11LC160T-I/MNY

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: Non-volatile Memory

Characteristics: - Low power consumption - High data retention - Fast write and read operations

Package: Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

Essence: EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)

Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 16 kilobits (2 kilobytes)
• Organization: 2048 x 8 bits
• Supply Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Write Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 11LC160T-I/MNY IC has a total of 8 pins:

1. VCC: Power supply voltage input
2. GND: Ground reference
3. CS: Chip select input for SPI communication
4. SCK: Serial clock input for SPI communication
5. SI: Serial data input for SPI communication
6. SO: Serial data output for SPI communication
7. WP: Write protect input
8. HOLD: Hold input for suspending serial communication

Functional Features

• Byte-level read and write operations
• Software and hardware write protection
• Sequential read mode for faster data retrieval
• Self-timed programming cycle
• Block write protection for enhanced security

Advantages

• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices
• High data retention ensures long-term storage reliability
• Fast write and read operations improve overall system performance
• Wide operating voltage range allows compatibility with various systems
• Compact package size saves board space

Disadvantages

• Limited memory size may not be suitable for applications requiring larger storage capacity
• SPI interface may not be compatible with all microcontrollers or systems

Working Principles

The 11LC160T-I/MNY is based on EEPROM technology, which allows data to be electrically erased and reprogrammed. It utilizes a floating gate transistor structure to store charge, representing binary data. The IC communicates with the host system through the SPI interface, enabling easy integration into various applications.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 11LC160T-I/MNY is commonly used in the following applications:

1. Consumer Electronics: Used for storing configuration settings, user preferences, and firmware updates in devices such as smart TVs, set-top boxes, and home appliances.
2. Automotive: Employed for storing critical data like mileage, fault codes, and calibration values in automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
3. Industrial Automation: Utilized for storing parameters, calibration data, and event logs in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial sensors.
4. Medical Devices: Used for storing patient data, device configurations, and firmware updates in medical equipment like infusion pumps and patient monitors.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. 25LC160C-I/SN: Similar specifications and functionality, but available in a different package (8-pin SOIC).
2. 24LC16B-I/P: Lower memory size (2 kilobits), but compatible with I2C interface instead of SPI.
3. AT25SF161-SHD-T: Higher memory size (16 megabits), but requires a higher supply voltage (2.7V to 3.6V).

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