AT24C08C-XHM-T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)
• Characteristics: Low-power, high-speed, 8K-bit memory, I2C interface
• Package: XHM-T package
• Essence: Stores and retrieves digital information even when power is turned off
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, quantity varies based on order size

Specifications

• Memory Size: 8K bits (1024 bytes)
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
• Operating Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Cycle Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 100 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The AT24C08C-XHM-T has a total of 8 pins:

1. A0: Address Input
2. A1: Address Input
3. A2: Address Input
4. GND: Ground
5. SDA: Serial Data Input/Output
6. SCL: Serial Clock Input
7. WP: Write Protect
8. VCC: Power Supply

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: Retains data even without power
• Electrically erasable and programmable: Allows for easy modification of stored data
• High-speed operation: Supports clock frequencies up to 400 kHz
• Low-power consumption: Ideal for battery-powered devices
• Write protection: WP pin can be used to protect against accidental writes

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Non-volatile storage ensures data integrity - Easy to interface with microcontrollers using the I2C protocol - High-speed operation allows for quick data access - Low-power consumption extends battery life

Disadvantages: - Limited storage capacity compared to other memory types - Relatively slower write speeds compared to some other memory technologies

Working Principles

The AT24C08C-XHM-T is based on Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) technology. It uses a floating-gate transistor structure to store and retrieve digital information. The stored data can be modified by applying an electric field to the memory cells, allowing for both erasing and programming operations.

The I2C interface enables communication between the AT24C08C-XHM-T and a microcontroller or other devices. The device's address pins (A0, A1, A2) are used to set its unique address on the I2C bus, allowing multiple devices to be connected in a system.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The AT24C08C-XHM-T is widely used in various electronic systems that require non-volatile memory for storing configuration data, calibration values, or user settings. Some common application fields include:

1. Consumer Electronics: Used in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio/video equipment for storing user preferences and settings.
2. Industrial Automation: Employed in industrial control systems for storing critical parameters, such as machine configurations and production data.
3. Automotive: Integrated into automotive electronics for storing vehicle-specific data, such as mileage, service history, and user preferences.
4. Medical Devices: Utilized in medical equipment for storing patient data, device configurations, and firmware updates.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. AT24C01C-XHM-T: 1K-bit EEPROM, similar characteristics and package as AT24C08C-XHM-T.
2. AT24C02C-XHM-T: 2K-bit EEPROM, similar characteristics and package as AT24C08C-XHM-T.
3. AT24C16C-XHM-T: 16K-bit EEPROM, similar characteristics and package as AT24C08C-XHM-T.

These alternative models offer different memory sizes while maintaining similar features and package options to the AT24C08C-XHM-T.

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