AT27C516-55JC

AT27C516-55JC is a Memory component produced by Microchip Technology Inc. It is part of the AT27C512-55JC family and is made of a 55 nm CMOS process. The component supports up to 8 MB of program memory and comes in a variety of package types providing memory density up to 2 kBytes. In addition, the component offers an asynchronous read operation, burst operation, and 512-bit sector erase for higher speed application.

AT27C516-55JC provides a high degree of integration, low power consumption and increased performance with low-cost non-volatile memory solutions. It is designed to be used with a variety of applications including data storage, automotive, consumer electronics and industrial automation.

Application Field

AT27C516-55JC is designed to be an ideal solution for non-volatile memory applications. It is suitable for use in a variety of embedded systems, including automotive, consumer electronics, home automation and industrial control. As it is made of 55nm CMOS process, it offers excellent performance, low power consumption and very low cost. Due to its small form factor and high memory density, it is suitable for applications with tight space requirements and where high data storage capacity is required.

It is also well suited for applications requiring high-speed operations, such as data transfer and image processing. The component supports 512-bit sector erase for higher speed application, and the device is capable of supporting burst operations which can help reduce power consumption and improve data transfer efficiency.

AT27C516-55JC can be used for applications requiring back-up power, where it can provide reliable memory protection in the event of a power outage. Its non-volatility and low power consumption also help reduce total cost of ownership.

Working Principle

AT27C516-55JC memory component is composed of several cells that can each store a binary erase-program model, which is composed of two states: erased and programmed. When the device is erased, all the cells within the component are in their erased state. Programming the device involves setting selected cells to their programmed state.

The device uses a technique called "cell-independent programming" in which each cell can be programmed individually without affecting the other cells. This feature makes the device much faster to program and allows the device to better handle higher frequency data transfers. It also helps to extend the device\'s lifetime as only selected cells are programmed, leaving the rest of the cells intact.

AT27C516-55JC also supports an asynchronous read operation. This feature allows the memory to be read out of the device at any time, even while the device is in the process of being programmed. This is an important feature when dealing with high frequency data transfers and other applications where real-time data access is required.

Overall, AT27C516-55JC is an ideal memory component for a variety of applications and offers excellent performance, low power consumption and cost effectiveness. It has a small form factor and high-speed operations, making it suitable for space constrained applications.