11LC020T-E/SN

Product Overview

• Belongs to: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
• Category: Non-Volatile Memory
• Use: Data storage in electronic devices
• Characteristics: Low power consumption, high reliability, small form factor
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Provides non-volatile memory storage for various electronic applications
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape & Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 2Mb
• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V - 3.6V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Data Retention: Up to 20 years
• Programming Cycles: 100,000 cycles

Detailed Pin Configuration

• Pin 1: Chip Select (/CS)
• Pin 2: Serial Clock (SCK)
• Pin 3: Serial Data Input (SI)
• Pin 4: Serial Data Output (SO)
• Pin 5: Write Protect (/WP)
• Pin 6: Ground (GND)
• Pin 7: Power Supply (VCC)
• Pin 8: Hold (/HOLD)

Functional Features

• Fast Read/Write Operations: Enables quick access to stored data
• Low Power Consumption: Ideal for battery-powered devices
• Hardware Data Protection: Ensures data integrity and security
• Flexible Interface: Compatible with various microcontrollers and systems

Advantages and Disadvantages

• Advantages:
  • High reliability and long-term data retention
  • Compact package suitable for space-constrained designs
  • Low power consumption extends battery life
• Disadvantages:
  • Limited programming cycles compared to some alternatives
  • Higher cost per bit of storage compared to traditional HDDs or SSDs

Working Principles

The 11LC020T-E/SN utilizes a floating gate technology to store data in a non-volatile manner. When data is written, charge is trapped on the floating gate, altering the threshold voltage of the memory cell. This change in threshold voltage is detected during read operations, allowing the stored data to be retrieved.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Consumer Electronics: Used in smartwatches, digital cameras, and portable media players for data storage
• Industrial Automation: Employed in control systems and sensors for storing configuration parameters and event logs
• Automotive: Integrated into infotainment systems and engine control units for data storage and firmware updates

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• AT25DF021A: Similar 2Mb SPI Flash memory from Adesto Technologies
• W25Q16JVSSIQ: 2Mb SPI NOR Flash memory from Winbond Electronics

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