24FC128-I/SN

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Non-volatile Memory
• Characteristics:
  • High storage capacity
  • Low power consumption
  • Small form factor
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Data storage and retrieval
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Memory Size: 128 kilobits (16 kilobytes)
• Organization: 256 pages of 64 bytes each
• Interface: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
• Operating Voltage: 1.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Write Endurance: 1 million write cycles
• Data Retention: 200 years

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 24FC128-I/SN IC has a total of 8 pins:

1. VCC: Power supply voltage
2. SDA: Serial Data Line for I2C communication
3. SCL: Serial Clock Line for I2C communication
4. WP: Write Protect pin for hardware protection
5. A2, A1, A0: Address pins for device addressing
6. GND: Ground

Functional Features

• Non-volatile memory: Retains data even when power is disconnected
• Random access: Allows reading and writing of specific memory locations
• Hardware write protection: Prevents accidental modification of stored data
• Low power consumption: Ideal for battery-powered devices
• High-speed data transfer: Supports fast I2C communication

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Large storage capacity - Compact size - Low power consumption - Easy integration with I2C interface - Long data retention period

Disadvantages: - Limited write endurance - Relatively higher cost compared to other memory options

Working Principles

The 24FC128-I/SN is based on Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) technology. It utilizes a floating gate transistor structure to store and retrieve data. The IC communicates with the host microcontroller through the I2C interface, enabling easy integration into various electronic systems.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 24FC128-I/SN IC finds applications in a wide range of fields, including:

1. Consumer Electronics: Used for storing configuration settings, firmware updates, and user data in devices such as smartphones, tablets, and digital cameras.
2. Automotive: Employed in automotive electronics for storing critical data like mileage, vehicle settings, and diagnostic information.
3. Industrial Automation: Integrated into industrial control systems for storing calibration data, production parameters, and system configurations.
4. Medical Devices: Utilized in medical equipment for storing patient data, device settings, and firmware updates.
5. Internet of Things (IoT): Incorporated into IoT devices for storing sensor data, device identification, and network configuration.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. 24LC128-I/SN: Similar to 24FC128-I/SN but operates at a lower voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V.
2. 24AA128-I/SN: Smaller capacity variant with 128 kilobits (16 kilobytes) of memory.
3. 24FC256-I/SN: Higher capacity model with 256 kilobits (32 kilobytes) of memory.
4. 24LC512-I/SN: Double the capacity of 24FC128-I/SN, offering 512 kilobits (64 kilobytes) of memory.

(Note: The above alternative models are from the same manufacturer and share similar features and pin configurations.)

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