BR24C16-WDS6TP

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)
• Characteristics: High reliability, low power consumption, small package size
• Package: WDS6TP (8-pin TSSOP)
• Essence: Data storage and retrieval in electronic devices
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, quantity per reel varies

Specifications

• Memory Size: 16 kilobits (2 kilobytes)
• 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
• Interface: I2C (Two-wire Serial Interface)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The BR24C16-WDS6TP IC has the following pin configuration:

1. VCC: Power supply voltage
2. SDA: Serial data input/output for I2C communication
3. SCL: Serial clock input for I2C communication
4. WP: Write Protect pin for hardware protection
5. GND: Ground reference
6. NC: No connection
7. A0: Chip address selection bit 0
8. A1: Chip address selection bit 1

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: Retains data even when power is disconnected
• Electrically erasable and programmable: Allows modification of stored data
• Low power consumption: Suitable for battery-powered devices
• High reliability: Resistant to environmental factors such as temperature and humidity
• Small package size: Saves space on circuit boards

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High reliability ensures data integrity - Low power consumption extends battery life - Small package size allows for compact designs

Disadvantages: - Limited memory size (16 kilobits) - Slower write speeds compared to other memory technologies

Working Principles

The BR24C16-WDS6TP EEPROM utilizes electrically controlled floating gate transistors to store and retrieve data. When writing data, an electrical charge is applied to the floating gate, altering its conductivity and storing the desired information. During read operations, the stored charge is measured, allowing the retrieval of the stored data.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The BR24C16-WDS6TP IC finds applications in various electronic devices, including but not limited to:

1. Consumer Electronics: Used in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio/video equipment for storing configuration settings and user preferences.
2. Automotive: Employed in automotive electronics for storing critical data such as mileage, vehicle settings, and error codes.
3. Industrial Control Systems: Utilized in industrial automation systems for storing calibration data, device configurations, and production parameters.
4. Medical Devices: Integrated into medical equipment for storing patient data, device settings, and firmware updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AT24C16: Similar 16 kilobit EEPROM IC from Atmel Corporation.
2. CAT24C16: Competing 16 kilobit EEPROM IC from ON Semiconductor.
3. M24C16: Equivalent 16 kilobit EEPROM IC from STMicroelectronics.

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be used as replacements for the BR24C16-WDS6TP depending on specific requirements and availability.

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