The Microchip Technology Inc. 24AA256/24LC256/24FC256 (24XX256*) is a 32K x 8 (256 Kbit) Serial Electrically Erasable PROM, capable of operation across a broad voltage range (1.8V to 5.5V). It has been developed for advanced, low-power applications such as personal communications or data acquisition.

Features

• Low-power CMOS technology:

- Maximum write current 3 mA at 5.5V

- Maximum read current 400μA at 5.5V

- Standby current 100 nA, typical at 5.5V

• 2-wire serial interface bus, I2C™compatible

• Cascadable for up to eight devices

• Self-timed erase/write cycle

• 64-byte Page Write mode available

• 5 ms max. write cycle time

• Hardware write-protect for entire array

• Output slope control to eliminate ground bounce

• Schmitt Trigger inputs for noise suppression

• 1,000,000 erase/write cycles

• Electrostatic discharge protection > 4000V

• Data retention > 200 years

• 8-pin PDIP, SOIC, TSSOP, MSOP and DFN packages, 14-lead TSSOP package

• Pb-free finishes available

• Temperature ranges:

- Industrial (I): -40°C to +85°C

- Automotive (E): -40°C to +125°C