AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T

Product Overview

Category

AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T belongs to the category of electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) chips.

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 AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T can be erased and reprogrammed electronically, making it convenient for data updates.
• Non-volatile: The stored data remains intact even when power is removed.
• Low power consumption: This chip operates at a low voltage, making it energy-efficient.
• Small package size: The AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T comes in a compact surface mount package, allowing for space-saving designs.
• High reliability: It offers excellent data retention and endurance characteristics.

Package and Quantity

The AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T is available in a small 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package. It is typically sold in reels or tubes containing multiple units.

Specifications

• Memory capacity: 1 kilobit (128 bytes)
• Operating voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write cycle endurance: 1 million cycles
• Data retention: 100 years
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)

Pin Configuration

The AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T has the following pin configuration:

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| | | 1 2 3 4 5 | |_______________|

1. A0: Chip address input pin
2. A1: Chip address input pin
3. GND: Ground connection
4. SDA: Serial data input/output pin
5. SCL: Serial clock input pin ```

Functional Features

• Random access: The AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T allows for random read and write operations, enabling efficient data retrieval and modification.
• Page write capability: It supports page write operations, allowing multiple bytes of data to be written in a single operation, enhancing programming efficiency.
• Software write protection: This chip provides software-controlled write protection, preventing accidental or unauthorized modifications to stored data.
• Built-in write detection: It features a built-in write detection mechanism that ensures data integrity during write operations.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Compact size enables integration into space-constrained designs.
• Low power consumption prolongs battery life in portable devices.
• High reliability ensures long-term data storage without corruption.
• Random access and page write capability enhance data manipulation efficiency.

Disadvantages

• Limited memory capacity may not be suitable for applications requiring large amounts of data storage.
• Slower write speed compared to other non-volatile memory technologies.
• Vulnerable to electromagnetic interference due to its small package size.

Working Principles

The AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T utilizes electrically controlled floating gate transistors to store data. When writing data, an electrical charge is applied to the floating gate, altering its threshold voltage. This change in threshold voltage represents the stored information. During read operations, the threshold voltage is measured to determine the stored data.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T finds application in various fields, including: - Embedded systems: Used for storing configuration data, firmware updates, and calibration parameters. - Automotive electronics: Employed in vehicle control units for storing critical data, such as mileage, fault codes, and user preferences. - Smart meters: Utilized for storing consumption data and metering information. - Industrial automation: Used for storing configuration settings and production data in programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Detailed Alternative Models

Several alternative models with similar functionality to the AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T are available in the market. Some notable alternatives include: - AT24C02: Offers double the memory capacity of AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T (2 kilobits). - AT24C04: Provides four times the memory capacity of AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T (4 kilobits). - AT24C08: Offers eight times the memory capacity of AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T (8 kilobits). - AT24C16: Provides sixteen times the memory capacity of AT24C01A-10SU-1.8-T (16 kilobits).

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