AT93C56-10PC-2.5

The AT93C56-10PC-2.5 is an EEPROM device and is part of a family of devices with different capacity and packages. In this article we will discuss the application field and working principle of the AT93C56 16-bit, 10K bits EEPROM device.

Application Field

The AT93C56-10PC-2.5 EEPROM device is ideal for any application that requires electrically erasable and programmable non-volatile memory. The device can be used to store configuration settings, system parameters, user preferences, diagnostic information, and security codes for applications ranging from system performance tuning and data encryption to industrial automation, medical instruments and access control.

The AT93C56 family of devices offers various features that make it ideal for a wide variety of industrial applications such as interactive embedded system, access control, security systems, embedded controllers, industrial sensors, medical instruments, automotive data logging, and embedded displays.

The AT93C56 family of EEPROM devices also offers high reliability and is designed for automotive, harsh environmental and industrial applications.

Working Principle

The AT93C56-10PC-2.5 EEPROM device operates with a two-wire serial bus that requires no additional external components. It has a 4000-byte addressable EEPROM array and contains a synchronous write enable (WREN) feature to enable or disable write operations. The device is organized as 1,024 bytes each with 16 bits. The device operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V and is designed for use with 3-wire or 4-wire system interfaces.

The WREN feature is used to enable write operations on the device. When the WREN bit is set, write operations to the array are allowed. When the WREN bit is reset, write operations are disabled. This feature allows the device to be safely operated in a system even if a write operation is attempted while data is being replaced with new data.

The device also has an 8-bit write protect (WP) register, which defines the protection bits of each location. This register can be used to protect individual memory blocks from being programmed. The device also features a locking mechanism that prevents any further writing to the EEPROM array.

The AT93C56-10PC-2.5 is compatible with the standard I2C bus protocol and can communicate with a master or a slave device. The device also supports various addressing modes and can be used to store small amounts of data in an efficient manner.

The device is designed to provide high system performance, high reliability, and high-temperature and vibration resistance. It also offers an extended life cycle of more than 100,000 write/erase cycles and a data retention period of more than 50 years.

Conclusion

The AT93C56-10PC-2.5 is an ideal EEPROM device for applications that require low power, high reliability and small size. It has a two-wire serial bus interface and can be used to store up to 10K bits of data. It offers various features, such as write protection, locking mechanism, write enable, and extended life cycle.

The device also has an 8-bit write protect register and can also be used in harsh environments. The device is suitable for applications ranging from system performance tuning and data encryption to industrial automation and access control.