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24AA256

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00 — Overview

What the 24AA256 does

The 24AA256/24LC256/24FC256 are 256Kbit two-wire serial EEPROMs operating on a single supply from 1.7V to 5.5V. These devices feature a maximum clock frequency of 1MHz, a standby current of 1µA, and a write current of 3mA. They support Schmitt trigger inputs, page writes up to 64 bytes, and hardware write protection. The parts are available in industrial, extended, and automotive temperature ranges. They are designed for low-power applications such as personal communications or data acquisition systems requiring reliable non-volatile memory storage.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for 24AA256
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 3 mA Vcc = 5.5V; DC CHARACTERISTICS Microchip datasheet, p. 3 — TABLE 1-1: DC CHARACTERISTICS
supply voltage range 1.7 V 5.5 V Microchip datasheet, p. 1 — Device Selection Table
operating temperature -40 °C 125 °C Microchip datasheet, p. 1 — Device Selection Table
clock frequency 100 kHz 1.7V ≤ Vcc < 2.5V; fclk; AC CHARACTERISTICS Microchip datasheet, p. 4 — TABLE 1-2: AC CHARACTERISTICS
standby current 1 µA SDA = SCL = Vcc = 3.6VA0, A1, A2, WP = Vss, I-Temp.; DC CHARACTERISTICS Microchip datasheet, p. 3 — TABLE 1-1: DC CHARACTERISTICS
rise time 1 µs 1.7V ≤ Vcc < 2.5V (Note 1); tr; AC CHARACTERISTICS Microchip datasheet, p. 4 — TABLE 1-2: AC CHARACTERISTICS
fall time 250 ns All except 24FC256(Note 1); AC CHARACTERISTICS Microchip datasheet, p. 5 — TABLE 1-2: AC CHARACTERISTICS
memory size 256 kbit Microchip datasheet, p. 1
program erase cycles 1 Mcycle 25°C, 5.5V, Page mode(Note 4); AC CHARACTERISTICS Microchip datasheet, p. 5 — TABLE 1-2: AC CHARACTERISTICS
page program time 5 ms Microchip datasheet, p. 1
output voltage low 400 mV IOl = 3.0 mA @ Vcc = 4.5VIOl = 2.1 mA @ Vcc = 2.5V; DC CHARACTERISTICS Microchip datasheet, p. 3 — TABLE 1-1: DC CHARACTERISTICS
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to 24AA256

AT24C256C 10.0× higher clock frequency, 3.3× lower rise time, 3.0× lower quiescent current
AT24C64D 10.0× higher clock frequency, 7.5× lower quiescent current, 3.9× lower memory size
AT7456E 10.0× lower program erase cycles, 2.5× lower output voltage low, 1.9× lower operating temperature
ST25DV04KC 6.0× lower fall time, 5.0× higher clock frequency, 1.9× lower operating temperature
M24C64-DF 5.0× higher clock frequency, 4.0× lower memory size, 4.0× higher program erase cycles
M24C02-F 4.0× higher clock frequency, 4.0× higher program erase cycles, 2.2× lower supply voltage range
GD25WD05CEIG 10.0× lower program erase cycles, 10.0× lower standby current, 3.1× lower page program time
MR25H256 1.9× lower operating temperature, 1.1× lower supply voltage range, similar memory size
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the clock frequency (fclk) under AC CHARACTERISTICS when 1.7V ≤ Vcc < 2.5V?

The clock frequency is 100 kHz.

What is the fall time for the 24AA256 under AC CHARACTERISTICS conditions, excluding the 24FC256?

The fall time is 250 ns.

What is the memory size of the 24AA256?

The memory size is 256 kbit.

What is the maximum operating temperature for the 24AA256?

The operating temperature is 125 °C.

What is the maximum output voltage low (V_OL) for the 24AA256 under DC CHARACTERISTICS conditions?

The output voltage low is 400 mV when IOl = 3.0 mA @ Vcc = 4.5V or IOl = 2.1 mA @ Vcc = 2.5V.

What is the page program time for the 24AA256?

The page program time is 5 ms.

What is the program erase cycle endurance for the 24AA256 under 25°C, 5.5V, Page mode (Note 4) AC CHARACTERISTICS?

The program erase cycle endurance is 1 Mcycle.

What is the quiescent current when Vcc = 5.5V under DC CHARACTERISTICS?

The quiescent current is 3 mA.

What is the rise time (tr) under AC CHARACTERISTICS when 1.7V ≤ Vcc < 2.5V (Note 1)?

The rise time is 1 µs.

What is the standby current for the 24AA256 under DC CHARACTERISTICS conditions?

The standby current is 1 µA when SDA = SCL = Vcc = 3.6V, A0, A1, A2, WP = Vss, and at operating temperature.

What is the maximum supply voltage for the 24AA256?

The supply voltage range is 5.5 V.

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