Product Overview: 24AA08T-I/MC from Microchip Technology

The 24AA08T-I/MC is a versatile and efficient 8Kb I2C™ compatible Serial EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) designed and manufactured by Microchip Technology. This EEPROM device is an ideal data storage solution for applications that require low-power and high-endurance non-volatile memory storage.

Key Features

• Memory Size: 8 Kbits (1,024 bytes) of storage, organized as four blocks of 256 x 8-bit memory.
• Interface Type: I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) serial interface, which supports the Standard (100 kHz), Fast (400 kHz), and Fast-Plus (1 MHz) I2C protocol.
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.7V to 5.5V, making it suitable for various logic levels and power supply conditions.
• Temperature Range: Industrial grade with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
• Write Protect: Hardware write-protect feature to prevent inadvertent write operations or data corruption.
• Write Cycles: High endurance of one million write cycles and a data retention period of over 200 years.
• Package: Available in an 8-lead MSOP (Micro Small Outline Package) that is RoHS compliant and suitable for space-constrained applications.

Applications

The 24AA08T-I/MC EEPROM is widely used in a variety of applications, including:

• Industrial and automotive control systems
• Portable consumer electronics
• Medical devices
• Smart cards and identification systems
• Data logging and sensor calibration storage

Product Advantages

This Microchip EEPROM offers several advantages for designers and engineers:

• Low-power consumption enhances battery life in portable devices.
• Small package size allows for integration into compact PCB designs.
• Robust data integrity with built-in error detection and correction capabilities.
• Easy to scale and migrate within the Microchip memory portfolio as storage needs evolve.

The 24AA08T-I/MC is a reliable and cost-effective non-volatile memory solution from Microchip Technology, a leader in microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development and lower total system cost.