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CAT24C08WI-GT3

CAT24C08WI-GT3

ON Semiconductor
Industrial-grade 8K I2C EEPROM with compatible command set and a range of packaging options for board-level designs.
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Overview

The CAT24C08WI-GT3 is an industrial-grade 8Kbit I2C EEPROM designed for reliable non-volatile data storage. It features a robust I2C interface with Schmitt triggers and noise suppression filters, ensuring stable communication. This component is suitable for a wide range of embedded applications requiring consistent data retention.

Why Choose This Part

This EEPROM offers reliable data storage with more than 1,000,000 program/erase cycles and 100-year data retention. Its wide supply voltage range of 1.7V to 5.5V allows for flexible integration into various power schemes. The inclusion of Schmitt triggers and noise suppression filters on the I2C bus inputs enhances communication robustness in noisy environments.

Applications

Industrial Control Systems
Storing configuration parameters, calibration data, or event logs in industrial equipment where data integrity is crucial.
Medical Devices
Retaining critical operating settings, user preferences, or historical usage data in non-implantable medical instruments.
Consumer Electronics
Saving user settings, last-state information, or small firmware updates in devices like smart home appliances or audio equipment.
Automotive Infotainment (Non-AEC-Q100)
Managing user profiles, radio presets, or navigation history in non-safety-critical automotive systems operating within industrial temperature ranges.
Data Logging
Recording sensor readings or operational states at intervals, leveraging its 1,000,000 program/erase cycles and 100-year data retention.

Key Specifications

Technology EEPROM
Access Time 900 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 400 kHz
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

To get started, integrate the CAT24C08WI-GT3 into your PCB design, ensuring proper I2C pull-up resistors are in place. Use any microcontroller with an I2C peripheral. Standard I2C libraries available for most development environments can be adapted to communicate with this device, utilizing its 16-byte page write buffer.

Also Consider

24LC08B-I/SN MCHPMicrochip Technology - This is a pin-compatible 8Kbit I2C EEPROM from Microchip, offering similar features and industrial temperature range.
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