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AT24C04C-SSHM-T

AT24C04C-SSHM-T

Microchip Technology (Atmel)
4-kilobit serial EEPROM in the I2C interface family for designs preferring I2C over SPI.
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Overview

The AT24C04C-SSHM-T is a 4-kilobit non-volatile serial EEPROM organized as 512 bytes of 8 bits each. It operates over a wide voltage range of 1.7V to 5.5V and utilizes an I2C-compatible 2-wire serial interface capable of speeds up to 1 MHz. This device is optimized for low-power industrial and commercial applications where reliable parameter storage is required in a small 8-SOIC form factor.

Why Choose This Part

This EEPROM offers high reliability with a rating of 1,000,000 write cycles and 100-year data retention. It features a 16-byte page write mode and a self-timed write cycle that completes within 5 ms, minimizing system latency during data updates. Integrated Schmitt Triggers and filtered inputs provide robust noise suppression for stable operation in noisy environments.

Applications

Microcontroller Configuration Storage
Storing boot-up parameters, calibration constants, and device ID settings for embedded systems.
User Preference Logging
Retaining user-defined settings and state information across power cycles in consumer electronics.
Sensor Calibration Data
Maintaining lookup tables and offset values for analog sensors in industrial instrumentation.
Asset Tracking
Storing serial numbers and maintenance history in modular hardware components.

Key Specifications

Technology EEPROM
Access Time 550 ns
Memory Size 4Kbit
Memory Type Non-Volatile
Memory Format EEPROM
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Clock Frequency 1 MHz
Memory Interface I2C
Voltage - Supply 1.7V ~ 5.5V
Memory Organization 512 x 8
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 8-SOIC
Write Cycle Time - Word, Page 5ms

Getting Started

Interface the AT24C04C via the I2C bus using a pull-up resistor on the SDA and SCL lines, typically 4.7k ohms for standard mode. Connect the WP pin to GND for normal read/write operations or to VCC to protect the entire memory array from writes. For development, use any standard I2C library on platforms like Microchip PIC, AVR, or Arduino, addressing the device based on the state of the hardwired address pins.

Also Consider

24LC04B-I/SN MCHPMicrochip Technology - A widely used alternative with similar 4Kbit density and I2C interface but different power consumption profiles.
CAT24C04WI-GT3 ONonsemi - A drop-in compatible 4Kbit I2C EEPROM often used for multi-sourcing in high-volume production.
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