Microchip Technology 25LC256T-H/SN EEPROM

The 25LC256T-H/SN is a high-quality, 256 Kbit serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) device from Microchip Technology. It is a part of the 25XX series, which is renowned for its reliability and endurance. This particular model offers a substantial amount of storage capacity for your microcontroller projects or digital devices, ensuring you have plenty of space for user settings, configuration parameters, or small application data.

Designed with versatility in mind, the 25LC256T-H/SN utilizes the industry-standard Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) bus, which allows for simple integration with most microcontrollers. The device supports clock frequencies up to 10 MHz, enabling fast data transfer rates that are essential for performance-critical applications. Additionally, it operates across a wide voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V, making it suitable for both 3.3V and 5V logic level systems.

One of the key features of the 25LC256T-H/SN is its extended temperature range. The device is capable of operating in harsh environments with temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C, ensuring reliable performance in automotive, industrial, or outdoor applications that are exposed to extreme conditions.

Safety and data integrity are paramount, and the 25LC256T-H/SN addresses this with its write protection mechanism. The device includes a hardware write-protect pin to prevent inadvertent writes, which is crucial for applications where data corruption cannot be tolerated. Additionally, the EEPROM offers a long data retention period and high endurance, with the ability to endure one million write cycles and retain data for over 100 years.

The 25LC256T-H/SN comes in an 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package, which is widely used and easily solderable onto PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards). This makes the device an excellent choice for both prototyping and mass production.

Overall, the Microchip Technology 25LC256T-H/SN EEPROM stands out for its large storage capacity, robustness, and ease of use, making it an ideal non-volatile memory solution for a diverse range of electronic applications.