The CAT24WC01RA-TE13 is a 1kb CMOS Serial EEPROM manufactured by Catalyst Semiconductor. It's organized as 128 words of 8 bits each. This device uses the I2C serial interface and is designed for low-voltage, low-power applications.

Applications

• Consumer electronics
• Small appliances
• Security systems
• Metering applications
• Identification modules
• Configuration storage

Features

• 1Kb Serial EEPROM: Organized as 128 x 8 bits.
• I2C Interface: Supports standard and fast modes.
• Low-Voltage Operation: Operates from 2.5V to 5.5V.
• Low Power Consumption: Very low active and standby currents.
• Self-Timed Write Cycle: Internal timer for automatic write completion.
• Write Protect Feature: Hardware write protection.
• High Reliability: High endurance and data retention.
• Small Package: Available in small outline packages.

Benefits

• Easy to Use: Simple I2C interface for microcontroller communication.
• Energy Efficient: Low power consumption suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Reliable Storage: Ensures data integrity and long-term storage.
• Prevents Data Corruption: Write protect feature safeguards memory content.
• Compact Design: Small package footprint for space-constrained applications.

Additional Details

The CAT24WC01RA-TE13 uses a 2-wire serial interface with SDA and SCL lines. The write protect (WP) pin enables or disables write operations to the memory array. It is available in different package types for design flexibility. The device is suitable for applications requiring non-volatile data storage with minimal power consumption.