NM24C04LN

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile memory
• Characteristics: Low power consumption, high reliability
• Package: DIP-8 (Dual In-line Package with 8 pins)
• Essence: EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 4 Kilobits (512 x 8 bits)
• Operating Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Cycle Endurance: 1 Million cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

NM24C04LN follows the standard DIP-8 pin configuration:

1. A0: Address Input
2. A1: Address Input
3. GND: Ground
4. A2: Address Input
5. SDA: Serial Data Input/Output
6. SCL: Serial Clock Input
7. WP: Write Protect
8. VCC: Power Supply

Functional Features

• Byte-wise Read and Write operations
• Random and Sequential Read modes
• Software Write Protection using WP pin
• Self-timed Write cycle completion
• Hardware Write Protection using VCC supply voltage

Advantages

• Low power consumption, suitable for battery-powered devices
• High reliability with 1 million write cycle endurance
• Wide operating voltage range allows compatibility with various systems
• Compact DIP-8 package for easy integration into existing designs

Disadvantages

• Limited memory size (4 Kilobits) compared to other EEPROMs
• Relatively slower write speed compared to some newer memory technologies

Working Principles

NM24C04LN is an EEPROM that stores data using electrically isolated floating gate transistors. It utilizes a combination of electrical signals and charge trapping to store and retrieve information. The memory cells can be individually addressed and written or read using the serial interface.

Detailed Application Field Plans

• Consumer Electronics: Used in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio systems for storing configuration data and user preferences.
• Automotive: Employed in car infotainment systems, instrument clusters, and electronic control units (ECUs) for storing critical data and firmware updates.
• Industrial Automation: Utilized in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor drives, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for storing program code and system parameters.
• Medical Devices: Integrated into medical equipment like patient monitors, infusion pumps, and diagnostic devices for storing patient data and device settings.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AT24C04: Manufactured by Atmel, similar specifications and pin configuration.
2. CAT24C04: Produced by ON Semiconductor, compatible with NM24C04LN in terms of functionality and package.
3. M24C04: Offered by STMicroelectronics, comparable performance and features to NM24C04LN.

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