M24512-DRDW6TP

M24512-DRDW6TP Application Field and Working Principle

M24512-DRDW6TP is a 13x7mm memory chip from STMicroelectronics, one of the largest integrated device manufacturers. It is part of STMicroelectronics\' M24xx family of Serial I2C Bus EEPROMs and is a great choice for embedded applications that require a reliable, low-cost, low-power memory with a high level of integration. The M24512-DRDW6TP is a 16Kbit (2048 x 8) Serial EEPROM with I2C-compatible communication interface. It has a wide operating voltage range, low power consumption and fast read/write speeds. It is perfect for applications requiring reliable data storage, including those in the industrial, automotive, instrumentation, medical and consumer markets.

Overview of Features

• 16Kbits (2048 x 8) Serial EEPROM
• I2C-compatible 2-wire Serial Interface
• Data Retention: 100 years
• Program/Erase Cycle Endurance: 10,000 cycles
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Low Power Consumption: 10mA (Max)
• Operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C
• Fast Read/Write: 150kHz (Max)

Application Fields

The M24512-DRDW6TP has been designed for use in a wide range of application fields, including automotive, industrial equipment, instrumentation, medical, and consumer applications. It could be used in applications such as:

• Car entertainment systems
• Industrial sensors
• Medical devices
• Consumer appliances
• Smartphone accessories
• Instrumentation
• Voice recognition systems

Working Principle

The M24512-DRDW6TP chip has a two wire interface; a Clock (SCL) line and a Data (SDA) line. It uses the I2C-compatible communication protocol to communicate with the host microcontroller. The communication protocol defines six operations: Start/Stop, Read, Write, Acknowledge, Poll and Random Read. The host microcontroller is responsible for initiating communication. When the Start operation is initiated, the device will wait for a valid slave address to be transmitted from the host. If it receives a valid slave address, the device will respond by sending an acknowledge to the host and will then accept data or read data from the host (depending on the operation issued). During a write operation, each byte transmitted by the host is remembered in a Register where the content can be read back during a read operation. The host must issue a Stop condition to end the communication cycle. After receiving the Stop condition, the device will enter the standby mode and wait for the next Start condition.

Conclusion

The M24512-DRDW6TP is a reliable and low-cost Serial I2C Bus EEPROM from STMicroelectronics. It is a great choice for embedded applications that require reliable memory with a high level of integration. The chip has a wide operating voltage range, low power consumption and fast read/write speeds, making it an ideal choice for applications in the industrial, automotive, instrumentation, medical and consumer markets.