Encyclopedia Entry: 93AA46T-I/SN

Product Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)
• Characteristics: Small form factor, low power consumption, high data retention, and endurance
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: The 93AA46T-I/SN is a serial EEPROM that provides non-volatile storage of digital information in various electronic devices.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Memory Size: 1Kbit (128 x 8-bit)
• Interface: Serial I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) bus
• Operating Voltage: 1.8V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1 million write cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 93AA46T-I/SN has a total of 8 pins, which are as follows:

| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description | |------------|----------|-------------| | 1 | VCC | Power supply voltage input | | 2 | SDA | Serial Data Input/Output | | 3 | SCL | Serial Clock Input | | 4 | WP | Write Protect Input | | 5 | VSS | Ground | | 6 | NC | No Connection | | 7 | NC | No Connection | | 8 | NC | No Connection |

Functional Features

• Efficient non-volatile memory storage solution for small-scale applications
• Serial interface allows for easy integration with microcontrollers and other digital devices
• Low power consumption enables extended battery life in portable devices
• High data retention ensures long-term reliability of stored information
• Write protection feature prevents accidental modification of stored data

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Compact size makes it suitable for space-constrained designs - Wide operating voltage range allows compatibility with various systems - High endurance ensures reliable and frequent data updates - Easy integration due to the widely used I2C interface

Disadvantages: - Limited storage capacity compared to larger EEPROMs - Slower write speeds compared to some other memory technologies

Working Principles

The 93AA46T-I/SN utilizes an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) technology. It stores digital information by trapping charges within a floating gate transistor structure. The stored charges represent binary data, which can be read or modified through the serial I2C bus interface.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 93AA46T-I/SN is commonly used in various electronic devices that require non-volatile memory storage, such as: - Consumer electronics (e.g., smartphones, tablets, digital cameras) - Automotive applications (e.g., infotainment systems, engine control units) - Industrial equipment (e.g., sensors, control modules) - Medical devices (e.g., patient monitoring systems, diagnostic equipment)

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 93AA46B-I/SN: Similar specifications but with a different package (SOIC-8)
• 93AA46C-I/SN: Higher endurance version with 10 million write cycles
• 93AA46D-I/SN: Extended temperature range (-40°C to +125°C) variant

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