EEPROM, 256 Kb (32 K x 8), SPI, 10 MHz, 2.5 ... 5.5 V, SO-8

256Kb 2.5V SPI Serial EEPROM

Description:
The Microchip 25LC256 is a 256 Kb Serial EEPROM utilizing the industry standard Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) compatible serial bus. The device is organized as one block of 32,768 x 8-bit and is optimized for use in consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and automotive applications where reliable and dependable nonvolatile memory storage is essential. Software write protection allows the user to protect ¼, ½, or the entire memory array. A hardware write protect pin is also provided, which additionally protects against inadvertent writes to the status register. The EEPROM is available in a variety of space-saving packaging options

Features:
- Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Compatible
- Supports SPI modes 0 and 3
- Up to 10 MHz clock frequency
- Self-Timed Erase and Write Cycles (5 ms max.)
- Low Power Consumption
- Read current: 6 mA (Max) at 10 MHz
- Write current: 5 mA (Max) at 5.5 V
- Standby current: 5 µA (Max) at 5.5 V
- Block Write Protection: Protect 1/4, 1/2 or Entire Array
- More than 1 million erase/write cycles
- Data retention > 200 years
- Automotive AECQ-100 Qualified1
- Available in standard packages including 8-lead PDIP, SOIC, SOIJ, and TSSOP, as well as 5x6mm DFN

Parametrics:
- Density: 256 Kbit
- Op. Volt Range (V): 2.5 to 5.5
- Max. Clock Freq.: 10 MHz
- Page Size (bytes): 64
- Write Protect: Quarter, Half, Whole Array
- Temp Range (°C): -40°C to +85°C
- Bus Modes: SPI