CAT93C86ZD4I-GT3

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power, small form factor
• Package: 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Serial EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 16 Kbits (2K x 8)
• Interface: SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
• Operating Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Data Retention: 200 years
• Write Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Maximum Clock Frequency: 10 MHz

Detailed Pin Configuration

The CAT93C86ZD4I-GT3 IC has the following 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. Hold (/HOLD)

Functional Features

• High-speed data transfer using SPI interface
• Low power consumption for battery-powered applications
• Write protection feature to prevent accidental modification of stored data
• Small form factor suitable for space-constrained designs
• Wide operating voltage range for compatibility with various systems

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Fast data transfer rate - Low power consumption - Small package size - Long data retention period - High write endurance

Disadvantages: - Limited memory size (16 Kbits) - Requires an external microcontroller or host device for communication

Working Principles

The CAT93C86ZD4I-GT3 is a serial EEPROM that stores data using electrically isolated memory cells. It utilizes the SPI interface to communicate with an external microcontroller or host device. The chip select pin (/CS) is used to enable or disable the IC for communication. The serial clock (SCK) synchronizes the data transfer, while the serial data input (SI) and output (SO) pins handle the actual data exchange.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The CAT93C86ZD4I-GT3 IC finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Automotive: Used for storing vehicle configuration data, mileage information, and security-related parameters.
2. Consumer Electronics: Employed in devices like smart TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles for firmware storage and system configuration.
3. Industrial Automation: Utilized in industrial control systems for storing calibration data, user settings, and event logs.
4. Medical Devices: Integrated into medical equipment for storing patient data, device configurations, and firmware updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. CAT93C46ZD4I-GT3: 1Kbit (128 x 8) serial EEPROM with similar specifications.
2. CAT93C66ZD4I-GT3: 4Kbit (512 x 8) serial EEPROM with similar specifications.
3. CAT93C56ZD4I-GT3: 2Kbit (256 x 8) serial EEPROM with similar specifications.
4. CAT93C76ZD4I-GT3: 8Kbit (1K x 8) serial EEPROM with similar specifications.

(Note: The above alternative models are from the same product family and share common features and pin configurations.)

This entry provides an overview of the CAT93C86ZD4I-GT3 integrated circuit, including its basic information, specifications, pin configuration, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models. With its high-speed data transfer, low power consumption, and small form factor, the CAT93C86ZD4I-GT3 is a versatile serial EEPROM suitable for various applications in automotive, consumer electronics, industrial automation, and medical devices.