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AT24C08C-SSHM-T

MCHPAT24C08C-SSHM-T

Microchip Technology
AT24C08 family is a widely used I2C EEPROM with similar capacity and command set.
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Overview

The AT24C08C-SSHM-T is an 8Kbit I2C serial EEPROM designed for non-volatile data storage in a compact 8-SOIC package. It operates across a wide voltage range of 1.7V to 5.5V and supports clock frequencies up to 1 MHz, making it compatible with high-speed I2C bus environments. This memory IC is engineered for high reliability with 1,000,000 write cycle endurance and 100-year data retention.

Why Choose This Part

This device features a fast 5 ms maximum self-timed write cycle and a 16-byte page write mode to improve programming efficiency. It includes integrated Schmitt triggers and noise suppression filters on inputs to ensure reliable communication in electrically noisy environments. The hardware write-protect pin provides robust protection for the entire memory array against unauthorized write operations.

Applications

Configuration Storage
Maintaining device calibration constants, user settings, and network configuration data that must persist through power cycles.
Fault Logging
Recording error codes and system status updates with low power consumption for diagnostic analysis.
Data Buffering
Storing small datasets in battery-powered sensors or industrial controllers where board space is limited.

Key Specifications

Technology EEPROM
Access Time 550 ns
Memory Size 8Kbit
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 1K x 8
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 8-SOIC
Write Cycle Time - Word, Page 5ms

Getting Started

Interface the AT24C08C with any microcontroller using the standard I2C protocol, typically requiring two pull-up resistors on the SDA and SCL lines. For development, the memory can be easily prototyped using a standard SOIC-8 to DIP adapter or connected to an Arduino-compatible system using the Wire library. Ensure the WP pin is tied to GND for normal write operations or VCC to protect stored data.

Also Consider

24LC08B-I/SN MCHPMicrochip Technology - A common alternative with similar 8Kbit density and I2C interface, often used when specific timing or legacy compatibility is required.
M24C08-RMN6TP STMicroelectronics - An equivalent 8Kbit I2C EEPROM that offers a similar 1.7V to 5.5V operating range in an 8-SOIC package.
CAT24C08WI-GT3 ONonsemi - A high-reliability 8Kbit serial EEPROM featuring a 16-byte page write buffer and full I2C compatibility.
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