Microchip 24LC256-I/P

Part points

• The 24LC256-I/P is an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) chip manufactured by Microchip Technology. It has a storage capacity of 256 kilobits (32 kilobytes) and can be interfaced with microcontrollers to provide non-volatile storage for data. The chip uses I2C protocol for communication and requires a supply voltage of 2.5-5.5V. It is commonly used in embedded systems and electronic devices for data storage purposes.

• Equivalent

  Some equivalent products of the 24LC256-I/P chip include the 24LC256-I/SN and 24LC256-I/SM chips.

• Features

  The 24LC256-I/P is a 256 kilobit (32 kilobytes) Serial Electrically Erasable PROM (EEPROM) with a pre-programmed unique 8-bit device ID. It has an I2C interface, 2-wire serial communication protocol, 64-byte page write buffer, and a voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V. It also features an internally organized memory, write protection, and a low standby current.

• Pinout

  The 24LC256-I/P is an EEPROM memory chip. It has 8 pins. The functions of the pins are: VCC (power supply), GND (ground), SDA (serial data input/output), SCL (serial clock input), WP (write protect), A1, A2, and A3 (address pins).

• Manufacturer

  The manufacturer of the 24LC256-I/P is Microchip Technology Inc. It is an American company that produces a wide range of microcontrollers, memory chips, and other semiconductor products.

• Application Field

  The 24LC256-I/P is commonly used in various application areas that require non-volatile memory storage, such as consumer electronics, computer peripherals, automotive systems, industrial equipment, and medical devices. It is widely utilized for storing data such as configuration settings, calibration data, user preferences, and firmware updates.

• Package

  The 24LC256-I/P chip comes in a DIP (Dual In-line Package) form. Its package size is 8-pin and its dimensions conform to standard DIP specifications.