Encyclopedia Entry: 93AA76B-I/P

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics: Small form factor, high storage capacity, low power consumption
• Package: DIP (Dual In-line Package)
• Essence: EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)
• Packaging/Quantity: Individually packaged, quantity varies based on supplier

Specifications

• Memory Size: 8 kilobits (1 kilobyte)
• Organization: 256 x 8 bits
• Supply Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 93AA76B-I/P IC has a total of 8 pins arranged in a dual in-line package configuration: 1. VCC: Supply voltage input 2. CS: Chip select input 3. SCK: Serial clock input 4. SI: Serial data input 5. SO: Serial data output 6. WP: Write protect input 7. GND: Ground connection 8. HOLD: Hold input

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: Data is retained even when power is removed
• Serial interface: Allows for easy integration with microcontrollers and other devices
• High write endurance: Can withstand frequent write operations without degradation
• Low power consumption: Ideal for battery-powered applications
• Write protection: Provides security by preventing accidental or unauthorized writes

Advantages

• Compact size enables space-efficient designs
• Wide operating voltage range allows for flexibility in various systems
• High data retention ensures long-term reliability
• Serial interface simplifies integration and reduces pin count
• Low power consumption prolongs battery life in portable devices

Disadvantages

• Limited storage capacity compared to other memory technologies
• Slower write speeds compared to volatile memory types
• Susceptible to data corruption in case of power failure during write operations

Working Principles

The 93AA76B-I/P is an EEPROM, which utilizes a floating gate transistor structure to store data. It employs an electrically controlled floating gate that can be charged or discharged to represent binary states (0 or 1). The data can be written or erased by applying appropriate voltage levels to the control inputs.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 93AA76B-I/P IC finds applications in various fields, including: - Consumer electronics: Used in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio systems for storing configuration settings and user preferences. - Automotive: Employed in electronic control units (ECUs) for storing calibration data, fault codes, and vehicle-specific parameters. - Industrial automation: Utilized in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial sensors for storing configuration data and logged events. - Medical devices: Integrated into medical equipment for storing patient data, device settings, and firmware updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 93AA76C-I/P: Similar to 93AA76B-I/P with extended temperature range (-40°C to +125°C)
• 93AA76A-I/P: Lower voltage variant operating at 1.8V to 5.5V
• 93AA76D-I/P: Higher density version with 16 kilobits (2 kilobytes) of memory

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