CAT24C44VI-T3

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: Non-volatile memory storage

Characteristics: - Low power consumption - High reliability - Small form factor - Wide operating voltage range

Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)

Essence: The CAT24C44VI-T3 is a 4K-bit serial EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) IC. It provides non-volatile storage for various applications.

Packaging/Quantity: The CAT24C44VI-T3 is available in a standard SOIC package and is typically sold in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Memory Size: 4K bits
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Cycle Time: 5ms (maximum)
• Data Retention: 100 years (minimum)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The CAT24C44VI-T3 has a total of 8 pins, which are as follows:

1. VCC: Power supply voltage input
2. SDA: Serial data input/output for I2C communication
3. SCL: Serial clock input for I2C communication
4. WP: Write Protect pin for hardware write protection
5. A0: Address bit 0 for device addressing
6. A1: Address bit 1 for device addressing
7. GND: Ground reference
8. NC: No connection (unused pin)

Functional Features

• Byte-wise Read and Write operations
• Page Write mode for faster data transfer
• Software and Hardware Write Protection
• Sequential Read mode for efficient data retrieval
• Self-timed Write cycle for easy integration

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered devices - High reliability ensures data integrity in critical applications - Small form factor allows for space-efficient designs - Wide operating voltage range enables compatibility with various systems

Disadvantages: - Limited storage capacity (4K bits) - Relatively slower write cycle time compared to some other EEPROMs - Lack of additional security features like encryption or authentication

Working Principles

The CAT24C44VI-T3 operates based on the principles of electrically erasable programmable read-only memory. It utilizes a floating gate transistor structure to store and retrieve digital information. The data can be written and erased electronically, without requiring physical modifications to the IC.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The CAT24C44VI-T3 is commonly used in various electronic devices and systems, including but not limited to: - Consumer electronics (e.g., TVs, set-top boxes, audio players) - Industrial automation equipment - Automotive electronics - Medical devices - IoT (Internet of Things) devices

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

Some alternative models that offer similar functionality to the CAT24C44VI-T3 include: - AT24C04 from Atmel - 24AA04 from Microchip - M24C04 from STMicroelectronics - FM24C04 from Cypress Semiconductor

These alternatives provide comparable non-volatile memory storage capabilities and are widely used in the industry.

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