Product Overview: 24LC04B-I/ST

The 24LC04B-I/ST is a high-performance, 4Kb I2C serial EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) device from Microchip Technology, designed for data storage in a wide range of applications. This EEPROM device offers a flexible and reliable solution for data storage in systems that require low-power and low-voltage operation, along with a small form factor.

Key Features

• Memory Size: 4 Kbit (512 x 8)
• Interface Type: I2C (2-Wire Serial Interface)
• Operating Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V, accommodating a wide range of applications from battery-powered devices to industrial systems.
• Speed: Supports I2C bus speeds up to 400 kHz, enabling fast data transfer.
• Temperature Range: Industrial grade with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, ensuring reliability under extreme conditions.
• Packaging: Supplied in a TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package) form factor, ideal for space-constrained applications.
• Write Protect: Features a hardware write-protect pin for preventing inadvertent writes to the memory array.
• Endurance: High reliability with a write endurance of 1 million write cycles and a data retention period of over 200 years.
• Addressing: Cascadable up to eight devices on the same bus for up to 32 Kbits of contiguous EEPROM memory.

Applications

The 24LC04B-I/ST is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:

• Industrial and automotive systems
• Consumer electronics
• Medical devices
• Smart cards
• Portable devices
• Networking equipment

Quality and Support

Microchip Technology is known for its commitment to quality and long-term support for its products. The 24LC04B-I/ST is no exception, and it is backed by Microchip's robust technical support and documentation. This ensures that designers and engineers can integrate the EEPROM into their projects with confidence, benefiting from Microchip's expertise and support throughout the product's lifecycle.