AT24C01-10SI-2.5

Product Overview

Category

AT24C01-10SI-2.5 belongs to the category of electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) chips.

Use

This product is commonly used for non-volatile data storage in various electronic devices, such as microcontrollers, computers, and consumer electronics.

Characteristics

• Electrically erasable: The AT24C01-10SI-2.5 can be erased and reprogrammed electronically, allowing for easy updates and modifications.
• Non-volatile: The stored data remains intact even when power is removed, ensuring data retention.
• Low power consumption: This chip operates at low power levels, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• High reliability: The AT24C01-10SI-2.5 offers excellent data retention and endurance, ensuring reliable performance over an extended period.
• Small package size: It comes in a compact package, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.

Package and Quantity

The AT24C01-10SI-2.5 is available in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package. It is typically sold in reels or tubes containing multiple units.

Specifications

• Memory capacity: 1 kilobit (128 bytes)
• Operating voltage: 2.5V
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write cycle endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data retention: 100 years

Pin Configuration

The AT24C01-10SI-2.5 has a total of 8 pins, each serving a specific function:

1. A0: Address input pin 0
2. A1: Address input pin 1
3. A2: Address input pin 2
4. GND: Ground connection
5. SDA: Serial data input/output
6. SCL: Serial clock input
7. WP: Write protect (optional)
8. VCC: Power supply voltage

Functional Features

• Random access: The AT24C01-10SI-2.5 allows for random read and write operations, enabling efficient data retrieval and modification.
• Page write mode: It supports page write operations, allowing multiple bytes to be written in a single operation, enhancing write efficiency.
• Hardware write protection: The optional write protect (WP) pin can be used to prevent accidental writes, ensuring data integrity.
• Software-controlled write protection: The chip provides software-controlled write protection, allowing specific memory areas to be protected from modification.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Easy to use and integrate into various electronic systems.
• High reliability and data retention.
• Low power consumption.
• Compact package size.
• Supports random access and page write operations.

Disadvantages

• Limited memory capacity (1 kilobit).
• Requires an I2C interface for communication.

Working Principles

The AT24C01-10SI-2.5 utilizes electrically erasable programmable read-only memory technology. It consists of a grid of memory cells that can be individually programmed or erased using electrical signals. The stored data is retained even when the power is turned off, making it non-volatile.

The chip communicates with the host microcontroller through the I2C interface, allowing for easy integration into various systems. The microcontroller sends commands and data to the AT24C01-10SI-2.5, which performs the requested read or write operations accordingly.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The AT24C01-10SI-2.5 finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Embedded systems: Used for storing configuration data, calibration values, and firmware updates in microcontroller-based systems.
2. Consumer electronics: Employed in devices like smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio systems for storing user preferences, settings, and log data.
3. Industrial automation: Utilized for storing production data, machine parameters, and system configurations in industrial control systems.
4. Automotive electronics: Integrated into automotive modules for storing critical data, such as mileage, fault codes, and vehicle settings.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AT24C02: Similar to the AT24C01-10SI-2.5 but with double the memory capacity (2 kilobits).
2. AT24C04: Offers four times the memory capacity (4 kilobits) compared to the AT24C01-10SI-2.5.
3. AT24C08: Provides eight times the memory capacity (8 kilobits) compared to the AT24C01-10SI-2.5.
4. AT24C16: Offers sixteen times the memory capacity (16 kilobits) compared to the AT24C01