24LC024T-I/MS

Product Overview

Category

The 24LC024T-I/MS belongs to the category of electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) integrated circuits.

Use

This product is commonly used for non-volatile data storage in various electronic devices, such as microcontrollers, computers, and consumer electronics.

Characteristics

• Electrically erasable: The 24LC024T-I/MS allows for easy erasure and reprogramming of data.
• Non-volatile: The stored data remains intact even when power is removed.
• High storage capacity: This EEPROM has a capacity of 2 kilobits (256 bytes).
• Low power consumption: The device operates on low power, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.

Package

The 24LC024T-I/MS is available in a surface-mount package. The MSOP-8 package offers compact size and ease of integration into circuit boards.

Essence

The essence of the 24LC024T-I/MS lies in its ability to provide reliable and non-volatile data storage in a compact and low-power package.

Packaging/Quantity

This product is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel or tube.

Specifications

• Memory Capacity: 2 kilobits (256 bytes)
• Interface: I2C (Two-Wire Serial Interface)
• Operating Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Cycle Endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 24LC024T-I/MS features an 8-pin package with the following pin configuration:

1. VSS: Ground
2. SDA: Serial Data Input/Output
3. SCL: Serial Clock Input
4. WP: Write Protect (optional)
5. VCC: Power Supply Voltage
6. A0: Chip Address Bit 0
7. A1: Chip Address Bit 1
8. NC: No Connection

Functional Features

• Random access: The EEPROM allows for random access to any memory location, enabling efficient data retrieval.
• Byte-level read and write operations: Data can be written or read at the byte level, providing flexibility in data manipulation.
• Hardware write protection: The optional write protect pin (WP) allows for hardware-based protection against accidental data modification.
• Low power consumption: The device operates on low power, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Non-volatile storage: The stored data remains intact even when power is removed.
• Compact size: The MSOP-8 package offers a small footprint, allowing for space-efficient integration into electronic devices.
• High endurance: The EEPROM can withstand up to 1 million write cycles, ensuring long-term reliability.
• Wide operating voltage range: The device can operate within a wide voltage range, providing compatibility with various systems.

Disadvantages

• Limited storage capacity: With a capacity of 2 kilobits, the 24LC024T-I/MS may not be suitable for applications requiring larger amounts of data storage.
• Relatively slower write speed: Compared to other non-volatile memory technologies, EEPROMs generally have slower write speeds.

Working Principles

The 24LC024T-I/MS utilizes an electrically erasable floating gate transistor technology. It stores data by trapping charges in the floating gate, which can be later erased or programmed using electrical signals. The I2C interface enables communication between the device and the controlling microcontroller or system.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 24LC024T-I/MS finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Embedded systems: Used for storing configuration data, firmware updates, and user settings in microcontroller-based systems.
2. Consumer electronics: Employed in devices like smart TVs, set-top boxes, and audio equipment for storing user preferences and system parameters.
3. Automotive electronics: Utilized for storing critical data such as calibration values, fault codes, and vehicle-specific configurations.
4. Industrial automation: Integrated into control systems and sensors for storing calibration data, device parameters, and event logs.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• 24LC025-I/P: Similar to the 24LC024T-I/MS, this model offers a higher storage capacity of 2.5 kilobits (320 bytes) and is available in a DIP package.
• 24LC04B-I/SN: This EEPROM provides a lower storage capacity of 512 bits (64 bytes) and features an SOIC-8 surface-mount package.
• 24LC256-I/P: With a significantly larger storage capacity of 256 kilobits (32