The CAT93C56XI-T2 is a high-quality, 2K-bit serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) device from ON Semiconductor. This EEPROM is part of the CAT93CXX series, which is known for its robust performance and reliability. Designed to help you store data that must be preserved during power-down events, this EEPROM is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications in the automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors.

The CAT93C56XI-T2 offers a flexible organization of 256 x 8-bit or 128 x 16-bit, allowing designers to choose the most suitable data width for their application. It operates over a wide voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V, providing great flexibility in various system designs. Furthermore, its low power consumption makes it an excellent selection for battery-operated devices.

This device supports a fast serial interface with speeds up to 3 MHz, ensuring quick data access and programming. It also features a self-timed write cycle with auto-clear, simplifying the write operation and reducing the overhead on the host microcontroller. The CAT93C56XI-T2 also includes hardware and software write protection features to prevent accidental data corruption.

The endurance of the CAT93C56XI-T2 is impressive, with a minimum of 1 million write cycles per bit and a data retention period of 100 years, ensuring the long-term integrity of your data. It comes in an industry-standard 8-lead SOIC package, which is both space-saving and easy to incorporate into various PCB designs.

ON Semiconductor's commitment to quality means that the CAT93C56XI-T2 is manufactured to high standards, ensuring dependable performance even in challenging environments. Whether you are designing a new system or looking for a reliable memory component for your existing design, the CAT93C56XI-T2 is an excellent choice that combines performance, durability, and ease of integration.