The AT25160N-SI is a 16Kb Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Serial EEPROM from Atmel. This device features low voltage operation and is accessed via a simple SPI compatible serial bus. The memory is organized as 2048 x 8 bits. It's commonly used for storing configuration data or settings in various electronic systems due to its non-volatile nature.

Applications:

• Storage of configuration parameters in embedded systems
• Storing user preferences in electronic devices
• Program storage in microcontrollers
• Data logging applications
• Consumer electronics

Features:

• Low-voltage operation (1.8V to 5.5V)
• SPI compatible serial interface
• 2048 x 8 bit organization
• Self-timed write cycle
• High reliability with endurance of 1,000,000 write cycles
• Data retention of 100 years
• Write protect feature for data security

Benefits:

• Easy integration into existing systems due to SPI interface
• Non-volatile storage ensures data retention even without power
• Low power consumption, suitable for battery-powered applications
• High endurance and data retention for long-term reliability
• Write protection prevents accidental data corruption
• Small footprint for space-constrained applications

Technical Specifications:

The AT25160N-SI operates using the SPI serial interface (Mode 0 and Mode 3) providing a simple connection to microcontrollers and other digital circuits. Write operations are self-timed, meaning an external clock isn't required during writing. It features a software write protection mechanism to protect against accidental overwrites of the data. It is available in various packages, including SOIC and TSSOP. The operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C. It supports page write mode, allowing up to 16 bytes to be written in a single write cycle, improving write throughput. The typical write cycle time is 5ms.