BR24A04F-WME2

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: Non-volatile memory storage

Characteristics: - Low power consumption - High reliability - Wide operating voltage range - Small package size

Package: SOP-8 (Small Outline Package)

Essence: BR24A04F-WME2 is a non-volatile memory IC that provides reliable and low-power data storage.

Packaging/Quantity: The BR24A04F-WME2 is typically sold in reels, with 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Memory Size: 4 kilobits (512 bytes)
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 100 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The BR24A04F-WME2 IC has the following pin configuration:

| Pin Number | Pin Name | Function | |------------|----------|----------| | 1 | VSS | Ground | | 2 | SDA | Serial Data Input/Output | | 3 | SCL | Serial Clock Input | | 4 | WP | Write Protect | | 5 | VCC | Power Supply | | 6 | A0 | Address Input Bit 0 | | 7 | A1 | Address Input Bit 1 | | 8 | A2 | Address Input Bit 2 |

Functional Features

• Byte-wise random access to memory
• Hardware write protection using the WP pin
• Software write protection using specific commands
• Page write mode for faster data transfer
• Self-timed programming cycle

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices - High reliability ensures data integrity - Wide operating voltage range allows compatibility with various systems - Small package size saves board space

Disadvantages: - Limited memory size (4 kilobits) - Relatively slower write speed compared to some other memory ICs

Working Principles

The BR24A04F-WME2 is based on Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) technology. It utilizes a floating gate structure to store charge, which represents the binary data. The stored data can be read, written, and erased using specific electrical signals.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The BR24A04F-WME2 IC finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to: 1. Consumer electronics 2. Automotive systems 3. Industrial automation 4. Medical devices 5. Smart meters

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AT24C04 - Manufactured by Atmel Corporation
2. CAT24C04 - Manufactured by ON Semiconductor
3. M24C04 - Manufactured by STMicroelectronics
4. 24AA04 - Manufactured by Microchip Technology Inc.
5. FM24C04 - Manufactured by Cypress Semiconductor

These alternative models offer similar functionality and are compatible with the I2C interface.

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