24VL025T/SN

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: Non-volatile Memory

Characteristics: - Low power consumption - High reliability - Small form factor - Wide operating voltage range

Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)

Essence: The 24VL025T/SN is a non-volatile memory IC that provides reliable data storage in various electronic devices.

Packaging/Quantity: The 24VL025T/SN is typically sold in reels containing 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Memory Size: 256 Kbits (32 Kbytes)
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1,000,000 cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 24VL025T/SN has a total of 8 pins:

1. VCC: Power supply input
2. SDA: Serial data input/output for I2C communication
3. SCL: Serial clock input for I2C communication
4. WP: Write Protect pin for hardware protection
5. GND: Ground connection
6. A0: Address bit 0 for device addressing
7. A1: Address bit 1 for device addressing
8. NC: No Connection (unused pin)

Functional Features

• Byte and Page Write Operations: Allows individual byte or page-level data writes.
• Sequential Read Operation: Enables efficient reading of consecutive memory locations.
• Software Write Protection: Provides software-controlled write protection for specific memory areas.
• Hardware Write Protection: Supports hardware-based write protection using the WP pin.
• Self-Timed Erase and Write Cycles: Simplifies memory operations by automatically managing timing requirements.

Advantages

• Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• High reliability ensures data integrity even in harsh environments.
• Small form factor saves valuable board space in compact designs.
• Wide operating voltage range allows compatibility with various systems.

Disadvantages

• Limited memory size may not be sufficient for certain applications requiring larger storage capacity.
• I2C interface may have slower data transfer rates compared to other interfaces.

Working Principles

The 24VL025T/SN utilizes Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) technology. It stores data using a grid of floating-gate transistors, which can be electrically programmed and erased. The I2C interface enables communication between the IC and the microcontroller or other devices.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 24VL025T/SN is commonly used in the following applications:

1. Consumer Electronics: Used for storing configuration settings, user preferences, and firmware updates in devices such as smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio equipment.
2. Industrial Automation: Provides non-volatile storage for critical data in industrial control systems, sensors, and actuators.
3. Automotive Electronics: Used for storing calibration data, vehicle settings, and event logs in automotive modules like engine control units (ECUs) and infotainment systems.
4. Medical Devices: Enables reliable data storage in medical equipment, such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, and diagnostic devices.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. 24LC256: Similar EEPROM IC with a larger memory size of 256 Kbits.
2. 24AA025E48: Smaller EEPROM IC with a memory size of 2 Kbits, suitable for applications with lower storage requirements.
3. 24FC1025: EEPROM IC with a higher operating voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V, providing compatibility with a wider range of systems.

(Note: The above alternative models are just a few examples and not an exhaustive list.)

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