Refer to the device datasheet for I2C addressing and communication protocols.

Also Consider

M24C16 STMicroelectronics - This 16-Kbit I2C EEPROM from STMicroelectronics provides a pin-compatible alternative for supply chain diversity.
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