Microchip Technology's 24LC04B-I/SN EEPROM

The 24LC04B-I/SN is a high-quality, 4 Kbit Electrically Erasable PROM (EEPROM) from Microchip Technology, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions. This particular EEPROM is part of the serial I2C™ bus memory family and is designed to provide a flexible, non-volatile storage solution for various applications.

With an organization of 512 words x 8 bits, the 24LC04B-I/SN offers ample space for your data storage needs. It operates across a voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V, making it suitable for a wide array of applications, from industrial to consumer electronics. The device is housed in an 8-pin SOIC package, ensuring a compact footprint for space-constrained designs.

One of the key features of the 24LC04B-I/SN is its support for the I2C serial interface, which allows for easy integration into most microcontroller-based systems. This interface enables a simple two-wire connection for communication, minimizing the number of pins needed and simplifying PCB layout. The EEPROM supports a clock frequency of up to 400 kHz, enabling fast data transfer rates that are essential for performance-critical applications.

The device boasts a robust endurance of 1 million erase/write cycles and a data retention period of over 200 years, ensuring the reliability and longevity of your data storage. Additionally, the 24LC04B-I/SN offers a page write buffer of 16 bytes, which allows for faster write operations by writing multiple bytes in a single transaction.

For security and data management, the 24LC04B-I/SN features software write protection for the entire memory array. This function prevents accidental data overwrites and ensures the integrity of your stored information.

Microchip Technology has designed the 24LC04B-I/SN with a focus on ease of use, reliability, and compatibility, making it an excellent choice for designers looking to incorporate non-volatile memory into their systems. Whether it's for parameter storage, device configuration, or small data logging tasks, the 24LC04B-I/SN is a versatile component that delivers consistent performance and stability.