Encyclopedia Entry: 93LC86CT-E/SN

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Serial EEPROM Memory
• Characteristics: Small form factor, low power consumption, high reliability
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Data storage and retrieval in electronic devices
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, quantity varies based on supplier

Specifications

• Memory Size: 8 kilobits (1024 bytes)
• Interface: Serial I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) bus
• Operating Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 93LC86CT-E/SN IC has a total of 8 pins arranged as follows:

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Pin Configuration: 1. Chip Select (CS) 2. Serial Clock (SCK) 3. Serial Data Input (SI) 4. Serial Data Output (SO) 5. Write Protect (WP) 6. VCC (Power Supply) 7. Ground (GND) 8. Not Connected (NC) ```

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: Retains data even when power is removed
• Serial interface: Allows easy integration with microcontrollers and other digital systems
• High-speed operation: Supports clock frequencies up to 1 MHz
• Software write protection: Prevents accidental modification of stored data
• Self-timed erase and write cycles: Simplifies programming process

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Compact size enables integration in space-constrained designs - Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices - High reliability ensures data integrity over extended periods - Easy interfacing with microcontrollers simplifies system design

Disadvantages: - Limited storage capacity compared to larger EEPROMs or other memory technologies - Slower write speeds compared to some other non-volatile memory options

Working Principles

The 93LC86CT-E/SN is based on Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) technology. It utilizes a floating gate transistor structure to store and retrieve digital information. The IC communicates with the host system through a serial I2C bus, enabling efficient data transfer and control.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 93LC86CT-E/SN finds applications in various electronic systems that require non-volatile memory for storing configuration settings, calibration data, or small amounts of user data. Some common application areas include: - Consumer electronics (e.g., TVs, set-top boxes, remote controls) - Automotive electronics (e.g., infotainment systems, instrument clusters) - Industrial automation (e.g., sensors, programmable logic controllers) - Medical devices (e.g., patient monitoring equipment, diagnostic tools)

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 93LC66B-I/SN: 4 kilobit (512 bytes) Serial EEPROM, SOIC package
• 93LC256-I/P: 32 kilobit (4096 bytes) Serial EEPROM, DIP (Dual Inline Package) package
• 25AA040-I/SN: 4 kilobit (512 bytes) Serial EEPROM, SOIC package, SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) interface

These alternative models offer different memory capacities, package types, and interface options to suit specific application requirements.

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