24FC256-I/ST

The 24FC256-I/ST memory belongs to the family of 256K I2C parallel EEPROM devices offered by Microchip Technology Inc. This device features an impedance device that is designed to minimize power consumption and is capable of supporting I2C up to 5MHz. The 24FC256-I/ST is ideal for applications that require large amounts of non-volatile memory, such as portable electronics and memory cards.

Application Field

The 24FC256-I/ST offers an interface that is capable of supporting a wide variety of applications. From automotive to consumer applications, such as radios and MP3 players, this memory provides a reliable memory solution. With a wide operating temperature range, it is suitable for automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer applications that require rugged, high temperature reliability.

The 24FC256-I/ST is also suitable for use in low-power devices such as wearable electronics and smartcard contactless technology. With its two-wire Serial Interface, it can be used in applications such as radio frequency ID (RFID) tags and contactless payment cards. The 24FC256-I/ST can also be used in many digital audio applications such as digital portable radio.

Working Principle

The working principle of the 24FC256-I/ST is based on the I2C protocol. The I2C protocol is a coded communication protocol used by many components to communicate over a serial bus. It is suitable for low speed data transmission over short distances and is primarily used in the consumer and industrial markets.

The 24FC256-I/ST memory uses a slave address to identify itself on the bus. It allows communication with other I2C compatible chips and can also be used to read and write data in its 256Kbytes of memory. The 24FC256-I/ST can be programmed and erased by special commands and also has internal memory protection against accidental write cycles.

The 24FC256-I/ST is powered from the external source of VCC (2.5V - 5.5V). It also has four separate bus lines: ground, VCC, data and clock. The four bus lines are used for communication and also for marking the beginning and end of every data cycle.

The 24FC256-I/ST has an Automatic Address Increment (AAI) function which allows for increased performance. With this function, the device automatically increments its address so that multiple bytes can be written or read with a single command. This allows the 24FC256-I/ST to have fast read, write, and erase speeds.

In summary, the 24FC256-I/ST is a perfect device for a wide variety of applications. With its low power consumption, rugged temperature range, and high speed interface, the 24FC256-I/ST is a suitable solution for a wide range of consumer, automotive, medical, and industrial applications.