25AA256-I/SM

25AA256-I/SM is a 256 Kbit, low-voltage and low-pin-count serial EEPROM from Microchip Technology Inc.This device offers 2 Kbit, 8 Kbit, 16 Kbit, 32 Kbit, 64 Kbit, 128 Kbit and 256 Kbit densities in a very small package.The 25AA256-I/SM offers a wide variety of industry standard operating voltages and features serial communication options, write protection pin and software data protection schemes.

Application Field of 25AA256-I/SM:

The 25AA256-I/SM is an ideal choice for expanding storage in various applications that require low-voltage operation and minimal power consumption.It is mainly utilized in the industrial, medical and consumer markets.In the industrial market, this device can be used to store settings, sensor calibration information and other types of log files.In medical applications, the 25AA256-I/SM can be used to store patient data or device settings.In consumer products, it can be used for non-volatile storage of settings or other information.

Working Principle of 25AA256-I/SM:

The 25AA256-I/SM is a low-voltage and low-pin-count serial EEPROM, which operates using the 1-wire protocol.It contains an array of 256 rows of 64 bit memory organized in 32 Blocks, which are further divided into 1Kword pages.The device can be accessed via an 8 bit address, which points to a particular location in the memory.The 25AA256-I/SM has a unique architecture which provides a one-wire bus, data protection, write protect and automatic address incrementing, thereby offering an incredibly versatile memory solution.

The 25AA256-I/SM features a write protect pin and a hardware data protection scheme.The write protect pin prevents inadvertent writes to the device, while the hardware data protection scheme allows the user to selectively and securely protect areas of the memory from being modified.

The 25AA256-I/SM supports a variety of industry-standard serial communication protocols, including 2wire, SPI, I2C, and UART.The device can also communicate over a variety of popular serial interfaces, such as RS-232 and USB.The communication interface is compatible with 8/16/32-bit processors, DSPs, and microcontrollers.

The 25AA256-I/SM is a highly reliable, low-voltage and low-pin-count serial EEPROM, which is capable of storing 256 Kbits of data.It offers various features, such as write protection pin, data protection schemes, and industry standard communication protocols, making it an ideal choice for industrial, medical, and consumer applications.