FT24C16A-UTG-B

FT24C16A-UTG-B application field and working principle

The FT24C16A-UTG-B is a 16k-bit serial Electrically Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM). It is designed to and offers the flexibility of an EEPROM with the company\'s I²C bus interface. This type of memory device is commonly used for low-density storage and offers good price, low power consumption and secure data storage capabilities.

Application

The FT24C16A-UTG-B is a non-volatile memory device which means it can retain data without power. This makes it ideal for long-term storing of configuration and data related to a particular application. It is commonly used in a range of applications that require low-density data storage, such as digital cameras, digital camcorders, PDAs, audio equipment and embedded systems.

Working Principle

The FT24C16A-UTG-B is an I²C-bus based serial EEPROM that operates with an operating voltage supply of 2.5 to 5.5 V. It works on the principle of a write-protect circuit which allows a write to its internal memory array only after it is enabled by the user. This write-protect feature can be enabled or disabled using the internal write protect pin. The FT24C16A-UTG-B uses an EEPROM cell-change sensing circuit which ensures that a write operation will not occur if the contents of the memory cell are unchanged.

The device can support up to eight bytes of internal non-volatile memory, with each byte having 8 bits.Essentially, the FT24C16A-UTG-B can store up to 64k (1024 x 64) words of data.The data stored in the EEPROM can be read or written at any time, with the information being retained even when power is removed.

The FT24C16A-UTG-B also features a Self-Address Auto Select (SAAS) feature which allows the device to select its slave address setting automatically based on the I²C bus conditions.This feature allows a simple and efficient operational process.

Conclusion

The FT24C16A-UTG-B is an ideal memory device for applications requiring a low-density data storage.It has an excellent price for the capacity it offers and its write-protect feature provides an extra layer of security.Its I²C bus interface combined with the SAAS feature makes it an ideal choice for embedded systems and other I²C based applications.